05-02-12 Daily Bulletin

Lady Wolverines softball grabs three wins in two days, ‘Sports,’ page 6

Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Vol. 85 / No. 66

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

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New section of Palmetto Trail now open to hikers

by Samantha Hurst

The Palmetto Conservation Foundation (PCF) Saturday, April 28 opened to the public the new 9.1-mile Saluda Mountains Passage segment of the Palmetto Trail.

This new segment, the second phase of the Poinsett Reservoir Passage, runs from Orchard Lake Campground to Talisman Camp near Zirconia, N.C. Hikers can now start at the Blue Wall Preserve near Lake Lanier, take the Blue Wall Passage to Vaughn’s Gap and continue to Orchard Lake Campground on the Poinsett Reservoir Passage, where they can connect to the Saluda Mountains Passage.

This new moderate to strenuous hiking trail includes trailheads at Orchard Lake Campground in Saluda and Vaughn’s (Continued on page 3)

Sign for the Saluda Mountains Passage, a section of the Palmetto Trail that opened recently. The trail leads from Orchard Lake Campground in Saluda to Talisman Camp near Zirconia, N.C. (photo by Steve Collum)

This week, Americans, especially children, are encouraged to turn off televisions, computers and video games. Organizers said Screen-Free Week is a chance for children to read, play, think, create, be more physically active and spend more time with friends and family. Mary Smith, health educator for the R-P-M Health District, said, “Now, more than ever, it’s imperative that we help children discover the joys of life beyond screens.”

Polk crash fatalities rise in 2011 DOT details crash data statewide

by Leah Justice

While statewide vehicle fatalities have decreased significantly over the past few years, Polk County’s increased from one death in 2010 to five deaths in 2011.

The North Carolina Department of

Transportation (DOT) releases crash data and tracks it throughout the year statewide and by individual counties.

The data includes the number of crashes, number of fatalities, number of injuries, vehicle miles traveled and crash, fatality and injury rates.

So far in 2012 (through Febru-

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Welcome, Dr. Lonnie Lassiter and team!

We’re proud to announce the opening of

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PCHS V. softball at Swain, 4:30 p.m.

Male Domestic Abuse InterCOMMUNITY vention Program, Wednesdays, COMMUNITY 5:30 - 7 p.m., Steps to HOPE. cALENDAR cALENDAR 894-2340.

PCHS JV softball at Swain, Here’s a list of upcoming meet6 p.m. ings and events for area nonprofit community and governThursday Polk County Mobile Recymental organizations: cling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m. noon, old Searcy Mill parking lot, Today Polk County Mobile Recy- Hwy. 108, Columbus.

Saluda Center Thursday accling Unit, Wednesdays, Fire tivities: knitting group, 9:30 a.m.; Department in Green Creek, 7 gentle Yin Yoga, 5:30 p.m.; 828a.m. - noon.

The Meeting Place Senior 749-9245.

The Meeting Place Senior Center Wednesday activities inCenter Thursday activities include clude Tai Chi, 9 a.m.; ceramics, ceramics, 9:30 a.m. and bingo or 9:30 a.m.; Italian club meeting movie, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001.

(Buon Giorno), 10 a.m.; senior House of Flags Museum, open fitness, 10 a.m.; bingo or bridge, 12:30 p.m.; medication assistance Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 33 program, 9 a.m. - noon. 828-894- Gibson Street, Columbus.

Landrum Library, Lap Ba0001. bies, 10 a.m., 20- 25 minute session Polk Recreation Zumba class, for young children and caregivers Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 - 11 a.m. at Stearns Gym. includes music, nursery rhymes, action poems and short books. StoPatty Rivera is the instructor.

Saluda Center Wednesday rytime at 10:30 a.m. for preschoolactivities, Trash Train, dominoes ers includes books, music and game, 10 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga fingerplays. Call 828-457-2218.

Polk County Historical Asso12:30 p.m. 828-749-9245.

Tryon Kiwanis Club meets ciation Museum, open Thursdays, Wednesdays, noon, Congrega- 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., tional Church, 210 Melrose Ave., Columbus, lower level. Free.

Saluda Community Library Tryon.

Female Domestic Abuse In- will have preschool story time tervention Program, Wednesdays every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Open 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. to all area children and caregivers.

Green Creek Community 828-894-2340.

Center, Zumba exercise class, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. and How To Reach Us 7 p.m., in gym.

Main number, classifieds and subscriptions: 828-859-9151 Polk County Republican FAX: 828-859-5575 Women’s Club, Thursday, May e-mail: news@tryondailybulletin.com 3, 11:30 a.m., Tryon Estates. Judge Founded Jan. 31, 1928 by Seth Peter Knight will be the guest M. Vining. (Consolidated with speaker. For reservations, call Opal the Polk County News 1955) Betty Ramsey, Publisher Sauve at 828-863-2437.

Polk County Public Library, THE TRYON DAILY BULLETIN free yoga class (bring your own (USPS 643-360) is published daily except Saturdays and mat) every Thursday from noon Sundays for $60 per year by - 1 p.m.

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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Local Weather Forecast:

Today

Tomorrow

Moon Phase

Today: Mostly sunny, with 20 percent chance of rain.

