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Reunion for all former Tryon High students set for July 22 by Leah Justice
Whether it’s “Elmo” (the Tryon Tiger), freshmen being thrown over the bushes, eating Gertrude Taylor’s cooking or riding on the bus with Ethel Mae Morrison, many area residents have strong
memories of their time at Tryon High School. “A Day to Remember,” a reunion for anyone who attended Tryon High, is planned for Sunday, July 22 at 3 p.m. at Harmon Field. Music will be provided
by deejay Bob Followay (50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and current music), and guests will share a potluck dinner. All who ever attended Tryon schools are invited to attend the reunion and bring a potluck dish.
It’s been 20 years since Tryon High School existed. The last class graduated in 1992 with 32 graduates. From 1989 until 1992, students at Tryon and Polk Cen(Continued on page 6)
Teachers at Tryon High School in 1972 included: (top row) Charles Stafford, Geofrey Tennant, Elmo Neal, Michael Pearson, Franklin McKaig, Coke Foster and Barry Flood; (bottom row) Kathleen West, Margaret Rawlins, Annette Stafford, Mable Cowan, Carol Lawrence, Jean Pettigrew and Margaret Mize. (photo from 1992 Tryon High Yearbook)
Peter Eisenbrown, organizer of the Summer Tracks concerts in Tryon, announced last week that the concert scheduled for Friday, July 13 was postponed because of rain to Friday, July 20. The concert will feature the Marc Yaxley Trio and will be held at Rogers Park in Tryon at 7:30 p.m. Summer Tracks concerts are free, but donations are welcome.
TFAC houses ready for demolition Tryon Fine Arts Center (TFAC) officials said the three TFAC-owned houses slated for demolition near the center’s main facility on Melrose Ave. have been stripped of salvageable items and are ready to be torn down. Demolition was scheduled to begin July 9 but was delayed, possibly by weather, TFAC said. Other temporary signs of a landscape in transition, according to TFAC, are the
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Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Mondays, Harmon Field/Tryon, 7 a.m. - noon. Girls soccer camp, Landrum High School soccer fields, July 16-19, 9 a.m. - noon. Bring soccer ball, cleats, shin guards and change of soccer clothes. Water will be provided, and sport drinks can be purchased. Call 864-6800740 for more information. 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 p.m. 828-749-9245. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www. saluda.com. The Meeting Place Senior Center Monday activities include line dancing, 10 a.m.; senior fitness, 11 a.m.; bingo or bead class, 12:30 p.m. 828-8940001. Christian Fellowship Luncheon, TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mondays except holidays, noon - 1 p.m.; food, fellowship and discussion of relevant issues; interdenominational. 828-859-5051. Chess Club, Mondays, 12:30 p.m., recreation room, LaurelHurst Apartments, Columbus. Open to anyone in community. 828-894-3336. Saluda Center Monday activities include line dancing at
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12:30 p.m. For more information visit www.Saluda.com. Green Creek Community Center, line dancing, Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Male Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Mondays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 828-894-2340. Landrum Library, free yoga classes, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Mondays. Limited to first 30 people. Thermal Belt Stamp Club, first and third Mondays of each month, 7:30 p.m., Tryon Federal Bank, Columbus. Visitors welcome. 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. Polk County Transportation Authority makes a regular trip to Hendersonville on the first and third Tuesday of each month. 828-894-8203. Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, “We Care” is a weekly informal social group open to women coping with loss. The group meets at 9 a.m. at TJ’s Cafe in Tryon and is open to newcomers. For more information, contact Shannon Slater at 828-894-7000, 800-617-7132 or sslater@hocf.org. The Meeting Place Senior Center Tuesday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; art class, 10 a.m.; bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. House of Flags Museum, open Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Columbus. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. LIFECare of Polk County/ Adult Day Health Care provides services Monday - Friday. Pet therapy every Tuesday is an opportunity for participants to interact with a trained pet therapy dog in a safe and meaningful environment. Call 828-894-2007 for more info.
