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HOME & GARDEN A special publication of the
Tryon Daily Bulletin The World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper
Vol. 85 / No. 43
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Friday, March 30, 2012
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Foolish fun comes back to Tryon by Samantha Hurst
Neckties strung along Trade Street in Tryon and around Morris the Horse’s neck proclaim the pending April Fool’s Festival this weekend. The gaiety of the event spread through town two weeks ago as city employees hung the ties from light post to light post. The idea for the neckties originally came from the mind of Bill Jones. Jones was born in Tryon but spent most of his working life in Atlanta. When he moved (Continued on page 3)
Morris the Horse wearing a giant tie in honor of the April Fool’s Festival this weekend. (photo submitted)
The House of Flags Museum in Columbus was recently featured in the newsletter of the North American Vexillological Association (NAVA). Vexillology, from the Latin “vexillum,� meaning “flag,� and the Greek “ology,� is the scholarly study of flags. The article that featured the House of Flags was entitled “The House of Flags Museum Helps Identify the ‘Red Feather’ Flag.�
Appearance matters: Adopt-aHighway Program in Polk County 43 roads or sections of roads adopted by Leah Justice
With spring bringing nice temperatures, Polk County residents may see a lot of people picking up litter in the next several months.
That’s because 43 roads or sections of roads in Polk County have been adopted by individuals or organizations that have pledged to keep them clean (see a full list on page 8). The Polk County Appearance Com(Continued on page 6)
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COMMUNITY COMMUNITY cALENDAR cALENDAR Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
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Saluda Center Friday events: chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; Trash Train, 10 a.m. Polk Recreation Zumba class, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 - 11 a.m. at Stearns Gym. Patty Rivera is the instructor. The Meeting Place Senior Center Friday activities include movie matinee at 10 a.m. and bingo at 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. Seniors on Sobriety (SOS) AA Meeting, Fridays at noon, Polk County Chamber of Commerce Building, 2753 Lynn Rd. (Hwy. 108), Tryon. 828-8940293. Tryon Toy Makers Museum, open Friday 2 - 6 p.m., 43 E. Howard St., Tryon. 828-2906600. PCHS JV/V baseball at home vs. Owen at 4 p.m. PCHS V. softball at home vs. Owen 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.
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PCHS JV softball at home vs. Owen at 5:30 p.m. Narcotics Anon., Saluda Senior Center, Friday, 8 p.m.
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PCHS Outdoor Track Times News Invitational, 9 a.m. Grassroots Art Project holds art classes to benefit Lennie’s Fund and the Humane Society, Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. – noon. There is no fee for the class and all materials will be provided. Classes are held at the Holy Cross Episcopal Church on Melrose Ave. in Tryon. Call 828-8990673 for more information. April Fool’s Festival, Saturday, March 31, downtown Tryon, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Outhouse races, Trashion show, Masquerade ball and more. 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. 828290-6600. Thermal Belt Friendship Council will hold its monthly luncheon Saturday, March 31 at 11:45 a.m. at the Melrose Inn in Tryon. All are invited. 864-4572426.
Sunday
Armchair Traveler, Sunday, April 1, 4 p.m. at FENCE. Ornithologist Simon Thompson will talk about his two-week hiking and birding visit to Chile. A wine-tasting featuring wines from Parker-Binns Vineyard will follow the presentation.
Monday
Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Mondays, Harmon Field/Tryon, 7 a.m. - noon. Saluda Center, Tuesdays, chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; bridge, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., with bridge discussion session at 12:45. 828-749-9245. For more activities, email saludacenter@ hotmail.com or visit www.saluda. com.
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Today: Par tly cloudy, with 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. High 78, low 57.
Partly cloudy Partly cloudy Saturday: Par tly cloudy, with 30 percent chance of isolated thunderstorms. High 77, low 54. Sunday: Mostly sunny, with 20 percent chance of rain. High 79, low 55. Monday: Sunny, with 10 percent chance of rain. High 83, low 60. Wednesday’s weather was: High 81, low 54, no rain.
Obituaries Robert L. Lanning, p. 18
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family Member Support Group meets in Columbus on the first Monday of the month, 10 a.m. noon. For info and/or location, contact Lisa at 828-894-0104 or Annie at 864-457-7278. Polk Recreation Zumba class, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 - 11 a.m. at Stearns Gym. Patty Rivera is the instructor. 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. 828-8595051. 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 golf at Cleghorn at
2 p.m. Harmon Field Board of Supervisors meets Monday, April 2 at 5:45 p.m. at the Tryon Fire Department. Public welcome. Information: 828-859-6655. 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 meets first and third Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Tryon Federal Bank in Columbus. Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 8 p.m., Columbus Presbyterian Church.
Tuesday
Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Tuesdays, Ozone Drive and Hwy. 176, Saluda. Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, “We Care” is a weekly informal social group open to women coping with loss. The group meets at 9 a.m. at TJ’s Cafe in Tryon and is open to newcomers. For more information, contact Shannon Slater at 828-894-7000, 800-617-7132 or sslater@hocf. org. (Continued on page 31)
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• Foolish fun (continued from page 1)
back here to live on Lake Lanier, he tried to encourage the community to hang neckties throughout the town. “I moved here from Atlanta years ago with about 1,000 neckties I had collected. So I talked to so many people trying to get this idea going, and finally Kathleen Carson picked up on it,” Jones said. “My thought was it might could grab some national attention for the arts here.” Jones, grand marshal for the Fool’s Festival parade, said he thinks the April Fool’s Festival shows what a wonderful community Tryon is to live in. “I’m thrilled, I’m thrilled (to be the grand marshal) and I guess it was because of this necktie project I had suggested several years ago,” Jones said. “I will wear some kind of crazy costume and do anything I can to help Tryon.” Tryon Downtown Development Association (TDDA) members amped things up for this year’s festival. In place of last year’s street
dance, the committee opted for a Fool’s Jam, sponsored by Costco and Main Street Financial. The event will begin at 7 p.m. Friday at Sunnydale (next to IGA) and will be the perfect opportunity for musicians to come out and play together while the rest of attendees dance the night away. The Trophy Husbands will play opening and closing sets and will provide musical equipment for musicians to sign up and “jam.” All necessary gear - PA system, guitar and bass amps, and a digital keyboard – will be there. Just bring your instrument, and drummers will want to bring snare, cymbals and sticks. There will be a sign-up sheet at the door, and groups of up to six players will be assigned times to play their 20-minute sets. Saturday, March 31 is when the foolishness kicks in full force. The morning will begin with games, music, food and other activities in the Tryon Depot plaza. Here kids and adults can stop by the Tryon Daily Bulletin booth to create outfits out of recycled ma-
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Outhouse racers approach the finish line at last year’s Fool’s Day Festival in Tryon. (photo by Leah Justice)
terials, get their faces painted and participate in other games. At noon wackiness in an assortment of shapes, sizes and colors will stroll down Trade Street in the April Fool’s parade. Community members wishing to be in the
parade are encouraged to “be something you are not” and meet at the Tryon United Methodist Church on New Market Rd. at 11:30 a.m. After the parade, anyone in(Continued on page 4)
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Dancers and onlookers enjoy the street dance at last year’s Fools Festival in Tryon. (photo by Samantha Hurst)
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terested in participating in the Foothills Humane Society (FHS) Stroller Race, IGA TP (toilet paper) Trot or Stott’s Ford Outhouse Race will want to head down to the crosswalk outside Café at My Place. Registration earlier in the day is encouraged, organizers said. Anyone interested in the FHS Stroller Race – you race pushing strollers filled with bags of dog food down the road – will sign up with FHS at their On the Road trailer outside of the old St. Luke’s Thrift Store building. Anyone wishing to register for the TP Trot or Outhouse Races should visit the registration table next to Stott Ford’s corner parking lot. In the IGA TP Trot, teams of two people will race down the street attempting to throw rolls of toilet paper into their shopping carts. The team with the most rolls of toilet paper in their carts at the finish line will win. And, of course, there will be the annual Outhouse Races. Anyone who has built an outhouse for the
race is invited to participate in the parade and then line up at Stott’s Ford for the races. During the day, Stott’s Ford will also have a collection of mustangs on display from area car enthusiasts. Community members may vote during the day for their favorite classic car. After you’ve raced to the finish line or cheered on your friends doing so, head back up to the depot plaza for the Trashion Show. Kids and adults alike will have been working for weeks – and for some a few hours – on their recycled garments for this classy fashion affair, sponsored by Tryon House Apparel and Thompson Landscape Professionals. The crowning event of the 2012 April Fool’s Festival, the Masquerade Fool’s Ball, is sponsored by Owens Pharmacy and Vines & Stuff. This event will also be held at Sunnydale beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday. Attendees will be entertained with music by the Carburetors. This festival, which was created in 2006, is organized each year by the TDDA, a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to the revitalization of downtown Tryon.
