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Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Vol. 84 / No. 244

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Friday, January 20, 2012

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Tryon to consider $4.2M offer for water/sewer systems Ni America made offer two years ago by Leah Justice

Tryon officials have a major offer to consider. During Tryon’s Jan. 17 meeting, two representatives from Ni America told council they have been interested in purchasing the town’s water and wastewater systems for a couple of years. Ni America President Ed Wallace said two years ago his company offered Tryon $4.2 million for its systems. Council agreed to set up a meeting with Ni America to discuss the offer further. Ni America Regional President Stan Jones said they came (Continued on page 4)

Tryon’s water plant, located on Glengarnock Rd. in Tryon. The plant is part of the water and sewer systems that Ni America offered to buy for #4.2 million two years ago. (photo by Barbara Tilly)

History notes On Jan. 20, 1855, Polk County was founded. *** Saturday, Jan. 21 will mark the anniversary of Polk County’s record low temperature, -8 degrees Fahrenheit, recorded on Jan. 21, 1985,

UDO committee looks to change permitted uses of zoning districts by Samantha Hurst

Polk County’s Unified Development Committee (UDO) discussed more than just the Mountainside Ridgeline Protection Ordinance at its Jan. 17 meeting. The group also voted to move forward with a proposal to amend the county’s current table of permitted uses.

UDO Chairman Mark Byington explained that two paths were available. “We can either move forward with the table of uses that has multiple use [zoning districts] or go and look at the multiple use areas in terms of a home

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

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Saluda Center Friday events: chair exercise, 9:30 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. American Legion Post 250, weekly bingo games, Fridays, 7 p.m., 43 Depot St., Tryon. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Smoke-free. Tryon Arts and Crafts School will hold an opening reception on Friday, Jan. 20 from 6-8 p.m. for Earthen Creations, a show of works in pottery and wood. Pieces by Jim Backer and Gary Huntoon, Michael Stoner, Robin Kirby, Ron Ponce, Jim Cullen, Jerry Perry and Chris

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Carroll will be displayed in an Asian environment. For more information, call 828-859-8323 or email Tryon ArtsandCrafts@ windstream.net. Foothills Astronomy Club meets the third Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at FENCE in the great room. Enter through the back of the building and ask for Jessie Willard. Free. Narcotics Anon., Saluda Senior Center, Friday, 8 p.m.

Saturday

Grassroots Art Project holds art classes to benefit Lennie’s Fund and the Humane Society, Saturdays from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. There is no fee for the class and all materials will be provided. Classes are held at the Congregational Church on Melrose Ave. in Tryon. Call 828-899-0673 for more information. House of Flags Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Columbus. Kindermusik program at Tryon Fine Arts Center will offer a free “Demo Day” Saturday, Jan. 21, 10-10:30 a.m. for children 2-6 and a parent or caregiver. Call 828-859-8322 ext. 213 to reserve a spot. 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. Youth chess club will meet Saturday, Jan. 21, 3-5 p.m., at the Morning Glory Farm pavilion. Dr. Brian Crissey will teach and volunteers will coach. For more information, call Lynne Parsons at 828-894-5595. Foothills Astronomical Society will hold a free star-gazing program Saturday, Jan. 21 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at FENCE on Hunting Country Rd. Use a 13-inch Dobson mount telescope as you learn about the science and mythology of the universe. Canceled in the event of rain or cloud cover. Contact Jessie Willard at 864-457-2615 for more information.

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Obituaries Lillie Mae Hannon Conner, p. 21

Monday

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. 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. Christian Fellowship Luncheon, TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mondays except holidays, noon - 1 p.m.; food, fellowship and discussion of relevant issues; interdenominational.828-859-5051. Chess Club, Mondays, 12:30 p.m., recreation room, LaurelHurst Apartments, Columbus. Open to anyone in community. 894-3336. Saluda Center Monday activities include line dancing at 12:30 p.m. For more information visit Saluda.com. AAUW meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the Tryon Presbyterian Church fellowship hall. Male Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Mondays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE.

894-2340. Landrum Library, free yoga classes, Mondays, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Limited to first 30 people. Thermal Belt Stamp Club meets first and third Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Tryon Federal Bank in Columbus. Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 8 p.m., Columbus Presbyterian Church.

Tuesday

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. 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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TLT receives new equipment bought with PCCF grant Tryon Little Theater board members and some enthusiastic volunteers helped unload guardrails recently, which were purchased with the help of a Polk County Community Foundation grant. The guardrails will enhance the movable risers in the TLT Workshop Theater, making them easier and safer for patrons to use. “TLT is a 501(c) (3) organization that depends on donations and grants to continue to provide quality productions,” says Rebecca Davis, president, “and we are thrilled to acknowledge the generous grant from the 2011 Unrestricted Fund with the Polk County Community Foundation.” Not only was TLT able to purchase guardrails, but it was also able to update the sound and lighting equipment and purchase a new copy machine and a much-needed industrial vacuum cleaner. “TLT is extremely grateful to PCCF for their generosity. Last

TLT board members and volunteers help unload new equipment acquired with a PCCF grant. From left to right, front row: Keller Yates and Aaron Yates. Second row: Mimi Alexander, Rebecca Davis, Martha Love (PCCF board member), Carol Browning, Susie Kocher and Lorin Browning. Back row: Mark Monaghan and Scott Curry. (photo by Lorin Browning)

year we received a grant to help us buy wireless microphones, and for the first time last summer we hired an intern to help with the daunting

task of producing two youth shows, thanks to PCCF’s Student Intern Program grant,” said Davis. “And to help finance those two youth

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to Tryon’s Jan. 17 meeting as a re-introduction. Jones, who has a home in Columbus, said having Ni America look at the town’s systems won’t cost Tryon a dime. Wallace said he wants to buy and own the systems because Ni America specializes in systems like Tryon’s. “We really specialize in smaller systems that need help,” Wallace said. “We also are in the process of talking to cities in which there are water and wastewater issues with increasing costs. We try to fix the issues less expensively than you can fix it yourself. If you were to call DHEC (Department of Health and Environmental Control) in S.C., our reputation is stellar.” Councilman George Baker said he is sure Ni America is a wonderful company, but he asked Wallace and Jones how they were going to ensure Tryon’s rates would remain the same or lower if they purchased the water/sewer system. “We currently have the highest rates in North Carolina for cities our size,” Baker said. “One of my concerns is how are you going to prove to us that if you buy this system the rates are going to be as low or lower than they are now? Are you prepared to put that in a contract?” Wallace responded, “Sure – we have no problem with that.” He said Ni America’s systems in S.C. are 40 percent lower

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and the Arthur M. and Frances H. Wihelm Endowment fund.” “To say we are appreciative is an understatement,” said Carol Browning, board member and treasurer of TLT. “With this support and the continued support of our patrons and local businesses, we hope to keep doing what we’ve been doing for a long time – bringing entertainment to, appreciation of, and involvenatural way- page 6

