N.C. Choices coordinator to speak at Friends of Ag breakfast, page 3
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Vol. 85 / No. 54
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Monday, April 16, 2012
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Fields of Hope grows potatoes for those in need by Cabot Lee Petoia
Volunteers with Fields of Hope, a mission started by Tryon First Baptist Church, are growing potatoes to give to Manna Food Bank of Asheville, Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry, the Meeting Place and various local churches. Pam Doty, director of the Meeting Place, said the potato donations are used in the organization’s on-site meals, in the Meals on Wheels program and as supplements to certain members’ grocery supplies. “We are trying to use more and more fresh produce instead of boxed foods,” Doty said. “They get more nutrition that way.” Doty said the donations from the Fields of Hope project are greatly needed and appreciated by all members of the Meeting Place. (Continued on page 4)
David Graham (driving the tractor), Francis Wray, Jim Diggs and Carroll Brady, volunteers with the Fields of Hope project through Tryon First Baptist Church, plant potatoes in the field across Hwy. 108 from the Lynn Post Office. The potatoes will be donated to Manna Food Bank of Asheville, Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry, the Meeting Place and various local churches. (photo by Joe Wray)
If you or a family member need to make decisions about endof-life preferences, you may want to come to the Polk campus of ICC Tuesday, April 17 at 3 p.m. for an advance care planning panel discussion. You will also be able to complete the documents needed to ensure everyone knows your preferences. Sponsored by Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, St. Luke’s Hospital and ICC.
Work to begin April 23 on next phase of Tryon’s Streetscape by Barbara Tilly
Construction is scheduled to begin next Monday, April 23, on the third phase of Streetscape improvements in Tryon, which involves improvements at the intersection of New Market Road and S. Trade Street.
The improvements include changing the intersection to more of a 90-degree angle and adding a crosswalk for pedestrians and an area for plantings, as well as a bump out. Drainage improvements, sidewalks (Continued on page 4)
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Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Mondays, Harmon Field/Tryon, 7 a.m. - noon. Saluda Center, Tuesdays, chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; bridge, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., with bridge discussion session at 12:45. 828-749-9245. For more activities, email saludacenter@ hotmail.com or visit www.saluda. com. 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. 828-8940001. 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
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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 Black Mtn., 2 p.m. Western Carolina Classic Radio Club, Monday, April 16 at 2 p.m. in Studio 118 on the ICC-Polk campus with Jack Benny, Jimmy Stewart and the Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra. All welcome; no charge. PCHS men’s tennis at home vs. W. Henderson, 4 p.m. Green Creek Community Center, line dancing, Mondays, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the gym. 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.
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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. 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.
Local Weather Forecast:
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Obituaries
Dianne Berlin Frewin, p. 14 Ruth S. Stockton, p. 14
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 story time every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Open to all area children and caregivers. The theme Tuesday, April 17 will be “Let’s Go Fly A Kite!” Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym. Lanier Library Brown Bag Lunch, Tuesday, April 17, noon. Author Aliene Shields, whose family has local roots, will appear in period costume as she describes the life of her great-greatgrandfather, Thomas Marion Shields, through his Civil War letters. Free; everyone welcome. Cracker Barrel, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, conference room, Congregational Church. Advance care planning panel discussion, Tuesday, April 17 at 3 p.m. at ICC-Polk Campus. A panel of presenters, Q&A and an opportunity to complete your documents. Light refreshments.
Sponsored by Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, St. Luke’s Hospital and ICC. PCHS JV/V baseball at Avery, 4 p.m. PCHS men’s tennis at home vs. Owen, 4 p.m. PCHS V. softball at Avery, 4 p.m. Chamber After Hours, Tuesday, April 17, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at Skyuka Fine Art, 133 N. Trade St. in downtown Tryon. La Bouteille, Costco and Macon Bank will cohost the event. Skyuka Fine Art’s current exhibit is “Historic Tryon Artists.” Bring business cards; chamber members may also bring an item to give away as a door prize. RSVP by 5 p.m. Monday, April 16 at 828-859-6236. PCHS JV softball at Avery, 5:30 p.m. Women to Women support group, first and third Tuesdays of each month, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Steps to HOPE, 60 Ward Street, Columbus. 828-894-2340. Al-Anon Family Group meets Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Saluda Senior Center, 64 Greenville Street, Saluda, one half block off Main Street (U.S. Hwy. 176 S.), 828-749-2251 (Saluda) or 1-800286-1326. Tryon Town Council, Tuesday, April 17 at 7 p.m. at the Tryon Fire Dept. For information or special accommodations, contact the town clerk at 828-859-6655.
