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Humane Society’s Winston graduates as service dog with K9s for Warriors A public hearing on the Polk County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) will be held tonight (Monday, Sept. 17) at 7 p.m. at the Polk County High School auditorium. Residents who have questions for commissioners are asked to submit them in writing either at the start of the meeting or during business hours on Monday to planning@polknc. org.
Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
Today
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. 828-749-9245. For more activities, email saludacenter@ hotmail.com or visit www. saluda.com. (Continued on page 2)
Winston, a Foothills Humane Society (FHS) Labrador retriever, recently came in as a stray and qualified to be trained as a service dog with K9s for Warriors, an Assistance Dogs International (ADI) candidate organization in Florida (see the story in the Aug. 8 Bulletin). FHS officials said they planned to write several additional stories, following Winston through his training and eventually his graduation and being a full-fledged service dog for a military member or a veteran. However, Winston was (Continued on page 4)
Right: Winston with John, the veteran he was matched with in the K9s for Warriors program. (photo submitted by Sev Bennett)
Polk to sponsor new Green River Games by Leah Justice
The majority of Polk County commissioners agreed to spend $10,000 of occupancy tax money to sponsor a new event called the Green River Games. Event organizer John Grace of AMONGSTiT gave a presentation about the event to commis-
sioners Monday, Sept. 10 at the Polk County Middle School. Commissioner chair Ray Gasperson, vice-chair Renée McDermott and commissioner Cindy Walker approved sponsoring the games and commissioner Tom Pack voted against the sponsorship. Commissioner Ted Owens
was absent. The county’s economic and tourism development commission (ETDC) supports the county’s sponsorship and has agreed to add an additional $3,500 from its budget for a total of $13,500
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The Meeting Place Senior Center, sing-along, 10 a.m.; senior fitness, 11 a.m.; bingo or bead class 12:30 p.m. 828-8940001. Christian Fellowship Luncheon, TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mondays except holidays, noon - 1 p.m.; food, fellowship and discussion of relevant issues; interdenominational. 828-859-5051. Chess Club, Mondays, 12:30 p.m., recreation room, LaurelHurst Apartments, Columbus. Open to anyone in community. 828-894-3336. Saluda Center Monday activities include line dancing at 12:30 p.m. For more information visit www.Saluda.com. LHS Varsity Tennis plays at Greer High School Sept. 17 at 4:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 5:30 p.m., Tryon United Methodist Church, New Market Road in Tryon. Male Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Mondays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 828-894-2340. Landrum Library, free yoga classes. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Limited to first 30 people. Thermal Belt Stamp Club meets first and third Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Tryon Federal Bank in Columbus. Alcoholics Anonymous,
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Correction/Clarification In an advertisement on page 5 of the Wednesday, Sept. 12 Bulletin, paid for by the Tryon Downtown Development Association, the wrong date was given for an upcoming TDDA event. The inaugural Tryon Beer Fest will be held Nov. 10.
Mondays, 8 p.m., Columbus Presbyterian Church.
Tuesday
Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Tuesdays, Ozone Drive and Hwy. 176, Saluda. The Meeting Place Senior Center, beginner/intermediate pilates, 8:30 a.m.; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; devotions and art class, 10 a.m.; Let’s move...Let’s move dance, 10:30 a.m.; bingo, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. House of Flags Museum, open Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Columbus. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. LIFECare of Polk County/ Adult Day Health Care provides services Monday - Friday. Pet therapy every Tuesday is an opportunity for participants to interact with a trained pet therapy dog in a safe and meaningful environment. Call 828-894-2007 for more info. Polk County Public Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a preschool storytime, “Our Hispanic Friends and Neighbors” on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 10:30 a.m. Stories in Spanish and English, Latino foods, music and crafts. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym. Cracker Barrel, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, conference room, Congregational Church. Potluck dinner with Patsy Keever, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 5-6:30 p.m. at the Meeting Place Senior Center off Skyuka Road
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in Columbus. The Democratic candidate for the U.S. House will speak about Medicare, education and the economy. Everyone welcome. 828-894-3219. LHS JV Volleyball plays Pendleton High School at home on Sept 18 at 5:30 p.m. Women to Women support group, first and third Tuesdays of each month, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Steps to HOPE, 60 Ward Street, Columbus. 828-894-2340. Al-Anon Family Group meets Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Saluda Senior Center, 64 Greenville Street, Saluda, one half block off Main Street (U.S. Hwy. 176 S.), 828-749-2251 (Saluda) or 1-800286-1326. LHS Varsity Volleyball plays Pendleton High School at home on Sept 18 at 7 p.m. Pianist Falko Steinbach will perform in the Blue Ridge Community College Concert Series, Tuesday, Sept. 18, Thomas Auditorium. The program will include works by Mozart,Schumann, and Chopin. Thomas Auditorium is located in the Sink Building on BRCC’s Henderson County campus. For more information, contact Martha Howell at 828694-1743.
