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New Harmonies kicks off at Landrum Library this weekend Smithsonian traveling exhibit celebrates American roots music by Barbara Tilly

“New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music,” a traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibit, will open at the Landrum Library Saturday, Aug. 4 and will run through Sept. 16. While the exhibit is on display, the library will host a series of concerts, seminars and other events highlighting local performers, storytellers and experts on American roots music. Opening event, reception The opening event and recep-

tion will be held Sunday, Aug. 5 at 3:30 p.m. indoors at the library. It will feature John Fowler, a master harmonica player, storyteller and ballad singer. Fowler, who co-hosts a weekly old-time radio show on W N C W- F M , was born and raised in upstate South Carolina, with family ties to the western North Carolina mountains. He began strumming the guitar at the age of 8, learning tunes from family members and friends. When he reached his teens, Fowler’s musical tastes began to broaden, moving toward a more traditional “roots” approach. In his mid-20s, he began seriously collecting tunes and (Continued on page 3)

The Progressive Show Jumping Back to School Horse Show will be held at Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE) this weekend, Saturday, Aug. 4 and Sunday, Aug. 5. The event will include a $1,500 SCHJA Hunter Derby and the third annual dog show.

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Polk better than state in some areas on national child well-being report by Samantha Hurst

The Annie E. Casey Foundation released on July 25 its annual Kids Count Data Book, which details statistics on the overall well-being of children across the country and breaks that data down by state and county. Overall North Carolina ranked 34th

out of 50 states for child well-being, while Polk County fared better than the state on several indicators. The report ranks states from 1-50 based on a slew of factors, such as percentage of low birth-weight in-

Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties

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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 or movie at 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. Seniors on Sobriety (SOS) AA Meeting, Fridays at noon, Polk County Chamber of Commerce Building, 2753 Lynn Rd. (Hwy. 108), Tryon. 828-8940293. The Saluda Dog Society will host its next meeting Friday, Aug. 3 at 1:15 p.m. in the Parish Hall of the Episcopal Church in Saluda. The group welcomes suggestions, information and participation to support the rescue of or assistance for animals in the community. For more information, email SaludaDogSociety@ yahoo.com or call Pat Waring at 828-749-1332. Saluda farmer’s market, Fridays, 4:30 p.m., in downtown Saluda.

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American Legion Post 250, weekly bingo games, Fridays, 7 p.m., 43 Depot St., Tryon. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Smoke-free. Narcotics Anon., Saluda Senior Center, Friday, 8 p.m.

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Landrum farmers market, Saturdays, 7-10 a.m., N. Trade Ave. in Landrum. For more information, call Joe Cunningham, 864-457-6585. Columbus farmer’s market, Saturdays, 8 a.m. - noon at Courthouse Square in downtown Columbus. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba class, Saturdays, 9 a.m. Landrum Library, New Harmonies traveling Smithsonian exhibit opens to public Saturday, Aug. 4. The exhibit celebrates American roots music. It will remain at the library until Sept. 16. An opening reception will be held Sunday, Aug. 5 at 3:30 p.m., featuring John Fowler, a master harmonica player, storyteller and ballad singer. Polk County Democratic Party opens its headquarters on White Street in Columbus for visitors twice weekly. During August, the headquarters will be open Wednesdays noon to 3 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon. 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. Lanier Library Book Lovers will meet Saturday, Aug. 4 at 9:30 a.m. to discuss books members have enjoyed. Open to all book lovers. 828-859-9535. House of Flags Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Columbus. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. PAC, Walnut Creek Preserve will offer a presentation on “Fungi in the Southern Appa-

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Today: Partly cloudy, with 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. High 86, low 70.

T-storms Partly cloudy Saturday: Par tly cloudy, with 30 percent chance of isolated thunderstorms. High 81, low 69. Sunday: Partly cloudy, with 30 percent chance of isolated thunderstorms. High 83, low 70. Monday: Partly cloudy, with 40 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms. High 83, low 69. Wednesday’s weather was: High 87, low 70, no rain.

Obituaries Jason Lee Bontrager, p. 10 Nelson Berle Miller, p. 10

lachians” on Saturday, Aug. 4 at 10:30 a.m. at the Anne Elizabeth Suratt Nature Center at Walnut Creek Preserve. Todd Elliott will make the presentation and lead a walk afterwards for all interested. 828-859-5060.

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Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Mondays, Harmon Field/Tryon, 7 a.m. - noon. Saluda Center, Mondays, chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; line dancing, 12:30 p.m.; Saluda Duplicate Bridge, 1:30 p.m. 828749-9245. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail. com or visit www.saluda.com. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family Member Support Group meets in Columbus on the first Monday of the month, 10 a.m. - noon. For info and/or location, contact Lisa at 828-894-0104 or Annie at 864-457-7278. The Meeting Place Senior Center Monday activities include sing-along, 10 a.m.; senior fitness, 11 a.m.; bingo or bead class, 12:30 p.m. 828894-0001. Christian Fellowship Luncheon, TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mon-

days 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. Vermicomposting (worm composting) seminar, Monday, Aug. 6, 1:30 p.m. at Isothermal Community College in Columbus. Learn how to recycle your food scraps in a small container to make your own nutrient-rich organic fertilizer for your garden or houseplants. Sponsored by Foothills Association of Master Gardeners, with a brief meeting for members following the program. 828-894-8509. Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 5:30 p.m., Tryon United Methodist Church, New Market Road in Tryon. Green Creek Community Center, line dancing, Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Continued on page 31)

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stories. He taught himself how to play a number of different traditional musical instruments, learning first-hand from the community that surrounded him. He continues to research, collect and document traditions of his heritage. In 1991, Fowler was accepted for placement on the S.C. Arts Commission Roster. He also applied for and was placed on other state and community rosters throughout the southeast including Mountain Arts Program (N.C.), Children Circuit (N.C.), S.C. Touring Artist, Fairfax Arts Co. (Va.) and others. Fowler is a member of the S.C. Institution for Community Scholars and is associated with the South Carolina Traditional Arts Network. A member of the S.C. Storytelling Network and founder of the Carolina Old-Time Music Network, he has conducted a (Continued on page 4)

The New Harmonies exhibit partially set up at the Landrum Library. The exhibit arrived Monday in 20 large containers with pages of instructions. The library staff immediately began the daunting task of assembling the exhibit, which opens Saturday, Aug. 4. An opening reception and performance by John Fowler will be Sunday, Aug. 5 at 3:30 p.m. (photo submitted by Anne Regan)

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number of field studies in folklore and has been featured on SC-ETV. Fowler currently plays the banjo in the old-time music group the Carolina TuneCroppers. He has competed and won a number of old-time music contest over the years. He placed first at the Mountain Dance Folk Festival in the Old Time Banjo contest, and won two blue ribbons in the old-time harmonica competition at Fiddlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grove Bluegrass & Old Time Music Festival. In 2004 he placed first in the Old-Time Banjo category at the Pickens County Heritage Festival and has won a number of open competitions as well. The exhibit The New Harmonies exhibit explores the distinct cultural identities of American roots music through a selection of photographs, recordings, instruments, lyrics and artist profiles. Roots music is defined as music that has grown out of older folk traditions, evolving over time from AngloEuropean, Native American and West African cultures to include diverse immigrant groups. The

exhibit will be open during regular library hours. Lee Morgan, director of the Landrum Library, began working on bringing New Harmonies to Landrum in 2010. In the fall of 2011, she learned that Landrum had been chosen as one of the 12 host sites in South Carolina. The selection was made by the Humanities Council of S.C. as part of the Museum on Main Street (MOMS) project, a national/state/ local partnership to bring exhibitions and programs to rural cultural organizations in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. The U. S. Congress provides support for MOMS. Local sponsors for the Landrum New Harmonies project include Jackson Grove United Methodist, Landrum Friends of the Library, Landrum United Methodist Church, the Polk County Community Foundation/Mary F. Kessler Fund, Spartanburg School District One, Spartanburg County Public Libraries, the City of Landrum, The John L. Petty Family/Petty Funeral Home, the Landrum Area Business Association, The Susan Patricia Hodge Foundation and Whitney Blake.