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N.C. Choices coordinator to speak at Friends of Ag breakfast Casey McKissick, coordinator for N.C. Choices, will speak at the Polk County Friends of Ag Breakfast Wednesday, April 18, 7 - 8 a.m. at the 4-H Center in Columbus. N.C. Choices is an initiative of the N.C. Center for Environmental Farming Systems that promotes the advancement of local, niche and pasture-based meat supply chains. State officials said this program is impacting the local food movement in the meat category by: • Facilitating education and networking experiences for producers, buyers, food professionals and processors • Providing technical assistance to commercial meat processors • Assisting farmers in navigating the regulatory environ-
Want to go? What: Polk County Friends of Ag Breakfast When: Wednesday April 18, 7-8 a.m. Where: 4-H Center in Columbus ment • Developing innovative partnerships to enhance market opportunities and consumer access to N.C. grown pasturebased meat products. McKissick will focus particularly on the Foothills Pilot Project, a new meat processing facility in Marion that provides an option for small producers of poultry and rabbit. – article submitted by Kirk Wilson
Casey McKissick (right), coordinator for N.C. Choices, will speak at the Polk County Friends of Ag Breakfast Wednesday, April 18. (photo submitted by Kirk Wilson)
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4 Tryon Daily Bulletin / The World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper Monday, April 16, 2012 Left: Architect’s drawing of changes proposed at the intersection of New Market Road and Trade Street in Tryon for the third phase of Streetscape.
• Streetscape (continued from page 1)
and other landscaping are also planned. More parking will be added along McCown Street, which will become a one-way street. The originally planned curb and sidewalk on McCown was cut from the plan because of Norfolk Southern requirements, according to Steve Cobb of the
• Fields of Hope (continued from page 1)
Member David Graham said the church wanted an active means of showing love to the community. “Missions are part of what Jesus taught,” said Graham. “There are a lot of people that are hungry, and this is something we can do. The land is here.” The potatoes are being grown in the field across the street from the Lynn Post Office. The land is owned by Phil Pleasants, chairman of the Missions Committee for Tryon First Baptist; he is allowing the church to use it for their Fields of Hope project. The potato planter being used was borrowed from Mars Hill Baptist Church, and the seed potatoes were purchased from Bill Benson in Columbus. Some of the challenges the potato growers may face are potato bugs, weeds and either too much rain or not enough. Graham said that while we should get enough rain, the church is looking into
Tryon Downtown Development Association (TDDA). This project received grant funding from the Mary F. Kessler Fund of the Polk County Community Foundation. That grant funding, added to municipal funds budgeted by the Town of Tryon for Streetscape Phase III over the last two years, have made this project possible, Tryon officials said. The TDDA developed the Streetscape master plans for the intersection, as well as for other parts of the downtown area. Other improvements that have been completed over the past decade have included new sidewalks, street and traffic lights. For more information on the town’s Streetscape master plan and information about downtown Tryon, visit www.downtowntryon.org.
a drip-type system in case of drought. Graham said the church tried to grow potatoes last year in Landrum, but the crop was not very successful because of weeds that stripped nutrients from the soil. However, Graham believes the land used this year will be suitable because it is near the river and has a good pH level. Also, the magnesium and potassium levels in the soil are over the minimum requirement, which means the potatoes will be very nutritious. “We will have a good crop this year,” Graham said. The potatoes will take approximately 120 days to grow. The church will harvest them in August with a potato plow and about 70 volunteers from ages 3 to 93. Graham said the best part of harvesting the potatoes at the end of the Fields of Hope Project is seeing people of all ages collecting the fruits of their labor. “In the end, you’ve actually grown something to help feed the hungry,” Graham said.
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Candidates share bios, answer Bulletin questions
Correction to Polk County Board of Elections ad In the Polk County Board of Elections ad that ran in the Friday, April 13 Bulletin, the polling place for the Green Creek 9 precinct was incorrect. Voters in Green Creek 9 precinct will vote at: Green Creek Family Center 25 Shields Drive, Tryon, N.C. 28782
A Democratic primary will be held on May 8 in Polk County. Six Democrats and three Republicans will vie for three open commissioner seats in November. The Democratic candidates include Emily Bartlett, Ernie Giannini, Ritchie L. “Bubba” Greene, Renée McDermott (incumbent), Rickie McFalls and Russell Mierop. The three winners in the primary will face Republicans Michael Gage, Keith Holbert and Tom Pack (incumbent). The Bulletin recently asked Democratic candidates to share
biographical information about themselves and to answer several questions about local issues. The Bulletin is printing the biographical information and answers, presented in alphabetical order by the candidate’s last name. Information for Bartlett and Giannini appeared in the Thursday, April 12 Bulletin; McDermott and McFalls information was printed Friday, April 13. (Greene has not been included because the Bulletin has not yet received information for him.) Russell Mierop’s bio and answers follow.
