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Vol. 85 / No. 19
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Tryon to form committee to help decide whether to sell its water, sewer systems by Leah Justice
Have you got some old men’s ties you’ve been meaning to get rid of? Fool’s Day Festival organizers are looking for more ties, which will be used as part of an art installation in downtown Tryon during the festival on March 31. Contact Cindy Viehman at 828-859-1255 or stop by Foothills Realty to donate your ties. Organizers are also seeking entries for the Outhouse Race and the Trashion Show. For entry forms, contact event co-chair Kathleen Carson at artzycarson@gmail.com or 828-859-8316. The deadline for entering both contests is March 15.
Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
Today
Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Mondays, Harmon Field/Tryon, 7 a.m. - noon. Saluda Center, Tuesdays, chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; (Continued on page 2)
Tryon is looking to the community to help the town decide whether to sell its water and wastewater systems. Council met Tuesday, Feb. 21
and discussed an offer from Ni America, a private company, to purchase the town’s water and sewer systems. Council agreed to ask interim manager Joey Davis to advertise for a committee.
torn on whether to sell the systems to Ni America. “As I said at the Ni America meeting, the big elephant is joining with the towns and county,”
Council members still seem
(Continued on page 6)
PCHS seniors Madison Alexander, Cade Underwood and Cole Pellatt compete in the preliminary round of Polk’s Got Talent. They received enough votes to advance to the final round, to be held Monday, Feb 27. (photo by Mimi Alexander)
Polk’s Got Talent finals tonight at PCHS It was standing room only in the Tryon Theatre on Monday and Tuesday nights for the inaugural Polk’s Got Talent preliminary rounds. The talent was truly local, as at least one member of each act was required to live in
Polk County. Twenty-four acts shared their talents with hundreds of audience members over the two-night preliminary event. The final round will be held at Polk County High School (PCHS) on Monday,
Feb. 27. Seven acts from the junior division and six from the open division will advance to the finals. Advancing to the next round (Continued on page 3)
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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 www.Saluda.com. AAUW meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the Tryon Presbyterian
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Church fellowship hall. 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.
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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
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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 and Fitness with the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, Feb. 28, 5:30-7 p.m. All members and guests welcome. Autism Support Group will meet the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Polk County Public Library in Columbus at 6 p.m. This month’s speaker is Cara Gregory, M.S. CCC-SLP of Interact Western North Carolina. Foothills Autism/Asperger’s Parent Support Group meets the first Tuesday, 6 p.m., Polk County Library community room (Columbus). Landrum Library, workshop on selling items on eBay. Topics discussed include researching items, how to price your items and determining shipping costs. Open to all adults. 864-457-2218. Al-Anon Family Group meets Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Saluda Senior Center, 64 Greenville Street, Saluda, one half block off Main Street (U.S. Hwy. 176 S.), 828-749-2251 (Saluda) or 1-800-286-1326. VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Polk Memorial 9116, meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:30
p.m. in the Womack building in Columbus. VFW Polk Memorial 9116 meets the fourth Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Columbus Town Hall.
Wednesday
Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Wednesdays, Fire Department in Green Creek, 7 a.m. - noon. The Meeting Place Senior Center Wednesday activities include Tai Chi, 9 a.m.; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; Italian club meeting (Buon Giorno), 10 a.m.; senior fitness, 10 a.m.; bingo or bridge, 12:30 p.m.; medication assistance program, 9 a.m. - noon. 828-8940001. Saluda Center Wednesday activities, Trash Train, dominoes game, 10 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga 12:30 p.m. 828-749-9245. Tryon Kiwanis Club meets Wednesdays, noon, Congregational Church, 210 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Female Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Male Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340.
Thursday
Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m. - noon, old Searcy Mill parking lot, Hwy. 108, Columbus. Saluda Center Thursday activities: knitting group, 9:30 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga, 5:30 p.m.; 828-749-9245. Please submit Curb Reporter items in writing at least two days prior to publication. Items must include a name and telephone number of a contact person. Items will be printed in order by date of event, as space allows.
