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Bartlett, McDermott, Mierop win primary McDermott top vote-getter by Leah Justice

The theater department of Lake Lure Classical Academy will present “The Jungle Book” Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12 in the auditorium at the Mill Spring Agricultural Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. each night. More information can be found by visiting www.polkcountyfarms.org.

Polk County chose Renée McDermott (incumbent), Emily Bartlett and Russell Mierop as

Democratic nominees for county commissioner during the primary held Tuesday, May 8, according to unofficial results from the Polk County Board of Elections. McDermott was the high votegetter with 1,607 votes. Bartlett

received 1,464 votes and Meirop received 1,121 votes. Rickie McFalls lost to Mierop by 352 votes, with McFalls receiving 769 votes, Ernie Giannini (Continued on page 3)

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

Today

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Wednesdays, Fire Department in Green Creek, 7 a.m. - noon. The Meeting Place Senior Center Wednesday activities include Tai Chi, 9 a.m.; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; Italian club meeting (Buon Giorno), 10 a.m.; senior fitness, 10 a.m.; bingo or bridge, 12:30 p.m.; medication assistance program, 9 a.m. - noon. 828-894-0001. (Continued on page 2)

Emily Hyder Bartlett, Russell Mierop and Renée McDermott celebrate their wins in the May 8 Democratic primary for Polk County commissioner. (photo by Virginia Walker)

Polk compromises on sheriff’s office budget Sheriff to hire new investigator next fiscal year by Leah Justice

The Polk County Board of Commissioners and Polk County Sheriff Donald Hill have com-

promised on new positions in the sheriff’s office and decided to allow enough funds to hire one of three requested employees. Commissioners met Monday, May 7 and announced they would add $30,000 to the sheriff ’s budget from the general fund contingency to help pay for

an additional investigator. The sheriff’s office was asked to find approximately $10,000 in its budget to pay for FICA expenses for the position. The sheriff’s office originally requested three new positions,

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Polk Recreation Zumba class, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 - 11 a.m. at Stearns Gym. Patty Rivera is the instructor. Saluda Center Wednesday activities, Trash Train, dominoes game, 10 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga 12:30 p.m. 828-749-9245. Tryon Kiwanis Club meets Wednesdays, noon, Congregational Church, 210 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Female Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 828-894-2340. Male Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 828-894-2340. Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) committee will meet Wednesday, May 9, 6 p.m. at the Polk County Public Library.

Thursday

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m. - noon, old Searcy Mill parking lot, Hwy. 108, Columbus. N.C. DMV driver’s license mobile unit will be in Columbus in front of the post office on Ward Street on Thursday, May 10 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. A sign on the light pole in front of the post office will inform people when

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the unit has had to cancel its visit because of mechanical difficulty or weather-related issues. Saluda Center Thursday activities: knitting group, 9:30 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga, 5:30 p.m.; 828-749-9245. The Meeting Place Senior Center Thursday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m. and bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m. 828894-0001. House of Flags Museum, open Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Columbus. Landrum Library, Lap Babies, 10 a.m., 20- 25 minute session for young children and caregivers includes music, nursery rhymes, action poems and short books. Storytime at 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers includes books, music and fingerplays. Call 828-457-2218. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. Saluda Community Library will have preschool story time every Thursday 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. Polk County Public Library, free yoga class (bring your own mat) every Thursday from noon - 1 p.m. Rotary Club of Tryon meets every Thursday at noon at Tryon Presbyterian Church on Harmon Field Rd. Polk County Planning Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 10, has been canceled because there is no new business to discuss. Al-Anon: Foothills Come to Believe, Thursdays, 7 p.m., Polk Wellness Center, 155 W. Mills St., Suite 202, 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.

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Local Weather Forecast: Today: Par tly cloudy, with 50 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms. High 79, low 51.

Today

Tomorrow

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Thursday: Sunny, with no chance of rain. High 75, low 52. Monday’s weather was: High 78, low 63, 1.93 inches of rain.

Obituaries John Earl Rhodes, p. 10

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. 828817-0382. Republican General Member Meeting, Republican headquarters, 33 Peak S., Columbus. 7 p.m. 828-894-2520. 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 County Chamber of Commerce Building, 2753 Lynn Rd. (Hwy. 108), Tryon. 828-894-0293. Mother’s Day Tea Party,

Polk County Public Library, Friday, May 11, 4-5:30 p.m. Tea, lemonade, sandwiches and cupcakes. Participants will also make a gift for mom to take home. 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

Green Creek Community Center, Zumba class, Saturdays, 9 a.m. Art in Bloom, May 12-13. Garden tours, garden bazaar on McCown Street in Tryon and Trade St. in Landrum, art and sculpture show at Tryon Fine Arts Center, presentation by Sally Spangler Barnett at 4 p.m. Sunday. Proceeds benefit TFAC’s Artscape project. 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. Kindermusik class, Saturday, May 12, 10 a.m., Tryon Fine Arts Center. 828-859-8322. (Continued on page 23)

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Polk County Board of Commissioners Democratic primary

Col. 1

Col. 2

Coopers Gap

Green Creek

Saluda

Tryon

White Oak

Total

470 224 57 550 150 361

139 78 62 138 107 103

1,464 688 349 1,607 769 1,121

* Emily Hyder Bartlett 246 203 55 205 146 Ernie Giannini 92 117 29 77 71 Ritchie L. (Bubba) Greene 69 33 38 47 43 * Renée McDermott (incumb.) 245 241 64 229 140 Rickie McFalls 114 115 77 123 83 * Russell A. Mierop 197 148 37 198 77 * Winners Note: Based on unofficial results from the Polk County Board of Elections

• Winners

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receiving 688 votes and Ritchie “Bubba” Greene receiving 349 votes. McDermott said she is very grateful to everyone who helped her win the primary. “I’m real happy and very, very grateful to the folks who helped me, and there were a lot of them,” McDermott said. “I’m hoping everybody will pull for me in November. I will work my hardest to do the best

I can for them.” McDermott won in three of Polk County’s seven precincts: Columbus 2, Green Creek and Tryon. Bartlett came in second in those precincts. Bartlett also won in three precincts: Columbus 1, Saluda and White Oak. McDermott came in second in those precincts. Bartlett also said how thankful she is to the people who supported her. “I’m very happy and very thankful for so many peo-

ple who supported me,” said Bartlett. “I’m looking forward to the fall.” McFalls won in Coopers Gap Township, netting 77 votes to McDermott’s 64 votes. Mierop came in third in Columbus 1, Columbus 2, Green Creek and Tryon. Mierop was fourth in Saluda and White Oak behind McFalls, who came in third in those two precincts. Mierop fell to fifth in Coopers Gap with 37 votes, one vote behind Greene’s 38 votes. Giannini received 29 votes in

Coopers Gap. Mierop thanked his supporters as well. “I want to thank everybody who supported me and for voting for the young guy,” Mierop said. “I look forward to November. It’s exciting.” The three Democratic nominees will face Republicans Michael Gage, Keith Holbert and Tom Pack (incumbent) during the general election on Nov. 6 for the three open seats on the Polk County Board of Commissioners.

