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Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Vol. 85 / No. 9

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Stockdale heads to D.C. Polk High junior selected for U.S. Senate Youth Program in March by Barbara Tilly and Lee Stockdale

Polk County High School junior Ben Stockdale got some exciting news recently. N.C. Senators Richard Burr and Kay Hagan announced that Stockdale, who lives in Tryon, is one of two N.C. students selected as delegates to the 50th Anniversary United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP), which will be held March 3–10 in Washington, D.C. On Wednesday, Feb. 8, Stockdale received his final packet from the program ad(Continued on page 3)

Ben Stockdale stands outside Polk County High School in a still from the opening of the video he created as part of his application for the U.S. Senate Youth Program.

Area residents have two opportunities to help their neighbors Saturday, Feb. 11. A benefit with live music food and a silent auction for Chuck Britton will be held at the Tryon Depot from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. In addition, Mary Parker is throwing a combined 70th birthday party and benefit for Outreach from 2-6 p.m. at the Tryon Congregational Church.

Polk County’s election filing period begins Monday, Feb. 13 by Leah Justice

Polk County residents will have the next 12 business days to file for local positions. The filing period for this year’s election begins Monday, Feb. 13 at noon and ends Wednesday, Feb. 29 at noon. Residents can file as candidates at

the Polk County Board of Elections Office located on the second floor of the Womack building in Columbus. Polk County positions available include three open county commissioner seats and the seats of the register of

Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties

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

Today

Landrum Library will offer free tax filing help on Friday, Feb. 10 for those whose household income is $50,000 or below. You must call 864-582-2975 to schedule an appointment, specifying the Landrum Library as the location where you want your appointment. The help will be provided by IRS-certified volunteers. 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,

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weekly bingo games, Fridays, 7 p.m., 43 Depot St., Tryon. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Smoke-free. Narcotics Anon., Saluda Senior Center, Friday, 8 p.m.

Saturday

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. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. Tryon Toy Makers Museum, open Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 43 E. Howard St., Tryon. 828-290-6600. Soup kitchen, sponsored by the Tryon Fire Dept. and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, will be held Saturday, Feb. 11, 1-4 p.m. at the Tryon Fire Dept. Local chefs will compete in a cook-off. Upstairs Artspace will hold an open house for the end of the “Have a Heart” silent auction on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 4-6 p.m. Bids for the hearts created by area artists will be accepted until last call at 5:30 p.m. The auction benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters. Light refreshments will be served.

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. and 1:30 p.m., with bridge discussion session at 12:45 p.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. 828-894-0001. Christian Fellowship Lun-

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Today: Mostly cloudy, with 60 percent chance of rain. High 57, low 37. Saturday: Par tly Mostly cloudy Partly cloudy cloudy, with 10 percent chance of rain. High 45, low 22. Sunday: Sunny, with no chance of rain. High 45, low 26. Monday: Partly cloudy, with 20 percent chance of rain. High 51, low 34. Wednesday’s weather was: High 57, low 34, no rain.

Obituaries Glennie Allan Casey, p. 14 Donna Parker, p. 26 Elsie Lilian Wiegel, p. 22 Jewell Wilson Williams, p. 22

cheon, 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. Foothills Association of Master Gardeners will sponsor a program on Monday, Feb. 13 at 1:30 p.m. at Isothermal Community College in Columbus. Mary Reeves will speak on how to “Edit Your Garden” to establish an attractive low-maintenance landscape. FAMG members will meet after the presentation. 828894-8509. Male Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Mondays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Landrum Library, free yoga classes. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Limited to first 30 people. Thermal Belt Stamp Club, first and third Mondays of each month, 7:30 p.m., Tryon Federal Bank, Columbus. Visitors wel-

come. Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 8 p.m., Columbus Presbyterian Church.

Tuesday

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Tuesdays, Ozone Drive and Hwy. 176, Saluda. Polk County Transportation Authority makes a regular trip to Hendersonville on the first and third Tuesday of each month. 894-8203. 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, 800-6177132 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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ministrators. It contained his plane ticket, instructions and his official badge that says, “Benjamin Stockdale. North Carolina.” “I’m really excited!” Stockdale said. He said he can’t wait to get to know the other kids in the program, from all over the country. Stockdale serves as junior class president at Polk County High School. He has been a governor’s page and is vice president of the Green Team, a school club that raises environmental awareness to help make the school more energy efficient. Stockdale also founded the A+ Program, a tutorial program that allows high school students to serve as academic role models for low-performing middle school students. “To our knowledge, no one from Polk County has ever been selected to participate in the program,” said Lee Stockdale, Ben’s

Ben Stockdale (second from left) and Will Trakas (left) of Polk County High School with Niklas Burkhart and David Jenet of Pirmasens, Germany. The students are participants in a Rotary Club of Tryon exhchange program. They are shown here with Petra Harrelson, co-chair of the youth exchange program. (photo submitted by Bill Hillhouse)

father. “I would like to say that Ben was solely responsible for every aspect of his application. He worked on the application for

a month and all Gail and I knew was, ‘Whew, Ben is sure working hard on that thing.’” Stockdale had to produce a

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Ben Stockdale (third from right) with (left to right) Caleb Parsons, Mason Umlauf, Isla Neel, Will Trakas, Cade Underwood and Ralph Jennings. The group is standing in front of some of the Christmas trees they grew. The trees, plus Fraser fir trees from Avery County and a variety of baked goods, were sold at the high school in November. Proceeds benefited the high school. (photo submitted by Ben Stockdale)

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Important dates for 2012 election Filing dates

Feb. 13-29

Absentee by mail voting begins

March 19

Voter registration deadline

April 13

One-stop early voting begins (primary) April 19 Deadline for absentee by mail requests (primary) May 1, 2012 One-Stop Early Voting Ends (Primary) May 5 Primary election day

May 8

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May 15

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June 4-29

Soil & Water Conservation District board filing period

June 11-July 6

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Nov. 8

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deeds and clerk of superior court. Board of education and soil and water conservation district seats are also open this year, but filing for those positions doesn’t begin until June 4 and June 11 respectively.