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in rates than their mu nicipal counterparts, because he doesn’t have to plan 20 years in advance like municipalities do. Wallace said he would never build a plant that would be five times larger than he thinks the flow is; he instead builds plants with the ability to build on as growth occurs. Jones said Ni America had a rate increase this year, but it was the first in more than 10 years. “Our tap fees are the same as they were 20 years ago,” Jones said. “Our counterparts have $4,500 tap fees; ours are $850.” Jones also said they have a system very similar to Tryon’s that has a lot of problems. He said in four months, Ni America has come in and fixed 28 miles of the lines. “I believe you have a great record in other places,” Baker said. “I don’t care about that. What I’m questioning is how are we going to make out. I want to see what you are going to do for the people of Tryon.” Wallace said he is aware of some of Tryon’s wastewater issues with inflow and infiltration and there’s not always going to be a grant to fix the issues. “There’s a reason your rates are the highest,” Wallace said. “At the end of the day you’d be better off with us.” “And I believe you believe that,” responded Baker. “Tryon is a little town. We’ve just spent a bunch of money. Nothing would please me more than to give you my $3 million in debt and let you run with it.”

ment in the arts to all facets of our community.” An all-volunteer organization, Tryon Little Theater has been in existence for more than 60 years. In rehearsal right now is Sondheim’s “A Little Night Music,” which plays for two weekends on the Tryon Fine Arts Center stage beginning Feb. 17. Visit www.tltinfo.org or call 828-859-2466 for more information. – article submitted by Susan Kocher

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occupation class,” Byington explained. “I don’t think anyone sitting at this table thinks we’re going to be able to do both, but with either one we can get to the same place.” A multiple-use zoning district currently covers significant areas of the county. The two options Byington discussed look similar until closer inspection. Under the second option, drafted Dec. 15, many of the things previously permitted in multiple use (MU) districts are no longer allowed or are more heavily restricted. For example, in the Dec. 1 proposal an accessory building under MU could include a loading bay; in the Dec. 15 version it could not. In the Dec. 1 table all of the following were allowed in MU: accounting agencies, advertising agencies, attorneys, chiropractic offices, contractor’s offices, insurance offices, interior decorating services, medical and dental offices and real estate offices. The only

one of these still allowed in MU districts under the Dec. 15 table would be medical and dental offices as special uses, which would mean slightly stricter guidelines to follow for zoning approval. These are just a few of the examples of the differences between the two options. Those who are interested in obtaining more details about the differences can request a copy of the proposals from the county planning and zoning office. Byington said other things could certainly be added back into the list of allowable or restricted uses but that, “we can’t have all of those uses allowed plus home occupation II.” Some of the uses omitted from multiple use zoning in the Dec. 15 proposal would be allowed under a proposed home occupation II allowance. The businesses listed under home occupation exemptions concerned some UDO members, such as Henry Bright, who said he has in the past personally felt the effects of a home occupation being

allowed to locate too close to its neighbors. “We need to be concerned about those people that are not going to have a home occupation, but are going to have to live next to a home occupation,” Bright said. “I think we have to have a discussion if we want to have these things out in the county under multiple use … I think there’s a lot of people here at tonight’s meeting that may be affected by that decision.” Planning consultant Dale Holland said before the redraft of the UDO the table of permitted uses had a very liberal list of special and permitted uses. When redrafted it included Class II home occupation because the committee wanted to have that use available as a resource. Originally some members, including Commissioner Ray Gasperson, wanted to first define new zoning areas before working on the list. Chairman Byington, however, said it would be difficult to redraw zoning districts if you did not first

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have an idea of what you would then be putting in those districts. Holland reminded members too that this vote was simply to decide a direction in which to proceed. He said that direction could be fine-tuned later. “Then you’re going to discuss what are we going to allow in the home occupation… you may eliminate kennels [for example] or you may reduce the size of the building allowed…” Holland said. “There is a competitive advantage here to the people who live and own property here in Polk County. If somebody from Spartanburg County wants to open a bakery in the mixed-use district, but they don’t live here, they can’t. So the proposed change gives a competitive entrepreneurial advantage to those people that live in and pay taxes in Polk County.” During public comment, resident Cindy Fisher said she hoped UDO members would work to make it more possible for people to start up home-based businesses. (Continued on page 6)

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To the Editor: Polk County is attempting to enact [amend] an ordinance that goes under the name of ‘Mountainside and Ridgeline Protection Ordinance.’ (MRPO) Two of the items proposed are; • Single family residences, only, are allowed above the 1,650 feet elevation • The reports of a soils engineer and a structural engineer are required for any residential construction above the 2,250 feet elevation. Are the residents of Saluda expected to endorse this fiasco? All of Saluda lies above the 1,650 feet elevation. It seems that there is at least one Polk County commissioner who is beyond control. I say this after reading comments by one of the commissioners and listening to the ridiculous statements being made by that same person. I spent my entire life in the construction field. I have a feel for the expense of engineering reports. Folks who sell out in another area

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“Having young children and not knowing the way technology is going to go… I would like to make sure that is not stopped,” Fisher said. “You have the rules of no smell, no noise. I think that should pretty well cover issues. If you can still have your business and not be disturbing your neighbor, I think that is enough [limitation].” Saluda resident Steve Herring said he felt the issue depended on acreage and location of the home business. He said the important factor was making sure such rules were in place and that a governing body was vigilant in carrying those restrictions out. Committee member Christel Walter said she felt the Dec. 15 plan, with the addition of the Home 110218 - page 2

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and move into these mountains bring sufficient funds to afford the reports proposed. The income in this area is somewhat lower than most other areas. Young couples cannot afford the additional cost of these engineering reports for the building of a residence. Is someone in the county commissioners group selling engineering studies? What is the total lack of logic that is driving both of the proposals? If a young couple who work in Saluda cannot afford the added expense of these proposed engineering, and no multi-family structures are allowed in Saluda, are we to believe that someone in the lower elevations of Polk County needs to rent apartments to struggling young couples so they can spend a good portion of their small income living down the mountain and driving to Saluda daily? I find no logic or application of common sense in either of the two proposals mentioned. Someone in the county commissioners group is very irresponsible and needs to be taken to task. Of course the solution to the problem could be to put Saluda in Henderson County. There seems to be a disconnect with the rest of Polk County. –– Joe Stanley Sr., Saluda Occupation Class II, gave “the citizens of Polk County a much better chance,” by opening the door for more of them to start up home-based businesses in order to make a living. Walter made a motion to move forward with the table of permitted uses drafted on Dec. 15, and member Jim Carson seconded. The motion passed, with committee members Ray Gasperson and Wayne Horne voting against it. The UDO committee will meet again in February to further discuss the table of permitted uses and the potential of a home occupation class. For more information on the UDO, visit http://www.polknc.org/ departments/development/unifieddevelopmentcommittee.php. For a map showing the county’s current zoning districts, see this story on the Bulletin’s website, www.tryondailybulletin.com.

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During the Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting Jan. 9, commissioners appointed Laura Ellington to the Polk County Council on Aging.

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Polk BOE personnel changes

At its Jan. 9 meeting, the Polk County Board of Education approved the following personnel changes: Cam Lawrence appointed temporary part-time health science teacher at PCHS; Louise McClure, Brittney Ramsey and Jonathan Wilson were all hired as after school assistants at TES and David Berk was hired as a bus driver. Resigning or retiring were Bailey Grobowsky, after school assistant at TES; Anita Bowyer, after school assistant at Polk Central; and Marcia Collins, teacher assistant at Polk Central.

Polk BOE budget amendments

Polk County Schools Finance Officer Charlotte Sullivan presented two budget amendments to the Board of Education Monday, Jan. 9 totaling $50,350. Sullivan said a $350 grant was provided by the Lions Club for the system’s after school program. An additional $50,000 Fax to: came from additional federal grant monies.

