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The Polk County Health Department will hold a children’s flu clinic Nov. 3 from 2 – 7 p.m. The clinic is for children ages 6 months to 18 years old. Flu vaccines are free to the following children: Medicaid, American Indian, Alaskan Native uninsured and under-insured. If the child does not meet the preceding requirements, a small fee is charged. Participants are asked to bring the child’s Medicaid, Health Choice, BCBS card and social security card.
Columbus resident Becky Bell recently told town council she feels discriminated against with regard to yard sale signs. At a council meeting Oct. 20, she said her signs are always
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taken down, while other signs throughout the town are not. Bell said she lives on the same street as a council member, which may be why her signs are taken down more than others, but that’s not fair.
Bell said she thought she had a solution to the problem and used balloons once, but an officer came to take those down as well. “One week after my bal(Continued on page 4)
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Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
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Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Mondays, Harmon Field/Tryon, 7 a.m. - noon. Saluda Center, Tuesdays, chair exercise, 9:30 a.m., bridge, 10 a.m., 828-749-9245. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www.saluda.com. (Continued on page 2)
Members of a local community supported agriculture, or CSA, group converged at LEAP Farm, owned by Lee and April Mink, Oct. 23 to revel in a bounty of food from the summer growing season. They also gathered to discover more about an opportunity to be a part of the global Slow Food movement. “Slow Food strives to be everything fast food is not,” said Carol Lynn Jackson, owner of Manna Cabanna, a local organic (Continued on page 5)
This Halloween pumpkin creation was brought to Bill Larnder, owner of Brother Bill’s Barbecue in Tryon. The creature even has a moustache. (photo submitted by Erin Carmichael)
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The Meeting Place Senior Center Monday activities include line dancing, 10 a.m., senior fitness, 11 a.m., bingo or bead class, 12:30 p.m. 828-8940001. Tryon Little Theater, box office open Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 1p.m. for “My Three Angels,” running from Nov. 10 20. 516 S. Trade St., Tryon. For reservations, call 828-859-2466. Democratic Women’s Club will meet Monday, Oct. 31 at 11 a.m. at the Democratic Headquarters in Columbus. Everyone is welcome. 828-894-3219. Christian Fellowship Luncheon, TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mondays except holidays, noon - 1 p.m.; food, fellowship and discussion of relevant issues; interdenominational.859-5051. Chess Club, Mondays, 12:30 p.m., recreation room, 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. Saluda Halloween Stroll, Monday, Oct. 31, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., downtown Saluda. Tryon Halloween Stroll, Monday, Oct. 31, 4:30 - 6 p.m. Downtown Tryon. Green Creek Volunteer Fire
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Department will have a trick-ortreat Monday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the firehouse on Hwy. 9. Candy will be provided. Male Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Mondays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Mill Spring Volunteer Fire Dept., Trick or treat with friends at Mill Spring Fire Dept. Monday, Oct. 31 from 6 - 8 p.m. 145 Old School Rd., Mill Spring. 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.
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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. The Meeting Place Senior Center Tuesday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; art class, 10 a.m.; bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. American Legion Auxiliary meets on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the American Legion Hall in Tryon. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. LIFECare of Polk County/ Adult Day Health Care provides services Monday - Friday. Pet therapy every Tuesday is an opportunity for participants to interact with a trained pet therapy dog in a safe and meaningful environment. Call 828-894-2007 for more info. Polk County Library will have preschool story time every
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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. Hospice of the Carolina Foothills daytime grief support group, first Tuesday each month, noon, Hospice Center behind St. Luke’s Hospital. For anyone grieving the death of a loved one. No charge to attend; newcomers welcome. Drinks and dessert are provided. 828-894-7000, 800617-7132, sslater@hocf.org. Cracker Barrel, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, conference room, Congregational Church. Polk County Historical Association meets Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 2:30 p.m. at the museum in Columbus. Alice Bradley, president of the Old Tryon County Genealogical Society of Rutherfordton, will speak. All are welcome. 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. Saluda Business Association, first Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m., top floor, public library. 828-749-3444. Foothills Autism/Asperger’s Parent Support Group meets the first Tuesday, 6 p.m., Polk County Library community
room (Columbus). 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 1-800-286-1326. American Legion, Polk County Memorial Post 250, first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., 43 Depot Street, Tryon. Foothills Knitting Guild, first Tuesday of each month, North Woods Farm Fiber and Yarn, 221 North Main St., Campobello, 7 p.m.