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service. While in Washington Stockdale and the other student delegates will attend meetings and briefings with senators and Congressional staff, the president, a justice of the Supreme Court, leaders of cabinet agencies, an ambassador to the United States and top members of the national media. The students will also tour many of the national monuments and several museums and they will stay at the historic Mayflower Hotel in downtown Washington, D.C. In addition to the program week, the Hearst Foundations provide each of the 104 student delegates with a $5,000 undergraduate college scholarship with encouragement to continue coursework in government, history and public affairs. Program administrators em-

The seats of Polk County Commissioners Renée McDermott (D), Tom Pack (R) and Cindy Walker (D) are open this year, as is the register of deeds seat currently held by Sheila Whitmire (R). The seat of the Polk County (Continued on page 8)

“I’m excited about the things I’ve done, and if given a chance at the brighter future, who knows what my life may hold.” -- Ben Stockdale

phasize that transportation and all expenses are also provided by The Hearst Foundations; no government funds are utilized. The chief educational officer in each state selects the delegates after nomination by teachers and principals. This year’s delegates were designated by Dr. June St. Clair Atkinson, Superintendent of Public Instruction. “I’m excited about the things I’ve done,” said Stockdale in his video, “and if given a chance at the brighter future, who knows what my life may hold.”

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Chef cook-off during Tryon soup kitchen Feb. 11 The Tryon Fire Department and Polk County Sheriff’s Office will host their second soup kitchen on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the Tryon Fire Department. Citizens are invited to enjoy a hot bowl of soup on what promises to be a cool Saturday afternoon. Containers of soup will be available to take home as well. New this month is a cook-off competition. Local chefs will bring their favorite creations for judging by a panel of five judges. For a small minimum donation, you can sample soup from each chef and vote for your favorite to win the People’s Choice award. Restaurants and chefs competing will include: Nana’s Kitchen, Elmo’s, Side Street Pizza, The Meeting Place, Sheriff Donald Hill, Tryon Daily Bulletin’s resident chef Leah Justice, Larkin’s, White Oak of Tryon, Tryon Estates, Mountain View BBQ, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, and Silla Beiler and Martina Schlabach of Foothills

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Clerk of Superior Court, currently held by Pam Hyder (D), is also open this year. Hyder was appointed last year to fill the unexpired term of former clerk Charlene Owens, who retired. Whoever is elected this year to the clerk position will serve the remainder of Owens’ term until 2014 and can run again for a four-year term in 2014. The register of deeds will serve a four-year term. The top two vote-getters for the commissioner seats will serve four-year terms, while the remaining winner will serve a two-year term. Any necessary primaries will be held on May 8. Other open seats this year include the representative for N.C. Senate District 47, currently held by Ralph Hise Jr. and the representative for N.C. House of Representatives District 113,

Community Chapel. The judges for the event will be St. Luke’s Hospital CEO Ken Shull, Tryon Police Chief Jeff Arrowood, Tryon Mayor Pro Tempore Roy Miller, Polk County IT Director and Magistrate Marche Pittman and Tryon Fire Chief and Interim Town Manager Joey Davis. “We’ve been impressed that donations have come in not only locally in Polk County but also as far away as Asheville to make sure this program continues,” said Chief Davis. “What started as the brainstorm of Captain Kim Pack has now turned into an outpouring of support from our community.” “For years we’ve been doing the Sheriff’s Fund for the Needy,” said Sheriff Hill. “What Kim saw as requests came in was the need for a hearty meal and simple companionship more so than what we’ve seen in the past. Quite simply it’s our job to respond to the (Continued on page 9)

Filing fees for local positions County commissioner $61 Register of deeds $340 Clerk of Superior Court $824 currently held by Trudi Walend, who was appointed to fill the unexpired term of David Guice, who resigned last year. The fee to file to run for county commissioner is $61. The fee to file for register of deeds is $340 and for clerk of court the fee is $824. The filing fees are based on the salaries of the positions. Other important dates for this year’s election include a voter registration deadline of April 13. One-stop voting for the primary begins on April 19 and ends on May 5. This year’s general election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

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Exploring percussion, didgeridoo at TFAC Mesmerizing tones and rhythms filled the Tryon Fine Arts Center in early February as multi-percussionist River Guerguerian teamed with didgeridoo master John Vorus to “Explore D y n a m i c R hy t h m and Sound.” River, an award-winning multi-percussionist, composer and e d u c a t o r, a n d John, experimental musical artist, shared information, expertise and inspiration with the “Explore the Arts” audience. TFAC’s next “Explore” program on March 1 will explore the tango. For more information, call 828859-8322, ext. 213. (photo submitted by Marianne Carruth)

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need. We’ve had a good working relationship with the Tryon Fire Department the last few years assisting those in need – thanks to the seasonal assistance grants we’ve both received from the Polk County Community Foundation. Thus, it’s a natural partnership that we hope becomes a long-term event.” “Donations – of all kinds – are what makes this work,” Pack said. “I really appreciate Foothills Community Chapel for the donations of homemade breads and desserts, and also Charles Weinhagen of U.S. Foods for his assistance and donations. It’s people like these folks that help make this such a team effort – and make it such a success.” Plans are under way for an even bigger event in March, but donations are needed to ensure the continued success of the soup kitchen. For more information, contact Pack at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 828-894-3001. – article submitted by Tryon Fire Chief Joey Davis

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Polk district court results a 65 mph zone. Rhodes was fined Friday, Jan. 27 session In Polk County District Court $65 and court costs. Chad Eric Franklin Kirby was held Friday, Jan. 27, 2012 with Judge David K. Fox presiding, convicted of misdemeanor break44 cases were heard. Some cases ing or entering, resisting public were continued, dismissed or sent officer and carrying a concealed weapon. Kirby was sentenced to to superior court. The following persons were 45 days in jail with credit for time convicted of a crime (names are served. Joshua Czeth Turner was congiven as they appear in court revicted of speeding 74 mph in a 65 cords): Amanda Michelle Belue was mph zone. Turner was fined $30 convicted of simple possession of and court costs. a schedule VI controlled substance Feb. 1 session In Polk County District Court and no operator’s license. Belue held Wedneswas sentenced d a y, F e b . 1 , to 21 days in jail Court Results 2012 with with credit for Judge Athena F. time served. Charles Matthew Moore was Brooks presiding, 118 cases were convicted of intoxicated and dis- heard. Some cases were continued, ruptive behavior. Moore was sen- dismissed or sent to superior court. The following persons were tenced to one year unsupervised probation, a $100 fine and court convicted of a crime (names are given as they appear in court recosts. Travis Axson Morris was con- cords): Courtney M. Bellefeuil was victed of making a false report of a theft of a motor vehicle. Morris convicted of speeding 94 mph in a was sentenced to one year unsu- 65 mph zone. Bellefeuil was fined pervised probation, an $80 fine and $94 and court costs. Pooya Eslami was convicted court costs. Robin Crystal Walker was con- of speeding 79 mph in a 65 mph victed of misdemeanor larceny. zone. Eslami was fined $30 and Walker was sentenced to 24 months court costs. Samantha Emory Foster was unsupervised probation, a $160 fine convicted of level 2 driving while and court costs. Debra V. Wulff was convicted impaired and misdemeanor larof level 5 driving while impaired. ceny. Foster was sentenced to one Wulff was sentenced to 24 months year supervised probation, eight unsupervised probation, 24 hours days in jail, a $200 fine and court in jail with credit for time served, costs for driving while impaired and three years unsupervised proa $200 fine and court costs. Bryan Rashaad Rhodes was convicted of speeding 74 mph in (Continued on page 11)

