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Vol. 85 / No. 143
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
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Glitz, glamour at ‘Distraction’ premiere
If you’re caring for a loved one with dementia, you may want to make a note of an upcoming series of free classes offered by Hospice. The “Dementia Dialogues” will be held on Wednesday mornings, Aug. 19 - Sept. 26 from 9:30 - 11 a.m. at Hospice House in Landrum. Call 828-457-9122 or 828894-7000 for more information.
Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
Today
Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Wednesdays, Fire Department in Green Creek, 7 a.m. - noon. The Meeting Place Senior Center Wednesday activities include Tai Chi, 9 a.m.; Medication assistance; Ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; Wacky Wednesday, senior fitness and Italian Club, 10 a.m.; Bingo and bridge, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. (Continued on page 2)
Downtown Tryon was packed Sunday evening, Aug. 19 for a red-carpet premiere at the Tryon Theatre of “Distraction,” a TV pilot shot in Landrum. Two showings were offered to two groups of invited guests, and the stars and crew of the show were available between showings to sign autographs and talk with the general public outside the theatre. See page 3 for more photos. (photo by Leah Justice)
Polk to pay for Phase I Jervey-Palmer study Tryon concerned about asbestos, lead, oil storage by Leah Justice
Polk County has decided to pay for a phase I study on the Jervey-Palmer building that the county is trying to give to the
Town of Tryon. Commissioners met Monday, Aug. 20 and approved paying for the study, which was tabled earlier this month after concerns were raised that the study would only tell the town what the county already knows about the building. Commissioner vice-chair Renée McDermott, who raised
the concerns, and county manager Ryan Whitson met with Tryon officials to discuss the study. After that meeting, Interim Tryon Town Manager Joey Davis sent a letter to the county that said the town is concerned that asbestos and lead paint exist and (Continued on page 4)
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Saluda Center Wednesday activities, Trash Train, 10 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga 12:30 p.m. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www. saluda.com. Polk County Democratic Party will open 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. Tryon Kiwanis Club meets Wednesdays, noon, Congregational Church, 210 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Female Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 828-894-2340. Male Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 828-894-2340. Polk County Economic & Tourism Development Commission (ETDC) meets on the last Wednesday of each month, 5:30 p.m. at the First Peak Visitor Center conference room, 20 E Mills St., Columbus. The next meeting will be held Aug. 29. For information call 828-894-2895. Alcoholics Anonymous Tryon 12 and 12, Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Tryon Coffeehouse, 90 Trade Street.
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Correction/Clarification The headline for the story on page 10 in the Monday, Aug. 20 Bulletin should have said “Bardos speaks about life and work at Lanier Library Aug. 21”
Thursday
Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m. - noon, old Searcy Mill parking lot, Hwy. 108, Columbus. 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. on Thursday, Aug. 23. Saluda Center Thursday activities: knitting group, 9:30 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga, 5:30 p.m. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www.saluda.com. The Meeting Place Senior Center Thursday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; devotions, 10 a.m.; bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m.; grocery shopping, 1 p.m.; yoga, 6 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. Storytime at 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers includes books, music and fingerplays. Call 828-457-2218. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym. AA open discussion meeting, Happy, Joyous and Free, noon on Thursdays, Columbus United Methodist Church, 76 N. Peak Street, across from Stearns gym. Rotary Club of Tryon meets every Thursday at noon at Tryon Presbyterian Church on Harmon Field Rd.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Local Weather Forecast:
Today
Tomorrow
Moon Phase
Today: Partly cloudy, with 20 percent chance of rain. High 81, low 62. Thursday: Par tly cloudy, with 20 percent chance of rain. High 80, low 61.
Partly cloudy Partly cloudy
Monday’s weather was: High 82, low 63, 0.23 inches of rain.
