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Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Vol. 85 / No. 188

The 2012 collectible Morris the Horse Christmas ornament is currently on sale. These ornaments, individually designed by local artists, are sold to benefit Tryon Fine Arts Center. To purchase the 2012 ornament call 828-859-8322 or visit Tryon Fine Arts Center, Tryon House, Tryon Mountain Hardware, or Kathleen’s in Saluda. Many designs from previous years are also available. The Fine Arts Center is open Tuesday-Friday from 10-4 and Saturdays 10-1.

Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:

Today

Saluda Center Friday events, 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. (Continued on page 2)

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Campaign volunteers Jurgen Forster and Nancy Cormack stand outside the Polk County Courthouse with signs encouraging voters to select one of their candiates. (photos by Leah Justice)

More than 3k early votes cast in Polk Democrats lead slightly in early votes by Leah Justice

Polk County voters have already turned out almost 22 percent of its registered voters in the first week of early voting. As of the end of Wednesday, Oct. 24, Polk had 2,933 turned out for one-stop voting and by 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 there were 3,327

votes cast. S o f a r, d e m o c r a t s h a v e cast slightly more votes than republicans, unaffiliated and libertarian voters. As of the close of Wednesday, Oct. 24 voting, 1,117 democrats had voted, compared to 989 republicans, 826 unaffiliated and one libertarian. Polk County residents can still register to vote during early voting as long as they vote after (Continued on page 6)

Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties

Clark Moffit studies the ballot before making his choices.

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Saluda Center, Friday events: 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’s Farmers Market, Fridays, 4:30 p.m., in downtown Saluda. Upstairs Artspace, “Heated Exchange,” a major international exhibit of encaustic art, on display through Nov. 17. Workshops in encaustic techniques also available. For more information, visit www.upstairsartspace.org, call 828-859-2828 or stop by the gallery at 49 S. Trade St., Tryon. 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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Columbus farmer’s market, Saturdays, 8 a.m. - noon at Courthouse Square in downtown

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Columbus. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba class, Saturdays, 9 a.m. Grassroots Art Project, holds art classes to benefit Lennie’s Fund and the Humane Society, Saturdays from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. There is no fee for the class and all materials will be provided. Classes are held at the Holy Cross Episcopal Church on Melrose Ave. in Tryon. Call 828899-0673 for more information. House of Flags Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Columbus. Mill Spring VFW Post 10349, will hold turkey shoots Saturdays at 10 a.m. until December at the VFW hall on Hwy. 108. For more information, contact 828-894-5098. Polk County Historical Association, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. Tryon Fine Arts Center, Kindermusik and children’s art classes, Saturdays through Nov. 17. Call 828-859-8322 ext. 213 for more information. Turkey Shoots, for Mill Spring VFW Post 10349 will take place on Saturdays until December from 10 a.m. until at the VFW hall on Hwy. 108. For more information, call 828-894-5098. Tryon Fine Arts Center, Oil painting class for teens with Margaret Curtis, Saturdays, noon - 3 p.m. FENCE Oktoberfest, FENCE will host its first Okoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 3 – 9 p.m. The festival will feature exhibits from antique dealers and artists. The bands Special Edition and Project X will also perform, while food from Haus Heidelberg of Hendersonville and Larkin’s Carolina Grill of Columbus will be available. For tickets, call FENCE at 828-859-9021 or www. fence.org. Democratic Party Annual Fall Rally, Democratic Party Annual Fall Rally - Saturday, Oct. 27 4:30-7 p.m. Harmon Field Cabin. Free BBQ dinner. Come meet our candidates and get fired up for the election. Everyone welcome.

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Local Weather Forecast:

Today

Tomorrow

Moon Phase

Today: Partly cloudy, with 10 percent chance of rain. High 77, low 58. Partly cloudy Mostly cloudy S at u r d a y : M o r n i n g showers and windy, with 30 percent chance of rain. High 69, low 51. Sunday: Partly cloudy, with 10 percent chance of rain. High 61, low 41. Monday: Sunny, with 0 percent chance of rain. High 52, low 36. Wednesday’s weather was: High 79, low 57, no rain.

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Sunday

Slow Food Foothills Harvest Potluck and Fundraiser, Slow Food Foothills Harvest Potluck and Fundraiser will be held Sunday, Oct. 28, 2-6:30 p.m. LEAP Farm in the Brights Creek Community, Mill Spring. Bring a dish to share, place settings, blanket or chair. Fundraising opportunities. Live music by New Five Cent. www.slowfoodfoothills.org.

Monday

Polk County Mobile Recycling, Mondays, Harmon Field/ Tryon, 7 a.m. - noon. Polk County Democratic Headquaters, open Monday Friday, Oct. 15 - Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Get candidate and election information and register to vote. 828-894-0539. 64 Ward St., next to sheriff’s office in Columbus. Saluda Center, Mondays, chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; line dance, 12:30 p.m.; Saluda Duplicate Bridge, 1:30 p.m. 828-7499245. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www.saluda.com. The 1940s Radio Hour, The Tryon Little Theater box office is open Monday-Saturday 10-1 at the Workshop, 516 S. Trade Street, for the nostalgic musical “The 1940s Radio Hour,” to play November 8-18. Reservations: 828-859-2466. The Meeting Place Senior Center, sing-along, 10 a.m.; senior fitness, 11 a.m.; bingo or bead class 12:30 p.m. 828-894-

0001. Democratic Women's Club, will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 29 at 11 a.m. at the Democratic headquarters in Columbus. Everyone is welcome. 828-894-3219. Christian Fellowship Luncheon, TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mondays except holidays, noon - 1 p.m.; food, fellowship and discussion of relevant issues; interdenominational. 859-5051. Chess Club, Mondays, 12:30 p.m., recreation room, LaurelHurst Apartments, Columbus. Open to anyone in community. 894-3336. Saluda Center, Monday activities include line dancing at 12:30 p.m. For more information visit Saluda.com. Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 5:30 p.m., Tryon United Methodist Church, New Market Road in Tryon. Green Creek Community Center, line dance classes (ultra beginner and beginner/intermediate), Monday's 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the gym. Male Domestic Abuse Intervention, Mondays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340.

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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Sunny View October Terrific Kids These students from Sunny View Elementary School were honored recently as “Terrific Kids.” The Tryon Kiwanis Club recognizes students from each classroom for their good citizenship and hard work for the month. October winners were: Front row, left to right – Junie Mae Mitchell, Aaron Jackson, Katrina Helton, Shain Taylor, Gabriella Helton and Catalina Helton. Second row, left to right – Lindsey Marcello, Kaleigh Holcombe, Noah Cook, Justin Green and Kaylin Jenkins. Back row, left to right – Lynn Montgomery (Kiwanis), Lauren Wilson, Sarah Green, Stella Tallon, Hannah Whitson, Hunter Lynch, Jared Searcy and Principal Kevin Weis. (photo submitted by Angela Hall)

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Polk sheriff’s weekly report During the week from Oct. 17 through Oct. 23, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office answered 362 service calls. Arrests included two for child abuse, two for possession of methamphetamine precursors, two for manufacturing methamphetamine, two for maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance, one motor vehicle theft, one communicating

threats, one statutory rape and one failure to pay child support. Citations included 12 for speeding, one for driving while license revoked, one for expired registration and one seat belt violation. Officers served 20 civil papers, took 12 incident reports, conducted 297 church checks, 91 residential checks, 548 business checks and patrolled 5,919 miles.

Polk County district court results

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In Polk County District Court held Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012 with Judge Pete Knight presiding, 205 cases were heard. Some cases were continued, dismissed or sent to superior court. The following persons were convicted of a crime (names are printed as they appear in court records): Christy Lynn Armstrong was convicted of possession of marijuana up to ½ ounce and possession of drug paraphernalia. Armstrong was sentenced to one year unsupervised probation, a $100 fine and court costs. George Fayek Awad was convicted of speeding 90 mph in a 65 mph zone. Awad was sentenced to one year unsupervised probation, a $90 fine and court costs. Willem Chris Barendsen was convicted of speeding 79 mph in a 65 mph zone. Barendsen was fined $40 and court costs. William Scott Brown was convicted of possession of drug paraphernalia and simple possession of schedule VI controlled substance. Brown was sentenced to 30 days in jail with credit for time served. Rosa Lee Bush was convicted of speeding 74 mph in a 65 mph zone. Bush was fined $20 and court costs. Thomas Derrek Charlet was convicted of possession of drug paraphernalia. Charlet was sentenced to one year unsupervised probation, a $75 fine and court costs. Jonathan David Clary was convicted of simple possession of

schedule IV controlled substance. Clary was sentenced to 38 days in jail with credit for time served. Mark Franklin Crowe was convicted of speeding 34 mph in a 25 mph zone and unsafe movement. Crowe was fined $90 and court costs. Ben F. Fernandez was convicted of possession/sell nontaxpaid alcoholic beverage. Fernandez was sentenced to one year unsupervised probation, a $50 fine and court costs. Brian Garcia-Velilla was convicted of speeding 74 mph in a 65 mph zone. Garcia-Velilla was fined $30 and court costs. Laura Michelle Hayes was convicted of speeding 90 mph in a 65 mph zone. Hayes was fined $90 and court costs. David Edwin Hugh Hill was convicted of possession of drug paraphernalia. Hill was sentenced to one year unsupervised probation, a $75 fine and court costs. William K. Hockenberry was convicted of speeding 102 mph in a 55 mph zone. Hockenberry was fined $102 and court costs. Larry Lee Johnson was convicted of driving while license revoked and fictitious information to officer. Johnson was sentenced to 19 days in jail with credit for time served. Sally Harri Kakavitsas was convicted of operating a vehicle with impaired equipment. Kakavitsas was fined $40 and court costs. (Continued on page 8)