BOC candidate Mierop bio Russell Mierop I am a resident of the Columbus Township here in Polk County. I have grown up in Green Creek, attended school here and love Polk County. I am a member of the Congregational Church, UCC, in Tryon. Growing up in such a supportive church family, I have been fortunate to be able to do mission work here in the U.S. and Germany. While in high school I was highly active in the Polk County FFA chapter. My junior year, I was treasurer, and I served as president my senior year. During my experience with PCHS FFA, I traveled the state with career development events and went to the 2007 National Land Judging CDE in Oklahoma City, Okla. While a member of this excellent organization, I learned that my passion was agriculture and soil science. I applied and was accepted to North Carolina State University, where I attended with financial assistance from the state, Polk County Community Foundation, State Employees Credit Union, my church and community. I received my bachelor of science degree in agronomy - soil science from
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N.C. State on May 14, 2011. I love my Wolfpack family, but knew that I wanted to return home to the foothills of western North Carolina and make a difference. Currently, I live in Green Creek, as well as my mother, Paula. My grandma, Laura Bitter, lives in Tryon. A cousin, Melissa Snyder, her husband, Alan, and two school-aged children also live in Tryon. Being raised in a single parent home, I feel I know the value and the importance of a dollar. I know that keeping finances in check is just as important when the kids are in school as when you are in retirement.
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BOC candidate Mierop answers Bulletin questions 1. Why are you running for
Polk County Board of Commissioners? I am running for the Polk County Board of Commissioners because I want to give back to the community that has had such a big influence on the way I was raised. I feel that through the excellent education I have received, all the way from kindergarten to 12th grade in Polk Schools, and my time at N.C. State University, I will bring a wealth of experience that will benefit the county. Furthermore, I am running for county commissioner because I know that it is important to be involved in one’s community to keep it stable and to make sure people’s voices are heard. 2. What is your overall vision for Polk County? My overall vision for Polk County is ensuring that it is a place where the businesses are suited for Polk County’s rural character, residents that want to support their families via local enterprise are able to and that it remains a place people will lways love and hold dear to their hearts. I want to keep Polk County a great place for children to excel, businesses to prosper and residents to cherish. 3. What do you think the county’s financial priorities should be? I believe that the county’s first financial priority is remaining financially responsible for the debts that it has at this current time. While paying debts in a financially responsible manner, I believe that the schools, public and emergency services should be taken care of as well as they have been under the current board of commissioners.
4. On your list of priorities, where is Polk County’s having its own water system and how soon should all areas of the county be connected?
I see water lines along main highways being highly beneficial to the county. I like knowing that in times of need there is water available in close locations via fire hydrants for use in firefighting. I think it is beneficial for water lines to be along the major highways of the county and for them to be connected. I believe that the established water system should be connected when it is fiscally responsible to do so, when debts are paid down to a reasonable level, and when there is sufficient want, need and request for the justification for that large of an expense.
5. What direction do you feel the county should be moving in terms of zoning? Do you think land use regulations should be more strict than they currently are or more lenient. Please explain. I believe that zoning, when done correctly, is a beneficial thing. Zoning in Polk County should be done in such a way to protect the rural character of the county, and to ensure that residents are able to run their business in an economically feasible way, as well as safely enjoy their homes and property. I feel that as long as zoning is done in such a way to contribute to a business’ economic growth and viability that zoning is completely beneficial. As long as land use regulations permit residents of Polk County to build their homes and support their families, I see that as just right. Recently there have been amendments to zoning rules and they have been to make building home additions and accessory structures easier for residents. I think land use regulations need to allow residents to do what they want with their property, while not creating a nuisance to their neighbors.