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Tryon agrees to participate in new CDBG grant

Tryon Town Council approved participating in the 2011 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Polk County, which anticipates being awarded $400,000 for the scattered site housing program. The grant is expected to rehabilitate approximately five homes in Polk County for low-income residents who live in severe or moderately deteriorated homes. Tryon is finishing the 2008 CDBG project, in which several Eastside homes were rehabilitated last year.

Sealed bids due Jan. 27 for Tryon Depot lot

Interim Tryon Town Manager Joey Davis reminded council on Monday, Jan. 17 that sealed bids for a piece of property in the depot plaza are due Friday, Jan. 27. The town will hold a special meeting on Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. to open the bids.

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Exterior work all but complete on Saluda City Hall our finance officer, said this is the by Samantha Hurst first time in 15 years it’s felt like Staff members of the City of the heat has worked in his office.” Saluda have enjoyed warmer ofCole said the city has also fices this week received two as repairs to the bids to replace building’s roof “We were lucky that the central and work to re- in this time of year the heating and air. place windows The council, contractors may have not were completwas ed. had as tight of a schedule however, not happy with Mayor Fred and were available when the figures reBaisden said ceived from he was happy we needed them. I think those bids, so to have many most everyone that has the project has of the exterior been put back seen the work has been improvements out for bids. pleased.” completed in Cole said -- Ron Cole this first phase the city hopes of work on city to also seek out hall. cost figures on what they believe “So far I’d say we have been would be more efficient systems pretty pleased with the progress,” that might use propane or other Baisden said. “The windows – you can feel the difference when (Continued on page 10) you walk upstairs. Ron [Cole],

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heating sources. Baisden said he was pleased to see the work done so far had come under the architect’s 1x1.5 1x1.5 original estimations. 5/23, f ends 11/21 5/23, W+f until 6/18 Cole said the costs before 6/20 f and tfn air work total about heating $48,000. Work on the brick on the outside of the building began in November, so Colesaid he was Risk is a delicate issue. You know you pleased to be4able to complete what should find the right balance between0tfn5fri - inDD - page risk and opportunity, but how does that the city has in a short time frame. translate into investment choices? “We were lucky that in this time of year the contractors As a Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Financial may have not had as tight of Advisor, I have the experience, knowledge a schedule and were available and resources to help you maintain that when we needed them,” Cole balance within your investments. As your said. “I think most everyone Financial Advisor, I will help identify risk, that has seen the work has been recognize how it could affect your portfolio pleased.” and work toward minimizing its impact. These are times that demand professional Outlaw Masonry completed guidance. Meet with me to learn more. the brickwork, while All Weather Roofing in Hendersonville replaced the roof and Ralph

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Harrelson, 32, of 1982 U.S. 176, Tryon. Harrelson was also in possession of another stolen fourwheeler out of Greenville County and was charged with two counts of receiving stolen goods, according to sheriff’s office reports. The sheriff’s office received further information in the case and is working with the Spartanburg and Greenville County Sheriff’s Offices. Officers said the information out of Polk County should lead to several arrests and the recovery of stolen goods in South Carolina. Morgan installed the new windows. Cole said only a few minor change orders were required on the projects thus far. “As always when you are in these old buildings like this there are bound to be unexpected repairs needed,” Cole said. “For example we did find some rotted wood around the windows that required extra work.” Baisden said the city must get permission from the Local Government Commission before borrowing additional money to complete the stabilization of the building, but he said Saluda hopes to complete that work in the near future as well. The total renovation of city hall was anticipated to cost more than $2 million. The 100-year-old Saluda City Hall building was last restored in 1986.

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Buy, Sell, Trade, Work … With Your Neighbors! ANNOUNCEMENTS MEMORIAL for Vayda French, passed on Nov. 29, 2011. Memorial will be held on Jan. 22, 2012 at 1 pm at the Tryon United Methodist Church, 195 New Market Road.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES COMPLETE PAINTING SERVICES. Yoder Painting is fully insured, including worker's comp. No job too large. Call 828-894-5094.

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No phone calls, faxes or walk-ins, please. Qualified applicants will be conOOFING tacted directly for interIDING UTTERS views. L & R ROOFING/SIDING FREE ESTIMATES. Shingles & Metal Roofs Warehouse Help Wanted All types of Siding F/T, Clean cut, mature 828-817-1278 person. Must be able to lift 828-817-3674 70 lbs., have a valid drivLeo Price/Robert Ives ers license, tractor & fork lift experience a plus. ApOME ply in person Mon. - Fri. MPROVEMENT 8-12am. Green Creek Farm Supply. 2291 ChesIncrease The Value of nee Rd. Columbus Your Home! Brick, Block & Rock Underpinning. Veneers, Fireplaces & Foundation. Pictures & local White Oak Manor - Tryon references. 828-817-4726 Accepting applications for

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Years Of Accumulation 524 Jervey Road Landrum, SC Fri. Jan. 20 & Sat. Jan 21 9:00am - 2:00pm (Follow signs from Rt. 176 to Sale.) Large Home with full basement, garage & log cabin. Antiques including buggy bench, tables, chairs, china, crystal, corner cupboard, salesman's sample stove, linens, firefender, andirons, kitchen table + chairs, sofa, etc, etc! Other: King size bedPT relief cook. Must be room set, over stuffed able to work 1st. or 2nd Tommy's chairs, lamps, loveseat, shifts. Previous experiwomen's clothing includ- Home Improvement ence cooking at an instituRoofs, renovations, siding, ing suede coat with fox tion. Apply in person at 70 carpentry, decks, collar, braided rugs, orienOak Street, Tryon, N.C. windows, screening. tal style rugs, safe, many EOE All Home Repairs. smalls, prints, garden FREE estimates. pieces, much misc. Please be courteous when park- Home: (828) 859 - 5608. Cell: (828) 817 - 0436. ELP ANTED ing!

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Heaters, 2 k1 Heaters. 1 The Cyclone Power Rake like new with spare wick Powerful lawn vacuum, mulches leaves too. asking $50, 1 used asking We'll do the hard work. $25 or both for $70. Call Just call Dave for a free anytime 859-5211. estimate. 864-457-6227

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Cooperriis Therapeutic Healing Community in Mill Spring, NC has the following position available: Full Time Housekeeper for deep cleaning of residential and office space. Must be energetic, self-motivated, able to pay attention to detail and enjoy working with diverse people. Work is physically strenuous and time sensitive. 40 hours per week.

HELP WANTED - MEDICAL / DENTAL Do you like knowing you have made a difference in someone's life? Looking for afternoon/ evening hours? Arcadia Health Care , a leader in home care, is seeking a compassionate & caring Certified Nursing Assistants for the Polk County area. Must have current NC CNA license, a current driver's license, & at least one (1) year relevant job experience. Call 828-2775950.

COTTAGE For Rent - Cottage Available. Min. 1 year lease. 2BD, Den, L/R w/ working Fireplace, Central Air. Very Private. Pets Welcome. 828-863-4201

CABINS FOR RENT Log Cabin - Beautiful Log Home, Furnished or Unfurnished, 3bd/2ba plus loft, interior all log w/ wood floors on 10 acres. Off Silver Creek Rd., Lake Adger area. For information call or text 908-635-1593. First & Last. $1200/mo.

