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Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Vol. 85 / No. 212

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Monday, December 3, 2012

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O.P. Earle aims for paddleball world record

by Samantha Hurst

Landrum Library will have a a parogram for families on Tues., Dec. 4 at 6 p.m.

During the “Cards, Carols and Cocoa” event there will be a sing-a-long, hot cocoa and cookies and materials to make Christmas cards.

For more information call 864-457-2218.

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

Today

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Mondays, Harmon Field/Tryon, 7 a.m. - noon.

Saluda Center, Mondays, chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; line dance, 12:30 p.m.; Saluda Duplicate Bridge, 1:30 p.m. 828749-9245. 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 (Continued on page 2)

O.P. Earle Elementary students Nov. 30 starred intensely at rubber balls bouncing left and right off sun-catching neon paddles as the students and their peers attempted to make their way into the Guinness Book of World Records.

Artist-in-residence Steve Langley and 449 Landrum students, including 46 from Landrum Middle School, at(Continued on page 6)

Third-grader Kaden Mor ton diligently works to keep his paddle ball bouncing along with hundreds of fellow students. (photo by Samantha Hurst)

County/Columbus water line complete County could add Meadowbrook subdivision

by Leah Justice

The water line connecting Polk County’s Mill Spring well source and the Town of Colum-

bus’ water system is complete marking the first time all the towns and the county could share water sources.

Polk County Manager Ryan Whitson said Odom engineers notified the county on Nov. 20 that the booster pump station for

the water line, located near Polk County High School, is complete and that Steppe Construction if waiting on Duke Energy for power, then an electrician will hook everything up.

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Monday of the month, 10 a.m. noon. For info and/or location, contact Lisa at 828-894-0104 or Annie at 864-457-7278.

The Meeting Place Senior Center, sing-along, 10 a.m.; senior fitness, 11 a.m.; bingo or bead class 12:30 p.m. 828-8940001.

Christian Fellowship Luncheon, TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mondays except holidays, noon - 1 p.m.; food, fellowship and discussion of relevant issues; interdenominational. 859-5051.

Chess Club, Mondays, 12:30 p.m., recreation room, LaurelHurst Apartments, Columbus.

Open to anyone in community.

894-3336.

Saluda Center, Monday activities include line dancing at 12:30 p.m. For more information visit Saluda.com.

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.

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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.

Thermal Belt Stamp Club, meets first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Tryon Federal Bank in Columbus.

Tuesday

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Dec. 4, 7 a.m. Ozone Drive and Hwy. 176, Saluda.

Polk County Transportation Authority, makes a regular trip to Hendersonville on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

894-8203.

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

The Meeting Place Senior Center, Tuesday activities: beginner/intermediate pilates, 8:30 a.m.; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; devotions and art class, 10 a.m.; Let’s move...Let’s move dance, 10:30 a.m.; bingo, 12:30 p.m. 828-8940001.

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

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

Cracker Barrel, Tuesdays, conference room, Congregational Church.

PCHA’s Holiday Music and Memorabilia, Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 2:30 p.m., Polk County Historical Association’s Christmas and Holiday Music and Memorabilia will be held at the Mill Spring Agricultural Center’s auditorium.

Polk County Public Library, quilting club meets on the first Tuesday of each month, 4-6 p.m.

Harmon Field Board of Supervisors, meets the first Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at Harmon Field Cabin.

Public welcome. Information: 828-859-6655.

Saluda Business Association, meets first Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m., top floor, public library. 828-749-3444.

Al-Anon Family Group,

Local Weather Forecast:

Today

Tomorrow

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Today: Sunny, no chance of rain. High 70, low 48.

Tuesday: Par tl y cloudy, with a 20 percent chance of rain.

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Thursday’s weather was: High 58, low 37, no rain.

meets Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Saluda Senior Center, 64 Greenville Street, Saluda, one half block off Main Street (U.S. Hwy. 176 S.), 828-749-2251 (Saluda) or 1-800286-1326.

American Legion, Polk County Memorial Post 250, first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., 43 Depot Street, Tryon.

Foothills Knitting Guild, first Tuesday of each month, North Woods Farm Fiber and Yarn, 221 North Main St., Campobello, 7 p.m.

Wednesday

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

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

828-894-0001.

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 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 Intercention Program, Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340.

Male Domestic Abuse Inter-

vention Program, Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340.

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

Thursday

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m. noon, corner of Hampton Court and Hwy 108.