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registering. So far, the county has added a few new voters. The first day of early voting, Thursday, Oct. 18 saw eight new voters and the county picked up an additional four as of Wednesday, Oct. 23. Currently (as of 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 25), there are 15,214 registered Polk County voters. Of those, republicans lead with 5,332 with unaffiliated next at 4,985, then democrats with 4,858 and Libertarians with 39 registered voters. Women have cast more onestop votes than men so far with 1,615 of the total. Men have cast 1,303 and 15 have filled out forms undetermined. Racial demographics have also determined that 2,680 whites have cast votes early so far, 205 black, seven multi-racial, two Asian, two American Indian, 13 other and 24 undecided. Polk has many decisions to make this year both locally, statewide and nationally. Besides the presidential election, voters will choose numerous positions for county and state positions. (see sample ballot pg.11) There are three seats open this year on the board of commissioners. Incumbents Renée McDermott (D) and Tom Pack (R) are running to keep their seats, challenged by newcomers Emily Bartlett (D),

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Russell Mierop (D), Michael Gage (R) and Keith Holbert (R). Current commissioner Cindy Walker did not seek re-election this year. The clerk of courts position is also open, with acting clerk Pam Hyder (D) running against Marche Pittman (R). Hyder was appointed clerk following the retirement of former clerk Charlene Owens last year. The other Polk County position up for re-election this year is register of deeds, with incumbent Sheila Whitmire (R) running unopposed. North Carolina voters will choose several state positions. Walter Dalton (D), Barbara Howe (L) and Pat McCrory (R) are running for N.C. governor; Linda Coleman (D) and Dan Forest (R) are running for lieutenant governor; Beth Wood (D) and Debra Goldman (R) are running for N.C. auditor and Walter Smith (D) and Steve Troxler (R) are running for commissioner of agriculture. Other state races include Elaine Marshall (D) and Edward Charles Goodwin (R) for N.C. Secretary of State; June Atkinson (D) and John Tedesco (R) for superintendent of public instruction and Janet Cowell (D) and Steven L. Royal (R) for state treasurer. Two Polk County residents are running for N.C. House and Senate seats this year. Polk’s George Alley (D) is (Continued on page 8)

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Christopher J. Lindsey was convicted of reckless driving to endanger. Lindsey was sentenced to one year unsupervised probation, a $60 fine and court costs. Alfred Lee Lynch was convicted of felony conspiracy. Lynch was sentenced to three years supervised probation, a $100 fine and court costs. Navonda Nicole Mackey was convicted of speeding 74 mph in a 65 mph zone. Mackey was fined $30 and court costs. Jessica Nicole Nipper was convicted of speeding 79 mph in a 65 mph zone. Nipper was fined $40 and court costs. Adam William Okler was convicted of speeding 50 mph in a 45 mph zone. Okler was fined $20 and court costs. Timothy John Ormand was convicted of speeding 90 mph in a 65 mph zone. Ormand was sentenced to one year unsupervised probation, a $90 fine and court costs. Nicholas Ryan Perkins was convicted of driving while license revoked. Perkins was sentenced to one year unsupervised probation, a

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running against Chris Whitmire (R) for the N.C. House of Representatives seat for district 113. Polk’s Phil Feagan (D) is running against Ralph Hise (R) for the N.C. Senate seat for district 47. Polk voters will choose between Patsy Keever (D) and Patrick McHenry (R) for U.S. House of Representatives, District 10. For Polk’s judicial district 29B, district court judges Mack Brittain and Athena Brooks are running unopposed. Other district court seats are open, including a race between William Cathey and Emily Cowan for the seat currently held by David Fox and a race between Robin L. Bowen and Peter Knight for Knight’s seat. Early voting continues Monday

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$200 fine and court costs. Robin Johnson Rhodes was convicted of level 5 driving while impaired. Rhodes was sentenced to one year unsupervised probation, 24 hours of community service, a $100 fine and court costs. Brandon Joe Spivey was convicted of speeding 74 mph in a 65 mph zone. Spivey was fined $30 and court costs. Justin Alexander Stepp was convicted of unsafe movement. Stepp was fined $50 and court costs. Daniel Lee Stratton was convicted of breaking and or entering. Stratton was sentenced to nine to 11 months at the N.C. Department of Corrections. Jesus Dominguez was convicted of driving while license revoked, possession of stolen goods/property and possession/manufacture fraudulent identification. Dominguez was sentenced to 20 days in jail with credit for time served. Lawrence Newton Warren was convicted of failure to maintain lane control. Warren was to pay court costs. John Philip Zink was convicted of driving while license revoked. Zink was sentenced to one year unsupervised probation, a $200 fine and court costs.

through Friday at the Polk County Board of Elections Office from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. and at the Mill Spring Fire Department and Green Creek Family Life Center Monday through Friday from noon to 7 p.m. Sat., Nov. 3 will be the only Saturday locations are open for early voting and will be the last day to vote early. All three locations will be open on Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The last day to request mailin absentee ballots in writing is Tuesday, Oct. 30 with those ballots received by the Polk County Board of Elections office by Monday, Nov. 5 by 5 p.m. Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 6 where all seven Polk polling places will be open from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m.

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Peace & Tranquility -Tryon, NC $205,000. 2BR/2BA home with open floor plan offering large light filled rooms. Located in a quiet neighborhood in an area of horse farms on 1.10 acres. Partially finished basement, carport and storage building. Paul Beiler 828-817-2679

2 bedroom, 3 bath home with many recent renovations. Hardwood floors, fireplaces, huge bonus room with work area, screened porch and newly added deck on 4.42 private acres. Paul Beiler 828-817-2679

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Born: Anderson, S.C. 1958 Resident Polk County: 16 years Occupation: Administrator Polk County Schools Family: Husband David, married 33 years, two grown sons, Nate and Ethan – both attended Polk County Schools Community Activities: PTO President, Treasurer and Volunteer Coordinator, Tryon Little Theater Costumer, Board Member and Stage Manager, President Tryon Arts and Crafts, Tryon Arts and Crafts Pottery Instructor, Tryon Elementary and Middle OM Coach, Exceptional Distribution Committee Polk County Community Foundation, Tryon Fine Arts Center Arts in Education Committee, Blue Ridge BBQ Festival. Qualifications: Wrote and

Emily Bartlett

manage a federal grant for Polk County Schools providing 50 part-time jobs and more than $1 million dollars into the local economy, recruit, hire and train staff, secure funds for student and family enrichment programs, working knowledge of state and federal fund management regulations, created partnerships with most area non profits and many local government agencies.

Michael Gage (R) My name is Michael Gage and I’m running for Polk County commissioner in 2012. • Served two terms on the Columbus Town Council • Served two terms as vice chairman of the Polk County Republican Party • Served on the Columbus Planning Board • Served on the Isothermal Planning and Development Commission • Served on the Foothills Crime Stoppers Board • U. S. Navy Veteran • Little League baseball coach • Self-employed small businessman • Member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church • Married with four children

Michael Gage

My most significant accomplishment as a member of the Columbus Town Council has been my work on the town budget, to persuade the town to “live within its means” and to curb unnecessary spending. I am known for my honesty, integrity and sincerity. I genuinely listen to citizens, ensuring they are treated fairly and with respect. I will do (Continued on page 12)

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*G0001* NC Secretary of State (You may vote for ONE)

US House of Representatives District 10

Elaine Marshall

(You may vote for ONE)

Democrat

Patsy Keever

Ed Goodwin

Democrat

Republican

Patrick McHenry

NC Superintendent of Public Instruction

Republican

PRESIDENTIAL CONTEST

(You may vote for ONE)

NC Governor

(You may vote for ONE)

The offices of President and Vice President of the United States are not included in a Straight Party vote. This contest must be voted separately.

June Atkinson Democrat

Walter H. Dalton

John Tedesco

Democrat

Republican

Pat McCrory

President and Vice President of the United States

NC Treasurer

Republican

(You may vote for ONE)

Barbara Howe

(You may vote for ONE)

Libertarian

Barack Obama Joe Biden

Janet Cowell

_______________________________ Write-in

Democrat

Steve Royal

NC Lieutenant Governor

Republican

(You may vote for ONE)

Mitt Romney Paul Ryan

NC State Senate District 47

Linda D. Coleman

Republican

(You may vote for ONE)

Democrat

Dan Forest

Gary Johnson James P. Gray

Phil Feagan

Republican

Libertarian

Democrat

Ralph Hise

NC Attorney General

Republican

(You may vote for ONE)

_______________________________ Write-in

NC House of Representatives District 113

Roy Cooper

(You may vote for ONE)

Democrat

STRAIGHT PARTY VOTING a. Unless otherwise noted, a Straight Party vote is a vote for ALL candidates of that party in PARTISAN OFFICES. It is not necessary to mark individual candidates for PARTISAN OFFICES if you vote a Straight Party. b. You may vote a Straight Party AND ALSO vote for a candidate of a different party in any individual office. c. In any multi-seat office, a Straight Party vote is a vote for ALL candidates of that party. If you individually vote for any candidate in a multi-seat office, you must also individually mark all other candidates in that office for whom you wish to vote in order for all votes for that office to be counted. d. If you do not vote a Straight Party below, you may vote by marking each office separately. e. A Straight Party vote does not include US President and Vice President, unaffiliated candidates, nonpartisan offices, issues or referenda.

