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TES recognized as Title I Distinguished School

The Mill Spring Ag Center is hosting a wreath-making workshop every Friday until Dec. 21 from 5-7 p.m. and every Saturday until Dec. 22 from 1-3 p.m.

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

Today

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Wednesdays, Fire Department in Green Creek, 7 a.m. - noon.

The Meeting Place Senior Center, Wednesday activities include Tai Chi, 9 a.m.; medication assistance; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; Wacky Wednesday, senior fitness and Italian club, 10 a.m.; bingo and bridge, 12:30 p.m.

828-894-0001.

Green Creek Community Center, quilters’ group, Wednesdays, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Saluda Center, Wednesday activities, Trash Train, 10 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga 12:30 p.m. For (Continued on page 2)

Tryon Elementary School was recognized by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction’s Federal Programs Division as a Title I Distinguished School Nominee Award for being one of the top six Title I schools in the state in student academic performance over three years. Pictured are Title 1 teachers Carey Upton (far left) and Kim McCool (far right) with students Samantha Chavez-Gonzalez, Amirah Gary, Annslee Kilgore, Amberlyn Scruggs, Jose Chavez-Bautista, Jeremiah Petoia, Preston Burnett, Cohen Edwards and Noah Simmons. See page 6 for the full story. (photo by Leah Justice)

Agencies collaborate to keep Polk County warm

by Samantha Hurst

Maintaining warmth in a home, even in the mildest of winters, often cripples the pocket books of families and the ability of agencies like the Polk County Department of Social Services

(DSS) to assist.

Polk County DSS has seen a significant decrease in funding for heating costs this year, said DSS Director Lou Parton, and they are relying on local organizations to step in and ensure

the community is protected from winter’s chill.

“This is a community situation that needs a community solution,” Parton said. “Yes, we (Continued on page 8)

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

Tryon Kiwanis Club, meets Wednesdays, noon, Congregational Church, 210 Melrose Ave., Tryon.

Female Domestic Abuse Intervention, Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340.

Male Domestic Abuse Intervention, Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340.

Polk County Economic & Tourism Development Commission (ETDC), meets on the last Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the First Peak Visitor Center conference room, 20 E. Mills St., Columbus. For information, call 828-894-2895.

Alcoholics Anonymous Tryon 12 and 12, Wednesdays, 6:30 7:30 p.m., Tryon Coffeehouse, 90 Trade Street.

Thursday

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

- noon, corner of Hampton Court and Hwy 108.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast, Thursday Men’s Prayer Breakfast will meet Nov. 29 at 8 a.m. at TJ’s Cafe, 456 S Trade St. in Tryon.

All are welcome. Bring a friend and order breakfast from the menu.

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

Saluda Center, Thursday activities: knitting group, 9:30 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga, 5:30 p.m. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www. saluda.com.

The Meeting Place Senior Center, Thursday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; devotions, 10 a.m.; bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m.; grocery shopping, 1 p.m.; yoga, 6 p.m. 828-894-0001.

Lanier Library Book Sale, One day only book sale, Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Lanier Library. The library is located at 72 Chestnut St. Tryon.

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, and short books. Storytime at 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers.

Call 828-457-2218.

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

TPS Holiday Show, runs through Dec. 22. Stop by 26 Maple Street in Tryon, ThursdaySaturday, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.

AA open discussion meeting, Happy, Joyous and Free, noon on Thursdays, Columbus United Methodist Church, 76 N. Peak Street, across from Stearns gym.

Rotary Club of Tryon, meets every Thursday at noon at Tryon Presbyterian Church on Harmon Field Rd. The Night Before Christmas Carol, Sunday, Dec. 16 at 3 p.m.

- Family Event, History, humor and the holiday come to life in this acclaimed performance. Actor David zum Brunnen portrays Charles Dickens and 17 familiar characters at Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon.

Landrum Christmas Parade, join other community members at 5 p.m. to kick-off the Christmas season with a parade through downtown. This year’s grand marshall is Joe Williamson of Williamson’s Paint.

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Local Weather Forecast:

Today

Tomorrow

Moon Phase

Today: Sunny, no chance of rain. High 59, low 33.

Thursday: Sunny, with no chance of rain.

High 60, low 34.

Sunny

Sunny

Monday’s weather was: High 55, low 38, no rain.

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.

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.

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

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.

TPS Holiday Show, TPS Holiday Show - runs through Dec. 22.

Stop by 26 Maple Street in Tryon, Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Seniors on Sobriety (SOS) AA Meeting, Fridays at noon, Polk County Chamber of Commerce Building, 2753 Lynn Rd. (Hwy 108), Tryon. 828-894-0293.

American Legion Post 250, weekly bingo games, Fridays, 7

p.m., 43 Depot St., Tryon. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Smoke-free.

Holidays Around the World TFAC fundraiser, Friday, Nov. 30 at 6:30 p.m. Christmas in England - Enjoy TFAC’s annual Christmas benefit event decorated like a Merry English pub.

Bluegrass Jam at the Mill Spring Ag Center at 7 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous, Saluda Senior Center, Friday, 8 p.m.

Saturday

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

Book Lovers at Lanier, Book Lovers meet Sat. Dec 1 at Lanier Library 9:30 a.m. to discuss books they’ve enjoyed. Open to all book lovers. 828-859-9535.

Grassroots Art Project, holds art classes to benefit Lennie’s Fund and the Humane Society, Saturdays from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

There is no fee for the class and all materials will be provided.

Classes are held at the Holy Cross Episcopal Church on Melrose Ave. in Tryon. Call 828-899-0673 for more information.

House of Flags Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Columbus.

Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free.

TPS Holiday Show, runs through Dec. 22. Stop by 26 Maple Street in Tryon, ThursdaySaturday, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.

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

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The final rendering of St. Luke’s Hospital’s new wing.

St. Luke’s Hospital to break ground for new patient-centered wing Amid fanfare and gold shovels, St. Luke’s Hospital friends and officials will signal the beginning of a $5.6 million construction project with the ceremonial groundbreaking and reception planned for 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 29, under the big tent near the hospital’s helipad.