Wednesday
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. 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. Tryon Kiwanis Club meets Wednesdays, noon, Congregational Church, 210 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Foothills Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Landrum Library. On Wednesday, Sept. 19, the guest speaker will be Steve Cobb, pharmacist-owner of Owen’s Pharmacy. He will speak on “The Medications of Parkinson’s.” Call 864-457-4419 for more information. All are welcome; no charge. Female Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 828-894-2340. Male Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 828-894-2340. Alcoholics Anonymous Tryon 12 and 12, Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Tryon Coffeehouse, 90 Trade Street.
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, on Thursday, Sept. 20, from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Saluda Center Thursday activities: knitting group, 9:30 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga, 5:30 p.m. For more activities, email salu(Continued on page 15)
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Carrie Knox joins FENCE as new executive director The Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE) of Tryon recently announced that Carrie F. Knox has joined the organization as executive director. This position is responsible for building FENCE’s visibility with equestrian and nature audiences, and will seek to grow the non-profit’s programs. Knox will start Oct. 1 and joins a team of staff and volunteers dedicated to the mission of FENCE. Knox, who has recently relocated from central Texas to western North Carolina, has an extensive background in non-profit conservation management with Pines and Prairies Land Trust (PPLT) in the Austin, Texas area. Under her leadership, PPLT protected more than 2,000 acres of prime farmland, endangered species habitat and other special places the community loves. Additionally, Knox is a lifelong equestrian. ”I feel like I have trained all my life for this wonderful opportunity
with FENCE,” Knox said. “I can apply all my skills to my work at FENCE and I am thrilled to be in such a cooperative and supportive community.” “Mrs. Knox brings a lifetime of equine experience from 4-H to Horsemasters (adult Pony Club), a strong background in nature education and extensive land conservation experience to this position,” said John Boyle, president of the board of FENCE. “We are delighted to welcome Mrs. Knox to FENCE and look forward to working together.” FENCE is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing facilities and focus for education, recreation and preservation in nature studies and equestrian activities with the aim of enhancing these endeavors to enrich the quality of life for the community. For more information about FENCE, visit www.fence.org or call at 828-859-9021. – article submitted by Tracie Hanson
Carrie F. Knox, the new executive director of FENCE. (photo submitted by Tracie Hanson.
