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Vol. 85 / No. 48

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Friday, April 6, 2012

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Melton’s ‘Oh Yeller’ wins Mustang show

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

Today

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 (Continued on page 2)

Tommy Melton and his Mustang, “Oh Yeller,” celebrate winning first prize in the Mustang show sponsored by Stott’s Ford during the April Fool’s Festival on Saturday, March 31. Participants drove their Mustangs in the parade, and the cars were on display throughout the day. (photo submitted by Tommy Melton)

Polk mirrors state dissent on Amendment 1 by Leah Justice

The marriage amendment referendum North Carolina voters will see on the ballot during the May 8 primary has been argued in Polk County and all over the state this week. Many of those discussions include peoples’

ideas of what the amendment will actually mean. Although sponsors of the amendment argue that the amendment will simply place North Carolina’s current ban on same-sex marriage into the state constitution, others say the

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amendment as proposed will also restrict opposite sex couples who have chosen not to marry from receiving benefits of domestic partnerships. The proposed amendment to (Continued on page 3)

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• Calendar (continued from page 1)

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. Madison at 4 p.m. PCHS V. softball at home vs. Madison 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. Madison at 5:30 p.m. Narcotics Anon., Saluda Senior Center, Friday, 8 p.m.

Saturday

Grassroots Art Project holds art classes to benefit Lennie’s Fund and the Humane Society, Saturdays from 9:30 – 11 a.m. and an outdoors painting class with Elisa from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. There is no fee for the class and all materials will be provided. Classes are held at the Holy Cross Episcopal Church on Melrose Ave. in Tryon. Call 828-8990673 for more information.

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Lanier Library Book Lovers will meet Saturday, April 7 at 9:30 a.m. to discuss books members have enjoyed. Open to all book lovers. 828-859-9535. 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.

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. 828749-9245. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www.saluda.com. 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. 828-894-0001. Christian Fellowship Luncheon, TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mondays except holidays, noon - 1 p.m.; food,fellowship and discussion of relevant issues; interdenominational. 828-859-5051. Chess Club, Mondays, 12:30 p.m., recreation room, LaurelHurst Apartments, Columbus. Open to anyone in community. 894-3336. Saluda Center Monday activities include line dancing at 12:30 p.m. For more information visit www.Saluda.com. Male Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Mondays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Landrum Library, free yoga classes. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Limited to first 30 people. Thermal Belt Stamp Club, first and third Mondays of each month, 7:30 p.m., Tryon Federal Bank, Columbus. Visitors welcome. Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 8 p.m., Columbus Presbyterian Church.

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Obituaries Mabel M. Littlefield, p. 27

Tuesday

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Tuesdays, Ozone Drive and Hwy. 176, Saluda. Polk County Transportation Authority makes a regular trip to Hendersonville on the first and third Tuesday of each month. 894-8203. Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, “We Care” is a weekly informal social group open to women coping with loss. The group meets at 9 a.m. at TJ’s Cafe in Tryon and is open to newcomers. For more information, contact Shannon Slater at 828-894-7000, 800-617-7132 or sslater@hocf.org. The Meeting Place Senior Center Tuesday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; art class, 10 a.m.; bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. American Legion Auxiliary meets on Tuesday, April 10 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 every Tuesday is an opportunity for participants to interact with a trained pet therapy dog in a safe and meaningful environment. Call 828-894-2007 for more info. Polk County Library will have preschool storytime every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Open to all area children and caregivers. Tuesday, April 10 will be a Bookmobile storytime in celebration of National Bookmobile Day, with a tour of the Polk library’s Bookmobile, refreshments and a special Bookmobile cake. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym. Cracker Barrel, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, conference room, Congregational Church. Landrum Library, seminar on business planning, Tuesday, April 10, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Elizabeth Smith of the Spartanburg Area Small Business Development Center will be the presenter. Open to adults at no charge. Al-Anon Family Group meets Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Saluda Senior Center, 64 Greenville Street, Saluda, one half block off Main Street (U.S. Hwy. 176 S.), 828749-2251 (Saluda) or 1-800286-1326. (Continued on page 31)

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• Amendment 1 (continued from page 1)

the N.C. Constitution, enacted by the 2011 General Assembly in S.L. 201 1-409, reads, “Marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this state. This section does not prohibit a private party from entering into contracts with another private party; nor does this section prohibit courts from adjudicating the rights of private parties pursuant to such contracts.” State law can be changed by legislation, but by law, constitutional amendments have to be voted on by the people. If the amendment is approved by the voters, under state law it can be changed only by another vote of the people. Similar amendments have been passed in 30 other states. North Carolina is the only southern state whose constitution does not include an amendment defin-

ing marriage as a union between a man and a woman. In every state where a marriage amendment has been placed on the ballot, voters have approved it. Current N.C. law, enacted in 1996, says marriages between individuals of the same sex are not valid in North Carolina. The amendment would make that concept part of the N.C. Constitution, which would ban any judge from determining that denying same sex marriage is against the state constitution. The term “domestic legal union” used in the amendment is not currently defined in North Carolina law, which has caused debate among legal experts as to how the amendment may affect unmarried couples of the same or opposite sex and same sex couples legally married in another state, particularly in regard to employment-related benefits for domestic partners, domestic violence laws, child custody and visitation rights and end-of-life arrangements.

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A sign supporting Amendment 1 is displayed in the back of a pickup truck outside the courthouse during Monday’s Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting. (photo by Leah Justice)

The courts will make those decisions. North Carolina law professor Maxine Eichner, Reef C. Ivey II Professor of Law at UNC School of Law, says the amendment could prevent insurance companies from offering insurance benefits to same and opposite sex domestic partners. They say it could also put in

jeopardy the state’s right to allow same-sex or opposite-sex unmarried couples the right to make medical decisions if a partner is incapacitated, the right for domestic partners to make funeral and burial arrangements, inheritance rights if one dies without a will and the right to (Continued on page 4)

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Part of the crowd of almost 200 people who attended the Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting Monday, April 2. (photo by Leah Justice)

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exceeded the 160-person limit in the Womack meeting room. (continued from page 3) Commissioner chair Ray Gasperson, vice-chair Renée McDerbe named guardian if a domestic mott and commissioner Cindy partner becomes incapacitated. Walker voted to remove the resoThe 2010 Census reported lution from the agenda. Com222,800 unmarried couples in missioner Tom Pack, who placed North Carolina, an increase of 55 the resolution on the agenda, and percent over the past 10 years. Of commissioner Ted Owens, voted the unmarried cohabitant houseagainst the removal of the resoluholds, 88 percent were oppotion (see full text site-sex and 12 of resolution on percent were “Everywhere this book page 8). same-sex, acDuring pubspeaks of marriage, it’s cording to cenlic comments sus reports. with man and woman. on non-agenda Domestic It’s not enough to believe items at the end partnerships can of the meeting, include same- in God. We need to 18 residents sex couples who believe God. He says a spoke on the iscannot legally sue. They were m a r r y u n d e r marriage is between a nearly split on North Carolina man and a woman.” law, opposite-- Rick McIntosh opinions regarding the amendsex couples who ment, with 10 delay marriage and middle-aged and older oppo- residents speaking in favor of the site-sex couples who decide not to amendment. Many of those speakmarry, some of whom may have ers voiced strong opinions against gay marriage. been previously married. Another eight residents either The marriage amendment issue came to a head this week in Polk spoke in favor of commissionCounty, when a resolution in sup- ers removing the item from the port of the amendment was placed agenda or in favor of all North on the board of commissioners’ Carolina citizens having equal Monday, April 2 agenda. Emails rights, including the right for gays and Facebook messages from lo- to marry. Pack said he put the resolucal Republicans and Democrats regarding the agenda item helped tion on the agenda because it’s to draw a crowd of almost 200 something he believes in. He and people to the commissioners’ Owens stated their disappointment meeting. The meeting had to be that other commissioners would moved to the courthouse from the Womack building after the crowd (Continued on page 6)