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Stott completes course at N.C. Justice Academy Nicholas Correll Stott of the Columbus Police Department recently completed the Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Certificate Program at the North Carolina Justice Academy. The Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Certificate Program is designed to recognize the achievement of law enforcement officers who have dedicated themselves to making the highways safer for citizens. Upon completion of the program, officers will have mastered several important aspects of traffic enforcement and related topics. The program requires the participants to be sworn law enforcement officers of a law enforcement agency and have at least two years’ experience as a full-time officer. In addition, participants are required to have approval from the head of their agency to participate in the program because of the time spent away from the agency to complete the program. The program requires 500 hours of training. Core requirements include the following courses: • Introduction to traffic crash

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investigation • At-scene traffic crash investigation • Drug enforcement for patrol officers • Intoxilyzer 5000 operator, RADAR and standardized field sobriety testing. The core courses consist of 203 hours. All other hours needed to complete the program are trafficrelated electives. The N.C. Justice Academy, located in Salemburg and Edneyville, N.C., develops and conducts training courses for local and state law enforcement professionals. The academy provides training programs and technical assistance through the five centers of the training division: Investigations, legal, management, commission/ in-service and tactical/traffic. The justice academy is a division of the N.C. Dept. of Justice under the administration of Attorney General Roy Cooper. For more information, contact Terry D. Miller at 910-525-4151 or tdmiller@ncdoj.gov. – article submitted by the Columbus Police Department

$30 and court costs. Andrew Steve McDowell was convicted of a misdemeanor bation and $9,100 in restitution for probation violation. McDowell’s sentence was modified to 45 days misdemeanor larceny. Daniel Joshua Greer was con- in jail. Nigel Kane Pyatt was convictvicted of level 5 driving while impaired. Greer was sentenced to ed of possession of marijuana up 12 months unsupervised probation, to ½ ounce. Pyatt was sentenced one day in jail, a $100 fine and to 24 hours of community service and court costs. court costs. Jeremy TyNicholas Court Results son Ravan was Wesley Jolley convicted of was convicted of misdemeanor probation violation. misdemeanor probation violation. Jolley’s probation was terminated. Upon payment of $230, Ravan’s Dale Michael Maynard was probation is terminated. convicted of possession of drug Emily Rae Ruff was convicted paraphernalia. Maynard was sen- of failure to wear seat belt - driver. tenced to one year unsupervised Ruff was fined $25 and court probation, a $75 fine and court costs. costs. Mark Steven Uptegraff was Randal Carl McAninch was convicted of speeding 74 mph in a convicted of speeding 74 mph in a 65 mph zone. Uptegraff was fined 65 mph zone. McAninch was fined $30 and court costs. (continued from page 10)

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Large local estate tag sale Sat. Feb 11, 9am-2pm. To be held inside Ken's Meats and Seafood banquet room - 212 E. Rutherford St. Landrum, SC. Lots of collectibles, antiques, old toys, furniture, smalls, old coins, Civil War documents, Confederate paper money, 1800's Military uniforms, jackets possible Civil War, pottery jugs, old records, China, much much more. This is Phase 1 of a 2 part sale. Cash or good local check only. Parking available in rear or side streets

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BEING all of Lot No. 11, Camp Skyuka, containing 0.73 of an acre, and being shown and delineated on that certain plat entitled, "Camp Skyuka, Phase I, Polk County, North Carolina", dated March 4, 1987, revised May 18, 1987 and prepared by Wolf & Huskey, Inc., Engineering and Surveying, said plat being duly recorded in Map Slide A-382, Page 788, in the Office of the Register of Deed for Polk County, North Carolina; reference being made to said recorded plat for a full and complete metes and bounds description of said property pursuant to North Carolina General Statues 47-30(g). The above described property is conveyed subject to the Reservations and Restrictive Covenants of Camp Skyuka dated March 15, 1987, recorded in Book 194, Page 1259, Polk County Registry, and the Amendments thereto as recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, North Carolina. The above described property is the identical property conveyed to Robert J. Sheets by deed from Robert A. Walden, II and wife, Kay W. Walden, dated October 10th, 2000 and duly recorded in Book 266, Page 1093, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, North Carolina. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 53 Bear Run Drive, Columbus, NC 28722. Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent

(5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “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 is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Robert J. Sheets. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person 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. If the trustee is unable to

convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Brock & Scott, PLLC Substitute Trustee 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 10-19820-FC01

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Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by ROBERT J SHEETS aka ROBERT SHEETS, Unmarried to CHRIS S. ROBERTS, Trustee(s), which was dated November 13, 2007 and recorded on November 19, 2007 in Book 360 at Page 511, Polk County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on February 17, 2012 at 1:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Polk County, North Carolina, to wit:

Tryon Daily Bulletin Feb. 3 and 10, 2012 FC/SHEETS, ROBERT LEGAL NOTICE The Town of Tryon has an opening on the following town boards: Tryon Tourism Development Authority Board (members being individuals active in the promotion of travel and tourism in the Town of Tryon) and an alternate on Tryon Board of Planning and Adjustment. Please contact the Town Clerk at 301 North Trade Street, Tryon, NC 28782, (828)859-6655 if interested. Application forms may be picked up at Town Hall or downloaded at http://tryonnc.com/town_government.htm Tryon Daily Bulletin Feb. 10 and 14, 2012 BOARD OPENINGS

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WNC home sales up, building still slow in 2011 Home sales picked up in some in 2014 that’s expected to bring of the most populous counties competitors from around the world in Western North Carolina in and a significant economic impact. 2011, although prices continued The UCI Para-Cycling Road to drift lower and new construc- World Championship is coming tion remained slow, according to the Upstate for a five-day event to data from the from Aug. 28 to N.C. Association Sept. 1 in 2014. Around of Realtors and The champithe Region N.C. Mountains onship, featuring Multiple Listing time trial and road Service. races competitions, will showcase Sales of existing homes in Bun- top athletes with a physical or combe, Henderson, Transylvania visual impairment. Bicycles are and Haywood counties were up 3.3 adapted to suit the competitors’ percent compared to 2010. From needs with traditional or adapted July through November, sales rose bicycles, tandem cycles, tricycles each month over the prior month or handcycles. before finishing the year with a – source: www.wyff.com, 1/30/12 2.3-percent dip in December. *** – source: www.citizen-times. Pratt Industries announced com, 1/29/12 plans to expand its facility in *** Spartanburg County, bringing $3.5 Greenville will host a major world cycling championship (Continued on page 15)