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a. With the marking device provided or a black ball point pen, completely fill in the oval Q to the left of each candidate or selection of your choice, like this: R b. Where authorized, you may write in a candidate by filling in the oval and writing the name on the Write-in line. c. If you tear, deface or wrongly mark this ballot, return it to request a replacement.

George Alley

NC Auditor

Democrat

(You may vote for ONE)

Chris Whitmire Republican

Beth A. Wood Democrat

Board of County Commissioners (You may vote for THREE)

Debra Goldman Republican

Emily Hyder Bartlett

NC Commissioner of Agriculture

Democrat

(You may vote for ONE)

Renee R. McDermott Democrat

Walter Smith

Russell A. Mierop

Steve Troxler

Michael Gage

Democrat

Republican

Keith Holbert

NC Commissioner of Insurance

Republican

(You may vote for ONE)

Tom Pack Republican

Wayne Goodwin

County Clerk of Superior Court

Democrat

Unexpired term ending 2014

Mike Causey

Straight Party

(You may vote for ONE)

Republican

(You may vote for ONE)

Pamela Green (Pam) Hyder

NC Commissioner of Labor (You may vote for ONE)

Democratic

John C. Brooks

Republican

Cherie Berry

Democrat

D. Marche Pittman

Democrat

Republican

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Keith Holbert (R) As a native of Polk County, I graduated from Polk County School System in 1965, and attended both Gardner Webb and Wofford Colleges. After college, I served nine years in the United States Air Force in both stateside and overseas assignments. I have worked in the insurance industry for the past 35 years. During the 10-year period I worked in South Carolina, I was a member of the Spartanburg SC Kiwanis Club. Having strengths in estate and financial planning, as well as management from military service, I feel that I offer Polk County citizens the benefit of my experience to solve county challenges with a common sense approach from a business perspective. Having attended county commissioner meetings for the past 12 years, I am familiar with the current challenges of Polk County and hope to have the opportunity to / The World ’s seach mallesT daily NeWspaper serve and every citizen to the

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best of my ability. This will include treating each area of our county fairly, without discrimination, and always being willing to listen to citizens concerns with an open mind. My vision is to be able to attract jobs, maintain the beauty of our rural county, and support our schools, rescue, law enforcement agencies and our fire departments. I ask for your vote in November, and promise never to forget that commissioners are elected to represent all the citizens of Polk page 3 County.

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Renee McDermott (D) I’ve served Polk County as a commissioner since 2008. I’m running again to continue the progress and good work accomplished over the last four years.As a commissioner, I’ve served on the Appearance Commission, Department of Social Services Board, Region C Aging Advisory Board, and Home and Community Care Block Grant Committee. I’m a past president of the Pacolet Area Conservancy (PAC) and wrote voluntary conservation easements for PAC. I’ve served on the board of the Polk County Community Foundation and on its distribution and education committees. I was a Master Gardener volunteer. I’m an experienced county attorney, having served for five years. I was an environmental attorney for 25 years, counseling corporate clients on environmental compliance and Superfund cleanups. I graduated from Indiana University-Bloomington School of Law magna cum laude and served as Editor-in Chief of the Indiana Law Journal. I held leadership positions in state and national bar associations. I was a trained and certified mediator, selected by judges and lawyers to help litigants resolve cases. I was known for taking

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on and successfully resolving the hardest cases. I’m a problem-solver. I’m a former teacher of middle school math and science and high school English and journalism. I received the Martha Holden Jennings Award for Excellence in Teaching. I earned a bachelor’s degree in English and journalism and a master’s degree in math and science education. I’m married to Jim McDermott. We enjoy two daughters (and their husbands) and three wonderful grandchildren. I’m running for re-election because I love Polk County. I have no agenda except to serve Polk County to the best of my ability. I do not have any ideological fixation and do not seek to secure any political advantage or to grant “special favors to special people.” I want to serve ALL of Polk County’s people.

Russell Mierop (D) I have been a lifelong resident of Polk County since my family moved here when I was a toddler. I have started my own farm in the Green Creek Township. My mom, Paula, and I live in the Green Creek community and my grandma, Laura, lives in Tryon. I am a member of the Tryon Congregational Church, UCC; where I have been fortunate to go on mission trips, serving in different places around the world. I hold Polk County agriculture very close to my heart, brag about the Polk County FFA Chapter

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I was born in the old St Luke’s Hospital in Tryon and have lived in Polk County or a neighboring county for all but 11 ½ years of my life. I have been closely involved in the county all of my life as I have strong family ties to Polk County. I am currently employed as president of manufacturing at White Oak Carpet Mills in Spindale. My family and I are Baptist. My wife Lisa teaches first grade at Spartanburg Christian Academy. We have two sons Eric, who is 13 years old, and Timothy, who is 11 years old. I am in my second term as county commissioner and have served as liaison to several boards in my duties as county commissioner. I am also a member of the NRA. I am both a fiscal and Christian conservative. I have more than 20 years of management experience. I have been a small business owner, manager of engineering and development, plant manager of small, medium and large

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of the chapter when I was a senior in high school. I believe that our public school system is one of our greatest assets. After graduating from Polk County High School in 2007, I attended North Carolina State University with a full scholarship. I also received the county’s first People Helping People Scholarship from the SECU. I graduated in four years with a degree

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operations and currently president of manufacturing. I have been responsible for a handful of employees to more than 400 employees. I have been responsible for small budgets of just over $1,000,000 to budgets of more than $50,000,000. I hold a US patent for a “System and Method” that I developed as project engineer while employed at Mohawk Industries in Landrum. At White Oak Carpet, we utilize the latest technologies in engineering and building our own propriety equipment for the manufacturing of our high end custom carpet and rugs.

in agronomy, the study of field crops and soil. Upon graduation I felt the desire to come back home, to beautiful Polk County, and make a difference. I feel that I am qualified to be a Polk County commissioner because I am committed to Polk County. I live here, work here, run a business here and want my generation and future generations to do so as well. I am ready, willing and able to be a commissioner, and do the county's work in a respectable manner. I ask for your vote on Nov. 6.

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Commission candidates respond to Bulletin questions The Tryon Daily Bulletin requested that commission candidates respond to five questions. Their answers to two of those questions are available below. Look for the answers to remaining questions in the Bulletin over the next week.

Why are you running for the Polk County Board of Commissioners? EMILY BARTLETT: I have several reasons for running for the office of Polk County Commissioner. Like many in our area I have concerns about the direction our county is headed, not from a policy standpoint, but with the hate and anger and casual regard for the truth I see on television and in print. As a small community we cannot afford to immulate what we see politically on a national level. It only serves to separate us and divert our energy from working to solve local problems to improve the lives of the people in our county. The second reason I am running relates to the first as well as the fact that I am a mother of two sons and I work with the school system. I believe, just as we learn to parent from observation of our own parents and the adults around us, we also learn to be citizens, to either take the time and energy, learn about the issues with an open mind or leave the heavy lifting to others. We need our young people to one day take over for us and we have created an atmosphere where our best and brightest won’t run for office and that needs to change. As Ann Romney recently said, (my Democrat friends are fainting here that I am referencing her remarks) running for office is difficult and our leaders are people like you and I with all the frailties

we all have. Tip O’Neil (back on safer ground) once said that, “All politics is local.” Perhaps if we change the tone of local politics it will grow upward instead of trickling down. MICHAEL GAGE: My respect for the people of our county has given me the inspiration to step up and put things back into perspective for this community. The experience that I’ve gained as an elected official and a local volunteer has afforded me a clear understanding of the county’s past and where it stands today. I believe the community’s faith in God and each other will help us realize that we must all work together for the future of our county. KEITH HOLBERT: Having followed the commissioners meetings for more than 10 years I feel that I have a grasp of the needs of Polk County and wish to serve the county’s citizens in a fair and equitable manner. RENEE MCDERMOTT: I’m running for re-election because I love Polk County and want to see it, and its people, thrive. I get my joy from helping people. I’m running to continue doing good things for you. Our majority lowered Polk’s debt by 40 percent. We lowered our tax rate 3 cents per hundred, placing Polk in the lowest 25 percent of NC counties for tax rate. We reorganized Polk’s economic development department to spur job creation. That has already brought back textile manufacturing jobs. 180 new businesses have opened in Polk County in just the last year. Polk County is now truly business friendly, as this evidence proves. We provided additional fund(Continued on page 20)

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ing to offset education cuts made by the state legislature. And we saved the “More at Four” program for pre-schoolers. After the “liberty” folks placed the ugly ads, caricatures of me and falsehoods on their website, people have asked, “Why don’t you just say ‘life’s too short’ and walk away?” It’s because I don’t want to turn Polk County over to people who do such things, or to people who accept and endorse the help of such bullies in getting elected. The man behind the “liberty” ads has manipulated Polk County politics before. Then, using falsehoods and advertising, he drove an excellent public servant out of Polk County politics. Now he’s trying to do it to me. My opponents “say” they have nothing to do with the “liberty” tactics. But they accept and endorse them. All three of my Re-

publican opponents have “liberty” signs on their property. Clearly, all three endorse the “liberty” methods of ugliness and spreading fear and falsehoods. If they win using those tactics, who will run for commissioner in the future? This group must not be allowed to be the gatekeepers for others who sincerely want to serve Polk County. RUSSELL MIEROP: I am running for the Polk County Board of Commissioners because I want to give back to the community. I want to ensure that children in our great school system continue to obtain great education, that the county stays fiscally responsible, and that all residents are able to live their lives and run their businesses in safe and respectable manners. TOM PACK: Being a native of Polk County with my ancestors having been in Polk since the 1770s gives me

many reasons to want to be involved in the future of the county. One being I have two young sons that I would like to see stay in Polk County and raise their families here. To do this, we must work to bring more good jobs to the county. We also need to make sure we keep Polk County affordable for these young families and our older population. I have the experience to help insure that we keep Polk County on track to make these things happen.

