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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 85 / No. 83
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Friday, May 25, 2012
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Local Memorial Day events honor military fallen by Samantha Hurst
On Saturday, May 26 members of Polk County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9116 and the Ladies Auxiliary plan to place flags on the graves of more than 375 veterans, noting the approaching Memorial Day and events to be held in honor of the holiday. Post Commander H. Scott Camp said, “Anyone wishing to help would be welcome. If you know of a veterans’ grave that is not marked, please come by and put a flag on it.� Camp said the post and auxiliary began placing flags on graves in 1983 and yet it has only rained on the event three times. “When we moved here there was not a VFW at all in Polk County. We just couldn’t believe that so we started one,� said (Continued on page 3)
American flags fly over veterans’ graves at the Saluda City Cemetery last Memorial Day. Polk County Memorial Post #250 supplies flags for the graves in Saluda, while Post 9116 does so at the Polk Memorial Gardens in Columbus. (photo by Samantha Hurst)
Tryon Fine Arts Center is accepting applications for a paid summer intern to help with public relations and marketing work. Applicants must be in high school or a home school program, must be at least 15 years old and must live in Polk County or Landrum. The deadline to apply is June 1, and the internship will begin June 11. For more information, call 828-859-8322 or visit www.tryonarts.org.
Tryon eyes end to 2001 crisis Final payment to fire dept. budgeted next year by Leah Justice
It’s taken 11 years, but the end of the Town of Tryon’s 2001 budget crisis is finally in sight. During those 11 years, the town has made payments to state agencies and the town’s fire department
because of money the town previously misspent to pay operating expenses. Tryon’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2012-2013 includes the town’s final payment to its fire department, budgeted at $22,260. In 2001, the town agreed to make payments to its fire department from the general fund (Continued on page 6)
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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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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. 828-8940293. 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.
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Corrections/Clarifications The article about John Cash on page 16 of the Wednesday, May 23 Bulletin should have said Cash will ride in the amateur time trial at the U.S Pro Cycling event on Saturday, May 26 at 9:30 a.m.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Local Weather Forecast:
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Today: Mostly sunny, with 10 percent chance of rain. High 88, low 65. S a t u r d a y : P a r t l y Mostly sunny Partly cloudy cloudy, with no chance of rain. High 90, low 67.
Narcotics Anon., Saluda Senior Center, Friday, 8 p.m.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with no chance of rain. High 84, low 67.
Columbus farmer’s market, Saturdays, 8 a.m. - noon at Courthouse Square in downtown Columbus. Polk County Democratic Men’s Club will meet Saturday, May 26 at 8:30 a.m. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba class, Saturdays, 9 a.m. Grassroots Art Project holds art classes to benefit Lennie’s Fund and the Humane Society, Saturdays from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. There is no fee for the class and all materials will be provided. Classes are held at the Holy Cross Episcopal Church on Melrose Ave. in Tryon. Call 828-8990673 for more information. House of Flags Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Columbus. Kindermusik class, Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m., Tryon Fine Arts Center. 828-859-8322. 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.
Wednesday’s weather was: High 73, low 61, 0.10 inches of rain.
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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
Monday: Mostly sunny, with 10 percent chance of rain. High 86, low 68.
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. 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 assistance 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. 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. AAUW meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 1:30
p.m. at the Tryon Presbyterian Church fellowship hall. Fifth annual Memorial Day Singing for the Soldiers, Monday, May 28 beginning at 5 p.m. at Veterans Park in downtown Columbus. Featured groups will include Archie Watkins, the Green River Boys and Soul Vision. The event collects items and funds for troops serving in Afghanistan or in military hospitals. 828-894-5858. 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. 828-894-2340. 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.
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Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Tuesdays, Ozone Drive and Hwy. 176, Saluda. Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, “We Care” is a weekly informal social group open to women coping with loss. The group meets at 9 a.m. at TJ’s Cafe in Tryon and is open to newcomers. For more information, contact Shannon Slater at 828-894-7000, 800-617-7132 or sslater@hocf.org. (Continued on page 39)
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Camp’s wife, Ann. “We just felt it was too important to honor our veterans.” Ann said when Post 9116 began they didn’t spend money on a building, instead choosing to erect a flag pole at Polk Memorial Gardens and purchasing flags for the graves of each veteran. Post and auxiliary members also take care of veterans widows, host the Voice of Democracy essay contest and do programs at local schools to encourage patriotism in youth. The post also hosts poppy sales each year to benefit these programs.
Columbus
A Memorial Day service will be held at Polk Memorial Gardens Monday, May 28 at 11 a.m. The guest speaker this year will be Charles M. McKeller. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9116 and the Ladies Auxiliary will put on the program with
The Green River Boys will perform at Singing for the Soldiers.
assistance from the Polk County Honor Guard. The community is welcome.
Saluda
Dr. Jerry Russell will hold a
Memorial Day program to salute
and honor Saluda’s veterans and military men and women. The program will be held at the Memorial Monument on Greenville Street on May 28, 2012 at 11 a.m.
Singing for the Soldiers
The fifth annual Memorial Day Singing for the Soldiers will be held Monday, May 28 at 5 p.m. at the Columbus Veterans Park. The event collects items for (Continued on page 4)
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troops serving in Afghanistan or in military hospitals. The event will be kicked off by a 21-gun salute at 6 p.m. by the Polk County Honor Guard in honor of the men and women from Polk County who gave their lives for their country. The national anthem will be performed by JJ Wadell. Musical guests for the event will include Gospel Music Hall of Fame member Archie Watkins, who began singing professionally in the mid 1960s with one of gospel music’s biggest groups, The Inspirations. While with The Inspirations, Watkins’ voice was heard on more than 60 hit songs in 40 years. Watkins was also chosen as Favorite Male Singer three times and Favorite Tenor on four occasions by subscribers of Singing News in its annual fan awards balloting. In 1999, Watkins was the recipient of the coveted Singing News Marvin Norcross award, the most prestigious award in all of gospel music. In October 2007, Watkins was inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Meanwhile, bluegrass gospel favorite The Green River Boys from Saluda will make their fourth appearance at the event, bringing
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fast-paced traditional bluegrass gospel music to the mix. A newcomer to this year’s event will be the dynamic Soul Vision quartet. This group will sing regional and favorite standard southern gospel music. Soul Vision has quickly become one of the local gospel music scene’s fastest moving groups. They will soon release their first national single. Beginning at 5 p.m., food will be sold to benefit the care packages effort for the troops. Hot dogs, roasted corn, desserts, cold drinks and nachos will be sold. For admission, attendees are asked to bring some of the following items to send to troops: personal size toiletries, snacks, lotions, sunglasses, DVDs, lip balm, white socks, stationary, candy that won’t melt easily, etc. Monetary donations will also be accepted with all proceeds going to purchase more care package items and to cover shipping costs. In case of rain the event will be held at the Columbus Fire Department. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs. If you are unable to attend, you can drop items off for donation at the WJFJ radio station on Court Street in Columbus. For more information, call 828894-5858.
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for the next 10 years. The town misspent $322,260 in fire department funding, using it for town operating expenses. The crisis was uncovered in July 2001 when then Tryon Town Manager David Draughn resigned just after the town adopted a new budget that included a 14-cent tax increase. The town began to slowly uncover its true financial picture, eventually realizing that Tryon had been overspending for many years. The numbers kept growing the more the town discovered. Initial estimates were that the town was $450,000 in the red. As the N.C. Local Government Commission (LGC) became involved and the town hired interim town manager John Lewis and interim finance officer Larry Fisher, the actual debt climbed to more than $1 million. Current Tryon Mayor Alan Peoples, who was elected after the town’s debt discovery, later estimated the total shortfall was between $1.5 million and $1.7 million. Mayor Peoples said this week it is remarkable that Tryon is now at its current point financially. “I feel elated more than you can imagine,” Peoples said. “Considering the restraints we had, I think the things this town has done are remarkable.” Peoples is specifically speaking of the town’s being able to pay back the funding and build up the town’s reserves while not raising taxes following the discovery of the shortfall. Tryon has actually had slight reductions in taxes over the last 10 years. Peoples said hiring the right staff at the time, specifically former town manager Jim Fatland, helped Tryon come back financially, especially in terms of the amount of grants Tryon has been able to obtain. Peoples said the town’s staff has been reduced from 46 employees at one time to 34 employees, and most of that reduction has been accomplished by not rehiring after employees retired
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or resigned. He commended the three different councils and town employees since 2001 for the town being in the position it is today. “[Having gotten] from where we were and where we are now, by being frugal, is absolutely phenomenal,” Peoples said. By the close of 2009-2010 (the latest audited fund balance number available), Tryon’s fund balance was $252,393, or almost 17 percent of its general fund expenditures.
Discovery of the budget shortfall
Tryon’s budget shortfall first came to light in 2001 when then councilman Warren Carson began investigating delays on an East Howard Street sewer project. The town had received a grant for up to $660,000 for the project and Carson began questioning why work had come to a halt. Tryon officials discovered that the contractors stopped working on the project because they weren’t getting paid. Officials eventually discovered the town had spent approximately $100,000 of the grant money to cover operating expenses. Tryon later completed the project.