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Elsie Lilian Wiegel

Elsie Lilian Wiegel of 330 Beau Valley Lane, Tryon died Jan. 31, 2012 in her home. She was born in Southampton, England and was the daughter of the late Fred and Helen

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million in investment and creating 30 new jobs. The recycled paper and packaging company says the expansion of the Duncan facility will help keep up with recycling needs of businesses, cities and counties in a 100-mile radius. Operations at the expanded center, which will process residential and commercial single stream recycled material, will begin by April 1. – source: S.C. Department of Commerce, 2/1/12 ***

Sibley Osman. Elsie and her husband, John, moved to Tryon in 1983 from Chicago, Ill. Elsie met her husband in Berlin while he was serving in the 82nd Airborne Division in World War II. She was retired from her employment as an executive secretary at RR Donnelley Company in Chicago. She is survived by a number

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of nieces and nephews, including two nieces, Carol Guderyahn (John) of Homer Glen, Ill. and Janice Harrison; and two nephews, Christopher Osman and Anthony Christie, who reside in England. She will be missed by her many friends, especially those who reside in her community at Beau Valley. No local services are planned.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 130 Forest Glen Dr., Columbus, N.C. 28722 or to the Tryon Methodist Church, P.O. Box 897, Tryon, N.C. 28782. An online guest register is available at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com. McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.

The trial of death row inmate inmates currently on death row Marcus Robinson in Cumberland in North Carolina are appealing County will be the challenge to a their sentences using the Racial death sentence in North Carolina Justice Act. using the Racial – source: Justice Act. Charlotte.news14. Robinson’s lawcom, 1/30/12 Around yers contend racial *** the Region bias played a role OM Sanctuary in the jury selecrecently held a “Community Clotion for his trial because black sure” event to say goodbye to the jurors will excluded at a higher Richmond Hill Inn, an Asheville rate than white jurors. Robinson landmark on the west bank of the was convicted in 1991 of killing French Broad River. The inn was 17-year-old Erik Tomblom. If the badly damaged in a 2009 arson, and challenge is successful, Robinson’s the nonprofit OM Sanctuary bought sentence will be commuted to life the inn for $4.5 million in 2011. without parole. Nearly all of the Demolition work began after

the closure event to convert the property into a new wellness resort on the riverfront. – source: Asheville CitizenTimes, 1/22/12 *** The Good Old Days Racing Series is scheduled to open April 27 at the new 1/4-mile Historic Cleveland County Fairground Speedway. The series will run every Friday night, with the track opening at 5 p.m., qualifying at 6:30 p.m. and racing starting at 8 p.m. – source: Carol Smith, Historic Cleveland County Fairground Speedway:

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career at the Met because she has Parkinson’s disease, but her love of performing is so evident in everything she does on stage. In Stephen Sondheim’s musi- Mme. Armfeldt is such a strong cal “A Little Night Music,” the character, and in fact much older eccentric Madame Armfeldt, as and more frail than Mary herself part of her instruction to her sol- is, but Mary knows that there is emn and serious granddaughter, strength in us all - despite our Fredrika, Fax to:tells her, “The summer frailties. She serves as an inspiration to us all!” night smiles three times.” The 16-year-old Hughes, who Mme. Armfeldt’sthis otheris teachYour ProoF ad will sing “A Glamorous ings include thoughts on romance From tryon daily Bulletin as requested Life,” has – “Never marry, or even dally been a regular in TLT’s summer Please Review youth productions, beginning with, a Scandinavian… They Immediately! Please proof for typos only. text or young ad redesign her changes career as the Alice in are all insane.” – and suffering may a minimal charge.Hughes also works Wonderland. loss –incur “To lose a lover orgraphic even a arts husband or two during the course for TLT shows in the tech booth of one’s life can be vexing. But to and backstage. the tryon daily Bulletin The cast is full of commanding lose one’s828-859-9151 teeth is a catastrophe.” Phone: or Fax: 828-859-5575 In the Tryon Little Theater’s singers who are busy rehearsing production, Mme. Armfeldt is the Tony-award-winning musical Faxed By: ________________________________ played by Mary Meyers and score, said music director Pam Fredrika is played by Alexa McNeil. Perhaps the best-known song in the production is “Send Hughes. Meyers moved to Tryon in in the Clowns,” sung by Debbie 2008 after spending the most Craig-Archer of Spartanburg. Performances will be at the recent 24 years commuting from New Jersey to New York City as Tryon Fine Arts Center, Feb. 17a member of the Metropolitan Op- 19 and Feb. 24-26. Show times era Chorus, an accomplishment are 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday for which they will honor her in evenings and 3 p.m. on Sundays. To purchase tickets or for more New York this coming April. In this production, Meyers will sing information, contact Tryon Little Theater at 828-859-2466. The box the well-known “Liaisons.” Director Richard Sharkey says, office at 516 S. Trade St. in Tryon “We are so fortunate to have Mary is open Mon–Sat, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – article submitted with us in this cast and especially by Mimi Alexander in this area. She retired from her

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How to prevent elder abuse Dear Savvy Senior, Can you write a column on the shameful crime of elder abuse? I’ve worked for Adult Protective Services for many years, and it seems like this ongoing problem doesn’t get enough attention. ~ Concerned Citizen Dear Concerned, I certainly can! Elder abuse is an immense and often hidden problem that all Americans need to be aware of so they can recognize it, and know what to do if they suspect a problem. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, around 3.5 million seniors are victims of abuse, but research suggests that this crime is significantly under-reported and under-identified. Fewer than 1-in-6 cases of elder abuse ever get reported to the authorities because the victims are usually too afraid, too embarrassed, too helpless or too trusting to call for help. The term “elder abuse” is defined as intentional or negligent acts by a caregiver or trusted individual that causes, or can cause, harm to a vulnerable senior. Elder abuse also comes in many different forms: physical abuse, emotional or psychological abuse, sexual abuse, abandonment, neglect and self-neglect, and financial exploitation which has increased significantly over the past few years because of the sour economy. Those most vulnerable are seniors that are ill, frail, disabled, socially isolated or mentally impaired due to dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. It’s also important to know that while elder abuse does happen in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, the vast majority of incidents take place at home where the senior lives. And tragically, the abusers are most often their own family members (usually the

