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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 85 / No. 33
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Super Saturday tomorrow: entertainment for all Tomorrow morning the 34th annual Children’s Theater Festival – Super Saturday – will come to life in downtown Tryon. Puppets, jugglers, comedy theater, storytelling, music, magic, caricature artists, tumblers, dancers, on and on. The focus is on children, but anyone young at heart is welcome. Professional entertainers from across the country will perform at the Tryon Fine Arts Center (TFAC), the Tryon Movie Theatre and in the parish halls of the Episcopal and Congregational churches. In addition, on Melrose Avenue, free entertainment will be available all day. Down on the Community Stage facing the hillside next to TFAC, many local talents will offer even more free entertainment. MJ Milam – an eighth-grader (Continued on page 3)
The Bailey Mountain Cloggers from Mars Hill College were a surprise break-out hit at last year’s Super Saturday. This troupe, 19-time national champions, had audiences at the Tryon Fine Arts Center on their feet cheering. (photo by Mara and Ford Smith)
If you’re interested in Dark Corner history, you have two opportunities to learn more about it this week. Tomorrow at noon, James Stehlik, author of “Distrilling the Mysteries of Hogback Mountain,� will speak at the Lanier Library. Then, on Thursday, March 22 at 6 p.m., Dean Campbell will speak on the Dark Corner at the Polk County Public Library.
Overmountain wins bidding war for White Oak development Winning bid $4.75M by Leah Justice
The foreclosure auction for White Oak Development ended with a $4,750,000 bid placed by Overmountain Trace Holdings, LLC. The final bid was placed on Feb. 27,
with no further upset bids made by the required date of March 8. The 941.93-acre subdivision located in the Green Creek Township was sold at auction on Feb. 1. Tryon Equestrian Properties LLC placed the sole bid of (Continued on page 10)
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COMMUNITY COMMUNITY cALENDAR cALENDAR Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations: Lanier Library, spring book sale, Friday, March 16 – Saturday, March 17. PAC Hike will visit Chestnut Ridge Heritage Preserve, led by PAC’s Pam Torlina. Meet at the Gowensville Spinx (intersection of Hwy. 14 and Hwy. 11) at 8:30 a.m. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear; bring a bag lunch and/or snack and plenty of water and any personal medication you may require. Saluda Center Friday events: chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; Trash Train, 10 a.m. The Meeting Place Senior Center Friday activities include movie matinee at 10 a.m. and bingo at 12:30 p.m. 828-8940001. 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.
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Corrections/Clarifications The front page article in the Thursday, March 15 Bulletin entitled, “Pilot for SyFy Channel to film in Landrum,” should have read “Pilot for sci-fi series to film in Landrum.” Although the filmmakers hope a network like the SyFy Channel might pick up the series it is not being made specifically for the SyFy Channel. *** The article on page 10 of the Tuesday, March 13 Bulletin should have said those interested in donating items for a silent auction to benefit Nikki Guerrazzi should call Stephanie Kaneps at 828859-8376. Howard St., Tryon. 828-2906600. PCHS JV/V baseball at home vs. Mtn. Heritage at 4 p.m. PCHS varsity softball at home vs. Mtn. Heritage at 4 p.m. PCHS Wolverine Co-ed Classic (outdoor track) at 4 p.m. American Legion Post 250, weekly bingo games, Fridays, 7 p.m., 43 Depot St., Tryon. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Smoke-free. PCHS JV softball at home vs. Mtn. Heritage at 5:30 p.m. Tryon Arts and Crafts School will hold an opening reception for “Stitches in Our Time” on Friday, March 16 from 6 - 8 p.m. The show will be on display through April 27. Tryon Arts and Crafts School is located on Harmon Field Road opposite Tryon Presbyterian Church. Art Farm presents ‘Persephone,’ Friday, March 16, 7 p.m., at the Mill Spring Agricultural Center auditorium. Tickets available at Polk Fresh Trade Post at the ag center. Proceeds and donations will benefit the ag center, the CooperRiis scholarship fund and future Art Farm productions. 828-625-3034. Foothills Astronomy Club meets the third Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at FENCE in the great room. Enter through the back of the building and ask for
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Obituaries Charles W. Ford Sr., p. 39 Franklin Junior Moss, p. 39 Terwilliger service, p. 39
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Grassroots Art Project art classes will be canceled Saturday, March 17 for Super Saturday. Call 828-899-0673 for more information. Super Saturday, Children’s Theater Festival, Saturday, March 17, downtown Tryon. Live theater, music and other performances for children. Activity and food booths, chalk painting and other entertainment. Parade at 12:15 p.m. House of Flags Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Columbus. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. Tryon Toy Makers Museum, open Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 43 E. Howard St., Tryon. 828-290-6600.
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Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Mondays, Harmon Field/Tryon, 7 a.m. - noon. Saluda Center, Tuesdays,
chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; bridge, 10 a.m. 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. 828894-0001. Christian Fellowship Luncheon, TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mondays except holidays, noon - 1 p.m.; food, fellowship and discussion of relevant issues; interdenominational.859-5051. Chess Club, Mondays, 12:30 p.m., recreation room, LaurelHurst Apartments, Columbus. Open to anyone in community. 894-3336. Saluda Center Monday activities include line dancing at 12:30 p.m. For more information visit www.Saluda.com. PCHS JV/V baseball at E. Rutherford at 4 p.m. Male Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Mondays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. (Continued on page 39)
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who has performed widely on stage and television, Dance Dynamics, Woody’s Acoustics, highlights from this weekend’s Polk County High School production of “Guys & Dolls,” Anthony Marino, A Dancer’s Extension, Djembe Jammers, The Sumo Sisters and, to top off the afternoon, Improvisational Theater led by Darlene Cah and Marianne Carruth. In the parking lot of the First Baptist Church, the food court will be in full swing as area nonprofits that work with children serve up hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, soft drinks, water and other tempting goodies. At 12:15 p.m. there will be the traditional parade down Melrose. All the performers (Continued on page 4)
Super Saturday audiences at the Episcopal Parish Hall at 9:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. may wonder, where is the performer? There’s the small stage set, but no actor in sight. But wait…. A kindly spectator gets up to try to keep the audience entertained while they wait for the real guy to arrive. What follows is part commedia dell’arte, part old-fashioned vaudeville, with lots of physical comedy thrown in. Of course, that spectator is Doug Berky, the performer who was supposed to show up in the first place. But don’t tell anyone – it will be our little secret. (photo submitted by Connie Clark)
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will join in, as will children who have dressed up for this year’s costume theme: “It’s Not Easy Being Green.” After all, it is St. Patrick’s Day, so with a nod to Kermit the Frog, kids can dress up as Kermit himself, as a leprechaun, tree, leaf, the Incredible Hulk, a recycle bin or whatever creative “green” thing they think up. Following the parade, all the costumed kids are invited to the Community Stage for a group photo. Some of the performances have already sold out. The Super Saturday box office at TFAC is open Friday, March 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and all day on Super Saturday itself. Call 828-859-8322, ext. 301, or go to TryonSuperSaturday.com for information on the acts. – article submitted by Connie Clark
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Princess Katie & Racer Steve, music - Tryon Movie Theater Doug Berky, comedy/commedia/vaudeville – Holy Cross Episcopal Parish Hall Grey Seal Puppets – Congregational Church Ivan Pecel, comedy/juggling – Tryon Fine Arts Center
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Al Simmons, wacky musical exploration – Tryon Fine Arts Center Billy Bob Steinberg, “Comedy Spectacular” – Tryon Movie Theater Tarradiddle Players, “Commedia Cinderella” – Holy Cross Episcopal Parish Hall Queen Nur, African master storyteller/music – Congregational Church 1:15 p.m. Princess Katie & Racer Steve, music - Tryon Movie Theater Doug Berky, comedy/commedia/vaudeville – Holy Cross Episcopal Parish Hall Grey Seal Puppets – Congregational Church Al Simmons, wacky musical exploration – Tryon Fine Arts Center
2:30 p.m.