Cause of the crisis
At the close of 2002, Tryon’s annual audit report revealed the debt numbers had climbed to $1 million. Auditors said at the time that for close to 10 years the town had spent more than it had taken in. Tryon’s fund balance was in the negative from 1997 through 2002. The town’s fund balance dropped to as low as a negative 32 percent, or negative $525,951 in 2001. The state requires a minimum of an 8-percent fund balance (reserves) for local governments and can take over financial operations of a town if it dips below that percentage for long. Tryon’s woes did not lie just in owing itself money. The town at the time had misspent for operating expenses an estimated (Continued on page 8)
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CooperRiis, ag center turn food waste into animal feed Demonstration June 6, 2 p.m.
The Farm at CooperRiis has for the past year been turning food waste into animal feed, using three bioconversion units – ESR International BioPods – purchased last year with a grant from the Paul Culberson Agricultural Development Fund at the Polk
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$252,626 of state Powell Bill money, designated to maintain streets, as well as approximately $100,000 in grant money from the N.C. Clean Water Management Trust Fund, designated for the sewer project along East Howard Street. Tryon also spent $322,260 of fire department funding for general fund operating expenses. It also spent two $50,000 loans obtained by Draughn without council’s knowledge. Draughn was sentenced for obtaining the two $50,000 loans without the authorization of council. He pled guilty in 2002 to a charge of willfully failing to discharge the duties of his office and was sentenced to one year unsupervised probation and a $500 fine. Also included in the debt were unpaid bills for generators totaling approximately $240,000, as well as the bills for engineering fees for the generators.
How Tryon paid it all back
Tryon slowly paid back all those debts, with the last payment scheduled to occur next fiscal year, which begins July 1. The town set up agreements with its fire department to make payments annually for 10 years. It also set up agreements with the state to pay back Powell Bill funds over five years. The unauthorized loans were paid back in 2002. Mayor Peoples said although
County Community Foundation. On June 6 at 2 p.m., CooperRiis and the Mill Spring Agricultural Center will join to demonstrate the BioPod process for local farmers and householders interested in efficient composting systems and the production of animal feed. (Continued on page 10)
the town is in a much better financial position than it was 11 years ago, there is still much to do. He mentioned that Tryon has to figure out a way to renovate town hall and handle needs related to its aged water and sewer infrastructure. Tryon has applied for a grant to help replace a sewer line along East Howard Street that has resulted in multiple fines from the state for spills. Replacing the line has been estimated at more than $600,000, an amount officials have said the town simply does not have without help from a grant or a major increase in taxes. Tryon has also experienced stagnant growth over the past decade and has struggled to figure out how to continue to provide services without raising taxes, Peoples said. The town approved a heavily contested involuntary annexation of Gillette Woods, Country Club Road and a section of Hwy. 108, but the annexation was rescinded by a new council in 2009. The town’s three-year effort to involuntarily annex properties, which began with attempting to annex parts of Lynn, ended with a lawsuit by a local group called Citizens Against Forced Annexation (CAFA) and approximately $266,000 in costs to the town. Editor’s note: The Town of Tryon does not have complete information regarding the town’s financial crisis uncovered in 2001. The data in this article is based on articles previously published in the Bulletin, primarily in 2001 and 2002.
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EDTC works to foster hybrid sunflower project by Cabot Lee Petoia
The Economic Development and Tourism Commission (EDTC) is planning to grow hybrid sunflowers as a demonstration project on 10-30 acres of land in Polk County by July. “There is so much land in Polk County, and so many young people who already have agricultural backgrounds,” said Craig Hilton, chair of the EDTC. “We want this to be a successful cash crop, and hope to create some jobs.” At a recent meeting, the EDTC started talking about renewable biotechnology. As a result of the group’s interest on the topic, Hilton and Dennis Hill, another member, began researching renewable biotechnology, focusing mainly on oil seed crops. During their research, Hilton
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The BioPod system used by CooperRiis is a highly-efficient composting system on two fronts, says CooperRiis Farm Manager Mike Odle. First, the system uses naturally occurring soldier flies capable of breaking down food scraps – such as greasy foods – typically thrown away as too taxing for most composting systems, he said. Secondly, the BioPod system harvests the soldier flies’ grubs or larva. The grubs are suitable for feeding poultry, fishponds, songbirds, hogs and other animals. “If we can find ways to use local materials – our own table scraps – to supplement and decrease our dependence on grains imported from other states and countries, we can feed a decent size flock of birds using the capacity of our own land to grow the grain that would round out
and Hill discovered what they felt were the many uses and economical advantages of a hybrid sunflower recently developed by Russia. This hybrid version is believed to produce more oil than the original sunflower. The two quickly put together a document describing the technology and business aspects of planting a hybrid sunflower field to help move the project forward, while Lynn Sprague, the county agricultural department director, identified local growers interested in becoming involved. The EDTC is now coordinating with both N.C. State University and Clemson University’s sunflower projects, and is working with Advantage West, an economic development (Continued on page 11)
that diet,” Odle said. CooperRiis, a healing community in Mill Spring which practices local sustainability and organic food production, keeps about 100 chickens to produce eggs for its dining hall, and now feeds them grubs as a staple in their diet. “What we have learned using the BioPods this past year will be offered as a demonstration project for the entire Polk County agricultural community,” Odle said. Polk County Agricultural Economic Development Director Lynne Sprague will also speak about the possible applications of this system. All interested parties are invited to the 30-minute presentation at CooperRiis’ farm on Healing Farm Lane. The farm is located just off Hwy. 108, about a quarter-mile east of the Mill Spring crossroads with Hwy. 9. Signs will be posted at the entrance of the farm to guide visitors to the demonstration site. – article submitted by Jeff Byrd
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group that has relationships with biodiesel production facilities in the Asheville area. Hilton said the main goals of this project are to calculate how much money a farmer would make by using sunflowers as a cash crop, and to foresee any complications a sunflower farmer in Polk County might face. According to Hilton, the seeds will cost approximately $300, but he hopes that profits from the crop will far surpass those expenses. The EDTC plans to pay for the seeds and any fertilizer needed, borrow farm equipment and recruit volunteers to help plant and maintain the sunflower fields. Hilton said sunflowers only take about 90-120 days to grow, a much shorter time span than most plants. This quick growth is convenient because it means less time required to maintain
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the field, and less opportunity tible, and can be turned into fuel pellets to burn in heating ovens for pests to interfere. Because pests will be less instead of logs. The stalk also of a problem than usual, Hilton contains xylos, a natural sweetsaid the EDTC plans to grow the ener that does not cause tooth sunflowers organically, or with decay. Pith, the lightest known natural substance on Earth, is little to no pesticides. also part of the According stalk, and can to Hilton, there “There is so much land be processed are many uses and made into for a sunflower in Polk County, and so life-saving decrop other than many young people who its aesthetics. already have agricultural vices. The use of Hilton said 50 sunflower oil percent of each backgrounds. We want as biodiesel seed’s weight [sunflowers] to be a is especially is pure oil. This oil can be used successful cash crop, and significant beto make bio- hope to create some jobs.” cause of North diesel, a more -- Craig Hilton Carolina’s Renewable Enenvironmenergy Portfolio tally friendly alternative to Standard, which requires mugasoline, or as cooking oil for nicipal utilities and electric human consumption. Meal, the seed remains after cooperatives to use at least 10 the oil is pressed out, can be percent renewable resources by used as a protein supplement for 2018. Since biodiesel can be dairy and beef cows. The sun- used as an electricity generator flower stalk is highly combus- as well as a replacement/ supple-
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ment for gasoline, the EDTC’s sunflower project could help businesses follow this law by producing biodiesel to sell. Hilton said the EDTC plans to sell the sunflower oil to local biodiesel production companies and process the stalks into fuel pellets. He hopes to sell the meal to local dairy and meat farmers, and is currently working on ways to sell the other parts of the sunflowers. “There is an immediate market in this area,” Hilton said. “We just need to get people involved.” While the EDTC has at least three plots of land in mind, they have not made a final decision on a location yet. Hilton encourages anyone who owns 10-30 acres of fallow land interested in donating it to this project, and/or anyone interested in volunteering their time, to contact him at tcraig.hilton@gmail.com or Libbie Johnson at ljohnson@ polknc.org or 828-817-3753.
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EAT HEALTHY - Get your discount voucher at the health fair or from any of the trail head hosts and redeem it at the Farmers’ Market which will be open from 8 am – 2 pm. There will be food demonstrations by the Cooperative Extension from noon - 2 pm.
GO FOR A HIKE - 9 am - noon, celebrate National Trail Day. Hosts will meet you at the following trail heads with a map of places to walk/hike in Polk County: § Tom Raymond Trail Behind St. Luke’s Hospital § Polk County Recreation Complex Trail § Polk Central Elementary School Nature Trail § Donald Ross Trail at Lake Lure § Norman Wilder Forest Trail § Vaughn Creek Greenway
LEARN ABOUT HEALTH - 11 am - 2 pm, St. Luke’s Hospital is hosting a community health and information fair (in the rear parking lot near the ER entrance). Free health screenings and fun activities for kids are planned including a bounce house, slide, tour an ambulance, enter the fire department smokehouse and MORE!
