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Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Vol. 85 / No. 74

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Monday, May 14, 2012

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Contractors uncover old floor at Stearns gym C o n t r a c t o r s d i s c ov e r e d recently that the Stearns gym basketball floor was not original. Pictured is the original flooring uncovered during replacement. On this floor, the lines defining the area called the “key” underneath the basket on the basketball court are actually shaped like a key, unlike on today’s courts. Stearns gym is thought to have been originally constructed in the 1930s. The county is completing renovations at the gym now. Over the last couple of years, the gym roof and gutters have been replaced, new doors and windows have been installed and painting and structural repairs have been done. The installation of the new floor is the last of the renovations planned. (photo submitted by Patty Aldred)

If you’re interested in history and/or politics, especially the American election process, mark your calendar to attend the Lanier Library’s Brown Bag Lunch program on Tuesday, May 15 at noon. Dr. Olin Sansbury, who has taught courses on the American presidency, will speak on the subject of American elections. The program is free, and everyone is welcome.

Polk to consider eliminating elevation restrictions from MRPO by Leah Justice

The Polk County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Committee decided last week by a split vote to recommend eliminating elevation requirements in the mountain and ridgeline protection ordinance (MRPO). The MRPO has been contested, espe-

cially by Saluda residents, because the ordinance restricts any commercial development at elevations above 1,650 feet, which includes all of Saluda Township. The UDO committee met Wednesday, May 9 and approved recommended (Continued on page 4)

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

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Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Mondays, Harmon Field/Tryon, 7 a.m. - noon. Saluda Center, Tuesdays, chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; bridge, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., with bridge discussion session at 12:45. 828-749-9245. For more activities, email saludacenter@ hotmail.com or visit www.saluda. com. The Meeting Place Senior Center Monday activities include line dancing, 10 a.m.; senior fitness, 11 a.m.; bingo or bead class, 12:30 p.m. 828-8940001. Christian Fellowship Luncheon, TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mondays except holidays, noon - 1 p.m.; food, fellowship and discussion of relevant issues; interdenominational.828-859-5051. Chess Club, Mondays, 12:30 p.m., recreation room, LaurelHurst Apartments, Columbus. Open to anyone in community. 894-3336. Saluda Center Monday ac-

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Corrections/Clarification The address given for Chris Abril’s residence in the front page articles on May 8 and May 11 issues of the Bulletin is not correct, according to Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff officials said they are attempting to verify his current residence.

tivities 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. Male Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Mondays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Landrum Library, free yoga classes. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Limited to first 30 people. Thermal Belt Stamp Club meets first and third Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Tryon Federal Bank in Columbus. Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 8 p.m., Columbus Presbyterian Church.

Tuesday

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Tuesdays, Ozone Drive and Hwy. 176, Saluda. Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, “We Care” is a weekly informal social group open to women coping with loss. The group meets at 9 a.m. at TJ’s Cafe in Tryon and is open to newcomers. For more information, contact Shannon Slater at 828-894-7000, 800-617-7132 or sslater@hocf.org. The Meeting Place Senior Center Tuesday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; art class, 10 a.m.; bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. American Legion Auxiliary meets on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the American Legion Hall in Tryon. House of Flags Museum, open Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Columbus. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker

Local Weather Forecast:

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Tomorrow

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Today: Partly cloudy, with 50 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms. High 69, low 60.

T-storms Partly cloudy Tuesday: Partly cloudy, with 40 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms. High 76, low 61. Thursday’s weather was: High 73, low 52, no rain.

Obituaries Ralph Blain Staton Jr., p. 7 Regina Agiejczyk Sulovski, p. 7

St., Columbus, lower level. Free. LIFECare of Polk County/ Adult Day Health Care provides services Monday - Friday. Pet therapy every Tuesday is an opportunity for participants to interact with a trained pet therapy dog in a safe and meaningful environment. Call 828-894-2007 for more info. Polk County Library will have preschool story time every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Open to all area children and caregivers. On Tuesday, May 15, the theme will be “Let’s Dig in the Garden!” Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym. Lanier Library Brown Bag Lunch program, Tuesday, May 15, noon. Dr. Olin Sansbury will speak on the subject of American elections. Free; everyone welcome. Cracker Barrel, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, conference room, Congregational Church. Women to Women support group, first and third Tuesdays of each month, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Steps to HOPE, 60 Ward Street, Columbus. 828-894-2340. Al-Anon Family Group meets Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Saluda Senior Center, 64 Greenville Street, Saluda, one half block off Main Street (U.S. Hwy. 176 S.), 828749-2251 (Saluda) or 1-800-2861326.