April Fool’s Festival schedule Friday, March 30 7-10 p.m. Fool’s Jam at Sunnydale – music, dancing and fun Saturday, March 31 Activities, games, music and food all day at the depot plaza Noon
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7-10 p.m. Masquerade Ball at Sunnydale
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mission said it is proud to support the Adopt-a-Highway Program and it appreciates the many individuals and organizations that are a part of the program, as well as the many people who work to clean their neighborhoods without being a part of a program. “This is ‘pride of place’ in action,” said appearance commission chair Joe Cooper. “If we would just take care of our roadside garbage and litter, our county would be more attractive and inviting to new businesses and visitors.” The Appearance Commission of Polk County is a group of volunteers working to promote and initiate programs that will beautify the county. “We all know that we live in a naturally beautiful place,” Cooper said. “The only blights are the ones we have caused ourselves.” Cooper said the appearance commission’s vision is “Our Foothills Clean and Beautiful.” The organization said it hopes in the future there will be beautifully planted areas throughout the county on clean roadsides, with artful signs welcoming visitors and informing them of the many interesting features in Polk’s rural, yet culturally rich area. “Our buildings will be appropriately designed and sized with night lighting that is safe and efficient but not obtrusive to others,” Cooper said. “Public areas will be free of litter and clutter and often showcase our local artists.” The appearance commission has been busy working towards its goals, including sponsoring an annual beautification award for private and public improvements that are visible by the public from roads or sidewalks. The organization has also: • Supported a local garden club in the landscape planting around the Polk County Tourism Office and the “Doughboy” statue in front of the
One of the county’s many Adopta-Highway signs. (photo by Leah Justice)
courthouse • Proposed beautification improvements to the Womack Building with large planters in the entry and shutters on the windows to match the courthouse • Organized new landscaping and tree plantings with the N.C. Department of Transportation (DOT) on the traffic circles and I-26 interchange in Columbus • Worked to develop kudzu control in the county • Won a statewide Adopt-a-Highway program award for encouraging new participants • Wrote specific beautification goals in the county’s 20/20 Vision Plan • Proposed and secured funding for “Gateway Trees,” a line of trees along Hwy. 108 coming into Columbus, which was completed this week. To adopt a highway, contact the DOT, which will send information, paperwork and provide training. The DOT number for Polk County’s district is 828-891-7911. The link to the DOT brochure is http://www.ncdot.org/doh/operations/dp_chief_eng/roadside/beautification/- download/052406AAHbro chure.pdf. For more information on the Polk County Appearance Commission visit www.beautifulfoothills.org.
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Polk Adopt-a-Hwy. sponsorships
Sponsor Road Tryon Kiwanis Club N.C. 108 at Harmon Field Road to I-26 Bear Creek Lodge Hwy. 176 - entrance of Pearson’s Falls Rd. to Thompson Rd. Foothills Humane Soc. SR1522 from Hwy. 14 to Flying Dutchman Rd. Caroland Farms SR1519 from SR 1520 to N.C./S.C. line Thermal Belt Rotary SR1102 from end of asphalt to Hwy. 176 Saluda Pat Doggett Collinsville Road to Landrum Road The Oaks B&B Greenville St. from Main St. to county line Thermal Belt Rotary SR1102 from end of asphalt to RR tunnel BSA & Troop #150 Hwy. 176 from Texaco to Tryon Youth Center Rotary Club of Tryon Hwy. 176 from Pacolet River Bridge/Warrior Dr. West one mile and Hwy. 176 from RRx in Tryon south to S.C. state line. Manfred & Christel Walter Hwy. 9 from edge of Mill Spring north to Burt Blackwell Road Rotary Club of Tryon Hwy. 176S from RRx at Tryon to S.C. state line Magnolia Garden Club Skyuka Rd. from Hwy. 108 to bridge over I-26 Polk Democrats N.C. 108 from Baptist church to E. Hatch Mill/ Peniel Rd. from Hwy. 108 to town line/Peak St. from 1Hwy. 08 to Walker Rd./Houston Rd. Finally Farm Carriage Row 5th Ranger Bn 1944 Skyuka Mountain Road Polk County Govt. Hwy. 108E from Fox Mountain Rd. to Hwy. 9 McCutcheon Clan Holbert Cove Rd. from Piney Mtn. Rd. south 2 miles Good Shepherd Episcopal Markham Rd./Jackson St. from SR1506 to dead end Adawehi Healing Center Fox Mountain Rd. at Hwy. 108 to Smith Dairy & Beneficial Foods Rd. Margie A. Howard Green River Cove Rd. from Silver Creek Baptist east 2 miles HorseonCourse.com Hunting Country Rd. from Red Fox Rd. to I-26 Quattlebaum Family Carolina Dr. and East Park Dr. White Family, in memory Green Creek Dr. from Hwy. 9 to Coxe Rd. of Bill and Bernice Victory Baptist Church Pea Ridge Road from Hwy. 74 west for 2 miles Deborah McEntire McEntire Rd. from Cox Rd. intersection for 2 miles Blue Moon Farm Phillips Rd. and South Phillips Rd. Jdon Farm LLC Henderson Rd. from Red Fox Rd. to Peniel Rd. Creen Creek Horse Moore Rd., Medford Rd., Turner Rd. and Sandy Community Plains Rd. FENCE Hunting Country Rd. from E. Prince to Morgan Chapel Rd. Two Fox Farm Golden Rd. Carolina Carriage Club River Rd. from Red Fox Rd. to Morgan Chapel bridge Freer Equine Mobile. Hugh Champion Rd. Veterinary Services Carolina Mule Assoc. Walker Rd. Green Creek Fire Dept. Hwy. 9 from Chesnee Rd. to Landrum Rd. The Hayloft Farm S. River and River Rd. from Hooker Rd. to Morgan Chapel Rd. Saluda Community Hwy. 176 from Dun-Roamin to Thompson Rd. Land Trust Family of Fred A. Pea Ridge Rd. from Hwy. 108 to Victory Baptist & Mary Ellen Morris Church Tryon Estates/ACTS Peniel Rd. from town line to Hayes Rd. Holbert Cove Rd. from Silver Creek Rd. to #8958 Dr. Laughter family Reid family Johnson Rd. Winterbrook Farm Collinsville Rd. from Hwy. 14 to Hickory Grove Inspector Rice Home Howard Gap Rd. from Hwy. 108 Inspection