GO FOR A SWIM - 4 - 6 pm, Polk County Recreation Department will host an open house with free swimming and cook out at Gibson Park pool!
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Buy, Sell, Trade, Work … With Your Neighbors! LOST & FOUND
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Found Dog - Older female pug. Found 5/24 around Lake Adger. Has Missouri Rescue Micro Chip. Call 828-894-0650
Community-wide Yard and Bake Sale Tryon United Methodist Church 195 New Market Saturday, June 2, 8 – 1 “Any and everything” GREAT BARGAINS! 195 New Market Rd.
Found Dog in the Saluda area. Basset Hound. Getting gaunt and thin. Can not approach the dog. Please call 828-749-1332. LOST CAT. B + W female. (Tuxedo.) "Kitty." Lost Monday on Wilderness Rd. (828) 859-5347. REWARD. Lost May 15 in the vicinity of Mountain Page Rd., Saluda, NC a calico cat answering to the name of "Zoe", wearing pink collar. $100 reward offered. Contact Saluda Dog Society @749-1332 LOST: Male Cat. Long haired, black/white, red collar, green eyes. Answers to Alex. Last seen on Saturday night May 19 near Friendly Circle in Saluda. Very Friendly. Please call 843-457-9224
GARAGE SALES Big Yard Sale/ Garage Sale! Lots of clothes - All sizes. Something for every one. Toys, odds + ends, too much to list. Fri, Sat & Sun. 100 Hwy 9 S. Mill Spring, NC. Off 108 - turn on #9 towards Green Creek. 2nd house on Right. Breakfast & Yard Sale at Pea Ridge Baptist Church in Mill Spring on Saturday, May 26th from 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Ham, sausage, gravy, liver-mush, & jelly biscuits! There will also be baked goods and cold drinks available for purchase throughout the sale. Most items are fill a bag for $5 all others reasonably priced! Proceeds go to summer camp fund. Come out and support a great cause, enjoy some good food, experience friendly service and take advantage of wonderful deals!
Huge Onsite Estate Auction Saturday, June 9th 10:00AM West Point Farms Event Center at 1887 Union Rd, Rutherfordton, NC. Golden Memories Auction along with Mercer Auction Company will be auctioning vehicles and personal property belonging to the West Point Event Center in Rutherfordton, NC. Vehicles include a Dodge Ram 2500 PU, Kubota B21 Tractor with front end loader and backhoe, Kubota B2400 Tractor, Massey Ferguson 175 Tractor, 1952 Nash Metropolitan, 1952 MGTD Kit Car,1941 Dodge PU, 25” Forest River Wildcat travel trailer and more. We also have tools, saw mill, antiques, and much more! There is something here for everyone. Make plans now to be here. You don't want to miss this auction! Preview starts at 8:00 AM date of sale. Visit our website for photos and detailed listing visit our website at GOLDENMEMORIESAUCTIONS.COM Greg Peters, NCAL: 6329, Jim Mercer NCAL: 3720, 10% Buyers Premium, 706-746-6924. We buy entire estates or one item at a time. Paying top $ for gold, silver & coins. Multi Family Yard Sale Columbus, NC 3300 Hwy 108 E. Thurs., Fri., and Sat. 8am - 6pm. 34’ motor home (sale or trade), 1992 Mercedes Benz, tools, and house hold items.
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Yard Sale 3 Families, COMPLETE get back through Shelby Sat. & Sun. May 26 & 27 PAINTING SERVICES on average 2-3 times per 8 am until. Tools, clothes, week. Will most likely start Yoder Painting is fully sofa, chairs, books, mi- insured, including worker's late in the day each day crowave, cooking pots, comp. No job too large. around noon to 3pm and dishes, cat kennels, vacmake night time deliveries Call 828-894-5094. uum cleaners and much at grocery warehouses. more! On Landrum Rd. (This is not hauling OME 1/2 mile E. of I-26 groceries, therefore no MPROVEMENT touch freight to the driver). Will be hauling paper products. We offer a PROTECT YOUR HOME Yard Sale Columbus AND FAMILY. USE competitive pay package also Health/ Dental/ Sat. 5-26, 7 to 11 at the ONLY LICENSED AND Vision/ Life and more. Music Shed, 322 East INSURED CONTRACCall today 800-849-1818 Mills St. Columbus. Pop TORS. or apply online at up camper, commercial www.shipwithbest.com restaurant equipment, Tommy's cafe booths and various Home Improvement household items and furni- Roofs, renovations, siding, Professional Truck Driver Training, Carriture. carpentry, decks, windows, screening. All Home ers Hiring Today! PTDI Repairs. FREE estimates. Certified Course, One Home: (828) 859 - 5608. Student per Truck, Potential Tuition ReimYard Sale Sat. May 26th 8 Cell: (828) 817 - 0436. bursement. Approved AM - 1 PM, Peach CounWIA & TAA provider. try 13891 Hwy. 11, bePossible Earnings tween Campobello & AWN ARE $34,000 first year. SAGE Gowensville Christmas Technical Services & items plus other items. Isothermal, 828-286LAWN-PRO Residential Specialist 3636 ext 221 www.isothermal.edu/ Mowing, trimming, pruntruck ing, fertilization, mulch, ERVICES seeding, spring clean-up, SALEM planting, greenhouses, For getting rid of under- chainsaw, pressure washCARRIERS brush, clearing land, ing, deck restoration, Currently seeking Local trenches, driveways, dig...and more. Free estiDrivers. Home Daily, ging out existing basemates. Fully insured. 2 yrs. CDL-A Tractor ments for repairs & grad828-817-2651. Trailer Exp. Required ing & tear down old 1 story Salem Carriers buildings. Call Rod Slater: 4810 Justin court PECIALIZED (828) 817-6238 or (828) Charlotte, NC 28216 863-4551. ERVICES 1-800-709-2536
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Pre-School Dental Coordinator Will coordinate a preventive health program for the 0 – 6 population in Rutherford and Polk Counties. Works with medical/dental professionals, parents, child care providers and community groups to provide dental education and assists with coordinating dental screenings. Follows up with parents for assistance with access to care. This is a three-year grant position and is contingent
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CABINS Owner Liquidating NC mountain property 5.32 acs w/creek $32,900, log cabin shell w/land $89,900, pvt 3.54 wooded acs $17,900, 1.23 level acs $8,900. Won’t last 866-738-5522
Studio cedar-shake cabin with loft in quiet Landrum neighborhood. Perfect for 1-2 ppl. 1BR/1BA. $450/mo, poss. lease to own. Owner fiApplicants must submit a nancing available. 828current resume and state 329-6971. application (PD 107) to the address listed below by 5:00 PM on Monday, June OUSES FOR 4th. Applications can be ALE obtained from our website at www.rpmhd.org/hr/employment or from the fol- 2700 sq. ft. home on 1.40 AC. Located in Sunny lowing address: View. 6 bdrm, 3 full baths, fireplace, front porch & RPM District Health back deck full length of Department house, paved parking. Attn: Personnel Dept. 221 Callahan-Koon Road Creek & great mtn. views. Just remodeled inside & Spindale, NC 28160 out. Some appliances. (828) 287-6488 $179,900 Call 864-978-7983 and leave ELP ANTED call back information.
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HOUSES FOR RENT 2 BR, 1 BA HOUSE FOR RENT IN TRYON’S OLD HUNTING COUNTRY. 1,200 sq. furnished guest house featuring living/dining rm combo w/fireplace, full kit, 1 extra lg bdrm & 1 regular size, lg screened in front porch and stone patio. Water and landscaping included. $900.00 mth. Call 305-494-5344
FOR RENT TRYON FURNISHED, SPACIOUS COTTAGE. Living/ dining room, fully equipped kitchen, laundry room, carport. Nestled in beautiful Gillette Woods. Walk to town, shopping, restaurants, churches. $795/ mo. Call (828)859-5175.
