02-24-12 Daily Bulletin by Tryon Daily Bulletin

Public forum March 7 on Polk’s economic development, page 8

Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Vol. 85 / No. 18

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Friday, February 24, 2012

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State border change could make one Polk resident a South Carolina resident Polk County High School football players Cary Littlejohn and Jacob Painter will sign letters of intent to play college football next Wednesday, Feb. 29. Coach Bruce Ollis said Littlejohn would head to Catawba College, while Painter will head to the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. OIlis said there could possibly be additional signings in the near future.

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

Today

Polk County Democratic Party Men’s Club will meet Saturday, Feb. 25, 8:30 a.m. at the Democratic headquarters in Columbus. Everyone welcome. 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. (Continued on page 2)

The resurveying of the N.C./ S.C border may not affect the area much as a whole, but for one resident the change could be major. Fred Berlinger, who lives on Jackson Grove Road and has been a North Carolina resident for 15 years, is facing the possibility of being a South Carolina resident. Polk County Manager Ryan Whitson and commissioner Renée McDermott told the Polk County Board of Commissioners Monday, Feb. 20 about a state border commission meeting they attended in Rock Hill, S.C. The states of North and South (Continued on page 6)

Block House historical marker located on Hwy. 176 near the S.C./N.C. state line. (photo by Leah Justice)

Tryon resident paid town sewer fees without service for more than 20 years Town agrees to pay $1,987 in reimbursement by Leah Justice

A Tryon resident recently discovered after experiencing backed-up sewage in her home

that she had a septic tank and was not hooked into the town’s sewer system. Lorina Cunningham had been paying monthly sewer fees to Tryon for approximately 21 years. Council met Tuesday, Feb. 21 and settled with Cunningham for

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$1,986.89 in reimbursements, an amount equal to the last five years of payments. Cunningham, who will soon turn 80 years old, lives at 60 Elm Street. She said she does not feel the town paid her what she was (Continued on page 4)

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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. 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 Holy Cross Episcopal Church on Melrose Ave. in Tryon. Call 828899-0673 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-

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Correction/Clarification

The caption for the photo on page 11 of the Thursday, Feb. 23 Bulletin should have said “Landrum’s Daniel Bridges goes up for a shot against McCormick on Tuesday night.”

290-6600. Thermal Belt Friendship Council will hold its monthly luncheon Saturday, Feb. 25, 11:45 a.m. at Kyoto’s restaurant in Tryon. All are invited. 864457-2426.

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. 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. Democratic Women’s Club will hold its monthly meeting Monday, Feb. 27 at 11 a.m. at the Democratic headquarters in Columbus. Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy will be the guest speaker. Lunch of soup and sandwiches will be served. Everyone welcome. 828-894-3219. Christian Fellowship Luncheon, TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mondays except holidays, noon - 1 p.m.; food, fellowship and discussion of relevant issues; interdenominational.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

Friday, February 24, 2012

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Today: Partly cloudy, with 60 percent chance of thunderstorms. High 2, low 35. Saturday: Mostly sunRain ny, with 10 percent chance of rain. High 52, low 30.

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Sunday: Partly cloudy, with 10 percent chance of rain. High 54, low 36. Monday: Cloudy, with 30 percent chance of rain. High 55, low 43. Wednesday’s weather was: High 65, low 45, .03 inches of rain.

Church fellowship hall. Polk Soil & Water Conservation district board meeting is held the last Monday of each month at the Mill Spring Ag & Community Center. The next meeting will be Feb. 27 at 3:30 p.m. The public is invited. Call 828-894-8550 for more information. 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 welcome. 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, 800-617-7132 or sslater@hocf.org. The Meeting Place Senior

Center Tuesday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; art class, 10 a.m.; bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. American Legion Auxiliary meets on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the American Legion Hall in Tryon. House of Flags Museum, open Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Columbus. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. Landrum Library, Book Discussion Group, fourth Tuesday every month, 10:30 a.m. at the library. 864-457-2218. LIFECare of Polk County/ Adult Day Health Care provides services Monday - Friday. Pet therapy every Tuesday is an opportunity for participants to interact with a trained pet therapy dog in a safe and meaningful environment. Call 828-894-2007 for more info. Polk County Library will offer a special “Healthy Habits” preschool story time with Bert and Jo Midyette on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 10:30 a.m. Open to all area children and caregivers. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym. Cracker Barrel, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, conference room, Congregational Church. Chamber After Hours, hosted by Pro Physical Therapy (Continued on page 8)

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TLT’s ‘A Little Night Music’ opens second weekend at TFAC “Later…when is later? All you ever hear is ‘Later, Henrik! Henrik, Later…” laments Henrik Egerman in Stephen Sondheim’s musical, “A Little Night Music.” The Tryon Little Theater’s production of the musical will perform for its second weekend beginning tonight. Henrik, a 19-year-old seminary student (played by Alex Tapp), finds himself unhappy in his surroundings. He is home from school, full of ideas and looking for someone to talk to. His father mostly ignores him, asking questions but never listening to the answers. His father’s new wife, although she has a strong fondness for him, prefers to tease instead of listening to him. His family’s maid seduces him for her own pleasure, patronizing him when he worries about the sinfulness of the act. Throughout the course of

the play, Henrik’s frustration builds as his family and life itself regularly tells him “later.” He begins to see clearly how others see themselves in the world. After he accuses his father and friends of making a mockery of life’s struggles, he comes to terms with his own truths, realizing that he is truly in love. These realizations begin, for Henrik, a series of events that will change the lives of the rest of the characters. Performances will be at the Tryon Fine Arts Center Feb. 24-26. Show times are 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. To purchase tickets or for more information, call Tryon Little Theater at 828-859-2466 or stop by the box office at 516 S. Trade St., Tryon, Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – article submitted by Mimi Alexander

“My lap isn’t one of the Devil’s snares,” Anne (Chelsea Rudisill) teases as Henrik (Alex Tapp) awkwardly returns her ball of yarn. Tonight begins the second weekend of Tryon Little Theater’s run of Stephen Sondheim’s “A Little Night Music” at the Tryon Fine Arts Center. (photo by Lorin Browning)