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New Harmonies event schedule Check for updates or schedule changes prior to any event: infodepot.org or 864-457-2218. All events are free. For outdoor library concerts bring your lawn chair or blanket. No alcohol is allowed on library property. Sunday, Aug. 5, 3:30 p.m. John Fowler: Appalachian Stories and Music Opening reception Landrum Library, indoors Saturday, Aug. 11, 7 p.m. David Holt: Music and Stories from the Southern Mountains Landrum Library, outdoors Sunday, Aug. 12, 3:30 p.m. Dr. Tracey Laird, “Cultural Preservation: A Southern Louisiana Case Study” Lecture Landrum Library

Thursday, Aug. 16, 7 p.m. Brushfire Stankgrass Trio Landrum Library, outdoors Saturday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m. Miller and Rowe Consort Jackson Grove United Methodist Church Sponsored by the Susan Patricia Hodge Foundation Thursday, Aug. 23, 7 p.m. The Trophy Husbands Landrum Library, outdoors Saturday, Aug. 25, 7 p.m. New Harmonies Street Dance Downtown Landrum Bruce Greene, preservationist and nationally recognized oldtime fiddler, joined by Doug Rostick, Danny Henderson and Robert Burns. Sponsored by the City of Landrum and the Landrum Area Business Association.

Sunday, Aug. 26, 3:30 p.m. Dr. Warren Carson, “Folk Roots of Contemporary Gospel Music” Lecture/demonstration Landrum United Methodist Church Thursday, Aug. 30, 7 p.m. Phil and Gaye Johnson Music in the traditions of southern Appalachia: Guitar, mandolin and dobro with harmony vocals Landrum Library, outdoors Thursday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m. East Tennessee State University Student Pride Band Landrum Library, outdoors Friday, Sept. 7, 8:30 a.m. East Tennessee State University Student Pride Band Landrum High auditorium

Saturday, Sept. 8, 4 p.m. Southern Appalachian Chamber Singers: “The Music of Early America” Lecture/performance on folk hymns in the shape note tradition Landrum Methodist Church Sponsored by the Susan Patricia Hodge Foundation. Sunday, Sept. 9, 3:30 p.m. Gingerthistle: “Roots Music of the South” Landrum Library Tuesday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m. Jay Lichty, luthier Lecture/performance, 7 p. m. Landrum Library Sponsored by the Mary F. Kessler Fund/Polk County Community Foundation. Thursday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m. Firecracker Jazz Band Landrum High auditorium

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ciency in math for 91.2 percent of the county’s third graders, (continued from page 1) compared to 73.2 percent for fants, children experiencing third graders statewide, accordhomelessness, uninsured youth, ing to the report. On an eighth-grade levgraduation rates and amount el, 84.6 percent scored high spent per pupil in schools. A release from the founda- enough to be considered protion said this year’s statistics ficient in math in Polk County, showed both progress and while only 68.2 percent did setbacks for the nation’s youth. statewide. Polk County saw some simiThe report said while children larities to the national trend in have shown improvements in academic achievement and relation to higher academic health in most states, their eco- achievement, despite declining nomic well-being has continued family economics. Perforto decline. mance rates Polk County Schools Su- “There’s no denying that have increased perintendent Polk County students get in the areas mentioned Bill Miller said above, yet he believes the a tremendous amount the number area’s youth of support from the have a brighter community. You can just of children in poverty also future because increased in of not only the go on and on and on financial in- about the impact [of that Polk County vestment but support] over a student’s from 885 in 2009 to 950 in also the pereducational and personal 2010. sonal investCarol Newment made by experience – it’s really ton, director of the commualmost hard to describe.” Thermal Belt nity. -- Polk County Schools Outreach Min“There’s no Superintendent Bill Miller istry in Columdenying that bus, said chilPolk County dren having students get a tremendous amount of support from the access to the basic necessities community,” he said. “You can of life is beyond critical. “Look at the Depression just go on and on and on about and what happened to children the impact [of that support] over a student’s educational and who didn’t have enough food. personal experience – it’s really We see it in our parents; they wanted us to clean our plate almost hard to describe.” Data compiled by the foun- because we were lucky to have dation said North Carolina is it. That type of experience currently home to 2,282,018 builds the foundation for your young people under the age of education, your vitality and 18. Polk County, meanwhile, your outlook in life. It’s a huge had 3,808 residents under the influence,” Thomas said. “The psychological impact is very age of 18. The Kids Count report important.” Annie E. Casey Foundation breaks each county down to numbers indicated that 56.6 look at individual indicators. Some of the more positive percent of students participated indicators for Polk County in the free or reduced lunch proincluded a graduation rate of gram in Polk County in 201087.2 percent, compared to a 2011; that percentage was 53.9 graduation rate of 78.8 percent statewide. The county average for N.C. high school students decreased from 2009-2010, overall in 2011. Test scores showed a profi(Continued on page 7)

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when 58.7 percent of students received the lunch assistance, but was back to 58.6 at the end of this previous school year, according to Polk County Schools’ records. Outreach’s Wendy Thomas said the ministry just recently sent out a postcard plea with the tagline, “Hunger Hurts.” She said contributors immediately began sending in food to help stock the pantry shelves. “We got an immediate flood of responses from the community – it was pretty incredible,” Thomas said. “There is still a need – I don’t want people to think it was taken care of, but there was a tremendous response.” Thomas said just recently, in fact, a school-aged child came through Outreach on a field trip and touchingly asked the question, “Can my mommy come here?” Numbers from Feeding America show that 25.9 percent or 1,010 children in Polk County faced food insecurity last year. Other indicators affect a child’s well-being too. According to the Kids Count report, 17 children in Polk County Schools experienced a situation in which they were considered homeless at some point in the year. A total of 25,286 kids were in similar situations statewide. When it comes to insurance, about 9.8 percent of the county’s population under the age of 18 were uninsured, the report showed. Meanwhile, 252,000 children under 18 or 10.3 percent of the youth population of North Carolina were uninsured in 2010. Counterbalancing the economic decline for families in Polk County, Miller said, has been the community stepping in. “Anyone who has ever had the opportunity to go to awards night at Polk County High School and hear the number of scholarships given away by this