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such effort.” Johnson also noted the Republican Facebook page, which (continued from page 4) she said included the statement, not allow the resolution to make it “Now the Democrats will get bit by the resolution Tom Pack has placed on the floor. When she made the motion to on the agenda for the Monday night take the item off the agenda, Mc- commissioners meeting…. This is Dermott said what the proposed hysterical. Kudos to Tom Pack.” Rick McIntosh came to the miresolution tries to do is establish an official governmental religious crophone with the Bible and said our country was established on view for Polk County. “What Article 1 of our con- “this book.” He said the Bible has stitution makes plain is that the dictated our judicial system, what’s governing body of Polk County law, what’s crime, how we deal with each other cannot pick and and whether or choose and esnot we pay our tablish one reli- “[The resolution] was taxes. gious view over aimed at stirring up “Everywhere all others.” this book speaks D o n M c - political theater and of marriage, it’s Intyre said he picking a fight in an with man and was disapwoman,” McInpointed in com- election year.” -Margaret Johnson tosh said. “It’s missioners for not enough to removing the believe in God. resolution from the agenda, especially after they We need to believe God. He says saw the number of constituents a marriage is between a man and a woman.” who gathered on Monday. Patricia Gass said she believes “Your decision to not support it was a no-confidence vote in the in liberty and justice for all and opposes the amendment. Gass, who word of God,” said McIntyre. Margaret Johnson thanked com- studied psychiatry, said her profesmissioners for taking the resolu- sor taught that we are all born on a tion off the agenda, saying it had sexuality scale somewhere between nothing to do with Polk County 1 and 7. Statistics show most of us fall somewhere in the middle, she government. “It was aimed at stirring up said. She said it is as impossible political theater and picking a fight for a gay person to change his or in an election year,” Johnson said. her sexual orientation as it is for For example, Johnson said, her to change her heterosexual a Republican sent out an email orientation. “We need to accept the fact that falsely stating that Democrats were busing people in from Asheville for we are born one way or another,” the meeting. For the record, she Gass said. “How can we vote to said, “Local Democrats made no make it illegal?”

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Editor’s note: the following is a resolution proposed by Polk County Commissioner Tom Pack during the county’s April 2 meeting. The resolution was not voted upon as a majority of commissioners removed the item from the agenda. Resolution in support of voter participation in the May 8, 2012 vote to amend the North Carolina Constitution protecting marriage WHEREAS, in 1995 the North Carolina legislature enacted NCGS 51-1-2, which states that marriages, whether created by common law, contracted or performed outside of North Carolina, between individuals of the same gender are not valid in North Carolina; and WHEREAS, the United States Congress enacted 1 USCS Section 7, which states, “In determining the meaning of any Act of Congress, or any ruling, regulation or interpretation of the various administrative bureaus and agencies of the United States, the word ‘marriage’ means only a legal union between one man and one woman as husband and wife, and the word ‘spouse’ refers only to a person of the opposite sex who is a husband or a wife;” and WHEREAS, in 2011 the North Carolina General Assembly allowed the people of this great state the right to vote on whether or not to amend the North Carolina Constitution to preserve marriage as the legal union of one man and one woman; and WHEREAS, North Carolina is the only state in the South that has not protected marriage in its constitution; and WHEREAS, every state in the country that has allowed the people to vote, 30 in all, has protected marriage in its constitution as the union of one man and one woman, including North Carolina’s bordering states of Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia and South Carolina; and WHEREAS, the Polk County Board of Commissioners encourage the people of Polk County and North Carolina to voice their opinion by exercising their right to vote; and WHEREAS, the amendment reads: “Marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this state. This section does not prohibit a private party from entering into contracts with another private party; nor does this section prohibit courts from adjudicating the rights of private parties pursuant to such contracts.” NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Polk County Board of Commissioners endorses the marriage amendment to the North Carolina Constitution which states that the only domestic legal union that is valid or recognized in North Carolina is marriage between one man and one woman; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Polk County Board of Commissioner encourages voter participation on this important issue to be voted upon on May 8, 2012.

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Art in Bloom, the second bien- Bazaar in downtown Tryon and and the Sunday Festive Please Immediately! nial celebration of artful Review gardens Landrum Finale are currently available Please proof for typos only. or ad redesign in the Carolina foothills will text changes on the site. Look for updated mayplace incur a minimal take Saturday, Maygraphic 12 and arts charge. information regarding the SaturSunday, May 13. Saturday’s tour, day vendors and the practical as accessible by Bulletin shuttle, will the tryononly daily well as aesthetic and whimsical feature five private gardensor in theFax: 828-859-5575 Phone: 828-859-9151 Tryon and Landrum area. The Art merchandise they’ll have availin BloomBy: committee believes that able for lovers of gardens and Faxed ________________________________ few areas in the world can rival art. Lists of the artists featured the beauty of the foothills. Their in the sculpture exhibit at Tryon motivation is to share this beauty Fine Arts Center will be updated, by celebrating the art of garden- as well as photos of their work ing during the second biennial on display for the month of May. New this year is the opportwo-day event. Garden owners have made tunity to purchase tour and retheir private grounds available ception tickets online through for this event. Ranging from a the website, thanks to a grant mature Carolina woodlands na- from Polk County Community tive garden to manicured grounds Foundation. For information, call the Trywith oriental influence to beds demonstrating early American on Fine Arts Center at 828-859practicality, this year’s slate of 8322 or visit www.art-in-bloom. gardens will interest viewers org. looking for inspiration in both – article submitted beauty and sustainable living. by Marianne Carruth

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2700 sq. ft. home on 1.40 AC. Located in Sunny View. 6 bdrm, 3 full baths, fireplace, front porch & back deck full length of house, paved parking. Creek & great mtn. views. Just remodeled inside & out. Some appliances. $179,900 Call 864-978-7983 and leave call back information.