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

Polk County Mobile Drivers License Unit, Thursday, Dec. 6, 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.

Caregiver support, First Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Tryon Estates MCF: 619 Laurel Lake Dr., Columbus, N.C. Contact Carolina Eller or Kim Minowicz at 828-894-5500.

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

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

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

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

Landrum Library, Lap Ba(Continued on page 19)

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St. Luke’s groundbreaking ceremony, Nov. 29 St. Luke’s Chief of Staff Dr. Jim Holleman, far left, breaks ground on the site of the hospital’s new wing along with St. Luke’s Hospital Board of Trustees Chair Fred Foy, St. Luke’s Foundation Executive Director Meshelle Colvin and 48-year employee Johnnie Mae Booker. St. Luke’s Hospital officials celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony with hundreds from the community Thursday, Nov. 29. The new wing is the first phase of hospital additions and will include new space for orthopedic and rehabilitation services as well as six patient rooms. Those who broke ground included St. Luke’s CEO Ken Shull, St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation board chair Judy Lair, past foundation board chair Susan McHugh and Building on Excellence Campaign Chair Beth Laughridge. (photo by Leah Justice)

Pictured left to right are: Dr. Jim Holleman, Fred Foy, Meshelle Colvin and Johnnie Mae Booker.

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St. Luke’s Hospital presents...

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Pace earns municipal clerk certification Monica R. Pace, CMC of the City of Saluda, has earned the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC), which is awarded by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC), Inc. IIMC grants the CMC designation only to those municipal clerks who complete demanding education requirements; and who have a record of significant contributions to their local government, their community and state.

The International Institute of Municipal Clerks, founded in 1947, has 10,300 members

Polk County decided last year it would fund the water line to (continued from page 1) connect its well site at located at the middle school/recreation The Polk County Board of complex in Mill Spring to CoCommissioners met Nov. 19 and lumbus’ line that ends at the high tentatively agreed to provide wa- school for back up purposes. ter to Meadowbrook subdivision, In February, the county aplocated off Hwy. 108 about a mile proved a $592,465 bid from from Polk County High School. Steppe Construction to construct Whitson the 12-inch line told commiswith 10 fire hysioners that In February, the county drants.

Meadowbrook approved a $592,465 bid The interhas verbally from Steppe Construction connect means made the rethat all three quest to have to construct the 12-inch towns and the water, but they line with 10 fire hydrants. county’s waare waiting ter systems funding from are connected. the property Polk County owners. Polk County’s water line has also discussed the future of extension policy is for the county its water system that includes conto pay 60 percent of costs of the necting Polk’s County’s Green water line and the residents to pay Creek system that connects the 40 percent. The Meadowbrook Broad River Water Authority to extension is estimated to cost the Inman Campobello Water $66,851 with Meadowbrook also District to Polk Central School asking for another fire hydrant, and later to the county’s Mill estimated at $2,800 for a total Spring well system. cost of 69,651. According to the That connection will create county’s policy, Meadowbrook a regional system for Polk and will have to pay 27,860 prior to its towns due to Polk being conwork beginning on the line. Com- nected to Broad River and Inman missioners decided on Nov. 19 to Campobello and Saluda being approve the water line construc- connected to Hendersonville and tion, subject to receiving a letter Asheville. Columbus, Saluda and and funding from Meadowbrook. Tryon were recently connected Meadowbrook has approximately through a grant to run a water 20 homeowners who could po- line along Howard Gap Road and tentially be new county water Tryon and Columbus have been customers. connected for years.

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Steve Langley, front, and more than 400 students cheer as they successfully complete 30 seconds of paddle balling. (photo by Samantha Hurst)

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tempted to become the “Most people paddle balling at the same time” on Friday.

“Just having the chance to do the attempt at the record was really exciting,” said first-grader Marc Baker. “Even if we get the record, or not, it was fun.”

Langley, a professional juggler, set the original record for the most people paddle balling at one time in Davidson, N.C. in September 2011 with 356 people.

Unfortunately for Langley, the Johnson & Johnson Corporation beat his record during a corporate retreat in January of this year.

“We weren’t going to stand for that and I thought this was a great event to do with kids, so here we are,” Langley said.

Langley and O.P. Earle Elementary P.E. teacher Laura Dickerson began crafting a plan for the event last year.

Langley teaches students at the school about manipulative skills through juggling and Chinese yo-yos throughout the year.