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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. Saluda Center Wednesday activities, Trash Train, dominoes game, 10 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga 12:30 p.m. 828-749-9245. 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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‘Most Wonderful Time of Year’ performance Dec. 17 The Holiday Players are getting in the spirit already, preparing for the group’s musical holiday performance, called “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” The group, which has its roots in the Home for the Holidays ensemble that performed at FENCE for many years, includes (left to right) Richard Kennedy (tenor), Hollie Swofford (soprano), Mike Greata (bass), Pam McNeil (piano) and Ben Davis (tenor). Not pictured are Tena Greene (soprano), Connie Fry-Cedervall (alto), Cynthia Terwilliger (alto), Manfred Walter (bass), Barbara Tilly (flute), Donis Schweizer (violin), Bill Hague (percussion) and Linda Lee Reynolds (string bass). “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” will be presented at the Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Tryon on Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Thermal Belt Habitat for Humanity. (photo by Barbara Tilly)
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loons were deemed illegal there were signs on the main street of Columbus left up all day,” Bell said. “There was also a sign on the street sign pole that leads to Gibson Park; it was left up until late Sunday that weekend. Since then, I have seen several more that were not taken down or addressed. The town should do the same for all, whatever it is you decide to do. Not one weekend a month, but every day if necessary. It is your rule. I personally am tired of being treated differently.” Council members added the item to the agenda after hearing Bell’s remarks and said they agreed everyone should be treated the same. The town’s ordinance does not specifically address yard sale signs. Currently, yard sale signs are treated as temporary signs, (Continued on page 5)
Columbus resident Becky Bell with yard sale signs at her Walker Street residence. (photo by Leah Justice)
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Participants in a local CSA gather to share local food bounty and discuss forming a Slow Foods chapter in Polk County. (photo submitted)
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food market and CSA in Saluda. “We believe that food is a common language for the world and that access to affordable, healthy and sustainable food choices is a universal right. Slow Food members envision a world in which all people can eat food that is good for them, good for the people who grow it and good for the planet.” Jackson has initiated the creation of a local Slow Food chapter for Polk County and the Up-
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which are not allowed. Neither are balloons. “Yard sales are an American thing,” said councilman Richard Hall. “People ought to be able to have a yard sale and put a sign up.” Council agreed to have the town’s planning board address the sign ordinance and specific regulations for yard sale signs. Town attorney Bailey Nager said Columbus could consider starting from Tryon’s ordinance, which he said seems to work well and allows yard sale signs on the weekend with time and size limits. Columbus Town Manager Jonathan Kanipe said he is certainly
state that will be known as Slow Food Foothills. With more than 100,000 members worldwide, the aim of the movement, according to slowfood.com, is to counteract the “rise of fast food and fast life, the disappearance of local food traditions and people’s dwindling interest in the food they eat, where it comes from, how it tastes and how our food choices affect the rest of the world.” It has been Jackson’s goal to establish a Slow Food chapter
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here since she began Manna Cabana with a beach umbrella and coolers five years ago. She soon transformed that roadside stand into a business and a CSA program to connect families with the farmers trying to sell their products. The first year 12 members signed on and that number has more than doubled since then. Now they are initiating a winter CSA season. Jackson said about 120 people showed up to last weekend’s event, including interested parties from as far away as Charlotte. She said about 50 of those attendees signed up and asked, “When can we get started?” The group will begin as a subchapter of Slow Food Asheville. “They see the proactiveness of the citizens here and want to be involved,” Jackson said. “The president of Slow Food Asheville said she was just floored by the
“We grow and make everything in the county that you could need. People are making bread; we grow beef, pork and lettuce. Polk County is one of the few places in the country where we could actually feed ourselves well with a good variety.” -- Lee Mink
number of people that showed up. And the donations were great to get Slow Food Foothills going.” Jackson had attended a Slow Food Asheville event back in May with Lee and April Mink that truly kicked planning into gear. She said it struck a chord with her to do something in an organized fashion and using (Continued on page 8)
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technology that allows people here to share their love for and knowledge of locally focused agriculture. Farmer Lee Mink said it’s crucial to educate local consumers to the fact that Polk County is a diverse place for farming. “Polk County is strong in supporting local food but people just have to start buying more,” Mink said. “We grow and make everything in the county that you could need. People are making bread; we
grow beef, pork and lettuce. Polk County is one of the few places in the country where we could actually feed ourselves well with a good variety.” Food doesn’t stop, Mink said. Just because many farmer’s markets are currently closing for the winter doesn’t mean farmers aren’t still producing. He said right now crops occupy almost as much acreage in his fields as they did this summer. “I’m trying to grow a lot of food on very small parcels of land. Instead of 4-5 lettuce mixes you can find in the grocery stores, I grow about 40. So we talked a lot about how
diversity allows you to almost always have crops regardless of the weather,” Mink said. “It’s been the way we’ve grown food for the last 5,000 years until the last 50.” Educating the community to this fact is a huge part of what Mink sees as his mission and the mission of the new Slow Food chapter. Slow Food Foothills’ mission will be to promote and preserve the food culture of the region through relationships between farmers, the table, families and the community. “Slow Food sort of does what I’ve been doing for years
– dealing with farmers’ issues and food issues.” Mink said. “The more things we have that focus on sustainable farming, the better. It’s like another tool in the shed.” Jackson said programs from the group could include everything from cooking classes to sustainable growing practices to educating students about sustainable food systems. She said there also would be plenty of room in the group’s calendar for community picnics. Anyone interested in joining Slow Food Foothills can contact Jackson via e-mail at caroljackson@tds.net.
