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Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Vol. 85 / No. 81

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

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Phase one of TFAC master site plan begins Habitat to ‘harvest’ building materials from outbuildings The Polk County Recreation Department will kick off the summer with an open house at Gibson Park on Saturday, June 2 from 4 - 6 p.m. The community is invited to come for a free swim at the pool and a cookout. Gibson Park is located on Park Street in Columbus.

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. Saluda Center Wednesday activities, Trash Train, domi(Continued on page 2)

Phase I of Tryon Fine Arts Center’s campus master plan focusing on improved access, parking, green spaces and an amphitheater began quietly on May 1 with the arrival of the Habitat work trailer and a band of Habitat volunteers equipped with hammers, crowbars and a boundless supply of enthusiasm. Habitat will “harvest” all usable building materials from three outbuildings on the TFAC campus. This harvest is the first step of the demolition of the Farwell Annex, Cate-Hall and the Discovery House. The three houses were used for work space by artists’ groups (Continued on page 4)

The volunteer “Wednesday crew” works on removal of materials that can be resold to benefit Habitat for Humanity. Pictured from left to right are Bjorn Kvammen, Sam Williams, Charlie Magee and Jerry Larson. Not pictured is David Vaughan. (photo by Shelley Dayton)

Columbus budget proposal includes onecent fire increase, employee raise options by Leah Justice

Columbus Town Council recently began considering its fiscal year 2012-13 proposed budget, which includes a one-cent tax increase for its fire department but no increases in water and sewer rates.

The Polk County Board of

Commissioners has to decide whether the Columbus Fire Department will receive the onecent tax increase, so if the county declines the increase, Columbus will have no tax increases. Columbus Town Manager Jonathan Kanipe presented his

recommended budget to the town council Thursday, May 17. Council has a few options in terms of employee salary increases, ranging from one percent to four percent. A one percent increase would cost $6,908; a two percent

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noes 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.

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 24 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. A sign on the light pole in front of the post office will inform people when the unit has had to cancel its visit because of mechanical difficulty or weather-related issues. 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.

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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. AA open discussion meeting, “Happy, Joyous and Free,” noon Thursdays, Columbus United Methodist Church, 76 N. Peak St., across from Stearns gym. Rotary Club of Tryon meets every Thursday at noon at Tryon Presbyterian Church on Harmon Field Rd. Tryon farmer’s market, Thursdays, 4 - 6:30 p.m., McCown Street in Tryon. 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. 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. Polk County Democrat-

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Local Weather Forecast:

Today

Tomorrow

Moon Phase

Today: Partly cloudy, with 30 percent chance of isolated thunderstorms. High 80, low 61.

Partly cloudy Partly cloudy Thursday: Par tly cloudy, with 30 percent chance of isolated thunderstorms. High 83, low 62. Monday’s weather was: High 83, low 63, no rain.

ic Party executive committee meeting has been moved up to Thursday, May 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Democratic Headquarters in Columbus. Everyone is welcome. 828-894-3219. 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. The Meeting Place Senior Center Friday activities include movie matinee at 10 a.m. and bingo at 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. Art and sculpture exhibit at Tryon Fine Arts Center, Gallery I. Garden-themed sculpture and art from more than 60 regional artists. The exhibit can be viewed Tuesday-Friday from 10-4 and Saturday 10-1 until Friday, May 25. Call 828-859-8322 for more information. Seniors on Sobriety (SOS) AA Meeting, Fridays at noon, Polk County Chamber of Commerce Building, 2753 Lynn Rd. (Hwy. 108), Tryon. 828-894-0293. Saluda farmer’s market, Fridays, 4:30 p.m., in downtown Saluda. 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

Columbus farmer’s market, Saturdays, 8 a.m. - noon at

Courthouse Square in downtown Columbus. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba class, Saturdays, 9 a.m. Grassroots Art Project holds art classes to benefit Lennie’s Fund and the Humane Society, Saturdays from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. There is no fee for the class and all materials will be provided. Classes are held at the Holy Cross Episcopal Church on Melrose Ave. in Tryon. Call 828899-0673 for more information. House of Flags Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Columbus. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. VFW Post 9116 and ladies auxiliary will place flags on all veterans’ graves at Polk Memorial Cemetery Saturday, May 25 at 5 p.m. in observance of Memorial Day. Anyone wishing to help will be welcome. If you know of a veteran’s grave that is not marked, please come put a flag on it.