What is your overall vision for Polk County and please list your top three priorities and how you will accomplish these priorities? EMILY BARTLETT: My vision for Polk County is to see a thriving local economy

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that provides jobs, adds local revenue to relieve some of the pressure on our residents by spreading the tax burden, makes money for our local business owners, attracts young people back home and has a soft impact on the look and feel of our community. One of the pillars of a strong economy is the continuing education piece. We need an institution, perhaps an increased presence from Isothermal Community College, in a single location, that combines the best of what our ag center, our Chamber of Commerce and our economic and tourism development offices have to provide to the entrepreneur and the existing businesses in our area, a place where business owners can get a loan, a grant, help with marketing, a place to manufacture and add value to raw materials, a onestop-shop as it were. (Continued on page 21)

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In Polk County we are broken up into multiple entities, so perhaps it is just a matter of changing how we go about business and creating partnerships that eliminate duplication of services and work towards a single countyside goal, not to eliminate the great jobs these departments are doing, but to build and enhance those services. A combined “job-shop” could serve not only those folks who are transitioning into another area of work, but our high school seniors coming into the workplace. It would require some creativity in combining multiple funding sources and perhaps multiple governmental agencies. I would like to see Polk County actively seek out an additional institution of higher learning, one that fits with our agricultural and equine needs, our art and non profit needs that promotes our quality of life and the assets we already have in place. I would like to see our county, which in many ways is an isolated bedroom community to Greenville, Asheville/Hendersonville and Spartanburg, work towards creating a local economy that is self-sufficient. MICHAEL GAGE: My vision of Polk County is one of balance; to have balance you must have small business manufacturing jobs. Allowing the citizens to earn a living wage with benefits; they would be able to spend more time here in Polk County to do volunteer work, such as coach little league baseball, spend time with their children, or run a small family farm. Unfortunately many of our tradesman travel one and half hours or more to get this type of financial security of employment. The citizens are realizing financial hardships, and the majority of our current commissioners (Democrats) just don’t understand the importance of this manufacturing balance, and

if they do understand it, then they must have a different agenda then the majority of the citizens that are just trying to make ends meet. Top priorities are jobs, education and law enforcement/ emergency services. 1. To create jobs, we must stop pushing the commercial businesses away from Polk County with the use of over bur-

dening ordinances. 2. Supporting education is a priority of all six candidates; the school board has done a great job of stretching the dollar amongst all the budget cuts the state has imposed. When the school board asks for financial assistance from the commissioners, I will always be willing to work with them to find a solution for what is best for

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rotation cycle. The sheriff has requested funds to hire additional deputies. The current majority of the commissioners (Democrats) have shown little or no support to the sheriffs situation, while the two Republican Commissioners have tried to work with the sheriff, but have been out-voted. As a commissioner I will work with the sheriff's department to give them the tools they need to do their job.

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KEITH HOLBERT: My vision for Polk County is to maintain a balanced budget, serve each township as equally as possible, and bring clean business to the county to provide high paying jobs for the future generations of the county. This can be accomplished by working with all members of the board of commissioners and other organizations in a fair and equitable manner for the good of the citizens of Polk County. RENEE MCDERMOTT: My vision for Polk County is one in which we all work together toward the common goal of preserving the county’s rural atmosphere while developing opportunities for all citizens to thrive and prosper. My vision for Polk County is to continue providing support for existing and new businesses, so that more Polk County young people can find jobs and stay here, and so that others can stay in Polk County for work, rather than commuting long distances. It is to continue our progress made in the first year of the re-organized economic development department. In addition to new textile jobs at CYP, 180 new businesses have opened in Polk County in the past year. My vision for Polk County includes keeping our schools great. We commissioners have helped, through good funding and making up for shortfalls because of the state legislature’s reducing education spending. My vision includes a county where good housing is available for all citizens. People in Polk County’s workforce, teachers, police, fire fighters and other county employees, sometimes have a hard time finding affordable housing. Steps must be taken to have housing for all income levels. My vision is to have good, open, honest government, as we have had for the past four years. (Continued on page 24)

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pledge to continue work toward these goals.

It is to have government that is responsive to the people. For example, when I learned that a Saluda business needed changes in two ordinances to be able to expand in a way that was compatible with the mountain beauty, I quickly developed and proposed the necessary changes. My vision is to have a government that is fiscally responsible. We lowered the tax rate, placing Polk County in the lowest 25 percent for county tax rates in the state. We lowered Polk County’s debt by 40 percent. I

RUSSELL MIEROP: My overall vision for Polk County is a place where people will always want to come to for its natural beauty and great people. My top three priorities in relationship to the BOC are: remaining fiscally responsible, doing the county’s work in a respectable manner and working on the needs of the county as they arise. I would accomplish these priorities by being determined to accomplish goals, listen to concerned citizens, and being a respectful member of the BOC.

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TOM PACK: My vision for Polk County is too keep our rural environment but to also allow Polk County to grow economically so that we have good jobs for our neighbors, friends and families. By keeping Polk County economically strong, it will also reduce our tax burden on the citizens. If we stop growth, then the people that remain in Polk County must bear the burden of paying for the costs associated with running the county government. And as we know that these costs increase even if you don’t grow the size of the government. So my priorities are working to bring good paying jobs to Polk County by making it business friendly. We do this by not over regulating the businesses and working with private investors to have building sites and building shells ready. We need to be able to say this is what we have to offer when businesses want to expand, start or relocate in Polk County. I have the experience to make this happen by being a business owner and manager for more than 20 years. I know what businesses look for when re-locating,

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expanding or starting up. The results of our current restrictions were apparent when Isothermal Planning and Development made a report to the Board of Commissioners on Sept. 10. In their “Announced Job Creation and Investment” for 2010 thru early 2012, Rutherford County reported 906 new jobs with $1,269,261,000 in investments by private industry. McDowell County reported 256 new jobs with $38,489,250 in investments. Cleveland County reported 1136 new jobs with $1,569,713,000. Polk County reported zero new jobs and $0 in investments. Once we have remove the restrictions that hamper our ability to attract new business. We need to widen the range on the type of businesses we are trying to attract. We need to get serious about fostering an environment where we have economic growth. We also need to continue to support our local schools as they are excellent and give our children an advantage in the competitive world we live in. I have and will continue to support our schools in their goal to educate our children.

Letter to the Editor

Lucky to live near Tryon? To the editor: Most of you have at one time or another either lived in a big city or near one. If you went to a musical program you would drive thru lots of traffic and have a problem about where to park your car. So, on Friday night I went to Tryon Fine Arts Center and it was close with hardly what you call traffic and parking is not a big problem. The world famous Emerson String Quartet gave a fabulous concert. We all stood up and clapped and clapped. Guess what? They played an encore. This is amazing that our small town can have such events come here! – Peggy Carter, Tryon

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Lady Wolverines shut Brevard out of volleyball playoffs by Elizabeth Trautman

Polk County took on Brevard High School’s Blue Devils in the second round of state volleyball playoffs Oct. 23. With excitement in the air, the Lady Wolverines immediately took the lead in the first game. However, Brevard was active. The Blue Devils were not only returning the ball, but were finding holes that Polk did not have covered. Katie Ruff, No. 3 for the Wolverines, made some clever moves to outplay Brevard, and allow Polk to maintaine the lead at 21-13. Despite two errors on Polk’s side, the Lady Wolverines finished the Blue Devils off 25-17. Polk County confidently fired into game No. 2 as Ruff nailed one over the net. However, the Lady Wolverines continued to leave open spots, costing them several points. Rebecca Mitchell, No. 2, displayed impeccable aim when she killed one to Brevard. After the game was tied 6-6, Polk County lost the lead and several more points. No. 1 Kara Overholt gave the team an amazing save to help as the Lady Wolverines found themselves battling to catch up. Then, No. 7 Savannah Deaver stepped in, changing Polk Coun-

Polk County sophomore Sarah Phipps, No. 12, returns Brevard’s hit. (photo by Elizabeth Trautman)

ty’s momentum, and spiked one over, completely unreturned by Brevard. Deaver and Ruff both totaled 10 kills for the game. Although the game remained close, Mitchell made an amazing block and Sarah Phipps, No. 12, aced a serve, helping Polk again take the lead. Shayln Brown, No. 9, helped Polk County stay right ahead of Brevard with steady serves that ultimately resulted in Polk scores. Ruff and Mitchell, meanwhile,

continued to maintain a strong defense on Polk’s court, and after a few solid plays by Polk County, the ladies finished off the match 25-22. With two wins under the belts, Maggie Phipps, No. 4, started the game with a kill shot, exciting the crowd. Brown dove deep to dig for the ball, helping Polk find their game. She recorded nine digs for the evening. Another close game began, tied at 9-9. Ruff killed a great shot, served an ace and yet, Polk still found themselves in a

close battle, tied 18-18. Polk maintained control of the ball through defense. To finish off the game, the Wolverines killed three shots and served an ace, which wrapped things up with a 25-20 win. The Lady Wolverines faced Maiden High School Thursday, Oct. 25 for the district volleyball championship. Results were not available as of press time. See www.tryondailybulletin.com for more information.