He began teaching students how to paddle ball earlier this week.

“These days everything is so digital and kids are so sedentary,” Langley said. “This was a way to change that. Through play comes learning. When you engage them, that’s when chil-

Pre-K students cheer on from O.P. Earle’s bleachers. (photo by Samantha Hurst)

dren really learn.”

Dickerson was happy to see the kids learning a variety of lessons out in the sunshine.

“This was all about working toward a common goal and it promotes outdoor activity,” she said. “I just wanted to get them outside and let them be kids.”

And kids they were, though all were serious about keeping their balls bouncing. Exercise through play helps kids work on things like hand-eye coordination, self-confidence, teamwork and following rules, Dickerson said.

Fourth-grader Martha Paige Green smiled widely as she talked about participating in the event.

“It was hard to keep it from wrapping around the paddle and to keep it hitting in the middle, but it wasn’t as hard as you think it would be,” Greene said. “It was a lot of fun.”

Setting a world record though is not without work.

To certify that the students and Langley actually beat the record of 412 people set by Johnson & Johnson, they had to have multiple people count the

number of students involved.

They also had to videotape the event, take photos of the event and fill out stacks of paperwork.

Dickerson said Langley and the school should hear back within eight – 10 weeks.

Principal Brian Murray believes in his kids, and even if a record was not set, he felt the afternoon was worthwhile.

“Good job you guys – you all did a fabulous job,” Murray told students, hugging and high-fiving them as they left the (Continued on page 8)

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Teacher Jordan Varn helps third-grader Anna Kuykendall.

•Paddle ball (continued from page 6)

“I feel pretty confident in what we did here today. I think we’ll get the record.”

-- Steve Langley

football field. “My teachers and kids work so hard day in and day out. I think they deserved to do something fun and active.”

Students participating had quite the cheering section as pre-K students shook pom, poms from the field’s stands.

“I feel pretty confident in what we did here today,” Langley said. “I think we’ll get the record.”

The school’s PTO, along with Sissy’s, PJ’s Fashions and Honeychild of Landrum, helped purchase paddle balls for any students who could not afford to participate otherwise.

The Paddle King, Steve Langley greets students as they walk to the field.

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Above: Jarvis McDowell and Treyveon Nesbitt sit on Santa’s lap after the Landrum Christmas Parade Thursday, Nov. 29. Below: Sparky the fire dog prepares to hitch a ride in the parade. Bottom: Santa makes friends with a few Landrum kids. (photos by Anne Regan)

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Foster retires from Tryon Federal Bank board McFarland named chairman

Tryon Federal Bank announced that Ray Foster retired as chairman of the Tryon Federal Bank Board of Directors on Dec. 1. F.K. McFarland, III will now assume the chairman position.

Foster was an employee of Tryon Federal Bank for 35 years, serving as president for 15 years. He has served on the board of Tryon Federal Bank since 1978. In addition to his service at Tryon Federal, Foster served as past chairman and remains an active member of the Polk County Democratic party. He is also a member and past deacon at Pacolet Baptist Church. In January 1994, Foster was named Man of the Year by the Thermal Belt Area Chamber of Commerce.

In 2011, the Tryon Youth Center and Tryon Federal Bank announced an annual $1,000

scholarship in honor of Foster.

The Ray Foster scholarship is awarded to a Polk County area high school student pursuing a college or vocational educational degree. Tryon Federal Bank President Jerry Johnson said, “Ray has been a pillar of the entire Polk County community, giving back selflessly for the past five decades. We are thrilled to be able to honor Ray and contribute to the ongoing education of our area youth.”

In honor of Foster’s tireless service to Tryon Federal Bank and the community, he has been named the first Chairman Emeritus of Tryon Federal Bank.

As the new chairman, F.K. McFarland brings 12 years of board experience with Tryon Federal Bank. He also currently serves on the Board of Directors of HomeTrust Bank. McFarland is the third-generation owner and president of McFarland Funeral Chapel in Tryon. He is

Ray Foster

F.K. McFarland

a native of Polk County and has given back to his community by serving on numerous boards, including 11 years as a Board of Trustee for St. Luke’s Hospital, chairman and member of the N.C. Zoning Board of Tryon, board member of Hospice of the Carolina Foothills and Polk County Chamber of Commerce board member.