community cannot walk away from there without saying, ‘Wow,’” Miller said. He also pointed out funding provided to teachers for classroom supplies through mini grants from the Polk County Community Foundation, numbers of volunteers who read to kids in local schools and what he called an “impressive number” of contributors to programs such as the high school’s farm. “I think an enormous thing here is not just the pure financial piece – it’s people walking around talking to kids about how they are doing in school. I think our community helps our students and young people to have the expectation that they are going to go on and further their education in some fashion and that really, really makes a big impact,” Miller said. The overall per-pupil expenditure in North Carolina was $7,966, while $9,650 was spent per pupil in Polk County during the 2010-2011 school year through combined federal, state and local funds. The largest difference seemed to be accounted for in the average amount of local funds spent per child. Statewide that average was $1,774, but in Polk County local funds accounted for $2,358 per student. Newton said it’s important for people to understand that an investment to ensure a child has school supplies, shoes or enough food to eat is an investment in the county’s future growth as well. “If children don’t have the proper nutrition or tools to really use what they are given at school, that will really affect our work force and the economic vitality in our county,” she said. “It will matter to all of us down the road.” The previous statistics are highlights of the measures considered in the Kids Count report of the Annie E. Casey Foundation to assess child well-being in the state and Polk County. For further data, visit datacenter.kidscount.org.

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Polk sheriff’s office weekly report During the week of July 23 through Aug. 1, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office answered 461 service calls. Arrests made included one for possession of drug paraphernalia charges, one for injury to personal property charges, one on assault charges, one on charges of B&E of a motor vehicle, one on larceny charges, one on worthless check charges and one on DWI

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Obituaries

and father are four brothers, Jeffery, Jaron, Jesley and Jaylon Bontrager; and one sister, Jolene Bontrager. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 29 in Foothills Community Chapel, Columbus, with pastors Jason Schlabach and Patrick Overholt officiating. Burial was in Foothills Community Chapel Cemetery, Columbus. An online guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com. McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.

Jason Lee Bontrager

Jason Lee Bontrager, 23, of Tryon was called home unexpectedly Thursday, July 26, 2012 in West Virginia. Born in Ellington, Fla., he was the son of Henry O. and Verna Mae Hostetler Bontrager of Tryon. Jason was a member of Foothills Community Chapel, Landrum Rd., Columbus. Surviving beside his mother

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Nelson Berle Miller

On Aug. 1, 2012, Nelson Berle Miller of Sunny View went home to be with the Lord. Born May 30, 1927, he was retired from the Fairfield Mountain water/sewer plant and served in the U.S. Air Force/Army. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Donna Mae Miller, and a great-great-grandson, Tyler Jordon Mooney. He is survived by two grandsons, Richard Barnes (wife

Deborah) of Mill Spring and Steven Barnes of West Virginia and one granddaughter, Susan A. Mooney of Little Rock, Ark. Nelson also leaves behind 10 great-grandchildren, many greatgreat-grandchildren and many friends, including his church family (Big Level Baptist), who will miss him dearly and love him always. In lieu of flowers, a love offering in Nelson’s memory has been organized at Big Level Baptist Church. It is requested by the family and Nelson’s wish that all donations be made to Big Level Baptist for the building fund.

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Tax-free weekend Aug. 3-5 by Barbara Tilly

Many families will do their back-to-school shopping this weekend to save on purchases during the annual tax-free weekend in North and South Carolina. The tax-free period will be from 12:01 a.m. Friday, Aug. 3 through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5. Andy Ellen, president of the N.C. Retail Merchants Association, said the tax-free weekend is one of the most important times of the year for many retailers, trailing only Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, in sales volume. North Carolina and South Carolina are two of 17 states that offer a sales tax holiday. The Tar Heel State began the tax free weekend in 2002. South Carolina started the tax holiday in 2000.

Tax-free items in North Carolina

In North Carolina during the tax-free weekend, no state, city or local sales tax will be charged on purchases of the following items: • Clothing, footwear, and school supplies under $100 per item • School instructional materials of $300 or less per item • Sports and recreation equipment under $50 per item • Computers under $3,500 per item • Computer equipment under $250 per item

Clothing accessories, jewelry, cosmetics, protective equipment, wallets, furniture, items used in a trade or business and rentals are not covered by the exemption and will be subject to the applicable tax.

Tax-free items in South Carolina

In South Carolina during the tax-free weekend, no state sales and use tax or local sales and use tax will be imposed on the following purchases: • Clothing • Clothing accessories (for example, hats, scarves, hosiery and handbags) • Footwear

• School supplies (for example, pens, pencils, paper, binders, notebooks, books, bookbags, lunchboxes and calculators) • Computers, printers and printer supplies and computer software • Bath washcloths, blankets, bedspreads, bed linens, sheet sets, comforter sets, bath towels, shower curtains, bath rugs and mats, pillows and pillowcases The sales tax holiday, however, does not apply to sales of jewelry, cosmetics, eyewear, wallets, watches, furniture, rental of clothing or footwear, items for use in a business or items placed on layaway or similar deferred payment and delivery plans.

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Operation Christmas Child: Remember needy children during tax-free weekend While many Polk County war, poverty, natural disasters, families are busy with back-to- disease and famine,” organizschool shopping and activities, ers said. Operation Christmas Child, groups of local volunteers are focused on filling empty shoe- a project of international Chrisboxes with school supplies, tian relief and evangelism ortoys, hygiene items and notes ganization Samaritan’s Purse, of encouragement for needy uses whatever means necessary kids. Polk County families to reach suffering children around the are participatworld with ing in Opera- “With a population these gifts of tion Christmas hope, includChild, an effort of more than 19,000 ing sea conthat has hand- people in Polk County, tainers, trucks, delivered mil- if every person packed trains, airlions of gifts to planes, boats, kids worldwide one shoebox, think of since 1993. how much help we could c a m e l s a n d dog sleds. Operation Tr a c k i n g C h r i s t m a s give to children who are technology Child organiz- victims of war, poverty, ers are asking natural disasters, disease a l s o a l l o w s donors to “folresidents who low” their box are shopping and famine.” -- Operation Christmas Child to the destinafor school supplies during organizers tion country, where it will this weekend’s tax-free holiday, Aug. 3-5, to be hand-delivered to a child buy an extra pack of pencils, pain need. The national collection week per, rules, crayons, soap, washcloths, etc. to put in a shoebox for gift-filled shoeboxes is the third week in November; howfor less fortunate children. This year Operation Christ- ever, shoebox gifts are collected mas Child’s area goal is 39,000 all year at the Samaritan’s Purse shoeboxes, which will be sent headquarters in Boone, N.C. For more information on to children in seven countries. “With a population of more how to participate in Operation than 19,000 people in Polk Christmas Child, call 828-625County, if every person packed 1409 or visit www.samaritansone shoebox, think of how purse.org/occ. much help we could give to – article submitted children who are victims of by Judy Jackson

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Buy, Sell, Trade, Work … With Your Neighbors! LOST & FOUND

CARE GIVERS

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FOUND IN SALUDA on July 26 1 white, 1 grey and white domestic rabbits. Call Saluda Dog Society 828-749-1332

Are you looking for someone to assist with light house work, cooking, shopping, and other helpful activities. Lived in Tryon 32 years. Dependable transportation. Refereces available. Call 864-457-6355

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Local, private care giver Reward. Lost Sheltie looking for employment. (small collie), black & Will assist light house white, Tuxedo NC, Call w o r k , cooking, 803-261-2659 shopping/transportation, patient care. 35 yrs. exp., medical background, reaARAGE ALES sonable rates, references. Call: 828-894-7033

HUGE YARD SALE Sat. Aug. 11, 8-noon, Columbus Town Hall basement. Benefits Columbus Lions.

