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Tryon Daily Bulletin

The World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper

Vol. 85 / No. 179

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Thursday, November 8, 2012

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Warning: “The 1940s Radio Hour” opens

Save the date: BBBS’ Bowl For Kids’ Sake is right around the corner on Nov. 10. Field a team to start something big for youth.

Location: Autumn Lanes, Forest City, noon -2 p.m. Call 828-859-9230 or email polk@ bbbswnc.org to register.

If you cannot attend, you can still participate by signing up as a “virtual bowler” at bbbswnc. org to help raise funds.

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

Today

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m.

- noon, old Searcy Mill parking lot, Hwy. 108, Columbus.

Polk County Driver License Mobile Unit, Thursday, November 8, the Polk County Driver License Mobile Unit will be at 130 Wars St. in Columbus, directly in front of the Post Office from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Saluda Center, Thursday (Continued on page 2)

The Tryon Little Theater’s “1940s Radio Hour” will play the Workshop Nov. 8-11 and 15-18. See page 4 for more information about the production. (photo by Elvin Clark)

Historic Tryon Depot wins 2012 Main Street Award Elizabeth Parham, director of the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Division of Community Assistance and Office of Urban Development

announced on Friday that Tryon’s Historic 1906 Depot renovation project has been awarded the prestigious 2012 North Carolina Small Town Main

Street Award in the category of Economic Restructuring.

The Award of Merit is one of

Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties

“We could not be more impressed with the doctors, nurses and facilities at The Birth Place.”

Emily Wilson of Columbus with Sophie, her second child born at RRHS.

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• Calendar (continued from page 1)

activities: knitting group, 9:30 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga, 5:30 p.m.

For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www. saluda.com.

The Meeting Place Senior Center, Thursday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; Devotions, 10 a.m.; Bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m.; Grocery shopping, 1 p.m.; Yoga, 6 p.m. 828-894-0001.

House of Flags Museum, open Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Columbus.

Landrum Library, Lap Babies, 10 a.m., 20- 25 minute session for young children and care givers includes music, nursery rhymes, action poems and short books. Storytime at 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers includes books, music and fingerplays. Call 828457-2218.

Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free.

Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym.

AA Open Discussion Meeting, Happy, Joyous and Free, noon on Thursdays, Columbus United Methodist Church, 76 N. Peak Street, across from Stearns gym.

Rotary Club of Tryon, meets every Thursday at noon at Tryon Presbyterian Church on Harmon

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Correction The entertainment calendar that ran Wednesday, Nov. 7 incorrectly listed the scheduled band for Copper Mill. Project X will perform Saturday night at 8 p.m.

Local Weather Forecast:

Today

Tomorrow

Moon Phase

Today: Sunny, with 10 percent chance of rain. High 62, low 35.

Friday: Sunny, with no chance of rain. High 65, low 40.

Sunny

Sunny

Tuesday’s weather was: High 43, low 37, with .06 inches of rain.

Field Rd. Planning Board Meeting, Thursday, Nov. 8, at 5 p.m. Bryant Womack Justice & Administration Center 40 Courthouse St., Columbus.

Al-Anon: Foothills Come to Believe, Thursdays, 7 p.m., Polk Wellness Center, 155 W. Mills St., Suite 202, Columbus.

Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Thursdays 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym.

AA Open Discussion Meeting, Happy, Joyous and Free, noon on Thursdays, Columbus United Methodist Church, 76 N. Peak Street, across from Stearns gym.

Rotary Club of Tryon, meets every Thursday at noon at Tryon Presbyterian Church.

Planning Board Meeting, Thursday, Nov. 8, at 5 p.m., Bryant Womack Justice & Administration Center, 40 Courthouse St., Columbus.

Al-Anon: Come to Believe, Thursdays, 7 p.m., Polk Wellness Center, 155 W. Mills St., Suite 202, Columbus.

Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Thursdays 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym.

Mill Spring VFW Post 10349, bingo, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. (year round). 828-894-5098.

NAMI support group, Thursdays, 7 - 8 p.m. in the blue room of Tryon Presbyterian Church, located on Harmon Field Road in Tryon. The group, sponsored by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), is for anyone feeling anxious or depressed and those with a diagnosis of a mental illness. All conversations are confidential. No charge. 828-817-0382.

Republican General Member Meeting, Republican headquarters, 33 Peak S., Columbus. 7 p.m.

OBITUARIES Robert Lewis Wilkins, Jr. p. 7

828-894-2520.

AA’s Sobriety and Beyond, Thursdays, 8-9 p.m., Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 1024 W. Main St., Forest City. 828-863-1313.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Thursdays, 8 p.m., CooperRiis, Mill Spring. 828-859-7099.

Friday

S a l u d a C e n t e r, F r i d a y 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 American Legion Auxiliary will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. at the American Legion Post in Tryon.

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) Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Fridays at noon, Polk County Chamber of Commerce Building, 2753 Lynn Rd. (Hwy 108), Tryon. 828-894-0293.

Upstairs Artspace, “Heated Exchange,” a major international exhibit of encaustic art, on display through Nov. 17. For more information, visit www. upstairsartspace.org, call 828859-2828.