victim’s adult child or spouse) or caregiver. Recognizing Elder Abuse So how can you tell if a friend or your loved one is being abused, and what can you do to help? A change in general behavior is a universal warning sign that a problem exists. If your elder friend or loved one becomes withdrawn or gets upset or agitated easily, you need to start asking questions. Here are some additional warning signs on the different types of elder abuse that can help you spot a possible problem. • Physical or sexual abuse: Suspicious bruises or other injuries that can’t be explained. Sudden changes in behavior (upset, withdrawn or fearful). Broken eyeglasses. Caregiver’s refusal to allow visitors to see an elder alone. • Emotional or psychological abuse (insults, intimidation, threats or social isolation): The elder is extremely upset, agitated, withdrawn, unresponsive, fearful or depressed, or demonstrates some other unusual behavior. • Neglect or self-neglect: Malnourishment, weight loss, unattended medical needs, poor hygiene, unsanitary and unsafe living conditions. • Financial exploitation: Missing money or valuables. Unexplained withdrawals from bank accounts or transfers between accounts. Unauthorized use of credit, debit or ATM card. Unpaid bills despite available funds. Checks written as a loan or gift. Abrupt changes in a will or other documents.

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Lennie’s kids are going home First of all I’d like to thank all who was backed over by a car the generous folks who handed had his ball joint removed from me money for my personal fund his hip. He is receiving some these past two weeks. I’ve told physical therapy and responding my kids we have a whole com- well. I have visited and he is in munity that has got our backs. the perfect, loving home, more Please understand my funds are possibly at a future date. I hope that pretty much anoften low on purpose, simply put, “there are just too many swers all the inquiries for the wounds and not enough band time being. Oh, excuse me, there is one aids.” I don’t mean to cut off my more I nearly forgot (not really). Bowser - First, I would like stories without a final conclusion but I must handle things as they to thank my friend Kayla for arise and the most in need takes the extra instruction she gave to Bowser, both at FHS and at first priority. I’ve recently written about her home. She has graciously returned the fee two young dogs in dire trouble I offered for her Humane Society assistance, back that for good Special Cases into my fund. reasons their Leonard Rizzo Thank you kidtale could not do, I have just be told. Both have pulled through and are revealed her nickname. Now for Bowser who I will doing wonderfully in perfect be visiting shortly at his new homes. Ajax - the big and magnifi- home and on his mom’s job. I cent Pointer-Mastiff is also in a have decided to let the email I receive speak for me: perfect home. “A quick update on Bowser Misty - the sweetest female Boxer ever, (except for my Allie) for Lennie! is doing fantastically in a loving He is the greatest dog! Ohmihome. She is the girl who had gosh! He has stolen my heart and the huge tumor on her leg. There that of the whole family. Bigare a few more things to be done gest lover and mushy boy ever! and I have some great folks on He ain’t never going anywhere the job. I will hopefully tell the else--so Lennie will have to visit rest of that story when it reaches him and be looking for him at its final conclusion. (Continued on page 19) Brinks - the red Doberman

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Lennie’s kids events. He’s in his forever home! He’s even getting more confident and comfortable and not staying with me anymore (not that I like that much), but I am happy that he trusts me to leave and come back. He will lay on his bed and watch me or move to where I am and lay down but he doesn’t follow me and move to where I am anymore. Once again I miss it, but I know that was exhausting and he could never get comfortable so this is progress. He gives great kisses and enjoys playing in the yard

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suspect any type of elder abuse or neglect, report it to your local protective services agency. Adult Protective Services is the government agency responsible for investigating cases and providing help and guidance. Call the Eldercare Locator at 800-677-1116 or visit the National Center on Elder Abuse

with the other babies. He runs to the end of the fence following me in the mornings as I head down the driveway—and then Mark comes in and plays with him—in short, he’s perfect. And he seems to be very happy—and he’s learning great house manners and getting tons of kisses! Hug Lennie for me!” In conclusion I’d like to say that I can never truly know God’s plans for me and my kids. I do know this, it may take some time but sooner or later there is a perfect home for all of them (with His guidance) and your help. Thanks for listening.

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Polk Rec girls basketball wins tournament The Polk County Recreation fourth and fifth grade girls basketball team ended the season as overall tournament winners. Back row: Coach John Vining. Middle row: Grace Basye, Sydney Metcalf, Jesse Emory and Rachael Davis. Front row: Emmie McDowell, Kaya Bishop, Ava Marino and Kiley Mullis. (photo submitted)

WCHP attends Biltmore West Range Hunter Pace Jan. 29 The Biltmore Equestrian Center folks went to their rain date for the Biltmore West Range Hunter Pace, which turned out being a great call as the day was absolutely beautiful. The weather was cool with a slight wind and the trails, though a little muddy in spots, were safe and pleasant to ride on. Last year much of the course was newly graveled and it was nice that a lot of that rough material had worked in, which made the footing more comfortable for the equines. The 8-mile ride began on the “yellow trail” and ran past the barn, along the lake and down the road until it finally entered the woods. No cross-country-type jumps were permanently set along the course, but several stadium jumps were set up beside the path

for those so inclined. The halfway point was located under some trees where water was offered to the thirsty riders and their mounts got a mandatory three-minute rest. Before coming out onto the road again and up and over a high grassy hill, the course went between two pastures containing steers and sheep. The warning signs that were erected just before this hazard had most of the riders chuckling. They stated that many horses do not realize that the cows and sheep can’t get through the high tensile fence to attack them and so their riders should beware. Fortunately, the livestock was inclined to be friendly that day. The trail continued past the lake and back to the horse trailers. Lunch was not served at this hunter pace,

Hunter Pace series standings as of Feb. 4 Field hunters 1. Doug McMillan and Brittany Whitmire, 25 series points 2. Sarah Hendricks and Vickie Smith, 24 series points 3. Carolyn and Brian MacCormack, 23 series points 4. Beth Goldizen, 22 series points 5. Baiba Bourbeau, Beatrice Lamb and Marie Solomon, 21 points 6. Amy Gantt, 20 series points

but many of the riders brought picnics to share. The Biltmore Equestrian Center staff that helped with the

Trail riders 1. Donna Monagle, 23 series points 2. Lisa Spriggs and Skyler Warren, 22 points 3. Nancy Finkell, 17 series points 4. Sally Rock and Jan Smith, 15 series points 5. Chris Monagle and Bobby Turner, 14 series points 6. Victoria Bailey, Kelly Cannon and Tamara Crosby, 13 series points

hunter pace were Laura Karn, who manned the gate; Bianca Taylors, (Continued on page 21)

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Ruby McClinton enjoys her first hunter pace at Biltmore’s West Range with her grandfather, previous champion, Bobby Turner. (photo by Lou Smith) See pg. 27 for additional photo.