Ivan Pecel, comedy/juggling – Tryon Fine Arts Center Billy Bob Steinberg, “Comedy Spectacular” – Tryon Movie Theater Tarradiddle Players, “Commedia Cinderella” – Holy Cross Episcopal Parish Hall Queen Nur, African master storyteller/music – Congregational Church
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Simmons, Milam perform tomorrow at Super Saturday
When Al Simmons takes the stage of the Tryon Fine Arts Center on Super Saturday at 10:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m., he will make music from the most unusual things – tin cans, soda straws, old garden hoses, plastic drink bottles, coat hangers, and yes, even a turkey baster. Children in the audience – and probably some of their parents – are likely to go home and try to play their dish drainer or TV remote… whatever catches their fancy. (photo submitted by Connie Clark)
Poster for MJ Milam, an eighth-grade dancer and Michael Jackson tribute artist who has performed widely on stage and television. Milam will perform on the Community Stage at Super Saturday. (photo submitted by Connie Clark)
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Praytor faces additional charges of B&E, larceny $500k larceny case continued until June 6
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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office charged Billy Ray Praytor with five additional charges for allegedly breaking into sevPlease place picture of church over the X. 2x2 eral properties in Mill Spring on Jan. 23 and stealing more 12/4 F tfn than $500,000 in cash and other TBAP-033564 items. Praytor, 27, of 525 Hwy. 9 North, Mill Spring, was charged with an additional three counts of felony breaking and entering and two counts of felony larceny, according to Polk County Sheriff Donald TRYONBAPTIST - page 31 Hill. Praytor was originally charged with felony conspiracy, felony larceny of a motor vehicle and one count each of felony breaking and entering and felony larceny, according to sheriff reports. Praytor appeared in court on Wednesday, March 14, when the case was continued until June 6. Praytor was arrested on Feb. 17 in Rutherford County. He is accused of breaking into three properties along Silver Creek Jeffrey C. Harris, pastor Dr. Bill Rev. Henderson, Pastor in the Interim
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Road on Jan. 23. More than $500,000 in cash, guns, ammunition and a work truck was stolen from one residence and tools were taken from two other properties. The cash was stolen from a safe in a building. Praytor is accused of stealing a truck, which was found the next day abandoned along the Rutherford County line. Praytor is thought to have broken into the properties alone, but other suspects have been arrested in connection with the money after the fact: • Carla Praytor Bradley, 46, of 196 Aimes Drive, Forest City, N.C. was charged with felony conspiracy and felony larceny. • Alfred Lee Lynch, 44, of 234 Silver Plate Grill Road, Rutherfordton, N.C., was charged with felony accessory after the fact and felony conspiracy. • Donna Michelle Praytor, 26, of 196 Aimes Drive, Forest City, N.C., was charged with felony conspiracy and felony larceny. Praytor has been held at the Polk County jail since his arrest under a $400,000 bond. The others were given $300,000 bonds each.
Saluda proposes budget with no tax, rate increases by Leah Justice
After a 10-cent tax increase this fiscal year, Saluda commissioners are considering a new budget with no tax or rate increases. Salary increases for city employees are being proposed this year. Saluda City Council held its first budget workshop on Monday, March 12 and discussed the proposed budget submitted by finance officer Ron Cole. The total budget is proposed at $1,508,120, with $955,895
expected in general fund revenues and $552,225 expected in water/sewer fund revenues. As proposed, the budget would have a $35,140 surplus in the general fund and a $685 deficit in the water/sewer fund. The initial draft includes a 3.264-percent salary increase for employees, but commissioners directed staff during the budget workshop to provide additional information for employee raises as some commissioners said they (Continued on page 10)
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Pain shouldn’t be a part of your day-to-day life. We can help. Pain, pain and more pain. The never-ending pain from his knees was all Earl Wyss of Polk County could think about. “You went to bed with it, you got up with it and with every turn it turned with you,” he says. On his wife’s recommendation, Wyss went to see Dr. Charles Bond of Rutherford Orthopaedics. Now, after having total knee replacements on both knees, Wyss is pain free. “I can use them well. I should’ve had this done almost 10 years ago,” he says. “I think Dr. Bond is a great surgeon.” Rutherford Orthopaedics offers a full range of care, from foot and ankle and joint replacement surgeries to sports medicine and rehabilitation. At Rutherford Regional Health System, we’re committed to meeting the medical needs of our community with compassionate, personalized healthcare.
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• Overmountain (continued from page 1)
$3,675,130.34. Within the first 10-day upset bid process, Overmountain Trace Holdings placed a bid of $3,858,886.86, which was upset by Tryon Equestrian Properties at $4,500,000 prior to Overmountain’s final bid of $4,750,000. Overmountain Trace Holdings was created as a limited liability company on Feb. 8, according to the N.C. Department of the Secretary of State. No officers are named, but the principal office is given as that of attorney Lora Baker, located at Feagan Law Offices in Columbus. Feagan also represented White Oak Development Partners LLC, which originally developed the property. Roger Smith represents Tryon Equestrian Properties LLC, which was named as the mortgagee/secured party. White Oak Golf and Equestrian Community was originally developed by Irish partners Gene Kinsella, Austin MacHale and Leonard Kinsella. The development includes a golf course designed by Arnold Palmer, with nine holes completed so far. The developers also had plans for an equestrian center. The foreclosure was done on a $3.2 million loan White Oak secured in order to pay for sewer lines to the development from the
• Saluda budget (continued from page 1)
thought the proposed increase may be too high. The current property tax rate of 60.5 cents per $100 of property valuation will stay the same for Polk County Saluda residents, as well as the current tax rate of 62.5 cents per $100 of valuation for Henderson County Saluda residents. For Polk County residents, the tax rate includes 5.5 cents for the fire department; Henderson County’s rate includes 7.5 cents for fire service. No major capital projects are included in the draft budget.
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City of Rutherfordton, according to Justin Kinsella, representing White Oak Development Partners. In an email from Feb. 19, Kinsella said the loan was acquired in 2008 after the partners had expended approximately $40 million of their own money on the development of the property. Kinsella said during the auction process that White Oak has paid significant money in taxes to Polk County and a majority of the costs of a water line to the development that Polk County owns, as well as to Rutherfordton, which owns the sewer line. Overmountain Trace Holdings will have to pay Polk County approximately $104,000 for the property taxes owed for the development before the deed to the property will be transferred. Before water service from Polk County will be provided to the development, a balance of $141,260 will also have to be paid to Polk County for the water line. White Oak has paid the county more than $243,000 for the water line. Developers still owed more than $115,000 when the county sued and a judge ordered developers to pay $141,260, including interest. A recent email to Kinsella asking if the original White Oak partners are associated with Overmountain Trace Holdings had not been returned by press time. Baker was also not available as of press time for comment. The draft budget does include taking approximately $20,000 from the unused Powell Bill fund balance for street improvements. Saluda’s fund balance as of June 30, 2011 was approximately 31 percent of its general fund expenditures. Saluda commissioners have agreed to maintain no less than 26 percent in reserves. Further budget discussions will continue prior to Saluda’s regular monthly meetings. Saluda’s next meeting is scheduled for April 9. The new fiscal year will begin July 1, with local governments required to adopt a new budget by June 30.
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12905 Rivers Bend Rd. ors of the decedent are Chester, VA 23836 asked to make immediate EXECUTOR ore the payment to the above Estate of Eva. S. Fowler named Executor. This the 29th day of Feb- Tryon Daily Bulletin 03/02, 03/09, 03/16, & ruary, 2012. Vincent John Corda, Ex- 03/23/2012 ecutor of the estate of Joseph Corda EST/FOWLER 70 Ford Ridge Lane, CoLEGAL NOTICE lumbus, NC 28722 50-1P Notice of Joint Meeting
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Recent acquisitions at Lanier Library in Tryon Biography “Elizabeth the Queen.” Smith, Sally Bedell DVDs “Bramwell,” Seasons 2, 3 and 4 “Dalziel and Pascoe,” Seasons 2, 3 and 4 “Hotel Babylon,” Season 3
“Mind to Kill,” Series 2 and 3 Fiction “Smut.” Bennett, Alan “Night Swimmer.” Bondurant, Matt “Whisperer.” Carrisi, Donato “Locked On. Clancy, Tom “Taken.” Crais, Robert
“Half-past Dawn.” Doetsch, Richard “Believing the Lie.” George, Elizabeth “Covert Warriors.” Griffin, W. E. B. “Need You Now.” Grippando, James “Learning to Swim.” Henry, Sara J.