Tryon Federal Bank, founded

in 1935, is a member of the HomeTrust Banking Partnership, a community-oriented financial institution with $1.7 billion in assets as of June 30, 2012.

Tryon Federal offers traditional lending, deposit and investment services to individuals and businesses through its Columbus and Tryon banking centers.

- article submitted

by Stacie Hicks

Special activities at Shops of Tryon Book Shelf signings

Indoor and outdoor activities during and after the stroll During the Tryon Christmas Stroll on Friday evening, Dec. 7, the Shops of Tryon, 112 N. Trade Street, from 5 to 8 p.m. will have the following events: Tryon Arts & Crafts will set up shop for the evening to display and sell many examples of local crafters’ work.

Starting at 6 p.m. there will

be music in the lobby featuring The Schweizer Strings, a group of local violinists ages four to 18, followed by a sing-a-long with Janet and Clifford Joens, playing Christmas tunes on Irish harp and guitar.

Artist Kim Attwooll will demonstrate her skills at enhancing photographs and turning them into holiday cards. Attendees are asked to bring along a photo for her to transform.

View local artists’ paintings from Grassroots Artists Project (GAP). Sales of these original works will benefit Lennie’s Kids,

which supports disabled animals.

Vines & Stuff will serve munch and hot mulling cider.

Kyoto’s Restaurant “downstairs” will have live music starting at 7:30 p.m. with Red Dogs Trio and special guest The Travis Smith Project.

These are just some of the many indoor and outdoor activities throughout the town during the Christmas Stroll, including a variety of street performances, marshmallow roast, ornament auction and a visit from Santa.

- article submitted

by Ann Gargiulo

The Book Shelf of Tryon will host two book signings in the month of December. The first will be held Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. with Spartanburg author, Helen Scott Correll. Her book is called “Middlewood Journal” and it is about drawing inspiration from nature and keeping a journal. She will be giving a talk.

Paul Reid’s book signing is on Thursday, Dec. 13 from 5-7 p.m.

He wrote the long awaited, New York Times bestseller, “The Last Lion.”

– article submitted

by Alivia Rochester

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Treasures for TROT at local businesses Chain Saw Seminar TROT is partnering with local businesses that sell horse/equestrian equipment and supplies for a holiday fund-raiser. The businesses will have a holiday tree with ornaments listing items for sale to benefit TROT. Store patrons can buy the items and donate to TROT. The trees will also have ornaments for “ridership” donations and general contributions to TROT. Participating businesses are: Dr. Joe Piccone, FENCE, Green Creek Farm Supply, Little Mountain Farm Supply, The Farm House Tack Shop, The Hay Rack in Landrum, The Hay Rack on Route 9 and ReRide Consignment Tack Shop.

- article submitted

by Robbie W. Hambright TROT trees will be in display at local businesses where patrons of the businesses can make donations for “ridership.” More information is provided at the businesses taking part in TROT’s holiday fundraiser. (photo submitted by Robbie W. Hambright)

3.10 last year?

at FENCE Dec. 10 Emphasis on safe operation and care

The Monday, Dec. 10, FENCE gardening seminar’s featured speaker will be FENCE’s own Joey Thompson.

“If there’s anyone who knows about how to use a chain saw safely and efficiently it’s Joey,” said FENCE Executive Director Carrie Knox.

The emphasis of the demonstration and talk will be safe operation and care of this very useful, but potentially dangerous, tool.

This last of the 2012 FENCE Gardening Seminar series is offered free of charge with the support of the Kirby Endowment Fund at the Polk County Community Foundation and will be held at 10 a.m. in FENCE’s new classroom.

Attendees should drive to and park in the back parking lot where you may enter the classroom.

Refreshments will be served.

- article submitted

by Gretchen R. Verbonic

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Historic Jacksons Grove Church announces seasonal services The members and pastor of Jacksons Grove Church of Landrum are pleased to present several special services in observance of Christmas.

Because of its popularity, the traditional Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be offered twice this year – once at 5 p.m. and again at 8 p.m. Holy Communion will be celebrated at each of these services. This worship experience is an opportunity to celebrate God’s greatest gift of the child of Bethlehem and to claim the promise of Christ’s birth for our future.

The service is open to everyone and is attended by a wide variety of persons from different faith backgrounds.

The simple elegance of this historic church provides a respite from the holiday rush and a place of inspiration to contemplate the true meaning of the season.