Tryon Town Council will meet Tuesday, May 15, 7 p.m. at the Tryon Fire Department. For information or special accommodations, contact the town clerk at 828-859-6655.

Wednesday

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. 828-8940001. Saluda Center Wednesday activities, Trash Train, dominoes game, 10 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga 12:30 p.m. 828-749-9245. Tryon Kiwanis Club meets Wednesdays, noon, Congregational Church, 210 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Foothill’s Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Landrum Library. Call 864-457-4419 for more information. All are welcome; no charge. Female Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 828-894-2340. Male Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Steps to HOPE. (Continued on page 15)

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Polk Central Elem. announces Kiwanis Terrific Kids for April During April, Polk Central Elementary School counselor Susan Howell taught all the students about perseverance, the character trait of the month. Then each teacher chose the student who had best demonstrated perseverance during April. The following students were chosen by their teachers as Terrific Kids for April:

Ms. Cox – Elizabeth Seamon Ms. Powell – Davion Simpson

Pre-kindergarten Ms. Hathaway – Jose Chavez Ms. Jackson – Brandon Metcalf Ms. Thompson – Nayeli Ramirez-Bautista Ms. Whittemore – Lauren Beheler

Third grade Ms. Carlson – Lee Hamlet Ms. Ford – Katelyn Hudson

Kindergarten Ms. Edwards – Megan Allison Ms. McCormick – Meredith Peek Ms. Tanko – Sierra Lewis First grade Ms. Bame – Kayleigh Wilson

Second grade Ms. Dotson – Cameron Horne Ms. Fowler – Brittany O’Sullivan Ms. Walters – Grayson Smith

Fourth grade Ms. Arledge – Kiyon Staley M s . D a v i s – Polk Central School second graders Cameron Horne, Brittany O’Sullivan, and Amber Lantz Grayson Smith show off their Terrific Kids bumper stickers. (photo submitted by Lynn Ms. Wilson – Montgomery) Alyshia Yoder Fifth grade Ms. Walter – MaKayla Staley, Tallent - article submitted Ms. Hardin – Cierra Tripp Makayla Lail by Lynn Montgomery Ms. Smith – Issac Rendon Ms. Johnson – Christian

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amendments to the UDO, which combines all of Polk County’s ordinances into one document. The committee agreed to send the draft document, consisting of 434 pages, to the Polk County Planning Board. The planning board will make a recommendation and send its draft to the Polk County Board of Commissioners for final approval. Prior to commissioners’ approval, a public hearing will be required. The amendments recommended by the committee include: • That the regulations for landdisturbing activities of slopes that are 30 percent or greater (as stated in Article 24 of the MRPO) will apply to all of Polk County • That the approval process for land-disturbing activities of slopes less than 30 percent will be decided by the Polk County Building Inspector • That the table of uses and activities in Section 8.5 (pages 8-7 through 8-20 of the UDO) will apply to all zoned areas of Polk County; thus, Section 24-17 of the MRPO (use restrictions) is deleted • That the subdivision regulations in Article 6 of the UDO remain unchanged and will apply within all Polk County townships • That all elevation threshold requirements stated in the MRPO be removed The UDO committee also recommended that the Polk County Planning Board consult with the county attorney to develop ordinance language to protect the aesthetics of the highest ridgelines, particularly where slope is not a factor. The motion to make the amendments was made by Henry Bright and approved by Bright, Ray Gasperson, Evangelena Barber, Doug Harmon, Jim Carson, Wayne Horne and Roger Odel. Christel Walter, Mark Byington, Renée McDermott, Harry Petersen and Lisa Krolak voted against the motion to amend the UDO. Approximately 40 residents, mostly from Saluda, attended last