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Polk vote on Amendment 1

For Against

Columbus 1 491 296 Columbus 2 527 356 Coopers Gap 417 78 Green Creek 569 240 Saluda 364 201 Tryon 441 725 White Oak 417 152 Total 3,226 2,048 Note: Based on unofficial results from the Polk board of elections

Polk approves Amendment 1 by Leah Justice

The constitutional amendment defining marriage in North Carolina was approved both in Polk County and statewide during the Tuesday, May 8 primary, according to unofficial election results. In Polk County, voters approved the amendment by 1,178 votes. Polk voters cast 3,226 votes for the amendment compared to 2,048 votes against it. Statewide, the amendment was also approved by a wide margin, with 61.31 percent voting for the amendment and 38.69 percent voting against. There were 1,282,718 votes for the amendment and 809,547 votes against it statewide.

In Polk County, Tryon was the only one of seven precincts to record more votes against the amendment than for it. Tryon had 725 votes against the amendment compared to 441 votes for the amendment. Coopers Gap had the least votes against the amendment, with 78 against compared to 417 for the amendment. Green Creek tallied the most votes for the amendment, with 569 for and 240 against. Approval of the amendment means the North Carolina Constitution will now define marriage as the only legal union recognized in the state as between one man and one woman.

Polk voters favor Romney, Keever, McHenry in national races by Samantha Hurst

Polk County voters also had a number of national primaries to select choices for Tuesday, May 8. In the Republican presidential nomination race, Polk County favored Mitt Romney, with 1,726 votes or by 68.46 percent. Coming far behind in second were Ron Paul with 292 votes, Rick Santorum in third with 180 votes and Newt Gingrich in fourth with 246. Romney also gained first statewide with 612,568 votes, with Paul in second with 102,777 votes. When it came to District 10 of the U.S. House of Repre-

sentatives, Polk voters selected Patsy Keever in the Democratic primary with 58.79 percent, or 1,167 votes (Timothy Murphy grabbed 266 votes and Terry Michelle Bellamy received 552 votes). Keever also won overall in the district with 57.92 percent, or 36,620 votes, as of 11 p.m. Tuesday evening. On the Republican side of the aisle, Patrick McHenry won the District 10 primary with 67.37 percent or 1,433 of the votes cast (challenger Ken Fortenberry garnered 440 votes and Don Peterson 254 votes). McHenry also won district-wide with 58,580 votes or 72.56 percent, as of 11 p.m. Tuesday, May 8.

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Polk voters cast ballots in governor, other state races by Samantha Hurst

Polk County voters cast ballots regarding a number of state seats during this primary election. Winners of both Democratic and Republican primaries, according to unofficial results, are listed below: N.C. House of Representatives District 113 In the race for N.C. House of Representatives District 113, Chris Whitmire pulled a slight advantage over Trudi Walend, with 6,399 votes or 51.01 percent to Walend’s 6,146 votes or 48.99 percent, as of midnight May 9. In Polk County, meanwhile, 55.52 percent of the county’s voting Republicans chose Walend over Whitmire (44.48 percent). Walend grabbed 1,227 votes, while Whitmire brought in 983 votes in Polk County with all seven precincts reporting. N.C. Governor For N.C. governor, Polk County

selected Walter H. Dalton as the Democratic nominee with 66.77 percent, followed by Bob Etheridge with just 13.74 percent. Dalton also won the most votes statewide with 45.83 percent or 411,306 votes to Etheridge’s 341,720 votes or 38.08 percent. Polk Republicans chose Pat McCrory as their nominee to run in the state governor’s race with 59 percent or 1,265 votes. McCrory also won statewide with 83.54 percent or 718,481 votes. N.C. Lt. Governor For Lt. Governor, Democrats in Polk chose Linda D. Coleman with 73.15 percent or 1,351 votes, while Republicans chose Dan Forest with 1,144 votes or 56.33 percent. Coleman won statewide with 56.02 percent and 467,678 votes. Forest won the most votes statewide for the Republicans with 32.95 percent or 243,170 votes. Tony Gurley had 184,308 votes for the Republicans.

N.C. Secretary of State In the Republican primary for Secretary of State, Polk County selected Michael “Mike” Beitler with 742 votes or 39.16 percent. Statewide, Ed Goodwin garnered the most votes for this race with 35.86 percent or 235,984 votes. There was no Democratic primary for this position as incumbent Secretary of State Elaine Marshall plans to run for re-election in November.

N.C. Auditor Republicans in the county chose Debra Goldman as the nominee to run for N.C. auditor. Goldman won the county with 542 or 29.06 percent of the vote; following closely behind was challenger Fern Shubert with 26.92 percent or 502 votes. N.C. Auditor Beth Wood is running for reelection.

N.C. Treasurer Janet Crowell grabbed 1,447 or 79.59 percent in the Democratic primary in Polk County for N.C. Treasurer, while Frank Roche won Polk County with 55.59 percent and 1,025 votes on the Republican side. Crowell also won statewide with 76.66 percent and 605,412 votes. Roche’s opponent, Steve Royal, won statewide with 373,511 votes or 57.72 percent to Roche’s 42.28 percent.

N.C. Commissioner of Agriculture In the Democratic race for the N.C. Commissioner of Agriculture, Walter Smith won in Polk County with 1,215 votes or 69.07 percent. Statewide, Smith also won with 55.06 percent or 406,9000 votes. On the Republican side, Steve Troxler won locally with 1,150 votes or 59.31 percent. Statewide Troxler also won with 69.23 percent of the vote.

