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Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Vol. 85 / No. 63

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Friday, April 27, 2012

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Tryon Estates sponsors PACWalk again PAC names Wilder Forest trail in honor of company The eighth annual PACWalk will be held on Saturday, May 5 at Tryon Estates. The event is the Pacolet Area Conservancyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spring celebration of conservation and the enjoyment of being outdoors. For the first four years, PACWalk was held in different places, including the Harmon Field area and FENCE. Then in 2009, Tryon Estates offered to host PACWalk. Residents adopted the event and busily recruited a host of walkers, who could choose the paved path around the lake or the woodland path. The Tryon Estates staff worked with PAC staff and volunteers to ensure that everything was well planned and managed. Tryon Estates Executive Director Nancy (Continued on page 4)

Pam Torlina (left), PAC land protection specialist; Larry Poe, chair of Tryon Estates PACWalk committee; Carole Bartol, PAC board president, and Nancy McKinstry, Tryon Estates executive director, stand beside the new sign for the Tryon Estates PACWalk Trail at PACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wilder Forest Preserve. (photo by Chris Bartol)

The Polk County elections office will be open for early voting on May 2 until 5 pm. All other county offices will close at 4 p.m. for an annual employee meeting. The last day to vote early in the primary is Saturday, May 5. The regular primary election day is Tuesday, May 8. Polk voters will choose three Democratic candidates for county commissioner, among other races.

24-year-old dies at Big Bradley by Samantha Hurst

Rescue workers recovered the body of Jesse Pague, 24, of Saluda from the bottom of Big Bradley Falls Thursday afternoon after hours of efforts, said Saluda Deputy Fire Chief Zach Pace. Rescue workers brought Pagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body out of the woods at 4:32 p.m. Workers struggled through the afternoon to complete the rescue as rain

storms moved through the area. A 911 call originally came in at 10 p.m. Wednesday reporting the hiker missing. The American Red Cross was called out shortly after midnight to support rescue crews working into the early morning hours to find the man and later to recover his body. (Continued on page 3)

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COMMUNITY COMMUNITY cALENDAR cALENDAR 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 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. PCHS JV/V baseball at home vs. Hendersonville, 4 p.m. PCHS V. softball at home vs. Hendersonville, 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. Medicinal Music Benefit, Friday, April 27, 6-9 p.m. at Rogers Park in Tryon. Put on by Polk

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The article on page 5 of the Thursday, April 26 Bulletin did not fully express Emily Bartlett’s response to question no. 3 at the Meet the Candidates forum, which asked: What experience do you have that would qualify you to deal with issues related to mountain ridgeline protection? Her response should have also read: “I’m not an expert on ridgetop or slope ordinances, but I do know people and if we are asking a community to embrace this self governance, then there must be a consensus. Right now in Polk County there is not. The process must involve all people.”

County High School’s Student Action for Global Awareness (SAGA) club. Family friendly event featuring live music, student acts. Free, but donations will benefit Doctors Without Borders. Narcotics Anon., Saluda Senior Center, Friday, 8 p.m.

Saturday

Polk County Democratic Party Men’s Club will meet Saturday, April 28, 8:30 a.m. at the Democratic headquarters in Columbus. Everyone is welcome. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba class, Saturdays, 9 a.m. Grassroots Art Project holds art classes to benefit Lennie’s Fund and the Humane Society, Saturdays from 9:30 – 11:30 a.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. 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. Rabies clinic, Saturday, April 28, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in front of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 40 Ward Street in Columbus.

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Local Weather Forecast:

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Tomorrow

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Today: Par tly cloudy, with 30 percent chance of rain. High 80, low 59. S a t u r d a y : M o s t l y Partly cloudy Mostly cloudy cloudy, with 20 percent chance of rain. High 84, low 59. Sunday: Mostly sunny, with 20 percent chance of rain. High 85, low 53. Monday: Partly cloudy, with 30 percent chance of isolated thunderstorms. High 75, low 54. Wednesday’s weather was: High 73, low 47, 0.05 inches of rain.

Hosted by the sheriff’s office. Cloverfield Vet will administer the shots. Tryon Fine Arts Center, Greensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra performance Saturday, April 28, 3 p.m. Free.

Monday

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Mondays, Harmon Field/Tryon, 7 a.m. - noon. Tryon Elementary School will hold kindergarten registration on Monday, April 30 from 8-10 a.m. and from 2-6 p.m. in the annex building, in the hall right outside the kindergarten classrooms. 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. Democratic Women’s Club will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, April 30 at 11 a.m. at the Democratic headquarters in Columbus. 828-894-3219. Christian Fellowship Luncheon, TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mondays except holidays, noon - 1 p.m.; food, fellowship and discussion of relevant issues; interdenominational. 828-859-5051. Chess Club, Mondays, 12:30

p.m., recreation room, LaurelHurst Apartments, Columbus. Open to anyone in community. 894-3336. Saluda Center Monday activities include line dancing at 12:30 p.m. For more information visit www.Saluda.com. PCHS V. softball at Mitchell, 4 p.m. Green Creek Community Center, line dancing, Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. PCHS JV softball at Mitchell, 5:30 p.m. Male Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Mondays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Landrum Library, free yoga classes. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Limited to first 30 people. Thermal Belt Stamp Club meets first and third Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Tryon Federal Bank in Columbus. Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 8 p.m., Columbus Presbyterian Church.

Tuesday

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Tuesdays, Ozone Drive and Hwy. 176, Saluda. Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, “We Care” is a weekly informal social group open to women coping with loss. The group meets at 9 a.m. at TJ’s Cafe in Tryon and is open to newcomers. For more information, contact Shannon Slater at 828-894-7000, 800-617-7132 or sslater@hocf.org. (Continued on page 39)

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• Bradley Falls (continued from page 1)

Pace said for the safety of rescue workers the recovery effort was called off until Thursday morning. Rescue workers returned around 9 a.m. Thursday but continuously were hampered by rain and storms moving through the area. Rescue workers began making the minimum 30-minute trek out to Big Bradley Falls around 11 a.m., before having to repel several hundred feet to retrieve the hiker’s body. Henderson County Rescue and Polk County Rescue Squads assisted Saluda Fire and Rescue throughout the day. Pace said working incidents like this require a special certification for wilderness rescue. To be certified for such rescues a department must have a minimum of eight members with more than 100 hours of specific high angle and ropes training.

Saluda Fire and Rescue, Polk Rescue Squad and Henderson County Rescue Squad trucks line the sides of Holbert Cove Road just outside where squad members worked all day Thursday, April 26 to recover the body of a missing hiker. The man was believed to have fallen from Big Bradley Falls while hiking. (photo by Samantha Hurst)

Pace said the Saluda Fire Department must call this training into use quite often, with calls bringing the department out to Bradley Falls once or twice a

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year at least. This would be at least the fifth death at Bradley Falls since the early 1990s. The last death was that of North Carolina firefighter

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Zieler completes embezzlement payments by Leah Justice

Former Polk County Tax Office employee Jenny Zieler appeared in a Polk County Superior Court administrative session April 18. Her probation was terminated because of the completion of payments. Zieler pled guilty in December 2009 to embezzling $49,744 from the tax office while she was employed. She was sentenced to 13 to 16 months, with the sentence being suspended for her to serve three years of supervised probation and the requirement to pay back the money. The embezzlement in the tax office, which was initially referred to as an “irregular transaction,” was discovered in 2006. County officials said a tax office employee had altered tax records

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McKinstry said, “Residents here are very ‘green’ oriented. They are into recycling and conservation and are very aware of the importance of protecting the natural resources we treasure in this area, so they are pleased to be working for the benefit of our local conservation organization, PAC.” Individuals and teams of walkers from various community groups enjoyed the trails and the Tryon Estates hospitality, including lunch in the dining room, where awards and prizes could be presented in comfort. In 2011, PACWalk was joined by PACRun, a 5K trail race held on a course especially designed by Tryon Estates resident Tryon Lindabury. The run, a timed race, is headed by Caroline Eller, activity director for Willowbrook Court at Tryon Estates and a runner herself. The Tryon Running Club is also involved and helps to promote the event. Last year’s overall winner, Polk County resident Curtis Rowe, went on to run natural way- page 6

through abatements, allowing reductions of property tax owed with no documentation to back up the reductions. The fraudulent transactions were said to have taken place between 2003 and 2006. Zeiler’s was the second embezzlement since 2002 in the tax office. Polk County has since installed new practices and security cameras to avoid any future fraudulent acts. Polk County has been the victim of several embezzlements since 2000, with employees in the register of deeds office, the school system and the sheriff’s and tax offices being convicted of embezzlement. All cases ended with guilty pleas and suspended sentences with probation and restitution.

the Boston Marathon this year. In recognition of the important role Tryon Estates has played in the success of PACWalk, a trail has been named at PAC’s Wilder Forest Preserve. Last week a sign was placed at the head of the trail. It reads, “The Tryon Estates PACWalk Trail, named in gratitude for the generous natural resource preservation support from the residents and staff of Tryon Estates.” In addition to Tryon Estates, PACWalk is sponsored by the following businesses: Nature’s Storehouse, Bonnie Brae Veterinary Hospital in Columbus, First Citizens Bank at Tryon Estates, Owens Pharmacy in Tryon and Tryon Estates, St. Luke’s Hospital in Columbus, Edward Jones in Columbus, PRO Physical Therapy in Columbus and Costco in Spartanburg. For information about registering for PACWalk or PACRun, call the PAC office at 828-8595060 or go to www.pacolet.org or strictlyrunning.com. – article submitted by Carole Bartol