American Legion Post 250, weekly bingo games, Fridays, 7 p.m., 43 Depot St., Tryon. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Smoke-free.

The Literary Open Stage returns this Friday, Nov. 9, at the

Upstairs Artspace. Doors open at 6:30 and the readings begin at 7. All are welcome to read their original work for 10 minutes.

Saturday

Green Creek Community Center, Zumba class, Saturdays, 9 a.m.

Francesco Lombardo oil painting class, Francesco Lombardo is offering a two-day oil painting workshop Saturday, Nov. 10 and Sunday, Nov. 11 at Tryon Painters and Sculptors from 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day.

Grassroots Art Project, holds art classes to benefit Lennie’s Fund, Saturdays from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at the Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Tryon. Call 828-899-0673.

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 Museum, 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.

BBBS’ Bowl For Kids’ Sake, Nov. 10 at Autumn Lanes, Forest (Continued on page 15)

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• Main Street (continued from page 1)

four annual awards conferred by the North Carolina Small Town Main Street (NCSTMS) program in the categories of organization (La Grange, N.C.), economic restructuring (Tryon, N.C.), promotion (Wilkesboro, N.C.) and design (Highlands, N.C.). The award distinguishes Tryon’s local revitalization efforts as stellar among the 105 communities in the NCSTMS program.

In addition to nominating the Tryon Depot for this year’s award, Crys Armbrust, Tryon’s Business and Tourism officer, Main Street manager, and then president of the Tryon Downtown Development Association (TDDA), initiated the discussion proposing the Depot renovation project to local business owner Andy Millard in early spring of 2010. Millard, recognizing the efficacy and feasibility of the project when

The renovated Tryon Depot opened to the public in January 2011 and has since captured a North Carolina Small Town Main Street Award of Merit in the category of economic restructuting. (photo by Andy Millard)

he ran the numbers, agreed to undertake the project, and shortly thereafter, he entered

into formal discussions with the Town of Tryon to acquit the project in consideration of a

long-term lease of the property.

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crophone and launch into “Blue Moon,” “Our Love is Here to Stay,” or a heartfelt “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”

Or your mind carries you back to the Golden Days of Radio, and you fetch your umbrella to insert yourself into the show’s “Mysterious Curtains” as it moves to Ebenezer Scrooge’s London.

If you dare, call the Tryon Little Theater Workshop at 828859-2466 and book tickets to “The 1940s Radio Hour.” And wear your dancing shoes so you’ll be comfy toe-tapping your tootsies off. For those of you too young to have experienced 1940s big band music in its day, you have our deepest sympathy.

For further information and photos: www.TLTinfo.org.

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•Main Street

of spirit by individuals who have contributed to the preservation of our community’s architectural assets.

Further, it recognizes the powerful positive communal efforts that these preservation efforts have in Tryon and Polk County to build citizen awareness of our local history and to instill community pride through our collective sense of heritage.

On the private investment side, the Depot project demonstrates how a single individual — in this instance, Millard — whose proactive civic generosity, by means of personal vision, has considerably enhanced a significant, publicly-held, historic property and created a vibrant business and gathering focal point in downtown Tryon.

Millard will receive the 2012 NCSTMS Award of Merit in Economic Restructuring on Jan. 31 upcoming in Salisbury, N.C. at the annual meeting of the Small Town Main Street program.

– article submitted

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The completely renovated Tryon Depot opened to the public in January 2011 and is a testament to the successful collaborative work of many. In this public/private investment, not only was a significant local landmark saved, that landmark now yields multiple uses, beyond its primary function as a place of business.

Moreover, the project involved the cooperative spirit of many individuals and organizations coming together and leveraging resources to accomplish the desired goal.

Prominent in this list is the Town of Tryon, the TDDA and the local STMS committee, the NC Rural Center, Brady/Trakas Architects and Mike Karaman Properties, among others.

On the public investment side, the Depot project promotes awareness of and appreciation for Tryon’s historic architectural catalog and celebrates the selfless generosity

Thursday, November 8, 2012 Tryon Daily Bulletin / The World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper

SERVING SINCE 1938

Grand Opening

Friday, November 9th • 7:30-5:00

Vendors Day 9:00am-2:00pm

• Paslode Tools • Irwin Tools • Milwaukee Tools • Valspar & Cabot Paints • Wooster Paint Brush • Simpson Strong Ties and various other vendors

representing many of our lines of quality doors, specialty lumber, railings and deck and much more.

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Rotary peanut sale

The Rotary Club of Tryon began selling gourmet peanuts and cashews at the IGA store in Tryon Wednesday, Nov. 7. All money from the sale of the nuts will benefit the causes Rotary supports, such as scholarships for local students. Rotarians Doug Bridges and Paul Sutherland are two of the reps you will see at IGA. (photo submitted)

Kocher part of SCAD’s team win The Savannah College of Art and Design’s equestrian team traveled to Plantation, Fla. recently as Florida Atlantic University hosted the last show of the quarter. The equestrian season will pick up again in January.

The competition started with all of the upper level classes. Senior Caroline Ingalls was third in her flat class and first over-fences.

Congratulations to Ingalls in that she won the Reserve High Point Rider of the show.