The City of Landrum is now accepting applications for a Police Officer. Qualified applicants must be 21 years old, a resident of SC, have a valid SC driver’s license and be able to pass a rigid background investigation. Certified officers will be given ELP ANTED preference. Applicants will be accepted at City Hall, Cleanup Person Wanted 100 N. Shamrock Avenue For Sale By OwnerWash trucks & Containers, until 5pm April 13, 2012. Park-like setting in StonMon-Fri, 1 pm - 5 pm, $10 eybrook. 3 Br. 2 1/2 Ba, Raise your / Hr. Apply in person only sunroom, hearth rm,. meAllbright Sanitation dia rm./office, 2 fp + woodhand if you 180 Eda Moore St stove. kitchen and sitting want your Columbus, NC gardens, 2 stall barn on business to 2+ ac. Lots of charm. Companion/ Caregiver. 894-3219, (864) 266make LESS Mature, dependable, 8273 money next have references, have been bonded. Will work year. OUSES FOR weekends or holidays if needed. Reasonable ENT We didn’t think you fee, available immed. would. Do you need (828) 859-9186 2 BR, 1 BA HOUSE FOR to successfully market RENT IN TRYON’S OLD on a tight budget? HUNTING COUNTRY. Do you have Classifieds has 1,200 sf furnished guest customizable programs house featuring living/dinavailable jobs? available to fit any ing rm combo w/fireplace, budget. full kit, 1 extra lg bdrm & 1 regular size, lg screened Call 828.859.9151 to in front porch and stone let others know about DON’T WAIT! patio. Water and landCall TODAY job opportunities at scaping included. $900.00 828.859.9151 your business. mth. Call 305-494-5344

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Creek: 2 bed 2 bath mobile in peaceful setting hayfields, horses, and 400 feet on Bear Creek. New wood floors, fresh paint, appliances, porch, laundry hook-up. Landscape and dumpster provided. $450 / month 828-748-8400

FOR RENT in Mill Spring : 2 bed 1 bath mobile home in quiet neighborhood; water, appliances, landscape, dumpster provided; just renovated, large 4 season porch, new paint, new flooring, new HVAC. $350 month 828-748-8400 FOR RENT: 2 bedroom house on East Howard St. No inside pets, $400/month plus security deposit. 828-859-5573 or 828-817-3397 FURNISHED RENTALS 1-2-& 3 bedroom homes. Short and long term. First Real Estate 828-859-7653

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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

Tryon-Lynn 3-4 Bdrm, 2 BA, sunroom off master, woodstove, w/d, nice yard to play in. $950/mo Thousand Pines 828-859-5858

Home to Share. Spacious upstairs w/ private ba, mtn. view, enclosed garage w/ shelving, lg. separate laundry w/ add. storage, great for tools or equipment. Good location. Privacy & security. Can smoke on bk. deck or enclosed porch. $475 rent plus $100 for utilities. Includes internet & Direct TV. Call appmnt. (828) 859-9186

Tryon-Pacolet Valley. 5 bdrm, 1BA, good unit, nice kitchen, $450/mo Thousand Pines 828-859-5858

Wonderful 1 Bdr Home. Living / Dining Room, Hardwood Floors, Ter race. Includes heat & hot water. $650 / mo Call 864-415-3548

Studio Garage Apartment for rent: On Landrum horse farm. No smoking or drugs $400 month includes utilities. $300 deposit 864-612-9382

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Tryon: Main Floor, In Beautiful professional town 2/1 Gourmet Kitchen. 1400 Sq Ft. Re- office space for rent in modeled and very nice. Tryon / Columbus area. W/D included. Landlord (Behind Chamber of pays 1/3 utilities, carport. Commerce.) 450 square Available first of April. feet/ 3 offices. Call Mike $690/mo plus 1 mo secuat: 828-817-3314 rity deposit. 817-9897

House Share Near Lake Lure, 1 to 2 people. Private entrance & private parking. 1100 sq. ft, heated, with two covered OBILE OME porches. Utility & DirectTV ALES included. No indoor smoking. Fully furnished Handyman Special. 3 $850/m, empty $750/m. bedroom/ 2 bathroom. LoCall 864-978-7983. cated in Landrum. Asking $60,000. Call 828-980Peniel Rd. Brick 4 br/ 3 8305. 1/2 ba. 3000 sf Ranch with Mtn. Views. New Berber carpet, storage galore. $1350/m, 2 car garage, horses possible. Call 828894-2029.

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APARTMENTS 1 Bdrm Apartment Appliances included. 1 for $300/month Call 864-590-0336

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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WANTED TO BUY - VEHICLES 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.

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1992 Sandpiper 32 ft, front kitchen, back bedroom, queen bed & full bath. A/C & Heat. Sleeps 6. $4,700.00 Call 828-7495156

For Sale - 2005 Toyota Prius. 30,000 miles. Book Price: $14,300. Sell for $12,000 cash. Call (828)859-2072

AUTOMOTIVE For Sale: 1988 Toyota Camry Wagon, Runs Good. Blue with 138,000 miles. $1500 Call 859-9204 or 828-817-7019

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WANTED TO BUY WE BUY FIREARMS! We buy hand guns and rifles, new and old, short and long. Call 828-395-1396 or 828-393-0067

WANTED Wanted 2 Bd / 1 Ba Quiet Neighborhood Single Dwelling, Out of Town Price Range $600 month. References available. Please call 828-859-0229

VEHICLES 1972 Corvette Stingray Street ROD 350/ 408HP. Very Clean. Minor mechanic work needed. Best offer. (828) 894-8523

PURPOSE OF MEETINGS To hear, upon request, any and all taxpayers who own or control taxable property assessed for taxation in Polk County, with respect to valuation of such property, or the property of others, and to fulfill other duties and responsibilities as required by law.

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tice to that effect will be must be done at least published in this newspa- every eight years. per. Tryon Daily Bulletin • If you are appealing the March 23, 30 and April 6, value of your property, you 2012 must provide evidence that the county value was NOTICE OF MEETINGS substantially higher than market value on January LEGAL NOTICE 1, 2009 (the county's last appraisal year.) Examples NOTICE OF PUBLIC of relevant evidence inHEARING clude:

o unequal assessed values for properties compaOF THE POLK COUNTY rable to yours; ARS BOARD OF EQUALIZAo an appraisal with an efTION AND REVIEW For Sale - 1997 Camaro. fective date of January 1, White, Automatic, V6, Pursuant to N.C.G. S. 2009 (the county’s last apGood condition. $3500. 105-322, the Polk County praisal date;) any apCall 828-329-4121 Board of Equalization and praisal after January 1, Review will meet as re- 2009 cannot be taken under consideration. quired by law. RUCKS

Dark Brown Loveseat, 1 2 6x6 General Truck/ year old, like new, soft Tractor. 5 ton. Cummings corduroy. 894-5110 Diesel. Allison Automatic. 1 with 115 original miles, Sell your home in the & 1 with 13,000 original classifieds call miles. Best offer. (828) 828.859.9151 894 - 5544

Downtown Tryon, Large ARDEN + charming, 1 B.R./1 BA on Chestnut St. Wood Easter Color. Beautiful floors, walk-in closets. hanging baskets, Ferns, potted plants, and more at $450.00, 828-894-2029. Tryon Mountain Hardware. FOR RENT LANDRUM: 1BR, beautiful, quiet For Sale: Aged cow maneighborhood. No pets. nure, clay free bottom land $300/month plus deposit. top soil, rotted sawdust, Includes water and trash pine and hardwood bark pickup. Call 571-438-5295 mulch, sand, gravel, fill or 864-680-6158. dirt. Delivered in dump truck or pickup size loads, Need to find the or pick up yourself. Also haul off brush, trash, right employee? will etc. 863-4453

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• 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 cannot be raised if today’s market value is $130,000 because of an increase in real estate values.