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Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym. Pam Stone book signing to benefit Steps to Hope, Tuesday, July 17, noon - 2 p.m., PJ’s Fashions on Main in Landrum. Stone will sign copies of her latest book, “I Love Me a Turkey Butt Samwich!” Cracker Barrel, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, conference room, Congregational Church. Al-Anon Family Group meets Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Saluda Senior Center, 64 Greenville Street, Saluda, one half block off Main Street (U.S. Hwy. 176 S.), 828-749-2251 (Saluda) or 1-800286-1326.
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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, dominoes game, 10 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga 12:30 p.m. 828-749-9245. Tryon Kiwanis Club meets Wednesdays, noon, Congregational Church, 210 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Foothills Parkinson’s Support Group, third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Landrum Library. On Thursday, July 18, Shelley Godfrye will demonstrate some of the ben-
efits of Tai Chi for people with Parkinson’s. All are welcome; no charge. Call 864-457-4419 for more information. 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. Alcoholics Anonymous Tryon 12 and 12, Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Tryon Coffeehouse, 90 Trade Street.
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Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m. noon, old Searcy Mill parking lot, Hwy. 108, Columbus. Polk County Driver License Mobile Unit, Thursday, July 19, the Polk County Driver License Mobile Unit will be at 130 Ward St. in Columbus, directly in front of the Post Office from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Saluda Center Thursday activities: knitting group, 9:30 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga, 5:30 p.m. 828749-9245. The Meeting Place Senior Center Thursday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m. and bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. House of Flags Museum, open Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Columbus. Landrum Library, Lap Babies, 10 a.m., 20-25 minute session for young children and caregivers includes music, nursery rhymes, action poems and short books. Story time at 10:30 a.m. for Pre-schoolers includes books, music and finger plays. Call 828-457-2218. (Continued on page 15)
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New Morris ransom note; new letter from Morris Oh my goodness, Tippy said that people are going in and out of the Tryon Fine Arts Center talking about a big gala. I’ve never been to a gala before, but I always enjoy seeing my friends attend performances at TFAC. Tippy heard that it all starts on Saturday, July 28 – that’s the night of the gala. There’s gonna be pictures and paintings that look just like me for everyone to see… and the biggest thing that night will be the auction to help raise more money to bring me home. I love TFAC and can’t believe I won’t be able to see the summer show, “Seussical.” I will miss seeing my young friends have fun on stage. I sure do love those kids. – Morris Editor’s note: Kidnappers asked that this letter run on Monday instead of Friday to ensure community memgers were paying attention.
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businesses available in the area. “We would like this project to (continued from page 1) be one in which the community three structures was necessary, feels they have had input, particiadding an additional segment to pation and approval,” said Gron. Tryon Fine Arts Center opened the demolition stage of the project. its doors at 34 Melrose Avenue in Preparation for the new camFebruary of 1969, the result of pus continued as some of the trees – many of which were dead, the hard work of many arts orgadiseased or overcome with insects nizations and community leaders. Reminiscing recently about the or ivy – were many hurdles cleared from faced during the “[TFAC] would like the property, Tryon Fine Arts making room this project to be one in Center’s early for a planned years, Elizabeth landscape fea- which the community Landrum, wife turing native and feels they have had f founding Noble trees. input, participation and otrustee John G. Next in the Landrum Jr., retimeline is the approval.” -- TFAC board member marked, “While removal of the Mike Gron my memories three buildings, are indeed bitfollowed by pretersweet, I’m liminary grading to the hillside. proud of the years the houses TFAC board member Mike Gron said, “Barry Pace is manag- served so many and I’m honestly ing the initial phase of our project. excited about the upcoming transPace Construction has been in formation of the land my husband business for more than 20 years worked hard to acquire. I think and gave us an excellent bid in he, too, would be pleased that addition to the best assurance that his continual focus on TFAC’s the refuse from the project would future will continue to serve the be disposed and recycled in the community.” Landrum continued, “The most expeditious manner.“ The project is scheduled to be new plans for the campus would complete by Jan. 31, 2013, in time surely please the many generous for the annual Children’s Theater donors who shared our vision for Festival in March. TFAC said a unified, useful and beautiful adequate time has been built into campus.” In an effort to keep the public the proposed schedule, allowing for potential delays caused by aware and involved in the changes at TFAC, Gron has developed a inclement weather. The master site plan will bring website for the renovation project improved access to the current at www.tfacmasterplan.com. For facility, handicapped parking, ex- information about the project, panded green space and a 150-seat visit wwwtryonarts.org or call TFAC at 828-859-8322. amphitheater. - article submitted Gron said TFAC is making evby Marianne Carruth ery effort to utilize resources and