Freshman Michael Kocher of Tryon won both his flat and fences classes. Kocher won the over-all High Point Rider of the competition title. Kelly Difiglia was second in both of her novice flat and fences classes, bringing home great scores for SCAD. Other first place winners of the show were Ryan Genn in intermediate flat, Lauren McGuire in

Michael Kocher

novice fences, Hannah Friedman in advanced walk/ trot/ canter, and Remy Wells in beginner walk/trot/ canter.

Overall the team won its third consecutive show of the season.

The team won the IHSA with 42 points. Currently leading the region, the team also has the highest score for the Cacchione Cup. – article submitted

by Robert Belloir

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Give a gift that will be appreciated all year long!

Pictured left to right: Carlos Chavez, Destinne Schlabach, McKenna Callahan, Kayla McEntire, Maria Raposa, Cassidy Campbell, Ally Picone, Daniel Page, Trevor Arrowood and Will Ballard. (photo by Chauncey Barber)

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Polk FFA attends National FFA Convention On Oct. 24 - 27, 10 members of the Polk County High School FFA attended the 85th National FFA Convention and Career Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana.

More than 53,000 high school students from across the nation participated in this annual event.

Students participated in a career expo, listened to speakers such as former Olympic Gold

Obituaries

Robert Lewis Wilkins Robert Lewis Wilkins Jr., 78, of Spartanburg, died Tuesday, November 6, 2012, at Eden Terrace. Born October 20, 1934, in Polk County, N.C., he was the son of the late Robert Lewis Wilkins Sr. and Sallie Moore Wilkins.

A veteran of the U.S. Army and graduate of Spartanburg Tech, Mr. Wilkins was retired from R. D. Anderson Vocational School.

He was also a lifelong member of Green River Baptist Church, in Polk County, where he was a deacon and Sunday School teacher.

Survivors include his son, Robert “Robbie” Wilkins and wife, Tammie, of Boiling Springs, S.C.;

Medalist, Scott Hamilton and former NBA player Walter Bond and toured the English Buffalo Ranch and the National FFA Center and many other activities.

Special thanks to the trip sponsors including Doug and Allen Harmon of Green Creek, Polk County Farm Bureau, Carolina Farm Credit of Spin-

daughter, Patty Moore and husband, T.O., of Pauline, S.C.; grandchildren, Heather Moore and Seth Moore; brother, Tommy Wilkins and wife Helen of Spartanburg, S.C.; sister, Florence Walker and husband, Kenneth, of Spartanburg, S.C.; step-children, Patty Newton and Diane Owens; and step-grandchildren, Tyler Dills and Brianna Morgan. He was predeceased by his first wife, Joyce Brackett Wilkins and his second wife, Maxine Crook Wilkins.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, November 8, 2012, at Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, November 9, 2012, at Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel, by the Rev. Gary Curtis and the Rev. Danny Garrett. Burial with military rites by the U.S. Army Honors Team will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorials

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dale and Hendersonville and Polk County High School FFA. Chauncey Barber, Agricultural Instructor and John Vining, Polk County Cooperative Extension Director chaperoned the trip.

To see pictures of the Convention – like Us on Facebook at Polk County FFA. - article submitted

by Chauncey Barber

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may be made to Green River Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 2880 Ken Miller Road, Rutherfordton, N.C. 28139. The family is at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Florence and Kenneth Walker, 138 Len Court, Spartanburg, S.C. 29303.

The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff of White Oak Estates and Eden Terrace for the love, care and compassion during Robert’s time in their facilities.

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‘The man we know as Lincoln’ Nov. 14 Join the Congregational Church for an evening of looking back Jim Jackson at one of the nation’s most beloved presidents.

Jim Jackson local amateur historian, author, activist and Congregational Church mem-

ber will share facts and stories about President Lincoln. Jackson reveals many little-known characteristics and facts about Abe Lincoln. This free program begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 in the fellowship hall of the Congregational Church. The church is located at 210 Melrose Ave, Tryon.

Come at 5:30 p.m. and enjoy a homemade vegetable soup sup-

per, complete with homemade cornbread and dessert. The dinner is served by the Hands of Change Youth Service Group and is available for a donation to the youth activity fund.

For more information about Fun and Learning Night contact the Congregational Church 828859-9414.

– article submitted

by Lance Smith

Oak Grove Baptist’s Veteran’s Day service 828-692-6110

Oak Grove Baptist Church located at 826 Oak Grove Road in Landrum will hold a special Veteran’s Day service on Sunday, Nov. 11. The service will begin at 11a.m. with the

presentation of the flags by Junior ROTC of Landrum High School and recognition of all veterans.

This special service will also feature the bluegrass music of Jonathan

FISH AND PETS SHOP

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Specialized Grooming 603 1/2 Greenville Hwy., Hendersonville, N.C. 828-692-1143

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Buckner and Chosen Road. This exciting young bluegrass gospel group’s distinctive sound features Buckner on guitar and vocals, along with Jonathan Campbell on bass and vocals, Zach Alvis on mandolin and vocals and Jason Wheeler on banjo and guitar.

Pastor Lynn Stewart and the congregation of Oak Grove Baptist invite everyone, especially veterans and their families to attend this special service.