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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested two Polk County men recently in possession of 1¾ pounds of methamphetamine, 8 pounds of marijuana and numerous guns, according to sheriff’s office reports. Antonio Almaraz Trejo of 1748 Hwy. 108 W, Columbus was arrested and charged with one count of trafficking in methamphetamine and Irineo Uribe Cortez of 29 Scott Lane, Columbus was arrested and charged with two counts of trafficking in methamphetamine, according to
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reports. The sheriff’s office had been conducting an investigation for the past five weeks with the assistance of other local agencies. The N.C. Highway Patrol interdiction team initiated a traffic stop on Oct. 13 within Polk County. The traffic stop led to the seizure of approximately ¾ pound of methamphetamine. Further investigation and other information led the sheriff’s office to a home in Mill Spring and in the Green Creek area where another approximately one pound of methamphetamine, approximately eight pounds of marijuana and numerous guns were seized, according to sheriff’s office reports. Both suspects are being held at the Polk County Jail under $200,000 bonds.
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Mountain View Hair Gallery, once known as Linda’s Hair Taker in Mill Spring, is getting back what it’s given to many women in the area – a whole new look. New owner Nornny Gallo brought in new shelving, put carpeting – yes, carpeting – on the wall, created a faux fireplace and installed brand new cabinets made by an area carpenter. “I only hope to take what Linda has built and update it,” Gallo said. Updating the salon goes beyond a fresh coat of paint. Gallo plans to introduce age defying classes, blowout (hair drying) classes and even potentially yoga. “I like to help women feel beautiful inside and out,” Gallo said. “If you feel beautiful, you will look better.” Linda Short, longtime owner of Linda’s Hair Taker, recently transferred ownership of her salon to Gallo. Short, meanwhile, plans to go into “semiretirement,” working fewer days and handing over the business management end to Gallo. Gallo herself has spent 30-plus years in the beauty industry. “I’m ready to see if there is a life out there beyond hair, even though I love hair and I love the people,” Short said. “This community has done a lot for me and I tried to be as available as I could be to them.” And the people love her for it. Mary Short, Linda’s aunt,
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has seen it first-hand. “Never a restaurant could we go in that someone wasn’t coming up to her and saying hello or asking her how she was,” Mary Short said. “I don’t care where we went, it made me feel like I wasn’t lost when I moved here, because so many people accepted me because of her.” Working at the chair right
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Copper Mill restaurant opens in downtown Columbus Restaurant open seven days a week by Leah Justice
Copper Mill restaurant in Columbus is now open for business, offering American cuisine with a twist. Owners Kimberly Calvert (no relation to Calvert’s Kitchen owners), Michael Bryant and Michael Carland said they want to offer a casual, upscale atmosphere with quality food that people can afford. “Our vision is if someone comes in with sweat pants on they feel comfortable or if a couple wants to come in dressed up for a date they feel comfortable,” Calvert said. The name Copper Mill came from when the owners walked in the door of the historic building located on the corner of Mills and Peak Streets downtown. Calvert said they had another name in mind, but saw the copper panels on the wall, so they have accented the restaurant with copper. Mill came from Mills Street. “We wanted to incorporate something about the town in the name,” Calvert said. All owners currently live in South Asheville, but Carland grew up in Polk County. Calvert said she loves Columbus and is most excited about repeat customers who are returning and becoming instant friends. “I just love this town,” Calvert said. “Everybody is beautiful here. I have never met the warmest people as I have here. If I ever had to move, I would definitely
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beside Linda’s is Jennifer Kilgore. Kilgore said women have always come through the door to talk with Linda about their lives – losing parents, frustrations at work, drama in relationships. “Linda is a very close friend and a tremendous inspiration in
The three owners of the new Copper Mill restaurant in Columbus: Michael Carland (front right), Kimberly Calvert (rear left) and Michael Bryant (rear right). (photo by Leah Justice)
move here.” The restaurant was remodeled to include a sitting area that was formerly an office in the entrance of the lounge. There are two entrances, one for the restaurant, which seats 60 and one for the lounge, which seats 25. The lounge includes a full bar and the owners opted to keep the historic bar that is more than 100 years old. Owners say the restaurant opening wouldn’t have been possible without Bill Devlin, who is the chef/owner of Olive or Twist in Asheville, who helped get the restaurant off the ground and cooked on opening night. The menu ranges from home-
made soups and desserts that constantly change to make-your-own salads, burgers and sandwiches. Also offered are chicken, fish, pastas, ribeyes, New York strips, ribs and a full children’s menu. The Copper Mill’s signature sandwich is a marinated chicken breast with Brie cheese, applewood bacon and a raspberry Dijon drizzle. Another signature dish is the Copper shrimp, which is tossed in a tangy chili cream sauce. The ribeye is unique because it is topped with flakes that look like copper. Calvert said they make everything to order and use local produce as much as possible.