Ollis looks back at 100 wins, forward to Hendersonville contest by Fulton Hampton

Head Football Coach Bruce Ollis celebrated a true milestone in high school football; 100 wins at a single high school and perhaps most impressively in 11 years. Coach Ollis was quick to credit

others. “I told someone after the game I saw a lot of people standing around the victory celebration at the 50 yard line that were there 11 years ago when we went 2-9. (Continued on page 29)

"I told someone after the game I saw a lot of people standing around the victory celebration at the 50 yard line that were there 11 years ago when we went 2-9." -- Coach Bruce Ollis

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There have been a lot of people that have been behind us," Ollis said. "We’ve had some great players, incredible administrative support, super coaching staff and that’s a winning combination. I been blessed to be in a place where all those things have come together at one time and I have been the beneficiary of that. I’ve said one of the best things that ever happened to the Ollis family was moving to Polk County.” In terms of his most memorable win Coach Ollis did not hesitate. “I remember the first one, we had not won that first year here and I think we had Cherryville for homecoming and we got that first victory. I still have a picture of Jarvis Garrett and Matt Holmes dumping me with water…it’s been 11 years ago but that one sticks out.” When asked about a possible second 100 wins at Polk his answer probably spoke volumes about how he achieved the current milestone. His attention turned quickly to the next game. “Sounds good to me. I hope

Athletic Director Jeff Wilson presents Coach Bruce Ollis with a Commemorative Football celebrating his 100th win at Polk Co after the Owen game. (photo by Fulton Hampton)

we can start that road to the second hundred Friday night at Hendersonville,” Ollis said. Coach Ollis was very complimentary of the Bearcats but equally confident in his players. “(Hendersonville is) probably the most talented team athletically we have seen all year, (they have) a lot of weapons on offense and they fly around on defense," Ollis said. "We will have to play our

best. But I think our players realize that if we play like we did in the second half defensively against Owen and continue to do the things we have done offensively, we can line up and have a chance to beat anybody.” “We have to keep doing what we are doing, last week we ran 77 plays on offense. If you are doing that you are resting your defense, and you have the opportunity to

play “keep-a-way” to a certain degree and that’s been really good for us. We’ve (also) mixed in a healthy dose of throwing and catching the ball over the last few games.” The Wolverines are 8-2 and Hendersonville is 9-1. In the course of the last several years, the conference championship has come down to who wins the game. The game is at Hendersonville’s stadium and kickoff is at 7:30 p.m.

Landrum looks for win against Pendleton in last regular season game After two devestating shutouts against Blacksburg Oct. 12 and Crescent Oct. 19, the Landrum High School Cardinals are looking for a win to end their regular season on an up note.

The Cardinals face off against Pendleton High School's Bulldogs, another of the five teams that with Landrum make up the new 1-2A region. Pendleton's record is currently

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6-3 for the season so it won't be an easy win for the Cardinals. The Cardinals' however have nothing to lose and everything to gain in putting it all out on the field this Friday night.

LHS' season currently sits at 3-6, so a win wouldn't give them a winning season but it might boost team spirits. The Cardinals take the field at home at 7:30 p.m.

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"Below the hill grows a field it's time to put deck and porch of high Indian grass that changes plants inside: River dog helps color with the seasons: go to see by staying close by, lazing in it in the fall....when it has gone the warmth. We both know these red as sunset, when scarlet shad- days are short and will end too ows like firelight breeze over it soon. In the tender breeze, the and the autumn winds strum on bamboo grove along the street rustles as its dry leaves leaves fall: and sighing human Saluda the grass harp music, a harp News & of life sings all of voices...Do you hear? That Notations around. Bees hum, is the grass by Bonnie Bardos yellow jackharp, always ets pester, and telling a story." – excerpt from The Grass scores of ladybugs swarm as the Harp by Truman Capote day wears on. While working Late October afternoons in and thinking amid all these inSaluda find me outside soak- sects, this brings to mind Ameriing up gold-sunlit afternoons, can sheets and real old-fashioned working on art projects amid ladybugs: not the Asian imports. splashes of fuchsia geraniums, Most of those bombarding my yellow marigolds and other house are the Asian kind. In bright happy colors. Sunglasses on, art underway, (Continued on page 33)

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sorry Chinese sheets with that of the imported pests: I don't like 'em, don't want 'em and miss the the great deluge, kudzu bugs real thing. True, there are some and stinkbugs (all imports and imports I like: Italian leather illegal aliens) are inviting them- shoes that fit like a dream, Italian selves in for an extended winter and German cars that growl low stay. The little crunchers are when you push the petal. Ah. not my friends. But more They're not and more, welcome, de- “But more and more, when when inspectspite their on- inspecting tags, labels, ing tags, labels, slaught. I packaging: I say to myself, packaging: These unsay to myself, I w a n t e d i m - I want people to work, here want people to ports make me in my own country." work, here in long for the -- Bonnie Bardos my own coundays of good try. We need smooth Amerito produce our can cotton sheets: sheets that own sheets, clothing, textiles lasted like iron for many years: and to be able to buy decent not sheets from some far-flung sheets that last forever, once Chinese factory where they do again. (Those Asian crunchers not know how to make good are not welcome to share my sheets that fit, that last. Even the sheets, either!) Nothing is safe high-thread-count ones just don't from the little monsters: you find cut it. Literally and figuratively! them not only on walls and ceilFor some reason in my train of ings — you have to continually thought, I equate the glut of watch food, counters, sinks, cof(continued from page 33)

fee cup and more. I draw the line on sharing my morning cup of coffee with one of those things swirling around in it! Community: Saluda Tailgate Market's last day of the season is today: Friday, Oct. 26, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thank you SBA, Saluda, vendors of local goodness and buyers for supporting such a great thing! We'll look forward to next year. "Friday Night Live" downtown Saluda is sponsored by the Saluda Business Association: shops remain open tonight, Oct. 26 until 8 p.m., so you can visit the tailgate market, stroll town, and eat at our fine restaurants! There'll be a community potluck and bingo on Monday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. at Saluda Center. Archie Hardy will be the caller — fun guaranteed! The Saluda Halloween Stroll along Main Street from Nostalgia Courtyard to across the bridge is Wednesday, Oct.

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31 from 3 - 6 p.m. Saluda Police Department will be helping out to keep little ones safe. Get your tickets now: Saluda United Methodist Church will host its annual Turkey Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 10, 5-7:30 p.m. at Saluda School Cafeteria. Tickets are on sale now, or available at the door. Contact Terry Baisden at 828-749-3789 for information. Happy October Birthday to Patricia Case, Joan Barker, Gary Corn, Aaron Bradley, Amanda Burrell, Lisa Orr, Marilyn Prudhomme, Bubba Dawson and Kirby Jackson. Thank you, dear readers for reading this column. It's my goal to make you feel as if you were enjoying a 'Saluda Time' visit. Please feel free to contact me at bbardos@gmail.com; or 828-749-1153: I love hearing from you! You may also visit my website at bonniebardos.com for more writing and art, or find me on facebook.

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What is metabolism and why is it so important to us? In their quest for information on losing weight, many folks run across countless results on how to fire up, increase, jumpstart, engage and speed up their metabolism. First of all, just what is metabolism, and why is it so important to us? Simply put, metabolism is the amount of energy, or calories the body burns to maintain itself. In other words, your body has to constantly burn calories to keep you going through any, and all activities. In terms of losing body fat though, think of it this way. Fat is the fuel, your liver is the furnace. Your metabolism is the rate of heat. High metabolism, high heat, lots of fat burned. Low metabolism, low heat, not much fat burned. Here are a few do’s and don’ts when trying to raise your metabolism. 1) Eat more protein to rev

up your metabolism. Protein temporarily boost your metaelevates metabolism more than bolic rate by up to 23 percent. fats or carbohydrates, because 3) Drinking water helps you your body uses more energy to burn more calories. Drinking digest and use it. This process cool water burns even more is known as the “thermic effect calories, because your body has of food” (TEF). In fact you to heat it to your body’s own can burn up to twice as many temperature. Also, you need to calories digesting protein as car- remember that all your body’s bohydrates. Be chemical procareful though. cesses, includDiet & Exercise Your body can ing fat loss use by David Crocker water, because only absorb small amounts it all goes via of protein at a time, so what the blood steam. Also, muscles can’t be absorbed has to be fil- are 70-75 percent water, so tered out by your kidneys, and if your try to work out when too much protein can damage you’re dehydrated, it’s like runthem. I recommend consuming ning on flat tires. One thing to no more than 25-30 grams of remember though; it is possible protein at one time. to drink too much water in one 2) Try spicy foods to fire up sitting. If you were to drink two your metabolism. Red or green gallons of water at one time, it chili peppers, whether eaten or could actually kill you by maktaken in capsule form can not ing your brain swell. only reduce hunger, but can also 4) Drink tea to burn more

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calories. Compounds called “catechins” found in green tea boost your metabolism. One study showed that green tea raised metabolism by 4 percent for at least 1 hour. 5) Lifting weights raises metabolism more that cardio. I actually have my clients do both, but building muscle is necessary when trying to lose body fat. Muscle is active tissue, and requires constant attention and maintenance by the body. In other words for every ounce of muscle you gain, your body has to burn extra calories 24 hours a day to keep it healthy. In fact by adding just 3 pounds of muscle, you increase your calorie burn by 6 to 8 percent, which means your body burns an extra 100 calories every day. Diet or exercise question? Email me at dwcrocker77@gmail. com or visit fitness4yourlife.org

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Yoga and wine tasting Oct. 29 Beverly Moore (formerly ments. of Healthy Balance Yoga) will Friends can join you for the bring yoga to wine tasting and La Bouteille refreshments at Want to go? Beer and Wine 7:30 p.m. for a shop on Mon- What: Yoga & Wine small fee. Tastday, Oct. 29. The ings will include When: Monday, Oct. 29 one-hour class Stellina Di Notbegins promptly Where: La Bouteille, Tryon tee Pinot Grigio at 6:30 p.m. with from Italy and soft music, deep Casalgarcia Vinstretching, movement, breathing ho Tinto from Portugal. and relaxation. Mats and blanSpace is limited; pre-registrakets will be provided, although tion is required to attend this class. you may bring your own. After To register, call Shelly Block at the class, enjoy a complimentary 828-859-6473. glass of wine and light refresh– article submitted

Trunk or Treat at Columbus Baptist A trunk or treat will be held at Columbus Baptist Church, Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5:307:30 p.m. in the side parking lot. Come and join the church in

your favorite costume. All are welcome. The church will also be selling raffle tickets for two different crocheted Afghans. – article submitted

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

GARAGE SALES

SERVICES

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Yard Sale

Dump Truck "For getting rid of underbrush, clearing land, trenches, driveways, chipping brush, digging out existing basements for repairs & grading, storm damage, call Rod Slater: (828) 817-6238 or (828) 863-4551." Also Firewood for sale. Dry, in a building.