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are the following: • 2 Folks from County Polk (continued from page 1) (celtic band) • Blues Underground (blues in the junior division are: • Cassie Couch and Mollie band) • The Foxchasers (bluegrass Nelson, elaborative dancers, 17 and band) 16 years old • Proj• Daniel ect X (rock Macias and band) Talia Petoia, • Noah singers, 15 Stockdale, and 16 years singer old • Madi• K e i l e i g h The preliminary rounds of Polk’s Got Talent were son AlexMcMurray held at the Tryon Theatre. Barry Flood, owner, ander, Cole and Lauren donated the use of the theater for the two Pellatt and S t r a t m a n , evenings of local talent. (photo by Bibi Freer) Cade Underwood, singers, 13 singing trio years old Polk’s Got Talent was organized • Ki’Yon Staley, singer, 9 years by the Patrons for Performing Arts old • Madison Yellen, clogger, 10 at PCHS to help fund a trip to Festival Disney – an international years old • Meredith Gillespie and Bri- competition for high school choanna Richardson, tap dancers, 11 ruses. Vocal Impressions, PCHS’s competition choir, plans to attend years old • Mia Brown, singer, 14 years the event in April. The event was planned by old Advancing in the open division parent members of the patrons
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Polk’s Got Talent finalists Junior division
Cassie Couch and Mollie Nelson Daniel Macias and Talia Petoia Keileigh McMurray and Lauren Stratman Ki’Yon Staley Madison Yellen Meredith Gillespie and Brianna Richardson Mia Brown group. Members of Vocal Impressions served as emcees and as the technical crew, among other tasks. Sponsors, in addition to Tryon Theatre, are Bonnie Brae Veterinary Hospital, Computer Direct Outlet, Freer Equine Mobile Veterinary Services and Millard & Company. The local “celebrity” judges (Aaron Greene, Brook Hannon and Susie Kocher) gave advice to each act at the conclusion of each performance. The preliminary rounds were scored using a combination of
Open division 2 Folks from County Polk Blues Underground The Foxchasers Project X Noah Stockdale Madison Alexander, Cole Pellatt and Cade Underwood audience votes and judges’ votes. In the finals, however, the audience votes will take the lead. Each finalist has been asked to remind family and friends of the importance of the arts in the schools and to encourage their attendance, along with their votes, on Monday night. Tickets will be available at the door of the PCHS auditorium. The competition begins at 7 p.m. – article submitted by Mimi Alexander
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will be a set price that will allow kids to ride as many rides as they want for one four-hour sessions. “It gives the local community an opportunity to come out without spending a ton of money,” Britton said. He also pointed out that anyone who volunteers for a four-hour shift at the festival gets free admission for both days. Admission for kids 12 and under is always free. The barbecue festival is also currently accepting applications for crafters and BBQ cookers. Interested individuals and teams can get an application at www. blueridgebbqfestival.com. Organizers are also working on rounding up any returning or new banner sponsors interested in having their company or organization’s name available for all to see around the festival. Returning sponsors get a discount if they pay for their sponsorship by March 1. Entertainment chair Benton Wharton is also working to line up an exciting list of bands to grace the two stages at this year’s festival. “We’re going to work to bring the national level talent that we have here locally to the stage during this year’s festival,” Wharton said. For more information, contact festival organizers at 828-8597427 or by email at brbbq@blueridgebbqfestival.com.