Sunday

Lennie’s Kid’s Gala Fundraiser, Sunday, May 27 at Tryon Estates. Hors d’oeuvres at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Silent and live auctions.

Monday

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. 828749-9245. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www.saluda.com. (Continued on page 15)

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Slow Food Foothills fundraiser Mike and Katie Pittinaro (right) fill their plates from the array of food at the Slow Food Foothills fundraising dinner May 20 at Overmountain Vineyards, owned by Frank and Lita Lilly. The dinner was catered by Stone Soup of Landrum. Eric Lovell and Gigi Dover (below) performed at the event. (photos by Erik Olsen)

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Columbus police, highway patrol apprehend fugitive after pursuit On Friday, May 11, the Columbus Police Department and North Carolina Highway Patrol conducted a motor vehicle law checking station at the on-ramp to I-26 west in Columbus. During the checking station, Stephen Harold Curtsinger, 51, of Weaverville, N.C. was asked to pull to the shoulder for a check of his license status as he said he did not have his license with him. The check revealed that Curtsinger, a convicted felon with a lengthy criminal history, had 12 outstanding felony warrants and other misdemeanor warrants for his arrest, as well as a nationwide extradition probation violation warrant. Before officers could approach Curtsinger again, he fled west on I-26. The vehicle pursuit went into

Henderson County on I-26, with the N.C. Highway Patrol as the primary pursuing agency, onto Chimney Rock Rd. (U.S. Highway 64) and back onto I-26 east before Curtsinger was involved in a two-vehicle collision near the Upward Road exit. Curtsinger and the occupant of the other vehicle were transported to Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville with minor injuries. Curtsinger was arrested and is currently in the Henderson County Detention Center. After posting bond or being sentenced, Curtsinger will be returned to Polk County to face numerous charges related to the incident. The North Carolina Highway Patrol investigated the collision. – article submitted by the Columbus Police Department

• TFAC phase one

new campus construction will begin in August. TFAC officials said the new master plan addresses one of TFAC’s main problems: the lack of accessible parking and easy access to the front door. They said lack of handicapped parking and access to the theater has always been a problem for some patrons. “We are fortunate to have a great working relationship with The Lanier Library, Bank of America and the First Baptist Church of Tryon and are grateful for the parking help they so generously give us,” said Beth Child, executive director for TFAC. When the new plan is completed, TFAC will have 22 total parking spaces, including three handicapped spaces, a redesigned facade, improved bus access and a 150-seat outdoor amphitheater in the area of the campus not suitable for parking. More information regarding the TFAC project can be found at the project website, www. tfacmasterplan.com, or by calling 828-859-8322. - article submitted by Tryon Fine Arts Center

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in the 80s and 90s under the TFAC umbrella. Over the years, these groups have grown and developed, eventually moving off campus to new spaces. Tryon Fine Arts Center officials said the organization’s board has made great efforts to use the buildings, but asbestos issues as well as serious foundation and structural problems with several of the buildings make maintenance or remodeling a costly and problematic option. Habitat volunteers will harvest all building materials they feel they can use on future Habitat houses or sell at the Habitat Resale Store in Landrum. Lee Cobourn, Habitat volunteer, said, “So far we’ve been able to harvest two truckloads of usable building materials and salvageable metal, and we’re continuing to remove more saleable items. We at Habitat appreciate the opportunity to salvage these building materials that will help put people in Habitat homes.” Demolition of the houses should begin in late June and the

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• Budget

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increase would cost $13,814; a three percent increase would cost $20,721 and a four percent increase would cost $27,627. Kanipe has recommended a four-percent increase for each full-time employee, saying the last salary increase was in September 2008. “A four-percent increase would equate to a one-percent increase per year since that time, and remains below Social Security COLAs from that same time period,” Kanipe said. The town gave each fulltime employee a $1,000 bonus at the end of last fiscal year and Kanipe said a one-time bonus is another option for council at the end of the current year budget. If council decides to implement a salary increase next fiscal year, the town will pay for general fund employees out of the fund balance, and funding

for the water/sewer employees’ will come from the water/sewer contingency fund. Next year’s budget proposal includes $66,409 in the water/ sewer contingency fund. The town has another $33,585 budgeted in the water/sewer fund as debt reserve for the wastewater treatment plant rehabilitation. Columbus’ budget is proposed at $2,016,750, with $924,445 coming from the general fund and $1,092,305 coming from the water/sewer fund. The proposed tax rate would go from 39 cents per $100 of property valuation to 40 cents per $100 of property valuation if the county approves the fire budget increase. Of the 40 cents, 5 cents would be for fire service. The town projects a decrease in assessed property value next year. One reason for the decrease is a drop in the value of the Laurelhurst/Laurelwoods