For missing German Sher- Fri. Oct. 26 & Sat. Oct. 27 phard. Black and Tan. 9 am to 4 pm, cancel if Last seen on Oct 16 in the rains. The Wood subdiviGreencreek area. 828-817 sion, off Hays Rd. Colum-1452 or 828-817-0194 bus. 1st two houses as you enter subdivision. HH items, grill, baby bed, computer tables, office furniture, rotor pillar, sears ARAGE ALES Craftman dump cart & tools.

Estate Sale Sat. 10/27, 8am - Until 824 Pea Ridge Rd. Mill Spring, NC

EVERYTHING MUST GO Sat. 10/27, 8:30 - until. Parlor sets, dishes, beds, new comforter set, rugs, jewelry, trunk, too much to mention. On Ashville Hwy. btw Tryon and Landrum. 22310 Ashville Hwy.

PET CARE PUP ‘N TUB Mobil Serving Hendersonville, Polk County & surrounding areas. www.pupn tubmobile.com CALL 828-817-4881

FIREWOOD

Oak Firewood for sale, free deliver within 15 Fraulines’s Estate miles. Ask for Bernard. Liquidation 864-764-8121 143 Lake Lanier Dr. Landrum SC. 29356 Fri. & Sat October 26, ITTING ERVICE 27 8:30 AM - 1 PM & Sun., Oct. 28 from 1 PM to 3 PM Need a Sitter? Night stands, end tables, Mature woman, reliable, dresser, lamps, corner responsible, with refs. cupboard, kitchen Island, Call 828-894-8998 queen mattress, flat screen TV, dishes, stem - Want to go on vacation ware, cookware, luggage, & not worry about your 3 desks, file cabinets, cd furry friends? I will farm cabinet, office supplies, sit while you are away. alot of tools, paper 864-266-8964 or www.not shredders, dolls, many myfarm. weebly.com “It’s books, cds & videos, not my farm, but I will treat dvds, ladders, baskets, it like it is." cleaning supplies, free box lots, and much more!

Moving Sale

Sat. 10/27, 9am - 3pm 2241 US 176 Hwy - Tryon Halloween items, hand made costumes, rocking chair, solid oak wall unit, twin bed, 2 man go cart ($100), lamps, garden tools, mirrors, 1 piece marble vanity tops, toilet, assorted kids toys, fisher price riding, learning, commercial spin art table, house hold items, men’s stuff, etc.. Offers welcome. Call 828-859-9321

Porch Sale 231 Woodland Rd. Tryon, 9a to 4p, Sat. Oct. 27

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SPECIALIZED SERVICES Gunsmithing ~ We buy Firearms Rifles, Shotguns, Pistols, Revolvers, New or Used, Short or Long, Working or Not. 828-393-0067

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Registered Nurse Specializing in Geriatrics & Hospice Available for Private Duty. Coordinate care with Doctor & administer meds & treatment. Rates depend on hours and duties. Excellent refs. 828-817-4663

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 PIERCE PAINTING tractor trailer experience. & FLOOR SANDING Average miles will be Specializing in Exterior 2200-2500 per week. Painting - Quality Work Could be out as much as Call Gene 5 days, but probably will 864-357-5222 get back through Shelby on average 2-3 times per PROFESSIONAL week. Will most likely start PRESSURE WASH late in the day each day around noon to 3pm and We wash homes, decks, roofs, exterior/interior of make night time deliveries at grocery warehouses. gutters, etc. Also seal or (This is not hauling stain wood. Exc ref. groceries, therefore no Free Estimates. touch freight to the driver). Call 828-894-3701. Will be hauling paper Saluda Construction: products. We offer a Grading, landscaping, competitive pay package driveways, land clearing, also Health/ Dental/ underbrushing, property Vision/ Life and more. maint. Stone, mulch, liCall today 800-849-1818 censed, insured, bonded. or apply online at G. Eargle 828- 243-4300 www.shipwithbest.com

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES COMPLETE PAINTING SERVICES Yoder Painting is fully insured, including worker's comp. No job too large. Call 828-894-5094.

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Foothills Humane Society, Columbus, N.C. Part-time employment opportunities available for Animal Care Attendants. Responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary facility for ani mals and providing humane handling and care for all shelter animals. Assures all animals' nutrition, housing and basic medical needs are met on a daily basis. Assists the public when admitting and adopting ani mals and promotes responsible pet ownership in conversations with customers. Work is performed under direct supervision of the Animal Care Coordinator. Animal care experience preferred. Works varying hours, including some weekends, not to exceed 20 hours weekly, as scheduled by supervisor. Please send applications to: Attn. Executive Direc tor, Foothills Humane Society, 989 Little Moun tain Road, Columbus, NC 28722. Help Wanted Circulation Specialist 20 hours per week Lanier Library Library exp. necessary Please send resume to Lanier Library 72 Chestnut St. Tryon, NC 28782

NOW HIRING Accounting Clerk

needed by Modular Home Manufacturing. Variety of duties including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable. Must have Quickbooks exp. Mail resume to: Blue Ridge Log Cabins 625 East Frontage Rd. Campobello, SC 29322 or fax to: 864-457-3422

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The Tryon Daily Bulletin Is currently seeking a freelance sports writer to cover fall sports for Landrum High School. This position pays on a per-story basis and would require both writing and basic photography skills. Writer needed mostly to cover sporting events in the afternoon to early evening and weekends. Writer would assist with Fall Sports Preview edition. Please send your resume and writing samples to samantha.hurst@ tryondailybulletin.com

Apply in person: Southside Grill 82 N. Trade St. Tryon

Rent To Own Mountain Log Home

on White Oak Mountain. Privacy and view, near base of mountain. HVAC, 2 story, 2 BRs, 2.5BAs, all appliances, large deck, Weaver & Fixer needed loft, approx. 2200sf, apfor a Jacquard weaving prox. 2 acres, very quiet. operation. Must be flexible $900. (828) 674-1042 and have good attitude. At least 3 years weaving or fixing experience recomABINS mended. Please apply in person at 81 Skylar Road, Lynn NC or email resume NC MTN LOG CABIN shell on 1.72acs. to lauriew@ EZ to finish. Reduced purecountry.com $79,900 OR new 2bd, 828-859-9916 ext 204 2ba, 1200sf cabin on 1.87acs. $139,500 ELP ANTED Owner must sell. Call 828-286-1666 EDICAL

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OUSES FOR Physician office seeking LPN/Medical Assistant. ALE Office/Computer Experience Preferred. FOR SALE BY OWNER Wknd/Holidays Off. 3 BR. 2 BA. on 6 wooded Fax resumes to acres, 1375 SF finished 828.859.2268. living space, 1000 SF unfinished walk out bsmt Mstr Bdrm w jacuzzi, walk Need to find the in closet, pvt deck Great right employee? Rm with Stone Fireplace Very Private Lg Deck Mtn Views $249,500 Call 828-894-6345

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Buy, Sell, Trade, Work … With Your Neighbors! 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 1 - 4 bdrm home. References required. No pets, No smokers. www.tryonrealestate.com or First Real Estate 828-859-7653

Columbus - Romantic Guest House 2bd, w/d, a/c, 1.5ba, private. No pets. $650/month plus utilities. Call 828-817-1262 Elegant 3 BR, 2.5 BA Home for rent in Tryon’s Old Hunting Country on 9+/- acres. Formal 4,000 sq ft home great for entertaining w/ features includ ing large sunrm, library, formal LR, Wet Bar, partially furnished & much more. $2,500 mth. Call 305-494-5344

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APARTMENTS

Tryon - Pine Crest area. 3 Furnished Apt for Rent in bdrm, 1 bth, Remodeled the Lake Lure area. 2 bdr/ kitchen, new bath, low util1 ba, $500/mo. + $500 ity costs, new ht&a/c, dep. Call 828-625-2000 screen porch, w/d, nice yard. $850/mo. Thousand HARMON FIELD RD. Pines - 828-859-5858 Lovely 1200 sq. ft. 2br/1ba duplex. Wood floors, closets, W/D, 1 car OBILE OME walk-in garage, screened porch (350 sq. ft.) over looking ENTALS river. $700 month, no Mobile Home for Rent, pets/smoking. Private wood lot, Mills 828-894-2029 Springs area. 828-894-3855 Tryon - Pacolet Valley. 2 bdrm, 1 bth. Nice size Nice doublewide, 3bd/2ba, w/d, includes water and LR w/ fireplace, very pri- yard care. Large back vate location on horse yard. Clean and convenfarm. $700/month. $1000 ient. Close to town. security deposit. 863-2029 $575/mo. Thousand Pines - 828-859-5858 for rental app.