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finance approximately $77,000 to purchase a backhoe for the (continued from page 1) water and sewer department. said councilman George Baker. The town had budgeted this year “I don’t know where we go. debt service for a new backhoe, I’m more interested in getting but said last week that it should the towns and county together hold off on the purchase in case than selling to Ni America, but the town sells its systems. For now, the town plans to I don’t know.” Most council members trade the water/sewer backhoe, seemed to be more interested which has problems with its in combining water systems hydraulic system, with the street with the Polk County and the department’s backhoe. Council Towns of Columbus and Saluda, asked public works director but that option could still be Joel Burrell to try to make the trade work for the meantime years away. Councilman Roy Miller said and said if a new backhoe is needed council will look into he concurs with the purchase Baker, and he later. t h i n k s Tr y o n “ … the big elephant is In 2010, should keep Ni America, c o m m u n i c a - joining with the towns which owns tions open with and county. I don’t systems in the towns and know where we go. I’m South Carothe county. Baker, who more interested in getting lina, Florida and Texas, suggested crethe towns and county offered Tryating the comon approximittee, also said together than selling to mately $4.1 he would like to Ni America, but I don’t million for continue to inknow.” its systems. vestigate the op-- George Baker Ni America tion of selling to officials have Ni America and said in recent said he wonders meetings that they are back to if the water and sewer systems square one and need to investiare severable. Baker said it seems to him gate the town’s systems in detail that Ni America, if he reads to determine whether they are between the lines, is more inter- still interested in purchasing the systems. ested in sewer than water. Ni America was formed in Mayor Alan Peoples said he 2007 to acquire regulated water doesn’t want to lose the town’s and wastewater utilities. It is an water or sewer systems. He said if the town keeps the systems at investor-owned company, with least they would be controlled a small percentage of ownership by people who sleep in this by company management, according to Ni America’s public county. Miller said Tryon has several relations director, Rick Melcher. options and he wouldn’t want to Ni America currently owns two water systems in Texas, one lose the town’s water system. “We currently have one of water and one sewer system in the highest [water] rates in Florida and three sewer systems North Carolina for towns our in South Carolina with approxisize,” Miller said. “I think we mately 30,000 total customers. Tryon council members have need to investigate what we can do. East Howard Street sewer said they want to know the has to be fixed because DENR town’s systems’ needs prior to (N.C. Department of Environ- making a decision. A public ment and Natural Resources) works committee will likely be has told us it needs to be fixed.” formed during the town’s March In relation to possibly selling meeting, which will research the its systems, council approved town’s water and sewer system and then rescinded a decision to needs.
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Lennie Rizzo is planning his next fundraiser for Lennie’s Kids. The event will be a silent and live auction at Tryon Estates May 27. Rizzo said hors d’oeuvres will be enjoyed at 5 p.m. with dinner served at 6 p.m. Throughout the early evening, Rizzo said, attendees can bid on a variety of items from artwork to jewelry, and during dinner some of the items will be auctioned above their silent auction bids to raise additional funds. Rizzo said he hopes to sell between 200-250 tickets to raise money for his fund that regularly aids in veterinary bills for sick, injured and abandoned animals. Tickets are currently available at the Bulletin office or by calling Rizzo at 828-859-5835. You can also donate items for the auction by calling Rizzo.
Beth Child, executive director of the Tryon Fine Arts Center (TFAC) gives a presentation to Tryon Town Council on Tuesday, Feb. 21 about TFAC’s newly unveiled master site and building plan. Phase one of the plan includes a new park and outdoor amphitheater, expanded parking and improved access to the building. (photo by Leah Justice)
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Valentine’s Day rush