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The undefeated football team of 1940: Frank Wall, Homer Shields, Bill Derby, Lock McGeachy, “Doodle” Martin, Bill Swann, Harold Taylor, Jack Melton, Ed Beatson, Seth Vining and Dutton Beatson. (photo from 1992 Tryon High School Yearbook)
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tral high schools attended separate schools but played sports together as the Polk County Wolverines while waiting for the new Polk County High School to be constructed. The first class of Polk County High School graduated in 1993. The days of Tryon public schools began in 1885 in a small building located near where Stott’s Ford is today. Tryon School was moved in 1906 to a new building, which is now Tryon Town Hall. In 1923, the old building was sold and a new school with pillars on the front was built on top of the hill where the current Tryon Elementary School is today. The town purchased 16 acres for $3,000 and constructed the school for the 280 elementary (grammar) school students and 45 high school students. At that time, students attended grades one through 11. The Tryon school building went through several additions. The first was in 1928, when the old auditorium was converted into five classrooms and a library and a new auditorium was built on the opposite wing. A cafeteria was
opened in what was later known as the old band room. Prior to the cafeteria, students were served soup and cocoa by the PTA, which was organized in 1921. In 1935 a new gymnasium was completed (it was later known as the old gym and has since been demolished for a parking lot). A large room in the gym was used a shop class. In 1938, a commercial department was added, financed by the PTA and interested residents. It was also at this time that the Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs financed the formation of the Tryon School Board. (Continued on page 7)
Above: The senior officers from the class of 1949: Horace Smith, president; Jean Arledge, vice-president; Tom Moore, secretary. Below: The class of 1948 salutes the flag. (photos from the 1992 Tryon High School Yearbook)
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The 12th grade was added in 1947 and Stearns High School in Columbus closed, which brought more students to Tryon. The high school moved into a new building in 1952. During this time the community also improved the playground, added lighting to the football field and installed 1,000 bleacher seats. At this time Tryon’s football field was known as one of the best in the state. In 1957, the high school was completely in the new addition connected to the elementary school, which included a cafeteria on the second floor and a new gymnasium. In 1960, many Columbus students left the Tryon schools because of the opening of Polk Central High School in Mill Spring. In 1965, Embury School closed and Tryon schools became desegregated. In the mid-1960s, Tryon residents passed a bond referendum to
build a new high school at Harmon Field on a site donated by Mr. and Mrs. Willis E. Kuhn. In September 1968, students moved into the new building (what is now the Harmon Field Community Center and Tryon Arts and Crafts). The new school was dedicated in living memory to the Kuhns. Also honored was Geoffrey Tennant, who donated the money for the openair gym, named in memory of his father, Colin McKenzie Tennant Jr. In 1983, Arthur Farwell donated money for the Arthur and Elizabeth Farwell Computer Science and Mathematics Center. Kindergarten was added as an optional grade in 1974. Enrollment figures over the years increased to a high in the mid-1960s of 930 in grades 1-12; by 1992 Tryon schools had 600 students in grades K through 12. Some of Tryon faculty (elementary and high school) included Sally Jo Carter, Steve Aldred, Gary Gibbs, Peggy Carter, Beth McCallister, Charles and Annette Stafford, Mable Cowan,
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Franklin McKaig (left) and Elmo Neal, two Tryon High teachers. (photo from the 1992 Tryon High School Yearbook)
Carol Lawrence, Karen Killough, Franklin McKaig, Garland Rice, Barry Flood, Phillip Preston, Emmie Mackay, Ann Sellers, Chris Johnson, Nancy Bollinger, Jean Preston, John Trent, Bill Miller, Geoffrey Tennant and Walker Williams. These were just some of the teachers and principals who spent many years at Tryon schools in its last few decades. Some Tryonites may have memories that stretch further back and remember such Tryon greats as William Hooker, Myrtle
Baldwin, Kathleen West, Jean Pettigrew, Margaret Mize, Charles Crawford, Michael Pearson, Coke Foster, Elmo Neal and Bill Barry, just to name a few. Those planning to attend the reunion are asked to RSVP to Jackie Wingo Copeland at 864-266-1134. Joyce Kimpton is renting the buildings for the event. Donations to help with the costs may be sent to Kimpton either prior to or on July 22. For more information or to help, contact Stacy Thompson Roper at 864-473-0265.