In addition to these services, the church will also offer “A Blue Christmas Service: Attending to the Other Sounds of the Season” that will be held on the afternoon of Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 4 p.m.

This service will help us acknowledge the dark side of the season. It will address the battle waged in many people’s lives and in our communities – against depression, anxiety, loss, violence and forces of

Historic Jacksons Grove Church, located at 2842 North Pacolet Road in Landrum, will offer special services in observance of the Christmas Event. (photo submitted)

evil all around us. For some, all the colored lights, Christmas cookies and holiday feasts are not enough to overcome this darkness that surrounds us.

Our spirits sink, as the days grow shorter. We feel the darkness growing deeper around us.

We need encouragement to live the days ahead of us. Everyone, regardless of church background (or lack of it) is welcome to join with us in sharing and hearing prayers, scripture

and music that acknowledge that God’s presence is for those who mourn, for those who struggle – and that God’s Word comes to shine light into our darkness. In gathering for this service, we embrace and claim the darkness that is present both in the world and in our own lives and we seek the light of the Christ Child this Christmas season.

Jacksons Grove Church, founded in the early 1830s still

worships in a sanctuary built in 1875.

It is located at 2842 North Pacolet Road in Landrum.

Services are held each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and everyone is welcome.

For more information, contact Rev. Mike Bowers at 864-316-1784 or bowe7551@ gmail.com or visit our website at www.jacksonsgrove.org.

– article submitted

by Rev. Mike Bowers

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Polk FFA participates in state FFA dairy evaluation Junior team wins state championship The Polk County High School FFA participated in the 2012 North Carolina FFA Dairy Evaluation Junior and Senior Career Development Event on Nov. 14-15, in Rowan County, N.C. Senior team members include Kristin McCraw, McKenna Callahan, Lauren Searcy and Maranda Pack. The senior team placed eighth out of 64 teams in the senior division. Junior team members include Daniel Walker, Destinee Schlabach and Caleb Brown. The junior team won firstplace in the western region and in the state. There were 51 teams in the junior division.

At the state event, participants are scored based on how well they apply dairy cattle evaluation skills learned in the classroom. Each (Continued on page 15)

Back row, left to right, include senior team members: Kristin McCraw, McKenna Callahan, Lauren Searcy and Maranda Pack. Front row includes junior team members: Daniel Walker, Destinee Schlabach and Caleb Brown. (photo submitted)

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This event is one of 43 different career development events offered (continued from page 14) to North Carolina FFA members on team evaluates six classes of dairy the state level. The North Carolina cattle and defends the reasoning Dairy Youth Foundation sponsors behind their evaluation to a panel the North Carolina FFA Assoof judges. Participants also com- ciation Dairy Evaluation Career plete a written test and work collab- Development Event. oratively to select appropriate herd The North Carolina FFA is a composition. Completing these youth organization of 19,301 stuactivities successfully requires a dent members preparing for leadgood underership and standing of careers in animal sci- The highest scoring senior team the science, ence, herd in the state event is eligible to business manageand techcompete in the National FFA ment, pubnology of lic speaking event at the National FFA agriculture and prob- Convention in 2013. with 242 lolem solving cal chapters skills. across the The highest scoring senior team state, FFA makes a positive differin the state event is eligible to ence in the lives of students by decompete in the national FFA event veloping their potential for premier at the National FFA Convention leadership, personal growth and in 2013. The top three teams and career success through agricultural high scoring individual will be education. Visit www.ncffa.org for recognized during the 85th North more information.

Carolina FFA State Convention in - article submitted Raleigh on June 18-20, 2013.

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Sandhill Cranes rare pleasures in Carolinas Sandhill Cranes are magnificent birds. Standing over 4 feet tall with a 7-foot wing span, they are one of the largest birds in North America.

In several states, such as New Mexico, Tennessee and Nebraska, their winter and migrant concentrations are spectacular, where they are called some of the finest birding sights in the

by Simon country. Cranes are very primi- Thompson tive birds and fossil remains have been found dating back some 40-60 million years.

Although historically far more diverse and widespread, they are now a small family of birds of 15 species. Asia is now their stronghold with eight species being found there. Two spe-

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cies are found in North America, the abundant Sandhill Crane and the very rare Whooping Crane, which may be the rarest of all of the world’s species of cranes. Four species are found in Africa, including the Wattled and Blue Cranes and both of the CrownedCranes, while the last remaining species, the Brolga, is restricted to Australia.