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Travis McGraw is still being held at the Polk County Jail after a motion to lower his $750,000 bond was denied last week. McGraw appeared in Henderson County Superior Court on April 17. Although the bond hearing was held in Henderson County, McGraw’s trial will be held in Polk County. McGraw, 45, of Hendersonville, is charged with the first-degree murder of his wife Vanessa Mintz, who was found dead on Feb. 19, 2011 at the Saluda Mountain Lodge from a gunshot wound. The Saluda Mountain Lodge at the time was owned by Mintz’ family and she was working there the night before. Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Mark E. Powell did not modify McGraw’s bond, but ordered that if McGraw does make his current bond that he have no contact with Mary Beth Fisher, the woman he was allegedly having an affair with at the time of his wife’s murder. McGraw and Fisher exchanged text messages the night before Mintz was found dead, according to search warrants obtained in the case. The text messages include McGraw texting, “I know you love me and I love you.” Assistant District Attorney Beth Dierauf said Fisher gave

McGraw an ultimatum and Mintz ended up dead. A text from Fisher said, “You understand what Sunday phone call means…right?” McGraw responded, “Yes. Ma’am!!” Fisher replied, “That means I could call Vanessa and she would confirm you are NOT together? Because eventually, I will call.” McGraw’s attorney Tony Dalton told Judge Powell that McGraw was a lifelong resident of Henderson County and spent his life as a public servant, detailing McGraw’s career as an EMT, firefighter, police officer and his service in the U.S. Air Force until he was honorably discharged. McGraw was a Fletcher police officer until he was disabled. Dalton also said McGraw has no prior criminal history and no history of domestic violence. He asked for McGraw’s bond to be lowered to $300,000 so he could make bond and receive surgery for his back. Dierauf said McGraw is being charged with the most serious offense a person can be charged with and is facing life in prison without parole if convicted. She said she would asked for a much higher bond and also requested if McGraw does make bond that he have no contact with Fisher. Dierauf said the state feels if McGraw is released Fisher’s life could also be in danger.

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Brooks Saucier and Jerry Beckwith at the Assault on Marion ride in 2005 just weeks before Beckwith was formally diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s. (photo submitted)

Jerry’s Baddle fundraiser set for April 28 in Saluda Event benefits fight against ALS, Green River Access fund by Samantha Hurst

Kayaking and biking enthusiasts will have the opportunity Saturday, April 28 to take part in Jerry’s Baddle, a sporting event and festival honoring the life of Jerry Beckwith, an avid cyclist and kayaker who died of ALS on April 4, 2006. The kayaking and cycling race will lead off from Wilderness Cove Campground Saturday morning and conclude with an afternoon of live music and food, beginning at 1 p.m. Brooks Saucier of Lynn was a close friend of Beckwith’s. He said the race aims to keep Beckwith’s spirit alive by raising money to fight ALS. Organizers also desire to promote the type of community Beckwith loved. “He asked friends to keep him in their minds whenever they were

kayaking, biking or enjoying nature in general, because that was what he was all about,” Saucier said. “He had his quirky habits that made him Jerry but at the same time he was a hospice nurse who was used to taking care of other people so he was incredibly compassionate. He was also a professional triathlete back in the 80s and 90s, so he was a very driven and motivated person, too.” Saucier said once Beckwith received the diagnosis he stopped working and went to France to compete in the Tour de France. He then traveled to California to spend time with his sister. Saucier said he was determined to live fully what was remaining of his life. This included being present at the first Jerry’s Baddle, which took place two weeks before his death. Saucier said he got the idea to put something together in honor of Beckwith after see(Continued on page 9)

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ing another group of friends do something similar for a girl he went to school with who had Lou Gehrig’s disease. “The first year it was really just very basic – over the years people are getting more and more excited about it and competitive with it,” Saucier said. “[Jerry] thought it could be a really great event bringing a lot of people together. It’s the fact that so many people are so excited about it and enthusiastic about it that keeps it going.” Saucier said about 40 individuals come out to compete each year, including some pro-level kayakers. Registering Saturday morning at Wilderness Cove Campground, solo and team racers will paddle the famous Green River Narrows and then pedal a 26-mile bike race. Only experienced kayakers will race the Class V rapids in the 3-mile stretch of the Green Nar-

rows. The 26-mile bike course will challenge almost the same caliber of cyclists. The ride climbs a total of 4,000 feet as cyclists race up the infamous switchbacks, circle historic downtown Saluda, enjoy the Holbert Cove descent and ramble back up the Green River valley. Race day check-in is between 8-9 a.m. at Wilderness Cove. Those who are not interested in racing are invited to participate as spectators and festivalgoers. Saucier encourages spectators hiking into the Green Narrows gorge to watch the race to make a $20 donation afterwards toward the festival. He said if anyone is interested in supporting the cause they can select the “donate” button on the website, www.jerrysbaddle.org. Since its inception the event has raised over $50,000 in support of ALS and the Green River Access fund. To learn more about Jerry’s Baddle, visit www.jerrysbaddle. org.

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Kuykendall reunion April 29

This photograph is of Zeb Kuykendall, who was the Harmon Field caretaker from the 1940s until the mid to late 1960s prior to Shank Hipp taking over as caretaker. The Kuykendalls are holding a family reunion at Harmon Field this Sunday, April 29 with family members encouraged to bring old photographs of Zeb and/or Harmon Field in order to create a history book of Harmon Field. The reunion will be held at the long shed beginning at 1 p.m. Zeb Kuykendall spent his life in Tryon, had two children, Evelyn and James and died in 1967 shortly after retiring as Harmon Field caretaker. (photo submitted)

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The banjo sounds of “Soldier’s Joy” met latecomers as they arrived at Lanier Library’s Brown Bag Lunch on Tuesday, April 19. The traditional tune was appropriate both because the event featured Aliene Shields, wearing period costume, Aliene Shields speak- tells the audience at the April 19 Lanier ing about some of her Library Brown Bag Lunch about the Civil War experiences of her great-great-grandfather, family’s Civil War ex- Private Thomas Marion Shields of the 3rd S. periences and because C. Infantry, based on letters her family has the performer was preserved. (photo by Barbara Tilly) her relative, Shields because she felt it was important Flynn. Aliene, dressed in period cos- to tell the story of the common soltume, told the story of her great- diers and their families in the Civil great-grandfather, Private Thomas War. She was also challenged to Marion Shields of the 3rd S. C. write the book by Walter Slocum, Infantry, based on letters that her an acquaintance who is descended family has preserved. Also based from Major General Henry Warner on those letters, she has published Slocum. “I want to help keep the memoa book, “The Legacy of a Common Civil War Soldier: Private Thomas ry alive of Thomas and Amanda,” Marion Shields,” which she wrote Aliene said. The existence of the letters is with historian Mac Wyckoff. Thomas Marion Shields and his amazing for many reasons, Aliene wife, Amanda (Steadman), lived said. First, unlike many of the comin Fingerville, S.C., just south mon soldiers at the time, Thomas of the North Carolina line where could read and write. Amanda, Rutherford County abuts what was however, could not, so she had to then Spartanburg District, near the have help from a neighbor to read intersection of today’s Hwy. 9 and his letters and write hers in return. It was also hard to find paper Hwy. 11. The original New Hope Baptist Church, later moved to to write on, Aliene said. Letters Polk County, was built on Shields were written on anything that property in 1859. The family was could be made to work. For exrelated to the Camp, Patterson, ample, she said, once a letter had Gilbert, Harris and Waters families been received, it might be turned upside down and the reply written on both sides of the border. Aliene said she initially had between the lines of the original 28 letters Thomas wrote and later letter, on the edges and anywhere found six more in the possession else where there was space. Few letters from wives and of other family members in Gettysburg, Pa. A retired teacher, she said she decided to write a book (Continued on page 11)

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other family members to soldiers remain in existence, Aliene said, because soldiers didn’t want to take the chance of being killed with letters that might lead the enemy to harm their families. Thomas was 30 years old and had been married for seven years in 1862 when he and three of his brothers joined Kershaw’s Brigade, the 3rd S.C. Infantry of the Confederate Army, Aliene said. A fourth brother enlisted later. Two of his brothers died in the war, which Aliene said was not unusual at the time. One-third of all Confederate soldiers did not return home, she said. According to Aliene, Thomas fought his first battle in early May 1863 at Maryland Heights, Md., near Harper’s Ferry, Va. He and his brother, David Andrew, were both shot. David died, but Thomas recovered and rejoined his brigade near Chancellorsville, Va., where

he was wounded again. His war experiences, however, are not the focus of letters Thomas wrote during this time, Aliene said. Like those of most other common soldiers from that time, she said, his letters are primarily concerned with life at home: the health of the family, when to plant crops and other farm tasks. He ended every letter to his wife with the phrase, “I remain your true and faithful husband tell [sic] death,” Aliene said, probably to reassure her that he was not taking part in some of the activities for which soldiers were known. Thomas was able to visit home occasionally during 1863. Letters written while he was recuperating from his wound at Chancellorsville express concern about his wife, who had been feeling ill. It turned out she was pregnant, Aliene said, and when the baby, Mary, was born on Nov. 4, 1863, Thomas went AWOL to go home to see his family. He said he had promised Amanda that he would

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come, Aliene said, and that was more important to him than his commitment to the army. Thomas was court-martialed and punished for leaving his unit, and he then returned to the brigade, which was fighting battles in Virginia. Suffering from dysentery, he ended up in the hospital, first as a patient and then as a nurse, Aliene said. Eventually, he rejoined the Kershaw brigade in Charles- The family tree of Thomas and Amanda Shields. ton, S.C. and was (photo by Barbara Tilly) captured by Union troops in Cheraw, S.C. and held Aliene said all of Thomas’ letprisoner. Near the end of the war, ters ended with the phrase, “I send on March 5, 1865, he was given my best regards to my connections parole papers (although he did not and friends.” sign them, Aliene said) and was Those connections are still conallowed to go home. necting 150 years later, she said.