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person featured: Rachael Tessmer business: Wayfarer Riding School phone number: 586-383-0945 Address: Route 1, Red Bird Song Road, Saluda email: Rachael.c.tessmer@gmail.com operating hours: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Nature of business: Equestrian riding school Principal Owner: Rachael Tessmer, riding instructor/ manager of riding school; Nancy and Jim Bob Wilson, owners of farm year founded: Riding school founded in 2012 how’s business? Business has been great during our camp season. We have 20-40 campers riding each day in lessons and they have loved it. We are looking to expand our riding school after the camp season is over and are looking for riders of all ages and experience to join our lessons.
One thing I wish everyone knew about this business: I wish more people knew how affordable and informative our lessons are. We strive to provide inexpensive yet informative lessons to the Carolinas and hope that with our low rates, students will have the opportunity to have an equestrian experience without the financial burden. Whether you are experienced in the show ring or have never ridden, we have the horses and lessons to fit your needs. Something you offer that a customer won’t find elsewhere: We offer a unique opportunity to
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advice to young entrepreneurs: If you are driven and hardworking, you can make any dream a reality. You must make sacrifices, take chances and give it your heart and soul but with a little faith, it can be accomplished. my first job: Working student position at a small local farm back in my hometown of Macomb, Mich. Your role model (in business or in life generally): My parents – they are dedicated to any decision they make, they have compassion for others and are allaround genuine, honest people. The key to a successful business: Integrity. Without integrity you compromise the traits needed to run a business.
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Back to School Bash wins Polk County Community Foundation grant When Tryon United Methodist Church inaugurated the Back to School Bash last August, organizers set their sights high: a cost-free celebration for students and their families throughout the community, with food, games and air-filled fun for the kids, resources for their parents and even free back-to-school haircuts. The congregation accumulated
new or little-used winter coats for school-age children and they gathered up enough school supplies to fill tote bags for the first 100 students. Organizers said it was a great beginning to what they hoped would become a community tradition. A recent $2,700 grant from the Polk County Community Foundation’s Kirby Civic Events
Fund has made that hope a reality. “This is a great gift to the entire community,” said Bob Bailey, one of the original organizers of the event. “Under the foundation’s sponsorship, the 2012 Back to School Bash will be able to expand its reach in every way, meeting the needs of more students and providing fun and fellowship for more
families, regardless of need. We’re extremely grateful for this opportunity.” The Back to School Bash will take place at Tryon United Methodist Church on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. For more information, call the church office at 828-859-9218. – article submitted by Nancy Hiley