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who served as the timer, and Don Halliman, who ran the halfway hold along with the assistant manager, Elizabeth Bush, who handled the registration desk. Set-up was handled by Aaron Balance and Stewart Center. The Hunter Division optimum time was set at one hour and 20 minutes and the grand winners were Angela Carnes of Hendersonville, N.C. and Theresa Tyree from Fletcher, N.C. in a time of one hour, 22 minutes and 53 seconds. The second place time of one hour, 22 minutes and 58 seconds was obtained by Stefanie Beierschmitt of Asheville. The team of Lane Daley from Kingsport, Tenn. and Lisa Moore of Jonesborough, Tenn. came in third at one hour, 16 minutes and 45 seconds. Doug McMillan, who lives in Belton, S.C. and Misty and Vicki Smith from Inman, S.C. were fourth with a time of one hour, 23 minutes and 56 seconds. The fifth place team was Candace Crawford and Carla Fullam, who are both from Horse Shoe, N.C. in one hour, 24 minutes and 41 seconds. Eden Isbell of Gastonia, N.C. came in at one hour and 15 minutes for a sixth-place finish. The Trail Rider Division had a more leisurely calculated optimum

time of one hour, 51 minutes and 36 seconds. Brook and Ed Lominack of Greenville, S.C. were the winners and came in with a time of one hour and 51 minutes, less than a minute off of the optimum. In second place was Hannah Crawford in one hour, 53 minutes and 25 seconds. Boots Plyler of Greenville, S.C. and Jan Smith from Columbus placed third with a time of one hour, 53 minutes and 35 seconds. Donna and Christopher Monagle from Pauline, S.C. wound up in fourth place after a ride of one hour, 49 minutes and 35 seconds. There was a tie for fifth place. The team of Lisa Spriggs from Campobello and Skyler Warren of Tryon and the team of Allison Porter from Hudson, N.C. and Townes Wessels of Hickory, N.C. both had times of one hour and 54 minutes. The sixth-place honor went to Angle Annas and Cody Lee, also from Hudson, who came in at one hour, 54 minutes, and 30 seconds. The next ride scheduled for the Western Carolina Hunter Pace Series is the FENCE Spring Hunter Pace, now planned for Sunday, Feb. 12. For more information on upcoming rides, visit www. wchpace.org or contact series coordinator Jan Smith at Jan@ WCHPace.org or 828-894-8760. - article submitted by Boots Plyler

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Glennie Allen Casey Glennie Allen Casey, 88, of Saluda, formerly of Kinston, N.C. passed away Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, after a life of hard work and service to others. Born in 1924 in Dover, N.C., she grew up in Kinston, married, ran a farm, raised a family and taught school. She sold the family farm and moved to Saluda in 1987, and besides running a mail route into her 80s, spent the years in many volunteer activities, including the Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry, Meals on Wheels and Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, as well as the Saluda United Methodist Church, where she was a member. She was an active, lifelong Democrat. She is survived by three daughters, Susan Casey and Lynn Casey of Saluda and B.J. Casey of New York City; two brothers, Rufus Al-

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Jewell Wilson Williams Jewell Wilson Williams, 85, of Sourwood Ridge, Tryon, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 in the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills. Born in Orangeburg, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Charles G. and Estelle McCanless Wilson and was the widow of Horace E. “Bud” Williams, who died in l993. Jewell was the bookkeeper for R. M. Williams Plumbing Company for many years. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed bird watching. Mrs. Williams was a charter member of the Tryon United Methodist Church, Tryon. Surviving are twin daughters, Jane Williams Jones (Danny) of Landrum and Jean Williams

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len of Kinston and Willard Allen of Tucker, Ga.; two sisters, Jean Carlson of Kinston and Mary Edna Keith of Yorktown, Va.; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph P. Casey; a daughter, Joan; a sister, Julia Barnette of Kinston, and a brother, Robert Allen of Edenton, N.C. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at Saluda United Methodist Church, Saluda, with Rev. Rob Parsons officiating. There will be a gathering after the service at the Saluda Center. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, the Democratic Party or to the re-election campaign of President Barack Obama. An online guest register can be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com. McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.

Stoner (Bill) of Greenville, S.C. Also surviving are five grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 in the McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon, with Dr. Robert Lair officiating. Burial will be in Polk Memorial Gardens, Columbus. Family will receive friends from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. Sunday, just prior to the service in the McFarland Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Tryon United Methodist Church, 195 New Market Road, Tryon, N.C. 28782 or to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 130 Forest Glen Drive, Columbus, N.C. 28722. An on-line guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com. McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.

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William Jameson donates painting to raise funds Saluda News & Notations by Bonnie Bardos

If you’ve ever dreamed about owning an original oil painting by a well-known established nationally — acclaimed artist, look no further than the Saluda Community Library, located at 44 West Main Street. From now through Dec. 8, anyone can purchase a raffle ticket in hopes of acquiring a William Jameson oil entitled “Fall on the Green River.” Valued at $4,000, the 22” x 28” landscape painting is attractively framed in a gold setting. Depicting the local natural beauty of the Green River: nature at its best it will be on view throughout the year close to the front circulation desk. Jameson is known too for his love of nature and hiking, sketching, doing small field studies, taking many photos, then developing compositions. He and wife Anne, also an artist, have now made charming historic Saluda a permanent home, despite forays to Mexico, the Southwest, the low country of South Carolina and Italy! For many years, Saluda went through a period of not having a library — until town resident and community leader Melody Gibson spearheaded an effort, which led to donation of a historic brick building once known as the Martin Tea House. Renovations were finished in 2000 — most of the funding was accomplished privately, without funding from the county. Today, the library offers full services and a well-appointed meeting room used by city council and others. Saluda librarian Bob McCall says, “We appreciate Bill Jameson’s generosity and his hard work to help support the library. Please come buy tickets!” He notes that 100 percent of the proceeds will be used to support the Saluda library. For further information, call the library at 828-749-2117.