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Columbus to purchase new Dodge Charger for police Department uses insurance settlement to pay off other car loan by Leah Justice
Columbus Town Council approved the purchase of a new Dodge Charger for its police department. The town is able to finance the vehicle because it can pay off an $8,439 loan for a 2010 Dodge Charger with insurance money received after another police vehicle, a Ford Crown Victoria, was totaled when a tractor-trailer hit it along I-26 last year. After paying off the loan, the town has approximately $7,241 remaining to put toward equipment for the new 2012 Dodge Charger. Columbus Town Council met Thursday, March 22 and approved the purchase with financing from BB&T at an interest rate of 2.39 percent. The town will not begin making payments on the new vehicle until the 2013-2014 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013. Columbus Police Chief Chris Beddingfield said this use of the insurance settlement is enabling the department to get its fleet in complete working order. The police department had researched purchasing a used vehicle with the settlement, but no search led to a vehicle with less than 100,000 miles, Beddingfield said. “Instead of spending significant money, we’re paying off a
“Instead of spending significant money, we’re paying off a 2010 car and putting the majority of the money in equipping another new one while not increasing our debt service.” -- Columbus Police Chief Chris Beddingfield
2010 car and putting the majority of the money in equipping another new one while not increasing our debt service,” said Beddingfield. The town will finance $22,338 for the vehicle over three years. Beddingfield said he expects delivery of the new Dodge Charger sometime this week.
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Clarence and Joyce McCraw celebrate 50th anniversary
Clarence and Joyce McCraw of Mill Spring will celebrate 50 years of marriage on Saturday, March 31. Clarence is the owner of McCraw’s Lawnmower Repair in Mill Spring, and Joyce is employed with the Polk County Transportation Authority. The couple’s children will honor them with a dinner and reception on Saturday, March 31 in the reception hall at Mill Spring
First Baptist Church. The couple has two children: Melissa Henderson (Keith) of Mill Spring and Monte McCraw (Kristin), also of Mill Spring. They have seven grandchildren: Amanda, McKenzie, Luke, Joshua and Davis (children of Melissa and Keith) and Sydney and MacKenzie (children of Monte and Kristin). – article submitted by Melissa Henderson
Pianist presents ‘Mysticism in Easter Story’ at Holy Cross Episcopal April 4 Using works of Sergei Rachmaninoff, Franz Liszt, and Ludwig van Beethoven to capture the essence of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Robin Margeson will present a piano recital on Wednesday, April 4, at noon, at Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Tryon. This is the final recital of the Bach’s Lunch Lenten Recital Series 2012. Margeson earned music de-
grees from Boston University and later studied in Hungary as a recipient of a Ford Foundation grant. She is a pianist and harpsichordist. Holy Cross Episcopal Church is located at 150 Melrose Avenue. These 30-minute recitals are free, and the public is invited to attend. Please call 828-859-9741 for more information. – article submitted by Susie Mahnke
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Blue Ridge BBQ Festival partners with WSPA-TV The Blue Ridge BBQ & Music Festival recently announced it has partnered with CBS affiliate WSPA to promote the 2012 festival. The event will be held June 8 - 9 at Harmon Field in Tryon. “When we talked with the people at WSPA, they were not only supportive, but very enthusiastic about the festival,” said festival chairman Chuck Britton. “This partnership will broaden the festival’s exposure in the Upstate, Western North Carolina and the southeast.” WSPA will promote and feature the festival in regular programming. The station will also
sponsor ticket giveaways on the air beginning in late May. Live coverage of the Blue Ridge BBQ & Music Festival begins the week of the event. WSPA’s “Your Carolina with Jack and Kimberly” and “Scene on 7,” with Kimberly Kelly, will broadcast live from the event. Bob Romine, WSPA vice president and general manager, said that he is very pleased with the partnership. “When we announced this at our staff meeting, the group broke into applause,” he said. – article submitted by Brenda Bradshaw
BBQ festival chairman Chuck Britton and WSPA vice president and general manager Bob Romine chat on the news set at the Spartanburg station. (photo submitted by Brenda Bradshaw)
Buried motorcycle leads to alleged insurance fraud arrest N.C. Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin recently announced the arrest of Peter Jay Raposa, 44, of 224 Asheland Road, Ellenboro, N.C.; he is charged with one count of insurance fraud. Investigators allege that in Feb-
ruary 2006, Raposa reported his 2005 Harley Davidson custom motorcycle stolen and filed a claim with Nationwide Insurance. The claim was settled with a $25,000 payment to the lien holder, First Citizens Bank, and a $4,000 pay-
ment to Raposa. In January 2012, the motorcycle was found buried on property where Raposa lived in 2006. The current property owner was having grading work done when her contractor discovered the motorcycle.
Raposa was arrested on March 22 in Polk County and released by the magistrate after posting the $2,500 bond. He is expected to return to court on April 11. – article submitted by the N.C. Dept. of Insurance
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Buy, Sell, Trade, Work … With Your Neighbors! ANNOUNCEMENTS GARAGE SALES The Foothills Humane Society will hold its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. in the Polk County Library Community Room.
