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Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Vol. 85 / No. 241

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

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Community health forum planned for Jan. 17

ExploreTryon Tourism Board next meeting will be on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 5:30 p.m. at Tryon Town Hall, McCown Room. The public is welcome. For more information, call 828859-6655.

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, (Continued on page 2)

How healthy are the residents of Polk County? What programs are needed to improve the health and wellness of Polk County for individuals and families, as well as for business and industry? What are the county’s barriers; the strengths and weaknesses? Kick off the New Year by participating in a community-wide discussion of health priorities and issues that will make a healthier Polk County for individuals, families, businesses and industries. The public is invited to attend a Community Health Forum set for Thursday, Jan. 17, at Isothermal Community College-Polk Campus from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Call St. Luke’s Hospital at 828-8942408. A light meal will be served. Co-sponsored by St. Luke’s Hospital and Rutherford-PolkMcDowell Heath District, the forum will begin with a presentation of health data and local (Continued on page 4)

Libby Carter, RN, with St. Luke’s Hospital checks blood pressures during a recent community event. High blood pressure is a leading health concern in Polk County where St. Luke’s Hospital is sponsoring a Community Health Forum this Thursday, Jan. 17, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at ICC-Polk. (photo submitted)

County looking to change EMS leadership by Samantha Hurst

Polk County Commissioners said little at their Jan. 7 meeting as to why they felt it necessary to make a change in the leadership of the county’s emergency

medical services other than “the county’s been suffering for eight to 10 years.” Commissioner chair Michael Gage clarified that statement this week.

“What I said the other night – I shouldn’t have said it the way I said it,” Gage said. “The medical director doesn’t get paid a lot of (Continued on page 4)

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10 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga 12:30 p.m. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www.saluda.com. A p p re c i a t e a D r a g o n , Wednesday, Jan. 16, noon, “Appreciate a Dragon” Preschool and Homeschool Storytime at Saluda Community Library. Free and open to the public. Tryon Kiwanis Club, meets Wednesdays, noon, Congregational Church, 210 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Internet Bridge Class, A class on playing bridge on the Internet will be presented at the Polk County Library (PCL) computer room on Wednesday, Jan. 16 from 1-3 p.m. For more information, email didworkin@ yahoo.com or go to the PCL website. Foothill’s Parkinson’s Support Group meets the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Landrum Library. All are welcome and it is free. Call 864-457-4419, for additional information. Female Domestic Abuse Intervention, Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:30 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.

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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. 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 Babies, 10 a.m., 20- 25 minute session for young children and care givers includes music, nursery rhymes, action poems and short books. Storytime at 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers includes books, music and fingerplays. Call 828457-2218. Polk County Historical Association, open Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. 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. 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). 828-8945098. NAMI Support Group, Thursdays, 7 - 8 p.m. in the

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LOCAL WEATHER Forecast:

Today

Tomorrow

Few showers

Rain

Moon Phase

Today: Few showers, with 30 percent chance of rain. High 62, low 45. Thursday: Rain, with 70 percent chance of rain. High 50, low 35.

Monday’s weather was: High 67, low 51, 0.83 inches of rain.

OBITUARIES Sylvia Kuchar Doerr, p. 8

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. NAMI Support Group, Thursdays, 8-9 p.m., Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 1024 W. Main St., Forest City. 828-863-1313. Alcoholics Anonymous, Thursdays, 8 p.m., CooperRiis, Mill Spring. 828-859-7099.

Friday

S a l u d a C e n t e r, F r i d a y events: chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; Trash Train, 10 a.m.; NA Meeting, 8 p.m. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail. com or visit www.saluda.com. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Friday activities include movie matinee at 10 a.m. and bingo or movie at 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. American Legion Post 250, weekly bingo games, Fridays, 7 p.m., 43 Depot St., Tryon. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Smoke-free. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, Friendship Council’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, Friday, Jan. 18, at 6 p.m., at the Tryon Fine Arts Center. The program will consist of a tribute to the Freedom Riders, musical selections from the Unity Choir and keynote speaker

Dr. Tyrone Bledsoe. Showing of Witch Ann, The locally-made movie “Witch Ann” will be shown at the Polk County Agricultural Center Jan. 18-19, 26 at 7 p.m. each night. Foothills Astronomy Club, meets the third Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at FENCE in the great room. Enter through the back of the building and ask for Jessie Willard. Free. Narcotics Anon., Saluda Senior Center, Friday, 8 p.m.

Saturday

Green Creek Community Center, Zumba class, Saturdays, 9 a.m. Grassroots Art Project, holds art classes to benefit Lennie’s Fund and the Humane Society, Saturdays from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. There is no fee for the class and all materials will be provided. Classes are held at the Holy Cross Episcopal Church on Melrose Ave. in Tryon. Call 828899-0673 for more information. House of Flags Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Columbus. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. Tryon Fine Arts Center, Oil painting class for teens with Margaret Curtis, Saturdays, noon - 3 p.m. Regeneration Group, Sat(Continued on page 23)

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Rutherford Regional Health Foundation presents

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Saturday, February 2 3:00 PM

The Performing Arts and Conference Center at Isothermal Community College Featuring Jeanne Robertson A humorist whose performance is based on life experiences. Millions worldwide know the former Miss North Carolina speaks two languages fluently — English .... and Southern.