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years by giving her sewer (hookup) for free,” Baker said. “I’d say give (continued from page 1) back $1,986.89 and move on with owed, but it isn’t worth the fight. our lives.” Baker also said as a home“I think I deserve all I put in it,” owner, Cunningham has a little bit Cunningham said. “They expected of responsibility. their money and there were times But Cunningham asks how they cut off my water because I she should have known she had a couldn’t pay my bill.” She said if she hadn’t been pay- septic tank. “They (the town) said I should ing for sewer, she might have had have known,” said Cunningham. the money for those water bills. Averaged out, Cunningham “How would I know? At almost 80 paid approximately $8,400 over years old what am I going to do – the last 21 years for sewer, or ap- go dig in the yard to see if I have a proximately $400 per year. State septic tank? I’m in city limits. I got statutes say Cunningham can seek a bill every month. Why wouldn’t I have water and a repayment of sewer?” two years of “How would I know [I The septic billed sewer u s e . C o u n c i l don’t have sewer service]? tank was discovered in Decemsettled on reAt almost 80 years old ber, when Rotoimbursing the Rooter came to last five years what am I going to do – fix a backup. o f p a y m e n t s go dig in the yard to see Cunningham’s and hooked daughter, Angethe house up if I have a septic tank? la Cunningham, to town sewer, I’m in city limits. I got said sewage which cost the was backed up town $4,011.36, a bill every month. Why in the toilet, the a c c o r d i n g t o wouldn’t I have water bathtub and in town records. and sewer?.” the basement. Council -- Lorina Cunningham Angela said the members disseptic tank was cussed what so full that they couldn’t empty it. they felt was the right refund for Cunningham during the meeting. It was instead crushed. She said there was sewage Mayor Alan Peoples asked if the town should adjust the refund everywhere, including on the side to subtract a normal $845 tap fee of the house, and described it as for the sewer connection and if the like black tar. “It smells like sewage every town should pay for Cunningham’s two Roto-Rooter bills. Tryon has time it rains,” Angela Cunninga policy for residents within city ham said. Council decided it should come limits who do have septic tanks that the town pays for maintenance up with a policy for similar issues of the tanks, such as emptying the because Cunningham’s situation was not the first time residents have tanks. Councilman Roy Miller said discovered they were not connected the town was talking about giving to town sewer. Miller mentioned Cunningham back only $1,986 for residents of a home on Livingston Street with whom the town settled 20 years. “I’d say we don’t subtract any- previously. Angela Cunningham also said thing,” Miller said. “We went on a good-faith basis, thinking she was she feels the town has not treated on sewer. I think we do the right her mother well. “I feel like my mama deserves thing and give her the five-year every dime she paid in,” Angela total.” Councilman George Baker said said. Lorina Cunningham said she Cunningham paid about $400 per year in sewer charges so the town is told the town she would settle for giving her another 10 years’ worth what they offered. by hooking her up to sewer for free. “It’s just not worth the fight,” “We’re giving her another 10 she said.

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Welcome signs on Hwy. 176 at the N.C./S.C. border on the south side of Tryon. (photo by Leah Justice)

• State border (continued from page 1)

Carolina have created the N.C.S.C. State Boundary Commission, which is re-establishing the state line that was originally surveyed in the 1700s and has been re-surveyed several times, but without permanent markers. Other counties throughout the states, such as Mecklenburg and Union counties, have many properties that could change state residency, Whitson said. In Polk County, however, the new line may affect only five properties, with Berlinger’s being the only property threatened to change residency. Berlinger said he wants to continue to be a North Carolina resident, especially since he is 75 years old and is a practicing endocrinologist. “If I would have wanted to live in South Carolina, I would have done so 15 years ago,” said Berlinger. Berlinger received a letter this week from the border commission that included a map that Berlinger said shows the line going through his house. He owns approximately 65 acres, with approximately 40 acres in North Carolina and the rest in South Carolina. He said he is hoping because the line goes through his residence that he will be able to choose which state he resides in. Berlinger also said there’s a stone on his property with a line chipped in it indicating the state line that he is sure the surveyors did not see.

He said it would be a burden on him and others across the state to change residency, with new driver’s licenses and taxes and for him the possibility of having to gain a South Carolina license to practice medicine. He works at the Rutherford County Community Clinic. “I think the government is supposed to help their citizens, not hassle them and waste taxpayer money while doing it,” said Berlinger. Berlinger has sent a letter to the commission in hopes of staying in North Carolina. He said he feels the whole process is a waste of money just to move the line a few feet. McDermott told other commissioners that one man in the Mecklenburg County area has lived and run his fireworks and gas station business for years in South Carolina. The change will mean his property is now in North Carolina, which would mean his gas taxes will increase, and fireworks are not legal in North Carolina. Whitson suggested the border commission should include verbiage that residents who change states cannot ask for tax refunds and counties cannot ask for back taxes on the properties. McDermott credited Whitson for the suggestion, saying Whitson spotted some real difficulties that could come up with property taxes. Whitson said the new boundary will go to the state legislation next. Editor’s note: See the Bulletin’s website (www.tryondailybulletin. com) for maps showing the state line as determined through different surveys over the centuries.

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An informational public forum sponsored by the Polk County Economic and Tourism Development Commission (EDTC) has been scheduled for March 7 to share the commission’s projects as well as to solicit input from Polk County residents on economic development. The forum will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Womack Building in Columbus. The meeting will offer a brief overview of Polk County’s current local economy, including its strengths and weaknesses, as well an overview of the activities involved in a long-term strategic plan. EDTC committees (economic development, travel and tourism and technology) will report on their agendas for the county’s economic development plan. The most important aspect of the public forum is to allow

Want to go? What: Public forum on economic development When: March 7, 5:30 p.m. Where: Womack Bldg., Columbus residents to provide their own perspective on economic development. “It is critical that we get citizen opinions on economic issues. We also want attendees to reflect the diversity of our economy and our population,” said Craig Hilton, chairman of the Polk County ETDC. This is the first of two public forums planned; the second is slated for late summer. – article submitted by Libbie Johnson