Moving Sale Sat. Aug 4 5681 Peniel Rd. From 8am - Until

SITTING SERVICE Want to go on vacation & not worry about your furry friends? I will farm sit while you are away. 864-266-8964 or www.not myfarm. weebly.com “It’s not my farm, but I will treat it like it is."

Moving Sale, Fri & Sat Aug 3rd & 4th, 9 am - Until, 1400 Hwy 9 North, Mill LEANING Springs, (1.2 Miles North of the intersection of 9 & ERVICES 108) Saddles, Tack, Barn Cleaning Person or Care fan, Yard Tools, Gas Grill Giver for you or your loved W/smoker & more. one. Honest & DependMulti Family Yard Sale able. Reasonable rates. Call 864-457-6830 Sat. Aug 4th 8am until Hickory Grove Church Rd, Green Creek. Clothes: Complete Cleaning Boys 0-4t, Girls 0-9 mo., Home and Industrial and adult, households, too cleaning, Taking new many items to mention. Clients. References available. 828-894-3132 Yard sale Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th at 9980 South NC Hwy 9 Green Creek(next to Harmon ERVICES dairy). Come fill a bag for $2.50, household items, Lost Keys Made clothes,etc.

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ARTS & CRAFTS For Sale: Collection of Amelia Watson Water Colors available. Circa 1900. Call 904-249-0346 or email: thomashahn304@ comcast.net

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Pavillon, an inpatient facility for treatment of adults recovering from substance use disorder near Lake Lure, NC, requires both a full-time (M-F, 10:00-6:30) and a part-time (Sat-Sun, 9-6:30) dishwasher for our food services dept. Responsibilities include performing various kitchen cleaning activities such as but not limited to dish washing, pot washing, general and equipment cleaning, storage and rotation of food and supplies. Responsible for sanitizing duties in various dining services areas and for handling all foods, storage and cleaning activities in accordance with sanitary procedures and standards. Requirements are High School diploma preferred/ GED accepted, One (1) year experience in Do you have fine dining hospitality or Tommy's food service, Home Improvement available jobs? commercial ability to handle multiple Roofs, renovations, siding, priorities, possess written Call 828.859.9151 to let carpentry, decks, winand verbal skills for effecdows, screening. All Home others know about job tive communication. EOE. Repairs. FREE estimates. opportunities at your Download application at Home: (828) 859 - 5608. business. www.pavillon.org and fax Cell: (828) 817 - 0436. with resume to EDICAL 828-694-2326 or email to HumanResourcesSupportENTAL AWN ARE Team@Pavillon.org. Secretary-Bookkeeper Hospice of the Looking for a part time Needed for local busiCarolina Foothills employee, 15 to 20 hours ness, 20-30 hrs/weekly. has the following per week. Exp in lawn Send resume and salary openings: maintenance. Must have history to: PO BOX 759, valid drivers license. Tryon NC 28782 * Part-Time Speak and understand Social Worker English. 864-909-0753 (SC License Required)

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REAL ESTATE

Property on Hooker Rd in Columbus, NC. 4.89 acres. Raw land. $40,000 negotiable. Call 864-347-8486

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Hunting Country House Rental $1200 / mo, First, Last & Security for year lease. Interior is bright w/lots of light,. 3/2, FP, DR, 2 car garage, LRG Bdrs & Storage, Deck w/views on 3 acres. No smoking inside. May consider small pet. 828-817-4663

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14x70 2+2 used $15,804 Doublewide. $46,262! 16x80 2+2 used $21,995 Great floorplan. Great 16x70 3+2 New $28,995 Look! Call 667-2529 16x80 3+2 New $34,995 28x80 5Bd,3Ba $64,995 This is a STEAL! 30 Homes on Display 28x72 4 Bedroom MARKDOWN HOMES Home Only $59,995. Mauldin-Greenville Roomy and Exit 48A on I-85 Affordable! 667-2529 3 miles on Hwy 276 E 864-288-0444

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HOUSES FOR RENT Cute Cottage in Gillette Woods, 2 or 3 Bedrooms 1 & 1/2 bath, Lawn Service included. $750/m Call 917-453-2878

For Rent - Godshaw Hill Tryon, 1bd/1ba, fireplace, garage, water included, private parking. $450/mo. Call 828-894-2217 For Rent Columbus 2 Bdr / 1 Ba Apt. C/H & Air, all appliances including, dishwasher, stacked washer & dryer, city water & garbage P/U. Yard maintenance, No smoking, small pets negotiable, lg. deck, $600 / Mo, $300 Dep Ref. Req. Call 828-894-3583 between 10 am & 11 pm

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VACATION RENTALS

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Commercial space available in Saluda, high visibility, lots of parking, downtown Main Street. Call Grier Eargle 828- 243-4300

LAKE LANIER, TRYON: Vacation lake front furnished rentals. Time available for daily/weekly/ monthly. Call Paul Pullen, Town and Country Realtors. 828-817-4642.

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More home schools in N.C. but enrollment down The number of home schools increased in North Carolina in the 2011-12 school year, although their combined enrollment was down, according to the N.C. Division of Non-Public Education. North Carolina had nearly 48,000 home schools in operation in 2011-12, up from 45,524 in 2010-11. However, enrollment in the state’s home schools declined from 83,609 to 79,693. The number of students in home schools represents about 5 percent of the state’s total student population. – source: www.wral.com, 8-1-12

foot building on the college campus. The LeGrand Center was financed by the community college, the Cleveland County School System and Cleveland County. – source: Charlotte Business Journal, 7-27-12 *** While corn crops in other areas of the country are struggling because of drought, North Carolina is expected to see a bumper corn crop this year. Corn growers in the state likely will enjoy high yields at a time when corn prices are reaching record highs. N o r t h Carolina corn growers are expecting a good crop this year thanks to steady rainfall throughout the growing season, which began in March. Although some areas of North Carolina around the Triangle and along the South Carolina border are abnormally dry, only Brunswick County is experiencing drought. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1,369 counties across 31 states have been designated disaster areas as a result of drought, and nearly half of the U.S. corn crop is in very poor to poor condition. – source: Fayetteville Observer, 7-25-12

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*** A state education committee has suggested the state increase the number of charter schools by a third within the next year. The N.C. Board of Education will consider the proposal to allow 25 more charter schools to open in August 2013. The state had limited the number of charter schools to 100 until the limit was lifted last year. Charter schools in the state receive funding based on their enrollment, but the state does not provide funding for the charter school buildings. – source: Winston SalemJournal, 8-2-12 *** Shelby will showcase a new $19 million conference center on the Cleveland Community College campus this month when the town hosts the American Legion World Series from Aug. 17-21. The games in the senior baseball tournament known as the American Legion World Series will be held at Veteran’s Field in Keeter Stadium. Other activities associated with the World Series will be the first events held at the new LeGrand Center. The conference center, which has a 1,700-guest capacity, is part of a new 89,000-square-