HOUSES FOR SALE 2700 SF home on 1.40 AC. Located in Sunnyview. 6 bdrm, 3 full baths, fireplace, front porch & back deck full length of house, paved parking. Creek & Great mtn. views. Just remodeled inside & out. Some appliances. $165,000 Call 864-978-7983 and leave call back information.

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Attractive Home with beautiful mountain views. 10 min drive to Tryon & Columbus and I26. Newly renovated, 3BR/2BA. $1200/month. Call Lucy or Tim at 828-859-0353

Nice 2 bedroom mobile home , In Sunnyview. All appliances, garbage pick up, water & yard work. NO PETS! Call 828-625-4820

Conveniently located in Lake Lanier Dam Area. 2/3bd, 2ba home, hardwood floors and fireplace. $675/mo. 828-817-6119

For Rent: 2BR/2BA. Gillette Woods home, $750 per month with lease & security. Call Allan at Pruette & Associates, 828-859-9715 or 828-817-1868

Landrum, Business or

Residential - 2bd/1ba, range, refrigerator, central h/a - $540. 3bd - $550. Call 864-895-9177 or 864-313-7848

APARTMENTS 1BR Apt in Tryon

Central heat & AC, hwd flrs, high ceilings, office, washer/dryer, off street parking, quiet cul-de-sac. $615/mo. Utilities included. 828-817-0755. Apartmement 1 Bedroom Duplex $360 Per Month, $360 deposit, Appliances furnished. No pets! Call 828-625-9711 For Rent Near Lake Lure , Very private, 1100 sq ft heated, 360 sq ft covered porch, Efficiency Apartment, Private entrance, Utility and Direct TV included. No indoor smoking, no drugs & no drunks. Fully furnished $1200.00, Empty $1100.00 Call 864-978-7983.

Mini Farm 3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch style home. New center aisle 4 stall barn with big pasture on trail system. $1200 per month. Also a furnished 1 bedroom apartment for $450.00 a month. Bring Lynn - 2 bdrm, 1 bth, your horse. Call 828-863- bright, quiet, eat-in kitchen, loft, w/d, 2979. $500/mo. Other rentals Rental Lease. 1100 sq ft, available. Thousand Pines 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, A 828-859-5858 frame house. Central air and heat, All utilities in- One Bedroom Apartcluded, $650 per month. ment, Large porch, In Columbus area. 828-894- Tryon. Stove & Refrigera-3528 tor. Hook up for washer & dryer. $400/month. Call Sunnyview ~ 2 Bedroom 864-590-0336 House, 1 1/2 bath . Call 863-4060 for more infor- T R Y O N GARDEN mation. APARTMENT, 1 BedTryon - Hunting Country room, Secluded, Minutes 3bdrm, 1bth Caretaker's from downtown. $545 per house. Recently painted month. MANY EXTRAS: & improved. $625/mo. heat, water/garbage, cable, internet, washer/dryer, Thousand Pines your own yard & off-street 828-859-5858 parking. 828-333-4546 or Tryon - Pacolet Valley - 828-243-2195. Available 3 Bdrm, 3 bth, large sun- January room, fireplace, w/d, Tryon- Charming 1 Bedgarden yard, $850/mo. Thousand Pines - room, 1 Bath. Beautiful Hardwood Floors. Heat & 828-859-5858 Hot Water included, $475 per month, 864-415-3548.

ENT Send cover letter & res u m e t o : A Frame on private estate, HR@Cooperriis.org No phone calls or in per- overlooking Harmon Field & Piedmont. 2BR, 2BA. son visits please. 1200 sq. ft. Brick fireplace. OBILE OME All new renovations inside & out. Very secluded. ENTALS ELP ANTED Spectacular view. $1000/ mo. (843) 514 - 5900 FOR RENT IN GREEN EDICAL CREEK: 2 BR, 2 BA, nice ENTAL Selling your home? mobile home on 1/2 acre Advertise here and sell Bayata Home Health lot. Garbage, grass mowit faster. Care Now Hiring CNA’s ing & water included. Call Classifieds for day shift. Call $500/m. No pets. Call at 828.859.9151. 828-696-1900. 828-899-4905

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FURNITURE Drexel 7ft. sofa with matching 5ft. love seat. Newly reupholstered, like new. $450. Call Lee at 843-227-2829

FURNITURE One 44 x 68” dining table, witn 22” leaf, 6 chairs, and 2 captain chairs. Stained wood w/ inlaid stone. Matching china cabinet/ buffet/ wine wrack, 17 x 58 x 85“ Also 2 matching end tables and sofa tables. Asking $1500 for the set. Call 828-859-5506 after 6 pm.

We Are Back In Tryon Chair Seats Replaced With Cane, Binder Cane, Splint, & Rush. Call Lon Or Leslie (828) 894 - 7033 or (828) 817 - 9764

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Generator - 10HP, Portable, 5000 watt. Comes with Trailer. Asking $500. Call 843-345-7758

WANTED TO BUY - VEHICLES WANT TO BUY: Junk cars, trucks and vans. Call anytime for pick up. (828)223-0277

WE PAY CASH For junk & cheap running cars. Most cars $200 to $750. Towed from your location. No fee for towing. FAST SERVICE. (828) 289 - 4938.

COMMERCIAL Commercial Space: South Trade St. location, $500 per month with lease & security. Call Allan at Pruette & Associates, 828-859-9715 or 828-817-1868 Office Space: Approx. 1,700 sq. ft., 2nd floor walk-up from S. Trade Street, $900 per month with lease & security. Call Allan at Pruette & Associates, 828-859-9715 or 828-817-1868 Office Space: Suite with three offices, reception area, kitchenette & bath. $1,000 with lease & security. Call Allan at Pruette & Associates, 828-859-9715 or 828-817-1868

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Buy, Sell, Trade, Work … With Your Neighbors! WANTED TO BUY WE BUY FIREARMS! We buy hand guns and rifles, new and old, short and long. Call 828-395-1396 or 828-393-0067

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WANTED Want to Buy Cars! No title, no problem. Must have ID. Will pick up anywhere, 24/7. Never any towing fee. Price is $325 cash to max. $3325 cash, on the spot. Call (828)748-6739 or (864)580-0241

LEGALS

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF POLK IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 10 SP 56

In the matter of the Foreclosure of the Deed of Trust Of James F. Ott and Stephanie Ott, Husband and Wife, GRANTOR TO Dwayne H. Wiseman, TRUSTEE UTOMOTIVE As recorded in Book 283, Page 415 of the 2002 Ford Taurus, SES Polk County Registry Deluxe. 37,000 miles, Asking $5000.00, Please / See Appointment of Call 724-331-0099 Substitute Trustee as recorded in ISCELLANEOUS Book 380, Page 589, Polk County Registry Day Care Closed, Everything must go immediately. 1 price takes all. AMENDED NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE Books, Furniture & Toys TRUSTEE'S SALE etc. Call for more informaOF REAL ESTATE tion 864-809-0741.