my life,” Kilgore said. “People will stop in and give her a hug whether she is doing their hair or not.” Gallo said she hopes that “Steel Magnolias” atmosphere continues to thrive under her ownership. She plans to add a refreshment stand with coffee and tea, as well as art made by herself and other area artists that will be for sale.
Salon Rachelle II announces winners in open house drawing The new Salon Rachelle II in Saluda held an open house celebration on Saturday, Oct. 22. Winners in the drawing at the open house were: • Judy Placak, Columbus • Julie Pace Arrington, Sa-
The chef is Brian Welker, who went to culinary school in Florida and worked for Disney World prior to moving to the area. Copper Mill delivers lunch from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. to local businesses located between St. Luke’s Hospital and Polk County High School. The restaurant is open every day for lunch and dinner. The restaurant will also host parties. Hours are from 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Copper Mill also now offers an early bird special between 4 and 5 p.m. Call 828-894-2440 for more information.
luda • Gretchen Boyd, Tryon Salon Rachelle II, a fullservice salon for women, men and children, is located at 31 Pearsons Falls Road in Saluda. Call 828-749-2600 for more information.
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will be required at the time of the note thereby secured by the the sale. Following the expirasaid Deed of Trust and the un- tion of the statutory upset bid dersigned, Trustee Services of period, all the remaining Monday, October 31, 2011 T ryonLLC, Dailyhaving Bulletinbeen / T he World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper Carolina, subamounts are immediately due stituted as Trustee in said Deed and owing. of Trust, and the holder of the Said property to be offered purnote evidencing said default suant to this Notice of Sale is having directed that the Deed of being offered for sale, transfer Trust be foreclosed, the underand conveyance "AS IS WHERE signed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse IS." There are no representations of warranty relating to the door of the county courthouse title or any physical, environwhere the property is located, or mental, health or safety condithe usual and customary Public Notices loca- tions existing Publicin,Notices Want to Buy - Vehicles on, at, or relattion at the county courthouse ing to the property being offered Junk vehicles wanted. No title, for conducting the sale on Nono problem. Must have ID. Will vember 2, 2011 at 1:00PM, for sale. This sale is made subpick up anywhere, 24/7. Never and will sell to the highest bidject to all prior liens, unpaid any towing fee. Price is $325 der for cash the following detaxes, any unpaid land transfer cash to max. $3325 cash, on scribed property situated in Polk taxes, special assessments, the spot. Call (828)748-6739 or County, North Carolina, to wit: easements, rights of way, (864)283-2945. BEING LOT NUMBER 29, AS deeds of release, and any other WANT TO BUY: Junk cars, trucks SHOWN AND DELINEATED UPON encumbrances or exceptions of and vans. Call anytime for pick A PLAT ENTITLED "THE FOREST record. To the best of the AT RIXHAVEN", (SECTION I) knowledge and belief of the unup. (828) 223 - 0277. TRYON AND SALUDA TWP., dersigned, the current owner(s) Land to Lease POLK CO., NO. CAR., SHEET 3 of the property is/are Charles Responsible, respectful, experi- OF 3, DATED MARCH 7, 1990, W. Thornton and wife, Shirley W. enced hunter seeks property for AND PREPARED BY BUTLER AS- Thornton. An Order for possession of the hunting. 25+ acres desired, SOCIATES, REG. LAND SURNorth or South Carolina area. VEYOR, TRYON, NC, (L-3033), property may be issued pursuWHICH PLAT IS DULY REant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of Call 757.653.7690 CORDED IN CARD FILE B, PAGE the purchaser and against the 111 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REG- party or parties in possession Public Notices To all persons claiming an inter- ISTER OF DEEDS FOR POLK by the clerk of superior court of est in: 1978 - 14' - Polar Kraft & COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA; the county in which the property REFERENCE BEING MADE TO is sold. Any person who occu1978 - 35HP - 35853R Evinrude, Ronnie E. Kimbrell will ap- SAID RECORDED PLAT FOR A pies the property pursuant to a ply toSCDNR for title on water- FULL AND COMPLETE METES rental agreement entered into or craft/ outboard motor. If you AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTION OF renewed on or after October 1, SAID LOT, PURSUANT TO have any claim to the water2007, may, after receiving the craft/ outboard motor, contact NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL notice of sale, terminate the STATUTES, SECTION 47-30(G). SCDNR at (803)734-3858. rental agreement upon 10 days' Being all of that certain propUpon thirty days after the date written notice to the landlord. erty conveyed to CHARLES W. of the last advertisement, if no The notice shall also state that claim of interest is made and THORNTON AND SHIRLEY W. upon termination of a rental THORNTON from MICHAEL T. the watercraft/ outboard motor agreement, the tenant is liable has not been reported stolen, MCCOY AND ARCADA MCCOY, for rent due under the rental by deed dated 05/12/04 and SCDNR shall issue clear title. recorded 05/14/04 in Deed agreement prorated to the effecCase No: 20111024951048 Book 314, Page 253 of official tive date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to conrecords. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, Save and except any releases, vey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the deeds of release or prior conPOLK COUNTY purchaser is the return of the veyances of record. 10 SP 119 Said property is commonly deposit. Reasons of such inUnder and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain known as 427 Bobcat Trail, Sa- ability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a Deed of Trust executed by luda, NC 28773. Third party purchasers must bankruptcy petition prior to the CHARLES W THORNTON AND SHIRLEY W THORNTON, HUSpay the excise tax, and the confirmation of the sale and reBAND AND WIFE to CONSTANCE court costs of Forty-Five Cents instatement of the loan without R. STIENSTRA, Trustee(s), which (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars the knowledge of the trustee. If was dated September 18, 2007 ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS the validity of the sale is chaland recorded on October 3, 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit lenged by any party, the trustee, 2007 in Book 358 at Page (no personal checks) of five per- in their sole discretion, if they 1808, Polk County Registry, cent (5%) of the purchase price, believe the challenge to have or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars merit, may request the court to North Carolina. Default having been made of ($750.00), whichever is greater, declare the sale to be void and the note thereby secured by the will be required at the time of return the deposit. The pursaid Deed of Trust and the un- the sale. Following the expira- chaser will have no further remdersigned, Trustee Services of tion of the statutory upset bid Carolina, LLC, having been sub- period, all the remaining edy. Trustee Services of Carolina, stituted as Trustee in said Deed amounts are immediately due LLC of Trust, and the holder of the and owing. Substitute Trustee note evidencing said default Said property to be offered purhaving directed that the Deed of suant to this Notice of Sale is Brock & Scott, PLLC being offered for sale, transfer Attorneys for Trustee Services Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will and conveyance "AS IS WHERE of Carolina, LLC offer for sale at the courthouse IS." There are no representa- 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 door of the county courthouse tions of warranty relating to the Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 where the property is located, or title or any physical, environmental, health or safety condi- FAX: (910) 392-8587 the usual and customary location at the county courthouse tions existing in, on, at, or relat- adv: 10/24, 10/31/11 ing to the property being offered for conducting the sale on November 2, 2011 at 1:00PM, for sale. 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John Mather Siegel Jr.
John Mather Siegel Jr., 42, of Huntsville, Ala., died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011 following a long illness. He was born in Decatur, Ga., and graduated with highest honors from Georgia Tech with a Ph.D. in biomechanical engineering in 1994. He was the creator and CEO of Stockworm Inc.; and, in spite of his painful and debilitating illness, he worked full time as a biomedical researcher at SAIC until shortly before his death. His professional accomplishments were numerous and impressive, including being an expert in 13 computer languages and having four patents; but he will be remembered best for his passionate love of family and friends, his ability to facilitate creative teamwork and his infectious smile and sense of humor. John is survived by his wife of 22 years, Shannon; two daughters, Katherine Ansley, age 15, and Ivey Elizabeth, age 9; father, John Mather Siegel of Clayton, Ga.; mother, Dr. Louise Little Rezac of Tryon; sister, Melissa Albuquerque, her husband, Michael, and their children, David, age 11, and Lauren, age 7 of Atlanta, Ga. A memorial service was held on Oct. 26 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Huntsville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in John’s name to the HudsonAlpha Institute, Attn: Development Office, 601 Genome Way, Huntsville, Ala. 35806.