TIME OF MEETINGS The Board will convene for its first meeting on Tuesday April 4, 2012. The Board will adjourn for the purpose of accepting requests for hearings at its last meeting on Friday, April 20, 2012. Meetings will begin at 9:30 AM in the R. Jay Foster Hall of Justice upstairs in the Womack Building located o Local real estate market at 40 Courthouse St, Co- conditions only affect tax values when the county lumbus, NC conducts a new countyRequests for hearing wide reappraisal, which must be received no later than final adjournDo you have ment which is scheduled available jobs? for Friday April 20, 2012 at 1:00 PM. Call 828.859.9151 to let others know about job In the event of an earlier opportunities at your or a later adjournment, no- business.

The public shall hereby take notice that on Thursday, April 12, at 4:30pm, the Town of Columbus Board of Adjustment will conduct a public hearing at the Columbus Town Hall, located at 95 Walker Street, Columbus, NC. The Board of Adjustment will consider Special Use Permit SU-01-12. The Planning and Adjustment Board will review, in accordance with the Code of Ordinances 154.045, a proposed Special Use Permit for a 0.25 acre lot with an existing single wide mobile home. It is owned by 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. 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 public hearing, please contact the Town Manager, Jonathan Kanipe at (828) 894-8236. Notice is hereby given in accordance with NCGS 160A-388(b). Tryon Daily Bulletin March 30, April 6, 2012 PUBLIC HEARING

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Sherry Carney and her brother in law, Chaplain Capt. Michael McCawley, with a flag Carney received in appreciation of her support for troops. (photo submitted by Deb Williamson)

Singing for Soldiers founder Carney inspired by cancer When people gathered in January 2012 at Sunny View Elementary Sherry Blevins Carney was unable to attend. Carney’s brother-in-law, Chaplain Capt. Michael McCawley, the husband of her sister, Sara, told the crowd about Carney’s fight against cancer and declining health. He emphasized how tirelessly she had

worked through the Singing for Soldiers program and other efforts to help troops stationed in remote parts of Afghanistan and elsewhere. McCawley, who was visiting Polk County from Ft. Knox, Ky., where he works with the Wounded Warriors program, thanked donors and told them (Continued on page 15)

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how much the supplies they sent meant to the troops. Carney was diagnosed with multi-myeloma in early 2005, a few days before her son, Chris, was to graduate from high school. Never one to miss anything, Carney was at Chris’ graduation only days after undergoing major surgery to repair the first of many breaks in her failing body caused by the terminal cancer. Carney’s family said her cancer did not define her: “It only propelled this already loving and giving woman into a fast-forward flurry of helping others, a passion she already possessed.” Carney spent the last six years of her short life living her passion to the fullest by giving to active duty military personnel. It all started in the fall of 2006, shortly after McCawley

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The Singing for Soldiers event held on Jan. 13 at Sunny View Elementary collected 15 boxes of items to send to the troops fighting in Afghanistan, along with money to cover shipping costs. Performing were the Green River Boys, the Soldiers for the Cross, and Mike Upright, one of the nation’s top southern gospel vocalists. (photo submitted by James Metcalf)

was deployed for 15 months to Iraq. McCawley was part of the 97th Military Police Battalion out of Fort Riley, Kan. when he asked Carney if she would help bring a little bit of home to his solders. Mc-

Cawley provided the ideas, the communications link and the conduit for the shipments to the soldiers from Carney and her friends. The first shipment (Continued on page 16)

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went out in 2006 in the form of more than 100 Christmas gift boxes for the soldiers. The next year led to the start of McCawleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique â&#x20AC;&#x153;Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee Shopâ&#x20AC;? in Tikrit, Iraq, serving more than 2,000 troops. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A cup of joe for a joeâ&#x20AC;? was the theme of the shop, and all the hundreds of pounds of coffee, flavorings, cups, creamers, etc. used in the coffee shop came from Carney and her team of volunteers. The group continued to supply all the needs for the coffee shop through three more tours of chaplains, bringing a little bit of home in a faraway land. Another shipment of Christmas gift boxes for 300 soldiers went out in 2007. Carney was tireless in her mission, McCawley said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For all those who know Sherry, they know sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a (lovable) bulldog. She gets things done,â&#x20AC;? he said. Having a network of chaplains and other officers who sent Carney lists of needs from the warzone and a network of supporters that stretched from California to North Carolina to fill those requests on the home front, Carney and her helpers realized a larger-scale effort was needed to raise funds to buy items and pay the expensive shipping costs. The Singing for Soldiers con-

cept was created to meet that need. James Metcalf, radio disc jockey at WFJW 1160 in Columbus and a singer/songwriter with connections throughout the Gospel singing genre, helped kick Carneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fundraising and gift gathering for the soldiers into high gear with southern gospel singings beginning in January 2008. Carneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal was to raise money to gather more goodies to send to more troops to make their lives easier and more comfortable in the war-torn lands of Iraq and Afghanistan. Energized by the success of the initial Singing for Soldiers event in January 2008, Carney championed, spearheaded, recruited, drafted, encouraged, cajoled, motivated, loved and blessed a growing team of volunteers who helped her carry on this task, which they described as sometimes daunting but always worthwhile. Since January 2008, 13 Singing for Soldiers events have been held in Polk County. Carney attended all but the most recent event, even when her family and friends said she probably should not have gone because of her health. She said she loved the music, the people, the prayers and seeing all of the items gathered by school children and many others being boxed up for shipment. (Continued on page 17)