Performance sponsored by:

opinion surveys collected and compiled to assess the current health of Polk County. Breakout sessions will help St. Luke’s Hospital and the health district plan and create programs to address future needs for the health, well-being and economy of Polk County. Community input is a necessary and integral aspect of federally required community health assessments, according to Ken Shull, chief executive officer for St. Luke’s Hospital. “We began this process a year ago to determine how we can best work together towards the same goal. Hospitals and health departments representing 16 counties in western North Carolina decided to collaborate on a community health assessment,” Shull explained. Known as WNC Healthy Impact, this innovative regional partnership allowed efficiencies in compiling health data and provided localized telephone surveys to determine the health, attitudes and needs of each county. Hospitals and health departments are required to perform a community health assessment at least every two years, so this will be the third event hosted in Polk

• Medical director Doors open at 1:30 PM. Arrive early to view the free Lilly Oncology on Canvas and Statesville Stained Glass art exhibits.

Tickets are $29 and $34; call 828-286-9990 or visit FoundationShows.org. Proceeds from Women Together will benefit Rutherford Regional’s Cancer Resource Center.

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money for the responsibility they take on. Dr. [Allison] Owens has done the best she can – I’m sure she has.” However, Gage said commissioners voted 4-1 to seek a new medical director because of an “evolving situation in which no one trusts each other,” within the Emergency Medical System (EMS). Dr. Owens came on board at St. Luke’s Hospital as an emergency room physician in 1990. She took on the role of county medical director in 2000. She also currently serves as the hospital’s Emergency Room (ER)

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County over the past six years, Shull said. Following a presentation of data, attendees will be asked to participate in one of four breakout sessions to brainstorm strategies and interventions to address major health issues. According to current, local data Polk County is challenged with the following health problems: chronic diseases (high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol); healthy eating and active living; substance abuse and tobacco; and economy and health. These breakout discussions will be led by members of Polk Fit, Fresh and Friendly (PF3), a local coalition of volunteers who collaborate on health issues and strategies, including advocacy. Following community health assessments and public input, health providers will develop community health improvement plans (CHIP) to meet federal requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Internal Revenue Service. The health assessment and the resulting CHIP encourage collaboration among health providers and align investments that will improve the health of each community. – article submitted by Kathy Woodham

medical director. “I am responsible for medical direction every minute of every hour of every day for this county,” said Dr. Owens, “which means I accept liability and responsibility of every medical action in this county every day. I put my family and my career on the line.” All EMTs responding to medical calls within the county work under the medical director’s medical license. For serving in this position, Owens receives a $4,000 a year stipend from the county. St. Luke’s Hospital’s property lease with the county also requires (Continued on page 6)

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Stephen Nevitt

Layers and Passages:

A Tribute to Seven Women of Courage and Compassion

January 18 - February 22 Gallery Talk, January 24, 4:30 p.m. Reception to immediately follow.

The University of South Carolina Upstate

the hospital to pay an additional $4,000 a year for the position. St. Luke’s Hospital’s CEO Ken Shull said the hospital chose to increase their contribution to $8,000 several years ago in an attempt to better compensate for the responsibility the position carries. They raised the salary to a total of $12,000 a year. “Prior to that the hospital felt it was not a reasonable compensation for what the expectations were,” Shull said. “It is not a lot of money for the duties that person performs.” Dr. Owens said in 2002 she and EMS director Sandra Halford restructured the county’s manual related to the county medical director’s job description; a plan which was approved by the state in 2002. Owens said the description has been revised as needed based on state requirements and the county’s developing needs. Owens said there are four main parts to the job: 1. Affirm the scope of practice at all levels of emergency services. This means setting standards for the scope of care a volunteer first responder or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is able to provide based on that individual’s training. Owens said within the direction of the state office of EMS the medical director of a county cannot extend that level of practice, but can limit it. Owens said Polk County was one of the first counties in western North Carolina to give EMTs the ability to carry EPI pens for allergic reactions, administer Albuteral and secure airways for patients in need. 2. Oversee educational content and scope, as well as quality, for all providers within the system. 3. To assure competence of all emergency response practitioners through ongoing evaluations. 4. To provide direction for online medical assistance for those in the field. In other words, the medical director must be available at all

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times so an EMS provider out in the field could call in and talk to a doctor for advice on how to handle certain medical situations or what protocol to perform. Dr. Owens said she acknowledges that she has not always been favored within the system, especially not when putting into place new training requirements. “I think there have been times when relationships with the volunteer agencies have been strained,” Owens said, “but from my perspective we have made a lot of gains in EMS services provided in the county over the last few years and I’m very proud of those accomplishments.” She said the system has in the last decade developed transport protocols, distributed new defibrillators throughout the county; added ambulance transport capabilities to Saluda and Green Creek so patients there don’t have to wait for an ambulance to come from another part of the county; created a medical response system in Tryon where before there was fire and police, but no medical responders; added paid staff to respond to medical calls in Columbus, Saluda and Tryon; created quarterly quality management meetings in which the various volunteer agencies can discuss issues within the system; expanded the response abilities of EMTs; changed the scope of practice exams within the county to be more clinically-based, which meant asking responders to show what protocol they would administer in a variety of medical scenarios; and have required that a written record be submitted of every patient encounter by a first responder to protect the system in the event of a lawsuit. Another big change for the county’s EMS system also came in 2002. Along with revising the system’s overall manual to keep up with state requirements, Dr. Owens said in 2002 county commissioners voted to increase the minimal level of participation for volunteers from “medical (Continued on page 7)