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• Winston
hours every day in situations they will encounter once they go home, such as going to the accepted into the K9s program VA hospital, going to court for in record time, and he gradumedical evaluation boards and ated in record time, too, so this going to the grocery store. article is actually the concluEach dog wears a service dog sion of the expected series on vest, which can also hold water Winston. for both human and dog, a colWinston’s story began with lapsible water bowl, a leash and the help of Ambrose Mills, a other essential supplies. veteran who served 27 years in But it’s not all work and the U.S. Army and Reserves, no play. When the vests come and who is a member of Amerioff, the dogs go out of “work can Legion Post 250 in Polk mode” and again get to be like County. Ambrose and his wife, any other dog, playing fetch, Jeanne, drove Winston to Florswimming or enjoying a roll ida. and snort in the grass. Winston will be helping According to the K9s proJohn, a veteran of both Opgram, the sereration Iraqi vices these anFreedom (OIF) imals provide and Operation “This was a case are essential to Enduring Free- where the dog chose the helping certain dom (OEF), warrior.” veterans return with multiple -- Brett Simon to as normal Purple Hearts a life as posand Bronze sible. One of Stars, and a member of Special the symptoms of John’s PTSD Operations with 15 years in the is that he has trouble feeling U.S. Marine Corps. John has safe and gets up several times post-traumatic stress disorder during the night to check all (PTSD) and a traumatic brain of the doors and windows to injury (TBI). be sure all is secure. One of Winston and John graduated the things Winston will do for from K9s for Warriors on Aug. John is help him to get a good 23 with a 100 percent grade on night’s sleep by sleeping in their final test. When members the doorway of his bedroom. of the FHS Service Animal Knowing Winston is on guard, Project attended the graduation, John will rest easier, program held at American Legion Post officials said. 233 in Florida, they said they John also loses conscioushardly recognized Winston, ness on occasion, a symptom who had gone from a typical, afof his TBI. Winston will also fectionate, fun-loving labrador be there to provide assistance puppy, to a stately, proud and when such circumstances arise. dedicated companion. With Winston by his side, John Once a dog has gone through plans to finish getting his masinitial training at K9s and is ter’s degree. deemed “ready” for the final K9s for Warriors said it stage, their human partners armakes every effort to make rive for the final three weeks of good matches between dogs training together. The dogs and and warriors, as it is critical their warriors are together 24 that the bond between the two hours a day, seven days a week is there, because the dog truly for the final training, living and is an extension of the warrior. sleeping together in the house The program is flexible enough on the K9s for Warriors property. They train for numerous (Continued on page 6) (continued from page 1)
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• Green River
River Games include a 5k run in the gorge, trail running, a kayak (continued from page 1) slalom, road and mountain bikfrom the county. ing and stand-up paddling. Grace, of Asheville, orga“Polk County has an area nizes the Green Race, which that can combine all those,” takes place in the Green River Grace said. “Along with putting Narrows for kayakers every this event on, you put Polk on November. He said there are the map as an outdoor destinafew places in the world with the tion.” Green River’s kind of access. Grace said people frequent“It’s truly a ly come from special area,” “Along with putting this other areas, Grace said, and as Atevent on, you put Polk on such added that not lanta, Hendera lot of people the map as an outdoor sonville, N.C. outside kayak- destination.” and Asheville, ing know about -- John Grace N.C., for outthe Green Rivdoor recreer, “And I’d like them to know ation. He said, “The bottom about it.” line is, there’s a better location The Green River Games is here.” planned to be a three-day event Citizen comments included beginning on Sept. 28, 2013. two from Saluda residents who The Green River Narrows race expressed concern over parkwill occur this year on Saturday, ing and the county’s potential Nov. 3. liability for sponsoring such Events planned for the Green an event.
Stewart Reid said all the people for the Green River Narrows Race are compacted to a very narrow area and are taking their lives in their own hands. He also said he feels as though if the county sponsors the event, for liability purposes, the county will have to cut down trees and install handrails and walkways. He also said the economic impact to Saluda will be “negligible if any at all.” Gary Reid discussed the dangers of multiple cars traveling on narrow roads in Saluda during events. “I know these guys come in there and have fun and enjoy what they’re doing,” Gary Reid said. “They don’t mean to do it but they put us out greatly. When you go to church you have to watch out not to get run over.” Gary Reid also said he doesn’t think this is something the county needs to be paying for and the event needs to pay law enforcement officers to handle traffic. Grace said police costs are included in his budget and he also has a parking plan that includes shuttling visitors to the gorge. He also said visitors to
• Winston
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to allow for change, as it did in John’s (and Winston’s) case. John was originally matched with another dog, which had to drop out of the program (K9s finds homes for any dogs that drop out). It was originally planned t h a t Wi n s t o n w o u l d b e matched with another warrior and would graduate at the end of September, but K9s said there was an undeniable bond between John and Winston, and Winston was always looking for him.