*** Former Progress Energy shareholders have filed federal lawsuits claiming Duke Energy misled investors regarding the $32 billion merger of the two utility companies. The shareholder suits seek damages resulting from the surprise ouster of former Progress Energy CEO Bill Johnson. Immediately following the merger, the Duke Energy board replaced Johnson with Jim Rog(Continued on page 17)

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ers, who had been CEO of Duke Energy prior to the merger. The lawsuits claim Duke Energy knew Progress Energy shareholders had concerns about Rogers becoming CEO of the merged company so Duke leaders misled Progress shareholders to believe Johnson would be CEO. The lawsuits contend â&#x20AC;&#x153;approval of the merger would have been far more difficult, if not impossible, to obtain had Rogers been proposed as CEOâ&#x20AC;? prior to the merger. The N.C. Utilities Commission and the N.C. Attorney General are seeking internal documents and other related evidence by Aug. 7 to evaluate whether investors were misled. The utilities commission said it plans to hire an outside law firm to review the documents. The commission approved the merger on June 29 and the companies officially completed the merger on July 2. About two hours later, Dukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board voted to remove CEO Johnson. The commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s review is expected to take months to complete. The utilities commission will have the option of revoking its approval of the merger or setting new conditions, such as a new CEO to replace Rogers. Duke Energy has not stated whether it will seek a settlement. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; source: Charlotte Business Journal, 7-25-12; www2. journalnow.com, 8-1-12

costs, mostly from coal. The requested rate cuts, if approved by state regulators, would take effect Sept. 1. Progress customers would see a reduction of 85 cents a month in North Carolina and 80 cents in South Carolina, while Dukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s customers would see a reduction of 92 cents a month in North Carolina and 81 cents in South Carolina. The reductions may not stay in place long, however, if Duke follows through on plans to seek rate increases later to pay for investments in new power generation and transmission. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; source: Winston SalemJournal, 8-2-12

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American Titanium Works confirmed its intention to build a new manufacturing facility that could bring 850 jobs to the Upstate. The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CEO, Thomas Sax, visited the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (ICAR) in Greenville this week to accept $860,000 from local and state investors and reaffirm his companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to invest in a new facility in Laurens County. American Titanium Works previously announced its plans for the new facility four years ago prior to the economic downturn. The company said it would invest $422 million to build the new manufacturing facility in Laurens County and a researchand-development center at ICAR. The nonprofit South Carolina Research Authority and the Upstate Carolina Angel Network provided the $860,000 to the company this week. The company, which produces titanium that can be used in the auto and aerospace industries, has not said when it will break ground on the new Upstate facility, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expected to move forward on the project in the near future. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; source: www.wyff.com, Anderson Independent Mail, 7-31-12

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*** Duke Energy is seeking to pass on $89 million in first-year savings from its merger with Progress Energy, which would reduce rates for customers in North Carolina and South Carolina by close to $1 a month. Duke says the savings will come from combining the companiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fleet of power plants and reduced fuel

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Taking care of Duchess Paul said when he returned for the last couple of years about home from the Netherlands earlier how to give a pill to a cat, she this month, he would take me to promptly swallows. This is folLarkin’s on the Lake for crab cake lowed by a tiny drop of mineral oil to help, ahem, ‘movement’ through sandwiches. her colon. The piece de resistance, Isn’t that sweet? Just before he left to fly to Hol- however, is that because of her land on business and to visit family, paralysis, Duchess must have her his beloved rescue cat, Duchess, bladder emptied thrice daily. Holding Duchess over the big who has always lived in the barn and spent nights in the stable office, utility sink in the mudroom, Paul was we suspect, kicked by Teddy attempted to show me what he the donkey. This resulted in a back had learned from our vet, Dr Jeni, before he drove injury, although our vet declared “I’m Just to the airport. bladafter X-rays that Saying…” der“Her is just under there was no frachere,” he inture but there was by Pam Stone structed, feeling swelling and pain. about the lower While cooping up Duchess so that she would remain belly. “pretty close to where her quiet and heal, her heart, it is as- hind leg is attached. Here, put your sumed, which had a small mur- thumb where mine is. It feels like mur, ‘threw a clot’ resulting in the a water balloon. You just squeeze it and...” with that, Duchess’ tail paralysis of her hind legs. Showing no discomfort or raised and a stream of liquid distress, Duchess was prescribed drained into the sink. Passing me the cat, I tried my a treatment of aspirin and a heart drug to attempt to dissolve the clot. best to locate the bladder and And then Thomas, the macho failed miserably. This irked me to stray whom we finally trapped no end because I consider myself and neutered, decided to arrive the medical authority on all our back at the farm creating chaos animals and I’m the one Paul everywhere he went, knocking comes to if anything like blood, over flower jugs, leaping on the or especially, eyes, is involved. dogs from the couch and stealing And now I couldn’t feel a bladder? half of my Mounds bar promptly Unthinkable. “I can’t find it!” I said, panic vomit it up at my feet. And then Paul left the country. rising in my voice. “What if I can’t It’s not that I mind work- no one find it while you’re gone? She’ll be can lodge such a claim at someone so uncomfortable!” “Just keep pressing under who has risen, for the past 10 years, every morning at 5:30 to walk, dull there,” Paul reassured me. “OK, and bleary eyed, into the barn to be- I’ve got to leave. Love you!” “Yeah, right back atcha,” I mutgin feeding and mucking out. My reward is then to come back into tered, supporting Duchess who, at the house, feed the dogs, persuade this point, was grabbing at the rim Bonnie to swallow her meds and of the sink and my belt with her stand guard while the cats eat so front paws and giving a yowl of that the greedy terriers don’t try to frustration. You’ll be glad to know that with steal their food as well. But now more has been added a little practice, within days, I am to my plate. Duchess, residing now an expert cat pee releaser. And currently in our front room in I’m not bad at the other, either, but an enormous dog crate, requires let’s not go into that. It’s Sunday daily meds which, thankfully, she morning, after all and I know you is good as gold about taking. I pop folks might be having sausage for a pill in her mouth and, despite a (Continued on page 19) column that landed in every inbox

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Chick Fil A appreciation day In regards to the Chik Fil A appreciation day on Aug. 1. Are there any other parents out there who felt it was inappropriate that at least one church in our area (in Columbus) took their

Letter to the Editor

Cost of restoring Morris Do I read that right? Twelve thousand dollars to “restore” Morris the Horse? Are we being – as they say – took? Seems to me that any halfway decent handyman with a

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youth group to the Chik Fil A in Hendersonville, N.C. to show their support of heterosexual marriage without explaining to the parents what was going on? I could not care less what anyone’s opinion is on the subject of gay marriage. I do, however, take exception to my children being used to pad the ranks of Chik Fil A’s “supporters.” – Frederick Bruce, Columbus garage workshop could build a whole new Morris for $12,000. And maybe have some change left over for hay and fodder – AKA proper maintenance. Someone may want to take a very close look at who is going to fix Morris, and exactly how he’ll go about doing it. I do believe someone is taking inflation to new extremes. – Jim Lewis, Columbus

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Winners of the Saluda Duplicate Bridge Club games played on July 30 were as follows: First: Pinckney Clement and Pat McCall Second: Mary Ostheim and Marilyn Yike Third: Karen Doddridge and Linda Hall Fourth: Marcia Burns and Talley Wannamaker

Games are played each Monday at the Saluda Center beginning at 1:30 p.m., with a discussion session at 12:45 p.m. The group will start a series on defensive play on Aug. 6. You do not have to be a member of ACBL to enjoy this game. A partner is guaranteed. - article submitted by Tollie Ross

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bedding. I can’t have the house smelling like a litter box. And, to top it off, it’s over 100 degrees outside and I’ve got to wash down the horses over and over and put them in front of the fans in the barn to keep them cool. It’s just go, go, go, all day...” “Well, I’ll take you to the lake for lunch when I get back,” he promised on the other end. Lunch? I’m thinking breakfast and dinner too, pal. And maybe a Lake house. But for right now, I’ll just take one day without having a cat dribble down my leg.