FOR RENT: 2BR/2BA, balcony overlooking Tryon village, $900 per month with lease & security. Call Allan at Pruette & Associates, 828-859-9715 or 828-817-1868
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Buy, Sell, Trade, Work … With Your Neighbors! HOUSES FOR RENT Holland Brady House in Lynn, NC. Newly renovated, lg. l/r, fireplace, d/r, kitchen with all new appliances, patio, guest room/office w/ bath and large rec room, opens on to it’s own patio, central air, 2 car garage, quiet private road, great neighbors! $1350/mo. Security deposits and refs. req’d. Pets considered. 908-963-6099 Lake Lanier Cottage. Fully Furnished, 1 Br, LR, Kit, Ba., Patio & Front Porch. Water furnished. $650/mo 864-598-0004
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1 BR on Private Horse Farm in Green Creek. Completely Furnished, Beautiful Setting, No Smokers, Gentle Pets Ok. $650/month, $500 deposit, includes utilities, satellite. 828-863-4363
Office Space: Suite with three offices, reception area, kitchenette & bath. $1,000 with lease & security. Call Allan at Pruette & Associates, 828-859-9715 or 828-817-1868
For Sale: Aged cow manure, clay free bottom land top soil, rotted sawdust, pine and hardwood bark mulch, sand, gravel, fill dirt. Delivered in dump truck or pickup size loads, or pick up yourself. Also will haul off brush, trash, etc. 863-4453
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Lynn - Skyuka area - 2 bdrm, 1 bth. Good, simple home, w / d. Convenient. $550 / mo Thousand Apartment - Townhouse Pines 828-859-5858 Lynn- 2 bdrm, 1 bth. Bright, Eat-in kitchen, loft, Tryon - Lynn - 3-4 Bdrm, w/d, $525 / mo Thousand 2 bth, Remodeled kitchen, Pines 828-859-5858 sunroom off master, woodstove, w/d, nice yard, shop/studio. $950/mo. Townhouse - Columbus Thousand Pines - 2 Bdrm, 1.5 Bth. Located on quiet street. Updated. 828-859-5858 Cheap utilities. W/D. $625/mo. Thousand Pines Tryon-In Town- 2 Bdrm, 1 828-859-5858 Bth smaller home, quiet and private, stacked w/d, Tryon Upstairs Apt. ht & a/c, $550/mo ThouLots of windows. Claw-ft sand Pines 828-859-5858 tub w/ shower. Central heat/AC. Quiet cul-de-sac, Wonderful 1 Bdr close to town. All utilities Cottage. Living / Dining included. $595/mo. Room, Upgraded 828-817-0755. Kitchen, Hardwood Floors, Terrace. In cludes heat & hot water. OMMERCIAL $600 / mo 864-415-3548
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Beautiful professional office space for rent in Tryon / Columbus area. (Behind Chamber of Commerce.) 450 square feet/ 3 offices. Call Mike at: 828-817-3314
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94 Acres on River Oak Rd. In Spartanburg County. 1500 ft. on River Oak Rd. 1/4 mi. off of Hwy. 9, 1 mi. from Woodfin Ridge Golf Course, 2.5 mi from I-26 exit 15. 28 Acres open. Hardwood trees, oak, poplar & pecan. Call after 8pm. 864-578-1323
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of Deeds of Polk County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indeb¬tedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebted¬ness secured by said Deed of Trust, the under¬signed Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Polk County Courthouse, Columbus, North Carolina on June 26, 2012 at 12:00 PM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Columbus, County of Polk, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust.
sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If a third party is the high bidder at the time of sale confirmation, the third party will have fifteen (15) days following the sale confirmation to remit the balance of his/her bid to the Trustee. In the sole discretion of the Trustee, an extension may be granted, but in that instance, if required by the noteholder or loan servicer, the bidder shall be required to pay per diem interest at the current rate on the note secured by the deed of trust described herein until the day he/she remits the balance of his/her bid to the Trustee.
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Rick Fowler’s Hogback Mountain Bar-B-Q WANT TO BUY: Hwy 176 Grambling SC Junk cars, trucks & vans. will be open 9:00 - 5:00 Call anytime for pick up. Memorial Day Selling Pe(828)223-0277 can-smoked port, beef brisket, and baby back WE BUY ribs, along with side items. Cheap running cars and 864-472-4043 junk cars. Up to $1000.00. Come to your location. FAST SERVICE. (828) 289 - 4938. AWN
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Nanny - Care for 8 year old boy and house this summer. Duties inQUIPMENT FOR clude: Care of son, lunch/snack preparation, ALE light housekeeping, laundry and few errands. All Donaldson filters Needed at least 4 days (in stock only) approx. 25% off through June. M o n - F r i , CAROLINA TRAILERS 10:00-4:00, days and hours can be determined, 864 457-3283. June-middle of August. Must be at least 18, have AMPERS own reliable transportation RAVEL RAILERS and be able to keep up with a fun-loving boy. Saarea, call LIKE NEW ready for sum- l u d a mer camping, 2005 5th (828)749-1089 or e-mail at wheel 30' Flagstaff cfhouser@msn.com. camper by Forest River with slide out, flat screen Wanted: Mature adult to TV, Cycle rack, queen share home. Can smoke walk-around bed and outside - screened porch bath/shower/vanity. Half & deck. Great location. price of any dealer. Call Rent $375 + $50 for utiliAlicia @ 828-817-4085, I ties, includes internet & will email photos and you Direct TV. A must see! can see her in Green Perfect for the right perCreek. Hurry! Won't last at son. Call for appmnt. (828) 859-9186. $12000.
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LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE 12689 11-SP-135 AMENDED NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Linda M. Hogan and William Morin, dated July 5, 2007 and recorded on July 10, 2007, in Book No. 355, at Page 1990 in the Office of the Register
Address of property: 118 Hamilton Dr., Columbus, NC 28722 Tax Parcel ID: P74-156 Present Record Owners: Linda M. Hogan The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. In the event that the Owner and Holder or its intended assignee is exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee's Deed, and any Land Transfer Tax. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale "AS IS, WHERE IS" and will be
If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in it's sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. In either event the purchaser will have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee's attorney or the Trustee. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: 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
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Buy, Sell, Trade, Work … With Your Neighbors! LEGALS October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. 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. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009. Posted:____________ Witness:
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Assistant/Deputy Clerk of Superior Court Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, Substitute Trustee By:_________________ Attorney at Law Rogers Townsend & Thomas, P.C. Substitute Trustee 2550 West Tyvola Road Suite 520 Charlotte, NC 28217 (704)442-9500 Tryon Daily Bulletin June 18 and 25, 2012 FC/HOGAN, LINDA
Town of Tryon Notice of Public Hearing Town Board of Commissioners Town of Tryon Fire Department 301 North Trade Street (behind Town Hall) Tuesday June 19, 2012 at 7:00pm The Tryon Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday June 19, 2012 at 7:00pm to consider a zoning ordinance amendment regarding recreational or travel trailers with the Town limits and Town’s ETJ. The Tryon
LEGALS Board of Commissioners will also hold a public hearing at that same time and place regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Budget for the Town of Tryon. All interested individuals are invited to attend the public hearing and present their comments the Town of Tryon Board of Commissioners. Please call Joey Davis at 828-859-9566 if you have questions about specific cases. Please call Susan Bell, Town Clerk, at Tryon Town Hall at 828-859-6654 if you need special accommodations for the meeting. Tryon Daily Bulletin May 25, 2012
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Town of Tryon Fire Department 301 N. Trade Street (behind Town Hall) Thursday June 7, 2012, 3:00 p.m. VAR 2012-001 Setback
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Variance Applicant, Mark Schweizer, requests a variance from SR 9 of the Zoning Ordinance requiring a minimum 16-foot front setback for construction of accessory structures. Subject property is located at 210 Erskine Road, Tryon, in the Town’s ETJ, and is identified by Polk County parcel number T10-B36, and is zoned R-3 Residential. All interested individuals are invited to attend the public hearing and present their comments the Town of Tryon Board of Adjustment. Please call Joey Davis at 828-859-9566 if you have questions about specific
cases. Please call Susan Bell, Town Clerk, at Tryon Town Hall at 828-859-6654 if you need special accommodations for the meeting. Tryon Daily Bulletin May 25, 2012 BD OF ADJUSTMENT Raise your hand if you want your business to make LESS money next
year. We didn’t think you would. Do you need to successfully market on a tight budget? Classifieds has customizable programs available to fit any budget.