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responders,” which requires 69 hours of training, to an EMT level, which mandates 170 hours of training. Gage said this was one of two key issues current commissioners feel are hampering the county’s EMS system from fully functioning. “We’ve been trying to look into why we no longer recognize [medical responders] and how we can get back to recognizing [medical responders] again,” Gage said. “It causes a real problem as far as the safety of the community goes.” He said this puts a wall up for many people willing to volunteer their time to do, if nothing else, drive the ambulance. Owens said this change was made 10 years ago to ensure that any first responder who shows up on site has the proper training to administer the best care possible. “They are just much better

able to recognize what is going on and react appropriately to a medical situation,” Owens said. “That’s huge, that’s a huge increase in skill and a huge increase in being able to save lives.” Owens said she does understand however that with an increase in skill comes an increase in the commitment volunteers must make to training and certification. “Most volunteers in the county are doing this on their own time and sacrifice much, including time with their families, to help people in need,” Owens said. Gage said commissioners are also incredibly concerned that bruised relationships within the system cause EMS to loose volunteers. “We’ve got to have a system where the volunteers and the doc, the medical director, have respect for each other,” Gage said. “That goes two ways but I don’t think we have had that for a long time.” In the county’s effort to replace Dr. Owens and take the

system in a new direction, Gage said commissioners have instructed interim county manager Marche Pittman to device a plan of action. “We’ve directed the county manager to start the process of figuring out how we are going to [find a medical director]. He’s going to formulate a plan of how we are going to do it and decide where we are going from there,” Gage said. Gage said an interim director could be appointed if necessary and that the commission has area doctors they believe would step in if needed. For the time being however, Dr. Owens has agreed to stay in the position. “We’re fortunate that Dr. Owens said she would stay and help us,” Gage said. “We’re not going to accelerate the process; we’ve got to make this work. It’s going to be hard but we’ve got to make sure people in the county are safe.” Dr. Owens said she couldn’t have consciously walked away

from the position because she said it would have put the county’s residents in danger. Without a medical director in place, Owens said, first responders and paramedics would be stripped of their ability to administer medicines, start IVs, secure airways and use EPI pens. The only medical treatment responders can provide in the absence of a medical director is to administer CPR, give oxygen and transport patients to the hospital. “It matters to me – the health and safety of our community – and that’s why I’m still here, despite what has happened over the past few weeks,” said Dr. Owens. The Tryon Daily Bulletin plans to follow up on this article with a series of pieces concerning the requirements placed on county emergency medical volunteers, looking into what commissioners said are strained relationships within the system and how the county proceeds in its search for a new director, among other related topics.

Polk County Community Health Forum Thursday, Jan. 17 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Isothermal Comunity College, Polk Campus Join the forum and help develop a community health improvement plan! Agenda: Community Health Assessment Update Local Opinion Survey Breakout Sessions May Include: Chronic Diseases (high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol) Healthy Eating and Active Living ~ Substance Abuse including tobacco Economy & Health

To attend the forum, call (828) 894-2408. A light dinner will be served.

Sponsored by:

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Mill Spring man charged with nine felonies The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Mill Spring man last week on nine felonies that included several drug charges and possession of a firearm by a felon. Jeffrey Scott Brittain, 49, was charged with felony trafficking opium/heroine, felony possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver a schedule II controlled substance, felony possession with intent to manufacture sell and deliver

a schedule VI controlled substance, three counts of felony possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver a schedule IV controlled substance, felony maintaining a vehicle/ dwelling/place for a controlled substance, felony possession of a firearm by a felon, misdemeanor simple possession of schedule III controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, according to sheriff reports.

Sheriff’s officers said Brittain was arrested on Friday, Jan. 11 where they discovered approximately ½ ounce of methamphetamine, more than one pound of marijuana, three marijuana plants and more than 100 prescription pills. Brittain was given a $20,000 bond, according to sheriff’s office reports. - information provided by the Polk County Sheriff ’s Office

Obituaries

sided in Louisville, Ky., where she graduated from Norton Infirmary School of Nursing. She married John Charles Doerr, a recent graduate of the University of Louisville College of Medicine. He preceded her in death in 2010. During their lives together, they lived in Ludlow, Ky., Owenton, Ky., Seattle, Wash., Rochester, Minn., Charleston, S.C., Raleigh, N.C., Cincinnati, Ohio, Kings Mountain, N.C. and Columbus. Sylvia was a nurse, homemaker and a member of First Presbyterian Church of Kings Mountain. She enjoyed knitting and needlepoint and was an avid reader. She is survived by her son, Dr. John A. Doerr of Gettysburg, Penn. and Apex, N.C. and his wife, Joan; two daughters, Dr. Su-

san E. Leary of Coronado, Calif. and husband, Terry, and Dr. Janet A. Doerr of Staunton, Va. and her husband, David McCaskey. Also surviving are four grandchildren: Dr. Elizabeth Koutsos and husband, Gene, of Apex, N.C.; Patrick Doerr and wife, Michelle, of Apex, N.C.; and Christopher and Timothy Leary, both of Coronado, Calif. She was blessed with having gotten to know her greatgrandson, John Koutsos. She also leaves a nephew, Bruce Ballantyne and his family of Annapolis, Md., and niece, Jean Miller of Phoeniz, Ariz. Also surviving are a sister-in-law, Vonda Špačková of Ostrava, Czech Republic, and three nieces and their families: Svatava Durdiková of Bratislava, Slovak Republic; Mirsolava Ka-

Sylvia Kuchar Doerr Sylvia Kuchar Doerr, 92, of Cary, N.C., died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, at Sunrise Senior Living. She was born Svatava Špačková, on Aug. 1, 1920, in Brušperk, Czechoslovakia, daughter of the late František Špaček and Julie Vlčkova Špačková. Sylvia immigrated to the United States in 1938 and re-