week’s meeting. Shane Bradley said he’s lived in Saluda all his life on property that has been handed down for generations. He said he wants his children to live on his land but the lot size requirement is way too big. “I want y’all to look at this and take into consideration young people that want to live and stay in Polk County,” Bradley said. McDermott said she’s afraid there’s been a lot of misunderstanding about the ordinance. She said many uses have been added and there are provisions in the ordinance to make constructing single-family homes easy. “It was intended to be that way to help individual homeowners and their families,” McDermott said. She added that up to eight lots are allowed in a family subdivision, which was also intentional so people wouldn’t have to comply with requirements such as a hydrological study. “What the writers were trying to do was avoid things that are happening in other counties,” said McDermott as she mentioned areas such as Henderson County where people lost their homes and some were killed because the soil wasn’t appropriate to build on and houses slid downhill. “That’s what we’re trying to avoid,” McDermott said. “Not to single out Saluda. Not at all. (It’s) for health and safety and to keep the county beautiful.” But Bright said he has problems with the MRPO. “The real bone of contention is that it affects one part of the county,” Bright said. “If you’re at 1,649 (feet), you’re not affected. I believe we should remove all requirements of elevation from the ordinance.” Bright said he thinks the ordinance should apply to the entire county. He also said the county has a set of permitted land uses for the multiple use district, which covers most of the county, that is about 30 pages long and then has a set of uses for above 1,650 feet and it’s only a couple inches long. “I’m from Saluda,” Bright said. (Continued on page 6)

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McDermott issues statement on proposal for replacing MRPO Editor’s note: Polk commissioner Renée McDermott issued the following statement about proposed changes to the MRPO: I’m concerned that the proponents of Henry Bright’s proposal to replace the current Mountain and Ridgeline Protection Ordinance with a slope-only ordinance that would apply to the entire county have not thought out its consequences. For instance, Mr. Bright was not aware that his proposal would result in the ability of anyone to place almost any commercial development, other than a landfill or asphalt plant, in Polk County’s beautiful mountains. Nor was Mr. Bright aware that under his proposal, anyone and everyone can have a home business that includes building up to an 8,000-square-foot building on a mountain lot, in addition to his home. How will Polk County’s mountains look with unlimited commercial exploitation and a proliferation of 8,000-square-foot metal buildings? Yet Mr. Bright’s group, who apparently hatched their proposal outside any Unified Development Committee meeting, without sharing it with the entire committee, rushed ahead, refusing to agree to a request for just one more meeting to consider or study his proposal. No written copy of Mr. Bright’s proposal was circulated to the committee, or even to his own group, prior to the meeting. And Mr. Bright did not even bring enough copies of his proposal to allow all committee members to read it, even if only a few minutes,

before a vote was forced. In fact, Mr. Bright admitted that even he himself did not have a complete copy of his proposal as little as two hours before the UDO committee meeting. The selection of the criteria in Mr. Bright’s proposal are contrary to the input of North Carolina’s Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the State Geologist when the Mountain and Ridgeline Protection Ordinances were written. It appears that Mr. Bright and his group were not aware of the scientific findings upon which the MRPOs were based, for example, that land is less stable and landslides are more likely at 25-percent slopes, blindly and arbitrarily choosing 30-percent slope as their criterion. Mr. Bright’s proposal, which takes Polk County back to its situation before the Mountain and Ridgeline Protection Ordinances were adopted, was rushed through the UDO committee on one night, without any prior notification and without any opportunity to determine its full implications. Years of scientific and environmental study were rejected with no basis at all. The seeds of the Mountain and Ridgeline Protection Ordinances’ destruction were sown and reaped in just one night. It is an affront to the 81 percent or more of Polk County’s citizens who asked for protection for Polk County’s precious mountains as part of the 20/20 Visioning Plan. It is an affront to anyone who believes in fairness and due process.

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“It’s not what everybody would want,” Gasperson said. “It’s not perfect but I think it’s a document that has come a long way and will serve citizens for years to come.” Committee chair Byington said he agrees with McDermott. Byington said there are many natural features of this county the ordinance was intended to protect. He said he

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“It’s punishment to not allow you to develop your property with anything but a handful of uses.” Gasperson said he agreed with Bright and said he has come to believe that if the county applies the 30 percent slope restriction to the entire county it will put citizens on an even playing field.