The community is invited to celebrate the kick-off for construction of a six-bed replacement wing on the hospital campus, featuring enlarged patient rooms, a state-of the-art gym for physical rehabilitation, a new nurses’ station and a large, comfortable room for

family time.

“We will be moving dirt to signal progress,” said Ken Shull, chief executive officer for St. Luke’s Hospital. Shull along with several members of the hospital and St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees will par-

ticipate in a short program to mark the hospital’s first major facility upgrade since 1991 when a six-bed Intensive Care Unit was added.

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“We believe this new project will enable us to be more competitive with neighboring hospitals and more efficient for patient care.

And we expect it will engage the community and once again invoke great pride in our facility,” Shull said.

The new wing will connect to the administrative hallway of the hospital, which was originally

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tions, St. Luke’s Hospital will begin construction to add a new nursing care wing that will replace six outdated patient rooms, combine rehab services under one new roof, and ease inefficiencies inpatient care.

built in 1972. At that time 40 years ago, the 76-bed facility was modern, well-equipped and the pride of the community.

“Right now, we’re delivering state-of-the-art care in a 40-yearold building,” said general surgeon Dr. Jim Holleman, chief of staff and a member of the Board of Trustees at St. Luke’s Hospital.

“We are not as efficient as we

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should be, and we’re not as attractive as we could be. But these plans will allow St. Luke’s Hospital to provide improved aesthetics, efficiency and recovery for our patients. The new environment will, no doubt, enhance the patient experience and reflect the level of care patients receive.”

Shull agreed.

“Even with a dedicated staff who inspire confidence and excellence in patient care, we are faced with an aging facility, cramped patient rooms, and small bathrooms with narrow doorways that make it difficult to maneuver,” he said.

“And those are just a few of the challenges confronting our staff and patients.”

The expansion and extra room are also needed to accommodate an increasing number of patients who choose St. Luke’s for excellent nursing care and advanced surgical procedures, including orthopedic surgery, Shull said.

Like Dr. Holleman, Brian Rosenberg, MD, chief of surgery, is a member of St. Luke’s Board of Trustees. He and other members of the board have been instrumental in planning the updated patient wing, which is designed for patients recovering from general and orthopedic surgery.

The 15,000 square-foot addition will integrate natural aesthetics and mountain views to enhance recovery. Opening to a glass-walled hallway, six large, private rooms will be three times larger than the hospital’s current room size to better accommodate post-surgical care with space for visitors. With personal amenities and full bathrooms the new patient wing will also feature a large family waiting room and a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center, Shull said.

A large, open gym area and private treatment rooms will be equipped to enhance the care St. Luke’s patients currently receive in the off-campus rehab center. One-on-one therapy with a licensed physical therapist, occupational therapist or therapy assistant will remain a hallmark of St. Luke’s rehab center.

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TES recognized as Title I Distinguished School School awarded $20k grant

students to achieve, • established partnerships with parents, families, and the community, • implementation of sustained research-based professional development, and • innovation and modeling for other schools.

Selected schools are recognized in one of two categories.

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hospital’s foundation. No county tax monies will be used to fund construction, Shull stressed.

Beth Laughridge, campaign chair; Meshelle Colvin, executive director, and a committee of volunteers, successfully raised $1.8 million for the St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation’s Building on Excellence capital campaign.

“We are pleased that the Building on Excellence campaign has been so well received by our donors and our community,” Colvin said. “It’s obvious that people recognize the need for and benefit of a new patient care wing, and it’s evident that our community values St. Luke’s Hospital for the vital, life-saving services it provides to this community.”

Chair of the hospital’s Board of Trustees Fred Foy agreed.

“Our board, administration, staff and physicians are excited about the plans. We believe this project will energize the community for continued support and trust in St. Luke’s Hospital for their healthcare needs,” Foy said.

In late October 2012, Tryon Elementary was recognized by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s Federal Programs Division as a Title I Distinguished School for being one of the top six Title I schools in North Carolina in student academic performance over a three-year period. The recognition came with a $20,000 grant to the school.

The National Title I Distinguished Schools program recognizes exemplary Title I schools that hold students to high standards and demonstrate exemplary school effectiveness in: • teaching and learning based on the approved state curriculum, • use of research-based instructional strategies, • opportunities provided for all

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In addition, the new rehab center will feature unique therapies to resemble real-life activities for daily living, such as getting in and out of a car, which can be a difficult task for a patient who is recovering from orthopedic surgery. Patients will also benefit from technology that will provide improved patient safety and oneon-one aquatic therapy.

With additional space, the rehab center can expand the balance program to assess the risk for falling, combined with exercises to strengthen and prevent such fall injuries. In addition, a unique Lymphedema treatment program is available locally to save patients a trip out of the county for treatment.

The construction project, which should be completed by late 2013, is projected to cost $5.6 million. Additional funding will be available through bank financing and through contributions to the

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You’re Invited!

St. Luke’s Hospital’s Groundbreaking Ceremony

Please join us as we celebrate the groundbreaking of an impressive six-bed patient wing and state-of-the-art rehabilitation center!

Thursday, Nov. 29 3:30 p.m.

On the grounds of St. Luke’s Hospital

Reception to follow.

RSVP by Nov. 26 to (828) 894-2408.

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administer the funds that come from the state and feds but that is not sufficient to meet the needs of the community.”

Heating assistance from the Low Income Energy Assistance Program or LIEAP becomes available Monday, Dec. 3 through DSS. “With the LIEAP funds we anticipate that we’ll be able to serve around 100 households,” said Parton.

In the past, individuals on

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food stamps were automatically approved for a LIEAP payment based on how much heating their home cost, Parton said. A program calculated the allocated amount based on an individual’s heating bills.

Through this system, DSS served 709 households with a supplemental check in February 2011.