“Devil Is Waiting.” Higgins, Jack “Down the Darkest Road.” Hoag, Tami “Orphan Master’s Son.” Johnson, Adam “Raylan.” Leonard, Elmore “Hunter.” Lescroart, John T. (Continued on page 14)
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Landrum approves first reading of bond for depot renovations by Samantha Hurst
The City of Landrum unanimously approved on first reading a resolution to seek a general obligation (GO) bond issue for $300,000 to fund renovations of the Landrum depot. The bond issue will be repaid by the city with hospitality tax dollars. Bond attorney Lawrence Flynn said a GO bond is secured by the full faith and credit of the town’s tax base, which means if the town did not pay the scheduled bond payment a tax could be levied to cover the cost. “We are, however, prepared to pay this with hospitality tax revenue, which will be placed in a secure deposit with the county treasurer before the monies are levied by the auditor,” Flynn said. Flynn said the terms of the bond issue give the mayor and city administrator discretion to solicit bids on the bonds from approved banking institutions and to select one of those bidders so long as the bid comes in under a 6 percent interest. Flynn said the 6 percent interest and other terms are set for the bonds to ensure the city could make the bond scheduled repayment of $50,000 on March 1 of every year for six years. Flynn expects the bids, however,
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“How It All Began.” Lively, Penelope “Dead Low Tide.” Lott, Bret “Leopard.” Nesbo, Jo “Odds.” O’Nan, Stewart “Invisible Ones.” Penney, Stef “Gideon’s Corpse.” Preston, Douglas “Scarecrow Returns.” Reilly, Matthew “Sleepwalker.” Robards, Karen “Innocent.” Stevens, Taylor
to come in closer to 3 percent because the city is in strong financial standing. The $50,000 would be paid from hospitality taxes, of which Landrum typically brings in $140,000 a year. “A municipality must have certain policies and procedures in place to determine how these bonds will be spent,” Flynn said. “But that is not a big issue here because the city already has the project determined.” He said another requirement for the general bond issue is that the city spends the money within a two-year time frame. The city officially closed its depot to the public at the end of February in efforts to begin prepping for renovations to begin this summer. The second reading of the ordinance to officially approve the city seeking a general bond issue will be held during the April city council meeting. In the meantime, administrator Steve Wolochowicz plans to gather council members March 21 at 3 p.m. to meet with a structural engineer for further discussion of what energy source to use for the depot. Officials also plan between now and completion of renovations to create new policies for rental of the facility. “All Necessary Force.” Taylor, Brad “Quality of Mercy.” Unsworth, Barry Mystery “Betrayal of Trust.” Hill, Susan “Confession.” Todd, Charles Non-Fiction “Equal to the Challenge.” Burke, Jackie C. “Survival of the Beautiful.” Rothenberg, David – article submitted by Lanier Library
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Polk district court results In Polk County District Court bation violation out of county. held Wednesday, March 7 with Hannon’s probation was terJudge Athena F. Brooks presid- minated. Andrew Tristan Howard was ing 156 cases were heard. Some cases were continued, dismissed convicted of speeding 95 mph in a 65 mph zone. Howard was or sent to superior court. The following persons were fined $95 and court costs. Nickolas R. Lehman was convicted of a crime (names are given as they appear in court convicted of speeding 92 mph in a 65 mph zone. Lehman was records): Angelo Markeith Boyce fined $92 and court costs. Sandy Toms Matthews was was convicted of driving while license revoked. Boyce was convicted of misdemeanor probation viosentenced to lation out of one year unsuCourt Results county. Matpervised prothews’ probabation, a $400 tion was terminated. fine and court costs. Roger Eugene Oliver was Carlos Junior Corea was convicted of speeding 98 mph in convicted of level 4 driving a 65 mph zone. Corea was fined while impaired. Oliver was sentenced to one year unsuper$98 and court costs. Daniel Flores was convicted vised probation, 48 hours of of possession of marijuana up community service, a $100 fine to ½ ounce and possession of and court costs. Chasity Michele Putnam drug paraphernalia. Flores was sentenced to one year supervised was convicted of driving while license revoked and failure to probation and court costs. Daniel James Flores was appear on misdemeanor. Putconvicted of simple possession nam was sentenced to seven of a schedule IV controlled sub- days in jail with credit for time stance. Flores was sentenced to served. Larry L. Simpson Jr. was one year supervised probation convicted of level 5 driving and court costs. Heather Gail Foster was while impaired. Simpson was convicted of felony probation sentenced to one year unsuperviolation. Foster’s probation vised probation, one day in jail, a $100 fine and court costs. was terminated. Sandra Renee Smith was David Jeremy Garren was convicted of felony probation convicted of failure to appear violation out of county. Garren’s on misdemeanor. Smith was sentenced to one year unsuperprobation was terminated. Julius Jamal Hannon was vised probation, a $50 fine and convicted of misdemeanor pro- court costs.
Saluda Center bridge results The results of Monday afternoon duplicate bridge played at the Saluda Center on March 5 were as follows: First: Lee Ellis and Lesesne Smith Second: Mary Margaret Lejeune and Valerie Thompson Third/Fourth: Livvy French and Maria McCall/Sa-
bra Kelinau and Tollie Ross (tie) Fifth: Veevee Blackshear and Frances Holcombe Games are played each Monday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. with a discussion session at 12:45 p.m. A partner is guaranteed. – article submitted by Tollie Ross
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Polk Central Elem. announces February Kiwanis Terrific Kids Polk Central Elementary School awarded its February Terrific Kids awards on Feb. 22. E a c h m o n t h a d i ff e r e n t character trait is emphasized at the school. For February the trait was kindness. School counselor Susan Howell visits each classroom during the month to talk to the students about the ways character counts. The following students were chosen by their teachers as Terrific Kids for February: Pre-Kindergarten Ms. Hathaway – Dominic Painter Ms. Jackson – Riyah Schroyer Ms. Thompson – Sarai McEntyre-Miller Ms. Whittemore – Alex Cox Kindergarten Ms. Edwards – Caroline Taylor Ms. McCormick – Shawn Seidler Ms. Tanko – Mariana Claros
First grade Ms. Bame – Kiara Hernandez Ms. Cox – Collin Allison Ms. Powell – Ben McMahon Second grade Ms. Dotson – Lizzie TrejoMejia Ms. Fowler – Nathan Mann Ms. Walters – Timothy Groff Third grade Ms. Carlson – Joseph Butts Ms. Ford – D.J. EdwardsMs. Siegel – Marissa Twitty Fourth grade Ms. Arledge – Karla Olguin Ms. Davis – Cynthia Yoder Ms. Wilson – Destiny Busbee Fifth grade Ms. Hardin – Mackenzie Smith Ms. Smith – Mitchell Yoder Ms. Walter – Emma Taylor – article submitted by Lynn Montgomery
Polk Central Elementary School fourth graders Destiny Busbee, Cynthia Yoder and Karla Olguin were among the school’s students receiving Terrific Kids awards on Feb. 22. (photo submitted by Lynn Montgomery)
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Remembering my friend Cree Editor’s note: The following article in memory of Saluda native McCree John Pace, who died on Dec. 27, 2011 at the age of 83, was submitted by Roy Eargle.
FOOTHILLS HUMANE SOCIETY
Until this sun-filled, late-fall afternoon, in an aging cemetery among the graying mountains of the Blue Ridge, I had not attended an old-time graveside service since I was a boy in the backcountry Sand Hills of South Carolina. Today, I was warmly reminded of those long-ago services when the fiercely private country-folk buried their dead beneath the heavenly umbrella of an open sky, with only the solemn presence of family and the lonely word-tones of a beloved hymn. The long rays of the sun had begun reaching in under the funeral canopy, stemming the slight chill that stung our cheeks, as family and friends assembled on a grassy knoll, following our long walk along the sandy lane that led from the historic Mountain Page Church. The long grey hearse followed silently, easing to a stop near the gravesite as the funeral director and pall bearers gathered to remove the casket. John McCree Pace was a large man and the disparate group of bearers struggled to raise the heavy casket up the embankment and across the rolling winter carpet to the yawning jaws of the vault, stumbling occasionally with the shifting weight. With an almost audible sigh of relief, we settled quietly, a few men reluctantly taking one of the several velvet-covered chairs available, others standing, a little apart to avoid intimacy, a whispered greeting here and there, until a cloak of hushed respect fell upon us all. Only the soft murmur of a passing car on the bordering Page Mountain Road remained, slowed at the sight of the little graveside crowd. Unannounced, a young man,
dressed casually in a rumpled wool coat and open-neck dress shirt, slipped quietly from the darkening shadows of the canopy into a crowded corner near the raised coffin. Propping a foot on the ancient stone coping enclosing the family plot, Charlie Pace, a nephew of McCree, rested an old guitar on his knee and quickly tuned it with a few softly strummed chords. As the golden rays of the late afternoon sun crept silently across the oaken casket, Charlie began the quiet strains of, “There’s a Mansion over the Hill Top,” and in his soft, clear voice sang the words of promise of “A bright land where we will never grow old and some day yonder we will never more wander but will walk on streets that are made of gold.” The comforting words of the great old hymn of my youth were still spilling quietly through my mind as I watched a tall, slim man, dressed neatly in a dark suit with a large red tie imprinted with a golden cross, rise gracefully from his place at the casket. For a few moments, while he held closely to his vest a large leather Bible, faded, its edges torn with age and use, his warm gaze seemed clearly to hold the little gathering in a blanket of compassion and love. Reverend Emerald Gordon spoke softly in a warm, conversational tone, the strength of his colorful, country-bred deliverance easily reaching those of us gathered outside the canopy. Reverend Gordon told that in all the long years he had known Cree he had found him to be an intensely private man, of strong will, and one difficult to engage in a personal relationship. The pastor had studied on this, he said, and believed in his heart that Cree had suffered a severe personal hurt early in his life, one that he was unable to share with anyone. (Continued on page 19)
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In his deliverance of the eulogy, Pastor Gordon made it clear that there was nothing he could say or do, at this point in the cessation of Cree’s existence, nor could he utter any expression of words of high praise or commendation that could change his life’s record on earth. He declared that McCree Pace must now present his soul before his God. The pastor softened his words then by telling that he had been comforted recently in the words of Cree’s sister, Medena, that her brother had professed his faith as a young man and that act may be the salvation of his soul. Pastor Gordon fell silent for several long moments, looking off toward the wind-ravaged crests of the western mountains, as if he might be engaging his God
on behalf of McCree. Turning quietly, he opened his great Bible and began to read from a psalm favored by Cree’s family, a sudden wind whipping at the thin pages, momentarily stirring the flowers laid upon the casket. Those huddled closely under the canopy had remained remarkably reserved throughout the funeral rites, most heads bowed, some holding a neighbor’s hand for courage and strength, others with a loving arm steadying a trembling shoulder. With the first strains of Charlie’s closing song, one that he had written himself, that told of one’s final trip home and that there is “A light shining brightly…” to guide the way, I sensed a near-visible quiver of bereavement suddenly ripple through the small gathering, almost in concert with the brief stirring of the wind. I continued to stand there for a long while as the crowd
slowly drifted away, lost in the warm memories of those occasional moments I spent with Cree chatting on the bench in front of Thompson’s Store and Ward’s Grill over the long year I had been involved in the restoration of the historic building. And later, after his tragic fall at home, those interesting times I discovered in visiting Cree during his long illness. I recalled that, at first, I had also experienced McCree’s reluctance to share his thoughts, but the possibility of a personal hurt in his young years, as Reverend Gordon suggested, had never occurred to me. Slowly over the months that I sat by his bedside he became more open in our conversations, as we compared our experiences of growing up on the farm, our shared tall-tales of hunting dogs, old trucks and the thrill of catching a double-handful of sweet water from a cold mountain spring.