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Registration open for YouTheatre Flat Rock Playhouse’s YouTheatre 11-week session of classes begins the week of Jan. 28 ending in the program’s April 27 Spring Festival that is sponsored by Reid & Reid Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. All classes will perform at the festival. Register online at www. ytrocks.com or call 828-6933517. – article submitted by MC Gaylord

linová, of Prague, Czech Republic, and Drahomíra Lukačovičová, of Modra, Slovak Republic. Funeral arrangements are through Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 Southeast Maynard Rd, Cary, N.C. 27511, 919-4678108. Viewing will be from 44:45 p.m., on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, with a memorial service to follow immediately in the BrownWynne Chapel. Interment will follow at a later date at Highland Cemetery, Florence, Ky. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Hospice of Wake County, 250 Hospice Circle Raleigh, N.C. 27607; 919-828-0890; or Norton Healthcare Nursing Programs, 3307 East Indian Trail, Louisville, KY 40213; or the charity of your choice.

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Baker Family Chiropractic collects 740 lbs. MarketPlace James R. Baker and the staff at Baker Family Chiropractic recently held their fifth canned food drive for Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry. Each year as one of the business’s public service activities, Dr. Baker takes cans of food in lieu of payment for chiropractic health care services for the month of December and donates them to Outreach. “This was our most successful year and we would like to extend our gratitude to every patient who helped contribute to such a needed and worthwhile cause,” says Dr. Baker. (photo submitted Donna Wood)

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Upstairs opens ‘UPLOAD’ smartphone photography show The Upstairs Artspace invites the public to the unveiling of its first exhibit of 2013, “UPLOAD: The Art of the Digital Camera Phone.” The show goes on display starting Friday, Jan. 18, and an opening reception will be held on Saturday, Jan. 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibit, organized by Chris Tinkler, is the first of its kind in the region -- a show dedicated entirely to photographs shot and edited on camera phones or tablets. It features more than 100 images divided into an open show with photos emailed to the gallery from participants as nearby as Tryon and as far away as Turkey; and a juried show, judged by art professor and photographer Colby Caldwell of St. Mary’s College in Maryland. Caldwell says the possibilities of this new and fast-developing technology have opened up art photography to more and more people, as everyone can now carry cameras and editing equipment with them every-

where they go. “I had to come up with new criteria to judge these photographs,” Caldwell said, “as camera phones have opened the door to new possibilities for photographers.” The best image in the juried show, as selected by Caldwell, will receive a $250 prize. Before the reception on Saturday, Upstairs board member Melissa Parrish, a mixed-media artist who led two workshops on smartphone photography leading up to the exhibit, will give an informal introduction and tour of the exhibit starting at 4 p.m. The “walk and talk” preview is free, and visitors are encouraged to ask questions about the images and about cell phone digital imaging and applications. On Feb. 13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., the Upstairs also will hold a screening of “Annie Liebovitz” -- a documentary exploring the life and work of a celebrity portrait photographer. That event also is free. For more information, visit

“Horse,” submission from Teresa Prater for the UPLOAD open show. (photo submitted)

the gallery’s website at www. upstairsartspace.org, or call 828859-2828. The Upstairs resumes normal hours – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.,

Tuesday through Saturday – on the first day of the show. – article submitted by Harold Maas

Foothills Music Club announces young musician scholarship auditions Foothills Music Club scholarship applications are now available for young musicians with a minimum of three years of study in vocal and/or instrumental music currently in grades 9 through 12 in Polk and Rutherford counties and Landrum, SC. Application forms and scholarship information have been given to school and private music teachers for prospective scholarship applicants. These forms may also be requested by email to ejenkins@windstream.net or call Elaine Jenkins, FMC scholarship chair, at 828-894-6493. Application forms must be postmarked by Monday, Feb. 18, and mailed to Foothills Music Club, c/o Elaine Jenkins, 61 Prince Cemetery Lane, Tryon, NC 28782.

Auditions for scholarships will be held Friday afternoon, March 1, and Saturday morning, March 2, in the choir room of the Tryon Presbyterian Church, 430 Harmon Field Road, Tryon. Three award winners will be selected. In addition to receiving monetary recognition, winners will be expected to perform for the Foothills Music Club membership on April 11. For the purpose of encouraging young musicians to continue developing their skills, the Foothills Music Club Young Musicians Scholarship Program offers financial support to students who demonstrate promise and wish to pursue their interest and talent. The scholarships can be applied to the cost of lessons, purchase of music, or repair/purchase of

instruments. In 2012, the FMC awarded three prizes totaling $1,700. Support for student musical talent has been ongoing since the beginning of the FMC in 1988. To date, more than $36,000 has been awarded to young musicians in the area. Members of the Foothills Music Club are as dedicated to this community involvement as they are to sustaining their own musical talents, whether vocal or instrumental, through performance. Monthly meetings of mini-recitals and programs are held in members’ homes. Each FMC member is expected to perform at least once during the scheduled meeting year. This may include solo and/ or ensemble presentations usually focused on certain themes.