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Just Released For Sale Acoustic and electric guitarist Geoff Achison joins singer/songwriter Randall Bramblett at Tryon Fine Arts Center on Saturday, June 21 at 8 p.m. (photo submitted by Marianne Carruth)
Australian guitarist Achison on stage at TFAC June 2 On Saturday, June 2, Tryon Fine Arts Center will present an evening of soulful sound when award-winning guitarist Geoff Achison blends his blues, funk and soul with multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter Randall Bramblett. Joining the two will be Grammy winner Yonrico Scott on the drums and bassist Ted Pecchio. According to The Times of London, Australian blues/roots artist Achison is “Possibly one of the most gifted musicians to arrive on the scene… His playing verges on the miraculous.” The list of Achison’s awards and acknowledgments for writing, performing and recording is long and includes the Memphis Blues Foundation’s Albert King Award. Growing up in the small town of Malmsbury in south eastern Australia, Achison developed a passion for American blues music and taught himself to play on a beat-up instrument he discovered “under the stairs” of the family home. In his 20s, he began years
of touring around Australia and since 1995 has been traveling the globe. Some of Achison’s career highlights include a concert cruise with the Delbert McClinton Band of San Diego and jamming with the iconic Les Paul and the Allman Brothers Band in New York City. Martin Anderson, music director for WNCW radio in Spindale, N.C., said, “Achison’s 2009 album “One Ticket, One Ride” was the no. 1 pick among WNCW blues fans. We enjoy having him and Bramblett stop by for live sessions here on a regular basis.” TFAC will present Achison and Bramblett on the Veh Stage at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 2, in collaboration with Lichty Guitars. WNCW 88.7 FM is media sponsor for this event. Tickets can be purchased either online at www. tryonarts.org or at the Tryon Fine Arts Center box office by calling 828-859-8322. – article submitted by Marianne Carruth
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Rutherford/Polk Smart Start launches Coins for Kids effort Rutherford/Polk Smart Start has launched “Coins for Kids,” a fundraiser to benefit programs and services of the local partnership for children. Coin canisters will be available throughout the two-county area, including child care centers, until June 11. “Our partnership is excited about the launch of our Coins for Kids campaign,” said Barry Gold, executive director of the Smart Start Partnership in Rutherford and Polk counties. “More than ever, it is crucial that our partnership raise funds in an effort to impact all of the negative issues facing young children in our area. Too many preschool children are facing poverty, abuse, neglect, preventable illness and inadequate early education. Coins for Kids is one of the ways our partnership is working to raise not only
funds, but to raise awareness and engage our community to improve outcomes for our youngest citizens.” Members of the community can help support the partnership by putting your donations of change in the canisters. All funds collected will help the Rutherford/Polk Smart Start Partnership support children and families through various programs funded by the partnership. If you are interested in placing a canister in your place of business, or if you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, contact the Rutherford/Polk Partnership Office at 828-287-2775. Visit www.rutherfordpolk. org for additional information regarding the work of the partnership. – article submitted by Barry Gold
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offering prayers in their behalf. The Taylors asked them to send their address as soon as they had one and promised to send a newsletter from home every month while they were gone. They also suggested that they not respond because they would “not have time.” They did respond, and soon there was a room full of volunteer ladies answering their mail and preparing the newsletter that was filled with news going both ways. Other ladies were baking cookies and putting other goodies together to send to every one of them. Their legacy is about twenty scrapbooks containing the letters, which I believe should be better preserved. This is another “uniquity” (my word) of Our Area (capitalizing it was one of the late Bob Witty’s usages in his Foothills Chronicles columns) that makes it a great place to live. – Garland O. Goodwin Columbus
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To the Editor: I received another email message this year with the video about the ladies of North Platte, Neb., who met every troop train that passed through during WWII with treats for everyone on board. The railroad soon gave them a restaurant building to accommodate the young men and women who had 10 minutes off the train. With Memorial Day approaching, I would like to tell readers of a special service performed by the Tryon community for our young men and women in uniform during WWII. The “Home Friendly Club” was started by the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. George Farrand Taylor by seeing every one of them off at the train station, giving them a steel cross and a prayer book, and
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Live dealer gambling in Cherokee wins approval Live, Las Vegas-style dealer games may be coming to Cherokee, N.C. in the near future. The N.C. Senate approved an agreement negotiated between N.C. Governor Bev Perdue and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to allow live dealer games on the Cherokee tribal lands in Western North Carolina. In exchange for granting exclusive rights for live dealer gaming in five counties west of I-26, the Cherokee tribe agreed to give the state a small percentage of the additional gaming revenue. The funds for the state, expected to amount to about $2 to $3 million annually, would be earmarked for schools, although the money could potentially be used for
other purposes in the future. The 30-year agreement gained approval by a 33-14 margin in the Senate, but now must get through the House to be finalized. It’s unclear whether the House will back the legislation. Some legislators have questioned whether the small amount of revenue for the state is enough to allow live dealer games. Under the agreement approved by the Senate, the Cherokee could conduct live table gaming, such as blackjack and roulette, at up to three casinos, including the tribe’s existing casino. The revenue allocated to the state from live table gaming
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would rise from 4 percent of gross receipts during the first five years to 8 percent during the last 10 years of the agreement. If approved by the N.C. General Assembly the agreement will go to the U.S. Department of the Interior for approval. – source: www.newsobserver. com, 5-16-12; N.C. Governor’s Office
*** A circuit court judge ruled against the Catawba Indian Nation and its attempt to build a casino on its reservation in York County, S.C. Judge Ernest Kinard said the tribe gave up its gambling rights in a 1993 settlement agreement with state and federal governments. TRYONBAPTIST - page 31 The tribe, which contends the agreement permits gambling on the reservation, filed a lawsuit in January against South Carolina and State Law Enforcement Division Chief Mark Keel for disallowing gambling. However, Judge Kinard sided with the state, noting that the tribe “bargained away its sovereignty for purposes of gaming rights, and thus its gaming rights and those of other citizens are the same under state law.� The state currently prohibits gambling in any areas controlled by the state, although it did pass a law in 2005 to allow gambling cruises to depart from S.C. ports. Gambling is not permitted on the cruises until they reach international waters. The Catawba Indian Nation says it plans to appeal the circuit court judge’s decision and continue its “quest for justice.� The tribe, which has 2,600 members with a current per capita income of $11,000 per years, says a casino, along with two proposed hotels, would bring needed economic development to the reservation in Rock Hill. An economic study included in the tribe’s lawsuit estimated the casino and hotels would create
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more than 4,000 jobs and generate $259 million in annual revenue and nearly $110 million in gaming fees and taxes for the state. – source: www.thestate.com, 4-25-12 *** Legacy Paddlesports said it plans to hire twice as many people as originally expected at its new manufacturing facility in Fletcher, N.C. The company said initially that it planned to hire 50 workers for the plant, which is expected to begin full production in September. However, Legacy Paddlesports CEO Bill Medlin says the company now expects to hire as many as 100 employees at the start of full production. Legacy says it expects to hire an additional 18 to 26 workers in both 2013 and 2014, and likely will add more workers as it continues to grow in the future. – source: Hendersonville Times News, 5-21-12
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*** Buncombe County will gain some 42 new jobs when Plasticard Locktech International expands its Asheville operation. The company, headquartered in Asheville, is the world’s largest manufacturer of hotel keycards, but also makes a range of specialty plastic and paper products, including gift cards, membership cards, door hangers, magnets, poster and display banners. The company currently has about 200 workers at its Asheville plant and recently opened a global distribution center in The Netherlands. Similar facilities are planned in Hong Kong and other areas of the world, according to the company. For information about jobs at PLI, visit www.plicards.com. – source: N.C. Department of Commerce, 5-24-12 *** Estimates of North Carolina’s natural gas supply have been (Continued on page 21)
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sharply reduced as the state begins consideration of new laws related to fracking. Industry proponents previously estimated the state could tap a 40-year supply of natural gas that would significantly grow the state’s energy industry and economy. However, recent estimates put the state’s natural gas reserves at closer to a five-year supply. The actual amount of natural gas in the state won’t be known until gas companies begin installing test wells. State legislators currently are considering legislation to allow fracking in North Carolina. Fracking is the term for hydraulic fracturing of rock to flush out natural gas deposits in shale rock formations. State geologists say they believe most of the state’s supply is around Lee, Moore and Chatham counties. - source: www.newsobserver. com, 5-22-12
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*** The first-ever Zipping for Autism fundraiser, benefiting the Autism Society, is scheduled for June 3 at the Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventure. The urban zipline, next to Crowne Plaza Resort, will host the first-of-itskind benefit with all money raised going to support services provided by the Autism Society of North Carolina. The society provides advocacy, training and education and other services for the state’s autism community. Participants in the inaugural event can sign up as teams of 10. The event was created by the Sheena and Jeff Greiner, owners of Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventure. The Greniers have a son, O’Reilly Greiner, who was diagnosed with autism at age 3. – source: Asheville CitizenTimes, 5-14-12 *** A new marathon is coming to the Biltmore Estate next year. The Biltmore has announced plans
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A very blessed man It has been more than 30 teasing. “You’re going to Alaska, years since I’ve had an extended darling,” she said with a smile of vacation. It’s not that the op- pride that shook my soul. From the middle of June to portunities haven’t risen, it’s just that I deemed other things had the first of July, Tryon Daily Bulhigher priority. I haven’t any letin will run two of my previous complaints, I like to think that Special Cases. You as readers and supporters the good Lord can have a say merely altered Humane Society in which stories my bucket list. Special Cases they will be by L a s t y e a r, contacting Sawithout my Leonard Rizzo mantha Hurst at knowledge, my the Bulletin and wife Elaine began saving her Social Security letting her know your preference. The folks at Tryon Estates checks and a few months ago surprised me with a dream I never are even more excited than I am about my fundraiser, which will thought I would fulfill. “Lennie,” she said, “you’re be this Sunday, May 26. Many going on a trip this year and have expressed a desire to be you cannot take any of your there who have not returned tickwork along with you.” Elaine ets to me or haven’t purchased and I often tease each other, so I one yet. Extra dinners have laughed and hugged her, “Where been purchased to accommodate am I going, dear?” She looked those who get to me late or wish up into my eyes with a deep love to purchase tickets at the event. and I knew instantly she wasn’t Come and enjoy the experience
Lulu gives a sloppy kiss to her new owner. (photo submitted)
of being around so many like minded people and help give a voice to those who cannot speak for themselves. Last Thursday I went to Parker Binns Winery to visit the new home of Coffee, who is now Lulu. My beautiful little girl is being pampered and loved to the
nth degree. She has 35 acres to run and explore with Bob and Karen. The look of pure joy on her face as she ran and tried to jump into my arms was heaven to me. Karen told me, every single person at their last wine tasting (Continued on page 22)
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event took the opportunity to hold Lulu in their arms. Each person was rewarded with her never ending wagging tail and all the kisses they wanted. “I feel like she’s been here forever,” Karen said to me. “I just cannot imagine life without her.” Seeing Lulu now and the thought of this beautiful and loving creature being tied up and neglected under a porch stirred me to my bones. I scooped her up again and said, “Are you happy, little girl?” “Yes Uncle Lennie, I love my new home and new mom and dad, I am having so much fun.” As I was set to leave, Karen came over to hug me and said, “Bless you Lennie.” “Thank you dear,” I replied and thought to myself, “She could never know what a very blessed man I already am.” Thanks for listening.