Saluda librarian Bob McCall and Pat White, long-time library volunteer, admire “Fall on the Green River” donated by Saluda artist William Jameson to help raise funds to support the Saluda Community Library. (photo submitted by Bonnie J. Bardos)

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Free showing of ‘Courageous’ at First Baptist of Landrum First Baptist Church of Landrum invites the community to a free showing of the movie “Courageous” on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the main sanctuary at 300 East Rutherford Street in Landrum. The movie focuses on four law enforcement officers, Adam Mitchell, Nathan Hayes, David Thomson and Shane Fuller, who

struggle to meet the challenges of fatherhood. “Courageous” is the fourth film from Sherwood Pictures, the moviemaking ministry of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Ga. Nursery is provided on a firstcome, first-serve basis for children 5 and under. – article submitted by Bob Leverette

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Four hundred and fifty bulbs When Paul returned from noying, but right. It was just a business trip to a Home and that I had only that moment sat Garden show in Baltimore, he down for a rest and a relaxing struggled up the front steps lug- cup of tea. And before I had a chance ging two enormous suitcases which was somewhat odd as he to ask him how, when I’ve been wrestled to the ground by the had left with but one. “You’re going to hurt your- TSA over an eighth of an inch of self.” I commented, unhelpfully, shampoo in a bottle, he was able to skip through airport security from the threshold. Pushing past me to hoist his with a suitcase full of bulbs, Paul had bounded load through the front door, the door and “I’m Just out he panted, “I’ll was busy turnhave you know I Saying…” ing over the soil have the body of in the rose beds an athlete!” and along both by Pam Stone “But not in sides of the barn. the suitcase, Sighing, I right?” followed and, after three quarters Ignoring the quip, he reached of an hour, stood up, groaning, to down and, with a flourish, un- stretch my aching back. Glancing zipped the case to reveal its at my watch, I said, “I think I’ve contents. been working at a pretty good “Onions?” I queried. “You clip!” brought home a suitcase full of “Your progress,” said Paul, onions?” working feverishly a bed away. “No, Martha Stewart,” he re- “could only be timed using a torted, pulling one out and hold- sun dial.” ing it close to my eyes to inspect. “That’s ridiculous.” I coun“Bulbs. Daffodil bulbs! Four tered. hundred and fifty daffodil bulbs!” “You’ve planted seven,” he “How on earth did you get replied, taking his empty basket them?” and replacing it with another full “One of the reps at the show one. “Lightning.” had filled an enormous bowl with Paul clearly planted the mathem in another vendor’s booth, jority. I mustered around 30. and when the show was over and But we’re both now like Tots everyone was leaving, nobody awaiting Christmas, watchful for wanted them. No one had room scores of tell-tale green shoots to in their gardens for them. But appear and join the several others we,” Paul broke off, gesturing to planted from years past. the nearly 30 acres that make up “You know something?” I our farm,. “have room! They’ve said, thinking aloud. “One day, been kept in refrigerators for a when we’re long gone, whoever month and are already sprouting. buys this place is going to have We need to get them in the ground such a surprise come spring, today. So get changed, we need when all the daffs appear. They’ll to plant.” wonder who on earth could have “But 450 -” I started. planted so many.” “Now listen, Miss ‘I want a “Oh, they’ll know,” said Paul, sea of daffodils like the ones I dusting off the knees of his Carsaw in Yorkshire.’” Paul cut me harts on his way into the house. off. “All I’ve ever heard you say “How’s that?” I asked. is how you wish you had huge “Because I spelled out my drifts of daffodils down the drive- name with some of them behind way, around the barn and behind the rose beds.” he winked and the rose beds. And now I’ve wandered off for a cold one. delivered. Come on, chop, chop.” Even Martha Stewart wouldn’t He was right, of course. An- have thought of that...

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Regina Fargis, community relations director for Emeritus at Skylyn Place in Spartanburg, S.C., is a motivational speaker who spoke to the Tryon Kiwanis Club on Jan. 11 about having a brain-healthy lifestyle. As a volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association, she is well informed about dementia – what she calls “the bandit that robs a family of its history.” She said she wants to motivate people to preserve their stories so that families will always have them. She also recommended several ways to help keep dementia at bay: mental stimulation, socialization, physical activity, good nutrition and spirituality. Kiwanian Bob Scruggs invited Fargis to speak. (photo submitted by Lynn Montgomery)

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Donna Parker Donna Ruther Parker of Pea Ridge died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. Born in Polk County, she was the daughter of John Henry and Sarah Franklin. A graduate of Polk Central High School, she was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and wife. Surviving are her husband, Ronnie Carroll of Landrum; a son, Mark Roberts of Pea Ridge; a daughter, April Rob-

erts of Landrum; three sisters, Mitzi Hold (Bubby) of Columbus, Tina Petteyjohn (Steve) of Mill Spring and Angela Moss (Jimmy) of Landrum; one brother, Wayne Franklin (Lisa) of Bryson City, N.C. Also surviving are three granddaughters and one grandson. The family will receive friends Monday, Feb. 13 at Ulysses D. Miller Funeral Service in Rutherfordton, N.C. at 1pm. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. at the same location. Burial will follow at Mill Spring First Baptist Church.

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National Precursor Log Exchange Laws limiting the amount of place, further making it difficult pseudoephedrine products an to locate. What will they think of individual could purchase were next? initially successful in lowering or But beware criminals there is a stopping meth new law, which labs. But last enable the Publisher’s will year, in spite of tracking of purNotebook chases of prodthese tougher laws and efforts ucts containing by Betty Ramsey of law enforcepseudoephedrine ment, meth labs across county across the state reached record and multiple state lines. Pharmanumbers. In North Carolina alone cies are required to use an electhere were 344 meth lab busts and tronic tracking system to log all Polk county authorities discovered purchases. The new computerized six lab sites in the last six months. system, the National Precursor Log Prior to that Polk County hadn’t Exchange, makes it harder for meth had a meth lab bust in over four cooks to shop at multiple stores and years. cross county and state lines. The The change began when meth system links with 18 states across cooks started using multiple people the country, including South Caroto make purchases and crossing lina and Tennessee and is designed county and state lines to avoid to notify the pharmacy and stop the detection. They also started making sale before it happens. smaller batches of meth at a time in Drugs and meth have had a what is know as “shake-and-bake” terrible impact on our communior the one pot-method. ties. The new law will require The one-pot method, such as more time for both the customer was discovered in Polk County last and the pharmacy employee who month, is cooked in a 2-liter bottle, must check your ID and enter your and requires just a couple of grams information into the system. of pseudoephedrine. It’s fast, easy A little patience on our part is to set up and doesn’t leave a lot of a small price to pay to help law evidence. It can even be made in enforcement stop this terrible vehicles and moved from place to scourge.