An interior decorating and garden design workshop will be presented at Derbyshire, 400 Landrum Road, Columbus, on Saturday, March 3 at 11 a.m. Comfortable Country Living with Gillian Drummond of Drummond House Interiors will explore country style today – how to add comfort and beauty to your home, both in town and on the farm. Master gardener Linda Cobb will teach participants about adding “jewelry” to give new life to a garden. The workshop will include a luncheon and a dessert reception hosted by Derbyshire after the presentation. There will be both door prizes and surprise “goody bags.” For information and to sign up, call Gillian Drummond at 828859-9895 or email her at gillian@ SportS Section everY tueSdaY? gilliandrummond.com. Expressions of Landrum manager Melanie Jennings and assistants Terry and Janine work to fill orders and create arrangements for Valentine’s Day, which is the busiest day of the year for many florists. (photo – article submitted by Anne Regan) by Gillian Drummond
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During February, Save Your Vision Month, Blue Ridge Laser Eye Associates reminds even those people with no signs or risk factors for eye disease of the importance of getting a baseline eye disease screening at age 40, the time when early signs of disease and changes in vision may start to occur. “Many eye diseases progress without any warning signs,” says ophthalmologist Dr. Thomas Perraut. “Gradual changes in vision can impact your ability to function
independently and have confidence in your abilities. One of the hardest adjustments a person can make is adapting to a life with permanent vision loss. That is why nothing replaces a comprehensive baseline eye exam.” Based on the initial screening, an ophthalmologist will prescribe the necessary intervals for follow-up exams. For individuals at any age with symptoms of or at risk for eye disease, such as those with a family history of eye disease, diabetes or
high blood pressure, Blue Ridge La- joint and back pain are of greater ser Eye Associates recommends that concern than vision loss. individuals see their ophthalmolo“Unfortunately, millions of gist to determine how frequently people will suffer significant vision their eyes should be examined. blindness because they SportS Sectionlosseand verY tHurSdaY ? Despite the risks, Americans re- don’t know the risks,” said Perraut. main relatively unconcerned about “That is why the academy launched vision loss. A survey conducted by the EyeSmart campaign, because the American Academy of Ophthal- knowing your risks can save your mology for its EyeSmart campaign sight through regular eye exams.” reveals that less than a quarter of For more information visit Americans (23 percent) are very www.geteyesmart.org concerned about losing their vision, – article submitted while a majority feel weight gain or by Wanda Wofford
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Mountain BizWorks will offer its eight-week Foundations Business Planning Course beginning Monday, March 5, 6-9 p.m. in Hendersonville, N.C. Since 1989, Mountain BizWorks has trained more than 6,000 entrepreneurs, assisted in the creation of more than 1,300 locally owned businesses, and loaned more than $5.5 million in western North Carolina. These big numbers are made up of individual small business owners who have worked hard over time to find suc- Carol Lynn Jackson at Manna Cabanna in cess. One example Saluda, the business she started after taking is Carol Lynn Jack- Mountain BizWorks’ Foundations Business son of Manna Ca- Planning Course. (photo submitted by Jo Ann Miksa-Blackwell)I banna in Saluda. Jackson first came to Mountain BizWorks in 2004 ing and existing business ownwith the idea of starting a road- ers in Western North Carolina. side produce stand. After taking The eight-week Foundations the Foundations Business Plan- Business Planning Course helps ning Course, she implemented entrepreneurs develop a fothe steps of her business plan cused business plan. Participants and opened a produce stand. evaluate and estimate start-up Then in 2008, Carol Lynn and overhead costs, determine returned to Mountain BizWorks profit goals, project cash flow, with a vision of growth. After develop marketing plans and reworking her plan, her new learn about necessary licensing goal became clear: to open a and record keeping. In addition, permanent location. When the agriculture-related ventures Red Caboose on Main Street in receive special guidance and Saluda came up for lease, she information specific to their jumped on the opportunity and industry. gave her customers a shopping Registration is now open for environment located on the the foundations course beginshaded deck of an old train ca- ning on Monday, March 5. To boose. Today, Manna Cabanna learn more and register, contact offers selections of products Adriana Chavela at adriana@ such as local vegetables, eggs, mountainbizworks.org or 828meats, cheeses, honey, jams and 692-5826. jellies. On Wednesdays in the For more information about summer, you can even buy fresh Mountain BizWorks, visit www. shrimp from Edisto Island, S.C. mountainbizworks.org. The same course that helped – article submitted Carol Lynn is open to all aspirby Jo Ann Miksa-Blackwell