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Polk Vocational Services (PVS) team members take part in a recent visit to Strawberry Hill in Inman. They enjoyed a meal out, strawberries and a tour of the farm. (photo submitted by Neal Bebber)
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Finding time for an exercise regimen in your busiest day I train all types of folks, who have all kinds of crazy schedules. Some have busy careers, some have busy family lives and some have both. There are so many reasons people with the best of intentions don’t think they have time to exercise. Some don’t workout because they’re just exhausted after their daily activities. Today, I’m going to show you how you can fit exercise into even your busiest day. First, have a plan, then prepare. Have your gym bag packed and ready to go the night before you leave for work or school. Have your exercise program planned as well. You might want to consult a fitness professional for this. Make sure your exercise regimen is clear and concise. You hear so many who talk about their exercise routine in terms of hours “I’m in the gym an hour or two hours at a time,” but that needn’t
be the case. No matter your fitness in throughout your day. You’d level, you can get a great workout be surprised how much exercise in 15-20 minutes, if you work you can get in, even while at your hard and have a great plan. workplace or home. You can do Make sure you perform both squats while on the phone, and aerobic and weight training ex- static leg extensions while at ercises. Yes, you need both for your desk. health and fitPark far ness. away and walk. Diet & Exercise If at all posby David Crocker Take the stairs sible, workout instead of the in the morning. I absolutely hate elevator. In fact, take five minutes mornings with a passion (un- out of your day and walk stairs. less I’m going fishing), but my You won’t believe how much of workout partner, who happens a workout you’ll get. to be a morning person, and I do Home chores can be of benour workout mornings, because efit too, because raking leaves, after training people all day, I’ve weeding, mopping, vacuuming, not the energy or motivation to walking the dog, bending down exercise. to clean the tub or even putting If you can’t or won’t workout up dishes, all can give you some mornings, try lunch time. One exercise. great thing about exercising on Remember, exercise adds up, your lunch break is it’ll help and just because you don’t do suppress your appetite, for those it all at once, doesn’t mean you of you watching your weight. don’t benefit. You can even get some exercise Get exercise during family
time too. Plan fun outdoor activities with the whole family. Hike, ride bikes, play volleyball, tennis, basketball or just go for long walks. If you don’t exercise, because you’re busy with kids and house work, consider hiring a baby sitter or cleaning service. Think of it as an investment in your health. Diet or exercise question? Email me at dwcrocker77@gmail. com or visit fitness4yourlife.org. David Crocker of Landrum has been a nutritionist and personal trainer for 26 years. He served as strength director of the Spartanburg Y.M.C.A., head strength coach for the S.C. state champion girls gymnastic team, USC-Spartanburg baseball team, Converse college equestrian team, lead trainer to L.H. Fields modeling agency, and taught four semesters at USC-Union. David was also a regular guest of the Pam Stone radio show.
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Kimbrell receives Boy Scouts Distinguished Eagle Scout Award W. Duke Kimbrell received the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award on May 9 at Gaston Country Club. Kimbrell is the chairman of Parkdale Mills in Gaffney and an active volunteer with the Piedmont Boy Scouts, which includes Polk County. The award is granted to Eagle Scouts who, after 25 years, have distinguished themselves through voluntarily sharing their knowledge and talents with their community. “Duke has always been an inspiration to others, but tonight, he was recognized for being the definition of what it means to be a Scout,” said Jim Poag, vice president of the Piedmont Council Boy Scouts. Also announced at the event was the Piedmont Council’s new Scout Camp Expansion Fund in honor of Kimbrell. The goal is $300,000, and Parkdale Mills is providing matching funds. Piedmont Council Scout Executive David Allen said, “Camping is such an important part of the Boy Scouts experience. It’s where our young men
W. Duke Kimbrell receiving the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award on May 9. (photo submitted)
learn leadership, teamwork and self reliance. We wanted to honor Duke by establishing a fund that could keep his legacy going strong.” The Piedmont Council Boy Scouts of America serves 11 counties in North Carolina including: Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, McDowell, Polk and Rutherfordton. For more information on the Piedmont Council Boy Scouts of America, visit www.piedmontcouncilbsa.org. – article submitted by Ann Ittoop
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Polk Central Elementary Spring Fling Fundraiser a success On Friday, May 4, Polk Central Elementary showed its school spirit as it held its second annual Spring Fling Fundraiser. Children and parents alike enjoyed nearly a dozen community-sponsored carnival games, a nature trail scavenger hunt, a video/karaoke gaming station as well as a “salon,” which featured nail painting, temporary tattoos and colored hair spray. The cakewalk was a huge hit as were the adjacent bingo games held throughout the evening. Two super bingo games attracted large crowds hoping to snag tickets to Carowinds and the Mega Fun Package valued each at more than $100. Local emergency personnel children enjoyed asking questions and getting to see demonstrations from the Polk County Fire Department and Police Department, and a helicopter from Spartanburg Regional.
The newly added silent auction allowed families to pick up favorites such as gift certificates to local restaurants and businesses, product baskets, hand-painted crafts, music and food items that were generously donated. Tickets were sold for a raffle for a Kindle Fire and (four) passes to Dollywood. In addition to a bake sale with lots of homemade goodies, which were donated by school staff and parents, Wolverine Pizza sold pizza and Eric O’Shields Food Concessions was present with hot dogs and funnel cakes. At the end of a fun, familyoriented evening, the PTO board celebrated with a sigh after raising almost $5,000. This year’s proceeds will go to school curriculum improvements due to the new national curriculum standards changes, as well as the school’s ongoing
Children and parents enjoyed a successful Polk Central Elementary Spring Fling Fundraiser held May 4. (photo submitted)
playground improvements. Stay tuned for next year’s Spring Fling event, which will be open to the community.
Dates will be announced in early 2013. - article submitted by Mindy Wiener
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Ready and willing to do what is asked The real meaning of Memorial Day
and, if lucky enough, a cot. And many veterans have paid dearly for their commitEvery man, woman and ment to country, their duty child in this country owes a and the pursuit for freedom debt of gratitude to the men and our way of life. Broken and women who have fought, homes, broken bodies, minds sacrificed and even died for and even their lives have been our country. Veterans are the the price that was extracted in reason we enjoy the pursuit of the freedoms we Publisher’s ourSfreedoms. have today, the o this Notebook w e e k e n d a s reason so many of us can, and do, you BBQ, by Betty Ramsey take for granted take out that the freedoms we boat or gather enjoy in the United States. with friends, take some time to Veterans have answered remember the real meaning of the call of duty and been there Memorial Day. when our country called upon Take time to honor those them. Ready and willing to do men and women who stood up what is asked of them. Often and did their duty when their leaving their family, job and country called. Take time to comfortable home to travel to say thank you, we not only a far off country trading their recognize your sacrifices but comfortable homes and life we appreciate them and we style for a tent, a sleeping bag honor you.
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Constance graduates from Navy basic training Shayna Constance of Polk County graduated from Navy basic training in Chicago on May 18. Constance is the daughter of Tina Hall, also of Polk County. Constance is currently attending the Naval Academy in Pensacola, Fla. (article submitted by Tina Hall)
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Polk County’s Lady Wolverines end 21-4 softball season by Samantha Hurst
North Lincoln’s 3-2 win over the PCHS softball team in the second round of state playoffs brought the Lady Wolverine’s season to an abrupt end Tuesday, May 15. The Wolverines, however, ended a stellar season with a 21-4 record and a share of the Western Highlands Conference championship, said PCHS Head Softball Coach Jeff Wilson. “I am proud off all our girls,” Wilson said. “We really had a sensational season.” Polk went into the state playoffs as the No. 2 seed from the Western Highlands Conference. Polk defeated East Rutherford 1-0 in the first round led by Jamie Hrobak’s 1-hit pitching. “Jamie was really on and we made the plays defensively,” said coach Jeff Wilson. The Wolverines graduate three seniors – Hrobak, Montgomery and Sarah Davis – this year. In the loss to North Lincoln the lady Knights overcame a 2-0
Lady Wolverine players lift teammate Amber Lynch in the air as they celebrate a late season win over Madison. The win gave them claim to a co-championship in the Western Highland Conference. (photo by Samantha Hurst)
deficit with a three run fifth to take the lead for good. Brittany Jones and Alyssa Montgomery each had two hits to lead the Wolverine offense. “We just could not get the key hit when we needed it,” said
Wilson. Shalyn Brown, Ashley Kropp, Katie Ruff and Cassie Couch led Polk defensively. Shea Wheeler and Amber Lynch each had key hits for the Wolverines as well, Wilson said.