Last year, DSS served only 108 households – a dramatic drop – because of a loss of more than $150,000 in funding, Parton said.

During the state’s fiscal year 2011-2012, several Crisis In-

tervention Program (CIP) allocations enabled the agency to utilize $97,742 to assist 282 Polk County households. CIP funding received this fiscal year has only amounted to $56,462, utilized in assisting 189 households from July 1 – Oct. 19, 2012. For fiscal year 2012-2013, only $24,940 has been authorized. Depending on the heating source, the funds will serve about 100 households.

“Our CIP funds are gone and our LIEAP fund won’t go far,” Parton said. “We always get an initial allocation around August and another later on. This year

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what we got is what we got. They said we may not get any more.”

DSS plans to accept applications for assistance from LIEAP through Jan. 31, 2013, but there are restrictions. An individual must be 60 years of age or a disabled adult to receive the funds.

Payments will be made directly to the vendor in the amount of $200 or $400 depending on the source of heating.

The funds are available on a first-come, first serve basis. If funds are not exhausted for this population of individuals the monies will become available to all other households Feb. 1, 2013 – March 31, 2013.

Meanwhile agencies like Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry want people to know they can also lend a hand.

“We’re able to help in this time of cold weather and shortage of government funding. We have limited resources, but we will spread those resources as much as we can. When we see the need is greater than we have the ability to fund, we will ask the community for further help,” said Outreach Executive Director Carol Newton.

The trick for most of these organizations is the ever fluctuating cost of heating fuel.

“Everybody’s need is different – everybody’s bill is large. A $300, a $400, a $500 bill is not uncommon these days,” Newton said.

This means there is no way for Outreach or any other organization to predict how many people they can help each season.

Kim Pack with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said the department’s needy fund works hard to provide assistance where possible.

Pack said the fund received about $2,000 from a recent horse show held for its benefit but said that money dwindles rapidly when it takes hundreds of dollars to fill up someone’s gas tank. She said the department is also still waiting to hear whether or not it will receive an additional grant, (Continued on page 10)

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Two arrested in Jervey-Palmer break-in

by Leah Justice

Read more online at www.tryondailybulletin.com

The Tryon Police Department arrested two women from Georgia after being caught in the act of breaking into the JerveyPalmer building on Carolina Drive.

Tryon Police Chief Jeff Arrowood said on Nov. 19, a Tryon officer was on patrol and noticed a suspicious vehicle at the Jervey-Palmer building and after further investigation observed a door open to the building.

The officer called for assistance once inside the building and when other officers arrived four people were found inside.

Arrowood said officers observed property damage and

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which typically amounts to about $3,000.

“We are all checking with each other – talking back and forth – to make sure we are not doubling up so that as many people can get help as possible,” Pack said.

Newton said Outreach, DSS, Steps to Hope, The Meeting Place and others started talking about this a couple of months ago when they saw what the future was going to bring.

“We are working together to support the community,” Newton said.

“There’s just not any money and everybody is feeling it. We’re all in this together.”

what appeared to be property stacked near the door.

Shelly Johnson, 34, of Marble Hill, Ga. was arrested and charged with burglary, larceny, narcotics violations, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, damage to property and possession of burglary tools, according to police reports.

Laura Williams, 33, of Ball Ground, Ga. was also arrested and charged with burglary, larceny, narcotics violations, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, damage to property and possession of burglary tools, according to police reports.

Two juveniles were also found and charged.

Newton said this is why general support from the community is so important. General donations, not specified for a specific fund, give the organization the flexibility to help where needed.

“We have been very careful – as we are with all our money – so we can make it as elastic as possible,” Newton said.

Outreach provides money to cover the heating bills of residents in need through two resources.

The organization receives some monies from the JM Fund set up through the Polk County Community Foundation, while other dollars trickle in from Duke Shareholders’ funds. The (Continued on page 13)

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Warm your heart, neighbor’s home Thinking of winter in the mountains conjures up an idealic image of families sitting snuggly inside their home enjoying a meal or watching a movie.

Many families in our area however find themselves huddled inside their home in a less than idealic scene – bundled in layers, covered with blankets and shivering from the chill they simply cannot afford to rid from their home.

There’s no denying that heating a home is expensive; bills to fill a gas tank can spike to several hundred dollars.

Hundreds of Polk County residents face the staggering question of whether to heat their home or pay their rent.

Polk County’s Department of Social Services (DSS) is struggling to reach out to these people and prevent them from living without warmth. Unfortunately, funding through the government only stretches so far and those funds that are available dwindle each year.

That’s why it’s so encouraging to see DSS, Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry, Steps to HOPE, The Meeting Place and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office all working together to ensure that every penny is used to help the most individuals possible this season.

These agencies need the community’s support to make this winter a safe one for our neighbors.

This issue after all goes beyond making sure a person is comfortable. We all know how to put on an extra pair of socks or a thicker pair of sweat pants to warm up. But for these people it’s not a matter of just keeping the thermostat lower to save money. Not having heat at all is a reality for many and it can lead to life-threatening illnesses, especially for our elderly.

The encouraging news is that there are ways we all can help. Maybe this year, when you are thinking of the gifts that truly would go the furthest, consider the gift of heat for an individual. Outreach excepts donations of both monetary support and even wood to turn up the thermostats or light fires in your neighbors’ homes.

To offer your support or assistance in simply splitting a pile of wood, call Outreach at 828-894-2988.

If you need assistance, don’t hesitate to call Outreach or DSS at 828-894-6633 or 828-894-2100.

The Tryon Daily Bulletin The World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper Betty Ramsey, Publisher Editor Designer Reporter

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Samantha Hurst Gwen Ring Leah Justice

Worth the price?

To the editor: $12,000 to restore Morris? He

Potential group home restriction in Columbus harmful To the editor: What is a disability?

Who are the disabled?