Obituaries Alma Williams Shields, p. 17 Ralph ‘Roy’ Smalley, p. 15
Tryon farmer’s market, Thursdays, 4 - 6:30 p.m., McCown Street in Tryon. Al-Anon: Foothills Come to Believe, Thursdays, 7 p.m., Polk Wellness Center, 155 W. Mills St., Suite 202, Columbus. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Thursdays 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym. LHS JV Football plays Broome High School at home Thursday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. Mill Spring VFW Post 10349, bingo, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. (year round). 828-894-5098. NAMI support group, Thursdays, 7 - 8 p.m. in the blue room of Tryon Presbyterian Church, located on Harmon Field Road in Tryon. The group, sponsored by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) is for anyone feeling anxious or depressed and those with a diagnosis of a mental illness. All conversations are confidential. No charge. 828817-0382. AA’s Sobriety and Beyond, Thursdays, 8-9 p.m., Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 1024 W. Main St., Forest City. 828-863-1313. Alcoholics Anonymous, Thursdays, 8 p.m., CooperRiis, Mill Spring. 828-859-7099.
chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; Trash Train, 10 a.m.; NA Meeting, 8 p.m. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www.saluda.com. 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. Saluda farmer’s market, Fridays, 4:30 p.m., in downtown Saluda. American Legion Post 250, weekly bingo games, Fridays, 7 p.m., 43 Depot St., Tryon. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Smoke-free. Fusion show of works by members of Tryon Arts and Crafts and Tryon Painters and Sculptors opens Friday, Aug. 24 at Tryon Arts and Crafts School, 373 Harmon Field Road in Tryon. An opening reception will be held Friday, Aug. 24 from 6-8 p.m. Narcotics Anon., Saluda Senior Center, Friday, 8 p.m.
Saluda Center Friday events:
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Landrum farmers market, Saturdays, 7-10 a.m., N. Trade Ave. in Landrum. For more information, call Joe Cunningham,
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‘Distraction’ cast, crew at premiere Below: “Distraction” cinematographer Corey Messer, writer and producer Jeff Prince and executive producer Melanie Jennings, who owns Expressions flower shop in Landrum, at the premiere of TV pilot “Distraction,” which was filmed in Landrum. Right: Brittany Bass (Claire) and Alexander Thomas (Wesley), walk the red carpet at the premiere, held Sunday, Aug. 19 at the Tryon Theatre. (photos by Leah Justice)
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
be done to document the amount, but such testing is outside the (continued from page 1) scope of a phase I study, although also wants to know the location it could be included as part of a and condition of an oil storage phase II study. tank and any leaks that may exist. Concerning the oil storage “We all seem to agree that tank, Ryman said the phase I study our assumptions are the same will identify the location of all that asbestos and lead paint ex- tanks. To determine if any leaks ist inside the structure,” Davis are present, Ryman said phase I said. “The town wishes to know will document any evidence of a the location and condition of release but further inspections can the oil storage tank or any other be included in a phase II study. fuel storage tanks that may exist. Ryman also said until the We are concerned if evidence of phase I study is complete, Alany leaks exists tamont could or how much not give an esfuel may still “The town wishes to timate on how be contained. know the location and much a phase T h e t o w n condition of the oil II study would also wishes to cost, but genknow, to the storage tank or any erally phase II fullest extent other fuel storage tanks costs are bepossible, what tween $5,000 other contami- that may exist. We are and $15,000, nants may have concerned if evidence of depending on been dumped any leaks exists or how what issues are or discharged in found in the and around the much fuel may still be phase I study. property during contained.” “I think we its use as a hos-- Letter from Tryon interim should go ahead pital.” manager Joey Davis to county (with the study) During the to get this back county’s Aug. to someone 6 meeting, commissioners tabled who can use it,” said commispaying for the study after McDer- sioner Tom Pack. “If we keep (the mott said normally the buying building) we’ll have to do a phase agent, in this case Tryon, pays I (study).” for such studies. She also said the Pack also said the phase I county manager and/or mainte- study will determine whether any nance department already know issues need to be addressed and the questions to be answered on commissioners can decide later on doing a phase II study. the study. McDermott said she agrees The county’s quote for the study from Altamont Engineering with Pack that if Altamont says the county needs to go ahead with is $2,400. Commissioners have said the a phase I study the county should Jervey-Palmer building needs to go forward while Altamont has get back on the tax rolls, with given the county pricing. After vacating the building some saying the cost for a study is minimal in order for the county last year, Polk County offered to to dispose of the property. Com- give the Jervey-Palmer building missioners unanimously agreed to Tryon, which is located on Monday to pay for the study Carolina Drive in Tryon town after reviewing a response from limits. The building was most Altamont regarding how a phase recently used as the county deI study will answer Tryon’s ques- partment of social services (DSS) building, as well as other tions. Stuart Ryman of Altamont said county offices since the 1970s. considering the age of the struc- The building originally housed ture it is likely asbestos and lead- St. Luke’s Hospital. The propbased paint exist in the building. erty includes 4.92 acres and the Ryman said materials testing can 17,777-square-foot building.