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GARAGE SALES Estate Sale & Yard Sale 1090 Skyuka Road, Columbus, NC Sat., March 31st 8am-3pm, Rain or Shine: Antique rugs, furniture, linens, dishes, sewing machine, literary books old & new, boys clothes (Healthtex) sizes 3-10 ESTATE SALE ~ Hidden Hill Road, Tryon, NC. Behind Frog And Swan, Inc. (On Hill.) Fri. March 30 & Sat. March 31, 9:00am - 2:00 pm. Antique Bookcase (Long W/ Glass Doors), Sofa, Wing Chairs, Oriental Rugs, Large Dining Table + Chairs, Beacon Hill Sideboard, Tall Display Cabinet, Paintings And Prints, Small Tables, Chairs, Settee, Bedrooms, Mirrors, Desk, Porcelains, Crystal, China, Oriental Stands, 2 Channel Back Wing Chairs, Pr. Twin Cane Headboards, Lamps, German Books, Tea Cart, Tea Sets, Rosenthal Chests, Kitchen, Butler's Tray Table, Needlepoint, Cedar Chest, Patio Including: Decorative Iron Settee, Iron Table + 6 Chairs, Glider, Garden Pcs. A Small Treasure Trove Of Interesting Pieces. Road Is Quite Tight, So Be Careful. PLEASE BE COURTEOUS WHEN PARKING! HUGE Yard Sale/ Hot Dog, Soda, & Slice Cake $2.50. Have Lunch While You Shop @ JC & Mildred Twitty home. 5512 Pea Ridge Rd in Polk County. Sat. (March 31). 8am 2pm. Ladies Clothes & Shoes, Jewelry. Proceeds go towards St. Paul Tabernacle Church
Still Downsizing, 6 br. house, 370 Hamilton Dr (off Red Fox Rd), Col. (inside) Many, many new items, reduced prices. Antiques (twin bed, dining table + 8 chairs, china cabinet, desk, cherry dresser & cabinet, 2 large mirrors, rugs, horse print, whip) Silver, crystal, china, pots, pans, lamps, drafting table, tools, weed eater, J.D. Tiller, Lawnboy, shopvac, cookbooks, books (old + new), kitchen island, dolls, Easter. Much much more! 3/31. 9am to 1pm No Early Birds. CASH ONLY! 864-621-1862 Yard Sale: Large Yard Sale, household items, kitchen items, crafts, clothing, shoes, toys, etc., 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 30, and Saturday, March 31 at 106 North Johnson Street, Landrum. 864-357-8192
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HOUSES FOR RENT 3BR, 2BA Private on 10 acres between Lake Adger and Lake Lure. Large front porch, big yard, well water. $625/ month. (864)680-9559. Highest view in Tryon w/ quick access. Spacious 2bd/2ba cottage on private estate. Spectacular views from all sides. Currently under renovation. Available April 2012. $1200 per month. Call 843-514-5900 House Share Near Lake Lure, 1 to 2 people. Private entrance & private parking. 1100 sq. ft, heated, with two covered porches. Utility & DirectTV included. No indoor smoking. Full furnished $850/m, empty $750/m. Call 864-978-7983. Mini Farm 3bd, 1ba Ranch style home. New center aisle, 4 stall barn with big pasture on trail system. $1200 per month. Also a furnished 1 bd apt. for $450/month. Bring your horse. Call 828-8632979.
APARTMENTS 2 - 1 Bdrm Apartments Appliances included. 1 for $300/month and 1 for $400/month. Call 864-590-0336
APARTMENT FOR RENT in quiet Tryon neighborhood. 2BR/1bath, big kitchen, living room, heat & water provided. References, lease & deposit required, no smoking $640/month 828-817-1209 Downtown Tryon, Large + charming, 1 B.R./1 BA on Chestnut St. Wood floors, walk-in closets. $450.00, 828-894-2029. FOR RENT LANDRUM: 1BR, beautiful, quiet neighborhood. No pets. $300/month plus deposit. Includes water and trash pickup. Call 571-438-5295 or 864-680-6158.
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Beautiful professional office space for rent in Tryon / Columbus area. (Behind Chamber of Commerce.) 450 square Peniel Rd. Brick 4 br/ 3 feet/ 3 offices. Call Mike WESTERN NC MTNS Help Wanted 1/2 ba. 3000 sf Ranch at: 828-817-3314 Experienced Landscape Motivated seller. Log with Mtn. Views. New Ber-
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Tryon: Main Floor, In town 2/1 Gourmet Kitchen. 1400 Sq Ft. Remodeled and very nice. W/D included. Landlord pays 1/3 utilities, carport. Available first of April. $690/mo plus 1 mo security deposit. 817-9897 Unique 2bd, 1.5ba Ranch style home. Includes 1 horse stall & large pasture access to FETA Trails. $800/month. Call 828-863-2979 or 817-0896 Wonderful 1 Bdr Home. Living / Dining Room, Hardwood Floors, Ter race. Includes heat & hot water. $650 / mo Call 864-415-3548
VACATION RENTALS LAKE LANIER, TRYON: Vacation lake front furnished rentals. Time available for daily/weekly/ monthly. Call Paul Pullen, Town and Country Realtors. 828-817-4642.
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Buy, Sell, Trade, Work … With Your Neighbors! WANTED TO BUY - VEHICLES WANTED TO BUY Want to buy junk vehicles! No title, no problem. Must have ID. Will pick up anywhere, 24/7. Never any towing fee. Price is $325 cash to max. $3325 cash, on the spot. Call (828)748-6739 or (864) 356-6076. WANT TO BUY: Junk cars, trucks and vans. Call anytime for pick up. (828)223-0277
WE PAY CASH For junk & cheap running cars. Most cars $200 to $750. Towed from your location. No fee for towing. FAST SERVICE. (828) 289 - 4938.
CARS For Sale - 1997 Camaro. White, Automatic, V6, Good condition. $3500. Call 828-329-4121
TRUCKS COMMERCIAL 2 6x6 General Truck/ Tractor. 5 ton. Cummings Diesel. Allison Automatic. 1 with 115 original miles, & 1 with 13,000 original miles. Best offer. (828) 894 - 5544 6x6 General Dump Truck . 5 ton. Cummings Diesel. 5 spd with 2 spd transfer. 13,000 original miles. Best offer. (828) 894 - 5544
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Table saw, router table Review will meet as rewith router, small drill quired by law. press. Call 828-863-4455 PURPOSE OF WE BUY FIREARMS! MEETINGS We buy hand guns and To hear, upon request, rifles, new and old, any and all taxpayers who short and long. own or control taxable Call 828-395-1396 or property assessed for 828-393-0067 taxation in Polk County, with respect to valuation of such property, or the propEHICLES erty of others, and to fulfill other duties and responsi1972 Corvette Stingray bilities as required by law. Street ROD 350/ 408HP. Very Clean. Minor meTIME OF MEETINGS chanic work needed. Best The Board will convene for offer. (828) 894-8523 its first meeting on TuesFor Sale - 2005 Toyota day April 4, 2012. The Prius. 30,000 miles. Book Board will adjourn for the Price: $14,300. Sell for purpose of accepting re$12,000 cash. Call quests for hearings at its (828)859-2072 last meeting on Friday, April 20, 2012. Meetings will begin at 9:30 AM in ISCELLANEOUS the R. Jay Foster Hall of Justice upstairs in the Dinner Ware, 100% ster- Womack Building located ling siver dinner ware. at 40 Courthouse St, CoServes 12, c a l l lumbus, NC 828-894-7084 Requests for hearing must be received no EGALS later than final adjournment which is scheduled for Friday April 20, 2012 LEGAL NOTICE at 1:00 PM. NOTICE OF MEETINGS In the event of an earlier OF THE POLK COUNTY or a later adjournment, noBOARD OF EQUALIZA- tice to that effect will be published in this newspaTION AND REVIEW per. Pursuant to N.C.G. S. 105-322, the Polk County • If you are appealing the Board of Equalization and value of your property, you
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cannot be raised if today’s market value is $130,000 because of an increase in real estate values.