- article submitted

by Lynn Stewart

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Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri 8 - 12, 2 - 5 Tues & Thurs 8 - 12

YOGURT WORLD 361 E. Kennedy St. Spartanburg, SC 29302 We are purchasing diamonds, estate and antique jewelry, signed pieces and fine Swiss watches.

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For all your landscape supply needs.

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Real estate and development, Inc. 14960 Asheville Hwy., Gramling, SC

1911 Four Seasons Blvd., Hendersonville, NC 828-697-9686 • www.krispykreme.com

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Sunday School 10 a.m., Sun. Morning Worship 11 a.m., Sun. Evening Worship 6 p.m. • Wed. Prayer Meeting 7 p.m.

"If you need a ride to any of the services, please call the church office at (828) 894-8588 and our church van will pick you up!"

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“American Cuisine with a Twist” Blue Ridge Ringers holiday concerts Dec. 10, 16828-894-2440 and 17

The Blue Ridge Ringers, including Polk County residents Jane Stikeleather, Dr. Belynda Veser and Wanangwa Dever, will present several handbell concerts this holiday season.

Those events include: Fletcher Public Library, Monday, Dec. 10, 2 p.m. in the community

Church, Brevard, Sunday, Dec. 16, 4 p.m. Henderson County Public Library, Monday, Dec 17, 2 p.m. in Kaplan Auditorium The Blue Ridge Ringers is an auditioned community handbell group founded in 1995.

Music director is Robert

Corner of Peak St. & Hwy. 108 in Columbus

Currier of Brevard. This group of 13 experienced ringers is comprised of people from Polk, Henderson, Transylvania and Buncombe counties.

For more information, call 828-692-4910.

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And the winner in Sunny View is, Kit-Kat Mrs. Kelly’s fourth and fifth grade students at Sunny View Elementary completed a twoweek study on elections by conducting a school-wide mock candy bar election.

The students helped younger students make campaign posters and display them in the halls. They also wrote campaign speeches to share with the student body. Pictured left to right: Riley Lawter and Madison Pruette help a younger student vote for their favorite candy bar. (photo submitted by Julie Wilson)

Jim Wiprut, H.I.S.

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Tryon Elementary sees ‘The Giver’

On Oct. 24, Mrs. Corcoran and Mrs. Crosby’s Enrichment class at Tryon Elementary School traveled to The Diane Wortham Theatre in Asheville to see the play “The Giver.“ The one-woman play was an adaptation of the novel, “The Giver” by Lois Lowry. “The Giver” is the science fiction story of a utopian society in the future. Prior to the play, the students read “The Giver” as part of an author study of Lois Lowry. After the play the students were treated to a backstage tour and were able to meet the actress and ask questions about the play and theater life. (photo submitted by Denise Corcoran)

Results of Saluda Mountain duplicate bridge club Winners of the Saluda Mountain duplicate bridge game played on Nov. 5. are: First: Virginia Ambrose and Joe Bill Sloan.

Second: Veevee Blackshear and Pinckney Clement.

Third: Karen Doddridge and Linda Hall.

Fourth: Kris Diggs and Es-

ther Taylor.

Games are played on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. with a bridge discussion from 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. A partner is guaranteed.

Monday, Nov. 12, there will be no discussion and the game will start at 12:30 p.m.

- article submitted

by Tollie Ross

Read more online at www.tryondailybulletin.com

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Buy, Sell, Trade, Work …

With Your Neighbors!

LOST & FOUND A watch was found in the Lynn Post Office Parking lot about a month ago. If it is yours, please come in and identify.

Found in the valley on Hwy. 176. Black & White female puppy. Call to identify. 828-817-3096.

CLEANING SERVICES

You Deserve a Break Tommy's Have your office or Home Improvement home cleaned, min 3 hrs Roofs, renovations, siding, $10 off total, new cuscarpentry, decks, wintomers ONLY! Bonded & dows, screening. All Home Ins. 828-229-3014 Repairs. FREE estimates.

888-846-4094 Home: (828) 859 - 5608. deseriescleaning.com Cell: (828) 817 - 0436.

SERVICES

Lost - 2 weed eaters on Christmas WOW Factor Jervy Rd. in Tryon. Call Beautiful hard cover books 828-817-1254. They can with jacket of your family, friends or business pho be identified. tos. Lots of options, samples to show. Call 828-894-8280 for details!

GARAGE SALES Moving Sale Nov. 10. 9am - 3pm 1044 Blanton St. Columbus, NC

Sale NC/SC Stateline Storage Look for signs between Mamosa Carpet and Henson Brick Yard.

Thur. Fri. & Sat. 9a to 1p No reasonable offer re fused, clearing units, everything must go! New stuff added daily.

Soup Supper In Door Yard Sale Fundraiser For Missions Fri. 11/9, 5:30pm - Until Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Hickory Grove Church Rd, follow signs on Hwy 14 from Landrum towards Green Creek.

Meal is donations only.

Yard sale continues Sat. morning until 12:00

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

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Lost Keys Made For All Cars Call 828-577-0504

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

HELP WANTED Hospice of the Carolina Foothills

Miller Painting Interior / Exterior Also Pressure Washing Decks Patios & Siding Free Estimates Fully Insured 828-817-9530

is seeking a full-time Spiritual Services Manager.