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Polk tax assessor resigns Bowlin appointed as interim administrator by Leah Justice

Polk County Tax Assessor John Bridgers resigned last week to take a position with the State of North Carolina. Commissioners decided not to fill his position immediately, but rather appointed tax collector Melissa Bowlin as interim tax administrator. Commissioners met Monday, May 7 and after discussing the issue in closed session, approved Bowlin’s appointment. Com-

missioners said following the meeting the new board should decide on Bridger’s replacement. The board of commissioners has three open positions, and a new majority could be elected this November. Bridgers was Polk County’s first tax assessor following a decision to split the tax collection office and the tax assessor’s office a few years ago. He was hired on Aug. 1, 2007, having come from Yadkin County, and his last day was May 4. Next year’s proposed budget includes funding for a tax assessor.

Foothills Community Chapel youth choir cleans up Polk roads The Foothills Community Chapel Youth Choir will clean up 100 miles of Polk County roads on Saturday, May 12. The event will serve a dual purpose: to clean up the community and to fund the summer youth choir tour, which will travel to Georgia, Alabama

and Florida beginning July 14. If you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution to the choir, contact one of the leaders: Pat Overholt, 864-316-9827, or Rob Painter, 828-606-8859. – article submitted by Rob Painter

• Sheriff budget

tors currently handling over 285 cases as of this request).” With the three new positions, the sheriff’s office was requesting approximately $142,000 in additional salaries, including FICA, retirement, insurance and a 2.5 percent salary increase for all county employees. The three new positions would have cost approximately $127,500. County manager Ryan Whitson presented his recommended budget to commissioners on Monday, which originally denied all requests for new positions. Whitson said in his budget message that he was denying all new positions because he doesn’t feel it is the time to add to the county’s payroll, especially considering this budget

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including a new drug investigator and two deputies for patrol. The sheriff’s office requested the new positions, saying there has been an increase in the number of calls and cases over the last few years. “As you know the amount of meth labs discovered and amount of drug cases we are working in the county has increased tremendously as of late and is currently being handled by one person,” said Hill in his budget request. “Thus this investigator would not only work with the narcotics investigations (increasing the safety of the position 0tfn0COn- InDD - page 50 of having two persons assigned to cases) but also would help the case loads the non-narcotics investigators are handling (three investiga-

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will cut two employees from the department of social service (DSS) staff. “I could not in good conscience support adding employees to other departments while taking employees away from one,” Whitson said. Whitson later said he negotiated with the sheriff and some of his staff on Monday, based on some of the issues printed in a Bulletin article on Friday, May 4. He said he and the sheriff’s office agreed to hire only one of the requested employees, a new narcotics officer. Whitson said he is happy with the compromise. “Sounds like we’re in a good meeting of the minds,” said commissioner chair Ray Gasperson. Commissioners also agreed with Whitson’s recommendation to take $30,000 from contingency to help fund a new narcotics officer. The county’s recommended

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budget initially included $58,095 in contingency. The $30,000 to the sheriff’s office will leave $28,095, with Whitson saying another approximately $7,000 will need to be taken from contingency to match state money. The final contingency left in the new budget will be a little over $20,000 after the adjustments, Whitson Commissioners Ted Owens, Cindy Walker and Tom Pack, Sheriff Donald Hill, said. commissioner chair Ray Gasperson and commissioner vice-chair Renée McDermott, The new adjust- with a new Ford Taurus Interceptor recently purchased for the sheriff’s office. The ments to the sheriff’s vehicle should be equipped and on the road next week. (photo by Leah Justice) office budget will mean the total sheriff budget for $120,500. Capital outlay requests tasers and the purchase of con-ex next year will be an estimated from the sheriff include one new for evidence storage, according to $1,698,471. This year’s amended vehicle, fully equipped; seven the budget request. budget for the sheriff’s office was additional mobile data terminals Polk County’s new budget for patrol cars, seven printers for year will begin July 1. $1,670,231. The sheriff’s office request- the computers, one Hot-n-Pop Editor’s note: Look for more ed $80,000 in capital outlay, (heat sensor/door popper) for the coverage on the county’s overdown from this year’s budget at K9 vehicle, replacement of three all budget later this week.

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Opinion

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Ours

Yours

More than kids’ play – Saluda on top of important issue for all Out of thousands of communities around the country Saluda was recently selected as a Playful City USA. The distinction is awarded each year by the national nonprofit KABOOM! Though playtime may seem low on the priority radar for town management, we think Saluda should be commended for recognizing the need to make sure residents and their children have adequate space to swing, turn cartwheels, take a hike or simply breathe in a bit of fresh air while chasing a ball with their dog. What’s even better is the drive to address these needs creatively. The Saluda Community Land Trust is leading the charge to convert an old landfill to green space and trails, while another group of passionate community members hopes to one day fund the construction of a playground for children of all ability levels. Play is necessary in all our lives – necessary to release stress, to connect neighbors, to enrich all our lives. Kudos, Saluda. — Editorial staff, Tryon Daily Bulletin

Comments made via our website www.tryondailybulletin.com Tryon Daily Bulletin posted the article titled: “Tryon receives grant for information kiosk” Betsy Freeman replied: “A KIOSK would indeed be dandy But a public rest room would be more handy.”

while on the road, I have had to call 911, both times because something was blocking the road. Both times I have been connected to South Carolina operators in Spartanburg County. Both times I have been in North Carolina, on Landrum Road. Doesn’t our emergency Elinor Gay of Columbus response connect us with the asked: Twice in the last decade correct operator?