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He seemed fascinated with the revelations of my own struggles these past 30 years of being an outsider to the Saluda community, but, as a native, he had never shown any resentment to me in the slightest. Through our brief friendship I learned of Cree’s strong character, his subtle attempts at humor and his deep, mountain-bred respect for truth and honesty. McCree Pace was my friend and I take but small satisfaction in the belief that I may have been one of the few people with whom he found confidence. The far greater reward from our friendship was that as Cree withdrew from his inner restraint toward his fellow man, I was privileged to see an awakening of his true nature, a genuine awareness of the blessings of life and an inner peace that reflected gently in the mellowing of his smile in his final days I sat with him. My friend Cree, I know, had found peace.
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Beth Perkins with Sal Dali. (photo submitted by Kelly Rappuchi)
Journey to Rolex: Perkins and Dali Riding legend Beth Perkins, who trains with Jodi Lees from River’s Edge Farms in Campobello, has qualified to compete with the world’s elite eventers at the Rolex Three-Day Event on April 26-30, at Kentucky Horse Park. Rolex is recognized as the gold standard of American eventing. The long road to Rolex represents a pinnacle in the career of a rider, trainer and coach who has persisted in the sport for more than three decades. At 18, Perkins was the youngest United States Equestrian Team member in the country, competing in the 1974 World Games and placing sixth individually. She was also a member of the gold medal team in the 1975 Pan American Games and placed fifth individually. Perkins made the grade by de-
veloping an unlikely partnership with Sal Dali, an off-the-track thoroughbred that didn’t even start jumping until age 7. Sal is owned by Cindy Barclay of Massachusetts, who works two jobs to support his training. A fund has been set up at the American Horse Trials Foundation for Perkins’ and Sal’s many fans, friends, students and supporters. Tax-deductible contributions can be made to The American Horse Trials Foundation and mailed to Hobby Horse Farm, 466 Meadowbrook Road, Rutherfordton, N.C. 28139. A fundraiser featuring a buffet dinner, a cash bar and a silent auction will also be held at Stone Soup restaurant in Landrum on Monday, March 19 at 5:30 p.m. - article submitted by Kelly Rappuchi
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Nicknames: I would sell a kidney to be called kitten As a ‘celebrity’ Bingo-caller (“G-11, that’s G-Chicken legs! G-11”) at the American Legion Hall last Tuesday evening, along with pal, Lou Parris, I was delighted to see our friend, Rose, front and center in the audience, dauber in hand, 12 cards fanned out before her. Rose England is the petite dynamo who organized my VFW comedy concert and, because of her can-do, ‘outta my way’ spirit, Lou has anointed her as “Rip cord” England. Isn’t that the best nickname ever? She sounds like a matinee idol of the 50s, right up there with Rock Hudson or Rip Torn. With this new moniker, she could easily, these days, be mistaken for a rap artist or a cage fighter. I’d give anything for a great nickname but, alas, when you’re built like a Q-tip, that menu is pretty limited. ‘Stretch’ or ‘Slim’ is all that’s ever been offered. And
Because ‘Kitten’ conjures up that’s during my adulthood. As a child, it was “Daddy Long legs,” images of a very young Anne Mar“Boney Maloney” and, worst of gret in tight capri pants and tousled hair, doing the twist next to Elvis. all, “Pirate’s Treasure.” If you’re ‘Kitten,’ you’re a petite, Because I had a sunken chest. This is all very depressing glamorous gal, maybe a gangster’s because I’ve always longed to mol, but all in all, very desirable. So dream as have a nifty nickI might, Kitten name. As a teen, “I’m Just will never be apI knew a spunky, good-looking girl Saying…” propriate for a woman who is who, because her always the one to last name was by Pam Stone be asked to reach Charles, was and retrieve a called by everyone, ‘Charlie.’ I thought that was box of cereal on a grocery shelf terribly sexy and tomboyish all by a person of far shorter stature. And it’s probably a bit late rolled into one. A strawberry blond on the tennis team with long, tawny for me to be given a nickname legs, was known as ‘Cricket.’ On now, anyway. I’m imagining that television, ‘Father Knows Best’ most are received in one’s youth. was in re-runs and featured a hand- Although it makes me wonder some Robert Young, affectionately just how many may have been calling his children, ‘Buddy, Prin- cunningly self-appointed. Had I, on the first day of school in first cess and Kitten.’ I would sell a kidney to be grade, thought about it, I could have simply made one up on the called Kitten.
spot to last me a lifetime when the teacher called roll. Having a last name that began with ‘S,’ I would have had plenty of time to ponder the perfect one. “Peterson?” Miss Glover would be calling out. “Lillian Peterson?” “Here!” “Roberts? Phillip Roberts?” “Here!” Approaching would be my turn! Heart beating, the pressure on, I would blurt out the name most meaningful to a horse crazy child. “Stone? Pam Stone?” “Here! But,” I would add with confidence. “Everyone calls me Trigger.” And who knows what kind of life I might have had being called Trigger? It’s a name that’s a little tough, a little dangerous. It might have given me a layer of confidence, sorely lacking through an appalling puberty: “Look out, (Continued on page 22)
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The benefits of bee pollen When doing nutritional counseling, or seminars, I’m often asked which diet supplements I “take” as well as recommend. I get a few raised eyebrows when I tell folks that if I could take only one nutritional supplement, I would choose “bee pollen.” That’s right, bee pollen. That might seem strange, but did you know that bee pollen is actually a unique, and powerful food? Honey bees eat pollen, because they need incredible amounts of energy to fly on average, 15 miles per hour, and visit as many as 1,200 flowers in a single flight. Also, bee pollen has been used for centuries by cultures all over the world for its energy and healing effects. In fact “Hippocrates” wrote on the healthful benefits of bee pollen. First, let’s look at what bee pollen is. Pollen comes from the male “stamen” of flowers. Bee pollen is
in our food, to even breathing. In fact, without enzymes, life couldn’t exist. created when worker honey bees Bee pollen is 40 percent pure transport pollen granules to their protein, which makes it denser in nests with specially arranged hairs protein than any source of protein on their hind legs. When honey from animals. bees arrive back to the hive, they It’s also a safer source of have to crawl up protein, when Diet & Exercise through a series compared with by David Crocker animal proof ¼” wiring to enter. This proteins, because cess harmlessly scrapes the pollen it doesn’t contain saturated fats. from the bee’s legs and body and Also, bee pollen contains 18 drops it down into a collection vitamins, 25 minerals, 59 trace tray. After the pollen has been elements, 14 fatty acids and is collected, it’s sifted, then frozen. extremely rich in carotenes, which Now we know what bee pol- are precursors of vitamin A. len is, but what makes it such a It’s also rich in B complex, super food? vitamins C, D, E and Lecithin, First, bee pollen contains over which is a lipid that helps keep 5,000 enzymes and co-enzymes, cell membranes healthy. which is more than any other food. Bee pollen is not only the richEnzymes are specific proteins that est source of vitamins found in “catalyze” chemical reactions nature, it’s also the richest source in the body. Catalyze is just a of rutin. Rutin is in a class of flafancy word for speed up. These vinoids that also contain querctin, enzymatic reactions are neces- hesperidin, eriodicyl and citron. sary for everything from muscle These flavinoids are essential contraction, to using the nutrients for the absorption of vitamin C. Rutin is an important nutritional supplement because of its ability to strengthen capillaries. This action helps people with arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), high blood pressure or venous insufficiency. There are also trace elements found in bee pollen that modern science can’t even identify. That is believed to be another reason bee pollen packs such a nutritional punch. By the way, bee pollen is good for dogs, cats, and even horses. Bee pollen is available in health food stores in many varieties such as whole granules, wafers, powders and capsules. I get most of my bee pollen
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here comes Trigger.” “Hey, Trigger, wanna go to a movie?” “Let’s ask Trigger, she’ll know.” With a name like that maybe I would have made the track team, or written detective novels or been a sports commentator. Or maybe not. Because, like most kids, my
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from Nature’s Storehouse in Tryon. They carry bee pollen from a company called Y.S. Organics. Y.S. Organics is one of only three companies, nationwide, to carry strictly “organic” bee pollen. I recommend to start taking bee pollen slowly. Any bee product could cause allergic reactions in some people. I recommend to start taking bee pollen by placing a couple of granules under your tongue to test for sensitivity, like sneezing, itching, swelling, rash or flushing. If you experience any allergic reaction, seek medical help. If no allergic reaction occurs, gradually increase to one to two teaspoons a day, or more. Pollen granules do have cell walls so chew for better nutrient absorption. Just because you have pollen allergies doesn’t mean you can’t take bee pollen. Pollens responsible for allergies are airborne or anemphilous. The type of pollen collected by bees is called entomophilous. Pregnant women however, should not take bee pollen. Also, nursing mothers shouldn’t. Diet or exercise question? Email me at dwcrocker77@gmail. com or visit fitness4yourlife.org. David Crocker of Landrum has been a nutritionist and personal trainer for 26 years. He served as strength director of the Spartanburg Y.M.C.A., head strength coach for the S.C. state champion girls gymnastic team, USC-Spartanburg baseball team, Converse college equestrian team, lead trainer to L.H. Fields modeling agency, and taught four semesters at USC-Union. David was also a regular guest of the Pam Stone radio show. first job involved wearing a name tag. And it’s hard to be self assured with a hair net and a paper hat and acne, shaking the grease out of the basket of fries over the deep fryer. “Hey you,” barked the manager, all of four years older than myself. “Hurry up with that order, will ya?” and then, with a tone drenched in sarcasm: “Trigger.”