Want to apply? What: When: Where:

Foothills Music Club Scholarship Deadlines are Monday, Feb. 18 Foothills Music Club, c/o Elaine Jenkins, 61 Prince Cemetary Lane, Tryon, N.C. 28782

On Jan. 10, 2013, a public concert was offered at the Polk campus of Isothermal Community College. The annual member/organist organ concert is scheduled to be performed at the Tryon Presbyterian Church on March 14 at 3 p.m. and is open to the public. – article submitted by Elaine Jenkins

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Holy Cross wood donation The youth of Holy Cross Episcopal Church brought six overflowing truckloads of wood to Outreach on New Year’s Eve. Because of their efforts many more Outreach clients will have wood to heat and cook with this winter. (photo submitted by Wendy Thomas)

Arbuckle Memorial Scholarship deadline April 1 Meeting Place The Community Foundation of Henderson County recently announced the availability of The Pisgah Chapter of Trout Unlimited William L. Arbuckle Memorial Scholarship for the 2013-2014 academic year. The scholarship is a $1,000 award and is offered for any student accepted to an accredited degree granting college or university within the Southern Appalachian Region. Recipients must be pursuing

an undergraduate and/or graduate degree in the field of fisheries and wildlife management, aquaculture, freshwater biology or other related fields. Preference will be given to those who have expressed a desire to pursue work, which relates to fresh water fisheries and/or native trout populations. This scholarship is open to students pursuing community college, college or university degrees in the fields related above.

The deadline to apply for the Arbuckle Scholarship is April 1. Applications can be obtained by contacting the Community Foundation office at 828-6976224, visiting the foundation office located at 401 N. Main Street, Suite 301, in downtown Hendersonville or emailing Lhendersonhill@CFHCforever.org. To learn more, visit www. CFHCforever.org. – article submitted by Lee Henderson-Hill

bridge results for Jan. 9 games Results from the Meeting Place’s bridge play on Jan. 9 were: First: Jan Greene Second: Ginsy Davis Third: Nick Gainer Fourth: John Miscenik - article submitted

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BBBS receives Polk County Community Foundation grant Big Brothers Big Sisters endowment fund established (BBBS) recently received a by an anonymous donor for Big significant grant from the Polk Brothers Big Sisters. Eligible County Community Foun- fall donations to Big Brothers dation from its unrestricted Big Sisters were matched to funds. this fund, giving a considerable The vision of the foundation boost to the endowment base, is to advance philanthropy and which will ultimately contribimprove the quality of life for ute more substantially to the all citizens in Polk County BBBS annual budget. Those and the surrounding area. interested in similarly investThe Polk County Community ing in the future of Big BrothFoundation has recognized ers Big Sisters are encouraged the value of to contact the the Big Broth- Time that Big Brothers Foundation. ers Big Sisters Big Sisters staff does not Big Brothorganization’s ers Big Sisters service to area have to spend raising partners with children, and funds can then be devoted parents, teachhas generously ers, counselors to their programs. provided this and others in charitable gift. the community With the support of the Polk to serve children facing adCounty Community Founda- versity, and to determine how tion, area businesses and in- the BBBS programs can have dividual donors, Big Brothers the greatest impact in finding Big Sisters builds the critical solutions to their challenges. network of support that funds Big Brothers Big Sisters tarand enables the work of care- gets the children who need fully matching children with help, including those living in caring adult mentors and pro- single parent or non-traditional viding ongoing support to the family homes, growing up in child, volunteer mentor and the poverty, and/or coping with child’s family. Local financial parental incarceration. contributions are crucial for BBBS is helping disadvanmaintaining the work of BBBS. taged youth stay in school, imTime that Big Brothers Big prove academic performance, Sisters staff does not have to avoid risky behaviors, reach spend raising funds can then toward higher aspirations and be devoted to their programs. build social and life skills, all The Polk County Commu- leading to improved relationnity Foundation also hosts an ships and a greater chance of

Big Sister Jo Rytter and her Little Sister Tristan participated in a Big Brothers Big Sisters group activity to go horseback riding, hosted by Hickory Nut Gap Farm in Fairview. (photo submitted)

success. Having the support of a mentor helps parents and guardians as well, while also benefiting schools and area communities. Starting something big for a child begins with performing background work and finding a great match between a Big and a Little. Do you remember someone who encouraged you to believe in yourself, who encouraged you to work hard in school or to develop some “spark?” Who helped you become the person you are today? Most of us remember someone who “took a shine” to us, and helped guide us at some point in our lives. Those who

volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters have the satisfaction of knowing their influence is being felt by the next generation, and realize they are making a difference for children in our community. By providing funding for Big Brothers Big Sisters, the donors, volunteers and staff of the Polk County Community Foundation are joining a mission of positively impacting the lives of children, making their lives better by helping them realize their potential. Nurtured children and a strengthened community are the results. - article submitted

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Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Kindermusik courses for kids, Saturdays at 10:45, until March 9. Oil painting classes for teens, Saturdays at noon, until March 9. Tryon Painters & Sculptors, 26 Maple St., Tryon. 6” x 6” show runs until Feb. 23 Upstairs Artspace, 49 South Trade St., Tryon. UPLOAD: The Art of the Digital Camera Phone,” the gallery’s opening exhibit of 2013. The show opens on Jan. 19 with a public reception at 5 p.m. Alongside this exhibit will also be the Big Brothers Big Sister’s fundraiser exhibit “Have a HeART.” Embellished hearts will be up for bid at the Upstairs Artspace from Jan. 18 through Feb. 9. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 828-859-2828, frontdesk@upstairsartspace. org, www.upstairsartspace.org.

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Ours

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Yours Are these the wishes of Polk County?