High 89, low 62.

T h u r s d a y : P a r t l y Mostly sunny Partly cloudy cloudy, with 10 percent chance of rain. High 89, low 62.

Monday’s weather was: High xx, low xx, no rain.

Obituaries Gorden Threlfall, p. 7

courthouse lawn. Nondenominational. This year’s theme is “One Nation Under God.” Friends of Polk County Public Library (FOPCPL) book sale, Thursday, May 3 from 4-6 p.m. for FOPCPL members (you can join at circulation desk); Friday, May 4, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Saturday, May 5, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Hardbacks, paperbacks, CDs and DVDs available.

East Side Citizens Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, May 3 at 6 p.m. at Roseland Community Center. 828-859-2804.

“The Mind of a Sculptor,” part of the “Explore the Arts” series at Tryon Fine Arts Center, Thursday, May 5. Sculptors Dale Weiler and Stoney Lamar will take you through the creation of a sculpture, while Dale McEntire and Jean Pettigrew moderate. Refreshments at 6:30 p.m.; program at 7 p.m. 828859-8322.

Columbus Lions will meet Thursday, May 3 at Calvert’s Kitchen at 6:30 p.m. 828-8942505.

Al-Anon: Foothills Come to Believe, Thursdays, 7 p.m., Polk Wellness Center, 801 W. Mills St., Suite A, Columbus.

Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Thursdays 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym.

Mill Spring VFW Post 10349, bingo, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. (year round). 828-894-5098.

NAMI support group, Thursdays, 7 - 8 p.m. in the blue room of Tryon Presbyterian Church, located on Harmon Field Road in Tryon. The group, sponsored by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), is for anyone feeling anxious or depressed and those with a diagnosis of a mental illness.

All conversations are confidential.

No charge. 828-817-0382.

Polk County Democratic Party Executive Committee, Thursday, May 3, 7:30 p.m. at the Democratic headquarters in Columbus.

AA’s Sobriety and Beyond, Thursdays, 8-9 p.m., Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 1024 W. Main St., Forest City. 828-863-1313.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Thursdays, 8 p.m., CooperRiis, Mill Spring. 828-859-7099.

Friday

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 (Continued on page 15)

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Gap in South Carolina.

Kirk Hall, owner of the Orchard Lake Campground, said his campground was glad to be a local starting off point for both segments of the trail.

“We were happy to provide parking because we are all hikers ourselves,” Hall said. “The only thing is that I am surprised its not as well known in North Carolina as it is in South Carolina – [The Palmetto Trail] is a beautiful hike.”

Hall said he regularly hikes a mile or two from his campground to a church along the way of the Poinsett Reservoir Passage. And he said in the wintertime hikers can catch really nice views of Hogback Mountain.

Hall said parking for hikers interested in tackling either end of the trail is now located at the rear exit of Orchard Lake Campground. For safety and property (Continued on page 4)

Orchard Lake Campground

Saluda Gap

Talisman Camp

Map showing the Saluda Mountains Passage section of the Palmetto Trail. The Saluda Mountains Passage starts at Orchard Lake Campground in Saluda and ends at Talisman Camp near Zirconia. Hikers can start at the Blue Wall Preserve near Lake Lanier and hike the Blue Wall Passage to Vaughn’s Gap, continue on the Poinsett Reservoir Passage to Orchard Lake Campground and then connect to the Saluda Mountains Passage.

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Sheriff, Tryon PD make arrest following foot chase Suspect was out on bond at time of arrest

by Leah Justice

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Tryon Police Department arrested a Tryon man Monday, April 30 following a foot chase in Columbus on firearm charges.

Gary Lee Thomas, 32, of 27 Fred Lyles Circle, Tryon was arrested and charged with two counts of felony possession of a firearm by a felon, one count of felony possession of a stolen firearm, misdemeanor resisting a public officer and driving while license revoked, according to sheriff’s office reports.

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maintenance, hikers are asked to park only in designated lots.

The Poinsett Watershed is a 19,000-acre tract of property that includes the entire watershed feeding the Poinsett Reservoir of Greenville Water. The trail heads west along Orchard Lake, Mine Mountain and Mountain Page Roads for 2.8 miles to the trail kiosk at the NC/SC state line. It turns north and enters the forest for 1.6 miles, climbing 500 feet up the ridgeline through a series of switchbacks and stairs. Merging onto the unpaved Heatherly Heights Road, where it travels southwest for 0.9 miles before it reenters the forest. For the next 3.5 miles the trail follows the ridges southwest through the Saluda Mountains along the SC/ NC state line until it reaches Old US Highway 25. The Talisman Camp parking area is a 0.4-mile walk along Gap Creek and Anders Roads.

The Greenville Watershed, according to the PCF, is one of 0tfn0COn- InDD - pagesignificant 50 the most wilderness areas in South Carolina and a unique natural habitat for rare plants and animals. The watershed property was acquired by

Thomas was out on bond from the Polk County Jail on charges of possession of firearm by a felon and cocaine charges following a January arrest, according to reports.

Narcotics officers from the sheriff’s office and Tryon Police Department noticed Thomas driving, and they knew his license had been permanently suspended. The officers initiated a traffic stop along U.S. 74 near Columbus and Thomas came to a stop just before exit 162, according to sheriff reports.