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Kiwanis gets update on Aktion Club On Feb 29, Kathy Romich from the Tryon Kiwanis Club gave an update on the new Tryon Kiwanis Aktion Club that is being formed. Her guests for the meeting were Dr. Joann Freeburg and Julie Grigg (Synergy in Action), Colleen Jewel (Polk Vocational Services) and Heatherly McGarity (LaureHurst). McGarity is also a member of Tryon Kiwanis. Another co-sponsor of Aktion Club is Russell Wilson, Main Street Financial. Aktion Club is open to all adults living with disabilities and provides the opportunity to give back to the community while learning how to be good leaders. The motto for the club is “Expect to be Accepted for Who You Are.” Shown here are Colleen Jewel, Julie Grigg and Kathy Romich. If you have an interest in joining the club, know of someone that would want to join the club, want to be a co-sponsor or just have questions, please contact Kathy Romich at 828-859-0259 (work) or 828-899-4100 (home). (photo submitted by Sue Watson)
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Wolverine golf takes swing at a strong season Teeing off at Tryon Country Club Tuesday, March 13 the Wolverine golf team was looking for its third win of the young season. Coach Craig Culbertson said the team has done well so far with a current record of 3-1 (results of the team’s March 15th game were not available at press time). So far, the Wolverines have beaten RS Central, Landrum and North Buncombe. Their only loss was to East Rutherford. Six members make up the team including Will Ballard, Jarod Bontrager, Tanner Garrett, Dylan Jones, Grant Jordan and Will Trakas.
Tanner Garrett eyes his shot. (photo by Leah Justice)
Dylan Jones puts for the Wolverines. (photo by Leah Justice)
Polk Wolverines win against Smoky Mountain 8-2 by Samantha Hurst
The Wolverine baseball team game out ready to play against Smoky Mountain Wednesday, March 14, winning 8-2. “We came a long way yesterday,” said baseball head coach Ty Stott. “We’ve really been working hard at practice and everything seemed to click a bit better. I hope it keeps up and we keep improving – there were definitely some good signs.” The winning pitcher on the evening was Dylan Turner who pitched five innings getting three strike outs, no walks and giving up five hits. Alec Philpott came
in for the last two innings. The biggest hitters for the game were Roberto Taft, who ended the night 2-3 with a homerun, and Joel Booker, who was 3-4 with a homerun. Tyler Ridings, Jordan Brown and Philpott all had two hits. Stott said these runs were all against a left-handed pitcher, which the team will likely face again in their home game against Mountain Heritage this Friday. “If we take the right approach like you should against a lefthanded pitcher I think we’ll fair well,” Stott said. “Yesterday we were really encouraging them to
wait back and hit the ball out into the field. If they do that against a left-handed pitcher we won’t have any problems.” Stott said he’s happy to see his team finding a better groove as they use the early part of the season to shift people into various positions. Wes Brady, who got hurt in the Asheville Christian game, is out for about another week, which caused movement in the infield to cover him at third base. But Stott said his guys are working together as if they’ve all played together for years. “Our defense is also improv-
“We’ve really been working hard at practice and everything seemed to click a bit better.” -- Head Coach Ty Stott
ing as we move some people around and see where people truly play their best ball,” he said. The Wolverines face off against Mountain Heritage today, Friday, March 16 at home. The Junior Varsity’s game kicks off at 4 p.m. with the varsity game following.
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Two Cardinals take part in FCA All-Stars Basketball Challenge By Joey Millwood
It’s been a long journey as teammates for Cole McDowell and Alex Bryant. The two were called up as freshmen together in 2009. During that season, the Cardinals made a run to the 1A upper state finals, but lost to Great Falls. Flash forward four years and the Cardinals again made it to the upper state finals, but this time McDowell and Bryant were seniors and vital cogs in the Cardinal machine. The two, however, found that same heartbreak again with Great Falls. Luckily, that wasn’t the bookend to the careers of two beloved Landrum basketball players. The seniors took part in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes All-Star Basketball Challenge on Saturday night. Landrum was one of only a few
Spartanburg County schools that had multiple players in the game. This was the sixth installment of the all-star game, which pits Spartanburg County against Greenville County seniors every year. The two Cardinals didn’t fill the stat sheet in this game, but the picture was different than it was a couple of weeks ago. McDowell and Bryant were smiling as they exited the locker rooms after a Spartanburg victory. “It was a good game,” McDowell said. “It was good to come out and play with those good players from Spartanburg County.” Bryant echoed those sentiments and added to it. “It was just fun,” he said. “There were a lot of good players here – a lot more athletic than 1A.”
Polk softball goes up 7-0 on season The Polk County Wolverines, softball team blew past the Asheville Cougars during a 12-0 shutout around Asheville’s own diamond. The win keeps the Wolverines on an undefeated track with a 7-0 record so far this season. PCHS Softball Head Coach Jeff Wilson said Hrobak had another no hitter evening striking eight out and walking one. Bats were also strong for the
Wolverines. Alyssa Montgomery led the way grabbing three out of four hits. Following her were Katie Ruff, who was 2 for 2; Casey Couch who was 2 for 3, Hrobak who was 2 for 3 and Brittany Jones who was 2 for 4. Wilson said Chelsea Kelley also came up with a big hit for the team. The team plays Mountain Heritage tonight, March 16 at home at 4 p.m.