Medical director selection key to community safety

A strong network of volunteer medical responders is vital to To the editor: the health and safety of any community. In Polk County we are I took part in a farce on Monday especially lucky to have highly dedicated and educated volunteers last Jan. 7, at the Polk County Comwilling to sacrifice their time to ensure there is someone available missioners’ meeting. when a resident has a medical emergency. There, a number of speakers, Maintaining such as system requires a dedicated medical myself included, respectfully asked director and right now Polk County commissioners are searchthe board to accept the unanimous ing for a new one. recommendation of the Dr. Allison Owens has committed more than a decade to the planning committee to task of writing protocols, being on call 24 hours a day to provide adopt a county-wide Letter medical direction and overseeing training, among other duties. ordinance to protect our to the Editor Commissioner chair Michael Gage said he’s sure Dr. Owens ridgelines. has done the best she can, yet the commission is apparently not The recommendasatisfied. Despite the improvements Dr. Owens said have been tion of the planning committee was made to the system over the last decade, commissioners feel a the result of inputs by citizens and lack of respect for volunteers and from some volunteers has put numerous experts, and reflected the county at risk. Along the way, some volunteers’ frustrations the best thinking of the community with the way in which training is handled in the system have regarding this issue. The board not caused them to go as far as discontinuing their service, accordonly rejected the recommendations ing to Gage. of the committee and the pleas of the It appears personality conflicts and past frustrations that citizens present, they stripped Polk should have been put to rest continue to linger and impede the County of any regulatory protection system’s ability to function smoothly. This is a shame. Finding a new director will not be a simple task. Gage said New Years the commissioners believe there are individuals who would step in should the situation require a temporary solution. Dr. Owens To the editor: however has committed years to providing the county with the There was a great crowd on most qualified responders possible and we’re grateful for that main street for the New Year’s Eve service. dropping of the ball at the clock N.C. General Statute Rules 13p.0201 offers the EMS system tower, with dancing on the upper requirements and states that county governments shall establevel. Walking to the coffee shop at lish EMS systems, as well as appoint an EMS system medical 7:15 the next morning I was really director. impressed by how clean the upper PLEASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS According to the standards set up by the North Carolina Office of EMS, such a person must hold the following qualifications: • Hold a current license to practice medicine or osteopathy in North Carolina. • Have endorsement and working relationship with physician community, in particular medical staff and/or emergency physi-

for our scenic beauty. That is, unless “letting engineers do their jobs” constitutes such protection. How’d that work on Chocolate Drop? My first thought was that this collection of middle-aged white guys must be on the take. It then occurred to me that they had recently been elected by a majority of Polk County voters. So, while they may still be on the pad, they apparently reflect the desires of the majority of Polk County voters. And we must therefore conclude they don’t want any protections for our scenic resources, and, like the board, they’re not interested in hearing input from experts who have indicated there is a necessity for such protections. Ain’t democracy grand? - Chris ter Kuile, Tryon level and the street area in front of the clock were after the revelry. I saw one paper cup out of place. Congratulations to everyone who helped make our downtown attractive the day after a party. - Les Stobbe, Tryon

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Letter to the Editor

Sunshine again shunned by board of commissioners To the editor: “And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.” King James Bible, John 3:19. Once again at their Jan. 7, 2013 meeting, the board of commissioners (BOC) majority used secrecy to accomplish their goal. Using their recent rules change to avoid giving agenda items titles that inform other commissioners and the public about what will be discussed, Tom Pack placed an item on the agenda vaguely labeled “waterline extensions.” When Commissioner (Ray) Gasperson asked Pack about the vagueness, Pack responded it was intentional, that he didn’t

want to pin himself down because he might want to talk about more than one extension. Weak response, Tom. Only one extension was discussed. The real reason for the vagueness is Pack didn’t want the public to know that he was again proposing the waterline that he and commissioner (Ted) Owens have long sought: One that would service William Day’s land at the intersection of Highway 74 and Highway 9. Pack and Owens first thought they could run the waterline by Day’s property when Polk Central School’s water well needed work. But that waterline was estimated to cost up to $1,000,000. Learning that, Superintendent Miller and the school board decided to repair the school’s well, at a cost of about $40,000. They told the commissioners not to extend the waterline since it wasn’t otherwise needed.

Not easily deterred, Owens and Pack still argued to extend the waterline to Polk Central, past Mr. Day’s property. After it became clear that the BOC wasn’t going to force the school to accept a waterline the school board didn’t want, Owens said, “Can’t we at least take it to Highway 74?” where Mr. Day’s property lies. I thought the new majority would raise this waterline again at their first meeting. I was wrong. They waited until the second meeting. And then they dressed it up (“put lipstick on the pork”), or disguised it, as a plan to extend the line to Mill Spring, rather than just to Highway 74 and Mr. Day’s property, as had been their goal in the past. At the BOC meeting, the chair asked if there were any comments from the public. Of course there were none. No one knew what the vague agenda item was about. As Commis-

sioner Gasperson rightly pointed out, “There was no information and citizens didn’t know to come if they wished to speak on it.” The majority’s mission was accomplished. Why keep bringing William Day into this discussion? In the 2010 election, Mr. Day made a generous campaign contribution to Tom Pack. In the 2012 election, Mr. Day made a $250 campaign contribution to Keith Holbert. And Mr. Day paid for the many full page “Liberty” ads in the Tryon Daily Bulletin in support of Pack, Gage and Holbert and hosted the “Liberty” website on the internet to which the Republicans’ Facebook page frequently connected. That’s a lot of campaign support, probably unheard of in past Polk County Elections. Is there any connection between the election support and the waterline? You decide. - Renée McDermott, Tryon