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SPECIALIZED SERVICES Mature woman with 20 years experience seeks private duty care. Very compassionate and has a great bedside manner. Experience with special needs, Alzheimer and Dementia patients. Full time or part time. Polk, Rutherford and surrounding areas. Please Call Melissa at (828)808-6646

Brandburn Oil Company, PROTECT YOUR HOME We Pump Out #1 and #2. AND FAMILY. USE Heating Oil and Diesel Oil. ONLY LICENSED AND Call 864-608-1779. INSURED CONTRACTORS.

Tommy's Home Improvement Roofs, renovations, siding, carpentry, decks, windows, screening. All Home Repairs. FREE estimates. Home: (828) 859 - 5608. Cell: (828) 817 - 0436.

PAINTING PIERCE PAINTING & FLOOR SANDING Specializing in Exterior Painting - Quality Work Call Gene 864-357-5222

DRIVERS/ DELIVERY/OTR Professional Truck Driver Training, Carriers Hiring Today! PTDI Certified Course, One Student per Truck, Potential Tuition Reimbursement. Approved WIA & TAA provider. Possible Earnings $34,000 first year. SAGE Technical Services & Isothermal, 828-2863636 ext 221 www.isothermal.edu/ truck

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Log Cabin on 3.02acs $139,900. stone fireplace, new well septic and appliances, lg deck, covered porch, creek, ez access, move in today. 828-286-1666

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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 OBS ANTED house, paved parking. Creek & great mtn. views. Just remodeled inside & Looking for Residential or out. Some appliances. Commercial Cleaning Job. $ 1 7 9 , 9 0 0 Call Have experience and ref- 864-978-7983 and leave erences. 828-817-9531 call back information.

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Your current 10-20 have you down? Why not Get Home, Get Paid, 2012 tractors/trailers to boot? 888-219-8040 Needed: Daycare Worker. Call 859-9967, M-F, 7am-5pm. Call for appt. Must be atleast 18 y/o.

HELP WANTED - MEDICAL / DENTAL Hospice of the Carolina Foothills is seeking applicants for the following positions: * Fulltime CNA – Hospice House , 7p-7a (Landrum, SC) * Fulltime RN Case Manager – South Carolina (Spartanburg County) For more information or to apply, please visit www.hocf.org

HOUSES FOR RENT 2 bth, Remodeled kitchen, sunroom off master, woodstove, w/d, nice yard, shop/studio. $950/mo. Thousand Pines 828-859-5858 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 Tryon: Main Floor, In town 2/1 Gourmet Kitchen. 1400 Sq Ft. Remodeled and very nice. W/D included. Landlord pays 1/3 utilities, carport. Available first of April. $690/mo plus 1 mo security deposit. 817-9897

Wonderful 1 Bdr Cottage. Living / Dining Room, Upgraded Kitchen, Hardwood Floors, Terrace. In 2 BR, 1 BA HOUSE FOR cludes heat & hot water. RENT IN TRYON’S OLD $600 / mo 864-415-3548 HUNTING COUNTRY. 1,200 sf furnished guest house featuring living/dinOBILE OME ing rm combo w/fireplace, ENTALS full kit, 1 extra lg bdrm & 1 regular size, lg screened FOR RENT in Green in front porch and stone Creek: 2 bed 2 bath mopatio. Water and land- bile home in peaceful setscaping included. $900.00 ting - hayfields, horses, mth. Call 305-494-5344 and 400 feet on Bear Creek. New wood floors, Big, beautiful 3BR, 3.5BA fresh paint, appliances, home w/ 2 Car garage in fireplace, porch, laundry Morgan Chapel Village, hook-up. Landscape and Columbus. $900/ mo + se- dumpster provided. $450 / curity & references. Also month 828-748-8400 option to buy. Call: (828)859-6018. For Rent: Mobile Home 2 Bdr, 2 Bath, No Pets Furnished House $450 / month 894-5082 Tryon Cottage - 1 bdrm, 1 bth. Cozy & clean. Walk to town. Deck overlooking PARTMENTS little stream. $500/mo. 828-859-5858 Thousand Pines 1 Bdrm Apartment

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Appliances included. Gowensville-Landrum $300/month 2 bdrm, 2 bth 5 yr. cusCall 864-590-0336 tom built home. Cooks kitchen, sunroom, gas ñreplace, W/d, garage. 1 Bedroom Apartment $1100/mo. 828-859-5858 $375, 2 Bedroom Apartment $575, for rent on Thousand Pines Horse Farm in Green Bring your horse. Looking for House Share Near Lake Creek. Lure, 1 to 2 people. Pri- 828-863-2979 a home? vate entrance & private parking. 1100 sq. ft, 2 BR/1 BA Apt. in Tryon heated, with two covered in great Tryon neighborLook in our classifieds section porches. Utility & DirectTV hood. $640 covers city included. No indoor smok- water & heat. Pets are a and learn of great ing. Fully furnished maybe -no smoking. Ref/ deals for you and $850/m, empty $750/m. lease/deposit. 828-8171209. Call 864-978-7983. your family. Physician office seeking LPN/Medical Assistant. Computerized charting/ Experience preferred. Resumes welcomed at Tryon Urgent Care or by fax to 828.859.2268.

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For Sale: Aged cow manure, clay free bottom land top soil, rotted sawdust, pine and hardwood bark mulch, sand, gravel, fill dirt. Delivered in dump truck or pickup size loads, or pick up yourself. Also will haul off brush, trash, For Rent: 1 BR on Private etc. 863-4453 Horse Farm in Green Creek. Completely FurORSES nished, Beautiful Setting, No Smokers, Gentle Pets QUIPMENT Ok. $650/month, $500 deposit, includes utilities, 1 or 2 Horse Carriage, with harness, holds 6 peosatellite. 828-863-4363 ple, needs work. Call 828-243-8264 Downtown Tryon, Elegant, 2 BR/1BA Duplex (1100 sf) on Pacolet St. New kitchen, bathroom, and wood floors, front and side porches. $650.00. 828-894-2029

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FOR RENT: PREMIUM one bedroom apartment: fully furnished, all utilities included. Located in Harmon Field area of Tryon. Enjoy the spectacular views and serene setting. $750/mo. Inquire at 828-817-9748.

Connemara TB cross, 9 yrs, gray, 16.1, Project Horse. Price Reduced. 864-770-5478 Horse 6 years old Paso Fino, smooth. Needs expert rider. Sorel with 4 white socks & strip on face $750 Call 828-243-8264

Interested in riding this summer? Looking for ARMS someone to help with expenses. Lovely show CREAGE hunter, safe, loves trail Potential Horse Farm ride. For more info. on Hogback Mt. Rd, 23 please call 706-825-1002. rolling acres with amazing views. Good location to Greenville or Spartanburg ORSE & Tryon. With Restrictions OARDING 828-817-4970 Board at Harley Horse Farm. Large stalls, daily OMMERCIAL turn out, on FETA lt. mnt. trail. Lots of TLC. Lighted OR ENT rings. Call Valerie at 20 W. Main St., Saluda, 828-817-3521, lv. msg. 1,500 sq ft plus an upstairs office, high visibility ANTED O & plenty of off street parking. Ideal for any use. UY EHICLES Mr. Eargle 828-243-4300 Want to buy junk vehicles! No title, no problem. Beautiful professional Must have ID. Will pick up office space for rent in anywhere, 24/7. Never Tryon / Columbus area. any towing fee. Price is $325 cash to max. $3325 (Behind Chamber of Commerce.) 450 square cash, on the spot. Call (828)748-6739 or (864) feet/ 3 offices. Call Mike 356-6076.

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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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Carolina, to wit: TRACT ONE: BEGINNING at an iron pin said iron pin stands North 77 degrees 40 minutes West 268 feet from Clouds rock corner, and runs thence South 12 degrees 20 minutes West 230 feet to an iron pin, the Northwest corner of Lot No. 13; thence South 77 degrees 40 minutes East 248 feet to an iron pin; thence North 12 degrees 20 minutes East 230 feet to any iron pin on outside line; thence with outside line North 77 degrees 40 minutes West 248 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 1.31 acres, more or less. The above described land is a part of Lots Nos. 13 and 14 of Denton Springs, Park Extension as represented by a plat thereof made by A.A. Merrick, Engineer and Surveyor by date of June 16, 1926. TRACT TWO: BEGINNING on an iron pin in or near the northern margin of North Carolina Secondary Road Number 1545, (known as Blanton Street Extension) said iron pin being the northwestern corner of the 1.31 acre tract of land described in a deed from Archic A. Feagan to Leona Loy Feagan dated August 20, 1959, recorded in Book 115, Page 76, Polk County Registry and running thence from said beginning iron pin North 79 degrees 20 minutes 40 seconds West 20.61 feet to and iron pin, a corner of the Hugh E. and Harriette Feagan Walker property; thence with the Walker line two calls as follows: South 17 degrees 20 minutes West 235.55 feet to an iron pin in the Max H. and Virgie H. Feagan line; thence with the Feagan line North 17 degrees 20 minutes East 20 feet to an old iron in the Southeastern. Corner of the property hereinabove referred to conveyed by deed recorded in Book 115,

Page 76, Polk County Registry: thence North 72 degrees 40 minutes West 249.70 feet to an old iron pin: thence North 17 degrees 20 minutes East 216.87 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 0.226 of an acre. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 900 Blanton Street, Columbus, NC 28722. Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are C. Mark Feagan. An Order for possession of the property may be is-

sued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 08-15649-FC02

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98 Cadillac Deville, KBB Value @$5500. Come see & make an offer. Call Steve 828-817-2265.