These are questions that we here at Synergy In Action deal with on a daily basis. There are many answers to those questions; there are technical and medical answers, theoretical answers, theological answers and the answers that lie in the deep-seated beliefs of Letter all of us. For the staff to the and families served Editor

by Synergy In Action Inc., a disability is an opportunity to help, and a disabled person is someone who needs a little extra help.

If you apply that definition in everyday life, then aren’t we all disabled sometimes?

Synergy In Action, Inc. has provided extra help to the disabled in Polk and Rutherford counties for 10 years.

We provide housing for those that need it, as well as in-home assistance for people living alone or with family. In that respect, Synergy In Action Inc. may be helping in your neighborhood right now.

The purpose of our services and group homes is to allow individuals with disabilities to maintain housing that is safe, clean and healthy while they get the help they need. There is no citizen in Polk County that deserves less than these standards. The residents of Synergy In Action Inc. go through a screening process to ensure that they are a good fit for the home as well as for the county.

looks very nice, but unbelievable.

Is he lined with gold?

– Sharon Smith, Saluda There are policies in place to ensure that no person with a criminal or violent history will be accepted into our programs. The residents and family members of those in our group homes have had no corresponding legal issues and no disturbances of the peace for these years.

In fact, Synergy In Action, Inc. is not standing against Columbus enacting the allowable zoning restrictions if the council sees fit.

It has never been the intention of Synergy In Action to do anything unlawful, unethical or against the public good. There have been no laws or ordinances broken by the opening of any of the group homes in this area, and Synergy will continue to abide by the relevant laws if any changes are made. Although the council is within its legal rights to enact this zoning restriction, Synergy In Action Inc. would like for all people involved in this decision to consider the discriminatory tone of the act.

People with disabilities have the same need as any other human being. They are your neighbors already. They are your church members and in your family or your friends’ families. There are disabled adults in every walk of life and they are a daily blessing to those around them.

Synergy In Action, Inc. is a group home provider. We are also a consumer of goods and services and an employer in Polk County.

We hope to continue to be a vital contributor to the successful life of Polk County and all its citizens.

- Kathy W. Romich, executive administrator, Synergy In Action, Inc.

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Letter to the Editor

Executive privilege To the editor: In his letter, published Nov. 20, Morton Poliakoff of Tryon characterized President Obama as “an arrogant, underhanded and manipulative person who, if he doesn’t get his way, will bypass Congress, evoke executive privilege and force his programs on the American public.”

Perhaps Mr. Poliakoff is not aware that the right of a president to invoke executive privilege was provided in the U.S. Constitution (Article II, Section 1), and that every single president since George Washington has used it.

Nor is President Obama’s use of executive privilege outside the bounds of our most recent presidents. Per The American Presidency Project, President Obama had invoked executive privilege 138 times as of Sept. 28, 2012 (not the Internet fabrication of 900-plus times). Here’s a comparison of

Obama’s use of executive privilege (EP) with that of his most recent predecessors: • George H.W. Bush used EP 166 times in his four years in office.

• George W. Bush used EP 291 times in eight years.

• Bill Clinton used EP 364 times in eight years.

• Ronald Reagan used executive privilege 381 times in eight years.

Although not recent, the all-time executive privilege champ is FDR, who invoked it 3,522 times during his 12 years in office (1932-45), while leading the nation out of the Great Depression and through World War II. As for “forcing his programs on the American public,” since President Obama has been elected twice with majorities of both the popular and electoral college votes, it would seem that the American public – at least those who vote – have favored the vision, policies and programs he has espoused over those of the opposing presidential candidates.

- Judy Heinrich, Collinsville

• Heating

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later funds were made available when the most recent Duke rate increase was approved, Newton said, and a certain amount was set aside to come back to communities to assist low-income residents with heating costs.

Outreach can only provide Duke Shareholder monies to cover the costs of bills for Duke customers. But she said those funds would stave off the cold in quite a few homes this winter season.

“It is the defining difference that will make this year work,” Newton said.

Outreach also relies on donations of firewood to keep many homes’ wood-burning fireplaces and stoves going.

The organization receives firewood through a number of churches such as Congregational Church of Christ and Seventh Day Adventist, as well as individuals.

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Holy Cross Episcopal Church has also started a program to help the ministry receive wood, get it cut and get it split. Volunteers are always needed to cut and split the wood, she said.

Last year, Outreach provided 84 loads of wood to the community.

If you or someone you know is in need of heating help this winter, Outreach opens Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. No appointments are necessary but individuals needing assistance must go through an interview process.

To find out what documentation you need, call Outreach at 828894-2988.

Applications for the LIEAP will be taken Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at Polk County Department of Social Services 231 Wolverine Trail Mill Spring, NC 28756 For additional information about LIEAP, contact Polk County DSS at 828-894-6633 or 828894-2100.

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GARAGE SALES Adawehi Christmas Sale Sat Dec. 1st, 9am-4pm Clothing, artisan gifts & toys. 828-894-5260

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We are moving & hate to give up the following: Lrg lazy boy sectional leather sofa & ottoman, color warm toast. Oval Knob Creek, Cherry dining rm table w/ extra leaf, 4 Windsor side chairs.

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proved commercial kitchen available for hourly rentals at very reasonable rates. Also 2000 sf fully handicap compliant facility rental available for holiday parties. Dishes, tables, chairs , refrigeration, ice machine and NCDEH commercial kitchen available for use as well. 828 817-1068

MEDICAL/ DENTAL AUTUMN CARE OF SALUDA is looking for quality, caring individuals to join our health care team.

Positions available include:

RN Unit Supervisor (Days) 2nd Shift RN/LPN 2nd Shift CNA We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Apply at Autumn Care of Saluda 501 Esseola Drive Saluda, NC 28773 or staffdev108@ autumncorp.com

HELP WANTED Experienced Plumber’s Helper All applicants must have reliable transportation and phone. Background check & drug screening per formed. Applicants must pick up an application @ 8:30 a.m. Monday - Friday. Hyder Plumbing Company, Inc. 615 N. Howard Ave. Landrum Help Wanted to install glue in wood floor. The Lake Adjer area. The week of Dec. 3rd. Call 864-420-1888 for more information.