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Exhibits & Events
Bravo Marketplace, 285 N. Trade St. Collection includes works by Linda Hudgins, Jim Shackleford and Mara and Ford Smith. Gallery open Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Ferullo Fine Art Studio, 140 Pacolet St., Tryon. Currently conducting an ongoing class in expressive watercolor, the nontraditional approach, each Thursday from 2 - 4 p.m., with open studio from 4 – 5 p.m.
Kathleen’s Gallery, 66 E. Main St., Saluda. Gallery hours are Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information, call 828-859-8316.
Mill Spring Agricultural Center, 156 SChool Road, Mill Spring. Showing the works of local photographer Jean-Jacques Benoist, a display of high dynamic range photography featuring images of ag center interiors just as renovations were under way. Gallery hours are Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
New Harmonies Exhibit/event series, Thursday, Aug. 23, 7 p.m. Landrum Library, On Thursday, Aug. 23, The Trophy Husbands will perform an outdoor concert at the Landrum Library at 7 p.m. The group plays an eclectic repertoire embracing Americana and folk/rock. The members are from the Tryon area: Doug Dacey, vocals and guitar; Stan Halbkat, vocals and upright bass; Andy Costine, vocals and guitar, and Lee Holroyd, drums. On Saturday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m., the New Harmonies Street Dance will be held on Trade Ave. in Landrum, featuring Bruce Greene, preservationist and nationally recognized oldtime fiddler, along with musicians Doug Rostick, Don Pedi and Robert Burns. Skyuka Fine Art, 133 N. Trade St., Tryon. Showing “For the Love of Tryon.” Show runs through mid-September.
Thompson Garden Gallery and Outdoor Living, 83 Palmer St., Tryon. Showcasing local artists and craftsmen. Gallery and showroom hourse 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Saturday. For more information, call 571-216-6093.
Tryon Arts & Crafts School, 373 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon. Fusion show featuring works from members of Tryon Arts and Crafts School and Tryon Painters and Sculptors Aug. 24 - Oct. 6. Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon. 2012-2013 season announced Aug. 21. Fall Kindermusik begins Sept. 8.
Tryon Painters & Sculptors, 26 Maple St., Tryon. New classes offered in introduction to drawing, sculpture, oil painting and figure drawing. Contact Christine Mariotti at cmariotti@windstream.net or 828-859-8392. Tryon Painters with join Tryon Arts & Crafts for a show Aug. 24 – Oct. 5; reception on Aug. 24, 6-8 p.m. at Tryon Arts & Crafts Gallery, 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon.
Upstairs Artspace, 49 South Trade St., Tryon.”Revolver” and “Marked Up,” Open through Aug. 25. “Revolver” showcases work by the painter Daniel Nevins and wood/mixed media artists Dustin Farnsworth and Daniel Marinelli. “Marked Up” introduces Nava Lubelski in a solo exhibit of textile art. Gallery hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact: 828-859-2828.
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Live Music Wed. Aug. 22 Copper Mill Open mic,
Thurs. Aug. 23
Copper Mill Live entertainment Purple Onion Scoot Pittman Zenzera Jim Peterman Quartet
Fri. Aug. 24
Copper Mill Live entertainment Purple Onion Fred Whiskin Stone Soup Live entertainment, 7:30 p.m. Zenzera Project X
Sat. Aug. 25
Copper Mill Live entertainment Hare & Hound Live music w/ Daryl Rice
Movies
Party Place & Event Center Crimson Rose Purple Onion Gigi Dover and the Big Love Zenzera Special Edition
Sun. Aug. 26
Larkin’s in Columbus Fred Whiskin, 11:30 a.m. Stone Soup Live entertainment, 11 a.m.