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Obituaries

Ralph Blain Staton Jr.

Ralph Blain Staton Jr. of Columbus died Friday, May 11, 2012 in the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills, Landrum after a battle with cancer. Ralph was born June 27, 1950 in Saluda to the late Ralph Blain Staton Sr. and Amy Pace Blackwell of Columbus. He retired in 2007 from the Town of Columbus after 30 years of service and recently worked

Obituaries

Regina Agiejczyk Sulovski

Regina Agiejczyk Sulovski, 57, of Ivy Hills Lane, Tryon, died Friday, May 11, 2012 at her home. Born in Russia, she was the daughter of the late Waclaw and Helena Civchnowicz Agiejczyk. She moved to the United States in 1986 from Warsaw, Poland. Prior to coming to America, Regina worked for the Institute of Cardiology in Warsaw, Poland. She lived in New Jersey until 1996, when she moved to Polk County. Regina and her husband opened Frederick’s Design Studio, which they have continued to operate since 1998. Regina attended St.

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just doesn’t think the committee has enough understanding of how the regulatory implications of the motion will be put into effect. The Polk County Planning Board will next come up with a recommendation to send to commissioners. The planning

part-time at Isothermal Community College, Polk Campus. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Ralph was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Sara Smith Staton; a son, R. Blain Staton III (Trey) of Columbus; his parents, Amy and Marshall Blackwell of Columbus, and three sisters, Kay Staton Moore (Darrel) of Tryon; Connie Blackwell Dennis (Daryl) of Redmond, Wash. and Sharon Blackwell Womack (Andy) of Slidell, La. Also surviving are three nephews, a niece and a great-niece. Ralph requested that no services be held. An on-line guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com. McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Tryon, and dedicated her life to helping others. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Frederick Sulovski of the home; a daughter, Alexandra Sulovski of New Jersey, and a brother, Pawell Agiejczyk (Jolanta) of New York. A funeral mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2012 in St. John’s Catholic Church, Tryon, with Father Patrick Winslow officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday evening May 13, with a reading of the Rosary by Deacon Joe Fugere beginning at 7 p.m. in the McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon. An online guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com. McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.

board regularly meets on the second Thursday of the month at 5 p.m., but will likely meet more often with work sessions concerning the UDO currently being planned. To see the entire UDO draft ordinance prior to the proposed amendments, visit http://www.polknc.org/departments/development/documents/ RevisedUDO5-9-2012.pdf.

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advisor, investment performance, account information, account offerings, commissions and fees, website and problem resolution. “We are gratified that our clients find it convenient to work with us on their long-term financial goals,” Christopher Chestnut, CFP®, of Edward Jones in Tryon said. “We enjoy working one-on-one with our clients and believe that builds a collaborative relationship.”

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Local dentist completes training in dental sleep medicine Dr. John W. Hooker of Tryon Family Dentistry recently completed a mini-residency program in “Dental Sleep Medicine” at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Mass. The program focused on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), snoring and various other sleep-related breathing disorders (SBD). In the United States alone, 5-9 percent of all people suffer from some degree of SBD or OSA and/or the associated systemic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, GERDS , pulmonary conditions and others.

It is believed that as many as 90 percent of patients with OSA have yet to be diagnosed, Hooker said. The main treatment for OSA is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Unfortunately, Hooker said, not all patients are able to use CPAP, and many who have tried CPAP in the past have given up and don’t realize there are other options. Hooker said he offers help for patients who have given up on CPAP by fitting them with a custom-made dental appliance. The Tufts residency program emphasized the importance of diagnosis of SBD and OSA and the co-morbid systemic

conditions that may be related to nighttime breathing and sleeping abnormalities. It also focused on the importance of the medical and dental communities working hand-in-hand to care for this ever-increasing population of patients. Hooker encourages patients suffering from any form of nighttime sleeping abnormalities, snoring, daytime sleepiness or insomnia to consult their primary care physician and seek a thorough sleep study at a certified sleep center. For more information, call the office at 828-859-5839. – article submitted by Dr. John W. Hooker