Landrum Middle baseball keeps hot pace The Landrum Middle School continued their pace as they beat Lockhart Tuesday, March 13 with a score of 17-5 in four innings. Hadyn Padgett and Trey Jackson held down Lockhart on the mound. Leading hitters was J.D. Edwards 4-4 with four RBIs. Skyler Powell and Joel Seay were both 3-3 with two RBIs apiece. Preston
Dimsdale, Seth Stewart, Padgett, Austin Stolfuz and Ryan Blackwell added one hit apiece. The win moved the Cardinals record to 7-2 on the year. The team played Mabry in Inman at on March 15 but results were not available at press time. – article submitted by David Edwards
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Author and local historian Stehlik to speak at Lanier Library Program will take place March 20 Author and local historian James Stehlik will speak at the Lanier Library on Tuesday, March 20 at noon. The program is free and everyone is welcome. As a young engineer, Stehlik worked in Hendersonville and fell in love with the Blue Ridge Mountains. After 30 years of domestic and foreign manufacturing management assignments with General Electric and Alcoa, Stehlik and his wife, Lee, returned to retire on the southern edge of the Blue Ridge Escarpment in Landrum. A fascination with the history of the Dark Corner led Stehlik to spend considerable time studying and researching the region and sharing his knowledge by making history presentations to local community organizations. Hogback Mountain, the tallest
summit in Greenville County, S.C. has a history all its own and its unique, and mostly untold, story led Stehlik to write “Distilling the Mysteries of Hogback Mountain.” The book explores more than 200 years of Hogback Mountain’s history, its ownership by wealthy industrialists and speculative developers, and its primary source of income and employment, the manufacturing of moonshine. Stehlik describes his work on the book as a labor of love and donates the proceeds of sales to The Nature Conservancy’s Jones Gap State Park Expansion Project. The books will be available for purchase following his presentation. This program is part of the Lanier Library’s Brown Bag Lunch series and the audience is invited to bring their lunch. Coffee will be available. – article submitted by Frances Flynn
James Stehlik standing in front of the remains of the Blue Ridge Forest’s Hog Back Club on Hogback Mountain. (photo submitted by Frances Flynn)
N.C. veterans of Korean War service sought for recognition Gov. Bev Perdue announced recently that N.C. Division of Veterans Affairs (NCDVA) is leading a statewide effort to recognize North Carolina service members and their families on the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. The project is part of the U.S. Department of Defense 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Committee, which in June will launch “The Year of the Korean War Veteran.” “More than 177,000 North Carolina citizens served in Korea between June 27, 1950, and Jan. 31, 1955,” Gov. Perdue said. “We believe that more than 72,000 of these veterans are still living in North Carolina today, and many more have descendants who make their home here. I ask that everyone pitch in to help us provide formal appreciation of their service and sacrifice.”
“This may be one of our last chances to recognize the contributions of those who began the successful struggle to stem the tide of communism.” -- Tim Wipperman
NCDVA Assistant Secretary Tim Wipperman has placed a link on the division website (www.doa.nc.gov/vets/KoreanWarForm.aspx) to provide a Certificate of Appreciation signed by U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta to all Korean War veterans and the family members who supported them. “This may be one of our last chances to recognize the contributions of those who began (Continued on page 29)
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The faint sound of life ready for spring ahead, grass awakening “Here I came to the very edge where nothing at all needs saying... and every day on the balcony of the sea wings open fire is born and everything is blue again like morning.” ~ Pablo Neruda The middle of March brings us heady glimpses of spring and the heart lifts in hope, even if winter has not completely vacated the premises just yet. Here in Saluda, this old house of mine is filled with sunshine-yellow forsythia branches in large glass vases: out in the front yard there’s a garden cart overloaded with ivy strands and rose prunings. Remind me never to plant ivy again! The green monster has taken over one of the front yard areas; although it’s pretty, over the years a tangled jungle grew underneath the spirea and spreading rose bushes. It’s a painstaking task to sit there patiently and pull out strands of ivy—while avoiding the roses. Despite occasional painful run-ins from those armed and dangerous thorny rose canes, it’s rather like a puzzle, requiring patience and
a slowing down of mind. I find for information at 749-1332. myself taking my own free advice Meetings are held on the first that I give out often: go to the Friday of every month, currently garden and just be grounded in at the Parish Hall of the Episcopal sunshine, nature, and listening to Church. Saluda is the biggest dog-loving town I’ve ever found: birds. Simple, but true. Sometimes we get over- which says much about the big whelmed with so many things hearts in this neck of the woods. Along Main Street, you can see on our plate, that we miss out on our snazzy trash those small tender receptacles, each things that bring Saluda an unique work us back to the News & of art. Benches good earth, the pleasure of listenNotations beckon. Shops are starting to ing to the breeze by Bonnie Bardos get busy: spring whisper around brings folks to us, the sweetness of the day we’ve been given. On a town — plus the good food (and soft, deliciously warm afternoon, music) here (you’ll notice I always working on sculpture projects out have to mention that!). I spotted on the back deck, I swear I heard John Rhodes out enjoying a ‘bench things growing, the faint sound of sit’ recently. Saluda Elementary School life ready for spring ahead: leaves unfurling, the grass awakening. If news: PTSO is selling value cards any one wants to pull ivy, I know as a fundraiser: and the cards support local businesses. PTSO funds where plenty is! Dog lovers note: we have the are used to provide each student at Saluda Dog Society, which helps Saluda Elementary School with rescue and assist our four-footed five free books each year. You can friends. Email saludadogsociety@ purchase your value card at the yahoo.com or contact Pat Waring school office, city hall or Green
River BBQ. March 29 is the Spring Informance at 5:30 p.m. and is Box Tops Collection Day. Our very own Saluda School principal is Ronette Dill. How lucky we are to have her — she’s been at Saluda School for a long time, both as teacher and as principal. Happy March Birthday to: Faye Chandler, Monica Pace, Marge Crabbe, Genell Jespersen, Charlene Pace, Valerie Mintz, Sheldon Mintz, Curtis Pace, Anita Odgen Moore, Lloyd Thompson, Charles Weinhagen, Ron Poole, Kevin Kerr, Catherine Ross and Jane Fox. As ever, thank you, dear readers in Bulletin land for reading this column! I enjoy hearing from you: your comments are deeply valued. The goal is to make you feel like you’re enjoying a front porch visit (or pulling ivy) with me. Each and every one of you is appreciated. Keep in mind if you have something of note or an idea to share, feel free to e-mail me at bbardos@gmail.com; or call me at 828-749-1153. You may also visit my website at bonniebardos.com
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Polk Central Elementary will hold kindergarten registration Wednesday, March 21 – Friday, March 23 in the school’s guidance office by appointment. Call 828-894-8233 for an appointment. Children must be 5 years old 0tfn3tueon - page 7 or before Aug. 31 to register for kindergarten. They must live in the Polk Central attendance area. Only those who are not currently enrolled in the Polk Central Pre-K program need to register at this time. A parent or legal guardian should bring the following documents to registration: • Birth certificate
• Proof of residency (utility bill, Polk County tax notice, rental agreement, purchase of house agreement – no cell phone bills) • Immunization record • Kindergarten health form (this form will be provided for you at registration to take to a doctor or the health department for completion) If you do not have all of these documents, school officials ask you to come to registration anyway. You will be required to provide any missing documents before your child begins school in August 2012. – article submitted by Polk Central Elementary School
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Globe trotting equestrian, host of ‘Equitrekking’ on PBS, visits Tryon Newman to speak March 21 on horseback riding travel and tourism
Darley Newman, the host, creator, writer and producer of the Emmy-winning PBS equestrian travel TV series “Equitrekking,� will visit Tryon to speak at FENCE on March 21, sponsored by Polk County Economic Development and Tourism and 14 Hands Wines. Newman, who grew up in South Carolina, is an entrepreneur with a TV show and travel websites. She also is an awardwinning book and travel writer. Newman travels the world, horseback riding with local people to introduce viewers to history, the environment and equestrian culture. She recently rode Botswana’s Okavango Delta, the mountains and beaches of Ireland and Maui and with gauchos in South America. While in Tryon, Newman will speak about horse riding around the world and equitourism and its effect on local economies. “Having heard about Try-
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the successful struggle to stem the tide of communism,� Wipperman said. No documentation is necessary and the form can be filled out and submitted online by the veteran, family member or a friend. Requests for certificates may also be downloaded and mailed to: Korean War Veterans Certificate, N.C. Division of Veterans Affairs, 1315 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1315. According to NCDVA, North Carolina recorded 968 deaths in
on’s great equestrian history and natural beauty, I’m excited to visit and connect with the community,� said Darley. “I look forward to sharing my adventures and first-hand knowledge from visiting other equestrian destinations around the world and learning more about Tryon.� The event, which will include a wine and cheese reception and Darley’s presentation, will be held at FENCE, a nonprofit organization dedicated to education, recreation and preservation in nature studies and equestrian activities. Newman, who has been nominated for three Daytime Emmys for hosting, writing and producing “Equitrekking,� is also the recipient of the North American Travel Journalist Award for Best Travel Broadcast two years running. The new season of “Equitrekking� begins in late April, taking viewers on a journey to Africa. For more information, contact Libbie Johnson at ljohnson@polknc.org or call 828817-3753. Seating is limited so RSVP is requested. – article submitted by Libbie Johnson
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Classical guitarist to perform at Tryon Presbyterian March 18 Shon Boublil, a young Canadian classical concert guitarist, will be in concert on Sunday, March 18 at 3 p.m. at Tryon Presbyterian Church. Boublil is studying at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. He is considered one of the youngest concert solo guitarists in the world. Tryon Presbyterian Church is
proud to host this love offering concert in conjunction with Dr. Jhon Akers and Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C. Tryon Presbyterian Church is located at 430 Harmon Field Road. For more information about the artist, please visit his website at www.shonboublil.com. – article submitted by Lesley Bush
Columbus Presbyterian hosts Stations of the Cross March 21 On Wednesday, March 21, the Columbus Presbyterian Church will welcome the Rev. Andy Cilone to lead the congregation through the Stations of the Cross. The church invites everyone who would like to share in this unique experience to join them. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner and then the service will begin at 7 p.m. For this experience, Tim Dunford, the pastor’s son, has taken kellymoving - page 4
beautiful photos of the Stations of the Cross, and these will be displayed along the walls of the sanctuary, for us to travel the Via Della A Rosa. This should be a very meaningful and spirit-filled evening. If you would like to join the church for dinner, call the church office at 828-894-3368 to make your reservation. – article submitted by Donna Ashley
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Patrick McMillan to speak at Tryon Garden Club March 21 Host and co-creator of ETV nature program
The Tryon Garden Club will meet on Wednesday, March 21 in the Depot Room at the Tryon Depot. The speaker for this meeting is Patrick McMillan, who will present a program on “The Southern Blue Ridge – Crucible of Life.” This program will commence at 1 p.m. and the public is invited to attend. McMillan is the host, cocreator and writer of the popular and award-winning ETV nature program “Expeditions with Patrick McMillan.” Over the past 15 years, McMillan has worked as a professional naturalist, biologist and educator. In addition to hosting expeditions, he spends his time at Clemson University fulfilling his teaching, outreach and curatorial du-
ties. He is also a frequent guest on “Your Day,” and the ETV Roadshow on SCETV radio. McMillan received his B.S. in biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his Ph.D in biological sciences from Clemson University. His research has been featured in both National Wildlife and South Carolina Wildlife magazines, as well as in numerous articles in The State, Greenville News and other local and regional newspapers. In 2005, he was awarded the distinctions of Conservation Partner of the Year by the Partnership for the Blue Ridge, as well as Outstanding Classified Employee by Clemson University. He is a contributor to the book “Life at the Water’s Edge,” which won the 2005 Renewable Natural Resources Foundation’s Outstanding Achievement Award
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Hosts Bob Lair (front row left), Paul Sutherland (front row right) and Frank Ortiz (back row right) escorted members of the Columbus Lions Club on their special tour of the House of Flags before a recent meeting. (photo by Judy Lair)
Lions tour House of Flags The Columbus Lions members were given a private tour of the House of Flags before their last meeting by Bob and Judy Lair, Frank Ortiz and Paul Sutherland of the House of Flags staff. The hosts took turns explaining the growth of the museum from its founding by George Scofield, its early home in Green Creek, through the renovation of the old fire station in Columbus, to its present ground floor exhibit space for many of its 300 flags.