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Sunny View December Terrific Kids These students from Sunny View Elementary School were honored recently as “Terrific Kids.” The Tryon Kiwanis Club sponsors the event, which recognizes students from each classroom for their good citizenship and hard work for the month. Students received a certificate of honor, a pencil and a bumper sticker that identifies their parents’ car as having a “Terrific Kid” in the family. December winners were: (front row, left to right) Banks Barber, John VelazquezReynoso, Avrey Hensley, RJ Ruff, Sarah Strough; (second row, left to right) Ivey Upton, Keeleigh Bradley, Gabe Alvarado, Alyssa Searcy, Madison Whitson and Timbo Bradley; (back row, left to right) Principal Kevin Weis, Lynn Montgomery (Kiwanis), C a m e r o n E v a n s , G av i n Shelton, LeeAnn Bradley, Kole Eubanks, Bryson Seay and Sarah Russell. Not pictured – Alonzo Trejo. (photo submitted by Angela Hall)

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cians group. • Preferably hold board certification in emergency medicine. • Maintain an active clinical practice. • Have education or experience in out-of-hospital emergency care • Maintain appropriate medical liability coverage

• Provide onsite medical direction during ride alongs with EMS eight hours per year. Nailing down an individual who fits all of these requirements, has a passion for providing emergency care to our community and is willing to take on the liability and responsibility of the position of medical director – all for $12,000 a year – is a bigger feat than most might imagine. As the Bulletin further inves-

tigates concerns within the EMS system of this county, we hope to find the issue to be more than a matter of conflicting personalities or personal agendas. Picturing the dire situation our county would be in without a committed medical director alarms our staff. A county’s emergency medical system cannot operate without a medical director in place. Without one, first responders would not be able to ad-

minister EPI pens for something as simple as an allergic reaction. We hope the county can put together a plan to find a new director soon and, while we agree with Commissioner Gage that the selection should not be rushed, it should take top priority. After all, we are talking about true life or death situations and the safety of every single person who lives, works and even visits our area.

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Thermal Belt Friendship Council receives PCCF grant The Thermal Belt Friendship for this year’s MLK Celebra- to overcome obstacles to a Council recently received a Free tion event. SAAB’s national brighter side of life. We can of- The goal is for all males Community Events Grant from headquarters offers empowering fer our younger generation food of color at affiliated the Polk County Community national conferences to incorpo- to think, act, and prepare for Foundation to assist with its rate powerful messages of suc- a better future than those who institutions to take 2013 Martin Luther King, Jr. cess to young men throughout choose a collision course with full advantage of their Celebration. the United States. SAAB was doom. SAAB has accepted the academic years and The annual celebration is founded in 1990, and has grown demanding challenge by involvscheduled for Friday, Jan. 18, to more than 200 chapters across ing enrolled Black males at more to better understand at 6 p.m., at the Tryon Fine college and university cam- than 200 colleges and universi- and practice their full Arts Center. The Polk County puses; middle and high schools ties, as well as middle and high Community Foundation has in more than 39 states in the schools in 39 states in the U.S. responsibilities, rights, historically been a friend of the United States. SAAB operates In addition, SAAB provides a and privileges as citizens Friendship Council. Dr. Joseph through student chapters across diverse and culturally-sensitive of this country. Fox, president of the Ther- the nation where young men environment for all ethnic mimal Belt Friendship Council of color enjoy the privilege of norities through our option for states, “Much of the work of social, cultural and spiritual institutions/schools to call their hope that SAAB members will the Friendship Council has been enrichment. respective chapter “Brother to be well prepared to enter the made possible through the finanSAAB’s website (saabna- Brother” (B2B) or SAAB, which work force of professionals and cial assistance we have received tional.org) said, “For a number allows institutions/schools to be compete as positive contributors over the years from the Polk of years, crime statistics have intentional about inviting a more with the best for a meaningful County Community Foundation. revealed that a disproportionate diverse group of young men to place in our society. The Friendship Council is a We are truly blessed to have number of black men were using the SAAB Experience. several generous individuals in illicit drugs, committing other SAAB focuses on increasing nonprofit organization created our region that make the work crimes and contributing to teen- the number of African American to foster unity throughout the of the Foundation possible.” age pregnancy. Just as alarming, and Latino men that graduate many diverse communities in The mission of the Polk County one out of every four black men from college by creating a posi- the Thermal Belt region, includCommunity Foundation is to: aged 20 to 29 is either in prison, tive peer community based on a ing North and South Carolina. • Support charitable and on probation or on parole. More spirit of caring. SAAB operates There are no membership dues beneficial activities in the com- black men of this age group through student run chapters collected by the organization, munity, are in prison than there are in with professional advising and just a strong desire to foster • Provide and administer a college and the armed services mentorship to assist young men equality and diversity. The does not view divarietyHINK of planned giving pro- combined. Many young men to excel academically, socially, LOBALLY HOP OCALLY SUPPORT YOURorganization LOCAL MERCHANTS grams, choose crime and irresponsibil- culturally, spiritually and in the versity only in light of race, but also age, physical and mental • Serve as responsible stew- ity because they feel that no one community. ards of all funds entrusted to cares about them, and that they The goal is for all males of challenges, national origin, LOBALLY HOP SUPPORT YOURand LOCAL MERCHANT S of ethnicity. All residents it, and HINK have nothing to lose. One OCALLY can color at affiliated institutions the Thermal Belt region are • Provide initiatives in rec- understand that with such feel- to take full advantage of their ognizing areas of community ings, stealing, using illicit drugs academic years and to better encouraged to participate. The needs and supporting solutions. – or even murder – could be an understand and practice their Thermal Belt Friendship CounLOBALLY HOP OCALLY SUPPORT MERCHANT S meets monthly at Roseland The HINK Polk County Community ‘easy’ alternative (The Sentencfull responsibilities, rights,YOUR and cilLOCAL Foundation has streamlined its ing Project, 1995).” privileges as citizens of this Community Center (Intersection grant making process, which has How should we respond to country. Additionally, SAAB of Peake and Howard Streets, every second Tuesday, been a benefit to small non-profit this critical situation? re- plans to workSinUPPORT the community HINK LOBALLY HOP OneOCALLY YOURTryon) LOCAL MERCHANT S organizations such as the Ther- sponse would be to shake our with other younger males in at 6 p.m., and membership is mal Belt Friendship Council. heads and place the blame upon need of guidance and direction open to any community member The support was instrumental in our institutions and systems. along with adopting Habitat for wishing to further the dialog bethe Friendship Council’s ability Another would be to take posi- Humanity as its official service tween the races. For more inforLetOurTDB Classiﬁeds Work You! visit for the organization’s to bring a nationally and inter- tive steps by giving of our time project. objective is that all mation, website at: friendshipcouncil. nationally known speaker, Dr. and talents to demonstrate there males will be role models for Tyrone Bledsoe, CEO-President are alternatives to the path too each other as well as for other homestead.com. – article submitted of the Student African American many black men take. Indeed, males of color in their comby Dr. Joseph Fox Brotherhood (SAAB), to Tryon it is up to us to carry the shield munity. Additionally, it is our