Thomas ran from the vehicle, carrying a box. The sheriff’s officer secured another subject in the ve(Continued on page 5)

Greenville Water in the 1950s and has been protected since then as a principal water source for the system. In 1993, Greenville Water conveyed an easement on the property to The Nature Conservancy. The commissioners of Greenville Water have granted permission for this hiking trail along the northern perimeter of the watershed.

The opening of the Saluda Mountains Passage was made possible by support from Duke Energy, REI, Greenville Water, South Carolina State Parks, The Cliffs Communities, The Graham Foundation and the Daniel-Mickel Foundation.

Founded in 1989, the Palmetto Conservation Foundation’s mission is to conserve South Carolina’s natural and cultural resources, preserve historic landmarks and promote outdoor recreation through trails and greenways.

The non-profit organization also works to protect natural areas through land trust assistance or local government programs, preserve Revolutionary War battlefields and develop greenways and the Palmetto Trail.

For maps of the new passage and all other passages of the Palmetto Trail, visit PCF’s website at www.palmettoconservation.org.

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Polk County crash data Year Crashes 2000 349 2001 362 2002 349 2003 350 2004 383 2005 357 2006 338 2007 395 2008 431 2009 388 2010 445 2011 390 2012 63

Fatalities 0 1 7 3 1 2 2 3 9 2 1 5 0

Injuries 227 189 221 187 190 198 148 236 182 158 182 165 30

* Note: 2012 data is as of Feb. 29, 2012. * Source: https://apps.dot.state.nc.us/dot/dashboard/safer.aspx

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ary), the DOT has recorded 63 crashes in Polk County with no fatalities and 30 injuries, although Polk County had one death from a one-vehicle accident in Green Creek in April.

(See chart above for Polk’s crash data since 2000.)

Statewide, crashes have seemed to remain constant since 2000, but fatalities have been on a steady decline, especially since 2007, according to the report.

There were 232,600 crashes in North Carolina in 2011 with 1,208 fatalities and 106,423 injuries. In 2010, there were 237,652 statewide crashes, with 1,323 total fatalities and 109,067 injuries.

In 2007, there were 241,947 crashes statewide with 1,702 fatalities and 120,093 injuries.

Polk County’s total crashes

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hicle and the Tryon officer pursued Thomas on foot. Thomas dropped the box, which was retrieved by officers. Thomas was later apprehended by another sheriff’s officer exiting the woods along Peake Street in Columbus, according to sheriff’s office reports.

have also remained steady, with fatalities ranging from zero to nine in each year since 2000.

Polk’s worst year for crashes since 2000 was 2010, when there were 445 wrecks. The 2010 crashes included one fatality and 182 injuries.

Polk’s worst year for fatalities since 2000 occurred in 2008, with nine total fatalities. 2008 was also the second worst year in total crashes, with 431 accidents resulting in 182 injuries, according to the report.

Polk County has only had one year in the past 12 years with no fatalities from crashes. That occurred in 2000, when there were 349 crashes with no fatalities and 227 injuries. Polk has had a few years with one fatality, which occurred in 2001, 2004 and 2010. There were seven fatalities from crashes in 2002, which was Polk’s second worst year for fatalities.

The box contained two handguns, one of which was reported stolen from a Polk County resident, according to the police report.

Thomas is a convicted felon, officers said, and is not allowed to own or possess firearms.

Thomas was given a $51,000 bond and as of Tuesday, May 1 was still being held at the Polk County Jail.

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Polk’s Jamie Hrobak crosses home plate after hitting a home run in a game Friday, April 27 against Hendersonville. Hrobak scored a home run in both games of Polk’s double-header against Hendersonville. Polk shut out the Bearcats in both games. (photo by Gwen Ring)

Lady Wolverines softball grabs three wins in two days

by Samantha Hurst

Sports The Polk County Lady Wolverines posted solid back- went 2-2 and Amber Lynch to-back-to-back shutouts Fri- 2-3. Yancy Pace came in as the day, April 27 and Monday, relief pitcher for Hrobak.

April 30 in a double-header In game two bats remained against Hendersonville and a hot, with Alyssa Montgomery single game against Mitchell hitting 4-4 and Brittany Jones County.

3-3. Katie Ruff The team came in as reis now 17-2 “I feel like we have a very lief pitcher. overall, with a mature team. Our girls When it 10-1 record in understand how to play came time the WHC. to face off “I feel like together.”

-- Coach Jeff Wilson against Mitchwe have a very ell County, the mature team.

Wo l v e r i n e s Our girls understand how to kept the heat alive, scoring nine play together,” said Coach Jeff runs in the first inning.

Wilson.

“I believe it could be the Wilson said he’s not sur- most runs we’ve scored in an prised but exceedingly pleased inning this year, especially top with the team’s performance in of the first,” Wilson said. all three games.

Shalyn Brown went 3-4 The Wolverines downed the on the evening, while Shea Bearcats 11-0 in the first and Wheeler had 2-2 with three second games Friday night, runs batted in and Megan Liwith starting pitcher Jamie eberman went 1-1 with an RBI. Hrobak hitting 3-3 and grabPolk County ended the game bing home runs in both games. 15-0 over Mitchell. The Lady In game one against Hen- Wolverines will play Swain dersonville, Shalyn Brown today, Wednesday, May 2.