MOTORCYCLES / ATVS Polaris ATV- new tires, winch. 250cc ATV, 2 new back tires. Call (828) 817-6238 or (828)863-4551

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Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by C MARK FEAGAN TENANT IN SEVERALTY to MOUNTAIN 1ST BANK ORGANIZERS, LLC., Trustee(s), which was dated August 12, 2005 and recorded on August 17, 2005 in Book 331 at Page 223, Polk County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 30, 2012 at 1:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Polk County, North

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The public shall hereby take notice that on Thursday, May 10, 2012, 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 a Special Use Permit SU-01-12 Application and a Variance Application. The Planning and Adjustment Board will review, in accordance with the Code of Ordinances 154.045 (B)(3) a proposed Special Use Permit for a 0.25 acre lot with an existing single wide mobile home and 154.045 (B)(4) variance for property width. 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 May 10, 2012 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 April 27 and May 4, 2012 PUBLIC HEARING

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Facebook opens Rutherford data center Facebook has begun operation at its new data center in Rutherford County. The center, which Facebook start constructing about 16 months ago in Forest City, N.C., will be the company’s first “live test” of an outdoor air-cooling design. The facility is expected to match the energy efficiency of Facebook’s data center in Oregon. Facebook plans to construct a second data center on the property later this year. The $450 million Forest City data centers are located on about 135 acres off Hwy 74. The new centers, expected to create about 250 construction jobs and 35 to 45 full-time and contract jobs, will handle some of the traffic for Facebook’s 845+ million users. – source: www.tweaktown. com, 4-20-12; www.engagdet. com, 4-21-12

program called “Reducing Our Carbon Paw Print,” reduced petroleum usage and constructed a new Health and Human Sciences Building that will be eligible for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. Appalachian State features North Carolina’s largest wind turbine, offers free mass transit and uses a state-of-the-art composting facility. The university reports that more than 80 percent of its departments and 50 percent of faculty are involved in research relating to sustainability. Wa r r e n Wilson College has been named one of the greenest schools in the nation by the Sierra Club, the National Wildlife Foundation, GreenLivingOnline.com and The Princeton Review. The college, which uses green building standards for all new construction and retrofitting, has an Environmental Leadership Center offering sustainabilityfocused events and programs for students and the community. The college is working to reduce campus-wide emission by 80 percent by 2020. Warren Wilson’s EcoDorm is the first LEED Platinum residence hall in the nation. The dorm was built by students with wood repurposed or sustainably harvested on campus and includes solar panel window awnings, composting toilets, rainwater catchment systems and other energy efficiency features. – source: Asheville Citizen Times, 4-24-12)

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*** Western North Carolina is home to four colleges on “The Princeton Review’s Guide to 322 Green Colleges: 2012 Edition.” Appalachian State University, UNC Asheville, Warren Wilson College and Western Carolina University made the list. The Princeton Review also notes that its survey of 7,445 college applicants found that nearly seven out of 10 said information regarding a school’s commitment to the environment would influence their decision to attend the school. This year was the first time that UNC-Asheville made the list. The university has reduced petroleum usage by more than 45 percent from 2005 and has made significant improvements in green building and infrastructure on the campus. Western Carolina made the list for the second year in a row. The university launched a campus-wide energy conservation

*** In the first test of North Carolina’s new Racial Justice Act, Superior Court Judge Greg Weeks ruled that race played a part in the prosecution of Marcus Robinson (Continued on page 11)

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and he should be removed from death row. A jury that included nine whites, two blacks and one American Indian convicted Robinson of murdering 17-year-old Erik Tornblom in 1991. Judge Weeks said prosecutors’ decisions were influenced by race. The state’s Racial Justice Act, adopted in 2009, allows prisoners who are sentenced to death to seek a reduction to life in prison without parole if race is found to have played a role in the conviction. Judge Weeks said race played a “persistent, pervasive and distorting role” in jury selection as black jurors were eliminated twice as often as white jurors. A Michigan State University study, used by Robinson’s defense, found that 31 of 160 people on North Carolina’s death row had all-white juries and 38 had only one person of color. Republicans in the N.C. General Assembly say they will con-

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tinue fighting to repeal the new Racial Justice Act, which they claim is effectively a moratorium on the death penalty in North Carolina. – source: www.newsobserver. com, 4-20-12 *** North Carolina ranks third in the nation for growth of women-owned businesses in the past 15 years, according to the State of Women-Owned Business Report from American Express Open. The report found that North Carolina has approximately 256,400 women-owned businesses in 2012, with the highest concentration found in health care and social assistance. Nationwide the report found there are more than 8.3 million businesses in the country that are owned by women, which is up 83 percent since 1997. North Carolina trailed only Georgia and

Nevada for growth in womenowned businesses. – source: www.examiner.com, 4-5-12 *** A dozen of the top 100 golf courses in North Carolina are located in the western part of the state. North C a r o l i n a ’s Golf Panel released its annual ranking of the top courses in the state, which was topped again this year by Pinehurst No. 2 in Pinehurst, N.C. While the Pinehurst area is home to five of the courses in the top 10, Western North Carolina had numerous courses make the list, including Bright’s Creek Golf Club in Mill Spring. Bright’s Creek was the seventh ranked course in the western part of the state and the 25th overall. The top ranked course in the western part of the state was Grandfather Golf and Country

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Club in Linville, N.C., ranked second overall in the state. The North Carolina Golf Panel is a 135-memger organization that includes journalists, golf professionals, college coaches, noted amateurs and business leaders. – source: Charlotte Business Journal, 4-21-12 *** Greenville, S.C. will host its first international film festival this weekend. The 2012 International Film Festival, held at multiple locations downtown, began on Thursday, April 26 and continues through Saturday, April 28. The nonprofit event, aimed at bringing together film enthusiasts and film makers, will feature about 50 independent films from around the U.S. and the world. The films will be shown in blocks of four to six films in a two- to three hour-period. For more information, visit www.gviff.com. – source: www.examiner.com, 4-23-12

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Polk district court results In Polk County District convicted of speeding 92 mph Court held Wednesday, April in a 65 mph zone. Ledford was 18, 2012 with Judge T. Mack sentenced to 12 months unsuBrittain presiding, 126 cases pervised probation, a $92 fine were heard. Some cases were and court costs. Joseph Jeremy Lewis was continued, dismissed or sent to convicted of driving while superior court. The following persons were license revoked. Lewis was convicted of a crime (names are sentenced to 12 months unsugiven as they appear in court pervised probation, a $200 fine and court costs. records): Lindsay B. Maio was conJonathan David Clary was convicted of simple possession victed of speeding 96 mph in of a schedule IV controlled a 65 mph zone and following substance. Clary was sentenced too closely. Maio was sentenced to 12 months to 24 hours of unsupervised community Court Results probation, a service, a $100 $96 fine and fine and court court costs. costs. Kimberly Russell Moss was David Patrick Hefner was convicted of driving after con- convicted of level 3 driving suming under age 21 and level 5 while impaired. Moss was sendriving while impaired. Hefner tenced to 18 months supervised was sentenced to 12 months probation, 72 hours of commuunsupervised probation and nity service, a $300 fine, $300 court costs for driving after in restitution to the state bureau consuming and 12 months un- of investigation and court costs. Sabrina Renee Painter was supervised probation, 24 hours of community service, a $100 convicted of failure to appear fine and court costs for driving on misdemeanor. Painter was sentenced to 12 months unsuwhile impaired. Ashley Nicole Johnson was pervised probation, a $75 fine convicted of possession/con- and court costs. Donna Michelle Praytor sumption beer/wine on unauthorized premise. Johnson was convicted of driving while was sentenced to 12 months license revoked and possession unsupervised probation, a $25 of drug paraphernalia. Praytor was sentenced to 55 days in jail fine and court costs. Ross Patrick Kelly was con- with credit for time served. Griffin Mal Richardson was victed of level 5 driving while impaired. Kelly was sentenced convicted of providing fictito 12 months unsupervised pro- tious information to an officer, bation, 24 hours of community possession of drug parapherservice, a $100 fine, $300 in nalia and carrying a concealed restitution to the state bureau weapon. Richardson was senof investigation and court costs. tenced to five days in jail with Joann M. Kemper was con- credit for time served. Mark Wilkins was convicted victed of possession of drug paraphernalia. Kemper was of driving while license resentenced to 12 months unsu- voked. Wilkins was sentenced pervised probation, a $100 fine to 12 months unsupervised probation, a $100 fine and court and court costs. Roger Walter Ledford was costs.

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Polk superior court results Trinity Justice was convicted In Polk County Criminal Superior Court Administrative of three counts of felony probaSession held April 18 with tion violation out of county. Judge Mark E. Powell pre- Justice was sentenced to 83 siding, 73 cases were heard. days in jail with 83 days credit Some cases were continued or and to continue on probation. Jonathan Jamez Lebeck was dismissed. The following persons were convicted of felony probation convicted of a crime (names are out of county. Lebeck’s probagiven as they appear in court tion was terminated. Randy Rashawn Littlejohn records): was convicted Wa y m a n of false stateDale Allison Court Results ment making was convicted insurance apof possession of methamphetamine and pos- plication. Littlejohn was sensession of drug paraphernalia. tenced to five days in jail with Allison was sentenced to 30 credit for time served. Domonique Deshae Miller months supervised probation was convicted of false stateand court costs. Bruce Wayne Glover was ment making insurance applicaconvicted of obtaining property tion. Miller was sentenced to under false pretense. Glover one year unsupervised probawas sentenced to 30 months tion and court costs. Christopher D. Nesbitt was supervised probation and court convicted of attaining propcosts. Joseph Kevin Gravely was erty under false pretense and convicted of felony possession conspiracy to make false stateof a schedule II controlled sub- ments on insurance application. stance. Gravely was sentenced Nesbitt was sentenced to one to one year supervised proba- year unsupervised probation and court costs. tion and court costs. Kadsha Webster was conCasey Ryan Johnson was convicted of felony probation victed of false statement makviolation. Johnson was sen- ing insurance application. Webtenced to 90 days in jail with 14 ster was sentenced to one year days of credit and to continue unsupervised probation and court costs. on probation upon release.