To apply please visit our website at www.hocf.org.

E.O.E

PIERCE PAINTING & FLOOR SANDING Specializing in Exterior Painting - Quality Work Call Gene 864-357-5222

Marketing Consultant

PROFESSIONAL PRESSURE WASH We wash homes, decks, roofs, exterior/interior of gutters, etc. Also seal or stain wood. Exc ref.

Free Estimates.

Call 828-894-3701.

Saluda Construction: Grading, landscaping, driveways, land clearing, underbrushing, property maint. Stone, mulch, licensed, insured, bonded.

G. Eargle 828- 243-4300

CLEANING SERVICES

SERVICES/ REPAIRS

Complete Cleaning Home and Industrial cleaning, Taking new Clients. References available. 828-894-3132

Handyman Services Free Est. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, small jobs or big. Give us a call 828-817-7242 or 864-457 -6720

Tryon Daily Bulletin seeks a talented professional to join it's team as a Marketing Consultant. Qualified applicants should be goal-oriented, team players, well organized and trainable. The ability to sell across several different media platforms is essential.

Compensation plan includes aggressive commission & bonus plan, health/dental insurance, 401(k), paid life and disability insurance, & retirement plan.

To apply, please e-mail a resume, cover letter and earnings expectations using MARKETING CONSULTANT as the subject line to: betty.ramsey@tryondailybulletin.com No phone calls, faxes or walk-ins, please. Qualified applicants will be contacted directly for interviews.

HELP WANTED 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

Now Hiring

Cooks, Servers, Dishwashers.

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

CABINS

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MOBILE HOME RENTALS

NC MTN LOG CABIN

FOR RENT IN GREEN CREEK: 2 BR, 2 BA, nice mobile home on 1/2 acre lot. Garbage, grass mowing & water included. $500/m. No pets. Call 828-899-4905

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENTS

shell on 1.72acs.

EZ to finish. Reduced $79,900 OR new 2bd, 2ba, 1200sf cabin on 1.87acs. $139,500 Owner must sell.

Call 828-286-1666

FOR SALE BY OWNER 3 BR. 2 BA. on 6 wooded acres, 1375 SF finished living space, 1000 SF unfinished walk out bsmt Mstr Bdrm w jacuzzi, walk in closet, pvt deck Great Rm with Stone Fireplace Very Private Lg Deck Mtn Views $249,500 Call 828-894-6345

ONE TIME SPECIAL OFFER! Our best selling 3 bd / 2 ba singlewide with designer decor Please call 828-684-4874

Partially furnished apartment for rent. $395.

Also Studio Apt. $350.

(1 person only). Includes water. 188 Grady Ave. Tryon. 864-404-7216

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

Viewmont Apartments

Now Under New Ownership

1 bdrm apts. available.

Government Subsidized, elderly 14x70 2+2 used $15,804 16x80 2+2 used $21,995 handicapped, heat/air 16x70 3+2 New $28,995 included. Walk to town.

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

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Guest House

Laundry Aide/Security – Friday & Saturday – 3 p.m. - 3 a.m.

Previous experience preferred.

Apply in person at 70 Oak St., Tryon EOE

Columbus - Romantic Guest House

REAL ESTATE

2bd, w/d, a/c, 1.5ba, private. No pets. $650/month plus utilities.

Call 828-817-1262

2 BDR, 1 BTH in Columbus. Zoned residential/commercial.

828-817-0534.

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

TRUCKSDOMESTIC Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 Only 147k miles, new Michelins. 2003 Excellent condition.

Queen cab. All extras. $9500 Gold.

828-817-4085

828-817-2744

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT

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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2bd, w/d, a/c, 1.5ba, private. No pets. $650/month plus utilities.

Call 828-817-1262

$57,400 FSBO

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

Specials

Beautiful professional office space for rent.

From 150 sf - 1900 sf available. 2 locations: in White Oak of Tryon Columbus by I26 and OUSES FOR is now accepting Chamber of Commerce applications for the ENT Building. Call Mike at: following positions: 828-817-3314 PT Housekeeper Columbus - Romantic – Friday thru Monday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

CARS

For Rent Log House 2BR, 1BA,CA & H, hardwood floors, wood stove.

No smoking, no pets. $650/m Call afternoons 907-738-9950

WANTED

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BUY

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

828-243-4300

Wanted - Heavy Duty Sewing Machine for Sewing Leather. Reasonably priced. 828-894-2926

LIVESTOCK

MISCELLANEOUS

For Sale Large pony 3 yrs. 14.1 1/2, dark bay, reg. TB. Not yet broken but nice temperament.

Could make smart driving pony. $800. Tel: 864-457-3518 or keepngtimefarm1@wind stream.net

FOR SALE Upright piano, Albrecht & Co. Large handsome case with stool. $600 or best offer. Also rustic English country furniture, chest of drawers, chest and dressing table. Call 864-457-3518

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MISCELLANEOUS

LEGALS

LEGALS

GENUINE MARBLE TILE-12x12's -cream/terra cotta. 350 sq ft. $500-all.