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Slow Food Foothills to hold fundraiser May 20 On Sunday, May 20, all are invited to join in a fundraiser for Slow Food Foothills, a.k.a.

Slow Polks, at Overmountain Vineyards & Winery from 4-8 p.m. Local wine, seasonal food and Americana music will be featured. Tickets for the event are available on Brown Paper Tickets (www.brownpapertickets.com).

Overmountain Vineyards & Winery (www.overmountainvineyards.com) is nestled on 75 acres on Sandy Plains Road in Green Creek. Originally a tobacco and cotton farm in the 1920s and 30s, the land was purchased in the early 1990s. Overmountain Vineyards, recognized as one of North Carolina’s signature vineyards and wineries, was established in 2002 as a commercial vineyard.

Stone Soup Restaurant (www.stonesouplandrum.com), will cater the May fundraiser with a seasonal, casual buffet highlighting local food. Owned

by Suzanne Strickland, Stone Soup is located in Landrum.

Strickland named the restaurant after the fairy tale, which is a story of a community coming together. She said she thought it was a perfect name for a restaurant that she hoped would become a gathering place for the community.

Entertainment will be provided by Gigi Dover (www. gigidover.com) and her band,

Obituaries

Threlfall services

Visitation for R. Gorden Threlfall will be held Thursday, May 3 from 5 - 8 p.m. at Shuler’s Funeral Home in Hendersonville.

Visitation at Trinity Lutheran in Tryon will be held Friday, May 4 from 9:30 - 11 a.m., with services starting at 11 a.m.

The Big Love. The Big Love is primarily the creative partnership of singer/songwriter and guitarist Dover and multi- instrumentalist Eric Lovell, whose bag of tricks includes vocals, guitar, pedal steel, sitar, tambura, melodica, ukulele, mandolin and even a glockenspiel. Their music is a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll. Their new CD was expected to be released on April 20.

The media sponsor for the event is WNCW (www.wncw. org) one of the local public radio stations.

In addition, a silent auction will be on site.

For more information about Slow Food Foothills, contact Carol Lynn at caroljackson@ tds.net or Mindy Wiener at mindywiener@gmail.com.

– article submitted by Jo Rytter

To place a classified call 828-859-9151.

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Blue Ridge Hunter Jumper Association Presents

Mother’s Day MiniPrix A Benefit for

St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation

Saturday, May 5 5:30 p.m.

Harmon Field, Tryon, NC Ringside picnic with fried chicken, sides and ice cream sundaes with family, friends & neighbors!

~ Tickets $10 per person or $200 for a tent and table ~ Tickets available at The Farm House and St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation.

Call (828) 894-2693 for more information.

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Be careful on our roadways Last year was a deadly year on Polk County roadways with five fatalities being reported from car crashes in the county.

While the overall number of crashes did decline from the prior year, from 445 total crashes in 2010 to 390 in 2011, the percentage of deaths in relation to those crashes increased.

One wreck in Mill Spring took the life of a 28-year-old who was driving at an excessive speed and not wearing a seat belt.

Another took the life of a 37-year-old, also speeding and not wearing a seat belt.

Tragedies such as car wrecks can strike any of us at any time, but we all need to take every precaution we can to protect ourselves and our loved ones from such ends. The roads throughout Polk County and the Landrum area are often winding, with poor visibility. We encourage everyone to take their time and be vigilant defensive drivers.

There is nowhere you could be going that is worth risking your life to get there by driving faster.

— Editorial staff, Tryon Daily Bulletin

Uphold marriage To the editor: I think all citizens, including policymakers, should do their part to uphold the institution of traditional marriage because it provides the best environment for having and raising children – who are Letters the future of our to the society.

Editor Strengthening and protecting marriage creates a stronger foundation for the family – which is a basic social building block for the human family. A stronger family foundation produces a stronger

nation that benefits many future generations.

Marriage is already defined in North Carolina as the union of one man and one woman, but is on thin ice. Voting for the Marriage Protection Amendment puts this definition into our state constitution where it will be safe from being redefined by activist liberal judges and politicians.

I encourage everyone to vote for the Marriage Protection Amendment on May 8. Traditional marriage should be protected and reinforced – not attacked and redefined.

– Bob Wolfe, Tryon

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Vote against the constitutional amendment To the editor: The amendment on our primary ballot states: “ C o n s t i t u t i o n a l Letters A m e n d m e n t to the t o p r o v i d e t h a t Editor marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this State.”

Then you vote “For” or “Against.”

So what are you actually voting for?

The one-sentence amendment is all there is – this is not a bill with 400 pages behind it. If you read it, you aren’t actually voting about marriage, which has already been defined as only between a man and a woman by state law, but rather you are voting whether a marriage between one man and one women should be the “only domestic legal union” that shall be valid or recognized in this state.

So what is a “domestic legal union?” It is not a marriage, and no one really knows what it is as it has not been defined and this term has never been used before in North Carolina law.