MOBILE HOME SALES 14x80 for only $32,113! Spacious with Style. Call 667-2529 for details.

Tryon 2 beautiful Apart. 1bd $575 & 2bd. $650 both include heat & water. Great Apart 864-415-3548

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Now Under New This is a STEAL! Ownership 28x72 4 Bedroom Home Only $59,995. 1 bdrm apts. available. Roomy and Government Affordable! 667-2529 Subsidized, elderly handicapped, heat/air included. Walk to town.

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For Rent Log House Beautiful & charming, 1st OMMERCIAL 2BR, 1BA,CA & H, hard- floor apartment, 2BR, den OR ENT wood floors, wood stove. or office, large living/dining No smoking, no pets. room combo. 1 full bath, Beautiful professional $650/m Call afternoons stain steel appliances. WD office space for rent. 907-738-9950 hook up, high ceilings, From 150 sf - 1900 sf screened porch & fireavailable. 2 locations: in For Rent: Recently refur- place. Ref. & sec dep req. Columbus by I26 and bished 2 bdr / 1 ba house No smokers please. Call for appointment Chamber of Commerce in older and quiet neigh828-817-0242 Building. Call Mike at: borhood near down town Tryon. Hardwood floors through out. Rent inFor Rent - Tryon cludes lawn service. No 1 bdrm efficiency, smoking. $750 month plus furnished. Water and elecutilities. One month tricity included, central security deposit. Phone: heat/air, no smoking. 828-859-9979 $400 month plus deposit. Call 828-817-5380

LANDRUM 540 Landrum Mill Rd. 3BR, 2 BA, Rustic Ranch, Mountain view, 2 acres, garage, double bay workshop, hw. $750/mo. 864-574-1260 or 864-866-8922

For Rent in Tryon 1bdrm, 1ba, furnished, water & electricity included, no smoking, small pets with deposit. $440/month plus deposit. Call 828-817-5380

Commercial Space for rent in Saluda. Lots of parking, downtown, Main Street. Call Grier Eargle. 828-243-4300

WANTED TO RENT Retired couple, seeks quaint Tryon Home rental, 2+BR, fireplace. 864-490-2835

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Very nice off white 6 cushion hickory made sofa. $200. Call 828-863-1208

HORSE FOR SALE 16 H Bay, QHX 18 yr gelding. Ex Trail, very safe and gentle. Has been riden by child and adults. $1000.00 Grey Arab, 16 yr. gelding athletic can do anything, perfect for experienced rider. Sound, sturdy and sweet. $500.00 Only to a good home please! 864-895-8715 or 864-360-5286

mation regarding this public hearing, please contact the Town Manager, Jonathan Kanipe at (828) 894-8236. Notice is hereby given in accordance with NCGS 160A-388(b).

rigid background investigation. Certified officers will be given preference. Applications will be accepted at City Hall, 100 N. Shamrock Avenue until 5pm November 9, 2012.

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CARS 06 Nissan 350z

Showroom condition, silver w/ pearl grey leather int. 6 speed, pwr everything, 18,000 orig miles 40k new, price for quick sale $21,995 or best offer Picts @ bng-services.com or 1515 E Rutherford Rd, Landrum 828-779-0872

1996 BUICK ROADMASTER Station Wagon, 110k miles, Extra Nice! $3995/ negotiable Jerry's Auto Sales 864-579-0048

POND STOCKING - FISH DAY at Green Creek Farm Supply, 2291 Chesnee Rd., 828-863-4343. Channel Catfish, Hybrid Blue Gill, Sterile Grass Carp, Blue Gill/Shell Cracker. Thursday Nov. 1 @ 9:00 am. Place order before 10/29/12.

LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE

TRANSPORTATION 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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The public shall hereby take notice that on Tuesday, November 8, at 4:30pm, the Town of Columbus Board of Adjustment will conduct a public hearing at the Columbus Town Hall, located at 95 Walker Street, Columbus, NC. The Board of Adjustment will consider Special Use Permit SU-02-12.

AUTOMOTIVE

The proposed Special Use Permit is for a 1.00 acre lot of vacant land located 1545 NC Highway 108 East in the Town of Columbus. Special Use Permit 02-12 would allow motor vehicle sales on the property. The property is zoned Highway-Commercial (HC) and motor vehicle sales are allowed within the HC district with an approved special use permit by the Board of Adjustment.

For Sale: 235/65/16 matching set of 4 Firestone Destination LE used tires. $125 (Mill Spring) 828-817-1334 for more details.

All interested persons and parties are invited to attend the November 8th meeting and will be given the opportunity to be heard. For further infor-

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

LEGAL NOTICE ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE Having qualified on the 14th day of September, 2012 as ADMINISTRATOR CTA of the Estate of Jean Wiederspahn Watson, deceased, late of Polk County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Administrator on or before the 10th day of January, 2013 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate will please make immediate. This is the 12th day of October, 2012. Estate Jean Wiederspahn Watson Mark Wiederspahn 7603 Shoal Creek Blvd. Austin, TX 78757 Tryon Daily Bulletin Oct. 12, 19, 26 and Nov. 2, 2012

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Tryon Halloween Stroll, Oct. 31 Attention all little ghosts and goblins G e t r e a d y fo r t h e Tr y o n Halloween stroll on Wednesday, Oct. 31 in downtown Tryon from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Hosted by the Tryon Downtown Association, this admission-free, familyfriendly event offers a safe trickor-treating with the merchants along Trade Street. Kids and adults can enter the costume contest at the Tr yon Movie Theater at 6 p.m. to win prizes for the spookiest, funniest, cutest in four age categories. Also prizes for best themed group and new this year is the best witches kackle prize. (article submitted by Shelly Block) At right: Susanna Ashland and Abigail Garland at last year's Tryon Halloween Stroll. (photo by Samantha Hurst)

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"Remember the Magic," a Judgement House live production, will be performed at Midway Baptist Church Oct. 26 through Oct. 28. (photo submitted)

Judgment House at Midway Baptist Midway Baptist Church will present, “Remember the Magic,” a Judgement House production. This 10-room, walk-through drama is about a coach, who teaches more than basketball. The live production will be presented Oct 26- Oct 28 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are preferred. This production is not recommended

for children under the age of 10. The drama lasts about a hour from start to finish. For reservations, please contact Rev. Peter McDonald at 828-894-5633. For more information, visit www.mwbaptist.org or Judgement House at www.afterjudgementhouse.org. – article submitted by Tammy Anderson

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Long to speak at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Oct. 28 The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (UU) will meet at the Tryon Youth Center on Rt. 176N. at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28. Our speaker will be Reverend Judith Long. Her topic will be "Who among us sees the elephant?" The East Indian tale of the

blind men and the elephant is familiar to us. As we read in the translated poem, “and so these men of Indostan disputed loud and long, each in his own opinion exceeding stiff and strong, though each was partly in the right, and all were in the wrong!”

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It seems that we can easily apply the same logic to today’s highly partisan discussions about almost every topic. Perhaps as UUs we have something to offer the discussion — a way of living with and amidst uncertainty. Rev. Judith Long is the executive director of The Free Clinics of Henderson County, where she has served for more than seven years, working in a community ministry capacity. Long is a nonprofit professional who more than 20 years experience in various nonprofit organizations throughout the country, most recently working with adult, teen and child survivors of domestic, familial or sexual violence in Brooklyn, NY. An ordained Unitarian Universalist minister, she earned her

masters of divinity from Harvard University Divinity School and served both as a hospital chaplain and parish minister. She also earned her BA from Smith College in Northampton, Mass. She is a member and the Affiliate Community Minister of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Hendersonville. A relative newcomer to North Carolina, she and her husband Michael Carter relocated from Brooklyn, N.Y. in 2005, though she was raised in the mountains of north Georgia. She is the proud mother of a beautiful 6-year-old daughter, Kevyn Mary. Come early for fellowship and refreshments. For information, call 828-894 5776 or go to UU’s website at uutryonnc.org. – article submitted by Dan Dworkin

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The current Democratic commissioners have kept our taxes stable during difficult times. Polk taxes are in the lowest 25% of NC counties. They have reduced county debt by 40% (which the Republicans on the Board opposed) and reduced the size of county government. County debt is now less than $12 million. They revitalized the Economic and Tourism office and supported Agricultural Economic development. They have kept our county financially sound, while Supporting education, health and senior services. A stable, financially strong county government is essential for economic development.