Shelley Dayton 864-457-5680

Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on November 15, 2012 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Polk County, North Carolina, to wit:

sec. West 223.27 feet to the point of Beginning, containing 0.52 acre, more or less, as shown and delineated upon a plat entitled "Survey for Glenn Ruff, Coopers Gap Township, Polk County, North Carolina", dated June 25, 1996, prepared

by Butler Associates, Registered Land Surveyor, bearing plat Number 2960B.

LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, POLK COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Merlin L. Kipley and Marty Gill Kipley aka Marty G. Kipley to Hamrick, Bowen, Mebane, Greenway & Lloyd LLP Atty, Trustee(s), which was dated November 1, 2005 and recorded on November 4, 2005 in Book 334 at Page 156 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on August 7, 2006 in Book 344, Page 764, Polk County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned

Situate, lying and being in Coopers Gap Township, Polk County, and Beginning at a new iron pin located in the southeastern corner of the property of Jeffrey Lee Ballard and wife, Teressa E. Ballard as described in Deed recorded in Book 237, Page 80, Polk County Registry, and running from said beginning point thence North 1 deg.

44 min. 09 sec. West 62.82 feet to a new iron rod; thence North 29 deg.

03 min. 02 sec. East (crossing a new iron rod at 134.56 feet) 174.70 feet to a new iron rod in the line of the property now or formerly belonging to C. Wilson; thence with the line of the property now or formerly belonging to C. Wilson South 41 deg. 27 min. 16 sec. East 195.48 feet to an existing iron pin; thence with the line of property now or formerly belonging to R. Kress, South 72 deg. 00 min. 00

LEGALS

signs, Grantee, their heirs and assigns, and all others having a like right to use the same. Jeffrey Lee Ballard and Teressa E. Ballard, his wife, and Grantee agree for themselves, their heirs and assigns, that the costs of maintenance, upkeep and repair of said twenty (20) foot wide right of way and easement shall be borne equally by all parties having a like right to The above described use the same. property is conveyed together with a perpetual And being that same non-exclusive easement property as conveyed by and right of way, twenty deed dated October 16, (20') feet in width over the 1997, from Glenda Ruth access drive leading from R. Jackson, Trustee, et al North Carolina State to Roger E. Belanger and Road #1138 as shown Teodolinda Belanger, his and delineated upon the wife and of record in above referenced plat Deed Book 243 at Page and also as shown and 849, Polk County Regisdelineated upon a plat try. entitled "Survey for Glenn kipley.dew Ruff, Coopers Gap Township, Polk County, North Being the same property Carolina," dated June 25, as that described in Book 1996, prepared by Butler 253, Page 1682, Polk Associates, Registered County Registry.

Land Surveyor, bearing plat number 2961B, Save and except any rewhich plat is duly re- leases, deeds of release corded in Card File C at or prior conveyances of Page 1006, in the Office record. of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, North Said property is comCarolina, to serve as ac- monly known as 120 cess from the state main- Country View Lane, Mill tained road to and from Spring, NC 28756. the above described property; said easement Third party purchasers and right of way to be must pay the excise tax, used by Jeffrey Lee Bal- and the court costs of lard and Teressa E. Bal- Forty-Five Cents (45¢) lard, their heirs and as- per One Hundred Dollars

LEGALS ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are All Lawful Heirs of Marty Gill Kipley.

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LEGALS

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the party or parties in Carolina, LLC possession by the clerk Substitute Trustee of superior court of the Brock & Scott, PLLC county in which the prop- Attorneys for Trustee erty is sold. Any person Services of Carolina, LLC who occupies the prop- 5431 Oleander Drive erty pursuant to a rental Suite 200 agreement entered into Wilmington, NC 28403 or renewed on or after PHONE: (910) 392-4988 October 1, 2007, may, af- FAX: (910) 392-8587 ter receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental File No.: 12-03134-FC01 agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the land- Tryon Daily Bulletin lord. The notice shall November 1 and 8, 2012 also state that upon termination of a rental FC/KIPLEY, MERLIN agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under LEGAL NOTICE the rental agreement prorated to the effective date Current Openings of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee.

If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the An Order for possession deposit. The purchaser of the property may be is- will have no further remsued pursuant to G.S. edy.

45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against Trustee Services of

Part-Time / Water Treatment Plant Operator The Town of Tryon is taking applications for a Part-Time Water Treatment Plant Operator. Applicant must have at least a NC C - Surface Water Treatment Certification.

Approximately 20-30 hours per week. Weekends/Holidays expected. adv. 11/8, 15, 23 Tryon Daily Bulletin PLANT OPERATOR

Do you have available jobs?

Call 828.859.9151 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.

Tryon Country Club’s Dogfight Association completes season The Dogfight Association completed their season end championship this weekend in the 36-hole point quota format – The results are as follows:

First - (tie) Steve Walker and Brian Jones (+10) Third - Bill Sitton (+4) Fourth – (tie) Benji McCall and

Bill Miller (+1) Sixth – (tie) Russ Walker and Hub Arledge( -2) Closest to the hole winners were – Ethan Waldman, Gary Laughter, Butch Kennedy and Hub Arledge.