Hospice of the Carolina Foothills is seeking a full-time Spiritual Services Manager.

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

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

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

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

The Tryon Daily Bulletin seeks a new member for its circulation depart ment. The qualified candidate must be 18, possess a drivers license and be able to lift at least 50 lbs. This position requires most of its work nights and weekends. 25 hours per week. Call Tony Elder after 3 p.m. at 828-859-9151.

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House for sale by owner FOR RENT IN GREEN 2BR/1BA in Town of Tryon CREEK: 2 BR, 2 BA, nice $65,000.00 New furnace & mobile home on 1/2 acre hot water hearter. Please lot. Garbage, grass mowcall 828-817-2416 ing & water included. anytime! $500/m. No pets. Call 828-899-4905

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Hunting Country. 1200 sf, Government hardwood floors, fire Subsidized, elderly place, all appliances incl.

Partially furnished op- handicapped, heat/air tional. $825/month. Call included. Walk to town.

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COMMERCIAL FOR RENT

Offices and possible retail space available in downtown Columbus. Ample parking and one of the highest daily traffic counts in Polk County. Particularly interested in comGreen Creek - 5BR, puter related business and 2BA house surrounded by willing to trade portions of pasture, overlooking pond. rent in exchange for serv$800/ mo. 864-472-8576 ices. 828 817-1068 or 864-205-3709.

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

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

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White Wicker Dinette Set 2 Bedroom 2 bath near 4 cushion chairs, 42” glass Polk County Middle & top table excellent condition $400 Call High School on Fox 828-859-2423 Mountain Rd. $475 per month + security deposit.

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Station Wagon, 110k miles, Extra Nice! $3995/ negotiable Jerry's Auto Sales 864-579-0048 Lincoln LS, 2004. Looks and runs like new. New tires. 130k miles. Asking $6000. Cream color, leather, 6 cylinder. Call 828-329-1199 or 828-696-3115

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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.

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Tryon Antique Mall open house

Manager T ina Hewitt announces Tryon Antique Mall’s 11th Christmas open house Sunday Dec. 2 from 2 to 5 p.m.

As in years past owners Heike and Bruce Wrenn will join in the festivities. As hosts they look forward to visiting with the guests and antique dealers. A full array of holiday goodies will be available along with a drawing of door prizes and special discounts offered by the venders.

Tr yon Antique Mall is located on Rt. 176 after/ before the NC and SC state line. For more information, call 828-859-2756.

At right: Tina Hewitt with her daughters, and helpers, Railey and Hailey. (photo by Anne Regan_

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LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF POLK FILE # 12CVS000212 In the General Court of Justice Superior Court Division Before the Clerk HORSE CREEK MASONIC LODGE # 719 AF & AM Plaintiff Vs ANTHONY LYNN GRIGG NOTICE OF SALE OF LAND UNDER EXECUTION Defendant By virtue of that certain execution directed to the undersigned from the Superior Court of Polk County in the action entitled Horse Creek Masonic Lodge #719 AF &

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AM versus Anthony Lynn Grigg, I will, on the 6th of December, 2012, at 1 :00 p.m. at the Polk County courthouse door in the Town of Columbus, sell to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy the execution, the parcel of real property described following the name of the judgment debtor herein after set out.

The execution was issued pursuant to judgment duly recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court for Polk County, and the execution is in the amount specified following the name of the judgment debtor and the description of the real estate, plus costs of sale, as follows:

The following described real property is located in the Columbus Township, Polk County, North Carolina and is listed for taxes for the year 2011 in the name of Anthony Lynn Grigg, the judgment debtor, and described as follows: Being Lot #2, containing 1.1 acre, as shown upon a plat entitled, "survey for Robert F. Barber, Polk County NC", Dated October 16t\ 1970, as revised April 20, 1972, by W.N. Willis, Engineer on Map Slide A-108 Page 1 (Formerly Book 7, Page 1) in the office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, to which plat reference is hereby made for greater certainty of description.

The above described

property is the same property conveyed to the Grantors herein by deed from Tryon federal Savings & Loan Association, dated September 7, 1988 and recorded in Book 199 Page 2072, Polk County Registry The Grantors herein reserve unto themselves a life estate in the above described property. The above described property is conveyed subject to the following exceptions. (a) Subject to rights of way for all public and subdivision roadways (b) Subject to rights of way for all public utilities (c) Subject to restrictive and protective covenants as set out in that certain deed recorded in Book176, Page 1056,

Polk County Registry (d) Subject to applicable zoning ordinances; and (e) Subject to a life estate being reserved in the grantors herein The sale will be made subject to all outstanding taxes and all local improvement assessments against the above-described property not included in the judgment in the above-entitled cause.

The sale will be for cash and the highest bidder will be required to post ten percent of the bid or $750.00, whichever is greater, at the time of the sale with the remainder due at tender of the deed.

This the 14th day of November, 2012.

Donald Hill

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NC 28718 on or before Sheriff of Polk County By: Sgt. Clayton Price the 7th day of February, 2013, or this Notice will Deputy Sheriff be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons inTryon Daily Bulletin debted to said Estate will Nov. 21 and 28, 2012 please make immediate payment.

SHERIFF’S SALE

LEGAL NOTICE CREDITOR'S NOTICE

Arthur Franklin Williams Executor of the Estate of Rachel Pittman Williams, Deceased

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Tryon Daily Bulletin Rachel Pittman Williams, November 7, 14, 21, and deceased, late of Polk 28, 2012 County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons EST/WILLIAMS, R. having claims against the Estate of said deceased Selling your home?

Advertise here and to exhibit them to the unsell it faster. dersigned Executor at 569 Solomon Jones Call Classifieds Road, Cedar Mountain, at 828.859.9151.