This means the courts will have to decide what it means and they have nothing to base a decision on other than the three words. What we do know is that the language of this amendment would restrict protections for all unmarried couples – whether they are straight or same-sex.

The exact consequences are unknown until the legal decisions are made but they could be very far reaching and hurt many North Carolinians. They would almost certainly eliminate domestic partner insurance benefits.

They would probably also invalidate domestic violence protections for all unmarried partners; undercut existing child custody and visitation law that is designed to protect the best interests of children; prevent the state from giving committed couples protections that help them order their relationships, including the right to determine the disposition of their deceased partner’s remains; to visit their partner in the hospital in the event of a medical emergency; to make emergency medical decisions for their partner if their partner is incapacitated and to make financial decisions for their partner. It may also invalidate trusts, wills and endof-life directives by one partner in favor of the other.

It is impossible to predict definitively how broadly courts would interpret the amendment’s prohibitions, given its vague and untested language.

However, two things are clear: First, it will take courts years of litigation to settle the amendment’s meaning. Second, when the dust clears, unmarried couples will have fewer rights over their most important life decisions than they would have had otherwise.

The legal opinions I’ve stated here are from the University of North Carolina School of Law website.

Please go there for additional information about the potential consequences of this amendment.

If you don’t think this will affect many people, please consider that the 2010 Census reported 222,800 unmarried couples in North Carolina.

Please vote no on Amendment One.

– Jerry Hardvall, Tryon

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What a treat To the editor: The Greensboro (N.C.) Youth Orchestra celebrated the joy of music with an appreciative crowd Letters Saturday afternoon to the at the Tryon Fine Editor Arts Center… for free!

The crowd rewarded the young players with a standing ovation which they deserved.

There were a few missed notes, but their program was quite ambitious and they executed difficult music attentively and with professional grace beyond their years.

We were particularly struck by their mature demeanor and by their talent, most evident in the allegro vivace movement of the Ibert flute concerto performed

by Allison Baker.

Additional kudos are due

The

concertmistress Hannah Walser and harpist Taylor Ann Fleshman.

The performance provided a perfect opportunity for us to initiate our granddaughters Isabella, 5, and Olivia 3, into the pleasures, both aural and visual, of a full orchestra.

Under the able baton of music director Nathaniel Beverluis, the young musicians charmed us all.

And afterwards, we got a hands-on close-up look at a cello and a bass fiddle, courtesy of the mom of one performer who was sitting behind us. Super bonus!

Much appreciation to the crew at Tryon Fine Arts Center for scoring this opportunity for our community. Greenville Youth Symphony, please come back to see us.

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So many, in so many ways.

The Bulletin is gathering stories of volunteers and their contributions.

Send your stories of outstanding barbecue volunteers to: Favorite Volunteers, The Tryon Daily Bulletin, – Mary Ann and 16 N. Trade St., Tryon, NC Olin28782.

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Michael Gage 2x3 for commissioner 6/27;7/1,3,7,9,11

To the editor: When voting, p l e a s e v o t e f o r Letters M i c h a e l G a g e to the for c o u n t y Editor commissioner.

Mike is a free thinking, issueoriented vs. a politically oriented candidate.

He has a good record as a Columbus town councilman, who does his homework on any issue he is facing. I am very proud to back such an honest family man

Flower pot thief

and entrepreneur. Michael is a self-made individual, owning his own business and still active in church and his children’s activities, in and out of school.

Here is a young man whom deserves your vote.

It isn’t every election day you have a chance to vote for a respected young man of his caliber. Do not forget Michael Gage for Polk County commissioner when you go to the polls.

– John Dalgren, Columbus

Equestrian Comfort Station.

To the thief, I am “channeling” 1,000 fire ants to attack your arms and legs! To avoid this fate, please return, unharmed, our pots; no need to again drive into the property, please just put them outside the gates of FENCE.

2x2 To the editor: How can anyone enjoy something they have stolen?

Letters Between 1:30 p.m. to the Tuesday, April 24 and Editor 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 25 someone stole two newly planted ceramic – G r e t c h e n Ve r b o n i c , pots from in front of the FENCE FENCE volunteer

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years. When Representative Bill Ives decided to retire, he and many supporters encouraged Trudi to run for the state house.

To the editor: Trudi served 10 years as a partI am offended that Chris time legislator in the N.C. House.

Whitmire, the challenger, would There is no equal to Trudi’s call Trudi Weland a “career response to queries from politician.” constituents. She was our Trudi is a citizen legislator representative when we lived and has done an excellent job in Flat Rock and I fighting for our could always depend conservative values Letters on her to return both as a county to the my phone calls commissioner and as Editor with information I a state legislator, the requested. opposite of a “career politician.”

If all government officials Before Trudi ran for office, were as honest and as forthright as she raised three children to Trudi Walend, our country would adulthood, had a career in public be in magnificent condition. health, directing Women’s, Infant If Mr. Whitmire wants to and Children’s Programs, and represent us in the state house created and worked to build a he would be well advised to small manufacturing business and convince voters of his own a Macintosh computer service qualifications and not resort business. While raising her children to untrue negative statements she was a school volunteer, Cub about a fellow Republican.