Letter to the Editor

Garbage vigilante strikes again

To the Editor: There has been another sighting of a garbage vigilante, garbage sculpture. While picking up the northern entrance to Tryon, I spotted the assembled pile of items seen in the picture to the right, which includes a very nice, full leather top, high heel shoe, probably a victim of a New Year’s

Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by James F. Ott and Stephanie Ott, recorded in Book 283, at Page 415, Polk County Registry and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and failure to carry out or perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court of Polk County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned, Juliana Ferguson Substitute Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on the 2nd day of February, 2012, at 12:00 o'clock P.M., at the door of the Polk County Courthouse, Columbus, North Carolina, the following described real property (including the house and any other im-

LEGALS provements thereon): BEING all that certain tract of land containing 3.32 acres, as shown and delineated upon a plat entitled, “John J. & Sandra Lee Franks, Tryon Twp., Polk Co., N. Car.” dated November 9, 1994 and prepared by Butler Associates, Registered Land Surveyor, Tryon, North Carolina, which plat is recorded in Card File C at Page 315, Polk County Registry; reference being made to said recorded plat for a full and complete description. The real property hereinabove described will be sold “as is” “where is”. There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale will be made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, restrictions and easements of record and assessments, if any. The record owner(s) of the

celebration. Once again, I have to ask, why do we tolerate so much garbage? Are we immune to it? There is no board, council, chamber, church, club, mutual admiration society or commission with the word civic in their goals that should have a meeting, or adjourn a meeting, without considering the garbage they observed on the way to the meeting or the garbage they will pass on the way home from the meeting. How can any business grow or sell in a community where garbage

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above described real property as reflected on the records of the Polk County Registry not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice is: James F. Ott and wife, Stephanie Ott.

five (5) percent of the amount bid, or Seven Hundred Fifty and No/100 Dollars ($750.00). Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C.G.S. Sec. 45 21.30(d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law.

son who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, pursuant to N.C.G.S. Sec. 105-228.30, in the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) per each Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or fractional part thereof of the final sale price, and the Clerk of Courts fee pursuant to N.C.G.S. Sec. 7A-308, in the amount of Forty-five Cents ($0.45) per each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or fractional part thereof of the final sale price or Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), whichever is less. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. Sec. 45 21.10(b), and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Substitute Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit of the greater of

NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS:

Dated the 10th day of January, 2012. Juliana Ferguson, Substitute Trustee 70 Stamey Road Candler, NC 28715 (828) 273-8882 Telephone

An order for possession Tryon Daily Bulletin of the property may be is- Jan. 20 and 27, 2012 sued pursuant to N.C.G.S. Sec. 45-21.29 FC/OTT, JAMES F. in favor of the purchaser and against the party or Selling your home? parties in possession by Advertise here and the clerk of superior court sell it faster. of the county in which the Call Classifieds property is sold. Any perat 828.859.9151.

is the first and last impression? A garbage-free, civic-minded community does not need organizations to become garbage free. It doesn’t take a TDDA, PCCF, DOT or town crew to make it happen. It takes individuals like you and me and garbage vigilante pointing it out. Bending over is good exercise. Take a purposeful walk. Which one of the local towns, Columbus, Saluda, Tryon, Landrum, would win a garbage free contest? You vote. –– Garland Rice, Tryon

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Stony Knoll CME to host gospel singing at Polk Middle On Sunday, Jan. 22 at 3 p.m., the community is invited to a gospel singing, hosted by Stony Knoll CME Church and held at Polk County Middle School in Mill Spring. Appearing on the program will be several well-known Upstate singing groups: • The Gospel Melodyaires of Greer • The Silver Trumpets of Woodruff • The Gospel Prophets of Woodruff

• The Williams Gospelaires of Spartanburg Also appearing will be some local favorites: the Green Creek Male Chorus and the Wheat Creek Male Chorus. Other locals may appear. An offering will be taken rather than a ticket sale. Ricky Cummings is program sponsor, and Rev. Arbutus Hines is pastor of Stony Knoll CME Church. – article submitted by Evelyn Petty

Home-schooled students present ‘Winter Wonderland of Learning’ Classical Conversations of Inman, S.C. and surrounding areas will present “A Winter Wonderland of Learning,” a performance of learned subject matter by local home-educated children on Friday, Jan. 27, 6:30 p.m. at The Community Bible Church of Holly Springs, S.C. The address is 2515 Holly Springs Road, Inman, S.C. Classical Conversations is an educational service to home schooling families across the United States. Locally, children, along with a parent, meet once a week at The Community Bible Church to learn various subjects, such as English, Latin, math, science, history, geography, music and art. Classical Conversations uses experienced home schooling parents modeling to other parents the Classical method of education (the Trivium) and using a biblical

world view during the weekly classes. The children interact with other children and the parents are encouraged by one another. Currently the local Classical Conversations group has foundations classes for grades 4K-6, an essentials class of English grammar and writing for fourthsixth graders, and Challenge A for middle school grades. For the 2012-2013 school year, the group plans to add another middle school class called Challenge B and a Challenge I freshman high school class. For more information, visit www.classicalconversations. com. Home school families can receive information about the local Classical Conversations group by emailing ccinmanpam@gmail.com. – article submitted by Pam Purdy

Meeting Place bridge results The results of Wednesday afternoon bridge played at the Meeting Place on Jan. 11 and 18 were as follows: Jan. 11 – First: John Misencik; second: Betty Fenner; third:

Joyce Shaw; fourth: Margaret Kennard Jan. 18 – First: Joyce Shaw; second: Jane Janke; third: Morton Poliakoff; fourth: Henry Moffatt Jr. – article submitted

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Tryon Estates is an ACTS retirement community. ACTS is one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit developers of retirement communities. Like all ACTS communities, Tryon Estates is a Life Care community, where you’ll be assured that monthly fees will never increase as a result of the need for a higher level of care. And with the ACTS Samaritan Fund you are guaranteed residency should your financial resources become depleted through no fault of your own. Tryon Estates will infuse your retirement with an amenities-rich lifestyle, and greater opportunities to pursue passions and pastimes. We’ll fulfill your life with budding friendships, engaging activities and a lovely, spacious home on our 215-acre campus. Choosing Tryon Estates means choosing ACTS. Both choices offer the clearest path to a rewarding retirement.

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BMW expansion to create 300 jobs in Spartanburg area BMW’s Spartanburg County plant is growing again. The automaker announced it will invest $900 million in the plant over the next three years and create 300 new jobs. The investment will allow BMW to expand production of its X-model family with a new BMW X4 and raise its production capacity at the plant to 350,000 units annually. Last year the plant produced 276,065 vehicles, a 73 percent increase over 2010. About 70 percent of the vehicles produced at the Spartanburg plant were exported last year, going to more than 130 markets around the world. “This is one reaction to the rising global demand for our BMW X models,” said FrankPeter Arndt, a BMW Group Board Member responsible for production. BMW’s latest expansion will raise its total investment in South Carolina to nearly $6 billion and lift employment at the Spartanburg County plant to 7,500 by the end of this year. The automaker decided in 1992 to build its only U.S. plant in South Carolina, and began operations at the Spartanburg plant in 1994 with 500 employees. The automaker recently celebrated the production milestone of 2,000,000 vehicles made at the Spartanburg plant. – source: S.C. Department of Commerce, 1/12/12

The environmental groups challenged the state’s decision in 2009 to issue an air-quality permit for the $1.8 billion coal plant expansion at Cliffside, claiming Duke violated federal requirements for utilities to use the most efficient available technology. Duke has claimed the new Cliffside generator will use the most efficient technology for reducing pollutants from coal-fired plants. Duke initially committed to closing about 1,000 megawatts of older coal plants and said it expected to close the additional plants in the future. Duke commits in the settlement to close the full 1,600 megawatts of older plants. The organizations that filed a lawsuit against Duke include the Environmental Defense Fund, National Parks Conservation Association, Sierra Club and Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. A Duke Energy spokesman said the utility is pleased to resolve the legal issues relating to the Cliffside plant, which is now nearly complete. The utility said it has begun start-up tests for the new plant and plans to start producing power later this year. The less efficient plants to be closed include four of the oldest units at Cliffside, which were already shut down. The utility said it will shut down the remainder of the plants listed in the settlement by 2015. – source: Charlotte Business Journal, 1/17/12

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*** Duke Energy has agreed to shut down more of its older power plants to end a lawsuit against its new, 825-megawatt Cliffside plant in Rutherford County. A group of environmental organizations agreed to drop the lawsuit in exchange for Duke’s commitment to close approximately 1,600 megawatts of older, less efficient coal plants.