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and appeared on that evening news. The event made the news (continued from page 16) again last year on Memorial Day “I am so blessed to have been 2011. sick,” Carney said not long ago. “I All told, Carney’s tireless leadhave witnessed so many miracles ership generated tens of thousands over the past few years. I am so of pounds of needed items (all thankful to live in a community mailed from the Mill Spring post that loves God, to have a husband office) and tens of thousands of and sons who love and support dollars to soldiers in Iraq and me, to have a church family who Afghanistan. believes in helping others and to Carney lost her battle with have friends in cancer on Feb. different church1, 2012. She es who love and “She’s particularly special left behind her join with us in husband, Robt h i s m i s s i o n in my eyes because she ert; sons, Chris project.” has been in a battle with (Brooke) and In November Jason (Jerusha); 2007, Carney cancer… and yet never three young was honored by have I heard her say grandsons; her WSPA-TV with she needed anything. mother, Glenna the “Caring for Sturgill Blevins; She’s always helping the Carolinas brother, Scott Award,” pre- others in the community Blevins; sister, sented by TV Sara Blevins and taking care of our personality Jack McCawley Roper. soldiers.” (Michael) and Carney’s -- Amy Williams many grateful friend Kay Essoldiers. sey said, “Sherry is tireless in her The Singing for Soldiers events efforts. She has never complained. When she starts she never lets up. will continue in Polk County, Deb It is such a blessing to see Sherry Williamson said. The next event will be Memorial Day, May 28, do the things she does.” Another friend, Amy Williams, in the Veteran’s Memorial Park in said, “She’s particularly special in Columbus. For more information on how my eyes because she has been in a battle with cancer… and yet never you can help to carry on Carney’s have I heard her say she needed mission of helping active duty anything. She’s always helping military personnel, call Deb Wilothers in the community and taking liamson at 828-899-2001 or James Metcalf at WJFJ, 828-859-3356, or care of our soldiers.” During the Memorial Day 2010 write to Singing for Soldiers, P.O. Singing for Soldiers at Veteran’s Box 455, Mill Spring, N.C. 28756. – article submitted Memorial Park in Columbus, Carby Deb Williamson ney was interviewed by WSPA-TV

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Sprinkle of hats on Easter Sunday Each Easter, as I sit in my nor- ing something that might rival mal place in the pew and watch a float in the Rose Bowl parade the steady stream of familiar faces on my head and plopped down file in for this most high-church in front of anyone’s line of vision. Especially of services, my church. Oh, eyes sweep over “I’m Just in my, the unChristhe lily-laden Saying...” tian thoughts that steps to the alwould begin to tar, the chickenby Pam Stone percolate in my wired cross at the direction... entrance of the So in fear am I of these that I sanctuary, awaiting the floral offerings of children to be poked chose to look decidedly unfashthrough its openings, and then, ionable each Sunday during the hungrily, with a hint of envy... ‘big hair’ days of the 1980s. Had I been an adult during the era of the hats! As a country, American wom- the ‘beehive,’ I think I would have en haven’t regularly worn hats in become a recluse. And certainly avoided ceiling years, but you can count on seeing at least a sprinkle of them in fans. If I am to practice the Golden church on Easter Sunday: tightly woven straw affairs encircled with Rule, I will simply, as usual, rea wreath of flowers or more sedate frain from causing consternation felt coverings, punctuated with an to my fellow parishioners and elegant, ribboned, bow or feather. take part, instead, in some seriOh, you women, you petite ous bonnet-envy and vicariously women, have you any idea how drink in the whimsey and beauty lucky you are? You can don the that will float before me upon most elaborate hats you like, as the heads of those incapable of a tall and fanciful as those seen in slam dunk. I shall compliment them the Royal Enclosure at Ascot, with the confident assurance that all mightily, might even coo, and will glance your way admiringly. send them on their way, awash Alas, for a woman with the with self-satisfaction. For now. stature of Icabod Crane, a hat in Because sometime in the fuchurch shall never be worn. Don’t think I can’t hear your ture, I might just snap. I might just inward groans at both church and take a cue from that well-known, at the movies when Paul and I seek “When I’m old, I’ll wear more seats. “For the love of Pete,” I can purple” poem, and slap a high-rise hear you think. “Don’t sit in front on my noggin and unapologetiof us- we won’t be able to see any cally swan down the aisle and sink of the movie! Can’t you giraffes down in the pew in front of you. And if I do, well, Brother, find a seat some place else?” Forgive me. So, imagine if I came in wear-

Hot dog dinner for Green Creek Fire Department April 21 The Green Creek Fire Department will hold a hot dog sale fundraiser on April 21 from 4 – 7 p.m. Plates with two hot dogs, slaw, beans and chips will be sold to raise money for the restoration of an antique fire engine that was used by the department many years ago.

The fire engine had been sold to an individual but was recently purchased by Janice Fagan and donated to the fire department. Fire department officials said they will need to make major repairs to get the engine going again. – article submitted by Green Creek Fire Dept.

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Elder abuse issues discussed at N.C. Senior Tarheel legislature Awareness campaign begins May 17

Ernie Giannini of Polk County, the local delegate to the N.C. Senior Tarheel Legislature (STHL), recently attended the organization’s first meeting of 2012, held in Raleigh, N.C. The primary focus of the meeting was elder abuse and other aging issues. Governor Beverly Perdue encouraged STHL members to make a difference in North Carolina by becoming familiar with aging issues and advocate for vulnerable individuals. Perdue specifically identified elder abuse as a topic to keep on the minds of state legislators. Perdue said while ageism does exist, “we are seeing less of this stereotype in the media and recognizing that older adults are more active, involved, engaged and ambitious than previous generations.” She reminded the

group that by 2030, more than 80 counties in our state are expected to have more people age 60 and older than 17 and younger. Perdue specifically identified elder abuse as a developing problem in North Carolina. Newly appointed Secretary of North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Al Delia, added to the challenge. He advised the group to “become familiar with aging policy initiatives in order to effectively advocate to lawmakers about the significance of Adult Protective Services.” According to Dennis Streets, director of the Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS), the number of Adult Protective Service reports to county departments of social services increased from more than 14,000 in 200607 to nearly 20,000 in 2010-11. Currently, DAAS is working with the N.C. Conference of District Attorneys to improve access

to justice for victims of abuse, neglect and exploitation. Streets explained some barriers to the justice system include a lack of knowledge and understanding of “elder abuse” on the part of the judicial system and a lack of understanding of the justice system on the part of the victims. An Elder Abuse Awareness Campaign begins on Mother’s Day, May 13 and ends on Father’s Day, June 17. Everyone is encouraged to wear purple ribbons to offer support for this campaign. During the two-day meeting, STHL learned about other aging initiatives such as a new project through Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC) to develop an integrated delivery model for Medicare and Medicaid services. The STHL promotes citizen involvement and advocacy concerning aging issues before the General Assembly and assesses

the legislative needs of older adults by convening a forum modeled after the North Carolina General Assembly. The 2012 legislative priorities for the STHL include: 1) Restore funding to sustain Project C.A.R.E. 2) Maintain funding for the Home and Community Care Block Grant. 3) Maintain funding for senior centers. 4) Provide Dental Care for North Carolina’s Adult Special Care Population. 5) Mandate pre-employment and random drug testing for employees of nursing, assisted living facilities and adult care homes. One delegate and one alternate represent every older adult in the state’s 100 counties. For more information, visit the STHL website at www.ncdhhs.gov/aging/ sthl.htm. The next STHL meeting will be June 2012.

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Ballads told of unrequited love Twice-told Tales of the Dark Corner by Dean Campbell

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simply the nature of the beast, I suppose, that more ballads tell of traumatic or tragic happen stances than tried-andtrue or tender ones. Ballads that have been sung over the years in the Dark Corner are no exception. In these twice-told tales, the story of Holland Howardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s killing in a distillery, sad stories of train travelers and instances of infidelity in marriage have been presented so far. Another favorite ballad topic was unrequited love. The giving of your heart to another, only to have it unappreciated or outright rejected, was a devastating experience. Some victims were sufficiently strong to bounce back from the traumatic event and proceed to find meaning in everyday living again. Others were not so fortunate and felt their life was over. Bury Me Beneath the Willow is one of those instances.