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Mothers Day 2012 To the editor: I recently finished reading a book entitled “The Chemistry of the Blood,” written in 1943 by M. R. DeHaan, MD. I would like t o s h a r e s o m e Letters simple, yet elegant to the verses out of the Editor book concerning a mother’s prayer for her child. My own mother entered Heaven’s gates on Palm Sunday of this year. How I miss her sweet love and tender kisses. I well remember the times during our childhood squabbles (I have four siblings) that she would make us kneel in prayer and ask for forgiveness, and afterwards there would be neck hugs all around. Needless to say, we remain a close knit bunch to this day because of my mother. Many of you dear readers will relate to these verses as you think of your own precious mom. ‘Twas in the years of long ago when life was fair and bright And ne’er a tear and scarce a fear o’ercast my day or night, That often in the eventide I found her kneeling there, And just one word, my name,

Words of wisdom To the editor: I admire and envy people who can express whatever it is they want to say Letters in a crystal clear and to the concise manner. Editor Abraham Lincoln was such a person with his Gettysburg Address. Mark Twain and Will Rogers were two others. Then, I came across this the

I heard, my name in Mother’s prayer. I thought but little of it then, though reverence touched my heart For her whose love sought from above for me the better part, But when the sterner battles came with many a subtle snare, ‘Twas then one word, my name, I heard, my name in Mother’s prayer. I wandered on and heeded not God’s oft-repeated call To turn from sin to live for Him and give to Him my all, Until at last of sin convinced I sank in deep despair, My hope awoke when memory spoke my name in Mothers’ prayer. That pleading heart, that soul so tired, has gone unto her rest, But ere with me for aye shall be the memory of her trust; And when I enter Heaven’s gates and meet her over there, I’ll praise the Lord for just one word, my name, in Mother’s prayer. Happy Mother’s Day to moms of all ages. We women are all moms to someone (whether human or furry). Let’s all celebrate!

– Tina Melton, Columbus

other day: “The majority of the voters are just dull and mentally inert people who dislike thinking and are easily deceived by the enticing promises of irresponsible pied pipers.” That was written in 1951 in Oslo, Norway, but it is timeless and, regrettably, just as “on target” in the U.S. today – or perhaps more so – as it was back then.

– Bill Wuehrmann, Tryon

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A letter to mothers

we were on a mother-daughter day trip, something we both Dear Mom, loved to do. I think of you every day and I miss you every day, wish remember all your funny, quirky fate had been different and you and amazing insightful ways. were still here with me, but I Your infectious smile, the sound continue to live a life you would of your laughter, the loving look be proud of. in your blue eyes, the I volunteer in my beautiful tone of your Letters c o m m u n i t y, g i v e to the voice. my love and time So many things Editor to my friends, show you taught me come kindness to strangers, into play almost try to help those in daily. I could not have asked need, have a strong work ethic for a better loving parent to and radiate a love of life that help guide me through my warms and surrounds me. childhood, teens, and into my Mother’s Day approaches and present middle age. to all of you out there who still I am truly blessed to have been have your moms here on earth, born to you, so compassionate, don’t hesitate, tell her you love protective and loving a mother, her, hold her tight, make up if you I wish every child could have. I fought, forgive past differences. know I was a lucky kid and have It is all about the love, people! not forgotten that. Love in all forms has the It has been two years since power to heal us and conquer all. I lost you to breast cancer and Love to you all. it just seems like yesterday that – Candy Butler, Columbus

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Political insert should not speak for all businesses

that he or she knows all business owners are against the amendment, and has the nerve to sneak that pronouncement into a newspaper! To the editor: The Tryon Daily T h e “ p o l i t i c a l Letters Bulletin survives, admonition” inserted to the I assume, on in last Friday’s Tryon Editor advertising from Daily Bulletin is business owners. troubling. Political How, then, could ads must, by law, carry the name, you possibly agree to cooperate or names, of those who pay for with a nameless person who them. is making a blanket statement Just who is “Business,” as in about the political opinions of “Business Against Amendment all business? One”? The Bulletin owes many If I were in business in the apologies before we see more Bulletin’s subscriber area, I such audacity in the coming would be outraged that this general election. “phantom” activist is implying – Wanda Veh, Columbus

Dog parks To the editor: Mills River could do it. Tryon can’t seem to get it

together. Go figure. Congrats to Mills River for caring.

– Toby Wolter, Landrum

tLt AUdItIons tryon little theater/ tryon Youth Center Summer Youth Show

Auditions:

sun., may 20: 2-4:30 p.m. mon., may 21: 5-7:30 p.m.

Auditions at TLT Workshop, 516 S. Trade St., Tryon Ages 10-18 Director: Anna Marie Kuether Musical Director: Lena Duncan

PerformAnce dAtes

July 19-22 at tryon Fine Arts Center

Questions? Call Betty Brewer, producer, at 828-894-8722

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Obituaries

John Earl Rhodes

John Earl Rhodes, 90, of Saluda went home to be with his Lord on Sunday afternoon, May 6, 2012 in Mission Hospital, Asheville, N.C. Born in Greenville, S.C., he was the son of the late Burton J. and Bertha Barton Rhodes. John was a veteran of WWII, having served in the U. S. Army, where he received two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. He was an electrician by trade and had worked many years with Pace Electric. John retired from the City of Saluda as maintenance supervisor in l992 after more than 20 years of service. Mr. Rhodes was a member of the VFW Post #5206 in Hendersonville, N.C. and the Saluda Lions Club. He was a member of Saluda

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First Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 69 years, Ruth Middleton Rhodes; two daughters, Patricia R. Ross (Bob) of Johns Island, S.C. and Gail BaileyHeaton (Steve) of Taylors, S.C. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Andy Ross, Kristie Bryson and Bart Bailey, and five great-grandchildren, Austin Harrison, Madison and Hunter Bailey, Chase and John Bryson. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 10 in the McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon, with Rev. Sherrill Moore, Don Mintz and Jerry Russell officiating. Family will receive friends from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Thursday prior to the service in the McFarland Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in the Saluda City Cemetery, Saluda, with military rites by VFW Post #5206, Hendersonville, N.C. At other times the family will be at the home. Memorials may be made to Saluda Fire and Rescue, 199 Walnut Street, Saluda, N.C. 28773 or to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard, Alexandria, Va. 22311. An online guest register is available at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com. McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.