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relocation gain in the country last year, with 489 more families moving in than moving out. Texas ranked first with a net gain of 1,556, followed by Florida with 809. North Carolina had almost an equal number moving in and moving out, with a net relocation loss of four. Allied said it recorded 2,741 families moving in to North Carolina last year, while 2,745 moved out. The moving company said 1,305 families moved out of South Carolina last year, while 1,794 moved in. Georgia also had a net gain with 244 more families moving in than moving out. After years as one of the leading outbound states, California had a net relocation gain of 347, and it was the most mobile state, with more than 12,000 interstate moves. Illinois had the largest net relocation loss (1,198), followed by Pennsylvania, Michigan, New Jersey and New York. Allied Van Lines Vice President and General Manager Bill Lyon said increases in relocations

“are consistent with what we’ve seen when the economy begins to emerge from a recessionary period. Relocation for employment is the leading motivation for an individual to move.” – source: www.gsabusiness. com, 1/3/12; www.prnewswire. com, 1/3/12 *** South Carolina had the second highest increase nationally in home prices in November, according to the CoreLogic home price index. The company reported that home prices were up 2.8 percent in South Carolina in November compared to a year earlier. That increase trailed only Vermont at 4.3 percent. South Carolina also had the second highest appreciation in November, excluding distressed sales, which include short sales and real-estate-owned transactions. CoreLogic reports South Carolina had a 4.9 percent increase in home prices, excluding distressed sales, second only to Maine at 4.9 percent. South Carolina was one of 13 states that had a price increase

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lion jobs in 2011, the first year of net gains after three years of net job losses. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; source: www.charlotte observer.com, 1/18/12 *** Daimler Trucks North America announced it plans to add 1,200 jobs in the Charlotte area. The company said it will add 1,101 jobs at its Freightliner truck plant in Rowan County and about 100 jobs at its parts plant in Gastonia. The company said it will add a second shift at the Cleveland plant in Rowan County, hiring back many workers who were laid off in 2009. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We at Daimler have successfully left the recession behind,â&#x20AC;? said Roger Nielsen, Daimlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chief operating officer. Hiring is expected to begin in February and the company said it should reach full capacity by September. Daimler currently employs more than 4,800 people at facilities in Cleveland, Gastonia, Mount Holly and High Point. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; source: Charlotte Business Journal, 1/12/12

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*** A large mixed-use development on Main Street in downtown Greenville is moving ahead after below-market financing was secured for the project. Greenville New Markets Opportunity LLC said more than $18.5 million is available for the Hughes Development Corp. project at the corner of Main and Washington streets. The development, located next to Piazza Bergamo, is expected to include the corporate headquarters of CertusBank, which will employ 350 people. The womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retail store Anthropologie and Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd P.A. law firm, employing 100 people, also plan to occupy the development. Bob Hughes, president of Hughes Development Corp, said the new markets tax credit financing from Greenville New Markets Opportunity LLC helped pull the (Continued on page 21)

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Lillie Mae Hannon Conner, 99, of Green Creek died Thursday, Jan. 19 in White Oak Manor in Tryon. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 in the McFarland Funeral Chapel, with

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financing package together, along with additional new markets tax credit and debt financing by TD Bank. “New markets tax credits allowed us to afford a site that owners had been assembly for year, many of them the high-priced years,” said Hughes. “They also allowed us to partner with the city, requiring less city investment for a project intended to revitalize this entire end of town.” An analysis by Implan forecasts that Project One will provide 544 jobs during the construction period and 672 permanent jobs. Phase one, including 40,000 to 50,000 square feet of retail and 135,000 square feet of office space, is expected to begin in July. Up to 11 stories and an additional 200,000-square-feet of office space or a hotel is planned in phase two. “There will be more people on the street, shopping, eating and walking,” said Greenville Mayor Knox White when the project was announced last May. “I think we’ll have as strong of a retail component as any downtown in America.” – source: www.gsabusines. com, 1/17/12

Rev. Tommy Turner officiating. Family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday night in the McFarland Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in the Green Creek First Baptist Church cemetery, Green Creek. An online guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com. McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon. which went beyond even the recommendations of the county planning board. The planning board recommended new rules to limit light pollution from new commercial and industrial developments. County commissioners decided to extend limits to new high density residential developments. The rules do not apply to single family homes, or new public buildings. The new rules limit the amount of light that reaches the property line of new developments. Light must be directed where it is needed, and the placement of street lights is restricted. Commissioners also went beyond the planning board’s recommendation in requiring “dusk-todawn utility/security” lights to be in compliance with the new rules within five years. At a public hearing before commissioners this week, Calvin Chrisman said light should be directed to the ground, not the sky. He said he lives on a mountain about 1,500 feet above Garren Creek in Fairview, N.C., but he can clearly see lights in the development. “If they are shining at me,” he said, “they are shining into neighbor’s bedrooms, glaring into the streets.” However, Kathy Rhodarmer urged commissioners to think of the elderly, and she asked them to consider the cost of required upgrades. “I’ve never seen so many people who want to tell others what to do,” she said. – source: Asheville CitizenTimes, 1/18/12

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Ajax, a lover not a warrior “He’s just too strong,” was It was mid September of the previous year that Ajax was the reason. The second adoptee said brought to us as a stray turn-in. When I first saw him, the beauty he was bothering the cats, but of this boy took my breath away. they did adopt another dog so I He is a mastiff-pointer mix who haven’t any complaints. somehow managed to comAjax is a strong, sweet lovbine the beauty of both breeds able dog who is game for play at perfectly. Cute any time. If you and cuddly he have larger dogs, Humane Society is not, but large he’d be an excelSpecial Cases and loving, he’s lent companion. Leonard Rizzo all that. ChocoMost of all, don’t late brown and let his size fool white and at 1½ years of age, you – there isn’t a mean bone in he is a ball of energy. his body. Spending time with this boy I could think of dozens of is one of my favorite things to scenarios where he’d be the do when I’m at the shelter. perfect pet. “Good morning Ajax,” I say Ajax reminds me of a tale as I approach his cage. written a few months back feaAjax will roll over on his turing Durango. That big bold back and stick his feet in the boy is now in the happiest of air while displaying a lopsided circumstances and the bond begrin in anticipation of my visit. tween him and his new owner is All the things I love about unshakable. him are exactly the reason he’s I pray that the proper and rebeen with us for so long. Count- sponsible owners will come along less visitors to the shelter have and give my boy Ajax a good commented on this beautiful forever home. All one needs to boy and he’s even been adopted understand is that this boy’s heart twice. The first time he was re- is just as big and beautiful as his turned, the adopters expressed outward appearance. such a love for him it was hard Thanks for listening. Yes, to imagine them giving him up. there is a Santa Claus.