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Autumn Care celebrates National Nursing Home Week In observance of National Nursing Home Week, May 13 - 19, Autumn Care of Saluda is planning a series of events designed to celebrate the lives and relationships of residents, families and staff. The theme of the week is “Celebrating the Journey.” “Our residents have lived full lives and we want to honor each and every person who has allowed us to journey with them,” said Glenn Pierce, administrator. “This is a perfect opportunity to involve families, community members, youth and others who share our respect for the elderly and disabled who live among us.” The public is invited to these special events: Dementia from the Inside Out Monday, May 14, 6:30 pm A special presentation of the film “You’re Looking at Me Like I Live Here and I Don’t.” The film is a “total immersion” experience about individuals suffering with dementia. There is no script or dialogue. It simply presents the fragmented day-to-day experience of an individual suffering from dementia.

“Our residents have lived full lives and we want to honor each and every person who has allowed us to journey with them. This is a perfect opportunity to involve families, community members, youth and others who share our respect for the elderly and disabled who live among us.” -- Autumn Care Administrator Glenn Pierce

activity director. “There is not a child that doesn’t know about Snow White, but few of them know that it was originally released in 1938.” It was also the first animated film released in Technicolor. Following the movie there will be a special appearance by Snow White. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited. For more information on these events, contact Autumn Care at 828-749-2261. Autumn Care of Saluda is a 99-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. For more information visit www. autumncareofsaluda.com. National Nursing Home Week is an annual observance sponsored nationally by the American Health Care Association, based in Washington, D.C. and the North Carolina Health Care Facilities Association. – article submitted by Glenn Pierce

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Connecting Generations Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m. Everyone from residents to great-great-great-grandchildren are invited to watch Disney’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” “When we began to look at things that crossed over several generations, Disney was the most obvious choice,” said Joyce Coggins,

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Nancy Pemberton and Darlene Cah impersonate each other’s writing at the Literary Open Stage last February. (photo submitted by Jeff Jenkins)

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The Literary Open Stage returns this Friday, May 18 at the Upstairs Artspace. All are welcome to read their original work for 10 minutes. According to organizers, every open stage event is a surprise, but they said they have never left disappointed. Work ranges from prose to poetry to song, and from fiction to non-fiction, with a common thread of high-quality original literature. Come to read or enjoy the work of others in a congenial, non-threatening and supportive environment. Sign in to present from 6:30-7 p.m., and the readings start at 7 p.m. The Upstairs Artspace is located in downtown Tryon at 49 S. Trade Street. Visit www.upstairsartspace.org for additional information. – article submitted by Jeff Jenkins

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LEGAL NOTICE 12 SP 37 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, POLK COUNTY

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Samantha Yarborough and Franklin Yarborough to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated September 22, 2004 and recorded on October 4, 2004 in Book 319 at Page 699, Polk County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on May 24, 2012 at 10:00AM, and

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will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Polk County, North Carolina, to wit: A certain tract or parcel of land containing 0.23 of an acre, designated as Lot #43, as shown and delineated upon a plat entitled "Camp Skyuka, Phase II, Polk County, North Carolina", dated July 2, 1987, as prepared by Wolfe & Huskey, Inc., Engineering and Surveying, as recorded on Map/Slide A-386, Page 808 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, North Carolina, and reference is hereby made to said recorded plat for a full and complete metes and bounds description of

said tract, pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 47-30 (G). Being that parcel of land conveyed to Franklin Yarborough and wife, Samantha Yarborough from William R. Williams and wife, Arlene F. Williams by that deed dated 08/08/2001 and recorded 08/13/2001 in Deed Book 274, at Page 1930 of the POLK County, NC Public Registry. Tax Map Reference: P45-148 Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 102 Ea-

gle Feather Drive, Columbus, NC 28722. Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being of-

fered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Samantha Yarborough. An Order for possession

of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of

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Polk High student wins People to People essay contest Samantha Leigh Walker, a junior at Polk County High School, has been selected as the winner of the People to People “Change My World Forever” essay contest. The People to People Ambassador Program was created by Dwight Eisenhower to promote peace through understanding worldwide. Walker was nominated for the People to People program

last year and found that she had been accepted in February of this year. She will travel to Europe for three weeks in June, representing the United States. Qualifying students were asked to submit an essay desscribing an experience that changed their lives. Walker wrote about her adventures volunteering on Saturdays at The Hospice Thrift Barn in Landrum.