“I know [these kayakers] come in there and have fun and enjoy what they’re doing. They don’t mean to do it but they put us out greatly. When you go to church you have to watch out not to get run over.” -- Gary Reid
the event will be directed to stay at Polk County’s bed and breakfasts and to Polk businesses. The award ceremony will also occur in Saluda, and the runs will end in Saluda, he said. Grace also said the video and all marketing for the games will include Polk County’s brand. ETDC’s Craig Hilton said the commission has researched the games and thinks the event is an opportunity to utilize the natural resources Polk County has. Hilton said the games would provide an immediate impact on the county through lodging and recognition of Polk’s resources. “I don’t see a downside to this,” Hilton said. “This was a case where the dog chose the warrior,” said K9s Director of Canine Operations Brett Simon. For more information: • Find out how you can help the Service Animal Project with their next canine candidate: serviceanimalproject@windstream.net. • Learn more about K9s for Warriors: www.K9sforwarriors.org • Adopt a new pet at Foothills Humane Society: http:// www.foothillshumanesociety. org; 989 Little Mountain Road, Columbus, 828-863-4444. - article submitted by Sev Bennett
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Hendricks introduces energy drink for endurance athletes Dr. Jeffrey P. Hendricks of Biogenesis Medical Center in Landrum recently introduced an energy drink designed for triathletes and other endurance athetes. Hendricks, himself a triathlete, said he created the energy drink because he could not find suitable, nutritious beverages for serious athletes. “Other drinks had bad taste and harmful ingredients. Those with good ingredients did not accomplish any goal completely, whether it was immune function, energy, endurance, focus, cognitive function or memory,” Hendricks said. According to Hendricks, his new energy drink, called Rize, contains only all-natural ingredients, no high fructose corn syrup, no artificial colors or flavors, no gluten or casein, no fat, no MSG, no aspartame, saccharin or artificial sweeten-
ers. Rize uses Trehalose, which Hendricks described as a wonder-sugar that releases twice the energy of normal glucose, with no crash because it has virtually no effect on the insulin level. The drink also includes green tea, a potent antioxidant and anticarcinogen, Hendricks said. “Because the Rize formulation maximizes the body/mind function and connection, it is extremely well-suited for athletes that compete in sports where reaction times, focus and concentration is critical: martial arts, boxing, baseball, football, basketball, triathlons, cycling, running and automobile racing,” Hendricks said. For more information, visit rizeenergy.com, biogenesismedicalcenter.com, find Rize on Facebook or contact Biogenesis at 864-457-4141.
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Two flavors of Rize, a new energy drink created by Dr. Jeffrey P. Hendricks of Biogenesis Medical Center in Landrum. (photo by Barbara Tilly)
Open house tour set for Sept. 27 in downtown Tryon At a brainstorming session at the Tryon depot in late July, the idea bubbled up of hosting a commercial open house in Tryon’s Central Business District, showcasing spaces for rent or sale. The vision was to promote the opportunities for growth in downtown Tryon and advertise to the surrounding area what Tryon has to offer businesses
locating here. A group of volunteers stepped forward and offered their time, free of charge, to organize this event. Local business people with empty storefronts were contacted and the idea received endorsement. The committee decided to hold the open house tour on Thursday, Sept. 27 from 4-7 p.m.
The commercial open house committee is currently finalizing Want to go? ection verY HurSdaY plans for theportS event. Property What: Open house for owners who are interested in par available Tryon ticipating should contact Happy commercial McLeod at happy@NewViewRe properties altyLLC.com or 828-283-1177. When: Thursday, Sept. 27 The names of prospective buy 4-7 p.m. ers/tenants identified during the event will be given to the owners. Where: Downtown Tryon - article submitted
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‘Cinderella,’ ‘Kindergarten’ style at TLT Mimi Alexander (left), Kelly To m b e r l i n - A r c h e r, D e a n Campbell and Sandi Bright (behind Campbell) rehearse the “Cinderella” scene from Tryon Little Theater’s upcoming production of “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.” The production plays at the Tryon Little Theater Workshop Sept. 20-23 and Sept. 27-30. Call 828-8592466 for ticket information. (photo by Wally Hughes)
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Where We Work An in-depth look at an area business
person featured: Rev. Dean Elliott, spiritual services manager for hospice patients and their families business: Hospice of the Carolina Foothills phone number: 828-894-7000, 864-457-9122 Address: 130 Forest Glen Drive, Columbus, N.C. 28722 and 260 Fairwinds Road, Landrum, S.C. 29356 email: hocf@hocf.org operating hours: Hospice House and homecare nurse on call 24/7; N.C./S.C. office hours 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday Nature of business: Hospice care for individuals and families living with terminal illnesses. Palliative care for those living with serious illness. Grief support for Hospice families and the community. Responsibilities of featured person: Providing spiritual services for hospice patients and their families, wherever they call home in our service area (private home, skilled nursing, assisted living and retirement communities) and at our Hospice House in Landrum. year founded: 1980 Prior locAtions: Tryon Town Hall
ness: Our organization offers spiritual care to the spiritual diversity of our community. Something you offer that a customer won’t find elsewhere: Compassionate end-of-life care provided by staff and volunteers who are your neighbors and who are experienced, caring professionals. advice to young entrepreneurs: Remain committed and focused on your goals.