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Cardinals wrestling dominates two more opponents by Joey Millwood

The season is in its backstretch for the Landrum wrestling team. Head coach Josh Fowler and the Cardinals took one more step towards a second straight region championship on Wednesday night. Landrum dominated Blacksburg and the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind Sports (SCSDB) to remain undefeated in region play. “We’ve beaten everyone once now,” Fowler said. Landrum beat Blacksburg 5718 and SCSDB 66-6. Against SCSDB, Landrum got pins from Erik Wiley (106), Josh Jones (113), Hunter Rossi (120), Paul Miller (138) and Drew Burns (145). Burns (130) won in overtime for the Cardinals by decision. Feenix Smith (170) won by decision. The Cardinals (8-14, 6-0) will have the opportunity to wrap up its

Landrum’s Drew Burns wrestles against Blacksburg on Wednesday night. The Cardinals can lock up the region with two matches next week against four region foes. (photo by Joey Millwood)

second straight Region II-1A title next week with four region match ups to go.

“We’ve done pretty good (this season),” head coach Josh Fowler said. “We’re very young.”

Landrum can wrap up the region title next Thursday with wins over St. Joseph’s and SCSDB.

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Many Mothers advocate from New Mexico speaks to Kiwanis Lucy Newman of Santa Fe, N.M. spoke to the Tryon Kiwanis Club recently about Many Mothers, a nonprofit organization that provides support for families with new babies. The mission statement says, “Many Mothers strengthens communities by providing vital support at the pivotal time when a new baby joins a family. Skilled volunteers share their expertise to help a family with its practical, educational and emotional concerns. Mothers are physically renewed and psychologically empowered to meet the daily challenges of raising a family. Family members are supported in attachment and in bonding which is critical to a child’s life-long physical and emotional development. Many

Mothers’ “village” approach to family support creates a brighter future for our children and our communities.” Many Mothers has served the Santa Fe community for 18 years, helping 450 moms, 480 newborns (38 sets of twins, two sets of triplets and two older adopted children) and 234 siblings. Many Mothers also supports replication of its program in other communities with its “How to....” guidebook and personal mentoring. New programs are now under way in Los Alamos, N.M., Washington state, Minnesota, Ohio, Michigan, with others in development. To find out more about Many Mothers, visit the website at www.manymothers.org.

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Lucy Newman of Santa Fe, N.M. (left) with her twin sister, Lynn Montgomery. Montgomery, a member of Tryon Kiwanis Club, invited her sister to speak to the club about Many Mothers, a non-profit organization that provides support for families with new babies. (photo submitted by Lynn Montgomery)

Newman was invited to speak at the meeting by her twin sister, Lynn Montgomery,

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Palm trees, lush tropical orchids; greetings from Sarasota “...The woods from brook to where the top of the hill looks over the fog, send up not one bird. So absolute, it is no other than happiness itself, a breathing too quiet to hear.” ~ Denise Levertov, excerpt from “The Breathing” Welcome to mid-January 2012 Saluda news and notations. Palm trees, lush tropical orchids, turquoise ocean and sunlight on dripping Spanish moss are daily views here in Sarasota. So far the only white stuff I’ve seen is sand—winter seems far away right now. I write this column, thanks to a handy laptop computer and wireless connection. Sometimes technology is useful, once you understand it, which I’m still working on! Yesterday, I hauled painting supplies out to the ocean, out past Long Boat Key up toward Anna Maria Island, a view of which I had mostly to myself,

Train buffs will be delighted since the winds were up, the to know that Charlene Pace water choppy. The afternoon sky had lay- says the historic train calendar ers of pink scarves floating in with 16 train pictures is still the blue gray over the restless available at several downtown sea, kissed by the white sand. businesses- or call Charlene at Of course, I had to take time to 828-749-2641. The first train came through pick up a few Saluda in 1878. shells, each Saluda This calendar one different News & is printed right and wonderful Notations here in Saluda in the palm of and a percentmy hand. One by Bonnie Bardos age of proceeds can never have go to the Saenough shells, or ever lose that sense of wonder luda Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary fund to benefit needy at admiring their beauty. Saluda Elementary’s Parent children and families. Extra love, hugs and prayers Teacher Student Organization is having a discount card fund raiser are sent to Julie Foster Collins that supports both our wonderful and her sweet daughter, Emorie, Saluda School and local Saluda who has been undergoing chemo businesses. A win-win situation treatments in Asheville. Update: for everyone, and you save mon- Emorie is still undergoing treatey, which makes it even better. ments, so please keep that love Cards may be purchased at city coming to this family. Saluda Community Land hall, Green River BBQ or in the Trust meets at 3 p.m. on the first school secretary’s office.

and third Wednesday at Saluda Presbyterian Church. Saluda Center will feature Saluda School students’ artwork through February. A reception will be held Jan. 26, 5-7 p.m. Happy January birthday to Foster Archer, Brandy Bradley, Alex Bardos, Carolyn Ashburn, Scott Kinard, Donna Bond, Greer Eargle, Wyatt Alan Pace, Irma Anderson, Paul Aaybe, Rich Rauschenbach, Phyllis Arrington and Cheryl Harbin. Thank you for reading this column; as ever, the goal is to make you, dear reader, feel like you’re enjoying a front porch visit with me. Your comments are always wanted and valued. Keep in mind if you have something of note, feel free to e-mail me at bbardos@gmail. com or call me at 749-1153. You may also visit my website for writing, thoughts, and painting at www.bonniebardos. com.

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Seilers to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary Dallas and Leona Seiler of Tryon formerly of Marshall, Mich. and Edcouch, Texas will mark their 60th wedding anniversary on Feb. 11 with an open house at the Tryon Youth Center in Tryon. Dallas Seiler married the former Leona Kowalski on Feb. 23, 1952 in Coldwater, Mich. The couple has three children, Lance (Barb) Seiler of Swanton, Ohio, Howard (Cathy) Seiler of Mars Hill, N.C. and Roxanne (Alan) Cordonier of Greenville, S.C. They have six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Dallas worked at Ronan & Kunzl Inc. for 32 years and Leona taught school in Branch and Calhoun counties for 28 years. – article submitted

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How to get your affairs in order; getting organized Dear Savvy Senior I would like to get my personal and financial information organized so my kids will know what’s going on when I die. Any tips would be appreciated. ~ Overwhelmed Senior Dear Overwhelmed, Organizing your important papers and personal information is a smart move and a great gift to your loved ones. Here are some tips to help you get started.

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children some personal things outside of my estate plan? A. Yes, we have had clients be very creative in the ways they choose to communicate with their loved ones after they are gone. My own uncle left a very touching and inspirational letter to each of his sons. I have had clients leave detailed letters outlining their wishes for future generations, their values and philosophy of life. Several have even videotaped their messages to children and grandchildren. Many of these messages have been quite well done and much appreciated by the recipients.