On May 1, she received the news that she had won the essay contest and $2,000 toward the cost of her trip. Walker is an honor students at PCHS and works part-time at IGA in Tryon. She is the daughter of Carol and Terry Walker and the granddaughter of John and Louise Murdock and Elsie Walker. – article submitted by Stephanie Murdock

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Second annual Derby Dash set for May 19 at Derbyshire Event benefits FHS, Polk Central running club Everyone is encouraged to “Come Run, Walk or Eat!” at the second annual Derby Dash 5K and Fun Walk on Saturday, May 19 at Derbyshire. All proceeds from registration fees and breakfast ticket sales will benefit the Foothills Humane Society in Columbus and Go Girls, a running club at Polk Central Elementary in Mill Spring. A full breakfast will be served

from 8:30-10:30 a.m. The meal will be provided by Good Life Catering of Greenville, S.C., and will include quiche, bacon, sausage, biscuits with gravy or jelly, cheese grits, fruit salad and beverages. Breakfast is included in the 5K and Fun Walk registration fee.Additional breakfast tickets are available for purchase for those not participating in the run or walk. There will be a limited number of tickets available on the day of, so everyone is encouraged to plan ahead and pre-purchase tickets at the Derbyshire sales office or online at

www.DerbyDash5K.com. The timed 5K race will begin at 8:30 a.m. and will take participants through the community and onto the surrounding equestrian trails, providing a challenging cross-country course. Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female, as well as the top male and female finisher in each age category. The one mile Fun Walk/Run will begin immediately after the 5K start and will follow a path around the private 33-acre lake. Strollers and well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome on the walk.

In additional to the race and breakfast, the Foothills Humane Society’s “On the Road Crew” will be on hand with several dogs who are available for adoption. A deejay will also provide entertainment throughout the morning. The event, which is presented by Derbyshire, is open to individuals of all ages. To register, visit www.DerbyDash5K.com, call 828-863-2660 or email info@ DerbyDash5K.com. Registration fees for the 5K and Fun Walk include breakfast and a T-shirt. – article submitted by Jennifer Dennis

drive May ICC to offer Intro to Sustainable Agriculture Blood 17 at St. Luke’s

An eight-week Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture course will begin May 17 and meet each Thursday from 6 – 8 p.m. at Isothermal Community College’s Polk Center in Columbus. Presented by a variety of in­structors under the di­rection of Polk County’s Director of Agricultural Development, Lynn Sprague, the course will cover the basics of sustainable agriculture, soils, herbs, fruits and vegetables, poultry, goats, forestry and marketing. “This class has been a great way to introduce students to regional resource people who are passionate about local agri-

culture and eager to share their knowledge. Many of them are now teaching courses as we’ve expanded to a more comprehensive program,” said Sprague. Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture is one of the required courses to earn the Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture now being offered through Isothermal Community College. Working toward this certificate, the student will gain the business knowledge vital to operating a fi­nancially successful enterprise along with technical training in a broad range of agricultural topics. For more information or to

“This class has been a great way to introduce students to regional resource people who are passionate about local agriculture and eager to share their knowledge.” -- Lynn Sprague

register for this or any other classes, call Isothermal Community College’s Polk Center at 828.894.3092. – article submitted by Kate Barkschat

St. Luke’s Hospital will sponsor a blood drive with The Blood Connection on Thursday, May 17, from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Call 828-894-2408 to schedule a time convenient for you.

Saluda Center bridge results Results for bridge played at the Saluda Center on May 7: First: Livvy French and Maria McCall Second: Lee Ellis and Roger Gause. – article submitted by Tollie Ross

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A spring day birding in Polk County It was a chilly start to the day at Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE) as we started our annual spring Polk County Birding trip. The last time I had been down at FENCE I had been lucky enough to find two red-headed woodpeckers and amazingly, the birds were still around in the now rapidly greening woodlands. A yellow-throated vireo was singing its husky song from near the FENCE Center and a prairie warbler sang its rising buzzy song as it slowly moved up slope on its northbound migration. A walk along the old entry road gave us our first barn and northern rough-winged swallows, along with a blizzard of American goldfinches. After having a quiet winter throughout our area this year it was good to see them return in good numbers and also in good color. A great blue heron slowly flew over, presumably on its way south to by Simon fish in the Pa- Thompson colet River, and several broadwinged hawks also soared overhead as the day warmed up. This stocky bird of prey has just arrived and hundreds (maybe thousands) will move through on their way to breed across much of North America. I always like to walk down to the FENCE wildlife pond, especially now it has a little more water.