Vivian Searcy at 67 Hammett St - off of E. Mills St in the Town of Columbus. The owner wishes to remove the existing mobile home and replace it with a 24'x48' double wide manufactured single family home. This subject property, listed as tax parcel C7-M10, is zoned R-2 Medium Density.
the Tryon Fine Arts Center, has obtained a zoning permit to demolish three houses on the property of the Fine Arts Center that were built in the 1940s and 1950s. The property is identified by Polk County Parcel Number T11-D1 and T11-D2. The demolitions are scheduled to commence after May 26, 2012. The property owner can be contacted about purchase and relocation of the structure as indicated below:
o Local real estate market conditions only affect tax values when the county conducts a new countyo sale prices of properties wide reappraisal, which comparable to yours, must be done at least which sold during the year every eight years. before the county’s last Tryon Daily Bulletin appraisal year; March 23, 30 and April 6, o unequal assessed val- 2012 ues for properties compaNOTICE OF MEETINGS rable to yours;
o an appraisal with an effective date of January 1, 2009 (the county’s last appraisal date;) any appraisal after January 1, 2009 cannot be taken under consideration. • By statute, property values cannot be changed based on changes in economic conditions which occur after the last appraisal, and which affect the county in general [G.S. §105-287(b)(2)]. o For example, if your tax value was set by the county at $200,000 a couple of years ago, but today’s market value is only $70,000 because of a recent decrease in real estate values, the county is not permitted to lower the tax value. For the same reason, your tax value
All interested persons and parties are invited to attend the April 12th meeting and will be given the opportunity to be heard. For further information regarding this Karen Jones, Vice Presipublic hearing, please dent of Programming LEGAL NOTICE contact the Town Man- Tryon Fine Arts Center ager, Jonathan Kanipe at 34 Melrose Avenue NOTICE OF PUBLIC (828) 894-8236. Notice Tryon, NC 28782 HEARING is hereby given in accor- (828) 859-8322 The public shall hereby dance with NCGS (571) 216-6093 take notice that on Thurs- 160A-388(b). Please call Joey Davis, day, April 12, at 4:30pm, Town Planner, at the Town of Columbus Tryon Daily Bulletin 859-9566 if you have Board of Adjustment will March 30, April 6, 2012 questions. conduct a public hearing at the Columbus Town PUBLIC HEARING Tryon Daily Bulletin Hall, located at 95 Walker March 30 and April 5, Street, Columbus, NC. 2012 The Board of Adjustment LEGAL NOTICE will consider Special Use DEMOLITION Permit SU-01-12. Town of Tryon The Planning and AdNotice of Demolition Do you have justment Board will reavailable jobs? view, in accordance with Tryon Fine Arts Center House the Code of Ordinances 154.045, a proposed 34 Melrose Avenue Call 828.859.9151 to Tryon, NC Special Use Permit for a let others know about 0.25 acre lot with an exjob opportunities at isting single wide mobile Karen Jones, Vice Presihome. It is owned by dent of Programming for your business.
BBQ Pig Pickin’ fundraiser Public meeting on proposed April 15 for Abril family fire tax increase in Columbus Friends of the Abril family, who lost their home to a fire on March 20, have organized a BBQ Pig Pickin’ on Sunday, April 15 at Polk County High School (PCHS) from 12:30 – 5 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in advance from the following: PCHS office, Polk County Middle School office, Mountain 1st Bank in Columbus, Foothills
Chamber of Commerce in Lynn, First Citizens of Landrum or the Tryon Riding & Hunt Club office in Green Creek. Dinners may be purchased on the day of the event as well. General donations may be made at the First Citizens Bank of Landrum to the Abril Family Fire Fund. – article submitted by Laura Weicker
The Columbus Fire Department will hold three public meetings to discuss a proposed fire tax increase to fund the hiring of a full-time staff for the fire department. The meetings will be April 3, April 16 and May 10, all at 7 p.m. in the Columbus Town Hall. Fire department officials said they hope citizens who reside in
the Columbus fire district and the Town of Columbus will attend the public meetings to hear about how hiring a full-time staff for the fire department will benefit the community. They said they would also like the opportunity to answer any questions or concerns residents may have. – article submitted by the Columbus Fire Department
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TFAC’s Explore the Arts: ‘Improve your Improv!’ April 12 Darlene Cah will take participants on a creative journey of the imagination Thursday, April 12 at Tryon Fine Arts Center ’s Mahler Room. Refreshments begin at 6:30 p.m., with the ‘Improv!’ Explore the Arts program starting at 7 p.m. Cah encourages everyone to be in the moment, be silly and explore, discover and nurture Darlene Cah (photo by Dorann Weber) their creative spirit with group improv games and exercises in a sup- and Deb Rabbai of Broadway’s Next Hit Musical, among othportive and fun environment. “Wear comfortable clothes ers. Jane O’Leary, managing diand tune up your vocal cords because we’re going to be rector of Gotham City Improv, loud,” Cah said. “Actors, said, “Darlene has a fabulous singers, writers, bank tellers, creative ability. Her work is always clear, people who concise, cogo grocery medic and s h o p p i n g … “Actors, singers, writers, original.” everyone can bank tellers, people who If you want benefit from to further your t h e l e s s o n s go grocery shopping… of spontane- everyone can benefit from improv skills, ity and posi- the lessons of spontaneity you can come to an improv tive thinkclass Saturi n g l e a r n e d and positive thinking through im- learned through improv.” day, April 14 prov.” -- Darlene Cah f r o m 1 - 3 p.m. at TFAC. Cah has The age group performed with several improv groups in for the class is high school New York City since the mid- through adult, and there will 90s until 2006, when she left be a small fee. for greener pastures (literally) TFAC’s Explore the Arts is in Columbus. She performed a series for adults and youth long-form and musical improv designed to pique your cuwith Glue and Echoes Theatre riosity and creativity and to Project at Gotham City Improv, explore diversity in the arts. A as well as wrote and performed modest admission is collected with various sketch comedy at the door. No reservations groups. She’s studied with are necessary. For more inforMichael Gellman of Second mation call 828-859-8322 or City, Todd Stashwick and Jay visit www.tryonarts.org. Rhoderick of Burn Manhattan – article submitted by Karen Dow
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Girl Scouts lead pledge of allegiance Girl Scout Troop #124 led Columbus Town Council in the pledge of allegiance during the town’s March 22 meeting. Pictured are Sarah Morgan, Hannah Watkins and Savannah Roberts. (photo by Leah Justice)
Alleged auto insurance fraud leads to arrest of Polk woman N.C. Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin recently announced the arrest of Judy Ann Mills, 51, of 425 Rockwood Lane, Tryon; she is charged with one count of insurance fraud.