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VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Polk Memorial 9116, meets the fourth (continued from page 2) Tuesday of this is Your ProoF adevery month at 7:30 p.m. in Womack building in From daily Bulletin astherequested and Fitness withtryon the Carolina Columbus. Foothills Chamber of Commerce Please Review Immediately! Polk Memorial 9116 Tuesday, Feb. 28, 5:30-7 p.m.only. All textVFW Please proof for typos changes ad redesign meets the fourthorTuesday at 7:30 members andaguests welcome. may incur minimal graphic arts charge. p.m. at the Columbus Town Hall. Autism Support Group will

meet fourth Tuesday of every Wednesday the the tryon daily Bulletin month at the Polk County Public Polk County Mobile RecyPhone: 828-859-9151 or Fax: 828-859-5575 Library in Columbus at 6 p.m. cling Unit, Wednesdays, Fire Foothills Autism/Asperger’s Department in Green Creek, 7 Faxed By: ________________________________ Parent Support Group meets a.m. - noon. the first Tuesday, 6 p.m., Polk The Meeting Place Senior County Library community room Center Wednesday activities (Columbus). include Tai Chi, 9 a.m.; ceramics, Landrum Library, workshop 9:30 a.m.; Italian club meeting on selling items on eBay. Topics (Buon Giorno), 10 a.m.; senior discussed include researching fitness, 10 a.m.; bingo or bridge, items, how to price your items 12:30 p.m.; medication assisand determining shipping costs. tance program, 9 a.m. - noon. Open to all adults. 864-457-2218. 828-894-0001. Al-Anon Family Group Please submit Curb Reporter meets Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Sa- items in writing at least two days luda Senior Center, 64 Greenville prior to publication. Items must Street, Saluda, one half block off include a name and telephone Main Street (U.S. Hwy. 176 S.), number of a contact person. 828-749-2251 (Saluda) or 1-800- Items will be printed in order by date of event, as space allows. 286-1326.

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Polk district court results In Polk County District victed of possession of synCourt held Wednesday, Feb. thetic cannabinoids. Galarza 15 with Judge Mack Brittain was sentenced to one year presiding, 80 cases were heard. unsupervised probation, a $50 Some cases were continued, fine and court costs. Kacy Denise Gosnell was dismissed or sent to superior convicted of unauthorized use court. The following persons were of a motor vehicle. Gosnell convicted of a crime (names was sentenced to 18 months are given as they appear in supervised probation, five days in jail with court records): credit for time Keith PresCourt Results served, $65 in ton Bradley restitution, a was convicted of felony possession of a sched- $100 fine and court costs. Ricky Eugene Greenway ule II controlled substance. Bradley was sentenced to six was convicted of possession months supervised probation, with intent to sell and de24 hours of community service, liver opium or heroin, felony possession of a schedule II a $100 fine and court costs. Danny Thomas Coxie was controlled substance and posconvicted of felony posses- session of drug paraphernalia. sion of methamphetamine. Greenway was sentenced to Coxie was sentenced to three three years supervised probayears supervised probation, tion, 10 days in jail with credit 10 days in jail with credit for for time served, a $250 fine and time served, a $200 fine and court costs. William James Lyda was court costs. Stewart Bane Davis was convicted of second degree convicted of failure to wear trespassing. Lyda was senseat belt – driver. Davis was tenced to one year unsupervised probation and court fined $25.50 and court costs. Randolph Galarza was con- costs.

Green Creek Fire Dept. receives $155K FEMA grant On Feb. 17, the Green Creek Volunteer Fire Department (GCVFD) was notified that it has been awarded the 2011 Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) Grant of $155,197 from FEMA. This was in the 10th round of awards from FEMA. FEMA awarded $147,438.00 and the remaining $7,759.00 will be paid by the fire department. This grant is for operations and safety for personal protective equipment. GCVFD will use the funding to replace outdated turnout gear used for fighting structural and vehicle fires. The department also plans

to replace outdated wildland fire gear that is used for forest/ brush fires. “This grant will ensure that each member will have the tools they need to respond in the event of a fire,” GCVFD officials said. “Most of the gear GCVFD currently has is outdated and needs to be replaced. Also this will provide gear for new members who have recently joined. This will help keep the volunteers safe with minimum expense to the fire department.” – article submitted by the Green Creek Volunteer Fire Department

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Buy, Sell, Trade, Work … With Your Neighbors! ANNOUNCEMENTS Tuesday School, Tryon's non-profit parent cooperative preschool, is currently enrolling for fall 2012. Register your child for the 2, 3, or 4 year-old class today for a spot in Tuesday School's 40th year of nurturing young minds! www.tuesdayschool.org or call (828) 859-0258

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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 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 experiNow hiring for a dish- ence. Call 828-277washer and pizza cook. 5950. Call 828-894-2299. Please apply in person at 311 Full-time position for a Mills St. Columbus. Healthcare Representative in South Carolina for Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. The Healthcare Representative assesses and implements outreach efwith our healthcare Call 828.859.9151 forts referral sources, and asto let others know sists in community educational and public relations about job opevents. Minimum of a two portunities at your year associate degree in business. Business, Marketing, Communication, or related Upstairs [artspace] is field; or clinical healthcare seeking Co-Manager for degree, Bachelor’s degree gallery operations. Candi- preferred. A minimum of dates required to manage four years experience in all daily responsibilities in- sales, customer service, cluding, but not limited to, marketing and/or public promoting mission and vi- relations or hospice sion through daily interac- healthcare delivery. EOE. tions with members and Please apply online at guests, helping schedule www.hocf.org. exhibits, donor/member cultivation and recognition, liaison between members OTTAGE and Board of Directors, preparing and presenting various reports (financial, FOR RENT Cozy & Priattendance, etc.) during vate. 3BR, 1BA House in monthly Board meetings, Gowansville. New carpet, helping to organize and fresh paint, HW floors, manage volunteers and outside deck on 2 sides. events, assisting in pro $700 rent, $700 deposit. curing funds for events Call 864 616 0033 and visiting exhibits, upgrading and managing membership database. Gowensville - Secluded Responsibilities may be Cottage, 750sf. 1bd, all shared with another appliances including W/D. co-manager. Background $525/mo. Lease Refs. Call in fine arts management, 864-640-1412. Leave msg business experience, and/or non-profit management helpful. Candidates ABINS OR should be available to ENT work Tuesday-Saturday 12:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m., and Log Cabin - Beautiful Sunday 12:00p.m. - 4:00 Log Home, Furnished or p.m., plus additional Unfurnished, 3bd/2ba plus hours, as needed. Some loft, interior all log w/ wood evening hours required. floors on 10 acres. Off SilPlease send resume and ver Creek Rd., Lake Adger references to rfuller@uparea. For information call stairsartspace.org or text 908-635-1593. First & Last. $1200/mo.