Number of employees: 98 how’s business? For 31 years, Hospice of the Carolina Foothills (formerly Hospice of Polk County) has faithfully served the families who live in the foothills of North and South Carolina. Adding the Hospice House to our services three years ago has been a godsend for so many people.
One thing I wish everyone knew about this busi-
my first job: Bag boy at a grocery store. Your role model (in business or in life generally): My father, Rev. Warren Elliott The key to a successful business: Wisdom, endurance and measuring success by your good character and not how much money you make.
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Ag center Farrier Jam Sessions to host O’Grady Sept. 28 On Friday, Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. at the Mill Spring Agricultural Center, Dr. Stephen O’Grady will speak on “The Form and Function of the Equine Foot as It Relates to Clinical Farriery.” O’Grady was a professional farrier for 10 years prior to obtaining his degree in veteri-
nary medicine. He learned the farrier trade through a formal apprenticeship under Hall of Fame farrier Joseph M. Pierce of West Chester, Pa. After graduating from veterinary school, O’Grady did an internship in Capetown, South Africa and then a second internship with
Dr. Dan Flynn at Georgetown Equine Hospital in Charlottesville, Va. He has since combined his skills as a veterinarian and as a farrier to better understand and treat hoof problems. He has published numerous articles in both the veterinary and farrier
literature and he has lectured extensively in both the United States and overseas. In 2003, he was inducted into the International Equine Veterinarians Hall of Fame. This free event will be hosted (Continued on page 11)
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Ache Around the Lake to give Top Dog award
The 7th Annual Ache Around the Lake will give a Top Dog award for the fastest pooch-person team to complete the Ache 8K. The winner receives a gift basket donated by Bonnie Brae Veterinary Hospital. The race is Saturday, Sept. 22, at Lake Lanier. For more information, visit www.achearoundthelake.org. (photo submitted by Jennifer Wilson)
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by the farriers and veterinarians who participate in the monthly gatherings called Farrier Jam Sessions. The group evaluates, radiographs and shoes two cases together one evening per month in order to share ideas, learn from one another and improve the care of horses. Everyone is welcome to enjoy an evening of learning more about the equine foot. Space is limited, so please R.S.V.P to Freer Equine at 828894-2627. - article submitted
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Buy, Sell, Trade, Work … With Your Neighbors! LOST & FOUND
SERVICES
FOUND DOG
PROFESSIONAL PRESSURE WASH
Female Adult Beagle about 16 lbs, in the Camp Creek Rd area in Saluda. Please call Saluda Dog Society Rescue 828-785-2496
FIREWOOD By the pick up truck load, $80, Will deliver 817-4652
SITTING SERVICE
We wash homes, decks, roofs, exterior/interior of gutters, etc. Also seal or stain wood. Exc ref. Free Estimates. Call 828-894-3701. Saluda Construction: Grading, landscaping, driveways, land clearing, underbrushing, property maint. Stone, mulch, licensed, insured, bonded. G. Eargle 828- 243-4300
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Want to go on vacation Tommy's & not worry about your Home Improvement furry friends? I will farm sit while you are away. Roofs, renovations, siding, 864-266-8964 or www.not carpentry, decks, winmyfarm. weebly.com “It’s dows, screening. All Home not my farm, but I will treat Repairs. FREE estimates. it like it is." Home: (828) 859 - 5608. Cell: (828) 817 - 0436.