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Exhibits & Events Bravo Marketplace, 285 N. Trade St., Tryon. Collection includes works by Linda Hudgins, Jim Shackleford and Mara and Ford Smith. Gallery open Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Ferullo Fine Art Studio, 140 Pacolet St., Tryon. Patricia ColeFerullo showing a new series of watercolors in the studio/gallery.

Open by appointment. 828-859-3177. The ongoing expressive watercolor group continues to create new and exciting paintings, many of which will be shown in the halls of St. Luke’s Hospital during the holiday season.

Honking Tonkers Gallery, 78 East Main St., Saluda. 828-7491070. Offering mandala classes every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. There is a small fee for the class.

Kathleen’s Gallery, 66 E. Main St., Saluda. Gallery hours are Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information, call 828-859-8316.

Mill Spring Agricultural Center (MSAC), 156 School Road, Mill Spring. Nov. 30, Bluegrass Jam, 7 - 8 p.m. Dec. 1, Gospel Music benefiting MSAC and WJFJ AM Radio, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 2:30 p.m., Polk County Historical Association’s Christmas and Holiday Music and Memorabilia will be held at the MSAC’s auditorium.

Skyuka Fine Art, 133 N. Trade St., Tryon. “Fall with Me,” featuring the recent works of nationally-known artist and portrait painter Bart Lindstrom. Show continues through the end of November. Dec. 1, 5 to 8 p.m., opening reception for “Variations” show featuring works by Dawn Whitelaw. Show runs through the end of December.

Thompson Garden Gallery and Outdoor Living, 83 Palmer St., Tryon. Showcasing local artists and craftsmen. Gallery and showroom hours 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Saturday. For more information, call 571-216-6093.

Tryon Arts & Crafts School, 373 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon.

Holiday Gift show, runs until Dec. 22. Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Holiday classes now in session.

Call 828-859-8323 for class schedule.

Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Nov. 30, TFAC’s Annual Holiday Fundraiser. Dec. 13 “Do-It-Yourself Messiah” Tryon Painters & Sculptors, 26 Maple St., Tryon. Students of Lindsey Moore’s inspired drawing class will showcase their work now through Nov. 30 at the Tryon branch of Bank of America. Holiday show now until Dec. 22.

Upstairs Artspace, 49 South Trade St., Tryon. “Wonderland” Holiday Bazaar. Wonderland opens on Dec. 7 with jewelry, crafts and other creative gifts made by local artists. Each purchase will support a local artist. Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 828-8592828, frontdesk@upstairsartspace.org, www.upstairsartspace.org.

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Live Music Thurs. Nov. 29 Purple Onion Mare Wakefield Fri. Nov. 30 Kyoto’s ‘Downstairs’ Team Trivia Saluda Grade Café Allen Dillman and Todd Neal with friends, 6/6:30 p.m.

Saluda Inn & Wine Cellar Chelsea Lynn LeBate Stone Soup Live entertainment, 7:30 p.m.

Zenzera Mud Lick Sat. Dec. 1 Hare & Hound Live music w/ Daryl Rice Party Place & Event Center 7′ Eighty 9′ Band

Purple Onion Overmountain Men Zenzera Jim Peterman, Shane Pruitt and Bill Fletcher Sun. Dec. 2 Larkin’s in Columbus Fred Whiskin, 11:30 a.m.

Stone Soup Live entertainment, 11 a.m.

Copper Mill Polk County Jam Session, 3 to 10 p.m.

Thurs. Dec. 6 Purple Onion One Leg Up Fri. Dec. 7 Kyoto’s ‘Downstairs’ Christmas Stroll After-Party, ft. Red Dog and his Trio Saluda Grade Café Allen Dillman and Todd Neal with friends, 6/6:30 p.m.

Movies

Tryon Theater, 45 S. Trade St., Tryon.

Nov. 28 - Dec. 2 - Arbitrage Dec. 5 - 9 - Flight

Music Venues Copper Mill - Hwy. 108 E. Columbus, 828-894-2440 Hare and Hound - 101 E. Rutherford St., Landrum, 828-457-3232 Larkin’s - 155 W. Mills St., Columbus, 828-894-8800 Kyoto’s - 112 N. Trade St., Tryon, 828-859-9043 Mama Loca’s, Saluda - 1346 Ozone Dr., Saluda, 828-749-1130 Melrose Inn - 55 Melrose Ave., Tryon, 828-859-0234 Purple Onion - 16 Main St., Saluda, 828-749-1179 Party Place & Event Center - Friendship Rd., Saluda, 828-749-3676 Saluda Grade Café - 40 Main St., Saluda, 828-749-5854 Saluda Inn & Wine Cellar - 229 Greenville St., Saluda, 828-749-9698 Tryon Fine Arts Center - 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon, 828-859-8322 Wine Cellar - 229 Greenville St., Saluda, 828-749-9698 Zenzera - 208 E. Rutherford St., Landrum, 864-457-4554

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St. Luke’s Hospital volunteers honored for hours of service Did you know that in 1948 the “Women’s Auxiliary of St. Luke’s Hospital” was formed? The Auxiliary had a canning committee that canned and preserved food from their gardens for hospital use.

There are many ways volunteers contribute to St. Luke’s Hospital. The hospital’s Cherry Smock volunteers are responsible for the delivery of juice and daily newspapers to patients each morning. There are also volunteers responsible for delivery of patient mail and flowers each afternoon.

St. Luke’s Hospital volunteers who share their time and talents to make a difference in the community were recently honored with a luncheon.

Those honored for 100 hours of service were Libby Boone, Mary Boekholder, Sandy Everhart, Seymour Noren, Jim Parres and Kathy Watson.