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2700 sq. ft. home on 1.40 AC. Located in Sunny View. 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. $179,900 Call 864-978-7983 and leave call back information.

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HOUSES FOR RENT 2 BR, 1 BA HOUSE FOR RENT IN TRYON’S OLD HUNTING COUNTRY. 1,200 sf furnished guest house featuring living/dining rm combo w/fireplace, full kit, 1 extra lg bdrm & 1 regular size, lg screened in front porch and stone patio. Water and landscaping included. $900.00 mth. Call 305-494-5344

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Unique 2bd, 1.5ba Ranch style home. Includes 1 horse stall & large pasture access to FETA Trails. $800/month. Call 828-863-2979 or 817-0896

Highest view in Tryon w/ quick access. Spacious 2bd/2ba cottage on private estate. Spectacular views from all sides. Currently under renovation. Available April 2012. $1200 per month. Call 843-514-5900

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Residential - 2bd/1ba, PARTMENTS range, refrigerator, dishwasher, central h/a - $540. Call 864-895-9177 or 2 - 1 Bdrm Apartments 864-313-7848 Appliances included. 1 for $300/month and 1 for $400/month. Mini Farm 3bd, 1ba Call 864-590-0336 Ranch style home. New center aisle, 4 stall barn with big pasture on trail Apartment 1 Bedroom Dusystem. $1200 per month. plex $360 Per Month, Also a furnished 1 bd $360 deposit, Appliances apt. for $450/month. Bring furnished. No pets! Call your horse. Call 828-863- 828-625-9711 2979. For Rent Near Lake Lure , Very private, 1100 sq ft heated, 360 sq ft covered porch, Efficiency Apartment, Private entrance, Utility and Direct Call 828.859.9151 TV included. No indoor to let others know smoking, no drugs & no about job opdrunks. Fully furnished portunities at your $900.00, Empty $800.00 Call 864-978-7983. business.

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Beautiful professional office space for rent in Tryon / Columbus area. (Behind Chamber of Commerce.) 450 square feet/ 3 offices. Call Mike at: 828-817-3314 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR RENT AND POSSIBLE SALE IN TRYON. Free standing Victorian building on main hwy that has been renovated for business use. 1“ floor features, 1 extra large front rm w/ gas log fireplace, 2 large rms with lots of windows, 1 rm with cabinets for office, storage or break rm, 1 kitchenette rm w/sink, cabinet & space for mini fridge and 1 bath. Hoor features 3 rms plus attic space for storage. Great for office or retail business. $1,000 mth rent W/ 1 year lease. Call 864-457-6811 or 305-494-5344

FURNITURE Amish - made hutch. New. $450. Call (864) 457-7256

DOMESTIC PETS Up coming litter, registered mini Australian Shepherds. Due March 12. Mother is 15” blue eyed black tri. Father is 15” blue merle w/ blue eyes. Both weigh around 25-28 lbs. Taking $200 deposit. Call or email for more info. 817-0783, curtis1981@windstream.net

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8ft Bush Hog $1100 Want to buy junk vehiCall Bill 828-894-3583 be- cles! No title, no problem. tween 10am and 11pm Must have ID. Will pick up anywhere, 24/7. Never any towing fee. Price is QUIPMENT FOR $325 cash to max. $3325 cash, on the spot. Call ALE (828)748-6739 or (864) Power Block weight set. 356-6076. As seen on t.v. 5-125 lb adjustment. 2 y/o. $1000 WANT TO BUY: Junk original price, asking $300 cars, trucks and vans. Call negotiable. C a l l anytime for pick up. (828)223-0277 828-817-0904

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Candidates line up for Henderson County sheriff Henderson County has no shortage of candidates seeking to replace outgoing sheriff Rick Davis, who was granted a medical disability retirement because of bipolar disorder. The Henderson County Republican Party will choose from 11 candidates before March 1, when Davis officially retires. The candidates are: Tim Brooks, a Henderson County Sheriff ’s Office bailiff; Ronnie Edwards, a DMV officer; Bill Fishburne, a real estate agent; Tim Griffin, a captain with the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office; Michael Thomas James, police chief in Spencer, N.C.; Charles “Rusty” Jones, a N.C. Highway Patrol officer; Marty Katz, a retired officer from the Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Florida; Charlie McDonald, a retired Hen-

derson County Sheriff’s Office captain; Ben McKay, a jail officer in Henderson County; Frank Stout, a retired N.C. Highway Patrol captain, and Larry Young, a member of the Henderson County Board of Commissioners. D a v i s worked for the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office since 1990, and he became sheriff in 2006. On Nov. 23, 2011 he announced he had bipolar disorder that caused erratic behavior. He has been on sick leave since then. Henderson County commissioners began requesting more information from Davis about his condition and a $5,000 insurance policy deductible the county had to pay as part of a settlement involving

Davis and a female employee. Davis did not respond to their requests. He recently was granted a medical disability retirement by the state. – source: www.citizen-times. com, 2/17/12

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*** A foreclosure auction has been set for March 5 to sell some property in The Cliffs Communities and pay off some of the development’s debts. Jim Anthony, the founder and owner of The Cliffs Communities, recently announced plans to sell most of the development, including The Cliffs golf courses and amenities and most of the residential properties, to the Carlile Group, owned by a Texas couple.