Investigators allege that Mills filed a claim with GEICO Insurance stating that her 2008 Acura TL was damaged when an unidentified vehicle ran her off the road. GEICO paid more
than $6,000 to repair the vehicle. Witnesses later reported to investigators that Mills actually struck a fence on private property while driving impaired. Mills was arrested on March
22 in Polk County and released by the magistrate upon her written promise to appear in court on March 28. – article submitted by the N.C. Dept. of Insurance
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Graveside memorial services for Robert L. Lanning, who died on March 16, 2012, husband of Madelyn Lanning of Columbus, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday,
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April 1 in Polk Memorial Gardens, Columbus, with Rev. Brian Wilson officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Polk Memorial Burial Squad. McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Knock, Knock’ - The baby walks Editor’s note: Elvin Clark, one of the actors in Tryon Little Theater’s production of “Knock, Knock,” has been writing a blog about the experience. Over the next several weeks, the Bulletin will publish some of his posts to give insight into the process of creating a community theater production. “Knock, Knock” runs April 19-22 and April 26-29 at the Tryon Little Theater’s Workshop. Sunday was a monumental day. We ran the entire show without books in our hands and I have to say it was quite good. Was it perfect? No. Was it performance quality? Not yet. But still, it was more than the baby taking a few steps and then falling on his took us. This was the kid toddling into the kitchen for a snack for the first time.
We’re three weeks and four days away from opening. I’ve had the misfortune of being in shows where the object of some of the cast was to have their lines learned by opening night. More often than not, when that’s their goal, they miss their objective. That’s not theater, that’s a nightmare and a waste of everyone’s time – especially the audience’s time. Productions like that don’t rehearse, they hold play practice. And the difference is all the difference. In “Knock, Knock,” now is when we actors get to play, to refine, to experiment. Decide what works and what doesn’t. This time is why actors do and must “act.” Yes, it is addictive and is a borderline disease. A disease for which, in my experience, there is no cure.
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‘Come to the Cross’ service Sunday at Tryon United Methodist Church For those who enjoy contemporary Christian music, Tryon United Methodist Church will offer an additional Palm Sunday service this year at 6:30 p.m. on April 1 in the church sanctuary. The “Come to the Cross” service, focusing on the cross and its significance in the Christian faith, will include a narrative reading of the Passion scriptures and
multiple ways of congregational response. The music will be led by Broken Bread, the praise band that leads the early morning contemporary service each Sunday. The community is invited. For more information, call the church at 828-859-9218. – article submitted by Nancy Hiley
Easter egg hunt at Stearns tomorrow An Easter egg hunt will be held this Saturday, March 31, at 11 a.m. at Stearns Park in Columbus. Sponsored by local churches and businesses, the event will feature more than
4,000 eggs to find. Face painting and a visit from the Easter Bunny will also be offered. – article submitted by Tony Priester
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Wednesday 10:00 A.M. Bible Study & Prayer Tryon Daily Bulletin  /  The World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper Dr. Bill Henderson, Pastor in the Interim
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A full blown love affair with life
As wary that I am in regards freckled girls, just a year ago, to our complete lack of winter pushing each other off the Sundays are for Worship! this past year, I am embracing floating dock in the middle of 10:00 A. M. Sunday School the early explosion of spring the lake and collapsing into a 11:00 A. M. Joyful Worship X this year with the appreciation heap of laughter are suddenly 6:00 P. M. Youth “Refugeâ€? 5 terribly self conscious at 12 and of a neophyte. Choirs for all ages The 450 daffodils that Paul 13 and loll about now, quietly Wednesday brought back from a trip to texting and on the verge of sul10:00 A.M. Bible Study & Prayer Baltimore, planted only 6 weeks lenness. The boys, still unsure Rev. Jeffrey C. Harris, pastor ago, have exploded with sunny of the parameters of their age, Dr. Bill Henderson, Pastor in the Interim faces, of all different varieties, remain engaged in horseplay, drifting up the drive, encircling until one, taking the lead, disPlease place picture of church over the X. the rose beds and punctuating appears with an air of boredom 2x2 the conifers planted along the and a cigarette absconded from 12/4 F tfn barn. Already, two pink azaleas his father’s jacket. TBAP-033564 Before we know it we are have opened as have unfurled the buds of the dogwoods, pre- married and become mothsenting soft white flowers, like ers and fathers and while we certainly have a child’s cupped opportuhand “I’m Just ample nities for nights This is the Saying...â€? out, filled with time of year friends and where my mornby Pam Stone TRYONBAPTIST page 31 lau g h ter, lif e ing- meditations becomes quite move outdoors. To be true, there are certainly a serious matter: we doggedly brittle winter mornings when drive our morning commute, the air is still and the sky, rose- pay the mortgage and the dental pink and clear, lull me into bills, have the car tuned up and pausing in the middle of barn cut out coupons. When spring chores to take a moment and beckons we only tend to regaze across frost-crusted fields ally take note when we leave, Thank you to all who contributed! while keeping a firm hand on briefly, the two-dimensional Perfect Game/Presenting Sponsor the lead as I walk each horse world of screens before our Roberts & Stevens, Attorneys At Law to the gate, snorting streams of faces to rise and turn on the Spare Sponsors Camp Bethel • Essential Systems Engineering • Furniture Brands steam from distended nostrils, air-conditioning before casting Integrative • Kennedy Family • 96.5 WOXL • SELEE Corporation stamping a delicate foreleg, a glance out the office window Wells Fargo • In Memory of Wynne Woerner eager to explode into acres of and realizing how suddenly Pin Sponsors freedom, plunging, bucking- green the grass has become. BB&T • Care Partners • CooperRiis • Kathleen’s Gallery Haywood Regional Medical Center • leisure craft Inc • Morgan Stanley But a dog, a dog! 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The Victorian Rose • Vines & Stuff • The Woodlane House • Zenzera Coffee & Wine Even the barn cats, rising and focating any displays that could A special thanks to Becky Kennedy, Jack Tinkler and all bowlers; to Autumn Lanes; to our wonderful volunteers: Mary Boone, Larry Boyd, Alan Breeden, Sharon arching their backs against my be considered eye-rollingly Kolbye, Beth Laughridge, Bonnie & Dale Musselwhite, Susan Newlin, immature. David & Patty Slater; to Robin Myer, Executive Director of BBBSWNC; to all of our generous supporters; and to The Polk County Community Foundation. (Continued on page 21) Funny, that. The shrieking WE WANT TO SHARE OUR CHURCH AND OUR LORD WITH YOU.
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Presentation on organic gardening at Tryon Mountain Hardware March 31 Tryon Mountain Hardware freshments will be served. To make reservations for the will host a presentation on presentation, organic garden MarketPlace call 828-859products by 9223. Organic Plant – article Health on Satsubmitted urday, March 31 at 2 p.m. by Kim Clement Everyone is welcome. Re-
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legs in the morning will turn and scamper out of the barn, going full tilt across the lawn until picking a random tree to scuttle up, waiting momentarily, then dropping down again to tear away in a blur of orange and calico. It’s not simply ‘Spring Fever’ they are exhibiting. It’s a full-blown love affair with life. And I’m quite sure many of us remember it from time to time. It’s why we can’t stop watching puppies playing on our com-
puter. It’s why we cherish the spirit of the Mustang, galloping over the desert west. We recognize these physical displays as charming, powerful, beautiful and touching. It’s just that our own, personal, memories of such behavior have turned sepia-toned and tucked away. So, go ahead...find your patch of grass and practice that cartwheel your were trying to perfect before trying out for Junior High cheerleading. Take your dog off-lead and try to keep up. Push your best friend into the creek. No one’s looking.