The next step for the House of Flags is the renovation of the second floor to add both work space and more exhibit space. Normal hours of operation for the museum are the same as those for the Polk County Historical Museum for the convenience of visitors to both: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. - article submitted by Garland Goodwin
Foothills bridge results, March 1 Morning restricted pairs Section A: North-South 1. Ronald Wingo - Chuck Elder 2. Ken Yeager - Ivalee Rymer 3. Chris Ter Kuile - Charlotte Lindsey 4. Silvia Crouse - Carolyn Jones Section A: East-West 1. Peter Bohan - Marily
Williams 2. Mel Rogers - Mary Elder 3. Sandra Parker - Teenie Elliott 4. Robert Palmer - David Hart Section B: North-South 1/2. Louise Hagy - Elaine Riley (Continued on page 33)
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can to help my kids as often as they can. That being said, I simply hate to say no or I it doesn’t take much to bring can’t, but some of the requests my funds dangerously low to a made of me are outlandish. point where I won’t be able to I don’t mean outlandish that handle the next case. Therefore they’re not coming from caring I am constantly fundraising in people but the requests are just one form or another and cajoling the dear vets who work with beyond my capability. me to save evI do my best ery penny I can. to steer well inHumane Society There are many tentioned folks Special Cases small cases that in the right diLeonard Rizzo you’ll never rection but at hear about, but times they receive a rude awakening when believe me they weren’t small they learn the harsh realities. to the people and the animals Saving animals requires giving I’ve helped. Today I’m trying to help up your time, making sacrifices and following it through to the Winston, a 7-year old American Bulldog whose scrotum is end, no matter the costs. So many people that I have dragging the ground. I’ve paid helped have promised to give for his initial x-rays, evaluaa little back so that I may help tion and some meds. He will other animals. Those who have soon be brought in for another followed through on that prom- test and clearer X-rays which ise are practically nonexistent. I will also pay for. Dr. Fitch But there are others, thank the at Bonnie Brae, along with Lord, who give whatever they my good friend Randy Grobe,
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have agreed to assist me on the surgery fees if and when they become necessary. Buddy had an oozing sore on his back and the poor owner had tape over it. My good friends Jim and Loretta brought it to my attention. When I met this sweet boy (breed undetermined), I saw that he was loved and well taken cared of but the owner couldn’t afford an operation if needed. I brought him to Landrum vet where tests were run on him. I visited him each day and he was always sweet and loving when I took him for a walk. A massive and deep tumor was removed from his back, thankfully benign, and two days ago I returned him to his owner along with loads of food placed in his trunk. Buddy’s tail was wagging a mile a minute as his owner tearfully and thankfully accepted his leash. I smiled as Buddy raised on his hind legs grateful to see his daddy, this was okay by me, I’m content just being Uncle Lennie. Last Tuesday evening while Buddy was still at the vet, three 5 - 6 month old Am-Staff pups were dumped behind the fence at Hospice Thrift Barn. When FHS couldn’t be reached, a good friend Jim, who volunteers there, called me. When I saw the scared and confused pups, two white and one black, I began to get angry. I quickly
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pushed that aside for there’s no room for that in my world. I’ve already seen all the scenarios and rehashing them doesn’t do any good. I instead prayed, which always brings me better results. The pups had been given food and water, then Jim and I got some toys for them to play with. I left and went to Landrum vet where Dr. Raines agreed to take them in and give them all vaccinations and run all proper tests. The next morning I set up for the pups to be accepted as stray turn ins under my name at FHS as soon as they were cleared and healthy from the vets. During that time I had to (Continued on page 35)
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Wanda May presents voice recital at Holy Cross Church
Scholarship winners perform at Tryon Estates
Wanda K. May, soprano, and Jeanette Shackelford, piano, will present a recital on the Bach’s Lunch Wednesdays at Noon Lenten Recital Series at Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Tryon on Wednesday, March 21 at noon. Compositions to be performed include works by J. S. Bach, Charles Gounod, Felix
A recital was held at Tryon Estates in Columbus on Feb. 28 to showcase the high school students who won scholarships to the 2012 Cannon Summer Music Camp in Boone, N.C. Front row, left to right: Liana Stadelmann, Samantha Bell and Emily Gage. Back row, left to right: Anthony Guiliano, Spencer Taunton, Daniel Burke, Jessie Fisher and Tucker Lawson. The music camp offers an intensive three-week in-residence music program that helps prepare students for college and for a better appreciation of music. The eight selected were among 15 applicants and were awarded full pre-paid scholarships from the Laurel Lake Music Society Inc. The society, which is supported solely by donations from the residents of Tryon Estates, has sent 86 students to the Cannon Summer Music Camp during the past 11 years. (photo by Michael Gage; submitted by Al Hart)
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take Dolce, my 22-year-old Ossie cat in to have a tumor removed from her ear. Rojo, her 23-year-old sister moped about while she was gone. All went well (thank you Tommy Maiolo) and now my two old ladies are together again behaving like kittens. Through all of this big Buck arrived. This will be a tough one because he’d been hit by a vehicle. His story and all the wonderful people involved will be for another day. Thanks to all my great supporters. All of these (except Dolce) will or have been handled by Uncle Lennie’s fund. God bless you all. Before I close I wonder which one of these do you think I should have said no or I can’t to? Thanks for listening.
Mendelssohn and Aaron Copeland. American folk music will also be performed. Holy Cross Episcopal Church is located at 150 Melrose Avenue. These 30-minute recitals are free, and the public is invited to attend. For more information, call 828-859-9741. – article submitted by Susie Mahnke
Health Talk at LaurelHurst March 20 LaurelHurst Independent Living in Columbus will host a health talk with Gentiva Home Health on Tuesday, March 20 at 1 pm. The meeting, which will be held in the dining room, will
give information on hypertension and a low sodium diet. The public is encouraged to attend. For more information, call 828-894-3900. – article submitted by Heatherly McGarity
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March 30 is Doctors Day . . . Each year, we recognize our doctors, physician assistants and nurse practitioners for their community spirit, their healing talents and their selfless dedication to the art of medicine. This year, you can make your doctor feel really good with a contribution to St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation in his or her honor. Just like our physicians, all donations improve healthcare in our community. Please accept this tax-deductible gift in honor (or memory) of: ____________________________________________________________ ____$10
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Please make your check payable to St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation, c/o Meshelle Colvin, Executive Director, 101 Hospital Drive, Columbus, NC 28722. If you prefer to make a donation over the phone, call 894-2693. All donors and physicians will be acknowledged. Visit www.slhfoundation.org for more information.