Tues. Aug. 27 Melrose Inn Folk music of Brown Anderson Zenzera Open mic night
Fri. Aug. 30
Purple Onion Vendetta Creme
Sat. Aug. 31 Purple Onion Fred Whiskin
Tryon Theatre, 45 S. Trade St., Tryon. Aug. 22 - 26, Amazing Spiderman Aug. 27 - 28, Get Better Aug. 29 - Sept. 2, Ice Age: Continental Drift
Music Venues
Copper Mill - Hwy. 108 E. Columbus, 828-894-2440 El Chile Rojo - 209 E. Rutherford St., Landrum, 864-457-5977 Larkin’s - 155 W. Mills St., Columbus, 828-894-8800. Mama Loca’s, Saluda - 1346 Ozone Dr., Saluda, 828-749-1130 Melrose Inn - 55 Melrose Ave., Tryon, 828-859-0234. Purple Onion - 16 Main St., Saluda, 828-749-1179. Party Place & Event Center - Friendship Rd., Saluda, 828-749-3676. Tryon Fine Arts Center - 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon, 828-859-8322. Wine Cellar - 229 Greenville St., Saluda, 828-749-9698. Zenzera - 208 E. Rutherford St., Landrum, 864-457-4554.
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Landrum shines in ‘Distraction’ premiere
You’ve got to be kidding!
Many area residents have been patiently waiting to see how the TV pilot “Distraction,” filmed in Landrum, was going to portray our beloved small town. Hundreds got the chance Sunday night, Aug. 19 to see the first episode, which not only piqued viewers’ interest in the story, but made Landrum shine as the friendly small town that it is. Red carpet rolled out at the Tryon Theatre before the premiere to welcome the cast and crew for “Distraction.” The two showings during the evening were enjoyed by an audience of hundreds of invited guests, many of whom were area residents. Not only could the audience pick out local actors and extras in the pilot, but the shots of downtown and our classic mountain views made the show feel like home. The presence of Landrum police cars, a Rescue 11 ambulance and shots of downtown businesses in “Distraction” were another sign that the show’s directors and town officials worked together to make the pilot happen. If picked up by a network, “Distraction” will be beneficial not only to Landrum, but to the surrounding area as well. Actors and crew members will have to live in the area to shoot the series and others from all over the country could be drawn to visit once Landrum’s quaint character is discovered by the masses. Kudos to “Distraction” producers, the City of Landrum and especially local executive producer Melanie Jennings. Writer and producer Jeff Prince said the filming would not have been possible without all her work. Congratulations to all involved on a successful premiere and best wishes for the future success of “Distraction” in Landrum. – Editorial staff, Tryon Daily Bulletin
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tory of that region and the Israeli government’s continuing brutality against Palestininians whose homes and farms Israel continues To the editor: to plow under. Romney’s remarks abroad Apparently Romney’s advisers were totally unacceptable. He im- are woefully uninformed as well. mediately insulted the But I’ll tell you, white British by saying Lonsupremacy will not Letters don was not ready to wash in America tohost the Olympics. His to the day or anywhere else in the world. That dark racial slur of Obama Editor side of history is over! further insulted EngP.S. Fox News is a Rupert land’s vastly multi-ethnic citizenship when he said Obama “does Murdock right-wing bigoted opnot understand our Anglo-Saxon eration. In England, his outfit has been exposed. Some of his minions heritage.” Further, his pronouncement that might go to jail. – Maryneal Jones, Israelis are superior to Palestinians Columbus shows his ignorance of the his-
To the editor: We the people need to take a look at how we’re supporting government spending. Is it not our taxes that are paying salaries, etc.? We need to draw a simple comparison between our own lives and budgets and those of the government our money is supporting. If we spent our time trying to convince our employers how good we are, we would be quickly fired, for our employers judge us by our output, not our talk. And we definitely would no longer have a job if we ran around the country trying to convince others how good we are, expecting our employer to foot the bill. Who is paying for all the Secret Service men – the planes, hotels, food, etc.? I don’t choose my employees by what they say but by the results of what they do – and on the recommendation of trusted friends. We have incredible means of communication today – this isn’t the 1800s. If we didn’t support all this traveling all over the country and simply turned our TVs on,
we would save ourselves tons of money. We need to step up to the plate and start cutting expenses of a government that is out of control. How long is your business going to last if you are borrowing for day-to-day expenses? Borrowing to pay the interest on your loans? And you and I can’t take from our fellow citizens to meet those obligations. If we could, we could afford to pay more taxes also. This is not about party lines – this is about a system that has jumped the track, and we the people are supporting it. We are the employers – what are we going to do about it? For starters, if no one went to these political gatherings, that would send a clear message that even if government can’t control their spending, we the people know how to live within our means and control how our taxes are spent. As employers, what else can we do? This is our responsibility. If you keep paying for my extravagant spending, why should I change? – Beverly Stalter, Columbus