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Horton finds his Who Tij D’Oyen (left) as Horton the Elephant and Alexa Hughes as Gertrude, a bird girl, rehearse for the upcoming production of “Seussical: The Musical.” The show, directed by Jenna Ta m m i s i e a w i t h m u s i c a l direction by Lena Duncan, is the summer youth production of Tr yon Little Theater and t h e Tr y o n Yo u t h C e n t e r. Performances will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 19-21 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 22 at 3 p.m. at Tryon Fine Arts Center. For ticket information, call 828859-2466 or stop by the box office at Tryon Little Theater’s Workshop on S. Trade Street in Tryon Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (photo by Lorin Browning)
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Pam Stone to sign books at PJ’s Fashions July 17 Pam Stone (right) with Kelley Steinman of PJ’s Fashions on Main in Landrum. Stone will read from her latest book, “I Love Me A Turkey Butt Samwich!” – a collection of readers’ favorites from her column “I’m Just Saying” — at PJ’s Fashions Tuesday, July 17. The event will be held from noon – 2 p.m. Proceeds from the book signing will ensure a continuation of ser vices provided by Steps to HOPE to area victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Stone is an award winning comedian, actor, radio host and writer. She now lives on her horse farm in South Carolina with her partner, Paul, and doggedly pursues the art of having too much time on her hands. (photo by Gwen Ring)
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computer solu- Kuebler. “We will now have the for less. I can’t tions and qual- space, location and resources to control the cost “We will now have the ity, hometown offer new products and services of materials in space, location and service created that seemed at one time to be today’s market, the need for slightly out of reach. At the same but I can control resources to offer new the quality and products and services that a larger loca- time, we can streamline our curtion. In 2007, rent operation to achieve an even cost of the ser- seemed at one time to be portS turnaroundHurSdaY on repairs. Carolina ection Com- fasterverY vice performed slightly out of reach.” “Now, more than ever, we all puter Solutions in my shop.” -- Jesse Kuebler moved into 40 use our computers to help run Carolina E. Mills Street, our everyday life. It has almost Computer Solutions opened for business in unit 3, next to Paul’s Barber become a necessity – people 2005 in a small, one-room office Shop, where the business con- can’t afford to be without their computers for very long, whether located in the basement of the tinued to grow. “This next phase for Carolina for home or business. This is Feagan building in Columbus. Within two years, Kuebler said, Computer Solutions is by far (Continued on page 11) the combination of high-tech the most exciting to date,” said
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Seagroves offers Make Your Own Pottery Workshop in Saluda Local potter Linda Seagroves will teach a Make Your Own Pottery Workshop at The Wine Cellar at the Saluda Inn beginning Thursday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m. This class gives participants a chance to try something they may have always wanted to do without making a huge investment in time and money, Seagroves said. The workshop is broken into two sessions. The first is handbuilding your project and the second is glazing. Seagroves said she hopes to help awaken students’ creativity or just guide them along a
little. Although she creates art using many media, she said her passion is working in clay. Known for her whimsical practicality, Seagroves makes tiles, utilitarian vessels, statues and abstracts, all with a combination of clays students will have an opportunity to use. After students spend an evening shaping and molding their pieces, Seagroves will take them away to be fired. Two weeks later, students will return to glaze (paint) their projects. After the glazing, the workshop attendees will come for a wine reception to see their finished projects.