“Jamie and Alyssa are two of the greatest players ever in Polk County history – both have made all conference and all state multiple times – and Sarah has helped our team as well. We will miss them all,” said Wilson.
Landrum Cardinals to baseball summer camp June 5-7 Whost ant Your ad Here? The Cardinals baseball team will host its summer camp June 5-7 from 9 a.m. – noon at the Landrum High School field. The camp will be open to kids age 6-12 and will focus on the development of fundamental skills such as throwing, catching, pitching, hitting, base running,
sliding and working the infield and outfield. Campers are asked to bring a glove, bat, helmet, baseball pants and hat. Catchers should bring their own gear, if possible. Water will be provided to all participate, as well as a camp T-shirt. Landrum Head Baseball Coach
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Landrum’s Edmondson signs with Greenville Titans Sports Academy by Joey Millwood
Nathan Edmondson is tough. The Landrum senior seems like your average nice guy off the gridiron, but when he pads up it’s a different story, said Cardinals Coach Russell Mahaffey. “He knew how to flip the switch on Friday night,” Mahaffey said. Edmondson will flip that switch for the Greenville Titans Sports Academy in the fall. May 23 he became the second Cardinal to sign there. He’ll be blocking for Landrum quarterback Brandon Cannon. For Edmondson, the chance to continue his football career was too much to pass up. The senior left tackle will be playing guard for the Titans next season and they’ll be getting a mauler, Mahaffey said. In fact, the Cardinals created an award at their annual sports banquet in honor of Edmondson. They call it the “Railroad Award” because of the lineman’s driving blocks. As Edmondson works to continue this football career, he’s tak-
Landrum left tackle Nathan Edmondson (center) signed to play football with the Greenville Titans Sports Academy as his parents, Dave and Beth Edmondson, and coaches looked on. (photo by Joey Millwood)
ing one lesson from Mahaffey and the Cardinals. “I always need to work harder,”
he said. Edmondson is ecstatic about the opportunity to keep on playing.
“I’m just excited that I don’t have to take any time off and keep going,” he said.
Polk County High School’s McDowell to run for Brevard College in the fall Casey McDowell, a member of this year’s Polk County High School’s 2A State 4x400 champion relay team, knows exactly where her feet will land next fall. The senior signed earlier this spring to run cross-country and track for Brevard College. “I really wanted a small school and they also have a really great cross country and track program,” McDowell said of her choice. McDowell began running cross-country her sophomore year as a means of getting in shape for basketball and stuck with it through her senior year. This year she added track to her athletic resume and found success at the state level. McDowell and fellow relay team members Rebecca Elliott, Autumn Miller and Mary Kate Christiansen won the state title with a time of 4:02:37, besting
their regional time by 15 seconds and setting a new school record. “We knew that we had a chance but we weren’t sure because there were many teams that were running the same times as us so it felt good to win,” McDowell said. “Our first leg determines how we place and she did really well so it set the tone for us.” McDowell also ran the fastest 400 split of her career, said Coach Jenny Wolfe. It’s hard for McDowell to pinpoint what she loves about running the most, but she said the mental exhilaration definitely makes up a big part of her love for the sport. “Just to know that I am able to accomplish something that not everyone can is a good feeling,” McDowell said. McDowell began looking at Brevard College during crosscountry season this year. She said she hopes to major in business.
Casey McDowell, a part of the PCHS girl’s 2A State 4 x 400 champion relay team, signs to run at Brevard College next year. Shown with her at the signing are: seated, her mom, Sheila McDowell; grandfather, Perry McDowell; standing, Assistant Principal Robert Frost and head track and field coach Alan Peoples. (photo submitted)
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Wood-turning class June 16 Tryon Arts and Crafts School will host a one-day beginning to intermediate wood-turning workshop with instructor Chris Carroll on Saturday, June 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The workshop will be held at the craft school located on Harmon Field Road. Students will learn how to use a lathe and other tools to create a one-of-a-kind wood bowl. Students should bring a lunch. Materials will be supplied by the instructor. The minimum age to participate is 14 years old. Carroll started his business, Carroll Woodcrafts Unlimited, in 2010 at the Mill Spring business incubator at the Polk County Ag Center. He quickly outgrew the space at the incubator and has moved into a studio on his own property in Tryon. Carroll 0TFN3TUEspecializes - page 7 in custom furniture, designing elaborate birdhouses
and turned wood bowls. He is devoted to using local materials, so he has established contacts with local tree haulers and tradesmen, trading his time and skills for raw materials and labor. To learn more about Carroll, visit www.carrollunlimited.com. Advance registration for all workshops is required. For more information about the instructor or workshop, including tuition and supply costs, contact Tryon Arts & Crafts School at 828-859-8323 or tryonartsandcrafts@windstream. net. More details and examples of projects are available on the Tryon Arts and Crafts School website, www.TryonArtsandCrafts.org. Tryon Arts and Crafts School is a non-profit crafts organization located at 373 Harmon Field Road in Tryon. - article submitted by Julia McIntyre
A bowl in the process of being turned on the lathe. (photo submitted by Julia McIntyre)
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Foothills Community Chapel youth choir collects 100 miles of trash The Foothills Community Chapel youth choir recently walked 100 miles of local highways in one day, filling more than 250 bags with roadside trash and raising funds for the 2012 choir tour. The 40-member youth choir will soon embark on its fourth annual choir tour, starting in the Atlanta, Ga. area and then singing in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Last year, the choir spent more than a week rebuilding and cleaning up after a destructive tornado passed through that area. Choir members said they are excited about invitations to share their music in several state prisons in Alabama and northern Florida, then continuing into central Florida and South Carolina, before returning for a hometown singing on July 22 at 7 p.m. at Foothills
Foothills Community Chapel youth choir walked 100 miles of local highways in one day to raise funds for their 2012 choir tour. (photo submitted)
Community Chapel. If you are interested in helping these community youth spread the message of hope and encourage those who are
having a positive impact in our community and abroad, you can do so by supporting and praying for them. For more information, con-
tact Rob Painter, choir director, at 828-606-8859. - article submitted Foothills Community Chapel
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Rotarians tell Kiwanians about ‘Stop Hunger Now’
On April 25, Tryon Kiwanis Club hosted guest speakers from the Rotary Club of Tryon. Charlie McKeller and Ron Wingo spoke on the “Stop Hunger Now” event, which sends meal packets to Haiti Outreach Ministries to help feed Haitian children. This year’s goal is $10,000, which would provide 40,000 meals. Packaging for these meals will be done by volunteers at the open air gymnasium at Harmon Field on June 2. If you would like to volunteer for the event or make a donation, contact Charlie McKeller at 828-859-9347 or 828-817-9831. Shown above are Dick Belthoff (Tryon Kiwanis), Charlie McKeller, and Ron Wingo (Rotary Club of Tryon). (photo submitted by Sue Watson)
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Tryon Presbyterian receives large donation from Brownie Largest single contribution in the history of church Antoinette Brown, affectionately referred to as “Brownie,” was not a member of Tryon Presbyterian Church, but, just recently, she became its largest single contributor. While “Brownie” did not belong to our church, her daughter, Johanna Lynch, did. Lynch was a gifted musician: an instrumentalist, vocalist and composer. For many years, she provided the special music for the 8:30 a.m. services on Sunday and also sang in the choir. When Lynch passed on after a brief illness, “Brownie” wanted to do something for the church in her daughter’s
memory. In the course of determining what that might be, “Brownie” said she appreciated the church’s concern that she be able to afford what she wanted to do. The Johanna Lynch Choir Room was her memorial. Then, when “Brownie” passed on, Tryon Presbyterian found that her estate included direction for still another gift. With that gift, “Brownie” became the largest single contributor in the history of Tryon Presbyterian Church, leaving the church a total of more than $450,000. Although she was known to only a few of the church officials and members, “Brownie” made an indelible contribution to the work of the church. – article submitted by Bill Wuehrmann
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Pavillon to help faith professionals understand addiction, recovery Day-long regional workshop set for June 1 in Charlotte Clergy and other pastoral ministers have many opportunities to guide individuals and families toward recovery from substance use disorders, and Pavillon Treatment Center in Mill Spring will join The Dilworth Center and St. Matthew Catholic Church in Charlotte, N.C. to host a regional clergy workshop for members of the faith community. The interdenominational workshop is designed especially for clergy, pastoral counselors, lay ministers and professionals who want to enhance their ministries and deepen their pastoral relationships with individuals and families impacted by addiction. The workshop, which is free to participants, is Friday, June 1 at St. Matthew Catholic Church
in Charlotte. Past workshops have drawn attendance from all over the Carolinas. “Alcohol and drug problems interfere with the capacity of addicted individuals and their families to develop and sustain a meaningful spiritual life,” said Dr. John Roberts, medical director for Pavillon and a presenter at the workshop. “Our giving the clergy network across the Carolinas this level of reliable guidance and sound information is an ongoing commitment by Pavillon and our colleagues at Dilworth and St. Matthew’s Church…. It is a foundational component of our collective efforts to educate and prevent substance abuse wherever we can.” The workshop includes the following presentations and training: • The Science of Addiction: What Clergy Need to Know by Dr. John Roberts, medical director for Pavillon
• Substance Use Disorders: Intervention, Treatment and Recovery by Charles Odell, CEO for The Dilworth Center • A Personal Story of Experience, Strength and Hope by the Rt. Rev. Porter Taylor, Fifth Bishop of
the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina To reserve a space for the workshop, call 704-372-6969 or email mlarrea@dilworthcenter.org. – article submitted by Valerie A. Hoffman
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At the end of the afternoon’s play, the partnership of Don Iaffaldano playing with Mike Verbonic was declared the winner. Placing second was the team of Ken Yeager and Mickey Brandstadter. The partnership of Richard Belthoff and Ben Woodward placed third.