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All slopes at risk for landslides To the editor: In his letter of Aug. 14, Mr. Bill Ennis bemoaned the requirements of “slope of 25 percent or greater” as “overkill.” His reasoning being that “government is expensive.” Well, cleaning up after an environmental man-helped disaster is ever more so! Ask the people in Maggie Valley, N.C.; they know. Unfortunately, all slopes in North Carolina are at risk of
Columbus needs to get rid of table To the editor: Columbus Town Council needs to get rid of their big table. If the Columbus Town Council didn’t have a table they might get some business ac-
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landslides, and that includes take action? Polk County. Let’s not precipiEnnis also said, “In most tate them by carelessness. situations people are responMr. Ennis states, “There sible and do the right thing.” Like you, Mr. Enhas never been nis, I do think peoproperty damage… Letters ple are basically due to slope failure to the decent. However, in Polk County.” Editor “it takes one rotten Really? How about apple to ruin the those properties under Chocolate Drop? And barrel.” Besides, all homes are only land clearing caused that not built by the future resiproblem. He also states: “…[There dents who want good sound has] never been… personal homes. Permits have been injury or loss of life….” You given without close regard mean to tell us those are the to existing restrictions and requirements needed before we the building process not ad-
equately checked. Just come to my street to see two such examples. So, no. Let’s not wait. Let’s be proactive. It is easier and yes, much, much cheaper, regardless of what you think, to take measures to protect our slopes than to try to “repair” them once destroyed. Sadly, till all men act with conscience, integrity, and honesty, we shall need the government, police and judges for our safety, and rules on development to protect our beautiful Polk County. – Marie King, Tryon
include parking on the east end of town, the new Republican Party building fence and their “private parking lot” that prohibits anyone from parking there unless on party business or at a party function and that bars access to the back of businesses along Mills Street and the new two-hour parking ordi-
nance that is not being enforced. The town merchants that pay a lot of taxes have asked for action and resolution on these matters but are being ignored. When is the Columbus Town Council going to stop tabling everything and take care of some business? – Elton Cochran, Columbus
complished. Why? Because it seems every issue they discuss gets tabled. It’s almost as if they are afraid to make a decision, and after so many months they clear off the table to make room for more stuff and nothing gets decided. Some forgotten tabled items
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The TDDA also provided initial monetary support to the establishment of a paid Town of Tryon position of economic development director. Unfortunately, under this position the lines began to become I was reminded at a down- blurry between the role and retown event the other night that sponsibilities of the TDDA and just a few years ago, Saluda other entities such as the Town was struggling with downtown of Tryon and The Nina Simone vitality and Tryon was bustling. I Foundation. The TDDA had remember the same was the deal graciously supported The Nina Simone Project but at no time at one time with Landrum. Many are the forces and influ- was responsible for decisions ences that merge to positively made, or monies spent or not or negatively affect the vitality spent. To be placed on the hook of a town or village. Influencing for the unpaid sculptor fees is a shameful injustice. factors come from Misconceptions within the communi- Letters abound as to what ty and from far away. to the the TDDA is and The economic crash Editor has been responsible of 2008 and resulting for, but one thing great recession are still dragging on the progress of remains constant. The TDDA is the entire country, let alone our the group that has been putting the most effort into this town for little town. Through the ups and downs at least the last 14 years or so. Now there is an excitement of the past decade and a half, the and energy of a new group of volunteers of the Tryon Downtown Development Association folks who wish to improve the (TDDA) have been working vitality of the town. I, for one, diligently to improve the vital- am thrilled and pleased to see ity of the town. Yet I have found the concern of citizens manifest that many in our community