Cranes are unfortunately becoming very rare in many parts of the world due to habitat loss and hunting, although here in North America the picture is a little better. In 1941 the Whooping Crane population had crashed to only 41 birds, and now, with great care and attention, has risen to over 400

Sandhill Cranes. (photo submitted)

individuals. Sandhill Cranes are far more abundant with a population of almost a million birds from California to Tennessee. However, within this large population there are several populations, and many of these are again declining.

Here in the Carolinas, Sandhill Cranes are fairly rare birds, although they are being seen more often every year. While finding one in either North or South Carolina used to be a rarity, small numbers are now annual in several parts of the Carolinas, including here in the western North Carolina mountains.

Sandhill Cranes are omnivorous and eat food items such as frogs, small rodents and insects, as well as vegetable matter, such as bulbs, roots and seeds. The latter is especially important during the winter when many birds feed on spilt grain in agricultural fields. Cranes are also famous for their “dancing,” which is used mainly for display. Both pair members do an elaborate posturing of leaps, bows and turns. This re-establishes the pair bond, especially important as cranes remain as a

pair for many years.

Once they arrive back on their breeding grounds in the spring, usually in the far north of the North American continent, the female lays two eggs on a simple mound of vegetation. They hatch in about one month and in about eight weeks can fly for short distances.

Cranes are magnificent birds and to hear a flock of them calling their unusual and distinctive bugling calls as they fly overhead almost brings out a primeval admiration in humans.

Maybe we admire their wildness or their beauty or even a combination of both. With all that cranes do for us, it’s important that we protect the wild country that they need to survive.

Simon Thompson has lived in WNC for the past 20 years.

He owns and operates his own birding tour company, Ventures Birding Tours. WWW.birdventures.com. He and Chris also own and operate the Asheville Wild Birds Unlimited Store. For more information on any of the birding activities in the area, drop by the store or check his website at www.asheville.wbu. com.

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Open horse show benefits sheriff’s needy fund Don Lyons, director of the Polk County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol, recently presented checks to Polk County Sheriff Donald Hill and Carrie Knox, executive director of FENCE, from proceeds received at the September open horse show at FENCE. “The response from the community, both businesses and individual sponsorships, was tremendous,” Lyons said. “We were blessed with a great fall weather day and a large number of participants and spectators.

This open horse show was another example of people coming together to volunteer and help our neighbors in the community.”

Because of the enthusiasm for this open horse show, FENCE is developing a schedule for additional Open Horse shows in the coming year.

Sheriff Hill will apply this money to the Sheriff’s Benevolent Fund.

“There are folks in our community who need additional help during these difficult financial times. This fund provides heating oil, blankets and other items to families in the area,” Hill said.

“I would just like to say, ‘Thank You’ to those who helped on this show. It was a fun day for everyone.”

Polk County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol Director Don Lyons (center) presented checks to Sheriff Donald Hill (left) and Carrie Knox (right) Executive Director of FENCE. The checks were the proceeds from the September Open Horse Show presented by the Polk County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol. (photo by Kim Pack)

Sheriff Hill presented trophies and ribbons at the show.

A portion of the proceeds was also presented to FENCE. “FENCE has been generous in allowing the mounted patrol to utilize their facilities for training purposes,” said Lyons.

– article submitted

by Don Lyons

“There are folks in our community who need additional help during these difficult financial times.

This fund provides heating oil, blankets and other items to families in the area. I would just like to say, ‘Thank You’ to those who helped on this show. It was a fun day for everyone.”

-- Polk County Sheriff Donald Hill

Red Cross Carolinas Blood Services seeks holiday donations The Red Cross Carolinas Blood Services Region provides lifesaving blood to patients in 103 hospitals. Approximately 1,600 people need to give blood or platelets each week day to meet hospital demands.

There is also a specific need for blood donations from the African American community whose blood types can be espe-

cially compatible with people who suffer from Sickle Cell Disease. African-Americans have up to eight times the genetic trait for Sickle Cell Disease compared to White-Americans, but all who suffer from this disorder have one thing in common, they depend on blood transfusions to help prevent the life-threatening problems associated with this

disease.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Polk County are: Thursday, Dec. 6 American Red Cross Chapter 231 Ward St. in Columbus 2 to 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 14 Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Melrose Ave. in Tryon 12:30 to 5 p.m.