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Rutherford Cooperative Extension offers spring garden school With the cost of food continuing to rise, even those who have never gardened before are looking at growing their own vegetables and fruits. Those already gardening may be looking for ways to grow more using less space, time and labor. A Spring Garden School will be held Saturday, March 10 at the Rutherford County Extension Center in Spindale, N.C. The class will be from 8:25 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The registration
deadline is Friday, March 2; the Foothills,” “Blackberries preregistration is required. for the Garden,” “EncouragThis year ing Beneficial the school will Insects,” “Concontinue to fot a i n e r Ve g Want to go? cus on growing What: Spring Garden etable Gardenedibles – vege- School ing,” “Thyme tables and herbs to Multiply” to help stretch When: March 10 (herb growing) your food dol- Where: Spindale, N.C. and “Beans and lars. Peas.” The Spring The Spring Garden School’s presentations Garden School is sponsored by will include “Blueberries for the Rutherford County Exten-
sion Center and the Rutherford County Master Gardener Volunteers. For additional information and a registration form, contact the Rutherford Extension Center at 828-287-6011. The Rutherford County Extension Center is located at 193 Callahan-Koon Road in Spindale. – article submitted by Jan R. McGuinn
Tai Ch’i at Landrum Presbyterian Church featuring Ed Kan of ICC Landrum Presbyterian Church invites the surrounding communities to join in an exercise program using Tai Ch’i. Ed Kan of Isothermal Community College is the instructor. For those not familiar with Tai Ch’i, it is an ancient Chinese
exercise consisting of slow and gentle body moves while breathing deeply. The gentle moves promote relaxation and relief from stress. Studies have shown it may help maintain bone health, provide beneficial relief from the symptoms of fibromyalgia
and knee osteoarthritis, improve be a class on Thursday evening sleep quality, promote cardio- at 6:30 p.m. pulmonary fitness through deep To register, call 1-864-457breathing and improve balance. 2761. Leave your name and numT h i s ber, and any exercise is The gentle moves promote questions for all age you may groups. The relaxation and relief from stress. have. Each only resession is quirements are that you must be limited to 12 participants to alable to stand and do very gentle low for one-on-one instruction. stretching. Landrum Presbyterian Church The next session will begin is located at 404 Rutherford March 1, with two morning Street, directly across from the classes: Thursday and Saturday. post office. Both classes will begin at 10 – article submitted a.m. This session there will also by Jan Ludwick
Daffy-Jills Garden Club to meet March 1 Daffy-Jills Garden Club will meet Thursday, March 1 at 1:30 p.m. at the Landrum Library. Kathy Johnson Zimmerman will present a program about hillside gardening and stormwater con-
trol. Members should contact one of the hostesses, Marcia Burrus or Margaret Kennard, if they are unable to attend. – article submitted by Jeanne Mills
Class on Internet bridge playing Feb. 29 A class on playing bridge on the Internet will be presented on Wednesday, Feb. 29 from 1 – 3 p.m. in the computer room at the Polk County Library. Dan Dworkin will be the presenter. Participants will access the free website www.bridgebase.
com, log on and learn the technical aspects of the website. Participants will play online with supervision. The class will be presented on an overhead screen so all can follow along. – article submitted by Dan Dworkin
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Aileen Berger came down from Tennessee with her rescue Trail riders Karen Brockway and Nancy Mason follow the trail across along mare, Midori, to enjoy the cross country course and trails at the the side of the main house at the FENCE Hunter Pace & Trail Ride on Feb. 12. FENCE Hunter Pace on Sunday, Feb. 12. (photo by Lou Smith) (photo by Lou Smith)
Results of FENCE Spring Hunter Pace held Feb. 12 by Linda Farris
The true-hearted showed up in the chill and the wind for the FENCE spring Hunter Pace and Trail Ride on Sunday, Feb. 12. Riders were greeted by Julie Gordon and Marilyn Yikes in the morning for registration and Gretchen Verbonic and Pat Soloman in the afternoon. Joey Cabaniss served as timer and explained the red arrows and various signs along the way. John Boyle was timer’s assistant. Halfway point was manned by Debra Canton and Ross Fox in the morning and the husband and wife team of Martha and Harry Love in the afternoon. They offered apple juice, water and port. The trails were well marked and flagged by Rick Rondell. The cross-country course was popular as ever, but coming down the open jump course, riders found the water hazard had been hit by a quick freeze. Most riders threw on the brakes to avoid the semi-frozen water. The wooded trails held back the wind and offered many places for quick trots and canter lanes. As long as you kept moving, your heart kept pumping and chill was next to none. The sun peeking through also helped. Organizers said they appreciated FETA trail land owners and the Mahlers, as the largest part of