Pea Ridge gathering May 10 October 19-28, 2012

The next Pea Ridge community gathering will be Thursday, May 10 at the community center. The speaker for the event will be a representative from the Mill Spring Agricultural Center. Everyone is invited to attend and bring finger foods and a beverage. Paperware and ice will be provided. The center is located

at 207 Big Level Road, 3½ miles east of Mill Spring, off Hwy. 108. Reminder: Bring your recyclables to the center as the Polk County mobile recycling truck will be there prior to the meeting at 6:30-7 p.m. If you have questions, call Daryl Hardin at 828-894-8376. – article submitted by Ann Carswell

BBQ supper, gospel singing May 12 for Coopers Gap Church On May 12, a BBQ supper and gospel singing will be held at Sunny View Elementary School, featuring “Simple Faith and the Royal Quartet.” BBQ will be served beginning at 3 p.m., and the singing will begin at 6 p.m. Bulk pulled pork

will be available. Proceeds will benefit Cooperes Gap Church’s Asia mission trip in July. For more information, call 828-625-0551. – article submitted by Kendra McIntosh

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Artists’ booths at a previous Saluda Arts Festival. This year’s festival will take place Saturday, May 19. (photo submitted by Cathy Jackson)

Saluda Arts Festival May 19 features more than 80 artists The ninth annual Saluda Arts Festival will be held May 19 in downtown Saluda. The festival will feature more than 80 fine artists and skilled craftspeople from all over western North Carolina and South Carolina. They will exhibit and sell oil, watercolors, acrylic paintings and drawings, woodworking, photography, pottery,

jewelry, sculptures, stained glass, metalworking and more. “This is more participation by local and regional artists than ever before,” said Susie Welsh, festival organizer. Festival-goers can also enjoy watching live demonstrations of artists at work while children exercise their creativity in the children’s art tent.

One Leg Up, The Danberrys and The Honeycutters will also perform throughout the day. Music is made available through a grant from the Polk County Community Foundation Saluda Fund. The festival starts at 10 a.m. Parking is available along Main Street, at the Saluda School back parking lot, the Saluda

Presbyterian Church on Carolina St., Saluda Methodist Church on Greenville St, the First Baptist Church on Henderson St., the west end public parking lot (across the bridge) and the Saluda Fire Department on Greenville St. Shuttle transportation will be available. – article submitted by Cathy Jackson

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‘Flights of Spring’ show now open at Tryon Arts and Crafts Gallery All things flying, soaring, fluttering and buzzing around during the spring, either real or imaginary, are included in “Flights of Spring,” the member show now opening at Tryon Arts and Crafts. A broad interpretation of this theme has resulted in a huge carved feathered dragon by James Greene; an old fashioned bi-plane entitled “the flight of the Tucson” by Bob Neely and a large painting entitled “Dream/Soar” by Diana Gurri. These are just a few of the subjects that member artists have entered to carry out the theme. The media represented in the show ranges from delicate painted silk to fine silver to earthenware

and fine woven cloth, as seen in has been an artist all of his life, Suzanne Monroe’s delicate weav- working in gold, as a fine art framer ing inspired by and as a graphic peacock feathartist. Greene has Want to go? ers. As usual, a created the larger members’ show What: Flights of Spring 3-D pieces in the showcases the member show show. talents of numer- When: May 11 - June 15 Ruthie Coous Tryon Arts hen, jewelry and Crafts mem- Where: Tryon Arts instructor and bers who have and Crafts, silversmith, has executed unique 373 Harmon Field created a delicate interpretations of Rd., Tryon. eagle pin crafted subjects in all of in sterling silver the media that are studied at the with oxidized copper with patina school in its numerous workshops and set with a Mexican fire agate. and classes. Douglas Chamberlain has several James Greene, a new member assemblage pieces representing of Tryon Arts and Crafts School, rural scenes and a humorous piece

featuring a birdcage and a cat entitled “Shadow.” The gallery had a soft opening on Saturday, May 5 during the Art Trek open house and will have an artists’ reception on Friday, May 11 from 6-8 p.m. The public is invited to meet the artists at this time. The gallery is always open during weekdays from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. This show will run until June 15. Tryon Arts and Crafts School is a non-profit crafts organization located at 373 Harmon Field Road in Tryon. – article submitted by Christine Mariotti

Williamson to join Honor Flight to visit WWII Memorial in D.C. May 23 Joe Williamson of Tryon and Landrum (Williamson’s Paint) has been selected to join fellow World War II veterans on an Honor Flight on Wednesday, May 23 to visit the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C. He will be accompanied by John Cash of Landrum. During the course of the day,

Williamson and the other participants will have the opportunity to visit some of the most sacred grounds in United States history. The group will begin the day with a flag presentation at the WWII Memorial and will then visit the Vietnam, Korean and Lincoln memorials. They will also visit the Iwo Jima Memorial

and will end the day at Arlington National Cemetery, where they will observe the changing of the guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. “We are proud of your distinguished service to our nation,” said Bill Dukes of Honor Flight South Carolina in a letter Williamson received informing

him of his selection for Honor Flight. “We gratefully applaud your service to our nation and hope that in this small way, we can let you see how thankful we are that you gave so much to preserve the freedoms we all enjoy today.” - article submitted by Joe Williamson

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice to Creditors 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 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 immediate payment. This the 25th day of April, 2012. Estate of Kenneth Ray Morris Robin Lynn Morris, Administrator 139 Westbrook Drive Tryon, NC 28782 A. Bailey Nager Attorney at Law P.O. Box 851 Tryon, NC 28782 Tryon Daily Bulletin Adv. 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16 EST/MORRIS, KENNETH R.

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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. 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 Arts Festival, Main St. in Saluda, May 19. Art, food and music. Contact Susie Welsh at 828-749-3900 or Todd Kirby at 828-606-0942 for more information. 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. 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. 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 12 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 Art Trek Tryon exhibit continues with 34 Polk County artists showing their work in many mediums. An opportunity to enjoy the talent in the community. Open for the Tryon Gallery Trot, Saturday, May 12. 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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Wed. May 9

Elmo’s Open Mic, 7:30 p.m.

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Tues. May 15

Zenzera Open Mic, 7:30 p.m.

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Tryon Theatre, 45 S. Trade St., Tryon. May 9 - 13 Mirror Mirror May 14 - 15, The Descendants 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.