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Dear Savvy Senior, My mother, who’s 72, has become very forgetful lately and is worried she may have Alzheimer’s. Is her forgetfulness really something we should worry about? What should we do? ~ Worried Daughter Dear Worried, Many seniors worry about memory lapses as they get older, fearing it may be the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease or some other type of dementia. To get some insight on the seriousness of your mom’s problem, here are some key warning signs to be vigilant of and some resources you can turn to for help. Warning signs As we grow older, some

memory difficulties – such as trouble remembering names of people or places or forgetting where you put your glasses – are associated with normal aging. But the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease are much more than simple memory lapses. Knowing the early warning signs is a good first step in recognizing the difference between typical age-related memory loss and a more serious p r o b l e m . To help you evaluate your mom’s condition, here’s a checklist of some common early symptoms to watch for: • Asking the same questions repeatedly. • Getting lost in familiar

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was developed at The Ohio State University Medical Center. This test helps identify mild cognitive impairment and early dementia, and can be taken at home in about 10 to 15 minutes. You can download the SAGE test along with scoring instructions at sagetest.osu.edu. Get help After going through the warning signs and/or testing of your mom, if you’re still concerned, get her in to see her doctor for a thorough medical examination. Her doctor may then refer her to a geriatrician or neurologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating memory loss or Alzheimer’s disease. Keep in mind that even if your mom is experiencing some memory problems, it doesn’t necessarily mean she has early stage Alzheimer’s. Many memory problems are brought on by other factors like stress, depression, thyroid disease, side effects of medications, sleep

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disorders, vitamin deficiencies Want to go? and other medical conditions. What: National Memory Screening Day And by treating When: Nov. 13 these conditions she can reduce Visit: www.nationalmemoryscreening.org or eliminate the problem. Free memory screening to know that this screening is Another option you should not a diagnosis. Instead, its goal know about is National Mem- is to detect problems and refer ory Screening Day on Nov. individuals with these problems 13, where your mom can get for further evaluation. her memory tested for free. To find a screening site in Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s your area visit nationalmemoFoundation of America (AFA), ryscreening.org or call 866this free service provides a con- 232-8484. The AFA recomfidential, face-to-face memory mends checking for a screening screening that takes about 10 location shortly before Nov. 13, minutes to complete and con- because new sites are constantly sists of questions and/or tasks being added. to evaluate her memory status. Send your senior questions The screening is given by to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, doctors, nurse practitioners, Norman, OK 73070, or visit psychologists, social workers or SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is other healthcare professionals a contributor to the NBC Today in more than 2,500 sites across show and author of “The Savvy the country. It’s also important Senior” book.

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Joey’s story spreads message I occasionally get to work I could sense the tears and with rescuers; these unheralded frustration in Danielle’s voice people do a terrific job on behalf as she went on, “he doesn’t have of the animals often at their own any front legs and these sick expenses. people named him Lieutenant When I received the call from Dan.” I have since renamed him Danielle Scruggs about a chiJoey and I nevhuahua in trouble, I jumped er want to hear Humane Society at the chance that name again Special Cases to assist. for there isn’t Leonard Rizzo anything heroic Danielle about his conraises therapy goldens and has rescued many dition. Joey went to Landrum dogs with chihuahuas being her vets and became one of Lenspecialty. A few years ago she nie’s Kids as Danielle saw to it rescued little Jersey from an ir- that every one of the breeder’s responsible breeder. We got him six remaining chihuahuas were his shots, had him neutered and spayed or neutered. When he got to Landrum he found him a good home. Her call was about another dog from this became the new special baby for same breeder, this one a product the staff, this time it was Elaine who became super momma. Sad of a mother and son. “Lennie, he looks just like as it seems, after we lost sweet Jersey and who knows how Lucy, Joey became a healing deep the inbreeding has gone,” she said. (Continued on page 43)

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Thermal Belt Outreach to host next Chamber After Hours Oct. 29 Event co-sponsored by PANGAEA High Speed Internet The next Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours will be located at Thermal Belt Outreach Ministries, located on White Dr. in Columbus. Co-sponsor is PANGAEA High Speed Internet Provider. All chamber members and prospective members are invited to attend this very popular event. This is a great opportunity

• Special Cases (continued from page 42)

force for the girls. Speaking of Lucy, thank you to the dear people who found the dear soul on the side of the road, they contributed toward her fee, which showed me they cared beyond life. Joey is slightly past one year of age and with the help of Danielle we had him showcased on Channel 7 news with Kimberly Kelly so folks could witness the product of inbreeding. Because of that and the Internet I received lots of inquiries about Joey wanting to give him a home. I was extremely careful of whom I chose, for Joey

for members to network with others about what they do, so bring your business cards to share and for door prizes. Thermal Belt has a food bank for emergency services to those in need in our community, and they would appreciate donations of specific items that are needed: flour, sugar, salt and grits. Please feel free to contribute to this cause. RSVP is required by Monday, Oct. 29 at 5 p.m., by calling 828-859-6236. - article submitted

needs caring far beyond love. On Tuesday dear Rita and her family came in to adopt him. They had already gone to see him and assured me that Joey would never miss a moment of caring and love. I have had him measured for a cart as I did with sweet Chloe and, after adoption, I’ll work with the family to see he receives a new conveyance. If anyone wishes to contribute to the cost of Joey’s fees and his cart, please donate to Landrum vet in his name. I wish I could prevent these things from happening, but with the good Lord’s help all I can do is pick up the pieces and put them together as best as I can. Thanks for listening.

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Purrrfect Bark celebrates new location, grand opening Oct. 27 MarketPlace by Samantha Hurst

Purrrfect Bark, a pet supply store, will host a grand opening for its new location Saturday, Oct. 27 from 4-8 p.m. Owner Eric Mack said the community offered its support to his new business in encouraging numbers over the last year. He said that support is what spurred the idea of moving. “Basically the response has been a whole new customer base than what goes to Little Mountain,” Mack said. “It’s been a very positive experience for us and that’s why we’ve decided to go bigger.” Purrrfect Bark has moved into a space in the Columbus Commons shopping center that is five times its current space on Hwy. 108. (Continued on page 45)

Purrrfect Bark Pet Supplies celebrates its grand opening at it's new location, 155 W. Mills St. in Columbus, this Saturday, Oct. 27. (photo submitted by Eric Mack)

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Family day and revival services at Stony Knoll Church Stony Knoll CME Church will hold a Family and Friends Day Sunday, Oct. 28 with revival services following Monda, Oct. 29 and Tuesday, Oct. 30. On Sunday, Rev. Eleanor Miller, pastor at New Zion CME, will speak at 3 p.m. Rev. Leroy Kelly will speak Monday night at 7 p.m. Kelly is the pastor of Moores

• Purrrfect Bark (continued from page 44)

Purrrfect Bark opened its doors in December 2011, but Mack said they knew “We’ve been actively looking for a location for probably the last four or five months. We realized we had to start looking more seriously for a new space in the spring,” he said. Mack said the new location not only affords a dramatic increase

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in space but also provides better parking for his customers. Mack said he looks forward to offering a better shopping experience. “We’re expanding some of the food products. We’re expanding toys, collars, leashes,” Mack said. “We’re also able to better display everything we have.” With the additional space, Mack can also add to his offerings an array of wild bird items

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including food, feeders and other accessories. As part of the celebration of its new store front, Purrrfect Bark will hold an envelope sale and give away door prizes such as one-month to six-month supplies of pet food. The new store is located at 155 West Mills St., Unit 109 in Columbus. For more information, find them on facebook or call 828894-2444.

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AARP honors US Military with free driver safety course Mountain Valley During the month of November, 2012, AARP is recognizing and honoring US Military Personnel of all services – active, retired, guard and reserve, their dependents (including spouses, domestic partners, widows/ widowers and their children) by providing a “free” four hour refresher class room course in Driver Safety. Others who desire to attend can do so at the normal nominal fee. The AARP Driver Safety Course covers the normal

changes in vision, hearing and reaction time associated with aging and provides practical techniques to adjust to these changes. Participants also review a thorough review of the “Rules Of The Road,” with emphasis on safe driving strategies. Graduates may be eligible to receive auto insurance discounts through their insurance company. Locally, the Senior Center and Isothermal Community College, both in Columbus will

host these classes. The Senior Center will host the class November 1st from 9a.m. to 1p.m. at its facility at 75 Carmel Lane. For more information on this class, or to make reservations, call 828894-0001. The Isothermal Community College will host the class on Nov. 5 from 9a.m. to 1p.m. at its facility on Highway 108. For more information on this class, or to make reservations, call 828-894-3092. - article submitted

Charlotte Southern Christmas Show bus trip Nov. 18 The Polk County Center of the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service will sponsor a bus trip to Southern Christmas Show in Charlotte on Friday, Nov. 18. Enjoy a day of tasting holiday

treats, watching many craftspeople make their wares, buying an heirloom and listening to live music. Space is limited on the bus and pre-reservations are re-

quired. For more information or to reserve your seat call the Polk County extension center at 828-894-8218. - article submitted by Jimmi Buell

Pentecostal hosts gospel fair Oct. 27 Mountain Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church in Tryon is hosting a gospel fair on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Kid’s games will run from 1:30 until 3:30 p.m. Hot dogs and soft drinks will be available. Nothing is over a dollar and all are welcome. The following Sunday, there will be a covered dish dinner after service (food provided.) Mountain Valley PHC holds Bible Studies every Sunday at 6p.m. Next Sunday, November 1st, there will be a Love Lights Ministry from 7- 8:30p.m. Church is located on 176 in Tryon just after the Sonoco (formerly Triangle Stop). For more information call Diana Salinas at 828-817-2756, Kathy Romach at 828-899-4100. - article submitted

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CROP Walk To the editor: This morning I had the pleasure of a walk around the track at Harmon field. I resisted walking when I first thought of it, It is cold, it is breezy, my feet will hurt and I will be breathing heavy; were all excuses I had to cut through to make it happen. I need to walk each day (even though I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t walk most days), because I am blessed with a warm house and television, a warm office to work from and an abundance of good food. I love all these things so I have to walk. I finally worked up my determination and began stretching, then started the slow walk to begin my journey. I planned to walk about a mile. With the first step, the breeze blew through the leaves of the trees lining Harmon field road and urged me on with a chorus AH-H-H Y-E-S. My scowl that had worked its way up to my

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