Scout leader, Girl Scout leader and Republicans, bring as many likewas active in her church. minded friends and neighbors as A f t e r d o i n g a l l o f t h e possible to the polls on May 8 above, Trudi was drafted to and vote for Trudi Walend as our run for Transylvania County representative in Raleigh. commissioner and served two – Annette Koluch, Columbus

Walend not a career politician

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Exhibits/Events

Bravo Marketplace, 83 Palmer St., Tryon. Collection includes works by Diana Gurri, Linda Hudgins, Bob Neely, Jim Shackelford, Ford and Mara Smith and J.T. Cooper. Gallery open Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Ferullo Fine Art Studio, 140 Pacolet St., Tryon. Open for Art Trek Tryon: Foothills Open Studios on Saturday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 6 from noon to 5 p.m. Currently conducting an ongoing class in expressive watercolor, the non-traditional approach, each Thursday from 2 - 4 p.m., with open studio from 4 – 5 p.m.

Kathleen’s Gallery, 98 N. Trade St., Tryon. Art quilts of Greer, S.C. artist Beth Andrew on display for Tryon Gallery Trot May 12, 5-8 p.m., through mid-May. Gallery hours are Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information, call 828-859-8316.

Saluda Center, 4 Greenville St., Saluda. Works of students of Bill Jameson on display. 828-749-3455 or 828-749-9245 for more information.

Skyuka Fine Art, 133 N. Trade St., Tryon. “CooleyMcNamara,” a show of paintings by Gary Cooley and Michael McNamara. The show will run through May 31.

Tryon Arts & Crafts School, 373 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon. Art Trek open house May 5-6. Reception for members’ show, “Flights of Spring,” Friday, May 11, 6-8 p.m. Show continues through June 15.

Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon. May 5, 1-3 p.m., musical improv workshop with Darlene Cah and Pam McNeil. Kindermusik classes Saturday mornings, 10 a.m. Tango classes taught by Larry Gant, five weeks, first and third Mondays starting May 7.

Art in Bloom, May 12-13, TFAC, Tryon and Landrum.

Tryon Painters & Sculptors, 26 Maple St., Tryon.

Members’ show, sculpture only, May 5 through June 16.

New classes offered in introduction to drawing, sculpture, oil painting and figure drawing. Contact Christine Mariotti at cmariotti@windstream.net or 828-859-8392.

Upstairs Artspace, 49 South Trade St., Tryon. The annual Art Trek Tryon is Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m.5 p.m., and Sunday, May 6, 12-5 p.m. with 34 local artists opening their studios to the public. An exhibit of participating artists’ work opens Friday, May 4 with a Preview Party, 5-8 p.m. Gallery hours: Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m., Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Contact: 828-859-2828 or visit www.upstairsartspace.org.

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Live Music

Wed. May 2 Elmo’s Open mic session 7:30 p.m.

Thur. May 3

Purple Onion Beaucoup Blue Zenzera Jim Peterman

Fri. May 4

Elmo’s Southern Exposure Purple Onion Fred Whiskin at 7 p.m.

Zenzera Blind Vision

Sat. May 5

Purple Onion Deep River

Movies

Elmo’s Night Shift

Zenzera

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The Party Place & Event Center The Lisa Price Band

Sun. May 6

Larkin’s in Columbus Fred Whiskin at 7 p.m.

Tues. May 8

Zenzera Open mic night

Thur. May 10

Purple Onion Moors & McCumber

Fri. May 10

Purple Onion Wendy Haynes

Tryon Theatre, 45 S. Trade St., Tryon.

May 2 - 6 Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax May 9 - 13 Mirror Mirror May 16-20, Hunger Games

Live Theater

Tryon Little Theater, 516 S. Trade St., Tryon. Auditions for “Seussical the Musical,” the summer youth musical for ages 10-18, Sunday, May 20 from 2-4:30 p.m. and Monday, May 21 from 5-7:30 p.m. at TLT’s Workshop (address above). Performance dates July 19-22.

Music Venues

El Chile Rojo - 209 E. Rutherford St., Landrum, 864-457-5977 Elmo’s - Trade Street, Tryon, 828-859-9615.

Larkin’s - 155 W. Mills St., Columbus, 828-894-8800.

Melrose Inn - 55 Melrose Ave., Tryon, 828-859-0234.

Purple Onion - 16 Main St., Saluda, 828-749-1179.

Party Place & Event Center - Friendship Rd., Saluda, 828-749-3676.

Tryon Fine Arts Center - 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon, 828-859-8322.

Ultimate Basement – 5965 N.C. 9 North, Mill Springs. 828-989-9374.

Wine Cellar - 229 Greenville St., Saluda, 828-749-9698.

Zenzera - 208 E. Rutherford St., Landrum, 864-457-4554.

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Buy, Sell, Trade, Work …

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CEMETERY PLOTS 2 Plots at Polk Memorial Gardens, Zion Garden, Lot 10, Graves E & F, $1800 they must sale together. Call 561-703-0597

ARTS & CRAFTS

PAINTING

Lawn Maintenance / Handyman Part time (1-2 days per week). Must have experience, transportation, drivers license, & speak English. Call Steve at (828) 273-4342.