Monday Men’s Play Day, Nov. 5 was a two-player combined net

format. Winners included: First - Chuck Huneycutt – Norm Johnson (67) Second - Bill Basye – Wil Potter (68) Third - Jim Shirley – Joe Puma (69) Fourth - Barry Flood – Richard Barraud (70)

Scratch Scramble reminder – The club’s ninth-annual Scratch Scramble is set for this Thursday, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. This is an 18-hole gross score Scramble format (Captain’s Choice).

Following play the club will have its famous oyster roast.

– article submitted

by Marc Brady

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Letter to the Editor

Where is Morris?

To the editor: I have a question for the Town of Tryon, for the “kidnappers” who have been paid their demanded “ransom,” for anyone. Where is Morris? Having lived in the area off and on a good portion of my life, I have a long familiarity with and appreciation for our town icon. When I was a realtor I liked telling curious prospective

Letter to the Editor

Shame on you, America To the editor: Fool me once, shame on you – fool me twice, shame on me!

buyers the story of Morris and tying him in with our beautiful equestrian-oriented countryside as well as the town itself.

Now here we are in the midst of the most beautiful season we have here, when our roads are stopping places as well as thoroughfares for leaf-watchers, and we’re stuck still – over four months later – with that sorry excuse of a sawhorse.

Has anyone read Betty Frost’s history of Tryon? Do you know that in 1928 it took

two men one month to build the first horse that was, I might add, quite a bit larger than today’s version? Oh, and it had moving parts as well.

I think this has been handled very badly. Whoever (and that’s a big whoever, isn’t it?) has been contracted to repair this town treasure should make a public declaration of when Morris will be returned, a public apology for taking so long, and should too, perhaps, return to the town’s fund some of the

rather exorbitant sum charged to do the work in the first place.

Has anyone noticed also that Morris’ Facebook page has been taken down?

The people of Tryon deserve an explanation for this debacle. Or should I call it a boondoggle? Let’s all demand a deadline for Morris’ return the way his kidnappers demanded $12,000 from honest citizens – right down to the kids holding a lemonade stand on his behalf!

- Greer Prevatte, Tryon

In 2008, a fresh new face appeared on the scene with great ideas and dreams for this country, and so we elected Barack Obama.

He fooled us. Shame on you, Obama!

Fast-forward to 2012 – Obama runs for re-election against Rom-

ney. His only explanation for his failed policies? “I need four more years!”

When Romney offered a plan for job growth and reducing the deficit, Obama said it won’t work.

He didn’t tell us why or offer a better solution; just “it won’t work.”

And so, in spite of a $16 trillion debt, rampant unemployment and a Behghazi incident and cover-up, we re-elected Obama for four more years. He fooled us again!

Shame on you, America. Shame on you. You deserve what you get.

- Morton Poliakoff, Tryon

Letter to the Editor

Try conserving more To the editor: Ms. Dorothy Kirk’s letter in the Bulletin makes me think that she doesn’t really practice water conservation. I, too, am a single person household, and even though I live outside Tryon and pay the higher rate, my monthly water bill averages just $40.

That’s less than I was paying a local private water company 15 years ago. I’ve always seen any

changes in rates announced, so there’s no secrecy about it and it’s not a “back door tax.”

Suggestions to Ms. Kirk: (1) have a water-saver head in the shower, (2) wash two quart milk bottles, fill them with water, and put them in the toilet water tank to reduce the amount used with each flush, (3) run the dishwasher just once a week, and (4) launder just two loads - one whites, one colors - each week.

- Ty Martin, Tryon

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Gowensville Fall Festival supports community center The lines will form before 8 a. m. for breakfast at the Nov. 10 Gowensville Fall Festival.

A big favorite are the creamy grits topped with tomato-bacon gravy made by long-time breakfast cook, Penny Dean. Sausage, gravy and butter biscuits are also featured on the menu. Andy Zuidema’s grilled hot dogs have folks waiting patiently once the switch is made to lunch about 10:30 a.m.

The festival concludes at 2 p.m. with drawings for a king-size quilt made for the eighth year by Jean McRay and a gas grill donated by Freeman Gas. The festival takes place at the Gowensville Community Center, on Highway 11 near the intersection with Highway 14.

- article submitted

by Ellen Henderson Tony Martin of the Foothills Antique Power Association draws a lot of attention with a 1909 engine which he repaired after rescuing it from an old dairy farm near Camp Croft. (photo submitted by Ellen Henderson)

TDDA ornament auction donation deadline Dec. 4 The TDDA proudly hosts its annual ornament auction this 2012 Christmas season. Last year’s auction raised $800, all of which was graciously put towards the Tryon Gallery Trot’s budget for their season.

The auction will open on the evening of the TDDA sponsored Christmas stroll on Friday, Dec. 7 from 5-8 p.m. at Skyuka Fine Art. It will conclude with last minute bids and a reception on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 6-8 p.m. with bidding ending at 7 p.m.

Winning bidders not present will be notified. Prizes from local merchants will be awarded to

artists as well.

Local artists are invited to participate by donating handmade ornaments for this auction (multiple ornaments will be graciously accepted).