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Nine suspects indicted on insurance fraud charges by Barbara Tilly
A Polk County grand jury on Oct. 3 indicted nine area residents on insurance fraud charges. The suspects are accused of engaging in an insurance fraud scheme involving staged accidents. Those indicted include: • Ashley Leija Hannon, 25, of 406 Spindale St., Spindale, N.C., who is charged with one count of felony conspiracy, four counts of insurance fraud, four counts of obtaining property by false pretense and one count of attempting to obtain property by false pretense. • Janice Hannon, 56, of 209 N. Howard Ave., Landrum, who is charged with two counts of insurance fraud and one count each of felony conspiracy, continuing a criminal enterprise, attempting to obtain property by false pretense and obtaining property by false pretense. • Julius Jamal Hannon, 34, of 586 Markham Road, Tryon, who is charged with one count of felony conspiracy. • Michael Kareem Hannon, 26, of 740 E. Howard Street, Tryon, who is charged with 17 counts of insurance fraud, nine counts of obtaining property by false pretense, eight counts of attempting to obtain property by false pretense and one count each of felony conspiracy and continuing a criminal enterprise. • Tyreke Hannon, 18, of 209 N. Howard Ave., Landrum, who is charged with one count each of insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense. • Randy Bashawn Littlejohn, 36, of 111 Gold Medallion Drive, Bostic, N.C., who is charged with insurance fraud, attempting to obtain property by false pretense and felony conspiracy. • Domonique Deshae Miller,
19, of 209 N. Howard Ave., Landrum, who is charged with one count each of insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense. • Christopher Nesbitt, 23, of 108 W. Tucker St., Landrum, who is charged with one count each of felony conspiracy and continuing a criminal enterprise, four counts of attempting to obtain property by false pretense and two counts of obtaining property by false pretense. • Khadsha Webster, 17, of 209 N. Howard Ave., Landrum, was charged with one count each of insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense. The suspects were arrested in September by the N.C. Department of Insurance, which said the total estimated losses associated with the claims are in excess of $100,000. The arrests resulted from a two-year investigation, the department of insurance said. Investigators alleged the individuals participated in a staged accident ring in and around Polk County. Investigators said the suspects are either family members or close acquaintances and are charged with filing false insurance claims. Insurance carriers who allegedly received false claims from the suspects include Progressive, GMAC, Allstate, Safeco, Geico and Liberty Mutual, according to the department of insurance. The suspects were arrested with the assistance of the National Insurance Crime Bureau, Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office, Landrum Police Department and Tryon Police Department, according to the department of insurance. All nine suspects are scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 30.
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Bald cardinals with somewhat resident birds also molt in late reptilian bare black heads - who summer, usually after they have ever would see such a thing? finished their breeding season. With many species, such as Well, welcome to the heat of midsummer and with it the reports of tufted titmice, Carolina wrens bald-headed northern cardinals, or Carolina chickadees, it’s not blue jays and even common very noticeable, but with others the results can look very peculiar grackles. Every year I get emails and indeed and this is especially nophone calls describing these mu- ticeable in cardinals and blue jays. tant-looking birds that aside from Annual molting may indeed be their featherless heads otherwise part of the “baldness syndrome,” look exactly like the aforemen- but it also may be a result of A molting Cardinal perches on a branch. (photo by Todd Arcos) an infestation tioned species. I of feather mites this is where those mites may play none the worse for wear after their must admit that or lice. It seems a part resulting in the complete summer ordeal. the first time I Simon Thompson has lived as if immature loss of the bird’s head feathers. saw one of these birds undergo- Some recent research has suggest- in WNC for the past 16 years. somewhat biing their first ed that it could even be a result He owns and operates his own zarre looking by Simon molt may be of a nutritional or environmental birding tour company, Ventures birds I thought it Thompson just as likely factor but I am not so sure about Birding Tours - www.birdvenmust have been as adults to un- this. To be honest, no one knows tures.com. He and Chris also own very sick. Most birds molt their feathers dergo this feather loss and we for sure, as the condition has not and operate the Asheville Wild Birds Unlimited Store. For more really why they twice a year, replacing or most Logan Bates, Michelleall Fears, Haley don’t Shehan and understand Nathaniel Watkins sportbeen their well moststudied. outlandish hats for Hat day at PCMS. Students contribute to afeathers worthy over cause, and they ableall to of wear whatever hat theyatwish for the day. Students raisednew hundreds of dollarsontoany fight in Fortunately for the birds, information of hunger the birding their head feathers of$1 their a period of arelose as alloraround the world. Foothills CROPdo“Walk 6 at 2 in p.m. Harmon feathers growfor in Hunger, within” Nov. activities theatarea, dropField by the time. This Hat Day supports thehead a the fewFoothills, weeks toasawell month so. one in Tryon. (photo submitted by Lance Smith) Staggered feather replacement a few weeks and the birds look store or check his website at www. This is easily seen in our summer resident scarlet tanagers. The is the normal molting pattern and less and less reptilian, obviously ashevillewbu.com. males are brilliantly colored red with black wings and tail when they arrive in the spring. By the time late summer rolls around the males’ red feathers are slowly being replaced by green. The birds retain this green plumage through the winter This months on’stheir wintering year Community grounds, only regaining their red Chorus concert director, Mark coloration before they begin to Schweizer, brings together again move north in our spring. more than 100 voices to celIt is thethesame withSunday, indigo Dec. bunebrate season tings. 