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

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Large Collection of Amelia Watson Water tho- Mature woman with 20 Colors available. mashahn304@comcast. years experience seeks net or Call 904-249-0346. private duty care. Very compassionate and has a great bedside manner. Experience with special needs, Alzheimer and DeERVICES mentia patients. Full time or part time. Polk, RutherHate to Iron? Let me do it ford and surrounding arfor you! Call Cathy eas. Please Call Melissa at (828)808-6646 864-616-7927

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Tommy's Home Improvement Roofs, renovations, siding, carpentry, decks, windows, screening. All Home Repairs. FREE estimates.

Home: (828) 859 - 5608.

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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

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 SALE

APARTMENTS For Rent: 1 BR on Private Horse Farm in Green Creek. Completely Furnished, Beautiful Setting, No Smokers, Gentle Pets Ok. $650/month, $500 deposit, includes utilities, satellite. 828-863-4363

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True Point Of Beginning of The Lease Area, containISCELLANEOUS ing 6,400 square feet / 0.15 acre in area.

FOR RENT: PREMIUM one bed- M room apartment: fully furnished, all utilities Pallets for sale. Approx. included. Located in 200. All sizes. $1.50 each.

Harmon Field area of Call 864-238-5408 Tryon. Enjoy the spectacular views and serene setting. $750/mo.

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2700 sq. ft. home on 1.40 AC. Located in Sunny View. 6 bdrm, 3 full baths, fireplace, front porch & back deck full length of house, paved parking.

Creek & great mtn. views.

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Applicant should have 2 heated, with two covered (Behind Chamber of years office experience, porches. Utility & DirectTV Commerce.) 450 square preferable with a backincluded. No indoor smokfeet/ 3 offices. Call Mike ground in equine health. ing. Fully furnished at: 828-817-3314 Computer and typing skills $850/m, empty $750/m. required. Salary to comCall 864-978-7983. mensurate with experiReach the county ence. Benefits available.

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PUBLIC NOTICE INTENDED LEASE OF TOWN PROPERTY The BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF TRYON, NORTH CAROLINA, intends to enter into a lease of the following town-owned property: Portions of that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, situate, lying, and being in Tryon, in the County of Polk, in the State of North Carolina, being the property of Town of Tryon, also known as Tax Parcel No. T16-E7, and being more fully shown and designated on the “Lease Site, and Access, Utility, & Maintenance Easement Exhibit,” prepared by Star Survey, Inc., dated February 14th, 2005, and having the following metes and bounds to wit: PARCEL NO. 1 (LEASE AREA) Starting at a 1” open top iron found towards the eastern most corner property described above, with state plane coordinates of N:545625.2198 and E:1029431.2729, thence N50∞46'57"W for a distance of 18.69 feet to a point, said point being the True Point Of Beginning of the Lease Area, thence N83∞07'14"W for a distance of 80.00 feet to a point, thence N06∞52'46"E for a dis-

PARCEL NO. 2 (20' ACCESS, UTILITY, & MAINTENANCE EASEMENT) Starting at a 1” open top iron found towards the eastern most corner property described above, with state plane coordinates of N:545625.2198 and E:1029431.2729, thence N50∞46'57"W for a distance of 18.69 feet to a point, thence N83∞07'14"W for a distance of 80.00 feet to a point, thence N06∞52'46"E for a distance of 80.00 feet to a point, said point being the True Point Of Beginning of The 20' Access, Utility, & Maintenance Easement, thence N00∞05'26"W for a distance of 20.15 feet to a point, thence for a curve to the right for an arc length of 32.60 feet, a radius of 20.00 feet, for a bearing of N50∞10'50"E for a chord distance of 29.11 feet to a point, thence N03∞28'55"E for a distance of 182.10 feet to a point, thence S68∞10'15"E for a distance of 21.07 feet to a point, thence S03∞28'55"W for a distance of 217.91 feet to a point, thence N83∞07'14"W for a distance of 40.00 feet to a point, said point being the True Point Of Beginning of The 20' Access, Utility, & Maintenance Easement, containing 4,923 square feet / 0.11 acre in area.

The Town intends to lease the property to SBA Towers II LLC (SBA) for a period of six (6) years commencing February 6, 2016, said term being an extension of the current lease between the Town and SBA which expires on

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February 5, 2016. The lease fee shall increase by three percent (3%) each year during the term of the lease as it does during the current lease. The annual lease fee as of April 2012 is $14,328.72, payable in equal monthly installments.

this lease are invited to attend the meeting of the Board of Commissioners to be held at the Tryon Fire Station, W. Howard St., Tryon, NC, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. At that time, the Board intends to authorize the lease of the property described above.

Dated: April 17, 2012 Town of Tryon, North Carolina 301 N. Trade Street Tryon, NC 28782

All persons interested in

Tryon Daily Bulletin 05/02/12 PUBLIC NOTICE

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Having qualified on the 18th day of April, 2012, as Administrator of the Estate of KENNETH RAY MORRIS, deceased, late of Polk County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and

LEGALS corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned Administrator on or before the 24th day of July, 2012, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate will please make im-

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A. Bailey Nager Attorney at Law

This the 25th day of P.O. Box 851 Tryon, NC 28782 April, 2012.