The foreclosure auction will help Anthony pay off $24.2 million in debt owed to Worthington Hyde Partners, a real estate investment firm in Atlanta. The auction is expected to include tracts of 26 and 451 acres. – source: Asheville Citizen Times, 2/16/12 *** AT&T announced plans for a $200 million data center in Kings Mountain, N.C. that will create more than 100 full-time jobs. The data center, expected to open in 2014, also will create more than 1,000 construction-related jobs while it’s under construction, according to AT&T. The one-million-square-foot (Continued on page 14)

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*** Two sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway between Asheville and Cherokee will be closed during the off-season for repairs to two tunnels. The National Park Service advised the sections will be closed between Feb. 20 and April 15. The section of the parkway between mileposts 393.8 and 405 will be closed to repair Ferrin Knob Tunnel No. 1, and the section between milepost 443 and the end of the parkway at U.S. 441 will be closed to repair Big Witch Tunnel. Some sections of the parkway are also closed during the winter as warranted by weather conditions. – source: Asheville Blue Ridge Examiner, 2/14/12 *** North Carolina is one of the least safe states in the country for teen drivers, according to a new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association. The association’s figures show North Carolina was the second deadliest state for teen drivers in 2011, trailing only Texas. The Tar Heel State saw an increase in the number of teen driver fatalities between 2010 and 2011, a trend that the association attributed to driver distractions. Cathy Hein, spokesperson for AAA Carolina, said a lack of enforcement may be an even bigger cause. – source: www.charlotte. news14.com, 2/17/12 *** Apple is planning to build the largest end-user-owned solar array in the country to supports its new data center in Maiden, N.C. The company says the array will help reduce the environmental impact of the center, which has received the LEED Platinum certification. The company says it also plans to build the largest nonutility fuel cell installation in the country to ensure a high percentage of renewable energy for the data center. Catawba County approved a permit to let Apple reshape the slope of 171 acres for the solar array across from the data center. – source: www.iclarified.com, 2/20/12

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data center in Kings Mountain will be located on 130 acres in a business park that already includes a Walt Disney Co. data center. The region is also home to a Google data center in Lenior, an Apple Inc. data center in Maiden and a planned Facebook Inc. data center in Rutherford County. Industry officials say low electric rates and access to water to cool the facilities have helped attract the data centers. – sources: N.C. Department of Commerce, 2/22/12; Charlotte Business Journal, 2/22/12 *** The site of the former Tuxedo Mill is expected to become the first public park in the Green River community of eastern Henderson County. The county recently purchased the six-acre site with a plan to work with local residents to develop a family-oriented park. Henderson County demolished the old mill that had been an eyesore on the site for years. The Green River Association says it’s already making plans for a community fundraising effort to create the new park. – source: Hendersonville Times News, 2/20/12 *** The City of Asheville is completing renovation work on the U.S. Cellular Center just in time for the Southern Conference Basketball Championship, which will bring many visitors to the facility between March 2 and March 5. John Iamarino, commissioner of the Southern Conference, said he’s been in close contact with architect Sam Powers and other officials to make sure the work will be done in time. The arena, opened in 1974, will have a new scoreboard and message ribbon on the upper-deck balcony. The seating capacity is 6,600 for basketball games. The Southern Conference and the city have a three-year contract to hold the tournament at the U.S. Cellular Center. – source: Asheville Citizen Times, 2/19/12

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Jersey Boys - Blumenthal Center, Charlotte

March 7 - 18

The Boxcar Children - FlatRock Playhouse

March 10

Professional Bull Riding - BiLo Center

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Songs of Frank Sinatra - Flat Rock Playhouse Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra: Masterworks IV - Chapman Cultural Center Petrie Faculty Recital - Chapman Cultural Center Christopher O’Riley - Diana Wortham Theatre Greenville Blues Festival - BiLo Center GLOW presents Rock Opera! - Centre Stage

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Fourth Annual Art & Antique Show - Chapman Cultural Center

Now - March 9

Milliken Art Gallery Exhibition: SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Faculty Show - Converse College

Venues Asheville Community Theater (ACT) - Asheville, www.ashevilletheatre. org or 828-254-1320. Blumenthal Center, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, 704.372.1000. Centre Stage, 501 River Street, Greenville, SC, 864-233-6733, www.centrestage.org. Chapman Cultural Center, 200 East St. John Street, Spartanburg, 864-2789698. Converse College, 580 East Main Street, Spartanburg, 800-766-1125, www. converse.edu. Diana Wortham Theatre - 2 S. Pack Sq., Asheville, 828-257-4530, www. dwtheatre.com. Flat Rock Playhouse, Greenville Hwy., Flat Rock, N.C., 828-693-0731, www. flatrockplayhouse.org. Hendersonville Little Theater, 1025 State Street, Hendersonville, 828-6921082, www.hendersonvillelittletheater.org. ICC Foundation, Spindale, 828-286-9990, www.foundationshows.org. Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville, 800-888-7768, www.peacecenter. org. Time Warner Uptown Amphitheatre, 1000 Seaboard St., Charlotte. www. livenation.com. Spartanburg Little Theatre, 200 E. St. John St., Spbrg, 864-585-8278, www. spartanburglittletheatre.org. Verizon Amphitheatre, 707 Pavillion Blvd., Charlotte., www.jumboticket. com.

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Polk County spring sports schedules Women’s Soccer Schedule Feb. 25

Jamborre / Asheville

TBA

March 20

Crest

4 p.m.

March 1

Shelby

6 p.m. V

March 21

Chase

4 p.m.

March 2

Tournament JV’s Boiling Springs, S.C.

TBA

March 22

Hendersonville

4 p.m.

March 3

Tournament JV’s Boiling Springs, S.C.

TBA

March 26

Highland Tech

4 p.m.

March 6

North Buncombe

5 and 7 p.m.

March 27

Thomas Jefferson A

4 p.m.

March 7

Hunter Huss

4:30 and 6 p.m. March 29

Owen

4 p.m.

March 10

Burns, N.C. (Showcase)

Noon/ 2 p.m.

April 3

Mtn. Heritage

4 p.m.

March 14

Madison

6 p.m. V

April 4

Hendersonville

4 p.m.

March 16

West Henderson

5 and 7 p.m.

April 5

Burns

4 p.m.

March 19

Mtn. Heritage

6 p.m. V

April 16

West Henderson

4 p.m.

March 21

Mitchell

6 p.m.

April 17

Owen

4 p.m.

March 23

Asheville

5 p.m. JV

April 18

Mtn. Heritage

4 p.m.

March 23

F.T. Foard

6:30 p.m. V

March 26

Avery

6 p.m. V

Feb. 28

TC Roberson

(V) 5 p.m.

March 28

Thomas Jefferson

5 and 7 p.m.

Feb. 29

Brevard

(V) 5 p.m.

March 3 0

Hendersonville

5 and 7 p.m.

March 6

East Rutherford

(JV/V) 4/6 p.m.

April 30

Owen

5 and 7 p.m.

March 8

ACA

(V) 4 p.m.

April 4

Owen

5 and 7 p.m.

March 9

West Henderson

(V) 5 p.m.

April 5

Madison

6 p.m. V

March 12

Swain

(V) 4 p.m.