11 at 3 p.m. at the Polk County The males lose their bright High Auditorium. blue plumage in September and Schweizer’s festive program molt to a very even brown before features a range of music their southbound migration. from They athen Scottish carol to the West superficially resemble the Indies There is plainer calypso females beat. and immature also piece onsome a Huron birds,abut theybased do retain blue featherscarol. in their wings and tail. Indian Many pieces, both As in many species, from male traditional and modern, indigos willa molt their “Lo, How Roseback E’erinto Bloomspringtofinery they“White return ing” Irvingbefore Berlin’s north to breed. Even during their Christmas” will be played. spring migration some of the Ticket sales benefit Rotary males appear in a rather unusual Club of Tryon’s scholarship combination of brown and blue program. feathers. article submitted Here in the –mountains of Westby Carol ern North Carolina, manyMcCall of our
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Phil and Gaye Johnson will perform at the Purple Onion in Saluda Nov. 6. (photo submitted)
Johnsons perform in Saluda Nov. 6 Phil and Gaye Johnson of Green Creek will kick off the night at the Purple Onion Sunday Evening Music (POSEM) series Sunday, Nov. 6. The Johnsons have lived the Southern Appalachian country music tradition as an acoustic duo for the past 27 years. Playing guitar, mandolin, dobro, harmonica and tight harmonies, they regularly perform and teach at major events across the United States. The Johnsons are three time winners of the “most outstanding performance” award at The Asheville Mountain Dance and Folk Festival and have released five folk music and storytelling recordings on the ASTER label. They have published a series of instructional books and videos
and made several appearances on Garrison Keilor’s” A Prairie Home Companion,” as well as many other syndicated radio and television programs. Following the Johnsons will be a play by Rema Keen and Kate Larken, “Teddy’s Piece.” The play is told in an Appalachian vernacular and creates an oral tapestry based upon the stories and journals of Rema’s grandmother, Teddy, whose full name is Lillian Estelle “Teddy” McCoy Wright Triplett. The show starts at 6 p.m. at the Purple Onion in Saluda. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Tickets can be reserved by calling the Purple Onion at 828749-1179. - article submitted by Mike Dennis
Daffy-Jills Garden Club meets Nov. 3 Daffy-Jills Garden Club meets Thursday, Nov. 3, 1:30 p.m., at the home of Lucy Roberts. Consult handbook for directions. Melanie Jennings of Expressions Flowers will present ideas
for holiday decorating. Members please contact one of the hostesses, Nancy McGarra or Jeanne Mills, if you are unable to attend. - article submitted by Jeanne Mills
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Friday’s PAC hike goes to Weaverbarton Shuford Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary Pacolet Area Conservancy (PAC) will lead a 1.2-mile, easy hike on the PAC-protected Weaverbarton Shuford Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary on Nov. 2. This will be the fourth hike of PAC’s fall hiking series. PAC Land Protection Specialist Pam Torlina will lead hikers on an educational interpretive hike of the Sanctuary, identifying native (and non-native) flora and fauna found in the sanctuary. The group will have a walk along one of the many nature trails on the property, the Outer Loop. The 88.58-acre Weaverbarton Shuford Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary, located near the Columbus, was officially dedicated on April 29, 2000 in honor of the late Dr. Robert L. Shuford’s mother, Helen Gottfried Shuford Brown. In 1931, 170 acres of land was purchased by Dr. Shuford’s maternal grandfather, Carl M. Gottfried. Later, Dr. Shuford’s mother, Helen, began and operated the success(Continued on page 18)
PAC hikers on the trails at Weaverbarton Shuford Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary during the grand opening and dedication of the Weaverbarton Shuford Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary Trails on Oct. 20, 2007. (photo submitted by Pacolet Area Conservancy)
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ful Weaverbarton Dairy on the property. After her husband passed away, Helen decided to donate a portion of the property to the Carolina Bird Club (CBC), with the intention that the land become a wildlife sanctuary. Later, Dr. Shuford learned that the family land, now owned by the CBC, was fated to be sold for development. Dr. Shuford moved to purchase his family’s property from the CBC and worked with the Pacolet Area Conservancy to fulfill his mother’s wishes. In December of 1999, Dr. Shuford donated a conservation easement to PAC which forever protects his family’s property, honoring Helen Shuford’s original intentions for the land. Finally, in October of 2007, after establishing several nature trails on the property, PAC held a grand opening and dedication of the Weaverbarton Shuford Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary Trails, opening the sanctuary, during daylight