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with 9 High card points that the Spade King was most likely held by East. So there’s good news, with King of Spades being onside, but also some bad news which was that East also held the Ace of Clubs. And if East also held the Club Jack, declarer had his work cut out for himself. However, based on the facts at hand, declarer realized that there’s only one way to tackle the Club suit. At trick #5 declarer led the Club nine and ran it when West played low. If the nine wins or draws the Ace declarer makes his contract. If the nine lose to the Jack, declarer wins the Diamond return and leads the Queen of Clubs and overtakes with dummy’s King to guarantee an entry to the dummy no mater what East does and has an entry for the Spade finesse.

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K-9 patrol dog remembered Frieden VII (German meaning: Peace) passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Jan. 2; one month before his 13th birthday. He was born on Feb. 6, 2000 to Ascoota Bugg Bugg (Sire) and Pebbles of Bedrock IV (Dam). He was one of seven siblings born from this Championship German bloodline that included Schutzhund champions and law enforcement legends. Frieden was one of the largest of their children reaching 100 pounds and the size of a miniature horse. His size and color, he was registered as a sable, was striking and commented on often. On July 5, 2000 he came to live with his human parents Chris and Melissa Le Roy. Frieden was a gift from a dear friend who saw Chris’ love for dogs and his potential to be a great K-9 handler. Chris started Frieden’s K-9 patrol training immediately. Frieden secured a position along with Chris at the Polk Country Sherriff’s

Department, when he was just a pup, gaining valuable on the job training. On Oct. 28, 2000 Frieden received certification of patrol utilization from the North Carolina Police Dog Association. While on patrol Frieden assisted Chris and many other deputies with building searches, suspect apprehensions, drug seizures, protection and tracking of lost hikers and suspects. While Frieden loved patrol work, he loved being head of the house and protecting his human mom the most. After a year on patrol, Frieden was retired and allowed to do what he loved the most: searching and patrolling the house at night while mom slept and dad kept the streets and neighborhoods safe. Upon retirement, Frieden allowed no one in the Le Roy household unless dad was home. Frieden ensured that mom and all the foster children and nieces and (Continued on page 23)

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Locally-made movie ‘Witch Ann’ shows Jan. 18-19, 26 Most everyone has heard talk of Polk County’s local legend, Witch Ann. Taylor’s Production and Evil Pictures brings the legend to life in a fictional horror suspense movie, which will be shown at the Polk County Agricultural Center Jan. 18-19, 26 at 7 p.m. each night. The person who fills the 200th seat each night will win a free DVD copy of the movie and a movie poster. A Q&A will follow the movie each night, and autographed pictures of the stars will be available. This movie was made locally about a local legend with local actors. To buy tickets, visit the ag center in Mill Spring or Smoke Trading Signal Post in Columbus. You may also use a PayPal account through Taylor’s Production and Evil Pictures’ facebook page, or call Taylor’s Production at 828231-1017. – article submitted by Rhonda O’Connor

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nephews who visited were completely safe. His favorite past time was hanging around the house waiting on company, especially the nieces and nephews who visited. They were the best suspects to steal homemade peach pie from. He also loved the attention they bestowed on him, riding him as if he were a horse, using him as a pillow, wrestling and of course

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urday, 4 p.m., Ashley Meadows Community Room. There is Christ-centered help for all addictions. Join us to find freedom from unhealthy habits. Will meet every Saturday at 4 p.m. For more information, call Lorna Dever at 828-817-1544. Showing of “Witch Ann,” The locally-made movie “Witch

Witch Ann tells the tale of a local Polk County legend. (photo submitted)

throwing the ball, or whatever toy was the closest. His body was cremated and the memorial post (We lost an important member of our family today. Frieden was Chris first patrol dog. He almost made it to his 13th Birthday. RIP Tiger Lilly!) on Facebook drew dozens of sweet and thoughtful comments from all who had met and worked with him. Melissa lovingly called Frieden Tiger Lilly because he could be as bad and mean as a

Tiger, however most of the time he was sweet, beautiful and kind as a Lilly. However you decide to remember your beloved pets, a great way is to give to those pets who are less fortunate and have not found their loving and forever homes. By donating to your humane society you can help make a difference in the life of a special pet. – article submitted by Melissa Le Roy

Ann” will be shown at the Polk County Agricultural Center Jan. 18-19, 26 at 7 p.m. each night.

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