October 19-28, 2012

retirement facility. Laurelhurst/ Laurelwoods appealed the tax valuation to the state board of equalization and review and received a reduction. The town’s total assessed property values decreased from $122,000,000 this year to $115,286,000 next year. Motor vehicle assessed values have also decreased. Columbus is projecting a 10-percent reduction in motor vehicle values. The town expects to receive the same sales tax revenues as in this fiscal year, $176,000. Council held a budget retreat this year and prioritized goals for the town, with next year’s budget focusing on those goals. The highest priority was purchasing mobile data terminals (MDT) for police vehicles. The town already made those purchases this fiscal year. Other priorities included salary increases for employees, which could occur next fiscal

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year, and security improvements at the police department. The town’s public works staff is currently remodeling the interior of the building, with costs paid for out of this year’s budget. Next year’s budget will take care of several other priorities named by council, including the purchase of a truck for the public works department. The town plans to purchase a Dodge Ram 3500 at a price of $30,000. The town is also considering using Powell Bill funding next year to take care of Gibson Street resurfacing and drainage repairs. Other priorities are staff training for the police department and clerk. Town clerk Donna Butler is retiring next fiscal year, and next year’s budget also includes funding for necessary training. Council has scheduled a budget work session for May 31 at 6 p.m.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

“Flight of the Tucson,” assemblage by Bob Neely

‘Flights of Spring’ member show at Tryon Arts and Crafts by Robin A. Edgar

Spring is in the air and things are all aflutter, especially at Tryon Arts and Crafts School. The latest member show, “Flights of Spring,” features many flying things, from a gigantic feathered dragon by James Greene entitled “Feathered Dragon” to Diana Gurri’s large, colorful painting entitled “Dream/Soar” and Ruthie Cohen’s delicate eagle pin crafted in sterling silver with oxidized copper and set with a Mexican fire agate. Christine Mariotti, Tryon Arts and Crafts gallery director, said, “I am amazed at the variety of interpretations that our member entries represent. Many of them designed pieces especially for this show and took the theme literally or figuratively to show new artwork representing their favorite mediums.” Representing the multiple talents of its members as well as the varied media studied in

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classes and workshops at Tryon Arts and Crafts School, the show offers painted silk, fine silver, earthenware and more. There’s woven cloth such as Suzanne Monroe’s intricately subtle piece inspired by peacock feathers and found object assemblages such as Douglas Chamberlain’s “Snow Birds,” which represents two blue birds flying south with wood from an old chair and metal cut from vintage license plates. A recent transplant from Greenville, S.C., Chamberlain and her husband moved to Tryon in April 2011. Working previously in the local textile chemical industry, she started doing assemblages in 2010 after a serendipitous visit to a Savannah, Ga. gallery, where she met assemblage artist Caroll Williams. “To say that her work inspired me is an understatement,”

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she said. “I went home and made 10 pieces over the next few months!” Chamberlain has two other colorful and thought-provoking pieces in the show: “Shadow,” a metal cat silhouette in an embellished vintage bird cage, and “Barnstorming,” which includes old painted wood that suggests barn siding, a stirrup and a large black painted brass eagle. TAC instructor Allison Ratterree moved with her family to the Spartanburg/Boiling Springs, S.C. area when she was a young girl. The elementary school librarian makes beads with mostly blue, green and purple translucent colors and silvered and diachronic glass, selling her silver and copper jewelry in the craft circles. Ratterree began making lap quilts only in October, using mostly deep purples, greens and blues, especially batiks, as well

as sun prints dyed by African women using sunshine and leaves. Her piece, “Seven Bluebirds of Happiness,” is a small lap quilt inspired by a photo of seven jays perched on twigs. To insert some depth, she added a fence to the foreground and used a soft blue background. Ratterree and her husband, John, began taking classes at Tryon Arts and Crafts three or four years ago. “We both enjoy expanding our skills and doing new things,” she said. “Most of the instructors are open and inviting and are supportive of the novice/ intermediate students in their classes.” Tryon Arts and Crafts member Bob Neely retired from the textile industry and has been working as a painter and sculptor for 40 years. One of his pieces in the show is a mobile of 16 paper birds in formation, called “Birds of a Feather.” The other, a rough biplane of bamboo and paper, is called “Flight

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‘Snow Birds,’ assemblage by Douglas Chamberlain

of the Tucson.” Although he does not take classes at Tryon Arts and Crafts, Neely said his membership gives him a chance to show his work and, more importantly, to meet other artists. “Flights of Spring” runs until June 16. The gallery at Tryon

Arts and Crafts School is open during weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. For more information about Tryon Arts and Crafts School, contact the office at 828-8598323 or visit www.TryonArtsandCrafts.org.

