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Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Vol. 86 / No. 2

Tryon, N.C. 28782

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Tryon Fire Department will host a soup kitchen on Monday, Feb. 11 from 4 - 6 p.m. at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. This will be for carry-out orders this time -potato soup and chili beans with cornbread and crackers. Churches and other organizations are asked to place large orders by noon on Feb. 11. Donations are welcomed to support this program. For more information call the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 828-894-3001

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

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Darla Kleiner (center) leads medical certification classes from the WNC Edutech office in Columbus.

Columbus business combats unemployment issue Polk unemployment rises to 7.8 percent in December by Samantha Hurst

Focusing in the realms of healthcare, one Columbus business initiated an effort a year and a half ago to provide education for people on the brink of losing their

jobs, as well as those aspiring to advance their careers. WNC Edutech owners Michael (Continued on page 3)

Today

Saluda Center, Friday events: chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; Trash Train, 10 a.m.; NA Meeting, 8 p.m. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail. com or visit www.saluda.com. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Friday activities include movie matinee or drumming at 10 a.m. and bingo or movie at (Continued on page 2)

Saluda working out kinks in shared water system plan by Mark Schmerling

Ways to eliminate potential shortcomings in the joint SaludaColumbus-Tryon shared water system, are coming to light in an engineering study requested by the city of Saluda.

A report by the engineers, aired in December, indicated that while Columbus and Tryon could send water to Saluda, Saluda would not be able to send the full amount of water to the other two towns, without causing too-low

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12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. Edutech Open House, new location and ribbon cutting Friday, Feb. 1 from 4-6 p.m. The office is located in the Columbus Professional building behind Mountain View BBQ in Columbus. American Legion Post 250, weekly bingo games, Fridays, 7 p.m., 43 Depot St., Tryon. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Smoke-free. Classical guitar concert, On Friday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m., classical guitarists Matthew Smith and Chance Glass from Columbia, S.C., will perform a benefit concert for the Mill Spring Agricultural Center’s farm store. Info: www. polkcountyfarms.org or call the Farm Store at 828 894-8028 or 828 863-4377. 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 828-899-0673 for more information. House of Flags Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 33

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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, Saturday, 4 p.m., Ashley Meadows Community Room. There is Christcentered 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. Groundhog Day Party at artist Richard C. Baker’s studio Saturday, Feb. 2 from 6-9 p.m. Wine, light hors d’oeuvres and sweets served. Free and open to the public with requested donation to Steps to HOPE. Costumes optional; come for an evening of fun and help a worthy cause. The studio is located at 18 Church Street, Saluda.

Sunday

Violinist Miles Hoffman at Landrum Presbyterian, Miles Hoffman, renowned violist and NPR commentator, will be joined by Reiko Uchida for a performance at Landrum Presbyterian Church on Feb. 3 at 3 p.m. The event is free and open to all. Sponsored by the Mary Comerford Memorial Fund.

Monday

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Mondays, Harmon Field/Tryon, 7 a.m. - noon. Saluda Center, Mondays, chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; line dance, 12:30 p.m.; Saluda Duplicate Bridge, 1:30 p.m. 828-749-9245. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www. saluda.com. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family Member Support Group, meets in Columbus on the first Monday of the month, 10 a.m. - noon. For info and/or location, contact Lisa at 828-894-0104 or Annie at 864457-7278. The Meeting Place Senior Center, sing-along, 10 a.m.; senior fitness, 11 a.m.; bingo or bead class 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001.

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LOCAL WEATHER Forecast:

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Tomorrow

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Today: Sunny, with no chance of rain. High 38, low 25. Saturday: Par tly Sunny Partly cloudy cloudy, with a 10 percent chance of rain. High 50, low 35. Sunday: Partly cloudy, with a 10 percent chance of rain. High 53, low 31. Monday: Cloudy, with a 20 percent chance of rain. High 52, low 35. Wednesday’s weather was: High 65, low 34, 1.51 inches of rain.

CORRECTION: The article entitled “TCA presents cellist, Narek Hakhnazaryan and pianist Noreen Polera” on page 12 in Thursday, Jan. 31 Bulletin stated the incorrect date for the concert. The concert will be performed on Thursday, Feb. 7 at the Tryon Fine Arts Center. The Bulletin’s article “Group hopes to expand Foothills Quilt Trail into Polk” should have said the quilt trail’s website is www.foothillsquilttrail.com.