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St. Luke’s Hospital volunteers Sandy Everhart, Seymour Noren and Libby Boone. (photo submitted by Jennifer Wilson)

St. Luke’s Hospital volunteers Ruth Cantrell, Wendy Field, Chuck Huneycutt and Gail Parres were recently honored for 250 hours of service during a luncheon held earlier this month. Shown are Wendy Field and Chuck Huneycutt. (photo submitted by Jennifer Wilson)

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• St. Luke’s volunteers (continued from page 18)

Above: The volunteer honored for 500 hours of service was Paul Foster, Jeane Helms, Bob Lyon, Fran Tatnall and Frank Williams. Right: Elaine Laing and Leo Tarpley committed 750 hours of service. (photos submitted

by Jennifer Wilson)

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General Motors alumni lend an ear to holiday melodies Christmas melodies will fill the dining room at the Dec. 6 luncheon of the General Motors Alumni Club of Western North Carolina. The luncheon will be held at the Cedars in Hendersonville, starting at 11:30 a.m. The musical revue will be performed

by Blissing, an a capella trio consisting of Diane David, Eileen Douglas and Lynn Nichols. The trio is well known throughout Western North Carolina for its uniquely vibrant sound, its harmony, and its homespun humor.

Club members, spouses and guests are invited to participate in the holiday celebration.

Details are available by calling 828-692-5811. Club membership consists of GM retirees or former employees who live in Henderson, Buncombe, Polk, Rutherford and Transylvania counties.

– article submitted

by Ernie Mazzatenta

Blissing members Eileen Douglas, Diane David and Lynn Nichols. (photo submitted)

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Community should be proud of local Prayer Patriots The View From Sandy Plains Opal Sauve 828-863-2437

Mark your calendars now for two special musical programs to be held at Green Creek First Baptist Church in December.

The children of the church will perform on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m., and the adults program will begin at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 23. Visitors are welcome.

Aren’t we proud of the many Prayer Patriots of America, who gave of their valuable time and talents to pray for our country?

Last month, about a hundred ministers and Christian laymen gathered each week at the Philadelphia Presbyterian Church in Landrum to pray. Dr. Alastair Walker, former pastor at First Young Peoples Christian Union (YPCU) at Sandy Plains ARP Church in Sept. 1950. Shown are: front row, Baptist Church in Spartanburg, Mickey and Peggy Durham, Betty Willard, Lois Greenway, (unknown person), Ruth Turner, Eloise Camp and organized this community event, Betty Jean Morris; back row, Albert Durham, Preston McDade, Harold Durham, Alvin Koon, Dorothy Mathis, saying, “It seems, as a nation, we Charles Pittman, (unknown person), Hazel Roddy, Myrtle Morris and Viola Abrams. (photo submitted) are turning away from what we have always been: a God-fearing was handed to me by Mr. Amos lived in Sandy Plains. In Mort husband’s big metal building now Wilson, one of Polk County’s most Cornwell’s memoirs, (How Come stands). Mr. Abrams also showed nation.” a Church at Sandy Plains) he me where the old church’s well When Dr. Walker talked to nu- beloved educators.

When I was writes, “About the year 1820, a was located, and told about things merous pastors of a child, he was man by the name of Norton was his father had told him about the different denomithe principal at riding along by the crossroad at first wooden church. Many years nations who also Want to go?

Green Creek Sandy Plains. He got down off later, that Southern Presbyterian had concerns, he What: Green Creek High School, his horse, cut him a switch, says Church merged with the Associate decided to orga- First Baptist and later, Mill to the man that was with (him,) Reformed Presbyterian Church at nize the united Church musical Springs School. “This certainly is a pretty place. Hillcrest, and that Sandy Plains prayer group. programs M r. W i l s o n I will call it Sandy Plains. Well, ARP Church is still going strong That resulted in knew that Sandy it was not long till old man John today. It is located less than half a ministers and When: Childrens Plains (and my Abrams took a look at the place. mile from the original Presbytechurch members program, home in particu- He went to the speculator (office) rian Church, at 350 Sandy Plains from a number Sunday, Dec. 16 lar) was in a tru- and bought one hundred acres of Road. of different de- at 6 p.m.

Adults program, ly historic area, land. (He) ran his line each way Happy birthday to Tressie n o m i n a t i o n s so he gave me from (the) fork of (the) road.”

Brady, John Edwards, Amber coming together Sunday, Dec. 23 copies of M.A. That 100 acres includes the Stott, David Roddy, Preston Colfor these com- at 6 p.m.

(Mort) Corn- one-acre that my home now sits lins, Kenny Cochran, Benjamin munity prayer Where: Green Creek well’s memoirs. on, and where I and my family Page, Doug Harmon, Ricky Pate, meetings. Thank First Baptist Those memoirs have lived for 40 years. When we Linda Holbert and Melissa Metyou, Dr. Walker. Church turned out to be bought this house, Mr. Marshall calf.

As some of one of the best Abrams, (then in his 80s) showed Among those couples celyou may already know, I am a charter member of gifts that I have ever received. I me where the first brush arbor ebrating wedding anniversaries the Polk County Historical As- have shared them with dozens of (for worship services) had been this month are Kenny and Kathy sociation, having joined when the people, and have quoted Cornwell located. He showed me graves of Cochran, Hunt and Janice Hardin the early settlers, and where the and Marvin and Dora Arledge.

PCHA was organized in 1977. in articles and speeches.

Before gold mining had turned first wooden Presbyterian church Congratulations to all of you!

Since that time, I have worked to If you have news of this area, preserve local history, and one of the Collinsville area into a hub- building was built. (Actually, it my favorite stories from the past dub of activity, only a few families was located on the spot where my please call me at 863-2437.

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Lattimore’s latest book focuses on southern plantations Initial printing of 25,000 copies

Southern Plantations: The South’s Grandest Homes, was published on Nov. 20 by Shire Publications Ltd. of Oxford, England.

exist today for preserving and maintaining these old manStories of the South’s most sions.” historic and significant plantaShire Publications, a divitions are the subject of a new sion of the Osprey Publishing book to be released by author Group, is a leading publisher of and historian, Robin S. Lat- history, heritage and nostalgia timore. books in Great Britain. The The book, Southern Plan- initial printing of Lattimore’s tations: The book is South’s 25,000 copG r a n d e s t “I chose to write about ies. It will Homes, was several landmark structures be sold in published on while incorporating the the United Nov. 20, by Kingdom, Shire Publi- stories of many lesser-known Canada and cations, Ltd. plantations. It was also the United of Oxford, States.