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WHERE WE WORK An in-depth look at an area business
PERSON FEATURED: Bryant Belin BUSINESS: Kindermusik/VP Music Studios ADDRESS: Tryon Fine Arts Center, Melrose Avenue, Tryon PHONE NUMBER: 828-859-8322 OPERATING HOURS: Call 828-859-8322 for Kindermusik schedule NATURE OF BUSINESS: Music instruction for children through Kindermusik classes at Tryon Fine Arts Center PRINCIPAL OWNER/MANAGER AND TITLE: Bryant Belin, owner and director YEAR FOUNDED: November 2010 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 3 active contractors HOW’S BUSINESS? We started at a difficult time – November 2010 – and it has been a worthy challenge. Professional and personal support, faith, self determination, passion for teaching and the challenges we’ve experienced have strongly encouraged continued success and expansion.
SOMETHING YOU OFFER THAT A CUSTOMER WON’T FIND ELSEWHERE: Quality over quantity. Our motto, “Growth Through Empowerment,” is what motivates our method of service. Regardless of whether a student is with us for one week or one year; it is our duty to make sure they have an experience that not only leaves an effective impression but also encourages them as they continue in the arts and other pursuits. Jan. 1 marked the beginning of a partnership with the Tryon Fine Arts Center, providing Kindermusik lessons to children and organizations in Polk County and the surrounding areas. Kindermusik is an award-winning international music program designed to develop the whole child. The curriculum is for newborns to children 7 years of age; the most crucial developmental time of the life of any individual. Kindermusik is designed to assist in that process; allowing the child to flourish cognitively, emotionally, musically, socially and more. Parents are heavily involved in this process. You can find out more about this program by visiting www.kindermusik.com or you and your child may attend a free preview class. Contact the Tryon Fine Arts Center for more information at 828-859-8322 or visit www.tryonarts.org.
ADVICE TO YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS: Always be true to yourself and your dream. Be certain to surround yourself with people who not only support your dream but are willing to tell you “Hey, you’re moving too fast” or “I suggest you think xxxxx through a bit more,” etc. Will this be difficult? Yes! Will you lose sleep? Yes? Will you want to give up at times? Yes! Will it still be worth every minute? Yes! Never give up on your dream. MY FIRST JOB: My first job was my own lawnmower business (mainly during the summer). My neighbors’ and relatives’ lawns were a starting point, and I gradually added service for a few teachers, too. My initial purpose for doing this was to make money for clothing and supplies for the following school year. I later realized how influential this was in establishing the desire to be in business for myself later on. YOUR ROLE MODEL (in business or in life generally): My parents are my role models. They taught and continue to instill the importance of education in me and my siblings. They emphasized developing the knowledge and common sense to think for and support yourself and your family. The way they raised us planted the seed of empowerment. I’m simply continuing the legacy they started. THE KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS: Accept the challenges you will face as learning opportunities. Be certain what you’re in business for is what you love, have a passion for and do not mind sharing with others. This keeps you focused and establishes why you’re in business in the first place. Simple setbacks and periodic downfalls will not cause you to neglect your duties if your reason for being in business is based on passion (something your heart is into) and not out of necessity. You will simply get back up and keep going.
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The house on Melrose Avenue Extension during (left) and after (right) Gillette Woods Association volunteers’ recent efforts to clear invasive plants from the property. (photos submitted by Paula Jordan)
Gillette Woods volunteers reclaim house from plant overgrowth The Gillette Woods Association volunteers resumed their efforts to curtail kudzu and other invasive plants in the Gillette Woods community recently, working to reclaim a home from significant overgrowth. The self-dubbed GWA “Ir-
regulars” fell in to work at the vacant home on the Melrose Avenue Extension. In a morning of hard work and camaraderie, the group used clippers, saws and rakes to clear out the yards, driveway and porch, which were in danger of disap-
Wellness lunch and learn April 19 Polk Wellness Center will present a Take Charge of Your Wellness Lunch and Learn at Isothermal Community College in Polk County on Thursday, April 19 at 11 a.m. “We hope this community awareness event will empower people to take control of their health and well-being, but also let area residents know that we here if they need primary medical care, mental health or addiction recovery services,” said Polk Wellness Center Director Jim Nagi. The event will feature a panel discussing four proactive wellness topics — preventative health; financial wellness; advance care planning; and quality family relationships. A Q&A session will be offered, along with free health screenings provided by Polk Wellness Center and Allied Health students. Costco of Spartanburg will sponsor a complimentary lunch. This event is free and open to the public. Kicking off the program is
Amanda S. Hovis, PA-C of Polk Wellness Center’s Family Medicine Clinic who will discuss “Preventive Health” for all ages. Polk Wellness Center Board Member Michael Ashworth will present a “Financial Wellness” segment. Laura Ellington, LCSW, MSW, LISW-CP will present “Advance Care Planning,” discussing the emotional aspects of making proactive health care decisions. Rounding out the Lunch & Learn will be Randy Grant, LCSW, who will present a discussion on how to build and maintain quality relationships. Polk Wellness Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering family medical care, mental health, substance abuse counseling, patient education and wellness services to residents of Polk County and surrounding areas. For more information, call 828-894-2222 or visit www. PolkWellness.org.