Bury Me Beneath the Willow My heart is sad and I am lonely, Thinking of the one I love; I know I nevermore shall see him Till we meet in heavâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n above. Then bury me beneath the willow, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Neath the weeping willow tree; And when he knows where I am sleeping, Then perhaps heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll weep for me. They told me that he loved another, How could I believe them true; Until an angel softly whispered, â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has proved his love untrue.â&#x20AC;? Tomorrow was our wedding day, Oh, Lord, Oh, Lord, where can he be? Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gone away to wed another And no more he cares for me. Then bury me beneath the willow, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Neath the weeping willow tree; And when he knows where I am sleeping, Then perhaps heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll weep for me.

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Inflammation and how to ease the pain You wouldn’t think that loss of energy. Now we know what inflamone of your body’s life saving mechanisms could actually mation is, and what is does to turn against you and increase our bodies, how do we deal your chance for disease, but with it? First, lose weight. Excess that’s exactly what happens with inflammation. Just what is weight can accentuate the risk of low grade inflammation. There inflammation ? Inflammation is the body’s is a strong association between response to injury or illness. It’s hypertension (high blood presa process by which the body’s sure), high cholesterol, and diabetes with white blood regard to the cells and other Diet & Exercise chemicals proby David Crocker integral role of fat cells. tect us from inIn addition to losing weight, fection and foreign substances quitting smoking and regular like bacteria and viruses. Inflammation is triggered by exercise play a huge role in the body’s immune system, and reducing inflammation. Avoiding saturated fats, and is designed to repair injured tissue, and promote healing. This consuming fruits, whole grains, all sounds really great doesn’t richly colored vegetables, beans, seeds, and fish, are also associit? There’s a problem though. When the immune system’s ated with a reduction in low battle against an injury or illness grade inflammation. Also, consuming omega 3 is over, inflammation is supposed to cease, but sometimes fatty acids reduces inflammadoesn’t. When inflammation no tion. Omega 3s are found in fish longer has a foreign enemy to like salmon, tuna and halibut. fight off, it causes damage to They are also found in nut oils otherwise healthy tissues. This and some other plants like flax. is referred to as “autoimmune It’s important though to have a balance of omega 3 and omega disease.” Low grade inflammation 6 (another essential fatty acid) can set in motion a series of in your diet. There are medicadevelopments that underlie a tions like statins, ACE inhibitors wide variety of diseases and and some diabetic drugs that are conditions such as heart disease anti-inflammatories. There are also non-steroidal and stroke. It also appears that inflammation is the driving anti inflammatory drugs such as force behind “atherosclerosis,” aspirin and ibuprofen, but don’t in which plaque builds up in the take any medication without walls of arteries, thereby reduc- first consulting with your doctor. Diet or exercise question? ing blood flow. It has been suggested that Email me at dwcrocker77@ measuring blood levels of gmail.com or visit fitness4your“C-reactive protein” (CRP), a life.org. David Crocker of Lanmarker for inflammation, may drum has been a nutritionist and be a way to assess one’s risk personal trainer for 26 years. He served as strength direcfor heart disease. One study at the Harvard School of Public tor of the Spartanburg Y.M.C.A. Health found that high levels , head strength coach for the of CRP were associated with a S.C. state champion girls gym70 percent higher risk of heart nastic team, USC-Spartanburg baseball team, Converse college disease in men and women. Other conditions thought to equestrian team, lead trainer to be facilitated by inflammation L.H. Fields modeling agency, include rheumatoid arthritis, and taught four semesters at tendinitis, bursitis, gouty ar- USC-Union. David was also a thritis, polymyalgia rhuematica, regular guest of the Pam Stone head-aches, muscle stiffness and radio show.

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Letter to the Editor

Vote against Amendment One

The North Carolina State Constitution contains a “Declaration of Rights” that guarantees our personal rights and individual freedoms. Over the last 236 years those rights have been expanded to extend equal rights that originally were only for land- owning white men. They now state: “No person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws; nor shall any person be subjected to discrimination by the State because of race, color, religion, or national origin.”

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Now after 236 years of progress extending the rights of citizens, we have an amendment that would deny equal rights to gay or lesbian citizens. This is overreach by a state government that chooses to waste time and resources on political games. Those advocating for this amendment argue that other southern states have already passed similar amendments. This may be true but when you look at the politics found in these other states and compare it to the moderate views of most people in North Carolina you can see why we are the exception. Do we want to lose our status as an exceptional state with excellent

education that can and does attract major U.S. corporations? The other argument that advocates are using is that their religious beliefs tell them that marriage should only be between a man and a woman. I respect their beliefs and know they are protected by our “Declaration of Rights” that states: “All persons have a natural and inalienable right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences.” However many Christian denominations accept gays and lesbians as clergy and allow same sex marriage. It is the very constitution that is under attack that guarantees that each denomination is entitled

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to their beliefs but can’t force them on others who believe differently. Practice your religion freely but let others do the same. This amendment isn’t a poll for whether we support gay marriage or not. Gay marriage is already not allowed in North Carolina under current state law. The amendment is about liberty and whether we want a country where all Americans share equal rights under the constitution or if we want to go back to a country run by wealthy white men who slowly do away with 236 years of progress. Vote no on Amendment One on May 8 and keep America free for all Americans. Jerry Hardvall, Tryon

Carolina Keglers bowling results for March 14 and 21, adult league Results of the Carolina Keglers bowling on March 14 and 21 are given below. March 14: Women’s high game: Karen Andersson – 171; Women’s high series: Karen Andersson – 487; Men’s high game:

Dave Ritchie – 197; Men’s high series: Dave Ritchie - 503 March 21: Women’s high game: Phyllis Ruegg – 169; Women’s high series: Karen Andersson – 402; Men’s high game: Dave Ritchie – 181; Men’s high series:

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Sports

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Tryon residents place at ski racing events in Colorado, N.C. Five Tryon residents competed in the NASTAR national recreational ski racing championships held in Winter Park, Colo. on March 23-24. Skiers race at any of one hundred plus participating ski resorts and must qualify for and be invited to the national championships. Skiers compete against others in their age and gender group in bronze, silver, gold and platinum divisions. Carol McCall placed second in her age group in the silver division and Mark McCall placed fourth in his age group also in silver. Robert Williams placed third in his age group in the bronze division. William’s daughter, Nicola, placed sixth in her age group in the platinum division while daughter, Isabel, placed third in her age group in the bronze division. - article submitted by Mark McCall

Nicola Rountree-Williams skis in Winter Park, Colo. Nicola also recently won her division for the High Country Junior Downhill Ski Racing Series. (photo submitted)