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Opinion

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Yours

Memorial Day deserves more

UDO amended

There are many days on the national holiday calendar that we as Americans sometimes take for granted. We enjoy them as a day off work - a day to grill out or take to the lake. Memorial Day should not be one we allow to pass by so flippantly. Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day was set by Congress to be celebrated the last Monday in May through the National Holiday Act of 1971. The origin of the commemoration began a century before then as a day intended to honor those who died in military service for the nation. Think about this carefully. The men and women honored on this day gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country and our freedoms. How many of us have ever truly been willing to do the same? The answer truthfully is not many. Those who were willing deserve more than a cursory thought as we all grill out. Please consider taking the time to attend a Memorial Day service wherever you are on Monday. The hour you might spend pales in comparison to what our fallen gave of their lives. — Editorial staff, Tryon Daily Bulletin

To the editor: First, I would like to thank my fellow members of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) committee for their nearly two years of dedication and hard work. I’m espe- Letters cially grateful for the to the leadership of Mark Editor Byington, chair of the UDO committee. Now that the ad hoc UDO committee’s work has been completed, the planning board will carefully review the proposed ordinance and make their recommendation. Then the Polk County Board of Commissioners will review, make some possible final corrections, hold a public hearing and take action to adopt a Unified Development Ordinance. As chair of the BOC, I’m hopeful all this can be achieved no later than August of this year. At the final meeting of the UDO Committee on May 9, 2012, I was very pleased that the majority,

Comments made via our Facebook page Tryon Daily Bulletin posted the article titled: “Polk officially asks state to change school age” polkliberty101 asked: “Tell me that this is not another government knows whats best for all the poor ignorant little people in rural NC! For all the readers of this newspaper, sit down in your chair in front of your TV at home and think about your life. Now imagine some arrogant person maybe even your neighbor coming in to your

house and telling you not to do that anymore. You probably don’t like the sound of that do you? Why do people want to continue to insist what is best for others? “oh but somebody might get hurt if left to their own devices” Lets all volunteer to live in camps under 24 hour supervision lest we forget to look after ourselves. Most people do take their children to daycare kindergarten etc voluntarily. Stop trying to use the power of government to tell people when their kids should go to school.”

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which included me, voted to make much needed improvements to the draft of this ordinance. The main points of these changes include: applying slope regulations related to land-disturbing activities to all of the county, that all elevations thresholds be removed in the MRPO, that the subdivision regulations remain unchanged and apply uniformly to all townships, that the table of uses in Article 8 apply uniformly to Green Creek, Columbus, Tryon and Saluda townships, and that ordinance language be adopted to protect the aesthetics of the highest ridgelines. Tomorrow, May 24, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. in the Womack Building, the planning board will begin reviewing the proposed UDO ordinance. I strongly encourage this board to accept in full these latest changes. I believe these amendments create a sense of equity for all citizens while helping protect the serene natural beauty of Polk County. – Ray Gasperson. Green Creek Township

provements in the almost ten years since we moved to Columbus. The tall signs have been lowered. The To the editor: This is a long-overdue letter two roundabouts have been created to express my thanks for all those and now boast mature plantings. involved in the planting of beautiful Garden clubs have planted and trees along Route 108 in Columbus. maintain flowers in various vantage I pass the trees several times each spots. We have trees and bushes at Exit 67 on I-26 that enday and never fail to hance the view as one appreciate the trees Letters approaches Columbus. themselves and those to the And now we have the who made them pos- Editor trees. These are things sible. I am also grateful that I see every day. I to see the innovative watering system and am pleased am sure there are more. We appreciate the Town of that I see the green bags regularly being refilled with water to ensure Columbus and the Polk County Appearance Commission for writeven and sufficient moisture. There have been several im-