CLEANING SERVICES
Complete Cleaning Home and Industrial cleaning, Taking new Clients. References available. 828-894-3132 You Deserve A BREAK Have Your House or Business Cleaned 1,000,000 Insured/Bonded Minimum of 3 Hours @ $19.50 $15.50 per hour. www.deseriescleaning. com 10% disc for 1st time use Expires 09 / 31/ 2012 828-229-3014 888-846-4094
SERVICES Lost Keys Made For All Cars Call 828-577-0504
Miller Painting Interior / Exterior Also Pressure Washing Decks Patios & Siding Free Estimates Fully Insured 828-817-9530 PIERCE PAINTING & FLOOR SANDING Specializing in Exterior Painting - Quality Work Call Gene 864-357-5222
SPECIALIZED SERVICES Gunsmithing ~ We buy Firearms Rifles, Shotguns, Pistols, Revolvers, New or Used, Short or Long, Working or Not. 828-393-0067
DRIVERS/ DELIVERY/OTR CDL Class A Drivers
BEST CARTAGE is seeking qualified CDL CLASS A DRIVERS to run out of Shelby, NC. Must have two years tractor trailer experience. Average miles will be 2200-2500 per week. Could be out as much as 5 days, but probably will get back through Shelby on average 2-3 times per week. Will most likely start late in the day each day around noon to 3pm and make night time deliveries at grocery warehouses. (This is not hauling groceries, therefore no touch freight to the driver). Will be hauling paper products. We offer a competitive pay package also Health/ Dental/ Vision/ Life and more. Call today 800-849-1818 or apply online at www.shipwithbest.com
HELP WANTED Marketing Consultant Tryon Daily Bulletin seeks a talented professional to join it's team as a Marketing Consultant. Qualified applicants should be goal-oriented, team players, well organized and trainable. The ability to sell across several different media platforms is essential. Compensation plan includes aggressive commission & bonus plan, health/dental insurance, 401(k), paid life and disability insurance, & retirement plan. To apply, please e-mail a resume, cover letter and earnings expectations using MARKETING CONSULTANT as the subject line to: betty.ramsey@tryondailybulletin.com No phone calls, faxes or walk-ins, please. Qualified applicants will be contacted directly for interviews. Now accepting applications for dye machine operators. Must be physically fit, able to work in a sometimes harsh environment, and have references. Apply in person at CYP, 250 Scriven Rd., Tryon, NC
NOW HIRING
Modular Manufacturing Now Hiring Electricians & Electrical Helpers . Great Benefits, 401k, Paid Holidays , Paid Vacation. Location Upstate SC. Follow Interstate 26 E into SC, take exit 5 at Campobello, turn left on Hwy 11, go 1/4 mile, turn left onto E. Frontage Rd., go 1 mile, turn left into Blue Ridge Log Cabins. 625 E. Frontage Rd. 864-457-7343 The City of Saluda is seeking an individual to fill the position of Administrative Office Assistant. This position performs receptionist, customer service, payment processing, and basic administrative and clerical support duties for
HELP WANTED the City. This position will be hired as a part-time position with a 6 month probationary period. Application Deadline: September 24th, 2012. Employment Application can be obtained at City Hall. PO Box 248 Saluda, NC 28773.
HELP WANTED - MEDICAL / DENTAL We are looking for a highly motivated massage therapist who is excited about helping patients to achieve their health goals. The perfect candidate would have excellent bedside man ner, understands the importance of customer service, and be licensed and insured. If you fit these qualifications, please submit your resumes to resumes@carolina chiroplus.com
CABINS MOUNTAINS OF NC
Custom built 1288sf log cabin on 1.72acs only $89,900. Paved access, pvt wooded setting, high ceilings, front & back porches, ready to finish
828-286-1666
HOUSES FOR SALE FOR SALE BY OWNER 3 BR. 2 BA. on 6 wooded acres, 1375 SF finished living space, 1000 SF unfinished walk out bsmt Mstr Bdrm w jacuzzi, walk in closet, pvt deck Great Rm with Stone Fireplace Very Private Lg Deck Mtn Views $249,500 Call 828-894-6345
ONE TIME SPECIAL OFFER! Our best selling 3 bd / 2 ba singlewide with designer decor Please call 828-684-487
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HOUSES FOR SALE Specials 14x70 2+2 used $15,804 16x80 2+2 used $21,995 16x70 3+2 New $28,995 16x80 3+2 New $34,995 28x80 5Bd,3Ba $64,995 30 Homes on Display MARKDOWN HOMES Mauldin-Greenville Exit 48A on I-85 3 miles on Hwy 276 E 864-288-0444
HOUSES FOR RENT For Rent Log House 2BR, 1BA,CA & H, hardwood floors, wood stove. No smoking, no pets. $650/m Call afternoons 907-738-9950
MOBILE HOME RENTALS For Rent 3br/2ba Mobile Home on 1 acre private lot. Lan drum/Campobello area. $450/m + deposit. 864-316-4631 FOR RENT IN GREEN CREEK: 2 BR, 2 BA, nice mobile home on 1/2 acre lot. Garbage, grass mowing & water included. $500/m. No pets. Call 828-899-4905
MOBILE HOME SALES 14x80 for only $32,113! Spacious with Style. Call 667-2529 for details.