Nicola Rountree-Williams of Tryon also recently won the High Country Junior Downhill Ski Racing Series girl’s 9 - 10 year old division. She is a member of the Beech Mountain Ski and Snowboard Race Team of Banner Elk, N.C. and the Asheville Ski Club. The race series, which began the 2012 season in January, took place over eight weeks at Beech, Sugar and Appalachian ski resorts in western NC. Points were awarded at each race. The series champions and overall points leaders were announced after the final race held at Sugar Mountain Ski Resort on Feb. 19. Rountree-Williams received 509 points with second and third place receiving 372 and 371 points respectively. Contributing to her overall lead in points were four first-place finishes and one

second-place finish during the six-race season. In March, Rountree-Williams traveled to Winter Park, CO for the NASTAR Nationals where she competed in the Platinum Division for her age group, the fastest of the four NASTAR divisions. This was her 4th year attending the NASTAR National Championships. Rountree-Williams is a fourth grader at Tryon Elementary School. Her sister, Isabel Rountree-Williams, a kindergartner at Tryon Elementary, has also qualified to race in the NASTAR Championships 5-6 year old Bronze Division after her first year of racing. Nicola and Isabel are the daughters of Robert Williams and Elizabeth Rountree of Tryon. – article submitted by Robert Williams

Isabel Rountree-Williams skis in Colorado with family and other fellow Tryon residents. (photo submitted)

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Feeling sorry for one’s self is sometimes allowed in this world “...If ever there were a spring day so perfect, so uplifted by a warm intermittent breeze that it made you want to throw open all the windows in the house and unlatch the door to the canary’s cage, indeed, rip the little door from its jamb, a day when the cool brick paths and the garden bursting with peonies ...” ~ Billy Collins, excerpt from poem “Today” April has arrived with a suitcase of living color and vibrant green! Azaleas flare in pink, white, lavender. Inside, I hide from bright light, replete with a splitting headache and a glowering blue knot on the forehead. Last night (April Fool’s Day in fact) I went out to the dark back porch, bent over to prop the screen door open, and got whammed fullforce in the forehead by a 30-pound

bolt cutter handle. Luckily, I have after leaving my day job back in a very thick skull (I know you’re January and living like a starving smiling about that statement!) artist. I cried that there wasn’t a The handle missed my eye by two comforting dog or cat to nudge up inches. with sympathy, or parents to wipe Hurrying to the freezer, I ap- away the tears and promise me that plied a bag of it’d all be better. frozen coconut I cried beSaluda to the swelling cause I felt alone News & in the world and lump. And cried. And cried some Notations the head hurt more. Taking my more, and... by Bonnie Bardos and...and....on wounded noggin and deflated self, the litany of hot bag of coconut and streaming tears tears rolled. It all came out...and to the living room, with Kleenex obviously needed to. Pain just set box in hand, I cried more. I cried it all in action. Later on, I took an about pain, the fact that I should Advil and went to bed to close the have turned the porch light on, and pity party! then the whole nine yards. It dawned on me that someIt had been a long, long time times it’s allowed to have a little since I’d let myself have such a feeling sorry for one’s self in this good howl. Sometimes we need to world, as long as it gets dealt with feel sorry for ourselves, just a little and then time to get back up on the bit. I cried because I had no one to horse for another go. This morning, feel sorry for me, to give a hug and head sore...the sun is out, azaleas offer sympathy; I cried because of blooming: and I’m back up on the worry about not making ends meet horse. No Kleenex box in sight!

Saluda Women’s Club meets April 10 at 10 a.m. at Saluda Presbyterian Church. Pat Waring from Saluda Dog Society will present a program; well-behaved dogs are invited too! Saluda Single Women will have a potluck dinner on Thursday, April 12 at 6 p.m. at Saluda Center. Saluda Garden Club meets at Saluda Library parking lot April 16 at 10 a.m. for a wildflower tour. Saluda Community Land Trust will have their fifth annual meeting on April 25 at 6:30 p.m., Parish Hall at Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration. Guest speaker will be John Vining. SCLT meets at 3 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday at the Pavilion at McCreery Park. Please admire the unique recycling (not trash!) containers along Main Street. SCLT phone is 828-749-1560; website is saludaclt.org Saluda Center: enjoy a com(Continued on page 27)

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Obituaries

Mabel M. Littlefield

Mabel Metcalf Littlefield, 91, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on April 4, 2012 at White Oak Nursing Home in Tryon. She was the widow of Ned Earl Littlefield Sr. She was the daughter of the late Rhinehart H. and Hattie Goodman Metcalf. She was a Christian and attended Jackson Memorial Baptist Church during her latter years until her health would not cooperate. She retired from Landrum Mills, also known as Bigelow Sanford. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Also surviving are two sons, Charles L. Littlefield (Jackie) of Landrum and John K. Littlefield (Nobby) of Kentucky; two grandchildren, Jason

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munity potluck on Thursday, April 26 at 6 p.m., and an art reception April 27, 5:30-7 p.m. for Jane Ratchford of Columbus. Art Notes: Several Saluda artists will be on the Art Trek Tryon open studio tour along with more than 30 area artists on May 6-7. Participating artists will be featured in a gallery exhibit at Upstairs Artspace; this is always a fun event. Also, mark your calendar for the upcoming Saluda Arts Festival on May 19. Volunteers still needed! Saluda Fire and Rescue Auxiliary needs donations (drop off at fire department) for their May

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Charles Littlefield and Crystal Page; “adopted” grandchildren Tori and Faith George; one greatgrandchild, Hope Page; a daughterin-law, Dee Dee Littlefield, as well as nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Ned Earl (Bob) Littlefield Jr.; three brothers, Fred Metcalf, James Rhinehart (Rhine) Metcalf and Robert Metcalf, and one sister, Nell Barnett. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 7 at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, conducted by Rev. Michael Owenby. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 130 Forest Glen Drive, Columbus, N.C. 28722. Condolences may be left at www.pettyfuneralhome.com. Petty Funeral Home & Crematory, Landrum. 5 yard sale; funds raised will help members and families in our community who are affected by disasters. Saluda School will have a Family Fun Night on April 26 with Scott Kinard. Don’t miss it! Happy April Birthday to: Martha Ashley, Dave Prudhomme, Kaye Vazquez, Cindy Keeter, Betty Anna Brown, Marion Fairey, Hope Pace, Diane Pace, Ruth Anderson and Bonnie Bardos. Thank you, dear readers for reading this column! Keep in mind if you have something of note, feel free to contact me at bbardos@ gmail.com; or 828-749-1153. You may also visit my website at bonniebardos.com

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Children and healthy sexuality Editor’s note: In observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Steps to HOPE will submit several articles on related topics during April. The following is the first of these articles. Sexual violence is an issue that affects everyone in a community, regardless of age. Understanding and talking to your children about healthy sexual development can help parents and caregivers to protect their children from sexual violence. Parents and caregivers often want to know what behaviors and expressions are part of normal sexual development for children. Ideas of what’s “normal” can vary depending on culture, beliefs and other factors. It’s important to remember that: • Human beings are sexual beings from birth. It is common for children to be curious about the body and sexuality. • Children receive messages about sexuality from a very