E n g l a n d , important to me to write Editors at and will be about a number of plantation Shire Pubd i s t r i b u t e d homes that are no longer lications in the Unitapproached e d S t a t e s standing, and to explain that L a t t i m o r e

by Random many obstacles exist today for with an ofHouse Inc. preserving and maintaining fer to pubThe book lish the title f e a t u r e s these old mansions.” after re-- Robin S. Lattimore viewing his more than 40 homes built books, “Ruduring the 18th and 19th cen- ral Splendor: Plantation Houses turies in southern states from of the Carolinas,” published in Virginia to Louisiana. Special 2009, and “Across Two Centuemphasis is placed on the ar- ries: The Lost World of Green chitectural style of each house River Plantation,” published and on the agricultural system in 2003. Both of those titles of cash crop development that received the North Carolina made plantation homes pos- History Book Award from the sible.

NC Society of Historians.

The book includes dozens of Lattimore is an award-winphotographs including vintage ning journalist and author images gleaned from the collec- of more than 20 books that tions of the Library of Congress celebrate the people, history and the National Archives in and traditions of the AmeriWashington, D.C. can South. He was named the “Writing this book allowed North Carolina Historian of me the opportunity to travel the Year in 2009, and serves around the South to visit and as president of the Rutherfor study some of the most incred- d County Historical Society ible houses in this country,” and as an Official Historian said Lattimore. “I chose to of Rutherford County. He is write about several landmark a former staff member of the structures while incorporating Tryon Daily Bulletin. the stories of many lesserFor more information about known plantations. It was also the book visit these websites: important to me to write about www.shirebooks.co.uk, www. a number of plantation homes randomhouse.com, www.amathat are no longer standing, and zon.com, or check with local to explain that many obstacles booksellers.

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Landrum Library presents a workshop on iPads and iPhones Do you own an iPad or iPhone or are you considering purchasing one?

Tech specialist Cheryl Berry will present a workshop on iPads and iPhones at the Landrum Library Thursday, Dec. 6, beginning at 6:30 p.m. She will give basic beginning instructions on how to use your devices as well as tips and shortcuts.

Berry will cover using the devices for fun and to improve productivity and communications.

She will demonstrate what can be done with iPads and iPhones that cannot be done with other

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Gospel music concert benefiting the Mill Spring Ag Center and WJFJ AM Radio.

Monday

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Mondays, Harmon 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. 828-749-9245.

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

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family Member Support Group, meets in Columbus on the first Monday of the month, 10 a.m. - noon. For info and/or location, contact Lisa at 828-894-0104 or Annie at 864457-7278.

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.

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

devices. Instructions on apps available and their uses will be covered briefly in the workshop.

If you own an iPad or iPhone bring your device with you and find out how to make better use of it. If you are thinking of making a purchase of an iPad or iPhone, Berry will introduce you to the many things they can do in order to help you decide if they are the right device for you.

For more information, call the Landrum Library at 864457-2218.

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by Lee Morgan

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.

Western Carolina’s Classic Radio Club will meet Monday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. on the ICC Polk Campus. Sam Spade, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra. All are welcome and the program is free.

Alcholics 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.

Landrum Library, free yoga classes. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Limited to first 30 people.

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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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

PCHA hosts music and memorabilia event, Dec. 4 The community is invited to visit the Mill Spring Agricultural Center’s auditorium on Dec. 4 at 2:30 p.m.

Music by local musicians and to reminisce about popular traditions, songs and toys of

Christmases past will be hosted by the Polk County Historical Assocaition (PCHA).

For anyone who might need a little help getting from the parking lots to the door, the group will offer a shuttle – but

please plan to come a little early if you will need this service so the program can start on time.

The program is free and open to the public.

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by Kathy Taft

See more online at www.tryondailybulletin.com

Cover up…

As part of the 15th Anniversary of Tuba Christmas in Polk County, Blake Cooper will be a guest soloist.

Blake, a proud native of Louisville, Kent., is the newly appointed professor of the tuba at California State University, Northridge in Los Angeles, Calif.

He also serves as a teaching artist for the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Gustavo Dudamel’s signature program, Youth Orchestra LA, inspired

by El Sistema, the Venezuelan music education system. Blake’s teaching duties at YOLA at HOLA consist of conducting the wind ensemble, creating and managing the brass department curriculum, and teaching basic music theory and musicianship. He is also frequently featured as a guest teacher, clinician and conductor throughout Southern California at such schools as the University of Southern California, the HarvardWestlake School and many others.

Blake is also a freelance performer in the Los Angeles music scene, having performed as Principal Tubist with local ensembles such as the San Bernardino Symphony, Downey Symphony and formerly with the American Youth Symphony.

Blake can also be seen regularly on the solo stage Blake Cooper will be a guest soloist at Tuba Christmas. (photo submitted) as a recitalist and guest soloist. Blake’s all tuba quartet has recently returned from Linz, Austria, where they competed and won third prize at the applied tuba and euphonium.

International Tuba Euphonium Conference. He Blake is in the throws of completing a doctor also performs and records reguof music arts degree from the larly with the USC Scholarship University of Southern CaliforBrass, USC Bass Tuba Quartet Want to go? nia where his studies revolve and many other fine ensembles What: Tuba Christmas around tuba performances, music and artists throughout Southern education, conducting and jazz When: Dec. 1 California. bass.

Blake is a graduate of the Where: Polk County High To hear Blake perform, come University of Kentucky where he School Auditorium to Tuba Christmas in Polk Counreceived a bachelors of music in ty on Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Polk music education with an emphaCounty High School. The free sis on jazz bass. He earned a master of music concert starts at 1:30 p.m. from the University of Texas at Austin where he – article submitted also served as the graduate teaching assistant in

by Betsy Zeek

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Tuba Christmas guest soloist, P. Blake Cooper