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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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JJ and Storm
They teach us love and loyalty
There are so many things that will pay for this and do so gladly. the noble dog does for we humans I don’t know what Storms duties out of love and loyalty. Herd- were was but somehow he repreers, hunters, therapy and simple sents all those that I hold in such household companions. There is high esteem. What these dogs are one group that earns my deepest willing to do for us should never respect and gratitude, service dogs. be forgotten. So to my new friend Those that rescue or work with the Storm, “you get well and live police and armed forces. These out your life in your new forever magnificent animals sacrifice life home. This time someone has got and limb in the most dangerous of your back.” situations and often give both for I will let Magic’s former fosour benefit. The two tales I am terer and trainer tell you about about to impart represent one who him. Hopefully some of our local has already given and one who is law enforcement will contact their willing to do so. brethren in surrounding areas on When I received the call from his behalf. J.J. and Nikki I am a loyal, Humane Society about Storm I nerve steady one Special Cases was grateful for and a half year the opportunity old Rottweiler Leonard Rizzo to give back to with feet the size this hero. J.J. is of dessert plates. a young policeman at the bottom I need security job because my of his pay scale and Nikki is cur- dream is to protect a police person. rently out of work due to a broken I have a bit of German Shepleg. I have seen what they have herd shaken into my lineage givspent on Storm when they could ing me my excellent sniffer and and witnessed the love and care resilient rescue talents. My other they give their dogs. skills are of the highest natural Storm is a 4-year-old Belgian qualifications such as my couraMalinos rescued from Heartwell geous boldness, my fearless self Kennels in Georgia. I don’t assurance and my inherent guardknow the reason this beautiful ing instincts. boy wound up at a kennel but just And wow… am I speedy with the thought of it offends me. He my far reaching and enduring gate. has developed heartworm and I have been timed running 25 miles this nice couple cannot afford the per hour uphill. I have a calm gaze treatment. I went to Bonnie Brae and am good humored, but I never to see my good friend Dr. Ian Fitch get nervous and I do look forebodand we worked out a treatment (Continued on page 23) and payment plan. Lennie’s Fund
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ing when it’s time for business. The girl canines think I’m attractive because I am powerfully built both in height (27”) and stature (80 lbs.) but my greatest strength is my gifted intelligence and military willingness to serve and please my person. I have started my security training with a nice person who previously worked in Miami with search and rescue dogs. She says my Rottie ancestors guarded livestock during the march of the Roman Soldiers across Europe way back when. She also says I’ve got the right stuff, even though I’m not a Euro-chic Belgian Malinois or Tervuren. I am just an American -made fox hole buddy who will put
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my life on the line for my partner’s love and safety. I’m called Flynn by my trainer and others call me Magic. It doesn’t matter that you call me as long as I can sleep near you. My trainer thinks we should be a bit wiser about dogs. People sometimes have the opinion that dogs are less complete when measured against humans. But dogs are perfect just as they are. They are gifted with the senses we do not have: dogs hear what we don’t, see what we don’t and smell what we don’t. They also sense the invisible truth of changing energies sensing everything from anger and danger to sadness and joy. Dogs are like another nation or culture with their own compartmentalized language, emotions and customs. How is that they compel us to laugh and yet induce us to tears? Dogs are loyal. They are not ambivalent. They don’t hold grudges. If a dog loves you he doesn’t care how much money you have or what you look like. The world would be so sopping beige without the humor of the straightforward, open, innocent loyalty of a dog. Police department: Take a chance. Come see me. I promise to serve you faithfully. You will not be disappointed, and you will save some money you’d spend on those fancy imports. Call me at 828-863-4444 at my condo in the Foothills Humane Society, www. foothillshumanesociey.org (find a dog, Magic). Thank you from the bottom of my big heart. Thanks for listening.
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Front row, left to right: Ralph Jennings, Moranda Pack, Daniel Walker, Assistant Coach Ashley Walker, Bethenay Hyder and Savanna Bowyer. Back row, left to right: Alex Pittman, Ryan Mollette, Will Ballard, Trevor Arrowood, Coach Larry Walker, Assistant Robbie Price, Assistant Michael Feagan, Dylon Feagan, Coach Jimmy Weiker, Coach Jeff Arrowood, Assistant Kenneth Hyder and Assistant Coach Josh Ruff. Not shown are assistant David Bowyer, Matthew Walker and Brad Vandyne. (photo submitted by Larry Walker.)
Polk County Gun Club headed to state championship April 28 The N.C. Wildlife hosts a hunter’s safety education tournament each year at the Polk
County Gun Club. Schools and 4-H teams are invited to compete in marksmanship, gun safety,
land responsibility, survival skills, wildlife protection and much more.
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school teams and seven middle school teams participated. All schools were examples of the goal set by the State of N.C. Wildlife showing knowledge, responsibility, safety and involvement. Polk County high’s team “A” took first place honors in the overall competition, second place in shotgun and their very own Matthew Walker, taking first place in the Orinteering event. The “A” team has earned the honor to compete in the State championship. They will be traveling to Ellerbee, N.C. for the April 28 event to meet against the top teams from districts across the state. Polk will represent the ninth district which consists of the majority of Western N.C. In attempt to raise money for the trip, the Polk County teams will hold a car wash on March 31 at Advanced Auto Parts in Columbus from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The money raised will help to buy equipment needed to prepare for the state competition. This year Polk County had 22 high school and 15 middle school students involved in this sport. Each coach volunteered their time, knowledge, and often their own equipment, several days a week. The goals of this kind of sport are to insure the future of this country life-long traditions of responsible, safe, knowledgeable and involved hunters. It is most important that future generations learn to care for our land, animals and resources. If you would like to learn more about how you can help get involved, donate or participate, contact Polk County High School’s coach, Larry Walker. You can also visit their Facebook page, Polk County Shooting Team. Polk County High Schools appreciates the volunteers, coaches and the Polk County Gun Club for their contributions. The teams also appreciates Tony Mos, Jack A. and Doyle who spent hours working with students. - article submitted by Larry Walker
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A few weeks ago we learned pene, and that processed tomato about the tomato. This week, I’d products like tomato juice and like to share some information sauces contain more lycopene with you, on my favorite fruit… than fresh tomatoes? Guess what? Watermelon contains more lycowatermelon. Watermelon is thought to pene than either. That’s right. Wahave originated in Southern Af- termelon has more lycopene than even tomatoes. rica. It was later You see, lygrown in Egypt, Diet & Exercise copene is what China and Euby David Crocker gives waterrope and later melon it’s red introduced to native Americans in the 16th cen- color, just like the tomato. In additury. Watermelon is cultivated in tion to fighting cancers, lycopene Russia, and commercially grown shows promise in fighting risk for in Turkey, China, Iran and 44 of cardiovascular disease. In fact, this fruit has earned the American our United States. In Japan, farmers actually Heart Association’s “heart check” found a way to grow square wa- seal of approval. Watermelon is termelon, by placing young water- rich in Vitamins A and C, which melons in glass boxes and letting are also antioxidants that help the fruit assume the box’s shape. keep arteries strong, and help A friend once asked me, “Isn’t reduce inflammation in arthritis and asthma. watermelon just sugar water?” Watermelon contains potasActually, not at all. Remember in an earlier column we learned sium, a mineral important for tomatoes contain the powerful proper function of all cells in our cancer-fighting antioxidant lyco- bodies. B vitamins in watermelon