pearing in the overgrowth. Participating were Cliff Joens, Jim and Kathy Wright, Barney Eiserloh, Joe Habenicht, Jim Schaefer and Mike Jordan. If you are interested in participating in future projects or wish to learn more about the Gillette
Woods Association, come to the Gillette Woods Association’s annual meeting and spring social on Saturday, April 28, at 3 p.m. at the Tryon Congregational Church, or email gillettewoods@gmail.com. – article submitted by Paula Jordan
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Ribbon cutting for To the Point Healthcare The Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed To the Point Healthcare as a new member with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Owner Cynthia Milligan is licensed and practices contemporar y Oriental medicine, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, pulse diagnosis, nutritional counseling and cosmetic acupuncture. She has a practice in Hendersonville and now one in Polk County, located in the chamber of commerce building on Hwy. 108 in Lynn. Milligan (with scissors) is pictured with board members ( l - r ) K i m C l e m e n t , Tr y o n M o u n t a i n H a r dwa r e ; S u e Campbell, The Girls Interior Pa i n t i n g ; K i m K a r a m a n , Sheelah Clarkson Group; Kathy Toomey, New View Realty; Allison Gillespie, Sheelah Clarkson Group; Ann Nagle, TD Bank; and Robin Julian of Julian’s Just Taxes. Call the chamber at 828-859-6236 for more information. (photo submitted by Janet Sciacca)
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Chamber offers free one-on-one mentoring for businesses New to the local community is the organization SCORE (Service Corp of Retired Executives), and representatives of Western N.C. SCORE will hold a “Meet SCORE Day” April 24 from 10 a.m. - noon, for any business owners who would like free and confidential mentoring for their business. The Carolina Foothills Cham-
ber of Commerce, located at 2753 Lynn Rd, Tryon, will host this event. Businesses must call and schedule a 15-20 minute private appointment to meet SCORE, at 828-859-6236. If this date is not convenient, you can call SCORE at 828-6938702 to set up your own appointment. SCORE has been mentoring
new and existing businesses for planning, cash flow, customer more than 40 years and has a relations, financing, legal, human network of more than 13,000 resources, management, sales, SportS Section everY tHurSdaY? volunteers who donate their time marketing, social media, buying to help entrepreneurs. Mentors or selling a business, disaster deliver valuable, timely and prac- preparation and relief, computtical advice to help your business ers and technology, franchising, reach new customers and achieve e-commerce, home businesses, new goals. green businesses and tax planning. All meetings are confidential. – article submitted Areas covered include budgeting, by Janet Sciacca
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Mountain BizWorks gets $88K grant to help Latino entrepreneurs Mountain BizWorks has been awarded $88,000 from the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center. The grant, made through the center’s “Economic Innovation” program, will support Mountain BizWorks’ services for Latino entrepreneurs in western North Carolina. Mountain BizWorks aims to mitigate language and cultural barriers that can impede Latinos’ ability to start small businesses. Through starter loans (which help borrowers establish credit scores) and customized one-on-one business coaching, the project is expected to create or expand 30 Latino-owned businesses that will create or retain 58 jobs. To accomplish these goals, Mountain BizWorks will part-
ner with two other local organizations: Latino Advocacy Coalition, which will promote the program and refer clients; and Center for Participatory Change, which will help clients who want to form business cooperatives. This is one of 84 grants made by the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center in March for creating jobs, improving the availability of health care, and planning water and sewer improvements in rural communities. It is one of 11 grants made in the “Economic Innovation” program area. For more information, contact Nathan Harlan at 828253-2834 ext. 14 or nathan@ mountainbizworks.org. – article submitted by Anna Raddatz
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Dr. Lassiter earns MBA from Yale University Dr. Lonnie Lassiter has recently received his MBA from Yale University, New Haven, Conn. He puts his business management expertise to use in his family practice in Columbus. Dr. Lassiter said he is also excited about his recent partnership with Rutherford Regional Health System in the opening of their new wound center, where he will continue caring for the community. (photo submitted by Amanda Burgess)
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and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained and pursuant to an Order entered by the Clerk of Superior Court and pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the Substitute Trustee, Phillip C. Price, will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale in the Courthouse of Polk County, located at One Courthouse Square, Columbus, NC 28722, at 11:30am on the 1st day of May, 2012, all of those certain lots or parcels of real estate, including all improvements and fixtures located thereon, situated, lying and being in Polk County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows:
wife, Amanda Johnson Gilbert to Charles W. Green and wife, Janice N. Green, by deed dated December 22, 2005, and of record in Deed Book 335, Page 1445, Polk County Registry. RECORD OWNER of the above described real property as reflected on the records of the Office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this notice is Charles W. Green and wife, Janice N. Green.