Stony Knoll CME Church holds revival April 29 – May 2 Stony Knoll CME Church will hold its spring revival Sunday, April 29 – Wednesday, May 2. The theme is “Spring Clean Your Life.” Speakers will include: • April 29, 3 p.m.: Clifton Harris of Bunton CME Church in Spartanburg • April 30, 7 p.m.: Rev. Barbara Phillips, St. Luke’s CME Church in Tryon • May 1, 7 p.m.: Rev. Thom-

as Abrams, Mt. Olive CME Church in Greenville, S.C. • May 2, 7 p.m.: Rev. Eleanor Miller, New Zion CME Church in Mill Spring Rev. Arbutus Hines is the pastor of Stony Knoll CME Church. Sandra Forney is evangelism president. All are welcome. – article submitted by Sandra Forney

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Polk library celebrates National Bookmobile Day

Polk County Public Library recently celebrated National Bookmobile Day with a special children’s program with crafts, storytime (in the bookmobile!) and a specially designed cake. (photo submitted by Tracey Daniels)

ICC offers class in photo editing basics with Photoshop Elements Instructor Carolyn Michel will teach students how to create, edit, organize and share images using Adobe Photoshop Elements in a class at Isothermal Community College’s Polk Center. The class will meet each Wednesday starting May 2 from 9 a.m. to noon. Photoshop Elements contains many of the features of Adobe

Photoshop but with fewer and simpler options. Requirements for the class include recognizing and understanding menus and tools, understanding file naming and saving and using a flash drive. Call 828-894-3092 for more information or to register. – article submitted by Carolyn Michel

Medicinal Music benefit April 27 The Student Action for Global Awareness (SAGA) club will present its third Medicinal Music concert Friday, April 27 from 6-9 p.m. at Rogers Park in Tryon. A family-friendly event, the concert will feature live music from local artists, as well as student acts. The performers will include: • Aaron Burdett • Cole Pellat, Cade Underwood and Madison Alexander

• Cassidy Sorenson • Noah Stockdale Although the concert is free, donations will be welcome and will benefit Doctors Without Borders, an international humanitarian organization that provides medical services to people in need in more than 60 countries. For more information, call 828-551-7604. – article submitted by Kari Malkki

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Congratulations to a very special person, Bennett Hinsdale, who celebrated his 103rd birthday on April 2, 2012. Bennett is a lifelong resident of Green Creek, and at the age of 100, he mowed his own grass, and got his daily exercise by walking about three miles a day. This remarkable man is the oldest graduate of Green Creek High School, and has attended most of our annual Green Creek School Reunions. In 2009, when he was 100 years old, Bennett brought his framed diploma to the reunion Bennett Hinsdale singing patriotic and shared memories of his school songs at the Green Creek School Reunion in June, 2009. He was days at Green Creek High School 100 years old at the time this during the 1920s. When we began picture was taken. (photo by Opal to sing the alma mater, Bennett Sauve) walked to the piano and joined the group of local musicians leading County at the time she started that the singing. His beautiful voice church. The other church was ARP amazed us as he sang patriotic and and was located only two miles gospel songs from memory. away, at Hillcrest School. Bennett has been an inspiraThe Associate Reformed tion to many of (ARP) Presbyus and, at 103, terian Church The View is still a blessing women had built From to all who know Hillcrest InstiSandy Plains him, especially tute in 1915. The his caregivers at merger (or reorOpal Sauve 863-2437 Rosecrest nursganization as it ing center. was sometimes Mark your calendars now for called) took place four years later. the 16th Annual Green Creek This merger was very unusual in School Reunion that will be held those days but it worked. Deacons on Sunday, June 10 from 2 until 5 and elders were chosen from both p.m.. As usual, this all - inclusive churches. Among them were reunion will be held at the former Claude Jolley, Watt Greenway, school, now the Green Creek Frank Rodgers, John Willard, S.B. Community Center on Coxe Rd. Weaver, Arthur Whitesides, Mort Hickory Grove Baptist Church Cornwell, Leroy Smith, N.M. is hosting a very special Bible Brannon, J.S. Watson and Howard study, the Beth Moore Series, on Turner. Most of these early church Monday evenings. For informa- leaders still have relatives living tion, call Dr. Michael Keel at in this area roday. 828-863-2529. Happy birthday to Tim Hines, Recently, I came across anoth- Kerry Ford, Defoy Johnson, Kay er bit of local history, a page from Gee, David Pusey, Chris Pittman, the minutes of the history of the Clifford Collins, Amy Maddox, Sandy Plains ARP Church. It refers Caroline Sauve, Lily Grace Madto merging of the two Presbyterian dox and Margaret Collins. Among churches here on Nov. 20, 1919. those couples celebrating their One of those churches had wedding anniversaries this month been started in a brush arbor about are Chris and Melanie Smith, 1830 by “Granny Mac” (Margaret Marsha and Keith White, Floyd McFarland). This church was a and Janet Sauve and Julie and Southern (not U.S.) Presbyterian Lyles Stott. Congratulations to Church. all of you! There were only two other If you have news of this area, churches in (present day) Polk please call me at 828-863-2437.

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Emorie Whitman with her physical therapists at UNC Chapel Hill, after surgery. (photo submitted by Julie Collins)

A story of courage and love This is a story of courage, Saluda School, is a young man strength and love; of connection with a family of his own now. and the kindness of many people When Emorie came along, Will toward one special little girl who stepped up to be the big brother has dealt with cancer. from the minute she was born. Most folks in the Saluda area Now 14, Emorie has already as well as surrounding areas faced more than most kids her know Julie Fosage will ever ter Collins and know. You can Saluda her daughter tell she’s got News & the same inner Emorie Whitman, a special Notations s t r e n g t h h e r needs student own mom has, by Bonnie Bardos although she in Spartanburg. With lifelong doesn’t quite ties thanks to family and friends, understand the disease, the pain, Julie and family have lived in Sa- or why it happened to her. luda and Landrum and have close Diagnosed late last year with connections to the area: Julie is osteosarcoma, a form of childwell-known for her hair-cutting hood bone cancer that strikes in expertise at Brenda’s Shear Magic the early teen years, Emorie has salon on Trade Street in Tryon. dealt with hair loss, pain, chemo These days, she’s been at treatments and most recently, Emorie’s side more than at work, complicated surgery that took dealing with on-going doctor the better part of a day to remove visits, chemo rounds and her the tumor on her leg bone—she daughter’s surgery. It’s not been just returned home from a stay an easy road, but those who know at UNC Chapel Hill. Of course, her know she’s made of tough mom Julie was with her all the material. Julie’s son, Will, who attended (Continued on page 23)

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Fundraising event May 6 for George Alley at Tryon Depot George Alley, formerly the supervisor for Harmon Field in Tryon, is running for the N.C. House of Representatives District 113, serving Polk, Transylvania and southern Henderson counties. The Committee to Elect George Alley will hold a meet-and-greet candidate fundraising event on Sunday, May 6 at the Tryon Depot (www.tryondepotroom.com) from 11:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to drop in to learn more about the issues,

have a snack and show their support. Alley said the Democratic Party asked him to run as a candidate for the District 113 House of Representatives seat. To learn about Alleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s platform, visit www.georgealley.org. Donations may be mailed to: The Committee To Elect George Alley, 326 Fairlane Rd., Columbus, N.C. 28722. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; article submitted by George Alley

Silver Creek Community Funfest Saturday, April 28 The Silver Creek Community Funfest will be held on Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The free event features food, games and fun for adults and kids. Directions: From Silver Creek Road, turn left on Chimney Rock Road at the fire station. Take the

second left off Chimney Rock Road. The festival will be held in the large field on the left. All are welcome. The event is sponsored by Silver Creek Baptist Church and Silver Creek Community. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; article submitted by Don Yarbrough

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Barn Artist Hagan begins first S.C. project at BRCA

Scott Hagan, the Barn Artist, began his first project in South Carolina at the Blue Ridge Christian Academy gym on Sunday, April 22. Hagan is on a mission to paint the side of a barn or building in all 50 states. The final unveiling of his work at BRCA will be on Saturday, April 28 as part of the Heritage Festival, which will be held from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. It will feature a variety of local artists and musicians, including Brown Family Ministries and Rabon Creek. Artist demonstrations, kids’ games, hay rides, a tractor show and a police K-9 demonstration will be other highlights, along with an appearance by Dean Campbell, The Squire of the Dark Corner. (photo submitted by Angie Dentler)

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Hannon to speak at Historical Association On May 1 at 2:30 p.m. in the Polk County Historical Association Museum in Columbus, Jamal Hannon will speak about the second oldest family company in Polk County. Hannon Hauling is celebrating 100 years of service in Polk County. Hannon will offer stories of the early business, its connections to other businesses in the community and his extended family. Everyone is welcome. (photo submitted by Kathy Taft)

West Point Baptist holds annual fundraising auction April 28 West Point Baptist Church will hold its 11th annual Johnny Hill Memorial Fundraising Auction on Saturday, April 28 beginning at 10 a.m. Viewing and breakfast will be held from 8-10 a.m., and lunch will served from 11 a.m. until.