Raise your hand if you want your business to make LESS money next year. We didn’t think you would. Do you need to successfully market on a tight budget? Classifieds has customizable programs available to fit any budget.
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APARTMENTS Tryon Apartments
RESTORED 1bd & 2bd. LR, DR, Library. $600- $750/mo. include heat & water. 864-415-3548
Viewmont Apartments
Now Under New Ownership
1 bdrm apts. available. Government Subsidized, elderly handicapped, heat/air included. Walk to town.
828-817-2744
Sell your home in the classifieds call 828.859.9151
COMMERCIAL FOR RENT Beautiful professional office space for rent. From 150 sf - 1900 sf available. 2 locations: in Columbus by I26 and Chamber of Commerce Building. Call Mike at: 828-817-3314
Drivers/Owner Operators Now hiring Independent Contractors with 3 years experience hauling tankers. Must own your own truck. HazMat NOT req. Local work around the Greenville/Upstate area. Home every night. Call Brandon 864-230-3919
SALEM CARRIERS Currently seeking Local Drivers. Home Daily, 2 yrs. CDL-A Tractor Trailer Exp. Required Salem Carriers 4810 Justin court Charlotte, NC 28216 1-800-709-2536
SIGN-ON BONUS Local & OTR Drivers Needed. Class A CDL Drivers needed for Regional carrier. Home most weekends. Good pay and Benefits. Dry Van East Coast only. One year OTR exp.
704-876-2730
Looking for a home? Look in our classifieds section and learn of great deals for you and your family.
MISCELLANEOUS
Commercial Space for rent in Saluda. Lots of parking, downtown, Main Spoded Christmas China glasses and serving Street. Call Grier Eargle. pieces for 8 to 10, in ex 828-243-4300 cellent condition. Firm offer $500. 828-894-5480 Do you have
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Call 828.859.9151 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.
CARS 06 Chevy Cobalt
One owner. 63,000 orig miles, beige w/ beige spotless interior. Cruise, alarm, ac, automatic. 30+ mpg. $7995.00 can be seen @ bng-services.com or 1515 East Rutherford Rd. Landrum SC or call 828-779-0872
LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Tryon personnel will be flushing the entire water system starting September 17, 2012 through September 21, 2012. Customers may experience dingy water. Tryon Daily Bulletin adv 9/13, 14, 17, 18 PUBLIC NOTICE
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Polk County Big Sweep clean-up set for Saturday, Oct. 6 Polk County will join the rest of the state to play its part in the N.C. Big Sweep on Saturday, Oct. 6. During its 25-year history, more than 320,000 Big Sweep volunteers have retrieved almost 11 million pounds of debris – the visual equivalent of more than 26,000 football fields 5 feet deep in debris. Organizers said these cleanups are important, because litter 2011 Polk County Big Sweep volunteers. (photo submitted by Mark Byington) can last hundreds of years in the environment (a plas- supply as it decomposes, they clean 7 miles of waterways. tic beverage bottle will last 450 said. It’s also deadly to wildlife This year, Polk County efforts years). Before litter decomposes, that eat or become entangled in will again include a section of they said, it can hurt the economy litter, and once entangled, wild- the Green River and adjacent because businesses may refuse to life often attract other wildlife to roadside, as well as portions of locate to an area they see as too the same hazard. Lake Adger. trashy, and tourists won’t visit. Polk County’s volunteer parThe cleanup will begin at 9 Litter is a human health hazard ticipation in 2011 included more a.m. and last until noon. Volwhen it contaminates the water than 35 volunteers who helped unteers will meet at the Fishtop
Access parking area on Green River Cove Road. Volunteers can contact Polk County Coordinator Mark Byington at 828-859-6874 or go to the Big Sweep website at www. ncbigsweep.org to learn more. – article submitted by Mark Byington