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Polk County’s Most Wanted Plants No. 5 Polk County’s Most Wanted Plants In a joint effort to expand the knowledge and understanding of the flora of Polk County, the Pacolet Area Conservancy (PAC) and botanist, David Campbell need your help in locating this month’s “Most Wanted — Plant,” Tsuga caroliniana, also known by the common name: Carolina Hemlock.

Carolina Hemlock is endemic to the southern Appalachians, occurring on dry mountain slopes in western Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee, but it is fairly uncommon.

The heart of its range is along the Blue Ridge Escarpment, especially in the state of North Carolina. It is rare in the Piedmont but it can be found in a few sheltered areas, such as north-facing slopes and ravines.

Carolina Hemlock is a mediumsized tree, similar to its larger, more common, and more widespread cousin, the Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis). One of the key characteristics used to tell these two species apart is by the pattern of the leaves (needles) on the twigs. The leaves of the Carolina Hemlock spread out from the twig at all angles; they are somewhat whorled around the twig.

However, Eastern Hemlock leaves spread out from the twig on two/opposite sides, horizontally.

Carolina Hemlocks also have longer leaves; they are usually 10-18

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Carolina hemlock. (photo submitted)

mm long compared to that of the Eastern Hemlock that has leaves from 8-13 mm in length. The cones of the Carolina Hemlock are also larger than the cones of Eastern Hemlock (20-28 mm vs. 12-25 mm). Also, ecologically, the two have different requirements. Carolina Hemlock is most abundant in dry, rocky forests and bluffs, while Eastern Hemlock is found in moist ravines, coves and streamsides.

This tree is ranked as vulnerable in North Carolina. To our knowledge, there are currently no records of Carolina Hemlock in Polk County, but it has been identified in numerous neighboring counties.

If you think that you have this species growing on your property, or know where it might be located, please contact PAC at 828-8595060, or email comments, questions, or photos to landprotection@ pacolet.org. Due to the holidays, it might take a few weeks for some-

one to get back to you.

Please rest assured that if this plant is located on your property, PAC, David Campbell, nor anyone else is interested in “telling you what you can/cannot do on your property.” That is the choice of the landowner; however, should a landowner be interested in managing the site to encourage the persistence of the species and/or preserving the land containing the species, PAC would be happy to assist.

The purpose of this project is to gain a better understanding of the flora in Polk County and documenting the species present in the county, and making sure that the flora of Polk County is well represented in state records and herbaria. The only extensive study of the county was conducted in the 1950s and 1960s by Oliver Freeman.

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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.

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Upstairs prepares for ‘Wonderland’ holiday bazaar

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1x1 M 2/28/11 NAUM Upstairs Manager Jennifer Kamell, with hand-loomed textiles by Deborah Bryant. (photo submitted)

cated to bringing contemporary art into the community. The gallery’s last exhibit – Heated Exchange: Contemporary Encaustic – was the first major exhibit of encaustic (melted, colorful beeswax) art ever mounted in the Southeast outside of Florida. The next one, Upload, will be one of the first shows ever to focus exclusively on photography made with smartphone cameras. “’Wonderland’ is a unique event for the Upstairs,� said Kamell. “Like any show, it is a feast for the eyes, but it’s also overflowing with useful things

that are priced to make the perfect holiday gift for someone with a fondness for thoughtful and creative surprises.�

For more information, call the gallery at 828-859-2828, or visit the gallery’s website, www. upstairsartspace.org. The gallery is located at 49 S. Trade St., Tryon. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

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Friday, Dec. 7, during the Tryon Christmas Stroll. This year’s show – “Wonderland� – features a wide variety of exquisite and locally made crafts, including jewelry, turned wood bowls and serving utensils, clothing, dolls and more.

The public is also invited to attend an opening reception on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 5 - 8 p.m.

The bazaar will continue through Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. “The artists have really outdone themselves this year,� said Upstairs manager, Jennifer Kamell, who organized the fundraising event and exhibition. “Our visitors will be able to find a unique, creative gift for everyone on their list – and each sale benefits both the Upstairs and a local artist.�

More than 24 artists will present works for sale in “Wonderland.� Some of the artists are well-known Polk County artisans, such as Doug Dacey. Others are based in Hendersonville, such as wood-turner Brian Shope; or Asheville, such as jewelry artist Olivia Garcia Desoria and kaleidoscope maker, Marc Tickle; or Spartanburg, S.C. such as Anne Stoddard.

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