The terms of the sale are that the property will be sold for cash to the highest bidder and a cash deCOUNTY OF POLK posit not to exceed the greater of five percent IN THE GENERAL (5%) of the amount of the COURT OF JUSTICE bid, or Seven Hundred SUPERIOR COURT Fifty Dollars ($750.00) DIVISION may be required at the BEFORE THE CLERK time of sale. Any suc12 SP 22 cessful bidder shall be required to tender the full IN THE MATTER OF balance purchase price THE FORECLOSURE so bid in cash or certified Of a Deed of Trust ExePROPERTY DESCRIP- check at the time the cuted by CHARLES W. Substitute Trustee tenTION: GREEN and wife, Lying in Green Creek ders to him a deed for the JANICE N. GREEN, Township, Polk County, property or attempts to Dated December 22, North Carolina and being tender such deed, and 2005 and Recorded in Deed of Trust Book 335, more particularly de- should said successful scribed as follows: bidder fail to pay the full at Page 1447, Polk balance purchase price County Registry. See BEING all of Lot 4A, so bid at that time, he Substitution Of Trustee containing 1.33 acres, shall remain liable on his recorded in Book 391, and being shown and de- bid as provided for in at Page 1217. lineated on that certain NCGS 45-21.30(d) and plat entitle “Boundary (e). The owner and NOTICE OF TRUSSurvey for Christopher holder of the indebtedTEE'S Gilbert, located in Green ness secured by the SALE OF REAL ES Creek Twp., Polk County, Deed of Trust may make TATE North Carolina,” dated a credit bid. August 10, 2001 and preBy: Jason M. Peltz, Attorney for Substitute pared by Timothy E. Hus- The property to be ofkey, PLS, and duly re- fered pursuant to this NoTrustee corded in Card File E, tice of Sale is being ofAnd Noteholder Page 116, in the Office of fered for sale, transfer UNDER AND BY VIR- the Register of Deeds of and conveyance “As Is, TUE of the power and Polk County, North Caro- Where Is.” Neither the authority contained in that lina, reference being Substitute Trustee nor certain Deed of Trust made to said recorded the holder of the Note seexecuted and delivered plat for a full and com- cured by the Deed of by Charles W. Green and plete metes and bounds Trust being foreclosed, wife, Janice N. Green, description of said prop- nor the officers, directors, dated December 22, erty, pursuant to North attorneys, employees, 2005, and recorded in Carolina General Statute agents or authorized representatives of either the Book 335, at Page 1447 47-30 (g). Substitute Trustee or the in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Polk Being the same and holder of the Note make County (see Substitution identical property which any representation or of Trustee recorded in was conveyed by Christo- warranty relating to the tiBook 391, at Page 1217), pher Trent Gilbert and tle or any physical, enviSTATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
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mortgages, deeds of trust and liens, special assessments, any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure and any tax required to be paid by NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). This sale will be further subject to the right, if any, of the United States of America to redeem the above-described property for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days
following confirmation of the sale. The real property may be sold in separate parcels, all together or in any manner the Substitute Trustee determines is appropriate. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. Any purchaser of the real property will be required to pay all transfer taxes and recording
LEGALS fees. An order for possession of the property being sold may be issued pursuant to NCGS 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession, by the Clerk of Superior Court for Polk County. Any person who occupies the property pursu-
Foothills duplicate bridge results, March 30 The results of Foothills duplicate bridge played Friday, March 30: Morning restricted pairs North-South 1. Tom Jackson - Vicky Jackson
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Kinoshita Afternoon open pairs North-South 1. Richard Long - Donald Cobb 2. Barbara Schuvart - Sally Jo Carter 3. Marian Unger - Virginia Am-
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NCDOT plans preservation work on I-26 bridges in Polk by Barbara Tilly
N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Secretary Gene Conti has awarded a contract for preservation work on two I-26 bridges in Polk County. The work, which includes painting structural steel, as well as cleaning and painting bearings, will be performed on the following bridges: • The bridge on Hwy. 108 over I-26 in Columbus • The bridges on I-26 East and West over Holbert Cove Road in Saluda The work includes painting structural steel, as well as cleaning and painting bearings. According to Julia Casadonte of NCDOT, some lanes may be closed at times while work is being performed, especially at night, but no significant traffic disruption is expected. The $2.4 million contract,
which also includes work on eight bridges in Henderson County, was awarded to Taylor and Murphy Construction Co. of Asheville, N.C. According to the contract, work can begin between May 1 and Oct. 1 and must be completed 330 days after the start date. This is one of 34 contracts totaling $130.8 million awarded by Conti following NCDOT’s March contract letting for highway and bridge projects across North Carolina. NCDOT awarded the contracts to the lowest bidders, as required by state law. The bids received on the projects awarded came in about 1.4 percent, or $118.8 million, below NCDOT estimates. For more information about funding for infrastructure improvements in North Carolina, as well as other NCDOT projects and activities, visit www.ncdot.gov.