Gospel singing Feb. 18 at Bible Way Bible Way Baptist Church in Green Creek will host a gospel singing and supper on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 4 p.m. The Green River Boys, Stone

River and The Lamberts will perform. The church is located on John Smith Road in Green Creek. The pastor is Larry McKee. – article submitted

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Wardens named to Second Wind Hall of Fame at FENCE party FENCE volunteers of the year honored

Dave Warden was inducted into the Second Wind Hall of Fame at the annual FENCE volunteer appreciation/holiday party Dec. 8. “Dave has been a constant positive influence at FENCE and most importantly to all the volunteer activities he has generously given our community,” said John Boyle in presenting the award. “From being the voice of the pets needing new homes on TV or providing countless hours and sage advice to any organization lucky to have him on their side, he is most deserving of this award.” Traditionally this evening honors the volunteer of the year at FENCE. In a break from tradition it was a dual award night for the Warden family and the FENCE volunteers of the year. Judy Warden and the Daffy Jills were both presented with the volunteer of the

Left: Judy Warden, along with the Daffy Jills, were presented with the volunteer of the year award by John Boyle at the FENCE volunteer appreciation/holiday party Dec. 8. Right: Dave Warden was inducted into the Second Wind Hall of Fame at the annual FENCE volunteer appreciation/holiday party Dec. 8. (photos submitted)

year award. “Judy organized, ran events and always presented a positive face at FENCE this past year despite all the headwinds life threw at her and Dave. FENCE would not be the great place it is without

the Wardens’ contributions and the volunteerism they represent,” said Boyle. “The Daffy Jills have been responsible for taking care of the garden beds at FENCE and doing the spring cleaning and planting those require. It seems they come

in the dark of night as their hard work goes unnoticed until suddenly these beautiful blooms arrive. They make us a much better and prettier place.” – article submitted by John Boyle III

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How to manage carbohydrates Well, it’s already February, don’t burn them both together. In other words, if your blood and spring is just around the corner. It will so be time to turn in that sugar levels start to lower, your bulky winter clothing for lighter, liver converts fat into fatty acids more form fitting attire. for energy. Now don’t panic if you’re just Now, before you go out there getting started. You can still make and start a low-carbohydrate diet, real progress in losing that body let’s look at the whole picture. fat. This is going to be a two-part First, you can’t live without series. carbohydrates. They fuel both First we’re going to learn how your muscles and your brain. In fact, studies to achieve “carb control” to lose have shown that Diet & Exercise body fat, then in on by David Crocker individuals my next column extreme carbwe’ll explore restricted diets the proper way to set up an exer- have more difficulty performing cise program. tasks that require high-order cogNow, back to carbs. The word nitive function. carbohydrate is synonymous with Let me share some of the apsugar. There are three types of proaches I use with my weightcarbohydrates or “carbs.” The first loss clients. First, get at least 25 is what we call monosacharides. grams of fiber a day. Fiber is This means one sugar. Examples found only in high carbohydrate would be glucose or ribose. These foods, which explains why many sugars are used rapidly by the on low-carbohydrate diets experibody. Even though table sugar, ence constipation. Have no less or sucrose is technically not a than 130 grams of carbohydrates monosaccharide (glucose and a day This is the minimum amount fructose), I refer to it as one when needed for proper brain funcdoing consultations because of the tion. Instead of having carbs all way it stays in our bodies for such throughout the day, I recommend a short time. having them with two meals a The second type of carb is day only, if you’re trying to lose called a disaccharide, or “two body fat. Try eating your carbs at sugars.” These are clusters of two or near the same time each day molecules. An example of a disac- to avoid gastrointestinal upsets. charide would be lactose, or milk Also, keep a can of Coke (real sugar. The third type of sugar is not diet) in your car. If you feel called a polysachride. That means light-headed because of low blood “many sugars.” Polysacharieds sugar, pull over, drink the Coke are actually chains of monosacha- to get your blood sugar up and rides. Examples would be bread, get help. rice, pasta and potatoes. Diet or fitness question? Email Eating too many carbs makes me at dwcrocker77@gmail.com us fat in two ways. First, if you or visit fitness4yourlife.org. David take in too many carbs, which Crocker of Landrum has been a makes blood sugars rise, you in- nutritionist and personal trainer crease insulin production, which for 25 years. then causes blood sugar levels He served as strength directo abruptly fall. This increases tor of the Spartanburg Y.M.C.A., appetite which causes you to eat head strength coach for the SC more, and thus gain more weight. state champion girls gymnastic The second way consuming to team, USC-Spartanburg baseball many carbs make us fat is that if team, Converse college equestrian blood sugar levels are high, you team, lead trainer to L.H. Fields won’t dip into your fat stores. Re- modeling agency, and taught four member, your body has two fuel semesters at USC-Union. David tanks. A fat fuel tank and a sugar was also a regular guest of the fuel tank. Here’s the thing…you Pam Stone radio show.

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Last year’s outhouse race in Tryon (photo submitted by Mara Smith)

like high school sports teams and local nonprofits collaborate on outhouses for the competition.” Outhouse race contestants must design and build an outhouse on wheels that is raced by a team without benefit of a motor. One member of the team sits inside the outhouse. Categories for contestants are grwn-ups, kids under 12 and anything goes. Winners in each category receive cash prizes. The trashion show contestants can be any age, including young children; there are cash prizes for this contest, too. Last year’s first place winner wore a fetching ensemble made with white trash bags. Entry forms are available by

contacting event co-chair Kathleen Carson at artzycarson@gmail.com or 828-859-8316. Deadline for entering both contests is March 15. Sponsored by the Tryon Downtown Development Association, April Fool’s Festival includes non-stop music, food, a parade and many foolish, quirky activities. The festival kicks off Friday evening, March 30 with a band jam at the Sunnydale community building; it concludes Saturday evening with a Masquerade Ball. “The festival is a blast,” says Carson. “Where else can you watch an outhouse race!” - article submitted by Nancy Holmes

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The annual April Fool’s Festival in downtown Tryon is Saturday, March 31. Highlighting the day is an outhouse race, a screwball affair where contestants pull or push home-built outhouses one block (uphill) to the finish line. Another popular event is the Trashion Show where clothing is made from recyclable materials and modeled by fashionistas of all ages. Festival organizers are calling for entries in both events from Polk and Spartanburg counties and Western North Carolina. “We want to double, triple the number of outhouses,” says Linda Byington, co-chair of the festival. “We’d especially like to see groups

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