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Get Organized The first step in getting your affairs in order is to gather up all your important personal, financial and legal information so you can arrange it in a format that will benefit you now, and your loved ones later. Then you’ll need to sit down and create various lists of important information and instructions of how you want certain things handled when you die or if you become incapacitated. Here’s a checklist of areas you need to focus on. Personal Information • Contacts: Make a master list of names and phone numbers of close friends, family, clergy, doctors, and professional advisers such as your lawyer, accountant, broker and insurance agent. • Personal documents: Include such items as your birth certificate, Social Security card, marriage license, military discharge papers, etc. • Secured places: List all the places you keep under lock and key or protected by password, such as safe deposit boxes, safe combination, security alarms, etc. • Service providers: Provide contact information of the companies or people who provide you

Savvy Senior regular services such as utility companies, lawn service, etc. • Pets: If you have a pet, give instructions for the care of the animal. • End of life: Indicate your wishes for organ, tissue or body donation including documentation (see donatelife.net), and write out your funeral instructions. If you’ve made pre-arrangements with a funeral home include a copy of agreement, their contact information and whether you’ve prepaid or not. Legal Documents • Will: Include the original copy of your will and other estate planning documents you’ve made. • Power of attorney: This names someone you trust to handle money matters if you’re incapacitated. If you don’t have a will or power of attorney, do-it-yourself resources like legalzoom.com can help you create them for a few dollars. • Advance directives: These documents – a living will and medical power of attorney – spell out your wishes regarding your end-of-life medical treatment when you can no longer make decisions for yourself. For free advanced directive forms visit caringinfo.org or call 800-658-8898. Financial Records • Income and debt: Make a list of all income sources such as pensions, Social Security, IRAs, 401Ks, interest, investments, etc. And do the same for any debt you may have – mortgage, credit cards, medical bills, car payment. • Financial accounts: List all bank and brokerage accounts

(checking, savings, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, IRAs, etc.) and their contact information. Keep current statements from each institution in your files. • Company benefits: List any retirement plans, pensions or benefits from your current or former employer including the contact information of the benefits administrator. • Insurance: List the insurance policies you have (life, longterm care, home, auto, Medicare, Medigap, prescription drug, etc.) including the policy numbers, insurance agents and phone numbers. • Credit cards: List all credit and charge cards, including the card numbers and contact information. • Property: List real estate, vehicles and other properties you own, rent or lease and include documents such as deeds, titles, and loan or lease agreements. • Taxes: Keep copies of tax returns for seven years and the contact information of your tax preparer. Keep all your organized information and files together in one convenient location – ideally in a fireproof filing cabinet or safe in your home. Also be sure to review and update it every year, and don’t forget to tell your loved ones where they can find it. Savvy tips: To help you get organized, Nolo (nolo.com, 800728-3555) offers a great resource book called “Get It Together” for $18.50. You can also purchase helpful guides at organizemyaffairs.com. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, Okla. 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

Internet based bridge class Jan. 25 at Polk Library A short class on playing bridge on the internet will be presented at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at the Polk County Library computer room.

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com will be accessed; all participants will log on and learn the technical aspects of the website, which is free. The class will be presented on an overhead screen so all can

follow along. Dan Dworkin will be the presenter. To register call 828-894-8721 ext. 226. – article submitted by Dan Dworkin

Lodge. He served in the U.S. Army as Medic during WWII. Friday January 20, In , addition to 2012 his wife, he is survived by a son, Bill Horne of Green Creek; four daughters, Juanita Odel of Sunny View, In theHorne middle the ComMarilyn andof Regina Pate, m u n of i t yGreen C h o Creek. r u s C hand r i sLaura tmas both concert Dec. 11 with a fullSaenger of Hickory, N.C.; four hsisters, o u s e Geneva a u d i e Harrell n c e , cof h oBakrus president Art Imogene Brown asked ersville, N.C., Burns accompanist McNeil to of Inman, S.C.,Pam Janice Fagan of play pianoand fanfare an Greena Creek Linda for Horne announcement. of McAdenville, N.C.; 10 grandHe then surprised herBradwith children, Kim Odel, Kelly the announcement that she ley, Lee Bradley, Brandon Horne, was theHorne, recipient of aHorne, Paul Ashley Rebecca Harris Fellowship. Joseph Pate, Jacob Pate, Miles T h e pand r e sWill t i g i oSaenger; u s R o t aand ry Saenger Ifive n t egreat-grandchildren. rnational Fellowship, “in appreciation of The family will tangible receive and significant friends from 11:30assistance a.m.-1:30 gp.m. i v eFriday, n f o r July t h e15f uatr Mill t h e rCreek ance of better and Church of understanding the Brethren Fellowfship r i e nHall. d l y Funeral r e l a t i oservices n s a m owill ng peoples the in world,” refollow at of 2 p.m. the church flects a financial sanctuary, conducteddonation by Rev. of the Abe. Rotary Club Steven Burial willofbeTryon in the in her cemetery. name. church T h e a w a r dmay w abe s imade n r e cinMemorials ognition McNeil’s loyal memory ofofBrandon Horne to and professional of the Leukemia and support Lymphoma the Community for Society, 4530 ParkChorus Rd, #240, 2Charlotte, 2 s p r i n N.C. g a n28209. d 30 ChristmasCondolences concerts, amay timebeduring left at which more than $250,000 www.pettyfuneralhome.com. wasPetty raised through Funeral Home&concert Crematory, Landrum.

and the Woodmen of len (Rudy) Waymon of Syracuse, the World. Mr. Gibbs was the N.Y., Kenneth Simmons of HousTexas, and Lovell Simmons husband of Omie Lee Laughter ton, Tryon Daily Bulletin / The World ’s Smallest Daily Newspaper Ga.; (Andrea) of Lawrenceville, Gibbs, who died in 1986. one sister, Frances Fox of RiverSurvivors include one daughdale, Ga.; three brothers, John Irter, Patsy Gibbs Toney (Dean) vin Waymon of Antelope, Calif., of Rutherfordton, N.C.; son, Carrol Waymon of San Diego, Harold Gibbs of Rutherfordton, N.C.; one sister, Alvah Gibbs Calif., and Samuel Waymon of of Columbus; and a brother , Nyack, N.Y.; a host of grandchilHerbert Gibbs of Mill Spring. dren, great-grandchildren, other Also surviving are five grandchil- relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by dren, Randy Toney (Kimberly), both parents, Mary Kate and John Marc Toney (LeeAnn), Lora D. Waymon; son, Van Waymon; Brock (Jeff), Jeffrey Gibbs (Colsisters, Lucile Waddell and Nina leen) and Elizabeth Gibbs and Simone (Eunice) and brother, six great-grandchildren, Mason Harold Waymon Sr. Toney, Kevin Gibbs, Anthony Brock, Bryan Gibbs, Nick Gibbs and Zane Gibbs. Funeral services were held Must 7/19/11 Sunday, July 16, in the McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon. Burial was in Polk Memorial Gardens, Columbus, with military rites by the Polk County Memorial Burial Squad. Memorials may President be made toArt Brown honors long-time chorus Community Chorus accompanist Pam McNeil as a recipient of a Rotary International Hospice of Rutherford County, Paul Fellowship. The N.C. announcement came during the chorus’ P. O. Harris Box 336, Forest City, Christmas concert on Dec. 11. (photo by Peter Eisenbrown) 28043 or Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 130 Forest Glen Dr, ticket sales for28722. the Rotary d i r e c t o r M a r k S c h w e i z e r. Columbus, N.C. Club of Tryon Scholarship The family will be at the home Rehearsals begin Monday, Fund. of his daughter, Patsy Gibbs Feb. 27, 6:30 p.m. at Tryon The 400 MayRadar 6 spring Toney, Rd.,concert Ruther- Presbyterian Church. – article submitted ofordton, f t h e N.C. chorus will again by Art Brown find McNeil teaming with An online guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com. McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.

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