“Last year’s ornaments were outstanding little one-of-a-kind masterpieces,” said Steve Cobb, president of the TDDA. Many of them ended up having very exciting last minute ‘hot bidding wars. The TDDA is hopeful that many artists who have participated in any of the popular Tryon Gallery Trots will consider donating ornaments.

Donation deadline for the

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cafeteria. Call 828 749-3789 for tickets or pay at door.

City, noon -2 p.m. Call 828-8599230 or email polk@bbbswnc.org to register.

Tryon Fine Arts Center, Oil painting class for teens with Margaret Curtis, Saturdays, noon - 3 p.m.

Saluda United Methodist Church’s annual turkey dinner will be held Saturday, Nov. 10 5-7:30 p.m. in the Saluda School

9 to 5 Auditions, Tryon Little Theater holds auditions for “9 to 5 the Musical.” Sunday, Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. and Monday and Tuesdy Nov. 12 and Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. at Sunnydale. Info: 828-817-3843.

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Tryon Town Hall Closed in observance of Veterans Day. Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Mondays, Harmon

auction will be Dec. 4. Ornaments should be signed, ready to hang and dropped off at Skyuka Fine Art located at 133 N. Trade St. in downtown Tryon. They will be hung on a rotating Christmas tree for optimal viewing.

Prizes will be awarded to artists in three categories; highest money brought in by one ornament, hottest bid activity and most creative ornament.

For more information, contact Kim Nelson at Skyuka Fine Art; 828-817-3783, or info@skyukafineart.com.

– article submitted

by Kim Nelson Field/Tryon, 7 a.m. - noon.

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.

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.

REAL ESTATE

www.tryonfoothillsrealty.com 1x1 11/6,20; 12/4,18; 1/2/09,1/15 FTRT-025392

The 1940s Radio Hour

A Nostalgic Musical

Nov. 8-10 & 15-17 at 8 pm

Nov. 11 & 18 at 3 pm

Box Office Open TLT Workshop 516 S. Trade Street Mon-Sat, 10-1 Adults $20 Youth 18 and under $15 828-859-2466

www.TLTinfo.org

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PAC hikers, left to right, Peggy Burke, Anne Hodge, Liz Dicey, David McCullough, Mary Savard, Lois Torlina, Mark McCall, Don Clapp and Carol McCall, on the Nov. 2 hike to John Rock at Pisgah National Forest. Not pictured, Adel and Buck, rescue dogs from Foothills Humane Society. (photo submitted by Pam Torlina)

Want to go?

What: PAC Hike When: Nov. 16 Where: Walnut Creek Preserve

and is home to a variety of indigenous plant life, including rare and threatened species, as well as a wealth of animal life.

To assure the survival of these native plants and animals, the Stricklands donated a grant of Conservation Easement to the Pacolet Area Conservancy, which protects nearly 1,500 acres of the preserve in perpetuity. This Friday’s hike is a wonderful opportunity to witness firsthand how Conservation Easement agreements help protect the well- being of our rural landscape, and how thoughtful development can provide a sustainable balance for our environment. Only 25 wooded and equestrian home sites, averaging 20 acres each, will be developed on the 2,100 acres of Walnut Creek Preserve.

Hikers should wear appropri-

ate clothing and footwear; bring a bag lunch and/or snack and plenty of water. Please be sure to bring any personal medication that you may require. In case of inclement weather, contact the PAC office by 8:15 a.m. on the day of the hike to see if the hike will take place.

If you are interested in attending the PAC hike at Walnut Creek Preserve, please contact the PAC office to sign up by phone at 828-859-5060 or email landprotection@pacolet. org.

Hikers will meet in Columbus at the Bi-Lo parking lot at 8:30 a.m. or at McGuinn’s Exxon (located at the intersection of NC HWY 9 & McGuinn Road) at 9 a.m. to begin the journey to the preserve.

Since this is the last hike in PAC’s Fall Hiking Series, PAC welcomes last-minute participants. If you cannot make this hike, please visit www.pacolet. org or follow PAC’s Facebook page for information regarding PAC’s Spring Hiking Series planned to resume in February 2013.

– article submitted

by Pam Torlina

Cover up…

Outdoor enthusiasts and hikers are invited to join the Pacolet Area Conservancy (PAC) this Friday, Nov. 16, for the last hike of PACs Fall Hiking Series.

Fall colors will provide a sensational backdrop for a moderate 4-mile hike at Walnut Creek Preserve. Babs Strickland, owner and manager of Walnut Creek Preserve, will take hikers through the preserve’s varied natural resource areas. Hikers will enjoy mountain views, both open and wooded trail sections highlighting our region’s autumn glory; and they can enjoy a respite on a rocky perch beside a waterfall for a picnic or snack. The preserve is private land and the public is only allowed on the property by invitation, so take advantage of this unique opportunity to enjoy the serenity of this beautiful property.

The 2,100-acre Walnut Creek Preserve contains 2-miles of Walnut Creek, including a waterfall and more than 25 tributaries to Walnut Creek, most of which originate on the preserve.

The preserve is comprised of lush forests and pasture land

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Hike at PAC-Protected Walnut Creek Preserve