April 18 Mitchell H 6 p.m.

March 13

Madison

(JV/V) 4/6 p.m.

April 19

Landrum

5 and 7 p.m.

March 16

Mtn. Heritage

(JV/V) 4/6 p.m.

April 20

Mtn. Heritage

6 p.m. V

March 19

East Rutherford

(JV/V) 4/6 p.m.

April 23

Avery

6 p.m. V

March 20

Mitchell

(JV/V) 4/6 p.m.

April 25

Thomas Jefferson

5 and 7 p.m.

March 23

Avery

(JV/V) 4/6 p.m.

April 27

Landrum

5:30 p.m. JV

March 27

Thomas Jefferson A

(JV/V) 4:30/6:30 p.m.

May 2

Hendersonville

5 and 7 p.m.

March 30

Owen

(JV/V) 4/6 p.m.

May 3

Chapman (Sr. Night)

5:30 and 7 p.m. April 3

Hendersonville

(JV/V) 6/4 p.m.

May 9

1st Round Playoff

TDB

TBA

April 6

Madison

(JV/V)4/6 p.m.

April 13

Mitchell

(JV/V) 6/4 p.m.

Feb. 27

R S Central

4 p.m

April 17

Avery

(JV/V) 6/4 p.m.

Feb. 28

North Henderson

4 p.m.

April 19

Mtn. Heritage

(JV/V) 4/6 p.m.

Feb. 29

East Henderson

4 p.m.

April 20

Thomas Jefferson H

(JV/V) 4:30/6:30 p.m.

March 1 Crest A 4 p.m.

April 24

Owen

(JV/V) 4/6 p.m.

March 5

East Henderson

4 p.m.

April 27

Hendersonville

(JV/V) 4/6 p.m.

March 6

West Henderson

4 p.m.

May 3

WHC Conf./McNair Field

TBA

March 7 Chase A 4 p.m.

May 4

WHC Conf./McNair Field

TBA

March 12

East Rutherford

4 p.m.

May 5

WHC Conf./McNair Field

TBA

March 13

North Henderson

4 p.m.

May 7

East Henderson

(V) 6 p.m.

March 15

Thomas Jefferson

4 p.m.

May 11

1st round playoffs TBA

Men’s Tennis Schedule

Varsity/Junior Varsity Baseball Schedule

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Polk County spring sports schedule Varsity/Junior Varsity Softball Schedule Feb. 28

Asheville

4 p.m.

March 1

Brevard

4 p.m.

March 2

North Buncombe H

4 p.m.

March 5

Brevard

4 p.m.

March 7

North Henderson A

4:30 p.m.

March 9

North Buncombe A

4 p.m.

March 13

Madison

4 p.m.

March 14

Asheville

4:30 p.m.

March 16

Mtn. Heritage

4 p.m.

March 20

Mitchell

4 p.m.

March 23

Avery

4 p.m.

March 27

Thomas Jefferson A

4 p.m.

March 28

North Henderson H

4 p.m.

March 30

Owen

4 p.m.

April 3

Hendersonville

4 p.m.

April 6

Madison

4 p.m.

April 17

Avery

4 p.m.

April 19

Mountain Heritage A

4 p.m.

April 20

Thomas Jefferson H

4 p.m.

April 24

Owen

6 p.m.

April 26

Pisgah

4 p.m.

April 27

Hendersonville

4 p.m.

April 30

Mitchell

4 p.m.

May 2

Swain

4:30 p.m.

Bridge results for Feb. 15 and 22 The results of Wednesday afternoon bridge played at the Meeting Place were as follows: First: Jackie Wells Second: Morton Poliakoff Third: Audrey Olivery Fourth: Joyce Shaw The results of Wednesday

afternoon bridge played at the Meeting Place on Feb. 22 were as follows: First: Audrey Oliver Second: Jeane Helms Third: Joyce Shaw Fourth: Merle Greene – article submitted

Meadowbrook Seniors golf results The results of Meadowbrook Seniors Hi-Mid-Lo golf played Monday, Feb. 13 were as follows: Highs First: Tal Holloman, +6 Second: Bud Wilson, +1 Third: Alan Gault, -1 Mids First: Max Hetherington, +13 Second: Jerry Dowis, +6 Third: Henry Lemons, +5 Lows First: Jon Jewell, +9 Second: Wendell Lawson, +7 Third: Fred May, +3 The results of Meadowbrook

Seniors age group golf played Monday, Feb. 20 were as follows: 71-82 years old First: Harry Drake, 59 Second: Hugh Bishop, 4 Third: Ed Corn, 65 67-70 years old First: Larry O’Conner, 59 Second: Tal Holloman, 63 Third: Jerry Dowis, 64 55-66 years old First: Bob Harley, 68 Second: Clarence Batchler, 69 Third: Don Wease, 70 – article submitted by Walter H. Wease Jr.

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Rachel Ramsey, Steps to HOPE executive director, and Paul Sutherland, board of directors president. (photo by Debra Backus)

Ramsey named ‘Star Performer’ At Steps to HOPE’s February board of directors meeting, board president Paul Sutherland presented executive director Rachel Ramsey with the “Star Performer Award,” given in recognition of outstanding performance by a board member, staff or volunteer. Ramsey was chosen as the initial recipient of this award for having “… given unselfishly of herself for many years to Steps to HOPE. Her leadership is responsible for creating a workplace climate in which employees want

to excel in their jobs not because they have to, but because they want to.” The award continues, “Rachel takes any challenge in stride and is a superb leader, always wearing a smile and ready, willing and able to help anyone. Steps to HOPE is what it is today because of Rachel Ramsey. We are truly fortunate and blessed to have her as our executive director. Rachel is a true shining star.” – article submitted by Debra Backus

Foothills bridge results for Feb. 17 The results of Foothills duplicate bridge played Friday, Feb. 17 were as follow: Morning restricted pairs North-South 1/2. Deborah Bundy - Janice Dunn 1/2. Virginia Walker - substitute 3. Tom Jackson - Vicky Jackson East-West 1. Joann Hoffman - Sally Huffaker 2. John Davis - substitute 3. Paul Madar - Yoshikazu Kinoshita Afternoon open pairs North-South