“The last time you may have had your hands on clay was back in elementary school when you made a pinch pot, ash tray or paperweight,” organizers said. “You will take a step back in time as you let your hands do the work, and you will find yourself in a relaxed state of mind for perhaps the first time in a while. It’s a great mini-vacation right here in town.” All ages are welcome with a parent. Call 828-749-9698 to register for this or upcoming workshops. – article submitted by Joni Mahaffey-Rauschenbach
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Solutions has offered for years, the company plans to expand its offerings in the area of website hosting, design and development. Kuebler said additional products and services in the areas of information management will include: data conversions, database
development and management, archiving and document management, as well as full-service graphic arts, publishing and multimedia services. Carolina Computer Solutions also plans to utilize the conference facility of the Columbus
Commons building to host a variety of workshops for individuals and businesses. “Our customers have indicated a need for such programs,” Kuebler said. – article submitted by Ken Raymond
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why, over and above anything else, speed on repairs is our first priority.” In addition to the products and services that Carolina Computer
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12 SP 24 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, POLK COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Evelyn C. Hartley and Robert A. Hartley to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated September 11, 2003 and recorded on October 14, 2003 in Book 306 at Page 535, Polk County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note
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evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on July 19, 2012 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Polk County, North Carolina, to wit: That certain tract or parcel of real property lying and being in Tryon Township, Polk County, North Carolina, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin on top of a ridge on the East side of Viewmont Drive, said beginning point being a corner of the Jeannette Gregorie Ashmore 1.84 acre tract and which stands North 53 degrees 01 minutes East 52.4 feet from an iron pin at the Southwest corner of the certain tract of land conveyed to a Jeannette Gregorie Ashmore by G.H. Bridgeman, J.R and wife, Mary C. Bridgeman, by deed dated November 25, 1958, recorded in Book 113, Page 118 Polk County Registry (said beginning point also being
the beginning corner in the certain deed executed by G. H. Bridgeman, J.R and Mary C. Bridgeman, his wife, to High P. Williamson and Evelyn Potter Williamson, his wife, by deed dated May 8, 1959, recorded in Book114, Page 136, Polk County, Registry), and running thence with the Williamson line South 40 degrees 59 minutes West 41.1 feet to a point in the center of Viewmont Drive; Thence with the Williamson line and with the center of said drive, five(5) calls as follows: South 43 degrees 04 minutes West 26 feet, South 38 degrees 32 minutes West 40 feet, South 19 degrees 55 minutes West 40 feet, South 6 degrees 18 minutes West 51.4 feet, and South 12 degrees 45 minutes East 70 feet to a point in the center of said drive, the Northeast corner of Lot No. 7 of said subdivision; thence with the line of Lot No.7 South 54 degrees 28 minutes West (passing an iron pin offset at 18 foot) 332.9 feet to a nail in Warrior Drive, the Northwest corner of said Lot No. 7; thence along Warrior Drive North 31 degrees 37 minutes West 140 feet to an iron pin in Warrior Drive, William G. Ashmores Southeast corner; Thence with the Ashmore line North 53 degrees 01 minute East 479.6 feet to an iron pin,
the Southwest corner of said Jeannette Gregorie Ashmore tract; Thence with her line North 53 degrees 01 minute East 52.4 feet to the beginning, containing1.29 acres more or less, and being Lot No. 6 as shown and delineated on a certain Plat entitled "Warrior Hills Development, Tryon- North Carolina" as prepared by H.B. Frankenfield, J.R., surveyor, dated November 12, 1958, which has been duly recorded in Map Book 3, Page 164 (Now Slide 44), Polk County Registry, reference to which is hereby had in aid of the description. There is also conveyed with a permanent and perpetual right of way and easement for the purposes of ingress, egrees, and regress, over and along Viewmont Drive, rom the point leading from the public road or highway, known as Warrior Drive, to the Northeast corner of the property hereinabove described, being more particularly shown and delineated on that plat recorded in Map Book 3, Page 164 (Now Slide 44), Polk County Registry. Also being all of tract No.1 as described in deed of record book 181 at page 1605 in the Office Of The Register Of Deeds for Polk County,
North Carolina. Being that parcel of land conveyed to Evelyn C. Hartley, single from Evelyn C. Hartley, single and Robert A. Hartley, single by that deed dated 08/19/2003 and recorded 08/18/2003 in Deed Book 303, at Page 1231 of the Polk County, NC Public Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 154 Warrior Drive, Tryon, NC 28782. Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS
WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are All Lawful Heirs of Evelyn C. Hartley a/k/a Evelyn Ryden Hartley. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under
the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 10-12329-FC01 Tryon Daily Bulletin July 9 and 16, 2012 FC/HARTLEY, R.