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Bishop visits ‘Morristown’ Olivia Bishop of Spartanburg (left) recently visited Tryon. She is shown here with Mary Prioleau of Tryon House in downtown Tryon. Bishop is the niece of John Cash of Nature’s Storehouse in Tryon. Cash said she is fascinated by Morris the Horse and calls Tr yon Morristown. (photo submitted by John Cash)
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Insured & Experienced. Free Estimates. Call Owner Vance Bailey 828-817-3686 or 864-457-2229
WCCR presents Jack Benny, Teddy Wilson The Western Carolina Classic Radio Club will meet Monday, Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. in Studio 112 (auditorium) at the ICC Polk Campus. The radio/television presentation will feature Jack Benny in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ghost Town Western,â&#x20AC;? a spoof on the old western movies often referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;oaters.â&#x20AC;? The old time radio show features Burt Lancaster in a suspense play, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Big Shot,â&#x20AC;? which first aired Sept. 9, 1948.
Lancaster plays a mining engineer who gets a job in an illegal gold mine in Mexico. Professor Hoyt will keep everyone guessing with his trivia. Around 3:10 p.m., the summer jazz series will end, featuring the incomparable Teddy Wilson. Wilsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true talents were often overshadowed by those
he played with, including Benny Goodman, Gene Krupa, Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. Wilson is considered one of the most influential jazz pianists of all time. All are welcome; there is no charge. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; article submitted by Bob Reynolds
â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;&#x2030;Calendar
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. Tryon farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market, Thursdays, 4 - 6:30 p.m., McCown Street in Tryon. Please submit Curb Reporter items in writing at least two days prior to publication. Items must include a name and telephone number of a contact person. Items will be printed in order by date of event, as space allows.
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dacenter@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
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Join the Pacolet Area Conservancy (PAC) on Friday, Sept. 21 for a 4-mile, moderate hike at Pisgah National Forest, the first hike of PAC’s Fall Hiking Series. PAC Land Protection Specialist Pam Torlina will lead hikers on the Daniel Ridge Loop. The trail begins by following the Davidson River for approximately half a mile, then leaves the river PAC hikers at Montreat Wilderness Area, the lookout on Lookout Rock, in October 2011. to right: Carolyn Parker, Mark McCall, Carol McCall, Patsy Panther, Barbara Hall, Peggy and follows Lan- Left Burke, Ann DuPre, Beatriz Estape, Lois Torlina and Mary Savard. (photo by Pam Torlina) ning Branch as hikers begin a Hikers should wear appro- lumbus Bi-Lo at 8:30 a.m. to moderate ascent for almost 1 priate clothing and footwear; start the approximately one-hour mile. The reward for the ascent bring a bag lunch and/or snack drive to the trailhead, just past is beautiful views of Pilot Moun- and plenty of water. Be sure to the Pisgah Center for Wildlife tain. After descending, hikers will bring any personal medication Education and Fish Hatchery. be lead to the base of a 90-foot you may require. Hikers should Visit www.pacolet.org or go to waterfall. be prepared to return to the area PAC’s Facebook page for inforIf you are interested in at- by 3 p.m. at the latest. In case of mation on upcoming hikes. The tending the PAC hike at Pisgah inclement weather, please contact next hike is scheduled for Oct. National Forest, contact the the PAC office by 8:15 a.m. on 5 at the new Saluda Mountains PAC office to sign up by phone the day of the hike to see if the Passage of the Palmetto Trail. at 828-859-5060 or by email at hike will take place. – article submitted landprotection@pacolet.org. by Pam Torlina Hikers will meet at the Co-