1. Richard Long - Jack Williams 2. Nancy Harrelson - Ivalee Rymer 3. Jackie Caldwell - Donald Eifert 4. Marian Unger - Jim Chambers East-West 1. Karl Kachadoorian - Patrick Collins 2. Ronald Wingo - Virginia Ambrose 3. Linda Sherer - Jim Jackson 4. Sally Jo Carter - Pat Fiol – article submitted by Marily Williams

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Joyce Coggins, activities director of Autumn Care of Saluda (left) and Jane Powell (right), owner of Random Arts, admire the Valentine Artist Trading Card board created for Autumn Care residents. (photo by Desiree O’Sullivan)

Powell of Random Arts plays cupid Valentines for artists and Autumn Care of Saluda

of Autumn Care, it really has been the month of valentines! Cupid in the guise of Jane Powell came with hearts in hand, and the smiles made February — the month of love it all worthwhile. and valentines. This is a story of “There are so many talented a surprise gift of love and beauty individuals that I come in confor many people who might not tact with each and every day have otherwise and they love to gotten a Valenshare their talents Saluda tine’s Day reand this is one News & way to do that. membrance, and it took someone Notations In our world it is with a big heart called art swaps. by Bonnie Bardos We have themes, to make it all happen. Enter deadlines, size Jane Powell of Saluda, owner of restrictions material restrictions Random Arts, a shop that offers but with the Artist Trading Card, creative workshops, supplies and it’s always the same size 2 1/2 inspiration. and 3 1/2. In the past we have had Back in January, Jane had a “fat book” swaps and had great ‘lightbulb’ idea about artists creat- successes. I feel so blessed that I ing artist trading cards to swap for have found such a giving, caring Valentine’s Day: the call went out and talented community of artists all over the country. Just so you that surround me. This is true prosknow, artist trading cards are small perity,” Jane smiles. She obviously in size, about the size of a playing loves playing Cupid. card. Artists received two different If you’d like to learn more cards from other participating art- about making your own artist ists after sending in their own three cards, or taking creative workcreations, and one card was saved. shops, Random Arts is located at Jane took the extra cards and 481 Louisiana Ave (at Ozone Dr.) carefully mounted the colorful in Saluda. Call 828-749-1165, or Valentine artwork on a board: all visit the website at randomartsnow. intended for residents of Autumn com/ Care of Saluda’s rehabilitation and Autumn Care of Saluda is loskilled nursing services facility on cated at 501 Esseola Drive, Saluda, Esseola Drive. NC; administrator is Glenn Pierce; So, for both residents and staff 828-749-2261.

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Cooking your food properly Think cooking your food contains an organosulfur comalways destroys its nutrients? pound called “allicin.” Some studies show that alThink again. Some foods are actually healthier, if they are licin has anti-inflammatory, cooked properly. anti-fungal and anti-bacterial Tomatoes, for example, con- properties. It’s also been shown tain a cancer-fighting phyto- to help trap cell damaging “free nutrient called lycopene, but radicals” in our bodies. These cooked tomatoes contain as attributes also make garlic good much as 171 percent lycopene for your heart and whole cardioas raw ones. That means toma- vascular system. By crushing to sauces are great, but one garlic cloves Diet & Exercise of the best nd letting by David Crocker athem ways to instand for crease a to30 minutes, mato’s lycopene is to bake it. before cooking, these heartThis also adds lots of flavor to protecting compounds are acsandwiches, salads, pastas and tivated and preserved. Don’t other dishes. Studies show a cook garlic too long though. correlation between consump- Cooking as little as six minutes tion of tomatoes and reduced can completely suppress garlic cancer risk, particularly prostate compound’s strength. cancer. If you’re having a fatty fish Other red fruits and veg- like salmon for dinner, roast it etables like red carrots, papayas, with a bit of olive oil. Accordpeppers and watermelon also ing to a study published in the contain lycopene. “Journal of Agriculture and Watermelon, though, should Food Chemistry,” this doesn’t not be stored in the refrigerator, increase the fish’s fat content, because leaving a whole water- and preserves the fish’s omega melon at room temperature for 3 fatty acids, as apposed to fryfive days increases its lycopene ing fish in the same kind of oil. and beta-carotene content by as Frying fish increases its fat much as 20 percent. content up to 10 percent, while Broccoli, if cooked properly adding unnecessary calories. is healthier too. Steaming broc- By the way, here’s another nucoli increases “glucosinolates,” tritional tip. which are compounds that fight When fixing leafy greens in a cancer. Cooking broccoli in salad, add olive oil, nuts or avoother ways reduces these com- cado. This increases the absorppounds though. tion of disease-fighting comWhen cooking meats, use pounds called “carotenoids.” the “slow method.” Meats like These help protect against catachicken that are cooked in liquid racts and macular degeneration. at moderate to low temperatures David Crocker of Landrum develop fewer cell-damaging has been a nutritionist and percompounds know as “AGEs” sonal trainer for 25 years. (Advanced Glycation End ComHe served as strength direcpounds). These compounds are tor of the Spartanburg Y.M.C.A., thought to be one factor in aging head strength coach for the S.C. and some age-related chronic state champion girls gymnastic diseases. Grilling and broil- team, USC-Spartanburg baseing increase these compounds, ball team, Converse college but the “slow, wet” method of equestrian team, lead trainer to cooking can reduce AGEs by L.H. Fields modeling agency, 50 percent. and taught four semesters at While we all know garlic USC-Union. David was also a is healthful, there are ways to regular guest of the Pam Stone maximize its benefits too. Garlic radio show.