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Five vitamins and minerals most don’t get enough of It’s true, we all need a full spectrum of nutrients for good health, but there are five vitamins and minerals of which most folks just don’t get enough. Today I’m going to share with you what those are, what they do for us and how to get more of them. 1) Vitamin E. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that protects our cells and helps them communicate with each other. It’s great to help protect skin, and if you’re not getting enough vitamin E, you’re probably not absorbing other nutrients as well as you should. Vitamin E also plays a role in inhibition of blood platelet aggregation, or premature blood clotting. Food sources include wheat germ, wheat germ oil, sunflower seeds, white beans, vegetable oils and red bell pepper. 2) Calcium. Every cell in our body contains, and uses, some calcium. Shortages of calcium can cause low bone density (osteopo-

rosis). It’s also one of the minerals normal levels. Not getting enough (electrolytes) that help our muscles potassium may leave you feeling contract properly. Calcium can also weak and fatigued. Most folks help prevent major diseases accord- ingest too much “sodium,” but ing to a study conducted by Tufts- not enough potassium. These two need to be in proper balance for New England Medical Center. Our body’s concentration of good health. The ratio of calcium deDiet & Exercise potassium to clines with age, and must be by David Crocker sodium should be 2:1. In fact replenished by supplementation or our diets. Two one study suggests that consuming common forms of calcium supple- twice as much potassium as sodium ments are calcium carbonate (take can halve your risk of dying from with food) and calcium citrate (take cardiovascular disease. Potassium on an empty stomach). Be sure to can lower risk of stroke too. Food check with your doctor before tak- sources include bananas, citrus ing calcium supplements, because juices, avocados, cantaloupe, tomathese can interfere with absorption toes, lima beans and fish. 4) Vitamin A. Vitamin A helps of some medications. Food sources include yogurt and other dairy keep skin, gums and teeth healthy. products, sardines with bones and It also helps us see better at night. To see in dim light, the rods in leafy greens. 3) Potassium. This is another your eye’s retina use the chemical electrolyte that keeps our muscles Rhodopsin (also know as” visual and nervous system healthy. Potas- purple”) to absorb photons and persium helps keep blood pressure at ceive light. Without enough vitamin A, rhodopsin can’t be produce. Vitamin A helps boost your immune system too. Vitamin A is fat soluble, which means your body stores it, so you can get too much. There are two types of vitamin A. Pre-formed vitamin A, from sources like liver, fish liver oils and eggs, and Provitamin A (beta-carotene), that’s converted by our bodies as we need it, from sources like carrots, butternut squash, dark leafy greens, paprika, red peppers and sweet potatoes. 5) Magnesium. This is the fourth most abundant mineral stored

in our bodies and is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions. Magnesium helps our bodies store energy, keeps nerves healthy and muscles toned, helps genes function properly, keeps bones strong and heart rhythm steady. Magnesium helps decrease triglycerides (fat in the blood) and increases HDL (good) cholesterol levels. It can decrease hypertension (high blood pressure) and decrease risk for type 2 diabetes. Magnesium can also reduce risk of “Metabolic syndrome.” Metabolic syndrome is a condition where risk factors like increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, high cholesterol and obesity occur at the same time, increasing one’s risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. One study showed those who consumed adequate amounts of magnesium cut their risk of metabolic syndrome by 33 percent or more. Diet or exercise question? Email me at dwcrocker77@gmail.com or visit fitness4yourlife.org. David Crocker of Landrum has been a nutritionist and master personal trainer for 26 years. He served as strength director for the Spartanburg Y.M.C.A., head strength coach for the USCSpartanburg baseball team, S.C. state champion girls gymnastic team, Converse collage equestrian team, water safety consultant to the U.S. Marine Corps, lead trainer to L.H. Fields amodeling agency, and taught four semesters at USCUnion. David was also a regular guest of the Pam Stone radio show.

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Business After Hours hosts picnic in park

Above: Guests enjoy a picnic in the park outside New View Realty and Bravo Interiors Tuesday, July 26. Left: Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce Director Janet Sciacca welcomes guests to the monthly Business After Hours event. This event was sponsored by New View Realty and co-hosted by Bravo Interiors, Tryon IGA, La Bouteille Wine and Beer Boutique and Four Winds Florist. (photo by Betty Ramsey)

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Jane, a life worth saving She was brought in as a stray Lennie?” Lani said hopefully. on June 5, a beautiful chocolate “Of course Lani, that’s what my and white pointer mix, approxi- funds are for.” “It’s expensive mately 1 ½ to 2 years of age. Lennie, $500 for the evaluation She was lovable and anxious and $2 - 3,000 for the operato play and interact but her tion.” “I have about $3,000 in my shelter fund heart couldn’t and if need be, take it. She was Humane Society I could add a diagnosed with Special Cases few hundred a high level Leonard Rizzo from my perheart murmur sonal fund. You and sent to Dr. Magsino at Cloverfield vet. call Kathy Toomey, tell her I Maria advised Foothills Hu- okayed it and set it up.” My mane Society that she had PDA dear friend Lani has a way of (Patent ductus arterious), a life letting me know when an animal is very special to her, she’s done threatening condition. I was aware of Jane but did it before but she is very stingy not have much interaction, to with her hugs. She tearfully be honest there were too many hugged me, “thank you Lennie.” other things going on for a one “You’d better watch that girl,” I on one with her, so at the time said laughing, “you’ll lose your I did not know of her problems. name Bulldog.” “Never” she Lani approached me during one answered defiantly. All the wheels went into of my shifts and asked, “Lennie, do you know Jane?” “Sure motion and Emily Clark (SmiLani,” I answered, “she’s the ley) took Jane to Georgia and sweet pointer mix in no. 10.” learned that the operation was “She’s sick, Lennie,” Lani went doable and brought her back on and proceeded to explain all because it wasn’t scheduled for another week. The following her problems. I learned that the vet hospital week Emily took her back and at the University of Georgia had the operation was scheduled for the expertise to perform the deli(Continued on page 23) cate operation. “Can you help, 110218 - page 2

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PCHA installs security system at museum

In May 2012 the Polk County Historical Association was awarded a grant from the Polk County Community Foundation to install a security system at the museum in Columbus. David Searcy, owner of Security Alliance in Columbus, installed the system. The association officials said they appreciate that the Polk County Community Foundation agreed the security system was a priority to protect the museum. They said the museum houses invaluable and irreplaceable artifacts that tell the history and heritage of Polk County, and the association is dedicated to preserving this history so that it will be available to future generations. (photo submitted by Anna Conner)

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the next day. All the staff and students fell madly in love with our Jane and Sashia Houghton, a soon-to-be vet, is fostering her as she recoups. Another has also applied for adoption, so it seems we may not see our sweet Jane anymore. Meanwhile, Emily (bless her heart) has put Jane on our Facebook page asking for donations for Jane. As of this writing more then $500 has been raised, which means my funds will not be wiped out and for that my kids thank you all. The title of this tale is “A life worth saving” and anyone who has met Jane would certainly agree with that. Just a few short years ago animals such as Jane would not have had a chance. You wonderful supporters out there have made this possible. God bless you all and thanks for listening.