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hours, for public enjoyment. Those interested in attending the PAC hike at the Weaverbarton Shuford Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary, contact the PAC office to sign up by phone at 828-8595060 or email at landprotection@ pacolet.org. Hikers should wear appropriate clothing and footwear, bring a bag lunch and/or snack, plenty of water and any personal medication. In case of inclement weather, contact the PAC office by 9:30 a.m. on the day of the hike to see if the hike will take place. Hikers will meet at the Columbus Bi-Lo at 9:45 a.m. on Nov. 2 Visit PAC’s website at www.pacolet.org or go to PAC’s Facebook page, “Pacolet Area Conservancy,” for information on upcoming hikes. The next, and final, hike is scheduled for Nov. 11 at PACprotected Walnut Creek Preserve, where Walnut Creek Preserve owner Babs Strickland will lead hikers on a four-mile, moderate hike. - article submitted by Pam Torlina
Outreach begins Angel Tree and Thanksgiving drive Last year, Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry (Outreach) served more than 300 families with Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners and gifts for children through the Angel Tree Program. This year, Outreach anticipates the need to reach beyond last year’s holiday program family recipients. “The 300 families we served last represented more than 1,000 individuals from Polk County,” said Jason Eller, Outreach director of development. “This community made the difference in these families participating joyfully in the holidays.” “Churches, businesses, community organizations and individuals have adopted individual children or a family in previous years. The delight on the gift givers’ faces as they deliver their gifts to Outreach is one of sheer gladness that comes with being a part of the Angel Tree program. Christmas joy abounds
for everyone involved,” said Carol Newton, Outreach executive director. Community members participating in the Angel Tree program will ensure children, ages 0 – 13 years old) will receive at least one gift for Christmas. Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry receives monetary contributions at P.O. Box 834, 134 White Dr., Columbus, N.C. 28722. To learn more about Outreach, contact Jason Eller, director of development, at 828-894-2988. To learn more about the Angel Tree Program, contact Michelle Reedy at 828-894-2988. Applications for Christmas holiday assistance are being accepted until Nov. 10 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 1 – 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Proof of Polk County residency and income will be required. - article submitted by Carol Newton
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Great blue herons in our area A strangely patient creature inhabits the marshes, swamps and sandy river edges of this region. Endlessly it stands motionless, and then with a dart of its long neck and the stabbing of its long beak, it catches its dinner of frogs, fish or even salamanders. Peering over the tall grasses, the great blue heron gives one the image of a strange Egyptian snake. While in flight he becomes a lumbering prehistoric pterodactyl. The great blue is the best known and most widespread of all North American herons. It is a large slate blue-gray wading bird averaging 4 feet tall with an immense wing span of up to 7 feet. The great blue frequents shallow waters such as along the Pacolet and French Broad in this region of the Carolinas, and can also be found on most farm by Simon ponds, marshes Thompson and wetlands. Herons are usually silent birds; however, you may hear low-pitched croaks when they are alarmed or startled. They nest together in colonies called a heronry, which can be made up of a few to a hundred pairs. Their nests are huge platforms of sticks and plant material that are repaired and added to year
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back to a sustainable level. The main threat to the great blue heron and many other wetland animals is the drainage and destruction of wetlands, both on the east and west coasts. Without the protection of wetland habitats throughout the United States, many of our freshwater species cannot survive. Simon Thompson has lived in WNC for the past 16 years. He owns and operates his own birding tour company, Ventures Birding Tours - www.birdventures. com. He and Chris also own and operate the Asheville Wild Birds Unlimited Store. For more information on any of the birding activities in the area, drop by the store or check his website at www. ashevillewbu.com.
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Amy Michelle Turner has been elected to the S.C. Alpha Chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society (AOA) at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). Turner is a third year medical student at MUSC. AOA’s mission is to be a voice for advocating the highest ethical standards in medicine, exemplifying professionalism, recognizing the importance of optimal patient care and emphasizing the need for continuing scholarship and academic achievements. Election to Alpha Omega Alpha is an honor signifying a last-
ing commitment to scholarship, leadership, professionalism and service. It is a particularly high honor for Turner because she was elected to AOA during her junior year in medical school. Turner graduated from Landrum High School in 2005. She was valedictorian that year. She graduated from Clemson University in 2009, first in her nursing class, receiving the faculty scholarship award at Clemson’s graduation ceremony. Turner currently resides in Charleston, S.C. - article submitted by Patricia Turner
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