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Tryon Women’s Golf Association results for Tuesday, April 24 The Tryon Women’s Golf Association event for April 24 at Tryon Country Club was Captain’s Choice. The winning team, with a score of 39, included Jane Templeton, Helen Faber, Lib McKeller and Christine Mariotti. The golf was followed by the monthly

luncheon meeting chaired by Caroline Brown with the help of Ann Gargiulo and Delia Tittle. On May 1, the event will be low gross, low net, low putts and closest to the pin on #5. Sign up at the pro shop. – article submitted by Betty Murray

Singing at Big Level Baptist April 29 Big Level Baptist Church will hold a singing Sunday, April 29 at 7 p.m. An encore performance of the Easter musical will be given. James Henson will preach Sunday, April 29 at the 11 a.m.

service. On Saturday, April 28, a yard sale/car wash will be held from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. – article submitted by Judy Jackson

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Tryon Fine Arts Center recently held two programs offering students and adults the opportunity to explore Improvisational theater. Both programs, led by Darlene Cah, were designed to stretch participants’ imagination and comfort level with on-the-spot creativity. Pat Gass (below) participates in a group exercise during the Explore the Arts program on Thursday, April 12. Explore the Arts programs take place the first Thursday of every month at TFAC. Above, Marianne Carruth, Alexa Hughes and Lavin Cuddihee (not shown) create a scene supported by the musical talent of pianist Pam McNeil during the musical improvisation class offered Saturday, April 14. Cah is currently formulating another series of improv classes to be held at TFAC. For information, call 828-859-8322 or email marianne@ tryonarts.org. (photo submitted by Marianne Carruth)

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Second Tryon Gallery Trot attracts crowds and new art venues The second Tryon Gallery Trot of the 2012 season will be held Saturday, May 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. Organizers said this community event, in its second year, continues to attract enthusiastic crowds and new art venues to experience. The first “trot” on March 14 consisted of 12 stops along Trade Street and sidestreets; this “trot” boasts 13. They are: Richard Baker Studio, The Book Shelf, Bravo Interiors, Bravo Outdoor Marketplace, Green River Gallery, Kathleen’s, New View Realty, Pine Crest Inn, Skyuka Fine Art, Tryon Fine Arts Center, Tryon Painters & Sculptors, Vines & Stuff and Upstairs Artspace. Most of the galleries, as well as other participating businesses with art, display new art and artistic accessories at every “trot.” In addition, artists they represent are often on hand to talk about their work. Food, drink and live music

Lauren Veale, Fran Friday and Julia Hill enjoy a recent “trot” at New View Realty. The art in the background is by Saluda’s Jim Shackelford. (photo submitted by Nancy Holmes)

round out an evening of strolling, viewing and greeting friends. Future “trots” this year are scheduled for June 23, Aug. 11,

Sept. 29 and Nov. 3. The Tryon Gallery Trot is sponsored by the Tryon Downtown Development Association.

For more information, visit www. downtowntryon.org. – article submitted by Nancy Holmes

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Landrum Cardinals win one, lose one championship at region by Joey Millwood

It was a bittersweet night at Landrum on Wednesday as one set of Cardinals kept a streak alive and another lost for the first time in more than a decade. Landrum hosted the Region II-1A Championship Track Meet on Tuesday and Wednesday. On one end, the Landrum boys cruised to an easy and dominating victory. The Cardinals scored 273 points to win their 12th consecutive region title. The next best score was Christ Church with 86 points. On the girls’ side, a streak ended. Southside Christian snuck up and squeaked out a victory over the Lady Cardinals. The Lady Cardinals had won 12 consecutive region titles, but lost to the Lady Sabres 181-163 as the final tally was counted on Wednesday night. The men were led by Peyton McCarter. The junior won the pole vault, the 100-meter run, and ran a leg of the 4x100, which included Cole McDowell, Aaron Bryant and JoJo Wilkins. He also finished second in the 200-meter run. “I always just want to win,” McCarter said. “Every time, I want to do my best.” The Cardinals are the defending state champions but the team is a little different this year. The

Landrum’s Danny Bruce runs in the 1600-meter race on Wednesday, April 25. The Cardinal boys’ track team won the Region II-1A Track Championship after the two-day event on Tuesday and Wednesday. Bruce was a member of the 4x800 relay team that won first place. (photo by Joey Millwood)

Cardinals may not get a lot of first place finishes, head coach Russell Mahaffey said, but the team is filled with quality depth that will drive them forward. “That’s our strength,” Mahaffey said. That strength played out over the last two days. The Cardinals have all the events covered as

they head toward the Upper State finals. “That’s something to really be proud about,” Mahaffey said. On day one, Cole McDowell won the triple jump and Chasten Thomas won the discus and shot put. Other Cardinals who won on Tuesday included Daisha Whitmire in discus (89’2”); Holly

Ricket in shot put (27’10”); Hunter Conley in the high jump (6’); Landrum’s 4x800 relay team of Danny Bruce, Will Brown, Kevin Human and Troy Hodge (8:48); and McCarter in pole vault (12’). On Wednesday, McCarter, the 4x100 relay team and Paul Miller added wins. Miller won the 110-meter and 400-meter hurdles.

Polk County High School conference track finals results, April 25 Polk County High School hosted the Western Highlands Conference Track & Field Finals Wednesday, April 25. Polk’s Rebecca Elliott took first place in four events; 4x800, 400 meter, 800 meter and 4x400 she was also named track event most valuable player. Polk County’s men’s team was lead by Cary Littlejohn who won three first place medals; 100

meter, 200 meter and long jump. Team scores for the Women: Hendersonville 176, Polk County 117.50, Owen 100, Avery 61, Mitchell 55, Thomas Jefferson 53, Mountain Heritage 36.50 and Madison 33. Scoring for the Lady Wolverines: Shot Put - Charlie Bullock 29-4.5 second; Long Jump - Maggie Phipps 12-10 fifth, Aliyah

Mullins 12-1 sixth; Triple Jump - Alli Halbkat 24-1.75 sixth; High Jump - Rebecca Mitchell 4-6 sixth; 4x800 (Elliott, Mary Kate Christiansen, Shelby Wells, Casey McDowell) 10:41.98 first; 100 Meter - Autumn Miller 13.93 fourth, Nakiyah Miller 13.95 fifth; 4x200 (Wells, Erica Metcalf, N. Miller, Sara Zapille) 2:11.31 fourth; 1600 Meter - McDowell 5:44 second;

4x100 (N. Miller, Zapille, Wells, Metcalf) 1:04.30 fifth; 400 Meter Elliott 59.84 first, A. Miller 1:00.57 third, Christiansen 1:03.51 fifth; 300 Meter Hurdles - Phipps 59.25 fourth, 800 Meter - Wells 2:53.91; 200 Meter - Christiansen 28.52 fourth, A. Miller 29.09 eighth; 3200 Meter - McDowell 13:52.98 (Continued on page 31)

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Competitors included, left to right, Ava Anderson of Norcross, Ga.; Rachael Davis of Columbus; Chloe Dickson of Woodruff, S.C.; Isaac Greene of Landrum; Sydney Housinger of Tryon (Champion); Connor Brown (Finalist) of Campobello; Hannah Maybry of Campobello; Frances Padgett of Tryon; Ava Bragg of Boiling Springs, S.C.; Brett Anderson of Norcross, Ga. Tournament director was Cary Davenport.

Carolina Junior Tennis hosts USTA sanctioned tennis Carolina Junior Tennis, a United States Tennis Association (USTA) organizational member, recently hosted the first sanctioned USTA tennis tournament in this area at Landrum High School. Age groups competing in the tournament were 8 years and under, 10 years and under and 12 and under. Additionally, match play was arranged for several players 14 years of age and younger. Winners in the tournament were: Boys 10 and under - Kearns White, champion from Landrum, and finalist Ben Anderson from Norcross, Ga.; Girls 10 and under – Molly Fosworth, champion from Campobello, S.C., and finalist

Elizabeth Pressley from Inman, S.C.; and girls 112 and under – Kylie Sloan, champion from Holly Springs, S.C., and finalist Taylor Roberts from Greenville, S.C. A second USTA tournament will be held Saturday, Oct. 6 at Landrum High School and Chapman High School in Inman. This tournament will feature 8, 10,12,14 and 18 and under play. A sanctioned tournament allows players to earn points toward their state rankings. The more points a player earns the higher the ranking they achieve. The higher ranking then allows them the opportunity to compete in more

difficult tournaments including the state closed events in which players qualify for Southern level play. North and South Carolina are among nine states that make up the Southern Section of the United States. There are 17 sections in the United States and the top players from these sections play in National Tournaments. High rankings determine future scholarship and financial athletic offers for high school students. The Southeastern Conference is considered the top tennis conference in the United States, followed by the Pac 10 and the ACC. – article submitted by Barbara Childs

• Track finals

49-4.5 first, Jay Sutton 40-4.50 third; Discus - Sutton 128-7 first, Cunningham 116-9 fourth; Long Jump - Littlejohn 21-2 first; Triple Jump - Donte Poston 39-.5 third; Pole Vault - Kevin Angier 10-6 second, Anthony Marino 7-6 third, Mason Umlauf 7-6 fourth; 4x800 (Andy Conner, Jacob Collins, Kyle Whitson, Marcus Twitty) 9:11.58 second; 100 Meter - Littlejohn 11.30 first, Tyler Hanson 12.36 eighth; 4x200 (Dalvin Littlejohn,

Carlos Chavez, Hunter McSwain, Hanson) 1:44.08 fifth; 1600 Meter - Whitson 5:01 fourth, Collins 5:03 fifth; 4x100 (Chavez, McSwain, Hanson, D. Littlejohn) 49.70 sixth; 400 Meter - Conner 52.47 first, M. Twitty 56.23 eighth; 200 Meter - Littlejohn 22.49 first; 3200 Meter - Collins 11:47.03 sixth; 4x400 (Conner, Whitson, Umlauf, C. Littlejohn) 3:39.02 2nd. Polk will host the Regional Final Meet Saturday, May 5.