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LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE The Town of Columbus Fire Department will be taking application for 3 full time firefighters. The job requirements are as followed. Must be at least 21 years of age and have 3 years firefighting experience, possess a valid drivers license, must have a high school diploma or equivalent, must be firefighter 1 &2 certified, must have North Carolina EMT or higher, pass a drug screen and criminal background check, provide a certified copy of driving history, and pass a physical examination. Applications will be taken until July 31, 2012. Please contact Chief Bobby Arledge at the Town of Columbus Fire Department at 828-894-3667 or email at columbusfiredepartment@windstream.net for applications. Tryon Daily Bulletin July 16-20, 2012 FIREFIGHTERS
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AARP offers driver safety class for educators July 19 AARP is celebrating teachers and school personnel this summer by offering its four-hour driver safety class at a reduced price for retired teachers and educators. Bill Boyd, driver safety instructor for AARP, will teach the class on Thursday, July 19 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at The Meeting Place. Call The Meeting Place at 828-894-0001 to sign up. The AARP Driver Safety classroom course is the nation’s first and largest course designed for drivers 50 and older. Students will learn safety strategies to help maintain their confidence behind the wheel. In addition, those who take the course might qualify for discounts on their car insurance. Safe driving is a challenge for all drivers, AARP safety instructors said. For older drivers, risks to safe driving may arise from changes in vision, hearing, reaction time and judgment/ cognition. Although physical and mental abilities vary considerably among older individuals, older people as a group are more likely than younger people to experience health impairments that affect their driving skills and may make their driving unsafe. Traffic safety experts have said they are concerned there will be increasing numbers of “at-risk” drivers as the population ages. In 2005, people age 65 and older comprised approximately 15 percent of all licensed drivers
and 15 percent of all traffic fatalities. Although older Americans have the lowest crash rate per licensed driver of all driving age groups, older people injure more easily than their younger counterparts and are more likely to die when injured in a crash. In 1979, AARP developed the Driver Safety Program. The program has helped millions of drivers age 50+ learn safety strategies and tips to help them adapt to physical and mental changes related to aging. Courses are taught nationwide both in traditional classrooms by AARP-trained volunteers, as well as through an interactive online course. A nominal fee is charged for the courses. The course is designed to help participants: • Understand the effects of aging on driving. • Learn driving strategies that take into account the effects of aging. • Identify the most common crash situations faced by older drivers. • Reduce chances of having a crash. • Update their knowledge of today’s roads ,traffic laws, vehicles and other road users. • Think about how they drive and identify when driving may no longer be safe. For more information, call William Boyd at 828-859-7605. – article submitted by Pam Doty and William Boyd
Meeting Place bridge results from June 27, July 11 The results of Wednesday afternoon bridge played June 27 and July 11 at the Meeting Place were as follows: June 27 First: Pam Green Second: John Misencik Third: Joyce Shaw
Fourth: Jane Janke July 11 First: Jane Janke Second: John Misencik Third: Jackie Wells Fourth: Audrey Oliver - article submitted
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Indigo buntings in Western North Carolina Here in the southern foothills feather molt and then superficially of western North Carolina we have resemble the female, having exthree species of “blue” birds to changed the bright blue feathers of contend with. These are the indigo spring for quieter fall tones. They bunting, blue grosbeak and eastern then migrate south and spend the bluebird. All three species are ob- winter months in Central America, vious and easy to see. They perch where they are a common sight in on prominent lookouts such as cut over and scrubby areas. telephone wires or exposed limbs, Although they are a fairly and from this vantage point they common breeding bird in North sing to advertise their territory. Carolina, indigo buntings are not The indigo bunting and the too common at feeders, and a blue grosbeak bright blue male are closely relatmingling with ed, and both eat a black and yellow diet of seeds and goldfinches is a insects. A quick stunning sight. look at their Usually it is durby Simon bills, which are Thompson ing spring migraboth thick and tion and unstable perfectly adapted weather conditions when indigos for cracking seeds, demonstrates visit feeders, and at this time of the their food preferences and adap- year