Obituaries
Ruth S. Stockton
It is with great sadness that the family of Ruth Settle Stockton announces her peaceful passing on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at Autumn Care of Saluda. Born April 2, 1923 in Campobello, Ruth lived a long and productive life, and especially enjoyed her years in Tryon and Charlotte, N.C. She loved flowers, cats, ice cream, doll collections, sewing, gardening and traveling. Ruth will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Caroline Stockton Krause, and her son-in-law, Barry Krause, of Vancouver, Canada; by her niece
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Dianne Berlin Frewin
Dianne Berlin Frewin, 62, died March 12 at home in Columbus. Born in 1950 in Palo Alto, Calif., she was the daughter of the late Marjorie Grepe and Marvin (Pudge) Edward Berlin. She graduated from Los Gatos High School and Foothills Community College with a degree in radiological technology. She had a long and successful career working in general radiology, CT scanning and, later, in a cardiac catheterization lab.
and guardian, Diane McClellan of Columbus; by her sisters, Rosemary Mills and Aurelia Horne, also of Autumn Care; by her sister, Arvilla Smith, of Tryon; and by her many nieces, nephews and friends in North and South Carolina. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Rose and Keifer Settle of Gowansville. A celebratory memorial service will be held at McFarland’s Funeral Chapel, 54 McFarland Drive, Tryon, on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at 2 p.m., with Dr. Darryl E. Maxwell officiating, with reception and burial in Polk Memorial Gardens to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 130 Forest Glen Drive, Columbus, N.C. 28722. An online guest register is available at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com.McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon. Dianne was a graduate member of the Blue Hill Pony Club, Los Gatos, Calif., and achieved at “A” rating. She enjoyed riding hunters, combined training and dressage. She moved from California to Columbus in 2009. Dianne is survived by her father, Marvin Edward Berlin; two brothers, John Berlin and wife, Cathy, and Robert Rainwater and wife, Brigitta van deer Ray; a sister, Sara Berlin; a nephew, Matthew; four nieces, Jenny, Ann, Linda and Emma, and many close friends. A casual memorial service is planned for Thursday, April 19 at 5 p.m. at the cabin at Harmon Field.