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GAP at April Fool’s Festival March 31 The Grassroots Art Project will be at the depot from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, March 31 during the April Fool’s Festival. GAP will have matted pictures for sale and will be willing to bargain on the prices of some pictures as all of the proceeds support Lennie’s Kids. Lennie’s Kids is a local effort to protect wounded animals. The etchings of the late Jane Parker will be on display for sale as well and art sessions will also be available for kids throughout the day. – article submitted by Ren Leathers
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Tessa Hill enjoys donuts for dads at Sunny View Elementary School on Friday, March 16 with her dad, Reece Hill. (photo submitted by Reece Hill)
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Submissions sought for North Carolina’s Hidden Treasures Contest North Carolina’s major natural wonders are known worldwide, but the state also has scores of hidden treasures – parks, gamelands, trails, creeks and other outdoor places that are just as inviting but not nearly as famous. Land for Tomorrow invites amateur photographers and artists to submit their photographs and illustrations of these special places for its “Hidden Treasures” contest. Submission must be original depictions of publicly accessible natural lands – gamelands, parks, greenways, rivers, etc. Wildlife may be included and images that include people enjoying these areas are encouraged. Images may be submitted from March 27 through April 24 via one of the following: • Facebook as a message with an attachment: www.facebook. com/L4TNC • Flickr: www.flickr.com/ photos/l4tnc/ • Email: land4tomorrow@ gmail.com • Pinterest: www.pinterest. com/land4tomorrow (send the
link to the image you’d like to have pinned via email or Facebook message) Additional details are available at www.landfortomorrow. org/hidden-treasures. Entries will be judged by a panel of conservation champions from across North Carolina, including representatives from Land for Tomorrow’s leading organizations. Two winners will be chosen: one photograph and one illustration. Each winner will receive a gift from Great Outdoor Provision Co. Land for Tomorrow, a coalition of conservation, sportsmen, agriculture, wildlife, business and local government organizations, is committed to preserving and protecting North Carolina’s land and water resources. Its goal is to increase public awareness for the need to protect additional lands that are critical to the economic well-being and quality of life in North Carolina. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/L4TNC or www.landfortomorrow.org. – article submitted by Land for Tomorrow
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I Musici de Montreal – more than a few unhatched chicks I Musici de Montreal, the 15-member string orchestra that closed Tryon Concert Association’s 57th season on March 22 at Tryon Fine Arts Center, played not a single piece composed for string orchestra. I’m as fascinated with arrangements and orchestrations as I am with new works, but this group failed to persuade me that two famous string quartets, one of which was played on this series this season, and a piano piece, best known through its full orchestration by Maurice Ravel, should have formed an entire program. Janacek’s “String Quartet No. 1” (arranged for string orchestra by Richard Tognetti), Shostakovich’s “Chamber Symphony, Op. 110 bis” (Shostakovich’s own “second version”) and Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” (arranged by Yuli Turovsky, the founding conductor of this group) put me on high alert. All
three pieces are filled with pas- work with his warmer, more insion, tragedy, terror and many teresting sound. His shaping and small moments of melancholy control of single tones breathed and introspection that require life into several exposed passaginsight from everyone on stage. es and would have changed the The programming of one character of all three pieces had Czech and two Russian compos- he been concert master. The gifted and compeers was fine with tent 24-year-old me, but it proved Music guest conductor too challenging for this group in Review Aziz Shokhakimov wrought terms of “makRita E. Landrum numerous goring the sale.” As geous endings, a whole, they performed admirably given but ripped through both the the restraint evident in players Janacek and the Shostakovich placed in key positions. The as if he were terrified of their concert mistress was a cool, secrets. Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an mechanical player who remained cool and uninteresting until the Exhibition” was helped mightily final piece. (Please don’t tell by the projection of paintings by me that pedal points on a muted Natasha Turovsky (Yuli’s daughstring must be icy and barely ter), which had been cleverly animated by the digital artist audible.) The gentleman playing first Gael Hollard to “translate” the chair second violin would have musical content. In truth, “Chobeen a better choice for all solo reographed Paintings,” as Yuri
Turovsky calls them, struck me as a logical expansion given my opinion that arranging “Pictures at an Exhibition” for string orchestra makes as much sense as turning something like Tchaikovsky’s “Overture 1812” into a piece for guitar. I enjoyed this arrangement as if it were a new piece, but when I let my mind travel to either the piano solo or Ravel’s fantastic version for full orchestra, I found much of this performance too fast, sometimes too gentle and minus appropriate gravitas for the recurring “Promenade” as well as “The Great Gate at Kiev.” Some of the movements benefited from the ensemble’s knack for speed and lightness, most notably “Tuileries” and “Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks,” the latter serving as metaphor for the entire evening – many unhatched chicks struggling to break free of their limitations.
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Glassy Mt. Fire Service area names new officers
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New officers of the Glassy Mountain Fire Service Area 2012 board of commissioners are (left to right) Gerry Rhoads, Landrum, secretary; Dennis Geagan, Landrum, chairman; Dave Hoffman, Travelers Rest, S.C., treasurer. Not pictured: Bill Hammack, Travelers Rest, S.C., vice-chairman. (photo submitted by Sharyn M. Arnold)
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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. LIFECare of Polk County/ Adult Day Health Care provides services Monday - Friday. Pet therapy is scheduled every Tuesday. An opportunity for participants to interact with a trained pet therapy dog in a safe and meaningful environment. Call 828-894-2007 for more info. Polk County Library will have preschool story time every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Open to
Lee C. Mulligan, Esq. Estate Planning for all area children and caregivers. the Single Person Tuesday, April 3 will be an Easter storytime: and Q. I am“Bunnies, single andChicks have no children. Why do I need estate Ducklings.� planning? Green Creek Community A. A Zumba proper estate plan class, will Center, exercise provide for the distribution of your Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. assets after your death. Just as and 7 p.m.,it incangym. important, also provide for Cracker Barrel, p.m. Tuesyour care in the event 1you become disabled. days, conference room, CongreIf you do no planning, North gational Church. Carolina will determine who your Polk County Historical As % " # sociation from Ray # will " hear example, if youabout have a today’s parent living Christopher Apat your dateMountains of death, that parent palachian and how " # on they got that way Tuesday, # # April 3 at 2:30 p.m. at the Polk ! ! % County Historical # Museum " in " # % Columbus. All are welcome. Polk # " Soil and Water Con # $ servation District Board will " meet Monday, April 2 at # 3:30 " " Mill ! " p.m. in the Spring Agricul # tural and # Community Center. # ! # The public is invited. Call
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Hudson wins second in Area 1 Soil & Water Conservation poster contest
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Morgan Hudson, who recently won first place in the Polk County Soil and Water Conservation sixth-grade poster contest, came in second in the Area 1 contest, where she competed against entries from 16 counties in Western North Carolina. Hudson was awarded a cash prize for her entry. Hudson is a sixth-grade student at Polk County Middle School and her teacher is John Ruth. (photo submitted by Sandra Reid)
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