are itself in action. I hope this revival confused and misinformed about of interest and new energy can the organization, and have even be channeled for positive comimplied that the TDDA is part of mon good. However, I am very conthe problem. That is a bunch of baloney. cerned that many volunteer hours If anything, the TDDA should and effort will be spent reinventbe praised, not maligned, for the ing the wheel, so to speak, and thousands of volunteer hours and that would be a terrible waste of the many thousands of dollars such a valuable gift. There are spent, which have resulted in already files full of ideas and Streetscape design documents, supporting data for economic economic studies, removal of development, promotions and overhead utility lines with new beautification. Why not merge downtown street lights, various the efforts? beautification efforts, downtown This village cannot support merchant strolls, and the ever- two or more organizations workpopular April Fool’s Festival. ing toward the same goals. I am The TDDA gave full organi- not currently on the board of zational support and became the directors of TDDA but I have not volunteer force behind the North seen any indication that they plan Carolina Small Town Main to dissolve the 501(c)3. Street Program. The TDDA has It seems prudent that newgiven volunteer and monetary comers and old hats alike work support to many other organiza- together to tackle the issues factions and events such as Summer ing the town, and not throw the Tracks, and the Nina Simone baby out with the bath water. Project. – Mark Byington, Tryon
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Street dance, Trophy Husbands featured in New Harmonies series Free concerts continue in Landrum as part of the New Harmonies American roots music celebration, with a focus on folk/rock, gospel and Southern Appalachia. On Thursday, Aug. 23, The Trophy Husbands will perform an outdoor concert at the Landrum Library at 7 p.m. The group plays an eclectic repertoire embracing Americana and folk/ rock. The members are from the Tryon area: Doug Dacey, vocals and guitar; Stan Halbkat, vocals and upright bass; Andy Costine, vocals and guitar, and Lee Holroyd, drums. On Saturday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m., the New Harmonies Street Dance will be held on Trade Ave. in Landrum. The event, sponsored by the City of Landrum and the Landrum Area Business Association, will feature Bruce Greene, preservationist and nationally recognized old-time
fiddler, along with musicians Doug Rostick, Don Pedi and Robert Burns. An interactive exhibit that continues through Sept. 15 at the Landrum Library focuses on distinct cultural influences on music, including county Western, zydeco, bluegrass and protest songs, to name a few. “New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music” is a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institute, The Humanities CouncilSC and the Spartanburg County Public Libraries. The Landrum Library is sponsoring the free concerts and lecture with a grant, and partnerships with local individuals, families, foundations and organizations. For a complete schedule, visit www.infodepot.org. Week four of the series will feature Dr. Warren Carson, who will present a short history of gospel music with a small choir
The Trophy Husbands will perform Thursday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. in a free outdoor concert at the Landrum Library. (photo by Barbara Tilly)
demonstration on Sunday, Aug. 26 at Landrum United Methodist Church. Then, on Thursday, Aug. 30, Gaye and Phil Johnson will perform music in the traditions
of southern Appalachia on guitar, mandolin and dobro in an outdoor concert at the library at 7 p.m. – article submitted by Ellen Henderson
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Fork Creek Baptist Church in Saluda celebrates 121 years Fork Creek Baptist Church in Saluda will celebrate 121 years of serving God this Sunday, Aug. 26, during its annual homecoming services. The celebration will begin with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and a worship service at 10:45 a.m. with guest preacher Bobby Pierce. The service will be followed by an afternoon homecoming meal and a gospel sing featuring the Bluegrass gospel group Soldiers for the Cross at 2 p.m. Pastor James Parker and the congregation invite everyone in the community to attend. For more information, call 828-749-3347. – article submitted by James Metcalf Right: Young women pose at Fork Creek Baptist Church in an old photograph. (photo submitted)
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Obituaries
Ralph ‘Roy’ Smalley