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. Gardening Dahlias, Gardening program all about Dahlias on Monday, Feb. 4 at 1:30 p.m. at Isothermal Community College in Columbus presented by the Foothills Association of Master Gardeners. Open to the public. For more information, call 894-8523. Polk Soil and Water Conservation District Board meeting, held Monday, Feb. 4 at 3:30 p.m. in the Mill Spring Agricultural and Community Center. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call 828-894-8550. Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 5:30 p.m., Tryon United Methodist Church, New Market Road in Tryon. Male Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, 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.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 8 p.m., Columbus Presbyterian Church.

Tuesday

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Tuesdays, Ozone Drive and Hwy. 176, Saluda. Beginning bridge class, An eight-week beginning bridge class will be offered at the Saluda Center in Saluda starting on Feb. 5. It will be held each Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Info: 864-457-5931 or 706-936-8877 or email tollieross@gmail.com. The Meeting Place Senior Center, 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. 828-894-0001. 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. LIFECare of Polk County/ Adult Day Health Care provides services Monday - Friday. Pet therapy every Tuesday is an opportunity for participants to interact (Continued on page 31)

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and Darla Kleiner teach courses in a variety of healthcare topics, as well as information technology. “We consider our company more of our mission in life,” Michael said. Darla agreed that their efforts to increase the education level of healthcare workers in Polk and surrounding counties is rooted in wanting to help people improve their lives. “We’re not a non-profit but we try and meet the individual where they are to get them employed,” she said. “Our main objective is to upgrade skills so these people can find work.” Polk County’s unemployment rate fluctuated near the end of 2012, dipping as low as 6.8 percent in October and jumping back to 7.8 percent by December. For the end of the year, that meant 720 individuals out of (Continued on page 4)

Darla Kleiner explains the “order of draw” to students learning about phlebotomy. (photo by Samantha Hurst)

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WNC Edutech teaches students how to administer shots, draw blood, take a urinalysis or Polk’s 9,254-member workforce process a pregnancy test, among were out of jobs. The Kleiners said other tasks. Darla said all of the the majority of students who come equipment used in training is the through their doors do so because same equipment used in surroundchanges in requirements might ing doctors’ offices because those cause them to no longer qualify same offices are often the ones for their position or because they donating things like syringes, eye need a better paying job to support exam charts and EKG machines. Most courses provided at their family. “One woman came to us be- Edutech last 10 weeks and will cause a new company bought the certify someone under any of the office she worked for and if she three main certifying bodies – the didn’t learn the software program AMT (American Medical Techshe wouldn’t be able to teach the nologists), AMCA (American staff,” Darla said. “Without that Medical Certification Association) or NHA (Naknowledge, she knew she could “I wouldn’t have been able tional Healthcareer Associalose her job.” tion). She said one to keep my job without The Kleinexample is the getting their help to get ers have even increased recertain certifications.” trained PhD and quirement with-- Kathy McLean master-level rein hospitals for searchers on CNAs to be able to read EKG machines. She said a how to do things like draw blood number of CNAs with jobs at St. so they can more efficiently comLuke’s and Rutherford Regional plete clinic trials. Michael, meanwhile, makes have come to them needing to learn how to read those machines. sure no student completes training “I wouldn’t have been able with Edutech without understandto keep my job without getting ing basic computer software such their help to get certain certifica- as Microsoft Word, Excel, how tions,” said former student Kathy to send professional emails and McLean, who works for a doctor’s create a resume with his or her updated certifications. office in Columbus. “We have a lot of people that Darla has a PhD in health education and, along with Michael, is are reentering the workforce who a certified health instructor. The aren’t computer literate and need two work to certify individuals as that training to then train their own medical administrative assistants, staff or keep up with technology,” clinical medical assistants, phle- Michael said. “When you are botomy techs, EKG techs, surgi- going to work in a professional cal techs, medical lab assistants, medical environment, we try and patient care techs, electronic health make sure you are prepared for the record specialists, billing and cod- challenge of being versatile and not only being able to take someing specialists and in CPR. Former student, Dianne Jones, one’s blood but being able to enter said she appreciated the Kleiners’ information into a spreadsheet if willingness to quickly help her out needed.” The Carolina Foothills Chamof a tight recertification deadline. “Darla sat down with me and ber of Commerce will help WNC found out what I needed. The great Edutech celebrate the opening thing was she didn’t tell me, ‘Ok, of its new location during an come back in a week; she sat down open house and ribbon cutting right then and started working today, Friday, Feb. 1 from 4-6 with me,’” Jones said. “We had p.m. The office is located in the my recertification taken care of in Columbus Professional building plenty of time. Her help relieved behind Mountain View BBQ in Columbus. a lot of stress for me.” (continued from page 3)