Revival at Moore’s Grove Baptist Church Moore’s Grove Baptist Church will hold a revival Tuesday, April 17 – Friday, April 20 at 7 p.m. each night. Tuesday night’s speaker will be Rev. Arbutus Hines from Stony Knoll CME Church. Pastor Eleanor Miller from New Zion CME Church will speak on
Wednesday, April 18. Thursday night’s speaker will be Rev. Phil Forney from Wheat Creek Baptist Church, and on Friday, Rev. A. Twitty from Green Creek Baptist Church will speak. Rev. Theodore Kelly is pastor of Moore’s Grove Baptist Church. – article submitted by Rosa Bush
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Important steps when prepping marketing materials As the Nonprofit Leadership in developing the marketing column continues discussing material is to describe in detail marketing for nonprofits, this the benefits, services and/or proarticle will focus on the market- grams of the organization. Many nonprofits already have this ing materials. In the first two articles we written out but may not realize discussed how to determine the it. This is usually inserted into target audience a full grant proand the desired Nonprofit posal and rarely changes once it outcome. Leadership is finalized. We are now going to put I would enMelissa Le Roy both steps to courage you to good use and start with this develop the brochures or mar- section of the grant narrative keting materials. There are sev- and tweak as necessary to match eral important steps to consider your currently identified, for the when developing the marketing marketing plan, targeted audimaterials. ence and the desired outcome. Again I will stress the imporThe second step that you tance of an organization, when should take in developing the going through each of these marketing material is to focus on steps, taking time to plan or hire your call to action. In all materia marketing firm to assist in the als that your nonprofit hands out planning and implementation. I strongly suggest you have at If the organization does not least one call to action. The call take the proper time and rushes to action should identify either the process they may risk ex- donation and/or volunteer opperiencing a very expensive portunities. With this call to acendeavor that will not produce tion ensure that you also create a an ROI (return on investment) sense of urgency. In other words for the nonprofit. why is this important, now? The first step you should take The final step in developing
the marketing material is to ensure the materials reflect and emphasize the values of your organization. Now I know many of you reading this are asking your self what do the values of the organization have to do with marketing? Right now because of the increasing number of nonprofits in America, competition is fierce. One of the best ways to sell your nonprofit organization or product - yes, even in the for-profit world - is to answer the question why, instead of focusing on what we do and how we do it. Try taking the time to answer the question why – these are the values of the organization. I feel confident that you will find that the values are going to be one of the biggest selling points of your nonprofit organization. Now that you have the target audience, desired outcome and the steps to develop your marketing materials we will move on to the next step in the marketing plan which we will talk about in the next several articles – the social media marketing strategy.
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Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Wednesdays, Fire Department in Green Creek, 7 a.m. - noon. Invasive species removal project at FENCE, Wednesday, April 18 at 9 a.m. FENCE is partnering with AmeriCorps Project Conserve to remove invasive plant species along the Wildwood Trail at FENCE. Volunteers should bring water bottles and lunches and wear long sleeves and pants to protect against poison ivy and thorns. 828850-9021 or education@fence.org. The Meeting Place Senior Center Wednesday activities include Tai Chi, 9 a.m.; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; Italian club meeting (Buon Giorno), 10 a.m.; senior fitness, 10 a.m.; bingo or bridge,
12:30 p.m.; medication assistance program, 9 a.m. - noon. 828-8940001. 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. Foothill’s Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Landrum Library. Call 864-457-4419 for more information. All are welcome; no charge. Female Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Male Domestic Abuse Inter-
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Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m. noon, old Searcy Mill parking lot, Hwy. 108, Columbus. N.C. DMV mobile driver’s license unit will be in Columbus in front of the post office on Ward Street on Thursday, April 5 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. A sign on the light pole in front of the post office will inform people when the unit has had to cancel its visit because of mechanical difficulty or weather-related issues. 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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Columbus honors national VFW auxiliary president
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Polk County Memorial VFW Post #9116 Ladies Auxiliary President Joyce Preston recognizes VFW Ladies Auxiliary National President Gwendolyn Rankin on behalf of the Town of Columbus and VFW Post #9116 and the auxiliary. (photo submitted by Joyce Preston)
president, Joyce Preston also presented a proclamation from the district in support of the national theme for 2011-2012, “Step Up – Leave No Veteran Behind.”
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The district is made up of the following auxiliaries: • Sgt. Daniel F. Hyatt Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #891 • Hedrick-Rhodes Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5206 • Mars Hill Memorial Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign
Wars Post #5483 • Polk County Memorial Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #9116 • Green-Leagon-SimpsonLindsey Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #9157 • Hominy Valley Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #9939 • Womack-Bradley Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #10349 – article submitted by Joyce Preston
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During the recent North Carolina visit of VFW Ladies Auxiliary National President Gwendolyn Rankin, Polk County Memorial VFW Post #9116 Ladies Auxiliary President Joyce Preston presented Rankin a proclamation from the Town of Columbus and the Columbus VFW Post #9116 and auxiliary at the Ladies Auxiliary National President’s Banquet in Asheville, N.C. Mayor Eric McIntyre declared April 6, 2012 as “Step Up – Leave No Veteran Behind Day” in honor of the national president and all members of the VFW ladies auxiliary for their outstanding volunteer service to veterans and their families, the Town of Columbus and the country. Preston also presented Rankin with a 31-star U.S. flag, representing the year in which Columbus and Polk County were founded, as well as when Rankin’s native California joined the U.S. She was also given a N.C. state flag, a Buddy Poppy and a U.S. flag pin. Rankin also received information about the House of Flags in Columbus. Karen Lawrence from the Columbus VFW Post sang the national anthem and a tribute to all the branches of services. As VFW N.C. 16 th district
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