Ralph LeRoy “Roy” Smalley, 80, of Sandy Springs, N.C. passed away Monday, Aug. 20, 2012 in Hospice House of Forest City, N.C. Born in Polk County, he was the son of the late Don and Violet Splawn Smalley. He was a truck driver for Burlington Industries for approximately 45 years, retiring in 2001. Mr. Smalley was a member of the New Prospect Masonic Lodge #143. He was a member of Sandy Springs Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Marie Eula Webb Smalley; one son, James Smalley of Chesnee, S.C.; two brothers, Albert Smalley (Thula) of Chesnee, S.C. and Rev. Roland Smalley (Sarah) of Duncan, S.C.; four sisters, Irene Hawkins (Eugene), Rose Hudson (Wilburn) and Pauline McCarn (Von), all of Chesnee, S.C. and Annie Lou Mason (Wesley) of Inman, S.C.; special niece and nephews, Jacie, Jonathan and Jeffrey Slatery. He was preceded in death by five brothers: Don Jr., Climeth, Roger, Clyde Frank and Paul. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23 in the Sandy Springs Baptist Church, with Rev. Phil Bailey officiating. Burial will be in Melvin Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Green Creek, with Masonic rites by the New Prospect Masonic Lodge #143. The family will receive friends Thursday prior to the service from 1 - 1:45 p.m. in the Sandy Springs Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, N.C. 28043. An online guest register is available at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com. McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Cardinals lose to Blue Ridge in jamboree 31-7
Landrum Cardinals quarterback Aaron Bryant (no. 13) passes the ball during a jamboree held Friday, Aug. 17 at Blue Ridge. The Cardinals could not overcome the Blue Ridge Tigers, which won the two-quarter scrimmage 31-7. Landrum’s Sam Parson’s scored Landrum’s only touchdown. The Cardinals play again this Friday, Aug. 24 at Broome High School. (photo by Leah Justice)
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Alma Williams Shields
Alma Williams Shields, 91, of Tryon, passed away on Aug. 20, 2012 at White Oak Manor in Tryon. Born in Landrum, she was the daughter of John Marcus and Willie Few Williams. She was predeceased by her husband, Homer A. Shields, and four brothers, Malcom, Homer, Earl and Ralph Williams, and two sisters, Florence Williams and Eva Dover. She is survived by two sons, Don Pack (Elaine) of Taylors, S.C. and Doug Pack (Wanda) of Spartanburg, S.C.; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Friday, Aug. 24 from 10-11 a.m. at Petty Funeral Home in Landrum. Graveside services will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Polk Memorial Gardens in Columbus. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 130 Forest Glen Drive, Columbus, N.C. 28722. Condolences may be left at www.pettyfuneralhome.com. Petty Funeral Home & Crematory, Landrum.
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864-457-6585. Columbus farmer’s market, Saturdays, 8 a.m. - noon at Courthouse Square in downtown Columbus. LHS JV Volleyball plays at Hillcrest High School in a Tournament Aug 25 at 8 a.m Green Creek Community Center, Zumba class, Saturdays, 9 a.m. 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 Len-
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Spade Ace. However, if East takes the first trick with the King, declarer will get 2 Diamond discards on the Ace and Queen of Spades and be home free. Dream on! East will most assuredly switch to Diamonds to net 2 tricks and declarer will go down since the opponents are also entitled to a trump trick. Therefore it became obvious to declarer that he must win the opening in dummy and come up with a plan to hold his Diamond losers to no more than 2. If he tries to draw trumps he will not be able to avoid a 3rd Diamond loser since the opponents on winning their trump trick will cash another Diamond. The solution to his dilemma is easily found if he handles the trump suit correctly. All he has to do is win the opening lead in dummy and play a trump, ducking in both hands. In other words, he lets the opponent get their trump trick early while keeping a small trump in dummy to protect against no more than 2 Diamond losers.This tactic leaves the opponents helpless. After winning whatever the opponents lead after they take their 2 Diamonds, declarer can draw trumps and then discard his last diamond on dummy’s Club suit. Sometimes the solution to what appears to be a difficult problem is no more than playing to keep control of the situation.
nie’s Fund and the Humane Society, Saturdays from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. There is no fee for the class and all materials will be provided. Classes are held at the Holy Cross Episcopal Church on Melrose Ave. in Tryon. Call 828899-0673 for more information. House of Flags Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Columbus. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. American Legion Aux. will hold a spaghetti supper at the American Legion Hall in Tryon, Sat. Aug. 25 starting at 5 p.m. Eat in or take out.
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Patrick McHenry (R - NC, 10th district) visited Tryon Estates last week. Residents said they talked about the inaccuracies of the recent Medicare and Social Security debate. McHenry said the Ryan budget changes Medicare only for the younger generation, not those currently receiving benefits or over the age of 55. Residents said they enjoyed meeting with the congressman. (photo submitted by Madeline Keeter)