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Erich Robert Then (right) accepting his promotion to Lieutenant Colonel. (photo submitted)

Then promoted to Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Army Officer Erich Robert Then of Arlington, Va. was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in a Pentagon ceremony on March 6. Then is the son of Robert and Suanne Then of Campobello, S.C. and the son-in-law of Ben and Glenda Benton of Hendersonville, N.C. He is a 1991 graduate of Hendersonville High School and a 1995 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point. Family, friends and fellow officers attended the ceremony. Lieutenant General Robert P. Lennox officiated, with the Army Chief of Staff, General Raymond T. Odierno in attendance. Lt. Col. Then is currently serving on the Army Headquarters Staff in the Pentagon. He has served for 17 years as an Army aviator, flying and commanding various UH-60 Blackhawk and Army reconnaissance

fixed-wing units across the globe. He is a veteran of the Iraq war and numerous overseas hazardous duty contingency operations. The Army recently selected Then to command the U.S. Army Priority Air Transport Battalion at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. The battalion operates a fleet of executive jets, and is responsible for transporting senior Army, defense and government officials across the globe. He holds a bachelor’s of science in systems engineering from West Point, and a M.A. in management and leadership from Webster University. Lt. Col. Then counts himself very lucky to be married to the former Kelli Hall Benton of Hendersonville. They have two children, Erich II (8) and Abby (10). – article submitted by Robert Then

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Polk County Middle School Model UN Famine 5k held April 28 results A total of 36 participants ran in the Polk County Middle School’s Model UN Famine 5k on Saturday, April 28. During the race, participants ran or walked the cross-country course at PCMS. Malik Miller finished first and won a gift card to Regal Cinemas with a time of 21:37. The Model UN students hope to bring awareness to famines in severely underprivileged areas of the world. All proceeds from the race were donated to UNICEF for famine relief efforts in East Africa. The students hope to hold the race again in the fall. Results: 1 . M a l i k M i l l e r, m a l e , 21:37.00; 2. Lauren Stratman, female, 21:47.90; 3. Steve Hardin, male, 22:10.40; 4. William Utz, male, 22:14.20; 5. Jonathan Waters, male, 22:26.80; 6. Quincy Snyder, male, 23:33.00; 7. Haven Dufford, female, 25:57.10; 8. Parker Towne, female, 28:35.20; 9. Leah Hardin, female, 28:52.10; 10. Rob Lind-

sey, male, 29:00.60; 11. Christian Davis, male, 29:00.60; 12. Luke Arledge, male, 29:04.90; 13. Andrea Stratman, female, 30:11.90; 14. William Hoy, male, 34:38.40; 15. Jordan Heston, female, 37:19.90; 16. Mike Heston, male, 37:21.40; 17. Kristen Simmons, female, 38:46.80; 18. Todd George, male, 38:47.20; 19. Dana Desautels, female, 38:47.60; 20. Aurora Teague, female, 39:37.90; 21. Dottie Wilson, female, 41:33.10; 22. Ciera Wilson, female, 41:33.70; 23. Ashley Wilson, female, 42:00.60; 24. Maria Bolanos, female, 42:31.00; 25. Lauren Patterson, female, 42:41.20; 26. Sue Heston, female, 43:00.50; 27. Erin Heston, female, 43:01.30; 28. Mary Sue Hyder, female, 43:05.70; 29. Autumn Garland, female, 47:59.80; 30. Katie Keller, female, 49:40.00; 31. Gracie Fletcher, female, 49:40.80; and 32. Ashlyn Lawter, female, 49:41.60. – article submitted by Stephanie Gilbert

Malik Miller crosses the finish line at the Famine 5k held Saturday, April 28 by Polk County Middle School Model UN mini-course students. (photo submitted by Stephanie Gilbert)

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Tryon Youth Center receives more parking Grants allow for safer parking area A grant from the Polk County Community Foundation, a grant from the Rotary Club Foundation and private contributions, have provided for an extension to be constructed to the Tryon Youth Center’s parking area. Youth center officials said additional parking has long been needed and those who use the Tryon Youth Center facility will enjoy being able to park safely. Overflow parking has previously been along Hwy. 176. creating danger to individuals and their automobiles. – article submitted by Sadie McKaig

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Polk Wolverines beat out Mtn. Heritage for WHC title by Samantha Hurst

Polk County baseball stepped up to the challenge Monday, May 7 taking down Mountain Heritage 2-1 to win the Western Highland Conference title. “That game meant everything - it meant all the happiness we’ve been able to experience since last night - all because of one run,” said Wolverine Head Coach Ty Stott. “We couldn’t have played much better. That was two tough pitchers, both of who were dominating, we just managed to pitch a bit better and run better.” Senior Roberto Taft, who recently signed to play ball at Belmont Abbey, took the mound striking out nine and giving up just one run and three walks. “He got a lot of those lead off men out, which kept that second run from scoring and allowed us not to have to go into extra innings,” Stott said of Taft. Opposing pitcher Zach Wiseman got the one and only run off Taft to put Mountain Heritage on the board early. Polk wouldn’t wait long to answer. In the third inning, Taft himself grabbed an RBI double

to send Bryce Martin into home plate to tie things. Jordan Brown followed in the fourth with a double to send Wes Brady home for the Wolverine’s winning score. Stott said when his boys took the field he told them to keep their minds off the playoffs. As far as they should be concerned Monday night, the playoffs didn’t exist, he said. “That [conference] win lasts forever. No one ever remembers how far they went in the playoffs, but with the conference championship you’ve got something to show for it,” Stott said he told his Wolverines. “The conference championship is all about what you’ve done over the entire season. Our whole season was about maintaining … you can have a bad game, but you can’t have a bad week. You’ve got to deal with adversity.” And Polk faced plenty of adversity with more injuries this season than Stott said he’s ever dealt with in any other year. Brady was hurt twice in the season, as well as Cameron Hoots who was out for the season with a back injury, Stott said. And though Taft played other positions, he had to miss five games

Wolverine Alec Philpott slides into third base during Polk’s 13-4 win over Madison Thursday, May 3. The Wolverine’s went on to beat Mountain Heritage for the Western Highland Conference championship Monday, May 7. (photo by Leah Justice)

as a pitcher. Working past those challenges, Polk now boasts a 14-7 overall record and 12-2 in the WHC. This win also places the Wol-

verines in the top WHC 2-A seed for the state playoffs. State playoffs start Friday, May 11 with Polk playing Smoky Mountain at home.