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Landrum cross country, track coach Darby named finalist in national Brooks Inspiring Coaches Program Community can vote for Darby on Facebook

In February 2012, the Brooks Inspiring Coaches Program began accepting applications for the second year from athletes, parents, fellow coaches and Landrum High School cross anyone in the community who country and track coach Jeremy knew a great coach. Those makDarby has been chosen as one ing nominations were encourof the top 25 finalists in the aged to share their stories of Brooks Inspiring Coaches Pro- how their coaches inspire them. gram. Darby The 2012 was selected I n spiring f r o m m o r e “It is truly humbling to Coach of the t h a n 1 , 3 0 0 know that spending my Year will be n o m i n e e s days doing one of the selected from from across the the 25 finalists things that I love most, country. in the fall. The “ I w a s coaching young people, grand prize shocked when would put me on a list of winner will be I learned that the coach who I h a d b e e n most inspiring coaches..” gets the most -- Coach Jeremy Darby votes. nominated to the Brooks Anyone Inspirational who has a Program, let alone finding out Facebook page and is interthat I was a finalist,” said Darby. ested in supporting Darby for “It is truly humbling to know this award, and at the same that spending my days doing time supporting the running one of the things that I love programs at Landrum High most, coaching young people, School, may vote at www.facewould put me on a list of most book.com/brooksrunning?v=a inspiring coaches. It is always pp_399617596765925. Scroll my goal to encourage and mo- down the stories and photos tivate my students and student until you see Coach Jeremy athletes to be the best that they Darby and cast your vote. You can be on and off the track. Be- may vote multiple times, but ing active and involved in their only once per day. This coach school and community helps will receive an additional: young people reach their goals • $5,000 in Brooks running and dreams.” shoes, apparel and accessories As a finalist, Darby will for his or her team receive: • $2,000 cash for team ex• $5,000 in Brooks running penses (paid to the school shoes, apparel and accessories athletic department or booster for the team club) • $500 cash for team expens• A trip for two to the 2013 es (paid to the school athletic Brooks PR Invitational track and field meet scheduled for department or booster club) • Membership in the Brooks Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, at Inspire Daily (I.D.) program the University of Washington Dempsey Indoor Arena in Sefor 2012

Coach Jeremy Darby

Want to vote for Coach Darby? To vote for Coach Jeremy Darby and support the running program at Landrum High School at the same time, visit www. facebook.com/brooksrunning?v=app_399617596765925. Scroll down the stories and photos until you see Coach Jeremy Darby and cast your vote. You may vote multiple times, but only once per day. attle, Wash. Darby said he appreciates the support he receives from the school system and his colleagues. “I am so blessed to be a part of the District One family,” said Darby. “The students, parents, administration and fellow staff members are always so sup-

portive, and I think that is the key to a successful program. I appreciate the recognition, team equipment and resources that the Brooks Inspiring Coaches Program has brought to our running program here at Landrum High School.” – article submitted by Paula Brooks

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Wire-wrap jewelry workshop at Tryon Arts and Crafts Classes offered Aug. 25 - 26 Tryon Arts and Crafts School will host a beginning/intermediate wire-wrap jewelry workshop with instructor Sonia Arnold on Saturday, Aug. 25 and Sunday, Aug. 26. This workshop will enhance the skills of previous wire-wrap students and build on the basic techniques of bending, twisting and shaping wire. Wire wrap is a hand-fabricated method of jewelry design and creation. It involves the use of tools to bind and twist wires together. Jewelry wire comes in many shapes, such as round, square, half round, triangular, flat or patterned. The wire can be made of brass, copper, fine silver, sterling silver, gold or gold filled with other metals. Wire wrap can incorporate cabochons, beads, crystals or the wire alone can be twisted and shaped into bracelets

Wire-wrap ring by Sonia Arnold. (photo submitted by Julia McIntyre)

or necklaces. Over the course of the weekend workshop, students will use techniques including: filing,

tumbling, cleaning wire, applying texture and stone hardness to create more complex designs. The instructor will have differ-

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Keever visits Polk County

U. S. House of Representatives candidate Patsy Keever and Polk County Board of Commissioners Vice Chairman Renee McDermott respond to a question during a rally for Keever at the Orchard Inn in Saluda. Keever, a former teacher, Buncombe County commissioner and N.C. state representative, is running to represent Polk County in the U. S. House. McDermott is running for a second term as a Polk County commissioner. (photo submitted by Renee McDermott)

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wire experience is needed, and students should be familiar with basic tools used in jewelry making. Projects will include earrings, pendant, bracelet and rings, as time permits. Arnold, a native of Virginia, received her BFA at UNC-Asheville. Her work with jewelry involves silver and goldsmithing as well as wire work. Her artwork is found in Brevard, N.C. at Number 7 Arts Co-operative and at the Gem and Mineral Museum in Hendersonville, N.C. She and her family reside in Brevard, N.C. Advance registration for all workshops is required. For more information about the instructor or workshop including tuition and supply costs, contact Tryon Arts and Crafts School at 828859-8323 or tryonartsandcrafts@ windstream.net. More details and examples of projects are available on the Tryon Arts and

Wire-wrap pendant by Sonia Arnold. (photo submitted by Julia McIntyre)

Crafts School website, www. TryonArtsandCrafts.org. - article submitted by Julia McIntyre

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Languid days float dreamily on summer breezes: early August brings cicada songs, hummingbirds at porch feeders, drifting lace spider webs, and a sense of a long good-bye in blue-tinged shadows. Summer storms wreak havoc on phones and electrical toys. Up-the-street-neighbor Lloyd Thompson tells me his television was zapped during a recent storm, so I tell him about my answering machine/phone getting the same treatment. Snap, crackle, pop! I’d called to ask where I could get a scoop of gravel for the back drive after the gully-washer finished destroying it and the phone —

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my own train of thoughts, I was trapped: forced to listen to an one-sided rabid account of such an obnoxious war. Believe me, I was caught between distress that someone would share that information so publicly, and that I was forced to listen to something that I didn’t want to make my business. I kept trying to catch the offender’s eye, to stare her down with “the look,” but she was in her own world: shopping and yapping at full blast. Another crime is when people loudly talk to air, and you look around thinking they’re speaking to you, when in reality they’re having a conversation with their head set. Grrrrrr! Then there are restaurants: someone spends the whole meal with their phone in hand. Now, to me, if you’re having (Continued on page 28)