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third; 4x400 (Elliott, Phipps, Christiansen, A. Miller) 4:21.98 1st. Team scores for the Men: Hendersonville 139, Polk County 123.50, Mitchell 114, Owen 101, Avery 66, Mountain Heritage 63.50, Thomas Jefferson 51.50, Madison 1. Scoring for the Wolverines: Shot Put - Markece Cunningham

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This is a case I did not intend to relate because there are so many other pressing issues to relate but things went so quickly and smoothly I decided to share it. It was early Tuesday evening a few weeks ago when I received a call from a frantic Danielle Scruggs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lennie, we have a young Siberian Husky who has been attacking a farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chickens for awhile now.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where is he now Danielle?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cowboy couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pick him up because heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just over the line, he knows the farmer, who is a good guy, who tried to find his owner but if something wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t done heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d reluctantly have to shoot him.â&#x20AC;? Again I asked, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where is he now?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have him in a crate but I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Yukon keep him at my house and the Humane Society is closed tomorrow. softly to him he leaned into me tests and shots.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alright Lennie,â&#x20AC;? Tommy I was wondering if we could get with contentment, savoring human replied, â&#x20AC;&#x153;do you want us to hold him to Dogwood Farms till Thurs- contact. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Does he have a name?â&#x20AC;? I him too?â&#x20AC;? day morning.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Josh canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you will, doc, until I work an animal without proof of vac- asked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not that I things out.â&#x20AC;? cinations, DaniAs I headed back to the recepknow of,â&#x20AC;? Danielle, couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you Humane Society tion area I ran into Linda and her elle replied. just keep him in a Special Cases â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s call daughter. crate and get him Leonard Rizzo â&#x20AC;&#x153;Are you Lennie?â&#x20AC;? him Yukon,â&#x20AC;? I down to Lanâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes maâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;am, you must be said as I slipped a drum vet in the morning?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;What then, Lennie?â&#x20AC;? leash over his head. Yukon walked Linda.â&#x20AC;? She nodded and asked if she â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll put him in my name and on lead without any trouble at all see that he gets the full bank of as I took him for a short walk to could see the dog. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of course,â&#x20AC;? I said, heading tests and shots and then weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll go relieve himself. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He trusts you,â&#x20AC;? Danielle called out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d better, back to fetch him, â&#x20AC;&#x153;weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve named from there.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sweet and beautiful heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in my hands now,â&#x20AC;? I answered him Yukon.â&#x20AC;? When I brought him back Lennie.â&#x20AC;? I laughed in response, while rubbing his head. Inside, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t they all sweetheart? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll staff marveled at his beauty as out, the young lady and her mom Jodi began filling out the papers fawned all over him and Yukon, see you tomorrow morning.â&#x20AC;? Dana Meyer and Terry Ed- placing him in my name. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the ham, was lapping it all up. wards got involved in the Huskyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s calling him Yukon,â&#x20AC;? I said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and I It was love at first sight. Their plight and his story began flashing estimate him to be about a year and desire was to wait for him and back and forth on the Internet. a half old but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have Dr. Maiolo take him home that day; they had driven nearly an hour and a half Linda Smith and her family be- confirm that.â&#x20AC;? Danielle had to leave for work to get him. After I brought him came very interested and wanted to meet him and help pay for his but before leaving said that Linda back in to Tommy I explained Smith would be coming in with that it wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be fair to either bills. I arrived at 7:45 a.m., the vets her daughter for Yukon. I took of them or Yukon to take him as office had already been alerted on Yukon in the back and weighed is. The young lady was visibly what was happening. Danielle him, 54 pounds, then consulted disappointed and in tears. I gave was already there with the dog with Dr. Maiolo. Tommy agreed her a hug, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Please have faith in me in her car and I walked over. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is that a year and a half was a good dear, as soon as he has a clean bill he friendly Danielle?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sweet as age estimate and that he may even of health, the proper paper work and tags, you can take him home.â&#x20AC;? pie,â&#x20AC;? she responded. I opened the be as young as one. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s under my care Tommy. back door and sat in with him. (Continued on page 33) As I stroked his body and spoke I want him to have a full bank of

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Temperature, rainfall for December- February December 1 51 35 0.00 2 57 40 0.00 3 66 43 0.00 4 55 42 0.00 5 53 45 0.00 6 55 50 0.61 7 63 54 1.90 8 59 32 0.41 9 50 36 0.00 10 55 38 0.00 11 51 34 0.00 12 45 35 0.00 13 46 37 0.00 14 68 44 0.00 15 66 48 0.00 16 64 57 0.00 17 61 42 0.13 18 55 33 0.00 19 56 33 0.00 20 58 35 0.00 21 63 49 0.57 22 61 52 0.14 23 64 47 1.75 24 56 41 0.00 25 57 40 0.00 26 50 40 0.00 27 54 36 1.26 28 51 37 0.05 29 51 34 0.00 30 53 37 0.00 31 59 40 0.00 Avg. 56.5 40.8 6.82 (Sum)

January 1 63 38 0.00 2 64 34 0.00 3 46 20 T 4 31 21 0.00 5 45 24 0.00 6 60 41 0.00 7 66 50 0.00 8 68 51 0.04 9 53 45 0.08 10 51 44 0.03 11 57 47 0.74 12 55 42 1.00 13 56 25 0.00 14 42 26 0.00 15 47 28 0.00 16 48 32 0.00 17 53 32 0.00 18 56 35 0.53 19 47 27 0.02 20 45 29 0.00 21 51 39 0.50 22 56 41 0.31 23 42 35 0.29 24 49 35 0.30 25 66 42 0.00 26 62 46 0.02 27 61 49 0.35 28 59 41 0.00 29 62 32 0.00 30 55 35 0.00 31 60 40 0.00 Avg. 54.1 36.3 4.21 (Sum)

February 1 66 48 0.00 2 62 49 0.06 3 66 45 0.00 4 59 44 0.00 5 60 45 0.35 6 69 37 0.02 7 48 37 0.00 8 59 39 0.00 9 57 34 0.00 10 48 32 0.00 11 51 35 0.00 12 42 18 0.00 13 41 20 0.00 14 50 35 0.00 15 48 37 0.00 16 62 46 T 17 55 47 0.07 18 66 48 0.00 19 62 45 0.08 20 46 33 0.55 21 52 35 0.00 22 54 35 0.00 23 67 45 0.03 24 73 49 0.01 25 75 35 0.01 26 55 32 0.00 27 54 35 0.00 28 63 41 T 29 67 52 0.08 Avg. 57.8 39.1 1.31 (Sum)

According to the Tryon station of the National Weather Service, the area experienced the following high and low temperatures and rainfall in December 2011, January and February of 2012.

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“We’d like to help pay,” Linda said. “I have this Linda, you just give what you can when you get him so I can help other dogs when the time comes.” I took their number and promised to call that evening. I went to FHS and spoke with Stephanie explaining Yukon’s

story. “I’ll probably bring him in tomorrow morning to get checked in so he can have proper tags and get him micro chipped.” “We only have two runs empty Lennie, and dogs are coming in.” “Don’t worry Red, I’ll set him up in an outside cage and if he’s not adopted tomorrow, I’ll take him to Dogwood Farms till I find him a home.” From the moment I received

the first phone call until Yukon went home, everything fell into place like clockwork, it seemed as if the hand of God was guiding Yukon’s fate. Yukon got a clean bill of health except for some hookworms that were treated and a few ticks which Lani and Linda’s daughter removed. By noon Thursday he was adopted, micro chipped and going home with a new and loving family. As we brought him out to

the car I got down on one knee and kissed him goodbye. “It was an honor knowing you my friend.” Yukon had a look of love and gratitude in his eyes that brought me to tears. I thought of a line from an old Paul Newman movie as I hugged him and whispered in his ear, “don’t worry Yukon, I have a feeling that somebody up there likes you.” Thanks for listening.

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Knights of Columbus welcomes new fourth degree Knights On Saturday, April 21, the Knights of Columbus inducted five Knights from council #9492, St. John of Tr yon from St John the Baptist Catholic Church in Tryon into the order’s patriotic fourth degree. From left to right: Jay Tirre, Tom Furey, Dave Malak, Michael Valenzano, John Ryan and Sir Knight John Flynn, Grand Knight of council #9492. (photo submitted by John Flynn)

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Champion farrier, Moon travels to teach in Columbus On the spring weekend of April 6-8, 30 farriers congregated at the farm of Ron and Dr. Bibi Freer in Columbus to exchange ideas, discuss techniques and learn from a master of their trade. Grant Moon, six-time international blacksmithing champion and renowned clinician traveled from his home in England to share his expertise. This was the firstever clinic, funded by the popular monthly “Farrier Jam Sessions” also held on the Freer farm. “I now can speak more ‘farrierese,’ as I have learned many new terms, and I also understand the challenges of the job more deeply,” Dr. Freer said. “I saw the our farrier community strengthen throughout the weekend as guys who did not know each other well prior to the clinic exchanged phone numbers and email addresses.” An equine veterinarian, Freer started the Farrier Jams to foster open communication, cooperation, education and understanding between farriers and their veterinarian colleagues. In addition to the blacksmiths, local veterinarians Dr. Thann Boyum and Dr. Sean Eastman are regular attendees at the jams, and were also participants in the Grant Moon Clinic. They, Dr. Freer, Anna Dalton and Tara and Rick Herrerro all provided horses to be studied and shod during the clinic. Moon kicked off the weekend with a Power Point presentation held at the Mill Spring Agricultural Development Center, followed by a shoeing demonstration at the Freer farm. Among other topics, he discussed the most common hoof problems farriers encounter such as dealing with high/low conformation, long toes with under-run heels and horses that travel too closely behind. Over the course of the next two days, the farriers rolled up their sleeves for “hands-on” labs. The heat was on as they practiced welding and forging techniques, learned about more efficient shoe fitting, the importance of hoof trimming and, on the business side, how to

Renowned farrier Grant Moon works with local farriers to discuss technique and equipment, among other things that could improve their daily work. The clinic was hosted by local farrier Bibi Freer and husband, Ron. (photo submitted)

set their skills apart in a competitive marketplace. “I had limited time at the clinic but found it very informative. I enjoyed the camaraderie that was in the air and found sharing a horse in the hands-on portion was a fantastic idea. It allowed different techniques and style of shoeing, to achieve a desired end result,” said Jeff Pauley. Not only did Moon put the farriers’ craftsmanship to the test, but he also examined and commented on the condition of their tools, and offered advice on how to improve their equipment in order to work more efficiently. “The Grant Moon clinic was even better than I had imagined. As a veterinarian, I learned much from his expertise in gait analysis, foot balance, the bioimechanics of shoeing correctly and the art and skill of building shoes. We are so fortunate to have had such a skilled and articulate farrier for our first clinic,” said Thann Boyum, DVM. “Grant Moon is one of the best farriers in the world, and probably the best at the forge. It was a pleasure and a privilege to hear him speak and to watch him work and teach. Thanks to all the farriers in our group who support our meetings, submit cases for our monthly reviews, come out every

time after long days of work and participate in order to further their knowledge and improve communication among farriers, veterinar-

ians and our clients for the good of our patients.” – article submitted by Stephanie Fier