Beautifying Columbus

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Remembering those we love

thought it would be. By then I knew that I would never forget Jake and therefore, he would live forever. To the editor: Many famous people have had Our companion animals leave similar thoughts about animals and their footprints on our hearts forever. immortality. Mark Twain said, “The We never forget them, even long after dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to they are gone. his heaven, not man’s.” I remember findHere’s what James ing my first dog, Jake Letters Thurber thought: “If I (a goofy Golden then to the have any beliefs about two years old), lying mo- Editor immortality it is that tionless on the kitchen certain dogs I know floor. He seemed not to will go to heaven, and be breathing and for several awful very few people.” Albert Schweitzer seconds, I was sure he was dead. I felt the same about cats: “There are thought about that terrible moment two means of refuge from the miseroften in the next dozen or so years ies of life: music and cats.” we had together. Or, anonymously: “Thousands of When his time came, it was years ago, cats were worshipped as actually easier to release him than I gods. Cats have never forgotten this.”

At Foothills Humane Society you can ask any of our longtime staff and volunteers about a certain animal that was in their care years ago, and more often than not, they will remember that animal by name. Amazing are the bonds we form with our animal companions; sometimes they are as strong as those with family members, friends from childhood and (apropos of the forthcoming Memorial Day), classmates and neighbors lost in times of war. As a nation we have had a day set aside to remember those that gave their lives for our country since the Civil War. While each region had its own date for what was then called “Decoration Day,” most were in May. Some early observances in areas like ours where family graveyards are com-

mon became occasions for large reunions. People often traveled hundreds of miles, gathering to place flowers on family graves, share food and renew ties with kin. Although we do not have an “official” memorial day for our beloved companion animals, this year Foothills Humane Society is inviting the community to visit our shelter on May 26, the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend. You can view our pavilion patio with its 100 engraved brick pavers. We have room for many more should you be inspired to add your own brick honoring a loved one (two-legged or four). Don’t forget: to be remembered is to live forever! – Gerda Hook, FHS board member.

Foundation awarded a grant for beautification of Columbus and (continued from page 8) the Department of Transportaing the grant requesting funding for the trees. The Columbus Town tion provided supplemental funds Council fully supported this proj- through the North Carolina 108 ect. The Polk County Community Beautification Project.

The Appearance Commission has actively fostered beautification in all of Polk County and has done well to recognize the commercial establishments that have beautified their surroundings. All of us benefit

from the fruits of their endeavors. The county seat of beautiful Polk County is now more attractive. Kudos to all, and may this progress continue.

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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. Gallery hours are Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information, call 828-859-8316. Saluda Center, 4 Greenville St., Saluda. Works of students of Bill Jameson on display. 828-749-3455 or 828-749-9245 for more information. Skyuka Fine Art, 133 N. Trade St., Tryon. “CooleyMcNamara,” a show of paintings by Gary Cooley and Michael McNamara. The show will run through May 31. Tryon Arts & Crafts School, 373 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon. Members’ show, “Flights of Spring,” continues through June 15. Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Art and sculpture exhibit. Geoff Achison and Randall Bramblett perform June 2. Final “Explore the Arts” culinary cultures June 7 at 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Kindermusik classes Saturday mornings, 10 a.m. Tango classes taught by Larry Gant, five weeks, first and third Mondays. Tryon Painters & Sculptors, 26 Maple St., Tryon. Members’ show, sculpture only, now 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. Three shows open Friday, May 25 with a public reception Saturday, May 26, 5 to 8 p.m. Prior to the reception at 4 p.m. is the “Walk & Talk” program conducted by exhibiting artists. “Funny Papers” presents nine emerging artists addressing social and political topics with humor and satire. “Mind Over Matter” explores evolution, space and consciousness in abstract paintings by Barbara Fisher, Ann Stoddard and Felicia van Bork. Jan and Jim Kransberger infuse cast glass figures (Jan) and folk art (Jim). A “Funny Papers” forum is Tuesday, June 5 at 7 p.m. Gallery hours: Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m., Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Contact: 828-859-2828.