Having accumulated 243.5 points over the 11 game series, Ken Yeager is the grand winner of the spring series. Finishing in a tie for second with 10 points less than Yeager is Don Iaffaldano and Mickey Brandstadter. Charlie Stratford finished in fourth position another two points back. The club will take the summer off. It will next meet on Sept 10 in the home of Don Eifert. - article submitted by Jack Saunders
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Using common sense and caution in a small town My Saluda column today has is something different, and why absolutely nothing to do with what wouldn’t I want to help young men I’d planned to write about for this such as them with succeeding — month’s extra column. An inci- at this point, he was a little more dent happened at dinnertime this pushy, as if he could make me feel evening and set off the ‘light bulb’ guilty. (That backfired!) effect: this seemed a timely thing Now, my cynical thought was to write about, to remind us all of that he might well have asked being careful in about a mowtoday’s world. job instead Saluda News ing Standing in of expecting & the kitchen, Tpeople to hand shirt and shorts Notations over cash to a on after a day random pair of by Bonnie Bardos of climbing ladstrangers. That ders and gutter led to my own cleaning (which is NOT my favorite blunt question: were they asking task!), and an afternoon of painting, for money? Now, folks, you know I was putting together a meal for an the answer to that one. With no evening repast, glad to call it quits. ‘real’ material or genuine answers, Suddenly, the door bell rang. Figur- this was only a scam to relieve gulling it was a neighbor, I hurried to ible sorts of their own hard-earned answer-flung the front door open: money, or even worse, a way to and found two strange men staring scope out the premises. at me. In matching blue T-shirts, At no time did I open the door both were clean-cut enough that I further, or encourage this pair to thought fleetingly they might be sit, although they asked to. Instead, making a church call. I’d never seen I sent them packing, with a firm no either one around town, though, so to the money request. And no dinner that sent my radar screen up. invitation, either! As they beat it off Now, having lived in Saluda my front porch, I was placing a call this long, I’ve been pretty lucky over what and who does come to my door...usually not those of ill intent: although I’m savvy to what and does happen out there in the world. With no Shar-pei guard dog as protection underfoot, I stood inside the doorway and asked what they wanted; not concerned just yet, just cautious: figuring they might be wanting landscaping work. One did the fast talking: I picked up real quick he was asking questions that weren’t particularly his business: what did I do for a living, what was I cooking for supper, could they come in and explain things, or sit on the porch. My answer to this spiel was that I was Free Estimates indeed cooking supper; in a hurry, so no sitting going to happen. He carried a brochure and a laminated form that looked like something pulled out of a travel Free Estimates magazine: which he said they were trying to get help with disadvantaged youth. At this point, I ask if he’s involved with a school or official program. No, he says, this AN-0000297185
to the friendly Saluda Police Department (749-2691) and left a message with a description of the two; then called my neighbor, as a warning. Now, I might be accusing this pair quite unjustly, but there was something ‘not quite right’ about the whole thing. In trusting my own common sense and judgment, that was the first thing to do right; it pays to pull out the resident curmudgeon. Next, calling the police and leaving a message about the incident was a good move, and alerting others. My doors are locked, and my billfold intact. Some people might fall for such a tale; don’t fall for it. Even in an area as friendly as this, we all have to look out for one another, use common sense. If not sure, get a phone number and check it out. There is nothing to feel bad about when you say NO. If someone is legit, they’ll have proper identification and back-up and be glad to give it. Over the years, we expect our school children to sell cookies or wrapping paper door to door, most have a parent in tow. Remember, there’s always the option of not answering the door, too!
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Savvy Senior Types of Tricycles There are literally dozens of different types of adult tricycles to choose from with prices ranging anywhere from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. To help you figure out the right kind of tricycle that meets your needs and budget, here’s a breakdown of the different styles and costs, along with some popular models to checkout. Upright: If you’re primarily interested in a leisurely ride around the neighborhood for pleasure, fitness or running errands, upright trikes are a good choice. These are traditional upright-positioned tricycles that come with rear cargo baskets and limited gear options usually ranging from one to threespeeds. Some popular models in this category include the Schwinn Meridian Adult Tricycle sold at Walmart and Target for around $270, the Sun Traditional 24 trike (see sunbicycles.com) that retails for around $375, and the Torker TriStar three-speed (torkerusa.com) which costs around $500. Recumbent: These are the lower-to-the-ground, stretchedout frame tricycles that allow you to recline with your legs positioned in front of you. Available in various styles, recumbent trikes are very comfy, easy on the back and aerodynamic which make them ideal for long rides. See terratrike.com, sunbicycles. com, industrialbicycles.com, trailmate.com and bikemania.biz for a nice variety, but be aware
that recumbent trikes are more expensive than upright models, typically ranging between $800 and $2,500. Tandem: If you plan to ride primarily with your spouse or another partner, you may want to get a tandem tricycle that comes with two seats (front and back), or you can get a double seat tricycle with the seats side-by-side. You can find these types of bikes for around $1,000 to $2,000, at the same websites that offer recumbent trikes. Folding: If you like to travel or if you have limited storage space, tricycles that are designed to fold up to fit in tight spaces are another popular option. The Adventurer Three-Speed Folding Trike which sells for $390 at adventurebikes.com, Kent Westport Folding Tricycle sold at Target and amazon.com for $300, and Walmart’s Port-OTrike 3-Speed Folding Tricycle for $400 are three good folding trikes to consider. Electric: If you need a boost from time to time, electric tricycles are hybrids that have pedals and an electric motor, so you can exercise when you want or you can sit back and let the trike do the work. Some good options include the EW-88 electric trike at electricwheelstore.com for $1,200, and the Cabbike 3 Electric Tricycle offered through cabbikes.com for $979. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior� book.
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Fourth grade Jayden Culver, Kye Morgan, Joshua Sester and Bret Snider Fifth grade Jackson Hanson, Judy Laughter, Hayes Morgan, Helena (Continued on page 39)
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Local students graduate from UNC-Asheville The University of North Carolina at Asheville have announced that the following students graduated in the spring semester: Jennifer Lynn Davis of Columbus, bachelor of arts in mathematics, concentration in teacher licensure, cum laude, distinction in mathematics Ethan Lee Edwards of Try-
on, bachelor of science in health and wellness promotion Calan Whitney Halford of Mill Spring, bachelor of science in management, concentration in business management and administration, cum laude, distinction in management Sharon Nichols Johnston of Tryon, bachelor of arts in
literature Elizabeth Ann Manning of Saluda, bachelor of arts in psychology Thomas John Russell of Columbus, bachelor of arts in literature, concentration in creative writing - article submitted by UNC-Asheville
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Friday, May 25, 2012
Brannons judge Tryon Elementary art show Lucy Brannon (left) and Time Brannon (second from left), ar tist and longtime Tr yon resident, recently helped Tryon Elementary School art teacher Clara Rogers (right) with the judging of the school’s art show. Students, families and the public are invited to a reception on Thursday, May 17 from 5 – 7 p.m. (photo submitted by Kathy Wheaton)
3. Rodney Lohman - Barbara Lohman 4. William Kelly - Peggy Henson East-West 1. Sheila Umlauf - Andrea Kahn 2. Jean Stratford - Charlie Stratford 3. Margaret Kennard - Kris Diggs 4. Joyce Atkins - Virginia C Davis Afternoon open pairs: NorthSouth 1. Richard Long - Sally Jo Carter 2. George Cashau - Andrea Kahn
3. Ken Yeager - Kathy Bartlett 4/5. Barbara Schuvart - Caryl Beckelman 4/5. Donald Cobb - Cree Dawson East-West 1. Richard Caser - Karl Kachadoorian 2. Jackie Caldwell - H Ingram Willis Jr 3. Mickey Brandstadter Edwina Burger 4/5. Richard Steinbugler Ruthann Cox 4/5. Patrick Collins - Archie Hardy – article submitted by Marily Williams
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The results of Foothills duplicate bridge played May 10 were as follows: Morning restricted pairs: Section A: North-South 1. Jackie Caldwell - Mary Elder 2. Sandra Parker - Teenie Elliott 3. Barbara Schuvart - Evalynn Hyra East-West 1. Robert Palmer - David Hart 2. Richard Steinbugler Ruthann Cox 3. Ann Morgan - Ivalee Rymer Morning restricted pairs: Section B: North-South 1. Donald Cobb - Cree Dawson 2. Eilene Morgan - Pam Mattern
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Foothills duplicate bridge results that were played May 10