the pace traversed their property. Now, the results: The optimum time for the field hunter division was one hour, 36 minutes, 30 seconds. The calculated optimum time for the trail rider division was two hours, two minutes, 12 seconds. The ride was approximately seven miles long. In the field hunter division there were 15 teams with 32 riders, and the trail riders division had 13 teams with 33 riders for a total of 28 teams and 65 riders. Field hunter division Taking home the blue ribbon for the field hunter division were Susan Haslam and Erin LowePagliano of Asheville with a time of one hour, 40 minutes, five seconds. Second place went to Stephanie Alice Keck of Clemson, S.C. and Jaclyn Markwith and Darby McJunkin of Greenville, S.C., with a time of one hour 40 minutes, 10 seconds. Third place went to Doug McMillan of Belton and Vickie Smith of Inman with a time of one hour, 30 minutes, 50 seconds. Fourth place was awarded to Kay and Lorie Fleenor of Bristol, and Wendy Newbegin of Limestone, Tenn. with a time of one hour, 29 minutes, 20 seconds. Fifth place went to Lauren Leistner and Brittany Whitmire, both of Brevard, with a time of
Series standings as of Feb. 17 After nine of the 16 scheduled events of the 2011-12 Western Carolina Hunter Pace & Trail Ride Series, the standings are as follows: Field hunters: First, Doug McMillan, 31 series points; Second, Vickie Smith, 30 series points; Third, Brittany Whitmire, 29 series points; Fourth, Sarah Hendricks and Carolyn and Brian MacCormack, 24 series points; Fifth, Beth Goldizen, 23 series points; Sixth, Marie Solomon, 22 series points. Trail riders: First, Donna Monagle, 23 series points; Second, Sally Rock, Lisa Spriggs and Skyler Warren, 22 series points Third, Victoria Bailey, Kelly Cannon and Nancy Finkell, 17 series points; Fourth, Jan Smith, 16 series points; Fifth, Chris Cannon and Bobby Turner, 15 series points; Sixth, Chris Monagle, 14 series points one hour, 27 minutes, 33 seconds. Sixth place went to Sherry Wyatt of Seneca and Kris Yon of Pendleton. Trail rider division Taking home the first place in the trail rider division were Rachel Fields of Mosheim, Tenn. and Michelle Klopp of Rutherfordton, N.C. with a time of two hours, two minutes, 17 seconds. The red ribbons went to Russell and Sally Rock of Campobello with a time of two hours, two minutes, six seconds. Third place went to Terry Knox of Belton, S.C., Regina Hillstrom of Anderson, S.C, and Rhonda McJunkin of Greenville, S.C. with a time of two hours,
five minutes, 11 seconds. Fourth place was awarded to Kathy Rondell and Emily Miller of Tryon with a time of one hour, 59 minutes, nine seconds. Fifth place went to Victoria Bailey of Woodruff, S.C. and Chris and Kelly Cannon of Moore, S.C. with a time of one hour, 58 minutes, 57 seconds. Sixth place went to Karen Brockway of Greenville, and Nancy Mason of Greer with a time of two hours, five minutes, 32 seconds. Next on the calendar is the Greenville Pony Club Hunter pace held at Green Creek Hounds on Saturday, Feb. 25, (Continued on page 13)
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On Feb. 15, the guest speaker for the Tryon Kiwanis Club was Libby Carter, director of the Polk County Community Alternatives Program (CAP). Carter is a registered nurse and has been director of this program for eight years. CAP, which is administered by St. Luke’s Hospital, provides services that allow disabled adults to remain longer in their homes rather than going to a nursing facility. To be eligible for CAP, the patient must be a resident of Polk County, eligible for Medicaid and at risk for nursing home placement. Shown above are Kathy Woodham (left), president of Tryon Kiwanis; Libby Carter and Sue Watson. (photo submitted by Sue Watson)
Elder-Wilbanks engagement Mr. and Mrs. Tony Elder of Columbus announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Marie Elder, to Jason Cole Wilbanks, son of Pamela Wilbanks and the late Mark Wilbanks of Rock Hill, S.C. The wedding is planned for April 13 at Tryon Congregational Church. The bride is a sign language interpreter at Polk Central Elementary School. She is the granddaugh-
ter of Ned and Viney Elder and Marie Wallace and the late Donald Wallace, all of Columbus. Mr. Wilbanks is employed at Global Linking Solutions in Charlotte, N.C. He is the grandson of Roy and Sondra DuBose of Rock Hill, S.C. and Grace Wilbanks and the late William Wilbanks of Seneca, S.C. – article submitted by Tony Elder