it is not uncommon to see at tation. least half a dozen at one time as The indigo bunting is the they pause for food and rest on smaller of the two species, being their way north. just over 5 inches in length comAnother very easy way to find pared to the 7 inches of the blue them is to listen for the male’s grosbeak. very distinctive song of descending The males of both of these paired notes that is sometimes despecies are, as always, the more scribed as “Fire, fire, where, where, colorful of the sexes and the maletryon put itlittle out, puttheater/ it out.” Once you have indigo bunting is a rich iridescent tryon learned the song, you will soon Youth Center royal blue all over, while the discover how common the indigo Youth Show male blue grosbeak has darkerSummer bunting actually is. Then take a trip purple-blue feathering. The female to FENCE, the Blue Ridge Parkway indigo bunting is not so brightly or any other open area with brushy colored, and her colors can best be vegetation and you will find them described as subdued. No distinc- singing on the top of tall trees and tive field-marks interrupt her pale shrubs. Once the identification code brown plumage. has been cracked, you will soon During the autumn months, start seeing them everywhere. just prior to the fall migration, Simon Thompson has lived in male indigo buntings undergo a WNC for the past 18 years. He
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owns and operates his own birding tour company, Ventures Birding Tours. WWW.birdventures.com He and Chris also own and operate the Asheville Wild Birds Unlimited Store. For more information on any of the birding activities in the area, drop by the store or check his website at www. asheville.wbu.com
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odist Church, 76 N. Peak Street, (continued from page 2)at TLT Workshop, 516 S. Trade St., Tryon Auditions across from Stearns gym. Rotary Club of Tryon meets Ages 10-18 Polk County Historical Assoevery Thursday at noon at Tryon ciation Museum, Director: open Thursdays, Anna Marie Kuether Presbyterian Church on Harmon 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.,Musical 60 Walker St., Director:Field Lena Rd.Duncan Columbus, lower level. Free. Please submit Curb Reporter Green CreekPerformAnce Community Cen- items in writing at least two days dAtes ter, Zumba exercise class, Tuesdays prior to publication. Items must July 19-22 at tryon Fine Arts Center and Thursdays 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., include a name and telephone in gym. number of a contact person. Questions? AACall open Betty discussion meeting, Items will be printed in order by Brewer, producer, at 828-894-8722 Happy, Joyous and Free, noon on date of event, as space allows.
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The winners of the Fabulous Fourth Chess tourney played at Stearns Gym. (photo submitted by Brian Crissey)
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Atlanta, and tables were provided by Parsons, with chairs from the Congregational Church of Tryon. Patty Aldred, Polk County Recreation Department Director, allowed the use of Stearns Gym, and Crissey organized and conducted the event. Crissey teaches chess on Friday afternoons over the summer as part of the Serendipity Kids’ Ranch summer program at Harmon Field and will also instruct in all Polk County elementary schools in the coming year, courtesy of a grant organized by Emily Bartlett of the Polk County Schools. Anyone interested in donating time, funds or support, call Crissey at 828-894-8444. – article submitted by Brian Crissey
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Columbus, who went undefeated. In Class One, where players played by classical rules, Sebastian Streit of Green Creek took third prize, Benny McCraw of Mill Spring took second prize and Kenneth (Russell) Ruff of Mill Spring, also undefeated, took the grand prize. Russell Ruff’s Big Sister, Lynne Parsons, helped him learn chess over the last few years. Ruff now helps Dr. Brian Crissey teach chess in the Serendipity Kids’ Ranch summer program. Funds for cash prizes were raised by Ernest Giannini through the Tryon Kiwanis Club. Floor coverings to protect the new basketball floor were donated by Jack Campbell of Mimosa Carpet of Tryon. Chess boards and sets were donated by Lew Martin of
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As part of Columbus’s Fabulous Fourth celebration, young people from around the region gathered to play in a kids’ chess tourney at Stearns Gym. Participants played five rounds of 15-minute games, and cash prizes were awarded in three categories of skill level. In Class Three, where players could take back up to two moves per game, the third and second prizes, respectively, went to brothers Austin and Jacob Blair of Tryon, with first prize going to Dan Dougherty of Columbus. In Class Two, where players could take back one move per game, John Dougherty took third prize, while second prize went to Boyce McCool of Landrum and first prize to Antonio Garcia of
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