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Borrowed angels must go home It has been a few weeks of sor- during Rosie’s last days. Rosie’s row and joy that has put me on an symptoms were exactly the same emotional roller coaster I’ve often as my sweet Allie’s and after evspoke abut. Most of the joys come erything possible was tried, I and from sweet and frisky Buck of her caretaker convinced Linda that which I will fill you in on shortly. her quality of life was gone. I have The three abandoned Am-Staff seen to it that Linda will receive pups (all girls) developed deadly her ashes. Parvo, one was so severe she had The main purpose of Lennie’s to be put to sleep, a decision I do fund is to better and save lives not make lightly. but as in is these The good news cases, it is also Humane Society is that her sisters to see that these Special Cases are thriving and precious kids Leonard Rizzo doing well. leave us with Winston, the dignity. I’ll rebeautiful 7 ½ year old Ameri- peat what I’ve said a thousand can Bulldog whose scrotum was times, “Unfortunately, God only dragging had testicular cancer so lends these angels to us.” severe he did not make it. I was At the pet sanctuary, better hoping for better results but though known as the Larsen home, there I tried, it was out of my hands. are countless rescues, many of Sweet Rosie, one of the Border which were my kids. When I visit Collies on my flier for my Gala, Burt and Jeanette I am literally delhas also left us. My good friend, uged with dogs and cats vying for Linda, has spent her life savings my attention. Kids missing teeth, trying to save her. Linda rescues with one eye, three legs, previous Border Collies and we spoke often embedded collars and more. The

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love that permeates this home fills me with euphoria better than any drug known to man. Though I love them all, I have a favorite and that is old man Chap, the hound dog. Chap is 18 years old and I cherish every moment with him. He will somehow make his way to be first to greet me and if he can’t he will

emit a steady, rhythmic bark until I get to him. When I finally get to sit he stiff leggedly makes his way to me and buries his head in my lap. I then rub his ears and neck as I kiss the top of his head. He then makes that soft mmmf, mmmf (Continued on page 31)

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sound of contentment invented by my Monty. Chap is beginning to shut down and it’s too much to list all that Dr. Maiolo and the Larsen’s have done for him this past week. Every spare moment I’ve had I have spent talking with the vets and visiting with him. He is currently on a I.V. giving him antibiotics and pain meds. If he pulls through to give us a little more time it will be pain free but all will hinge on the quality of life. I wish Chap and all these other kids could live forever but they are merely borrowed angels. Buck’s tale is still a work in progress, but I will give a quick

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rundown for all those who are helping with his vet bills. To date more than $3000 has been spent for Buck and I would find a way to rustle up twice that amount if I had to. This wonderful boy brings joy to all who know him and I pray that one day he’ll be in a home where he is loved as long and as deeply as my friend Chap. By the time you read this I would have taken Buck to the Upstate Clinic a fourth time. He is mending wonderfully but it is a slow and careful process. Dr. Keith Allen, the excellent surgeon who did wonders for my magnificent Snowy, worked this difficult case for Buck and I. Buck’s bone was pinned and put together so that it may fuse solidly. Later the pins were removed and a hard splint

was placed on his leg. Last week all bandages were removed and he’s walking normally without pain. This week I will learn how much longer this happy and vibrant boy must stay quiet. Believe it or not, Buck has been my strength through difficult times. As with so many others, I feel he was sent to me just for that purpose. As I’m writing this tale I have just learned that Chap has said goodbye to this world and those who love him. It is part of the emotional roller coaster that I endure. Though I love them all differently, I most certainly love them all. So goodbye Chap, I will sorely miss you and thank you Buck for in some small way filling the void. Thanks for listening.

50 and older who are on dialysis, have renal disease or liver disease, are sexually active with more than one partner, have a sexually transmitted disease or HIV. These vaccinations are covered under Medicare Part B. Meningitis: Adults 55 and younger who have never been vaccinated, have had their spleen removed, have certain blood deficiencies or plan to travel to parts of the world where meningitis is common, should receive the meningococcal conjugate vaccine. Adults 56 and older should receive the polysaccharide vaccine. Covered by most health and

Medicare Part D plans, this shot will cost around $100 to $150 if you have to pay out-of-pocket. To help you get a handle on which vaccines are appropriate for you, take the CDC “What Vaccines Do You Need?” quiz at www2.cdc. gov/nip/adultimmsched. Also, talk to your doctor during your next visit about what vaccinations you should get. 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.

bingo or bridge, 12:30 p.m.; medication assistance program, 9 a.m. - noon. 828-8940001. Polk Recreation Zumba class, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 - 11 a.m. at Stearns Gym. Patty Rivera is the instructor. Saluda Center Wednesday activities, Trash Train, dominoes game, 10 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga 12:30 p.m. 828-749-9245. Tryon Kiwanis Club meets Wednesdays, noon, Congregational Church, 210 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Female Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Wednes-

days 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Male Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340.

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Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m. - noon, old Searcy Mill parking lot, Hwy. 108, Columbus. Please submit Curb Reporter items in writing at least two days prior to publication. Items must include a name and telephone number of a contact person. Items will be printed in order by date of event, as space allows.

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‘Knock Knock – Who’s there? Does the lady in the chain mail and breastplate look familiar to you? Ah yes! Joan of Arc (Nancy Winker) – you’d know her anywhere, of course. But Cohn (Elvin Clark) looks a little confused. Wouldn’t you be, if there were a knock at your door and in walked Joan? But there’s a logical explanation – the sky isn’t falling – it’s only missing. There. I told you there was a logical explanation. “Knock Knock,” Tryon Little Theater’s last show of the season, was written by Jules Feiffer, cartoonist, playwright, screenwriter and children’s book author and illustrator, and is described as a “knockabout farce” and a “laughsaturated miracle play.” Directed by Frances McCain, the play opens April 19 for two weekends at the TLT Workshop, 516 S. Trade Street in Tryon. The box office is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 828-8592466 for more information or visit www. tltinfo.org. (photo by Lorin Browning)

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cell phone, smart phone, digital camera, Blackberry or iPhone to class and you will learn how to make it work for you, not you for it. The class will also cover laptop and tablet computers as they relate to the communication age. Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:30 – 5 p.m., April 11 - 30. Outlook Email: This class covers the fundamentals and core operations of Outlook. Topics include managing your contacts, calendar and tasks, sending e-mails with attachments and more. Mon-

days and Wednesdays, 6 – 8:30 p.m., April 25 – May 14. Seniors Compute II: Pick up where you left off in Seniors Compute I. You will go in depth into the Internet, email, work processing, finance, games and more. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:30 – 5 p.m., April 26 – May 22. To register for any of these classes or for more information, contact ICC’s Polk Center at 828894-3092. – article submitted by Kate Barkschat

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There still is time to register for the following computer courses that start this month with instructor Michael Kleiner at Isothermal Community College’s Polk Center. Tech Help for the Tech Shy: Are you having trouble keeping up with changing technology? Do you have a phone or camera you can’t understand? Would you like to learn how to text, add attachments or send pictures from your phone or email account? This class will help you with those processes and more. Bring your

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