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TFAC hosts free concert by Greensboro Symphony Youth The Greensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra (GSYO) will fill the stage at Tryon Fine Arts Center (TFAC) on Saturday, April 28 at 3 p.m. for a free concert. Conducted by Nathaniel Beversluis, resident conductor of Greensboro Symphony, the 60 young musicians will present a variety of classical and modern pieces. The youth orchestra has toured to Vienna and Salzburg and throughout North Carolina. Peter Zlotnick, education director, said the students gain a lot through touring. Last fall, GSYO offered performing arts organizations throughout North Carolina the chance to have this group of young people perform. TFAC saw this as an opportunity to benefit two communities at one time. “We are happy to welcome these young people to Tryon. Playing for new audiences benefits the students from Greensboro while giving our families the chance to hear a symphony orchestra in Tryon – something

Greensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra plays at a recent event. (photo submitted)

we don’t get every day!” said Beth Child, executive director of TFAC. There is no charge for this performance. Seating is general

admission. Please call the Tryon Fine Arts Center for more information at 828-859-8322 or visit www.tryonarts.org. Tryon Fine Arts Center, lo-

cated on Melrose Avenue in the Town of Tryon, has been a center for participation in the visual and performing arts for more than 43 years.

Adminstrative Professionals Week, recognizing Jessy Taylor It’s Administrative Profes- ers into the paper. Not the most sional Week, a time to recognize glamorous job for a young lady, those individuals, who often newspaper ink is messy and work behind the scenes, but who the hours are later in the day, keep our businesses running. but something about the paper must have apAt the Bulletin, to her that would be Publisher’s pealed because after Jessy Taylor. A Notebook high school she native of Lancame back. drum, she atby Betty Ramsey Tony Elder, tended Landrum her manager at High School and started working with the that time, recognized her talent Bulletin in 2003 at the young and ability to organize and put her in charge of the mail. With age of 15. Her first job at the Bulletin thousands of papers and multiple was working in the mailroom. routes to keep track of it’s quite a Being only 15, Jessy had to have job. Jessy rose to the challenge a workers permit and worked and did an excellent job. Last year I asked Jessy to just a few days a week, a few hours a day stuffing sales fly- consider taking on another po-

sition; that of customer service representative. She would be responsible for greeting our customers, answering telephones, processing orders, bills, payments and a multitude of other tasks. Jessy was a little nervous but also excited about this new challenge and accepted the offer. I’m so glad she did. Each morning I’m greeted, as are our customers, by a smiling face and a warm hello. A great way to start the day, but it doesn’t stop there. Jessy has a multitude of tasks to be completed each day and she does them quickly and efficiently, all while answering phones, taking care of customers and the requests of help from co-workers.

Jessy Taylor

Jessy is a vital member of our staff and we are thankful she is on our team. Thank you Jessy for all you do for our customers, our staff and me.

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Shackelford prepares for Art Trek Tryon Jim Shackelford works in his studio on Miller Mountain to complete another painting for Art Trek Tryon. On Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6, 35 artists will open their studios to the public for Art Trek. Hours will be 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 and noon - 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 6. The public will be able to visit the studios, observe the artists at work and enjoy the many pieces of art created by the artists. At every studio, artwork is available for purchase. You can begin your Art Trek Tryon tour on Saturday by visiting the Upstairs Artspace in Tryon, where each of the studio artists will have work on exhibit. For information, call Karen Jones at 828-859-2828. – article submitted by Jeanette Shackelford

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PUBLIC NOTICE POLK COUNTY EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE This annual notice is being made pursuant to Section 324 (b) of the To the Editor: 1x4.5 1x1.5 Emergency Planning and Community “It’s Carmina! You have to come, pcom Right-To-Know Act of 1986. Informa5/23, W+f you’ll love it!” until 6/18 tion submitted under this Act includes: If at f firsttfn you thought this was the 6/20 the emergency response plan; materallying cry to an Italian dinner gathrial safety data sheets; and chemical ering, don’t feel bad. When friends inventory forms. Additionally, follow invited me to participate in the spring up emergency notices may be issued. concert of the Community Chorus, I All of the information of the Planning had no idea that “Carmina Burana” Committee is available to the public 0tfn5fri - inDD - page was Latin and4the name of a musical for review by contacting the Commitcomposition by Carl Orff. tee Secretary during normal business But as soon as I heard the opening hours at (828) 894-3067. The Polk chords I felt goose bumps. Of course County Public Library located at 1289 I knew this piece and had heard it in West Mills Street in Columbus and the many movies. In fact, my 9-year-old County Manager’s office located in son recognized it immediately as “the the Womack Building on Court House song on my Wii game when I enter Street has copies of this information the dungeon.” I was sold. I just had during normal business hours. Questo be part of this production. tions or comments about any of this For the past two months Monday information should be addressed to the Chairperson of this Committee at evenings have become my “Mom’s P.O. Box 308, Columbus, NC 28722. Night Out” and – my friends were Submitted by: right - I absolutely love it. Who Sandra G. Halford would have thought that joining a Polk County Emergency Planning group of nearly 100 singers could Committee be so much fun? Even though I’m adv. 3/29 a chorus novice, everyone, from

Notes from a Community Chorus novice director Mark Schweizer to ac- to live in an area where we have companist Pam McNeil and chorus plenty of opportunities for social veterans, has been gracious and interaction. In the age of Facebook welcoming. Rehearsals are filled and Twitter, where one can be part with laughter, friendly teasing and a of online communities without stepfascinating range ping foot into the of emotions on Letter to the Editor real community, Schweizer’s face. it is vital to have He has the ability institutions like to bring a large group of singers into the Community Chorus. We meet musical harmony while keeping the with our neighbors and friends, old as process lighthearted. You cannot help well as new, while doing something but giggle when told to “sing with that’s good for the soul: we sing. We fluff, like mad pirates.” sing well. And that’s good for the I am enjoying our entire program, listener’s soul. which includes familiar spirituals Won’t you be our neighbor and and Alfred Fedak’s “Gift of Music,” join us for our spring concert? We’d but the highlight, no doubt, will be love to see you on Sunday, May 6 at “Carmina.” Given the fact that we 3 p.m. at Polk County High School. are adding two grand pianos and a After the concert, feel free to stay for percussion ensemble from North a chat. Who knows, maybe you’ll Greenville University I am certain feel encouraged to become a chorus we will have the audience’s full singer yourself or maybe you’ll start attention. singing Latin in the shower. But Singing with the Community one thing is clear: you will have a Chorus has been a lovely and enrich- wonderful time. ing experience. We are truly blessed – Petra Harrelson

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New ways to cash in on your life insurance policy Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about life settlements? I have a life insurance policy that I really don’t need any longer and I’ve heard that selling it can produce a nice payout. Interested In Selling Dear Interested, If you don’t need your life insurance policy any longer, are having a difficult time keeping up with the premium payments or could just use the money, a life settlement is definitely an option worth considering. How it Works A life settlement is the sale of an existing life insurance policy to a third party company for cash. Life settlements are typically best suited for people over age 65 who own a policy with a face value of $250,000 or more. Historically, if an owner of a life insurance policy decided they no longer needed it, they would either let the policy lapse or turn it in for a meager cash surrender value. But now, with the life settlement option, you can actually sell your policy for two to three times more than the cash surrender value would be, but less than its net death benefit. Once you sell it however, the life settlement company then becomes the new owner of the policy, pays the future premiums and collects the death benefit when you die. How much money you can expect to get with a life settlement

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will depend on your age, health and life expectancy, the type of insurance policy, the premium costs and the value of your policy. Most sellers generally get 20 to 30 percent of the death benefit. If you’re interested in a life settlement here are some things you should know: Shop around: To ensure you get the best deal, get quotes from several brokers or life settlement providers. Also, find out what fees you’ll be required to pay. To locate credible providers or brokers, the Life Insurance Settlement Association (LISA) provides a referral service at lisa.org. Tax implications: Life settlements are also taxable if the cash surrender value of the policy exceeds the premiums paid on it. This can be very complicated, so be sure to consult a tax advisor. Also, be aware that receiving money from a life settlement can affect eligibility for public assistance programs like Medicaid or food stamps. Be cautious: Life settlements are not regulated in every state so be careful who you deal with. Make sure the broker or life settlement firm you choose is either licensed in your state or is a member of LISA. Other Options If you don’t like the idea of selling your life insurance policy but

could use some extra cash, here are some other options your insurance agent can help you investigate: • Cash value withdraw: If you have any cash value in your policy, you can probably withdraw some of it to meet your immediate needs and keep your policy for your beneficiaries. • A loan: You may also be able to use your policy to secure a loan from the insurance company, as well as a bank, credit union or other lender. • Annuity “1035” conversion: Find out if you’re able to convert the cash value of your policy into an immediate annuity, which will make regular payments to you for a set number of years or for the rest of your life. • Accelerated benefit: If you’re terminally ill, some policies have an accelerated death benefit which pays some of the policy’s death benefit before you die. • Reduced premiums: If premium payments are your problem, your life insurer may be able to convert your policy to a paid-up policy, or lower your death benefit amount in order to reduce your premiums. Or, consider asking your beneficiaries to help pay the premiums. 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.

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. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym. Cracker Barrel, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, conference room, Congregational Church. 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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