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American Legion meeting Aug. 14 The American Legion Auxiliary of Tryon will have its next meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. at the legion hall. Special guests will be the citizens the legion sent to Girls State from Polk County High School and also the citizen

from Landrum High School the legion helped sponsor. There will be refreshments. The legion will also wrap up final details for their spaghetti supper on Saturday, Aug. 25. - article submitted by Jane Janke

Pea Ridge Community gathering Aug. 9 The truck picks up recyclables The next Pea Ridge Commuon the second nity Gathering Thursday of each will be ThursWant to go? month from 6:15 day, Aug. 9 at 7 - 7 p.m. at the p.m. at the home What: Community community cenof Bob and Julie Gathering ter, which is loPrecourt. Bring When: Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. cated at 207 Big snacks and bev Where: 207 Big Level Rd., Level Road, 3½ erage. Also, as a just off Hwy. 108. miles east of Mill Spring, just off matter of public service, the Polk County Mobile Hwy. 108. For information, call Daryl Recycling truck will be at the Pea Ridge Community Center as Hardin at 828-894-8376. – article submitted usual on Thursday, Aug. 9 from by Ann Carswell 6:15 - 7 p.m.

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a meal with someone, you pay them attention, as well as the food on your plate. Not that damn plastic thing. The height of rudeness, my mother would say! And driving: put the phone DOWN. Put your hands on the wheel and DRIVE! Pay attention. Take a hike! If you’d like a nice hike with a local ham, join our own delightful nature lover Chuck Hearon for Saluda Community Land Trust (SCLT) hikes. Aug. 5 and Aug. 19, Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. Meet at Saluda Library parking lot. For information, 828-749-1560 or www.saludaclt.org Meals On Wheels can always use volunteers; inquire with Donna Carson at Saluda Center 828-749-9245 or stop by. Don’t forget to stop by Saluda Community Library

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and buy tickets for a chance to win Bill Jameson’s beautiful donated painting “Fall on the Green River,” which is on display near the circulation desk until the December drawing. All proceeds benefit our library! Saluda Tailgate Market continues at West Main Street public parking lot on Fridays, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fresh local offerings: rain or shine. Happy August Birthday to B.J. Kent, Linda Kaye Haynes, Cindi Miller, Paul Stoney, Jen Pace, Zack Pace, Don Mintz, Caroline Tindal, Nora Ward, Samantha Ward and Reeda Ward. Thank you, dear readers for reading this column: each and every one of you is appreciated and your comments are valued! If you have something of note, feel free to contact me at bbardos@gmail.com; or 828-7491153. You may also visit my website at bonniebardos.com or find me on facebook.

October 19-28, 2012 Number in Household 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

80% of Median (Low Income) $28,450 $32,500 $36,550 $40,600 $43,850 $47,100 $50,350 $53,600

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Charleston families participate in Kindermusik

Two families recently came from Charleston, S.C. to visit relatives and attend the Kindermusik classes at Tryon Fine Arts Center. Mary Prioleau, a Tryon resident, is shown above (right) with Kindermusik instructor Bryant Belin (left), Prioleau’s daughter, Alicia Rainsford (center), and her grandchildren, Benjamin (age 4) and Juliette (age 2), who attended during a recent visit from their home in Charleston. Diane McCall and her husband brought their 4-year-old granddaughter, Ella (shown at right with her father), to Tryon so that she could learn music and art skills and interact with children her own age. Rainsford said that coming so far for Kindermusik was absolutely worth it. She said, “Bryant Belin has a great energy and the kids wake up looking forward to Kindermusik every morning.” Ella, Benjamin and their families said they have become friends and are even planning a play-date when they get home to Charleston. Fall Saturday Kindermusik classes will start on Sept. 8 and will run through November. (article and photos submitted by Alli Halbkat)

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Understanding reverse mortgages Dear Savvy Senior, Where can I get reliable, unbiased information on reverse mortgages? My wife and I are thinking about getting one but want to do some research first. Need Money Dear Need, For seniors that are house rich but cash poor, a reverse mortgage is a viable option, but there’s a lot to know and consider to be sure it’s a good choice for you. Here are some tips and tools to help you research this complex financial product. Let’s start with a quick review. A reverse mortgage is a loan that lets older homeowners convert part of the equity in their home into cash that doesn’t have to be paid back as long as they live there. To be eligible you must be age 62 or older, own your home (or owe only a small balance) and currently be living there. You can receive the cash either as a lump sum, a line of credit, regular monthly checks or a combination of these. And with a reverse mortgage, you, not the bank, own the house, so you’re still responsible for property taxes, insurance and repairs. Currently, 99 percent of all reverse mortgages offered today are Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM), which are backed by the Federal Housing Administration. Repayment is due when you or the last borrower dies, sells

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Friday, August 3, 2012

Nelson to teach figure, portrait drawing workshop Aug. 20-24 Drawing skills critical to many forms of art

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Richard Christian Nelson (Rich Nelson) will teach a fiveday figure and portrait drawing workshop in Tryon Aug. 20-24. The class will take place at the Nelsons’ Skyuka Fine Art gallery from 9-4 each day. According to Nelson, “Good drawing skills are critical to many forms of art, and yet the allure of painting, sculpture or another medium often speeds us past this critical skill before we can get a solid handle on it. by Richard Christian Nelson. (photo submitted by Richard We can then spend a lifetime re- “Christi,” Christian Nelson) gretting our poor drawing skills and not feeling confident of our abilities, or we can confront and ative Studies in Detroit, Mich. begin to master this ability.” in 1988. Rich taught anatomy, Artists will work on the fun- figure drawing and painting at damentals of anatomy, form and CCS part-time after graduating. light to improve skills at draw- He has been working ever since ing the figure as a portrait artand portrait. ist, gallery artist The workWant to go? and instructor. shop is open What: F ive-day figure He and his wife, to all media, a n d p o r t r a i t K i m , o p e n e d but drawing drawing workshop Skyuka Fine Art in graphite (www.SkyukaFand charcoal When: Aug. 20 - 24 ineArt.com) in (on white pa- Where: Skyuka Fine Art 2010 in downper, and on Gallery in Tryon. town Tryon. toned paper You can view with white his work at conte) will be emphasized. richardchristiannelson.com or The artists will concentrate read about his recent awards on drawing from the live model. and notable commissions at Nelson will provide lectures en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richand demos, and there will be ard_Christian_Nelson. Most “Dr. James Owen M.D.,” by Richard Nelson. (photo submitted group “critiques” (mostly just recently, his portrait of “Jack” Christian by Richard Christian Nelson) putting the work along the wall was the winner of a Certificate and having each artist say “how of Excellence in the Portrait So- richnelson.com/workshops, it’s going”). ciety of America’s 2012 Inter- email rich@richnelson.com or Nelson is an accomplished national Portrait Competition. call 828-859-0318. portrait and gallery artist who The class size is limited to - article submitted lives in Tryon. He earned his 12. by Richard Christian BFA from the College of CreFor more information, visit Nelson