Polk celebrates wins at NCHSAA track, field championship May 5 Polk County High School hosted the NCHSAA West Regional Track and Field Championships Saturday, May 5. The top eight finishers in each event scored points on a descending scale for their team (10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1). The top four finishers in each event will advance to the State Championships to be held May 11 at NCA&T University. Polk celebrated wins in the women’s 800 meter, 4x400 relay and men’s long jump. Seniors Re-

becca Elliott and Cary Littlejohn each qualified for state in three events, while Elliot set an 800-meter run record at Saturday’s 2-A West Regional with a time of 2:22.91, besting the old record of 2:24.43 set in 2004. Scoring for the Lady Wolverines: Shot Put - Charlie Bullock 31-08 sixth; High Jump - Rebecca Mitchell 4-08 eighth; 4x800 Relay - (Rebecca Elliott, Casey McDowell, Shelby Wells, Autumn Miller) 10:37 third; 1600 Meter - McDowell

5:59 eighth; 400 Meter - Miller 1:07 eighth; 800 Meter - Elliott 2:22 1st; 4x400 Relay (Elliott, Wells, McDowell and Miller) 4:17 first. Scoring for the Wolverines: Shot Put - Markece Cunningham 48-8.5 second; Discus - Cunningham 136-10 fourth; Long Jump - Cary Littlejohn 21-10 1st; Pole Vault - Kevin Angier 11-0 fourth; 4x800 Relay (Kyle Whitson, Andy Conner, Jacob Collins and Eli Hall) 9:42 sixth; 100 Meter - Littlejohn

11.35 fifth; 400 Meter - Conner 50.77 third; 200 Meter - Littlejohn 22.77 second; 4x400 Relay (Conner, Littlejohn, Whitson and Mason Umlauf) 3:37 fourth. Women’s Team Scores: Newton-Conover 67, Draugn 55, East Burke 52, S. Iredell 49, E. Lincoln 47, Bandys 46, Pisgah 44, N. Lincoln 43.5, N. Henderson 40, W. Caldwell 39, Smoky Mountain 35, Polk County 32, Bunker Hill 22, (Continued on page 20)

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Lady Cardinals softball pulls out victory in elimination game by Joey Millwood

Landrum’s back is against the wall in the 1A Upper State finals. In an elimination game on Monday, May 7 it was Taylor Jenkins who stepped up and helped the Lady Cardinals stave off elimination. The sophomore made big plays on both sides of the ball to help lead the Lady Cardinals to an 8-6 victory over Fox Creek. In the fourth inning, the second baseman came to the plate with a runner on base and two outs. Jenkins hit a shot past the Fox Creek third baseman and left fielder. “I just saw Hamrick saying, ‘keep going, keep going,’” she said. “I was like where in the world did I hit this ball.” Jenkins didn’t stop until she reached home. In the seventh inning, the Lady Cardinals were up 8-6. Jordan Farmer forced a pop

up to second base by Brittany Cross and then struck out Kelcey Cook. Hannah Culpepper, however, drew a walk. Ashlyn Wanninger followed with a shot in between second and first. Jenkins broke for the ball, made a diving grab and fired to Meagan Painter at first for the final out. “It feels really good (to bounce back with a win),” Hamrick said. “They had the right attitude coming in.” Lauren Pitts and Bre Cuff led the Lady Cardinals. Pitts finished 3-for-3 with a double and three runs scored. Cuff finished 3-for-3 with a sacrifice fly and three RBIs. Farmer won the game on the mound and had eight strikeouts. Landrum will play at Chesterfield on Wednesday night at 6 p.m. and all Hamrick has his team focused on is themselves. “We’re just taking it one game at a time,” he said. “We

Jordan Farmer pitches against Fox Creek on Monday afternoon. The Lady Cardinals won the 1A upper state finals elimination game 8-6. (photo by Joey Millwood)

can only focus on what we’re doing.” The winner of that game will

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Polk takes down Madison to become co-conference champs by Samantha Hurst

Polk County’s Lady Wolverines pulled out a thrilling win at home over Madison Monday, May 7 giving them claim to the title of co-conference champs. The Lady Wolverines had lost to Madison once earlier in the year but they were determined not to meet that same fate this time around. PCHS Coach Jeff Wilson said the team came out to play with a different motto this year. “We played with the idea of ‘new role, new direction’ with our new role being conference champs,” Wilson said. “The great thing is we’ve been unified in our vision and that’s all because these goals have not been my goals, they’ve been our goals.” At the end of the seventh inning Monday night, strength from the pitcher’s mound and solid defense on both sides

kept the teams tied 0-0. It took determination and every single player to pull out the win, Wilson said. “We need everybody, because you never know who’s going to do it; who’s going to make that winning play,” Wilson said. In the end it was the speed of No. 10 Shae Wheeler and the smart hitting of No. 7 Amber Lynch that pushed the Wolverines to victory. Just after Wheeler (1-2) took a chance and stole second, Lynch (1-3) stepped up to the plate and knocked one just over the left-fielder’s head to give Wheeler a smooth ride into home plate. The Wolverines grabbed five hits on the night off the strong arm of Madison’s pitcher, with those hits coming from Lynch, Wheeler and one each from (Continued on page 20)

Pitcher Jamie Hrobak throws a pitch toward Madison player no. 4. Coach Jeff Wilson said the tight game had a lot to do with the strong pitching from both Hrobak and Madison’s pitcher. (photo by Samantha Hurst)

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Brittany Jones, Katie Ruff and Alyssa Montgomery. “We went for the win. We tried to run and we tried to hit instead of sitting back and waiting for it to come to us,” Wilson said. T h e Wo l v e r i n e s p l a y e d Mountain Heritage Tuesday, May 8 but results were not

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available as of press time. Please visit www.tryondailybulletin.com to see results and view more photos from the game vs. Madison. The game against Mountain Heritage determined whether Polk would be the No. 1 or No. 2 seed moving forward into the playoffs. Mountain Heritage was the only other team to beat Madison this year. The first rounds of state playoffs begin May 11.