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TRHC accepting applications for second Charity Jumper Challenge Polk County and Landrum area nonprofit organizations are invited to submit applications for the second $5,000 Tryon Riding & Hunt Club Charity Jumper Challenge. The class will take place on Friday, June 8 during the 84th TR&HC Charity Horse

Show under the lights in the main ring. Interested charities should submit an application, available at www.trhcevents.org, along with a copy of their tax-exempt status by Friday, June 1. The random drawing of the charities will take

place that Friday evening. Last year 23 nonprofit organizations applied and eight were randomly chosen to be paired with a team of riders who competed to earn a piece of the purse for their charity. The winning charity earns $1,500, but everyone is a

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Warrant serving sometimes met with ambush Even though Greenville County person to serve with a warrant. High Sheriff P.D. Gilreath had an As he was riding in his buggy in excellent rapport with most of the the vicinity of Glassy Mountain mountain people in the Dark Cor- Baptist Church, he suddenly had ner (he did not carry a gun when he an eerie feeling that he was being came to the area), his deputies were watched. Suddenly not always ache was fired at corded the same Twice-told by a person or kind of recepTales of the persons in amtion. Dark Corner bush. At first, In fact, on he thought it numerous ocby Dean Campbell was merely casions, they done to frightwere greeted by bullets in well-planned ambushes, en him. He began to look around when they arrived in the area to to see who it might be. As he rode on a little further, serve outstanding warrants. Such an incident occurred in the however, he was again fired at late 1890s when Deputy Sheriff from another thicket. Then he J.H. Ballenger came to the Corner heard balls whizzing around him to serve several warrants on folks and several bullets hit the buggy who were in open defiance of the and a nearby tree. Now fully aware that the shootdispensary law, which had been ers were seriously trying to do him put into effect. A great number of the mountain harm, he slapped at the reins and residents had openly announced forced the horse to quicken its their opposition to the law and their speed. A dozen or more shots were fired from the thicket as the horse intention not to obey it. Deputy Ballenger encountered galloped away. Thankful for outrunning the few people on his way into the township, and found only one shots, he wondered why he had

been able to do so. They had sounded like they came from pistols rather than rifles. Most folks in these mountains were more accustomed to shooting rifles. Perhaps that accounted for the misses. Sheriff Gilreath was rightly outraged by the incident, and announced that, even though he had endeavored to treat the people in the Dark Corner section with all courtesy and kindness, he intended to do his duty as an officer at any cost. A great many persons in the mountain area were in sympathy with the law breakers. Later that year, the sympathizers held a meeting and resolved that they would stick together and resist any arrests that might be made, even if it meant using force to do so. In learning of the meeting and the resolution, Sheriff Gilreath stated: “It is sincerely to be hoped that this will not be done, but that sober thought may yet lead to a happier state of affairs.” Following the ambush incident of Deputy Ballenger, two deputies began serving warrants.

Monahan graduates from Delaware College of Art and Design The Delaware College of Art and Design (DCAD) has announced that Kate Monahan of Tryon has earned an associate of fine arts degree in illustration. Degrees were awarded at DCAD’s commencement held Sunday, May 13 at the Grand Opera House in Wilmington, Del.

The Delaware College of Art and Design is the result of a unique collaboration between Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, N.Y. and the Corcoran College of Art + Design in Washington, D.C., two of the country’s oldest and finest art schools. Upon receiving their AFA degree from DCAD, most

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tance from the Polk County Honor Guard. Everyone is welcome. Polk County Democratic Women’s Club, monthly meeting Monday, May 28 at 11 a.m. at the Democratic headquarters in Columbus. A light lunch will be served. Everyone welcome. 828-894-3219. Saluda Memorial Day program, Monday, May 28 at 11 a.m. at the Saluda Veteran’s Park in downtown Saluda. All are welcome.

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. 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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The Meeting Place Senior Center Monday activities include line dancing, 10 a.m.; senior fitness, 11 a.m.; bingo or bead class, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. Memorial Day service, Monday, May 28, 11 a.m. at Polk Memorial Cemetery. Charles M. McKeller will be the guest speaker. Sponsored by the VFW Post 9116 and ladies auxiliary with assis-

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Cash to ride in U.S. Pro time trial May 26 by Barbara Tilly

John Cash of Landrum has been invited to ride in the time trial for the U.S. Pro Cycling Championship on Saturday, May 26 at 9:30 a.m. in Greenville, S.C. at the Clemson University ICAR center. Cash, who has ridden in this U.S. Pro time trial before, encourages local people to come watch. “The time trial is a great cycling event for bystanders,” he said. “You can see the action close up, unlike in many other types of races.” In the 20.7-mile time trial, the cyclists take off at regular intervals, and they are racing only against the clock. Their bicycles, handlebars, even their helmets are specially designed to be streamlined for greatest speed, Cash said. The time trial and other related events on Memorial Day weekend all lead up to the 112-mile U.S. Pro Cycling Championship Road

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