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Performers at February’s Foothills Music Club meeting. From bottom, clockwise: Amy Brucksch, Janet Joens, Clifford Joens, Elizabeth Gardner, Fran Creasy and Jeanette Shackelford. (photo submitted by Ellen Harvey Zipf)
‘Roots Music: The Influence of Folk” at Foothills Music Club The February meeting of the Foothills Music Club (FMC) was hosted by John and Elizabeth Gardner on Feb. 9. The theme was “Roots Music: The Influence of Folk.” For the first selection, the FMC women’s chorus, directed by Rita Stobbe, repeated its performance from January of “Simple Gifts,” a Shaker tune arranged by local composer Mark Schweizer. The accompanist was Ellie Roemer. Members of the chorus were sopranos Rita Stobbe, Jeri Board, Fran Creasy and Mary Meyers; second sopranos Carol Bartol and Jeanette Shackelford; altos Karen Molnar, Nancy Walburn and Ellen Harvey Zipf. Pianist Jeanette Shackelford then performed Bela Bartok’s “Petite Suite” – “Slow Melody,” “Walachian Dance” and “Ukrainian Song.” It’s been said that
through Hungarian Bartok’s collection and analytical study of folk music, he was one of the founders of ethnomusicology. Next came music for the Celtic harp (Janet Joens), flute (Fran Creasy) and guitar (Clifford Joens). The trio performed three Irish folk songs: “The Spanish Lady,” “The Lark in the Morning” and “Danny Boy.” Song and guitar came next with Benjamin Britten’s quirky arrangements of three folk songs: “Master Kilby,” “I Will Give My Love an Apple” and “The Shooting of His Dear,” sung by mezzo soprano Elizabeth Gardner and accompanied by classical guitarist Amy Brucksch. Brucksch then performed “Espanoleta,” by the prominent Baroque Spanish guitarist Gaspar Sanz, and “Tis the Last Rose of Summer,” by the influential
African-American composer, guitarist and teacher Justin Holland. The afternoon program ended with Shackelford’s rendition Hans Engelmann’s “Russian Dance,” Op.753. The group learned that the German composer often took fragments of folk songs from Russia for his compositions. FMC’s second public recital of the year was Thursday, March 8 at 3 p.m. at the Tryon Congregational Church on Melrose Avenue. Organists and other musicians were featured, as well as the newly modified organ at the Congregational Church. Again, there was no admission fees but contributions to FMC’s Scholarship Fund for young musicians were welcomed. – article submitted by Ellen Harvey Zipf
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Tax help in caring for an aging parent or other relatives Dear Savvy Senior My wife and I provide a lot of financial support to my elderly mother and are wondering if any of it is tax deductible. What can you tell us? ~ Stretched Thin Dear Stretched, There is some tax relief available to adult children who help look after their aging parents or other relatives. But in order to be eligible, both you and your mom will need to meet Uncle Sam’s criteria. Here’s what you should know. IRS Eligibility If you’re helping financially support your elderly mother, to get a tax deduction you’ll need to claim her as a dependent on your tax return. For the 2011 tax year, claiming an additional personal exemption would reduce your taxable income by $3,700. But to get this tax break, you’ll need to pass the IRS’s income and support tests: Income test: To qualify as a dependent, your mom’s 2011 gross income must have been less than $3,700. Her income from Social Security does not count towards that total, nor do disability payments. But if
your mom receives more than $3,700 from other sources, such as pension benefits, interest and dividends from investments, or withdrawals from retirement savings plans, you can’t claim her as a dependent. Support test: In addition to the income test, you must provide more than half of your mom’s costs for housing, food, medical care, transportation and other necessities. Even if all of your mom’s income is from Social Security, you can’t claim her as a dependent unless you pay more than half her living expenses. It’s also important to note that your mom doesn’t have to live with you to qualify as a dependent, as long as she meets the income test and you provide more than half her financial support. If your mother lives with you, you can include a percentage of your mortgage, utilities and other expenses in calculating how much you contribute to her support. IRS Publication 501 (see www.irs. gov/pub/irs-pdf/p501.pdf) has a worksheet that can help you with this. To receive this, or
other IRS publications or forms via mail, call 800-829-3676. Shared Support If you share the financial responsibility for your mom with other siblings, you may be eligible for the IRS multiple-support declaration. Here’s how this works. If one sibling is providing more than half the parent’s financial support, only that sibling can claim the parent. But if each sibling provides less than 50 percent support, but their combined assistance exceeds half the parent’s support. In that case, any sibling who provides more than 10 percent can claim the parent as a dependent. But only one sibling can claim the tax break in any given year. Siblings can rotate the tax break, with one claiming the parent one year, and another the next. The sibling who claims the parent as a dependent will need to fill out IRS Form 2120 (www.irs.gov/ pub/irs-pdf/f2120.pdf) and file it with his or her tax return. Medical Deductions If you can’t claim your mom as a dependent, you may still
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get a tax break for helping pay her medical costs. The IRS lets taxpayers deduct money spent on a parent’s health care and qualified long-term care services, even if the parent doesn’t qualify as a dependent. To claim this deduction, you still must provide more than half your mom’s support, but your mom doesn’t have to meet the income test. And the deduction is limited to medical, dental and long-term care expenses that exceed 7.5 percent of your adjusted gross income. You can include your own medical expenses in calculating the total. See the IRS publication 502 (www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/ p502.pdf) for details. Check Your State In addition to the federal tax breaks, more than 20 states offer tax credits and deductions for caregivers on state income taxes too. Check with your state tax agency to see what’s available. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
Record number of entries in Sidney Lanier Poetry Competition Awards will be announced April 14
The Lanier Library has received a record number of entries for this year’s Sidney Lanier Award Poetry Competition. In the adult competition, 147 entries were submitted, and in the high-school competition, 58 entries were submitted. These were record numbers for both competitions, amounting to a total of 205. This is the fourth year of the annual competition and the organizers said they were pleased with both the record
number of participants and the broad geographical area from which entries were submitted. Through the efforts of library personnel and volunteers, they were able reach out to the entire two-state area, mailing notices to almost all libraries and public and private high schools in North and South Carolina and sending press releases to more than 120 newspapers and other media from the Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks. Judging is now under way by the two-state judging team, North Carolina’s Poet Laureate Cathy Smith Bowers and
the renowned poet and author from South Carolina, John Lane. There will be three prizes in each category, with the top awards of $500 in the adult competition and $100 for the winning student, and additional awards for honorably mentioned poems. Awards will be announced and presented at the Lanier Library on Sunday, April 14 at 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to the presentation to hear readings of the winning poems and meet the judges and the winners over refreshments following the ceremony.
The Lanier Library, located on the corner of Chestnut Street and Melrose Avenue in Tryon, is the oldest institution in Polk County. Founded in 1890 by five women when Tryon had only 25 houses, it was supported then, as it still is, by its members and remains today one of only 16 membership libraries in the United States. It receives no funding from taxes but relies on the support of its members and local foundations. New members are always welcome. – article submitted by Frances Flynn
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Franklin Junior Moss
Franklin Junior Moss, 78, of Mill Spring went home to be with the Lord Thursday morning, March 15, 2012 in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Asheville, N.C. after a brief illness. Born in Polk County, he was the son of the late Frank and Ollie Pack Moss. He retired from Spartanburg Steel Maintenance Dept. after 32 years of service and was a long-time cattle farmer. Mr. Moss was a member of Mill Spring First Baptist Church. Surviving is his wife of 53 years, Eva Mae Walker Moss; five children, Zelda Abernathy (Monte) of Mill Spring, Gail Watson (Tommy) of Green Creek, Mike Moss (Debbie), Randy Moss (Debbie) and Anita Ledbetter (Wayne), all
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Polk UDO advisory committee will meet Monday, March 19 at 6 p.m. at the Polk County library, 1289 W. Mills St., Columbus. Landrum Library, free yoga classes. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Limited to first 30 people. Thermal Belt Stamp Club meets first and third Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Tryon Federal Bank in Columbus. Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 8 p.m., Columbus Presbyterian Church.
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Landrum Quilters to celebrate National Quilting Day at Landrum Library Judy Kimbrell, a member of the Landrum Quilters, demonstrates hand-quilting techniques during the 2011 National Quilting Day. The 2012 event will take place Saturday, March 17, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Landrum Library. The Landrum Quilters will have an exhibit of quilts and members working on a variety of quilting projects such as philanthropy quilts for the Hospice House in Landrum and the Ronald McDonald House in Greenville. The community is invited to come. Members will be available to answer quilting questions. Quilters across the country participate in this national celebration, sponsored by the National Quilting Association, to focus on the rich heritage of quilting. (photo submitted by Ellen Henderson)
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