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Tryon custom guitar builder Jay Lichty to exhibit in Spartanburg Guitar Show Custom guitar builder Jay riety of domestic and exotic Lichty of Lichty Guitars will woods including walnut, maple, exhibit his latest collection of sycamore, mahogany, koa, pau handcrafted acoustic guitars and ferro, Brazilian rosewood and ukuleles at the 2012 Spartanburg many more. While he typically Guitar Show. This event has has a collection of instruments grown to be one of the biggest available for immediate sale, the guitar events in the Southeast majority of acoustic guitars and with exhibitors ranging from vin- ukuleles he crafts are designed tage instrument dealers, to music and built to order. stores to collectors and builders. Some of the instruments that Jay Lichty built his first gui- Lichty will have on display at tar under the this year’s show guidance of reinclude the folMarketPlace nowned Virginia lowing: A Honluthier Wayne Henderson and has duran mahogany dreadnought, built more than 75 handcrafted an African mahogany OM guiinstruments to date. He was tar with a sunburst finish, two the winner of the Made in the Brazilian rosewood guitars, an South Award in 2010, an award original design guitar called the honoring Southern ingenuity and Alchemist built from cocobolo craftsmanship. Professional mu- and featuring a side sound port sicians on several continents play and a wedge-shaped body, a Lichty’s instruments, including parlor guitar built from Koa and Japanese guitarist Shohei Toyo- several ukuleles. da, Australian blues/roots artist The show will be held at the Geoff Achison, and Nashville- Spartanburg Expo Center from based brothers Tom and Mike 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. Gossin of the top country band 25 and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on SunGloriana. day, Feb. 26. Lichty builds approximately Learn more at lichtyguitars. 30 instruments a year, each com. handcrafted in his Tryon luthier – article submitted shop. He works with a wide vaby Corrie Woods

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awareness for the last time and spoke to me. “Dad.” “Yes precious, what is it?” “I heard you the other night, it’s okay, I’m ready to go see Monty.” It was hard to drive as the tears flowed down my cheeks like an avalanche. “One more thing, Dad” Allie went on, “thank you for all your love and for showing me that my life was worth living.” In memory of Allie. Thanks for listening.

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Ice formed on the waterfall at Pearson’s Falls on some of the cold days during this generally mild winter. Pearson’s Falls is open to visitors during regular hours 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12 - 5 p.m. on Sunday. Pearson’s Falls is owned and operated by the Tryon Garden Club, a 502(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. For detailed information, visit www.pearsonsfalls.org. (photo submitted by Jane Templeton)

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Local blood drives in March The American Red Cross will hold the following blood drives in Polk County in March: Sunday, March 11: Coopers Gap Baptist Church Blood Drive (730 Coopers Gap Road; Mill Spring), 1:30 - 6 p.m. Call 828-8948059 for further information or to schedule your appointment. Tuesday, March 13: Saluda Fire Department, 199 Walnut Street; Saluda, 2 – 6:30 p.m. Call 828-749-3231 for further information or to schedule your appointment. Monday, March 26: Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 150 Melrose Avenue, Tryon, 12:30 – 5 p.m. Call 828-894-5073 for further information or to schedule your appointment. If you donate blood or platelets through the American Red Cross from Feb. 13 to March 31, you will be entered to win one of three, three-day oceanfront vacation rentals at The Islander Inn and Suites on Emerald Isle. Donors will also

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Booze with breakfast foods or unpleasant comments Note to self: never, ever, drink Chardonnay with pancakes again. Ever. Well, you see, I’m a “Whiskeypalian” Anglican, and for our church functions, there are usually a few bottles of wine available, next to the tea and coffee. However, at our annual ‘Shrove Tuesday’ Pancake Supper this past week, the offering also included pitchers of orange juice, tea and coffee and, naturally, the obligatory bottles of ‘Yellowtail’ wine. The problem was, I was too stupid to notice the tea and coffee on the other side of the parish hall. I stood in line to prepare a plate, first, for my mother, by the time I re-entered the que and filled my own plate with trimmings that would rival a great IHOP breakfast, the pitchers of orange juice were empty. Sighing, I poured a small wine glass from the tall, green, bottle and carried it back to the table to join fellow

parishioners, my mother and Paul. cocktail enjoyed while watching “What are you giving up for the news. Lent?” my mother wanted to Remembering that my priest know. has, in the past, urged us not to “Well, to start with,” I said, focus on giving something up, between mouthfuls of pancake but rather, adding something and scrambled egg, “booze with meaningful to our lives instead: breakfast foods.” volunteering, charitable giving, But it did get me thinking. calling your mother more freTraditionally, quently, I have the point of Lent decided “I’m Just finally is to rid oneself upon my Lenten of the impediSaying…” pledge. ments that interAnd rememfere with ones ber, this is camby Pam Stone relationship with paign season, God. It is an act which will make of penance, of self-discipline, re- it supremely difficult. pentance, and, most importantly, I am going to do my best not prepares the believer for the com- to say a single unpleasant word ing of “Holy Week,” culminating about anyone. in the celebrations of Easter SunThat’s right: when Facebook day. And, as Christ was tempted friends post an outrageous headfor 40 days in the wilderness, we line regarding an unguarded, employ the same time frame. callous, comment made by a So, it seemed a little half- candidate or religious figure, or hearted and benign to simply I’m on the receiving end of a deliswear off chocolate or the nightly cious scrap of gossip regarding a

particular trouble-maker, instead of issuing a withering rebuke, I shall call upon my southern roots and simply state what my dear, departed, Methodist neighbor was wont to say: “Well, she’s certainly a character, isn’t she?” Or even better, “I suppose we’ll just have to love him even harder, won’t we?” As a matter of fact, I nominate that last phrase to be embraced and used with such frequency that it becomes a soothing balm within this culture of negativity in which we reside. Honestly, I cannot even read the ‘comment’ section of news articles on-line, anymore. So much venom is spewed forth by those who hide behind the anonymity of their keyboards that it leaves me shaken that there are countless people among us that are filled with such seething hostility. And we have certainly all (Continued on page 28)

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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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Super Saturday’s 2011 parade down Melrose, with its costume theme of “Knights, Princesses and Dragons,” was kicked off merrily by a mock medieval sword fight. On March 17, this year’s Super Saturday parade will have the costume theme “It’s Not Easy Being Green.” Dress up as Kermit the Frog, a leprechaun, leaves, plants, a recycle bin – whatever. Go green! (photo submitted by Connie Clark)

the community stage on Saturday or helping tidy up after the exuberant festival is over. The Children’s Theater Festival Board is also always looking for new members willing to pitch in with the year-long organizational efforts that make Super Saturday possible. Visit www.tryonsupersatur-

day.com for specifics on Super Saturdays past and present. If you think you might be interested in joining the board, or just want to help out in some way with 2012’s Super Saturday, call chairperson Marianne Carruth at 828-8598322. – article submitted by Connie Clark

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As the 34th annual Super Saturday approaches on March 17, a call has gone out for volunteers to lend a hand both at next month’s event and in the future. Super Saturday can always use an extra hand setting things up out on Melrose Avenue on Friday, March 16, manning the performance venues, helping out with

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