Estate of Kenneth Ray Tryon Daily Bulletin Adv. 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16 Morris Robin Lynn Morris, AdEST/MORRIS, KENministrator NETH R. 139 Westbrook Drive

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Liberty United Methodist to hold spring festival May 5 Liberty United Methodist Church in Landrum will hold its spring festival on Saturday, May 5 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.

There will be live music, a yard sale, a bake and craft sale, a silent auction and BBQ. Face painting, a bounce house and other activities for children

will also be available.

All proceeds will go to local church mission projects.

Liberty UMC is located at 4276 Highway 414 in Lan-

drum, approximately ¼ mile from Hwy. 14 between Landrum and Greer, S.C. – article submitted

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Midway Baptist holds homecoming Midway Baptist Church, located at 2101 N.C. Hwy. 108 E. will celebrate its 74th homecoming on May 6. The special guest speaker will be former pastor William Swink, who is currently the pastor at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Rutherfordton, N.C. Also featured will be the Sammy Glass Family, a southern gospel music group.

The service will start at 11 a.m. and last until approximately 12:30 p.m., with a covered dish luncheon to follow.

Everyone is invited. If you are unable to attend, the service will be broadcast live at www.mwbaptist. org. For more information, contact the church office at 864-828-5633.

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by Karl Kachadoorian

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South is in 3 NT and West leads the 10 of Hearts. Cover up the defenders’ hands and plan your play.

Based on the opening lead, a quick assessment of your winners reveals you have 3 Clubs, 3 or 4 Diamonds, 1 or 2 Hearts and 1 or 2 Spades for a total eight to 11 possible tricks.

Since you need 9 tricks to make your contract you must play carefully and see how things progress. East wins the opening lead with the Ace and returns a Heart. You play the Jack, which is covered by the Queen, and you play low from the dummy. West continues with another Heart, which you win in the dummy. Life would be easy if the Diamonds split 3-2 but when you test the suit they don’t and you are limited to only

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County Chamber of Commerce Building, 2753 Lynn Rd. (Hwy. 108), Tryon. 828-894-0293.

Art Trek Tryon: Foothills Open Studios, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 5, 6 and 7. Preview party Friday, May 5, 5-8 p.m. at the Upstairs Artspace in Tryon. Open studios for 34 artists on Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, May 6, noon to 5 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.

Narcotics Anon., Saluda Senior Center, Friday, 8 p.m.

Saturday

PAC Run, PAC Walk, Saturday, May 5 at Tryon Estates.

Check-in for the run is 7:30 a.m.

Check-in for the walk is 9-9:45

3 Diamond winners. Adding your 4 current winners to your sure 3 Clubs, you are now up to 7 winners. The Spade suit can provide 2 more winners if the finesse is successful.

But why should you risk your contract on a 50-percent play when you have a 100-percent play available? You should remember that East had the 4 Diamonds and that is the most important part of the hand. However, before you proceed further you must play 3 rounds of Clubs. This will allow you to just play the last Diamond and put East on lead. That will be the third trick for the defense and East can then cash the 13th Club, but he will have to lead away from his Spade King to give you 2 Spade winners and your contract.

The key to the playing this hand was to avoid taking a risk that you didn’t have to take, as long as you took advantage of the opportunity presented by the known lie of the cards.

I will teach a 10-week course on “Modern Day Bridge Bidding” at Isothermal Community College - Columbus Campus starting May 14. A major portion of the course will be on the Two-Over-One Bidding System. The course schedule provided in the Isothermal catalog is incorrect. The course will be held on Mondays starting on May 14 at either 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. or 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and will end on July 16.

Enrollment should be made directly with Isothermal.

a.m. Choose Sam White Stroll, a 3/4-mile walk around the lake, or the 2-mile walk by the lake and through the woods. Complimentary lunch and awards presentation at approximately 11:30 a.m.

Green Creek Community Center, Zumba class, Saturdays, 9 a.m.

PCHS Outdoor Track 2A West Region at PCHS, 9 a.m.

Lanier Library, Book Lovers will meet Saturday, May 5 at 9:30 a.m. to discuss books members have enjoyed. Open to all book lovers. 828-859-9535.

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 828899-0673 for more information.

May Fellowship Day, Saturday, May 6, Tryon Methodist Church.

Presented by Church Women United.

Registration at 9:30 a.m. and the program at 10 a.m. Light refreshments will be provided at registration. All women are invited. The program is “Listening to My Sisters.”

Kindermusik class, Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m., Tryon Fine Arts Center. 859-8322.

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.

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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Well-known local sculptors Dale Weiler and Stoney Lamar will present “The Mind of a Sculptor,” one of the Explore the Arts programs offered by Tryon Fine Arts Center (TFAC), on Thursday, May 3. The discussion will be moderated by Dale McEntire and Jean Pettigrew and will address the creative process of bringing a block of marble or a piece of wood to life. A modest admission is collected at the door. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m., with the program beginning at 7 p.m.

TFAC is located at 34 Melrose Ave. in Tryon. Call 828-8598322 or visit www.tryonarts.org for more information. Shown here is “Bayou Phantom,” by Dale Weiler. (photo submitted

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