This produced several singing male common yellowthroats and a pair of blue-winged teal, always uncommon at this small wetland. Today was billed as a Polk County birding day, so in addition to visiting FENCE, Eastern bluebird. (photo by Simon Thompson) we took a short drive before lunch through the ag- of protected forest is always good ricultural fields along River Road in the morning for warblers and and toward the Pacolet River. This other forest birds, but one canpatchwork of fields, hedgerows, not be everywhere first thing. As woodlots and scattered large trees expected the birds were a little is good for some country birds quieter in the late afternoon, but we such as red-tailed hawk, eastern still managed to see a few recently meadowlark and arrived black-throated green warfield sparrow. blers and to hear black-and-white, H e r e w e a l s o worm-eating and hooded warblers. We finished the day with a very found our stakeout barn owls for respectable 59 species and an exsome excellent, if cellent jump-start to spring. Simon Thompson has lived brief views. It was then in WNC for the past 18 years. back to FENCE He owns and operates his own to use the convenient picnic tables birding tour company, Ventures for an al fresco picnic lunch and Birding Tours. WWW.birdvento enjoy watching the eastern tures.com He and Chris also own and bluebirds as they vied for nesting boxes with the ever-persistent tree operate the Asheville Wild Birds Unlimited Store. For more inswallows. We finished the day driving formation on any of the birding up Warrior Mountain and a walk activities in the area, drop by along the recently paved section the store or check his website at of Howard Gap Road. This patch www.asheville.wbu.com

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Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m. - noon, old Searcy Mill parking lot, Hwy. 108, Columbus. N.C. DMV driver’s license mobile unit will be in Columbus in front of the post office on Ward Street on Thursday, May 17 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. A sign on the light pole in front of the post

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Six and seventh graders at Polk County Middle School recently constructed a labyrinth as part of their study of heroes and the hero’s journey. (photo submitted by Jeanne Ferran Burgin)

to Africa. For generations, the labyrinth has been a symbol for the journey of life and the hero’s quest as he embarks on the journey. While studying various heroes from literature, both ancient and modern, students also studied ancient civilizations and culture. For example, ancient Greeks had labyrinths printed on their coins

and even laid out their streets in the labyrinth form. Seventh grader Erica Sullivan said, “The class had a lot of fun and it was a great experience to dig the labyrinth.” Nowadays, many groups use the labyrinth as a way of mental healing, conflict-resolution or prayer. – article submitted by Jeanne Ferran Burgin

Invasive removal project at FENCE May 23 FENCE will host an invasive species removal project on Wednesday, May 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. According to organizers, invasive species destroy countless acres of native habitat. They often decrease or eliminate the biodiversity that exist within these ecosystems. Removing invasives helps to restore that biodiversity, organizers said. FENCE is partnering with AmeriCorps Project Conserve

(a service organization that focuses on conservation efforts in Western North Carolina) and local community members to remove invasive species along the Wildwood Trail. Community members are sought to help out on this service day. FENCE will supply equipment and supplies needed for the project, but volunteers can bring any personal gardening tools and gloves that they wish to use. Volunteers should also bring their own water bottles

and lunches. Because of the poison ivy and thorny bushes present on the trail, FENCE recommends volunteers wear long sleeves and pants. If you are interested in participating in this service project, contact Kristy Burja, AmeriCorps Nature Education Assistant, at 828-859-9021, ext. 13 or email education@ fence.org. – article submitted by FENCE

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Mrs. Burgin’s sixth and seventh grade classes at Polk County Middle School have been studying heroes and the hero’s journey. With help from a grant from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, the students have been able to construct a labyrinth, an ancient form that is found all over the world, from India to New Mexico, England

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