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Bridge club members prepare for ‘Spring Soiree’ Foothills Duplicate Bridge Club members (left to right) Charlotte Lindsey, Kathe Burklow, Betsy Carr and Marily Williams work on the final plans for the “Spring Soiree,” a fundraiser for the Tryon Youth Center sponsored by the club. The event will be held on Friday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the youth center, located at 2969 Hwy. 176 West. The deadline to buy tickets for the benefit is Tuesday, May 15. The evening will include cocktails and appetizers, an Italian feast catered by La Bella Tavola, silent and live auctions between 5:30 and 7 p.m., and music by both John Memory on the guitar and the Sue Wilson group. All cash contributions (except the entry fee) will be matched up to $10,000 by an anonymous donor and are 100-percent tax deductible. The youth center, which serves the community as a whole, now needs major repairs and that is the reason for this fundraiser. For tickets or to make a contribution to Tryon Youth Center, please call event chairman Sherrill Wingo at 828-817-1668. For more general information email tryonyouthcenter@gmail.com. (photo submitted by Barbara Clegg)

PCPL bookmobile schedule, May 9 - 23 The Polk County Public Library’s (PCPL) Bookmobile is a free service to all residents of Polk County. The bookmobile offers fiction, nonfiction, large print books, children’s books young adult books and paperbacks. Materials will be brought from the main library on request. Library cards are available at the bookmobile. The bookmobile will visit the following locations from May 9 - 23: Wednesday, May 9: Columbus 9:15 - 11 a.m. Tryon Estates 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Ashley Meadows Thursday, May 10: Columbus 9:15 – 11:15 a.m. Polk Vocational Center 11:30 a.m. – noon Ridge Rest 2-4 p.m. Highwood Apartments Friday, May 11: Tryon/Columbus 9:15 – 9:45 a.m. Columbus Children’s Center 10 – 10:30 a.m. Tots & Toddlers Day Care 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. Little Lamb

Preschool 11:35 – 12:15 Meeting Place #1 Wednesday, May 16: Columbus/Tryon 9 – 10 a.m. Virtual College 10:10 – 11 a.m. Polk County High School 11:30 – noon New Market Road 3 – 4 p.m. Windwood Drive Thursday, May 17: Tryon 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Oak Hill Apartments 2:15 – 3:30 p.m. White Oak Manor 3:30 – 5 p.m. White Oak Manor Apartments Wednesday, May 23: Green Creek 9 – 9:45 a.m. Columbus Children’s Center 10 – 10:45 a.m. Polk County High School 11:15 – 11:45 a.m. Good Earth Lane 1 – 2 p.m. Green Creek Family Life Center/Meeting Place #2 2:15 – 4 p.m. John Smith Road – article submitted by Rita Owens

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Paneuma Barton of Glassy Mountain gave her life to China Barton families were among as one of very few female stuthe first to settle the Glassy dents in that day. Mountain area, once land She graduated in 1903, then grants to former Revolution- entered Greenville Woman’s ary War soldiers began in College, which was later com1784. bined with Furman University, Paneuma Barton’s great, and graduated with honors in great grandparents, David and 1908. Nancy Barrett Barton, settled After graduation, she taught on a tract of school for land in the years Twice-told tatw oSpartan southwestTales of the High School ern section of Glassy Dark Corner in Landrum, Mountain a school by Dean Campbell township (on owned by present-day the SparSoutherlin Road) in 1785, fol- tanburg Baptist Association, lowing his release from Revo- which received help financially lutionary War service. from the Baptist Home MisHer great grandparents were sion Board in Atlanta. She also Thomas and Nancy Easley taught for two years in public Barton and grandparents were schools in the area. Millington Easley and Sallie While teaching, she was Goodlett Barton. very active in Sunday School Paneuma was the third child and Womens Missionary Union and oldest daughter of James (W.M.U.) work at Highland Henry and Josephine Coleman Baptist Church. She felt led Barton. She was born on Au- to attend the W.M.U. Training gust 16, 1884, 99 years after School in Louisville, Ky., to David Barton first arrived in receive special preparation for the area. missionary work on the foreign She was an extremely intel- field. She graduated in 1914. ligent child, everyone said, and A year later, on July 15, it was no surprise when she 1915, she received her misenrolled in the North Green- sionary appointment from the ville High School, forerunner Southern Baptist Foreign Misof North Greenville University, sion Board, Richmond, Va.,

and sailed for China on Oct. 8. She became the first graduate of North Greenville University to go on an appointed mission. She served 22 years in China. While there, she married Dr. Parks Harrison Anderson Sr., a fellow missionary, who lost his wife while giving birth to twins. One twin survived, leaving Dr. Anderson with four young children to raise. In later years, Parks and Paneuma Anderson had two children, Henry Lee and Theresa. Soon after they retired and returned to the United States, Dr. Anderson passed away on March 9, 1955. Following his death, she made her home for a short time near Greer with her sisters, Ollie Barton and Mrs. Glover Dill. She lived her last years as a resident of the Bethea Baptist Home, in Darlington, S.C. She died September 8, 1975, at the age of 91, and was buried beside her husband in Woodlawn Cemetery near Greenville, S.C. Although she loved her native mountains of the Dark Corner, their creator held a stronger mission for her in serving lost souls in faraway China.

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. 828-8940001. Christian Fellowship Luncheon, TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mondays except holidays, noon - 1 p.m.; food, fellowship and discussion of relevant issues; inter-

denominational. 828-859-5051. Chess Club, Mondays, 12:30 p.m., recreation room, LaurelHurst Apartments, Columbus. Open to anyone in community. 828-894-3336. Saluda Center Monday activities include line dancing at 12:30 p.m. For more information visit www.Saluda.com. Green Creek Community Center, line dancing, Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. 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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friends and neighbors and see displays and demonstrations by local organizations (including Cub Scouts). There will be games and fun for children of all ages throughout the day. Tables and booths are available for rent. Contact Keith Mistler, 828-817-5050 or timeless. woodworking@hotmail.com, or Elizabeth DeChant, 828-4299896 or edechant007@gmail. com. Motorcycle ride information: registration for the motorcycle ride will be from 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact Raymond Thompson at 828899-3650 or Gail Thompson at 828-899-2856 or stargroup468@ msn.com - article submitted by Mary Edwards

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A spring bazaar and motorcycle ride hosted by Star Touring & Riding Association will be held Saturday, May 12 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Polk County Middle School, located at 1681 N.C. Hwy 108 in Mill Spring. The event will raise funds to help pay for Mill Spring Cub Scouts to attend summer day camp at Cub Scout Camp in Rutherfordton, N.C. June 18-22. Star Touring & Riding (STAR), chapter No. 468 is the local chapter of STAR, an international family riding organization. As the “official riding organization of Star Motorcycles,” STAR is a non-political, non-confrontational association. Its main focus is on family, fun, camaraderie and riding. All brands of motorcycles are welcome. Comprising over

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