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Local students on chancellor’s, dean’s list at ASU The following local students have been named to the chancellor’s or dean’s list at Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C.: Chancellor’s list Christopher Isaac Abril, Columbus Troy Mark Brooks, Tryon Elizabeth Sarah Shanahan, Columbus Ryan Thomas Dekay , Saluda Georgia Ann Paul, Saluda Rachel Anne Sain, Tryon
Dean’s list Jordan Joseph Devere, Tryon Morgan Alyssa Edney, Tryon Mitchel Lee Modlin, Columbus Alicia Marie Lockhart, Mill Spring Reed Alexander Phillips, Tryon Lauren Brooke Whitmire, Mill Spring To be included on the dean’s list, undergraduates must either be enrolled in 12-14 hours of
academic credit and attain a minimum 3.45 grade point average or be enrolled in 15 hours or more of academic credit and attain a minimum 3.25 grade point average. The chancellor’s list recognizes full-time undergraduates who attain a 3.85 grade point average or higher. Chancellor’s list students also earn dean’s list distinction. – article submitted by ASU
Duplicate bridge results at Saluda Center Feb. 13, 20 The results of duplicate bridge played at the Saluda Center Monday, Feb. 13 and Feb. 20 were as follows: Monday, Feb. 13: 1. Mary Margaret Lejeune and Valaerie Thompson, 2. Veevee Blackshear and Frances Holcombe, 3. Linda
Hall and John Tyndall. Monday, Feb. 20: 1. Clara Carter and Tollie Ross, 2. Livvy French and Maria McCall, 3/4. Tie between Lesesne Smith/ Frances Holcombe and Mary Margaret Lejeune/Valerie Thompson. Games are played at the Saluda
Center each Monday at 1:30 p.m. with a discussion session on bridge at 12:45 p.m. Next Monday, the group will conclude its discussion of evaluating a bridge hand. A partner is guaranteed. – article submitted by Tollie Ross
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Mills named to chancellor’s list Chelsey Mills of Mill Spring was named to the chancellor’s list at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte for the fall semester 2011. She recently qualified to join the National Society of Leadership and Success and will be inducted in April 2012. – article submitted by Rhonda Mills
Thank You Is Not Enough On Saturday February 11th I learned why I do what I do and why I feel so blessed to be part of such an awesome community. Even though it was freezing cold and so windy you could hardly stand to be outside, so many people came out to help support a benefit some of my friends had organized for me. I want to thank everyone involved, but it would probably be impossible to thank each individual because there were so many. Thank you to all of those who helped organize and plan the event and worked outside in the cold all day, those who ran the silent auction, and those who donated items for the auction and bid on the items and those who purchased the items. Thank you to everyone who donated food and your time. Thank you to all who showed up to eat and to the American Legion for letting us use their building. Also thanks to Millard and Company for allowing us to use their building. Thank you to everyone who donated money. I am not going to name individuals because I don’t want to leave someone out, but I know who you are and I am humbled by what you have done. I love being part of such a great community, and it means so much knowing that when times get tough there is this wonderful group of people I am proud to call my friends and family are there to help. Thank you to all who had any hand in this event no matter how big or small. Also, thanks for all the prayers, cards, phone calls and well wishes. ~ Chuck Britton & Family ~
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Jeanine Gauen gave a presentation on “Hummingbirds in Our Area� at a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Tryon. Gauen, who is owner of the Garden Patch in Columbus and a member of the Foothills Association of Gardeners, has done considerable research on hummingbirds and shared many facts about the birds with the Rotarians. Her presentation attracted a lot of interest from those attending, which will hopefully result in more hummingbirds visiting the area this summer. She is pictured with Judy Lair, who arranged the program. - article submitted by Bill Hillhouse
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Polk County Middle School eighth graders Savannah Ross and Megan Clements enjoy taking a turn with a guitar and a banjo brought to Career Day by musicians Phil and Gaye Johnson. The Johnsons were two of the community members who shared information about their careers with students during the school’s annual Career Day on Feb. 16. (photo submitted by Langlee Garrett)