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Saluda’s typical water use of some 120,000-130,000 gallons gallons of water daily. The sys- per day places a potential overtem is designed to provide flex- all daily demand on the system ibility during times of extreme of upwards of 440,000 gallons. need. The idea was conceived According to Hollifield, water several years ago, when a severe pressure on the north side of Sadrought forced the towns to cre- luda is “marginal,” but sufficient, ate mandatory water restrictions adding that if the interconnect is utilized at 320,000 gallons per for customers. Concerns cited last month fo- day, “some areas in the north cused in part on the 85,000-gallon part of town could have zero pressure.” capacity of the Further, said tank constructed on Howard Gap “It will furnish the water Hollifield, reRoad, outside with no problem. We have moving water from Saluda’s Saluda, for the been filling that tank system to fight a interconnect. large fire could However, on at night (at lower use Jan. 28, Saluda times), without affecting reduce water pressure for City Administhe people of Saluda.” some residents. trator Erny Wil-- Erny Williams, Potentially liams emphaSaluda City Administrator more serious, sized that the is inadequate size of the curpressure in some hydrants, to rent tank is not an issue. “It will furnish the water with fight blazes. To prevent such problems, no problem,” emphasized Williams, adding, “We have been Hollifield recommends isolating filling that tank at night (at lower the interconnect from Saluda, use times), without affecting the installing a series of actuated valves to draw water directly people of Saluda.” Williams indicated that prob- from Hendersonville, and replaclems in the system were not ing an old 200,000-gallon tank with a new one to be located at related to that tank. Engineer Jonathan Hollifield higher elevation to add water explained that the 85,000-gallon pressure. Hollifield and his firm tank is satisfactory. However, have not arrived at a specific he pointed out other possible capacity for such a new tank, shortcomings, and indicated but he estimates that it would be in the “100,000-200,000-gallon solutions. Hollifield said the intercon- range.” Under this scenario, the nect system is designed to de- existing tank would be utilized liver 320,000 gallons of water until the new one is connected, to Tryon and Columbus, but that said Hollifield. (continued from page 1)

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New Hope Church fellowship hall catches fire by Leah Justice

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During storms that swept through the area on Wednesday, Jan. 30, the fellowship hall at New Hope United Methodist Church in Green Creek caught fire. F3)) 45-0%5)4 0%-/ (%14 8-1(453)%0 1)5 )// ,21) S)1-23 -4'26154 Green Creek Fire Chief Michael Herman said his department received the call around 4:20 p.m. to the church, located along 2x2 F tfn Chesnee Highway. Herman said when he arrived there was smoke bellowing out of the building and once he made 0TFN5FRI - INDD entry- page there15was fire going over head on the left side of the room. Herman said the fire was quickly extinguished, thanks mainly to his department who really stepped up and prevented the fire from being much worse.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really proud of my department,â&#x20AC;? Herman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They really stepped up and did what needed to be done.â&#x20AC;? The department used less than 50 gallons of water fighting the fire. The Columbus and Mill Spring Fire Departments assisted Green Creek. Herman said he does not suspect the fire to be suspicious but because it was at a church he was required to turn the investigation over to the Polk County Fire Marshal. Just prior to the church fire a power line blew just down the road along Chesnee Highway where local departments were also dispatched.

New Polk courthouse trees should be in by end of month Town decides to keep with original sugar maple plan by Leah Justice

The front of the Polk County Courthouse should be landscaped with trees by the end of February. The former Bradford Pear trees that lined the front of the courthouse had to be removed last fall due to breakage. At one point last year, town council discussed the possibility of not replacing the trees, instead possibly planting shrubs there to not block the view of the courthouse. The town has decided to go with its original plan to replace the Bradford Pears with Sugar Maples, in keeping with the courthouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history. Columbus Town Manager Jonathan Kanipe said the town will plant eight Sugar Maples. He said Columbus is currently awaiting word from a nursery regarding the status of the trees. Kanipe said he hopes to have the

trees planted by the end of the month at the latest. The town is working with Polk County Cooperative Extension Director John Vining on the replacement plan. The town decided to replace the Bradford Pears with Sugar Maples in part because the maples are strong trees, but mainly for tradition. Sugar maples were planted in front of the courthouse in the 1944-1945 timeframe in honor of veterans who served in World War II. The sugar maples lined the front of the courthouse for approximately 40 years before the Bradford Pears replaced them in 1984 by the Columbus Revitalization Committee. The town plans to purchase approximate 2-inch diameter trees between 12 and 18 feet in height. Town council has said previously it does not want to plant the trees close to the courthouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stairs as the Bradford Pears were so as not to detract from the view.

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Polk district court results In Polk County District Court victed of failure to wear seat beltheld Jan. 23, 2013 with Judge driver. Moore was fined $25 and Athena F. Brooks presiding, 235 court costs. cases were heard. Some cases were William Gregory Pearce was continued, dismissed or sent to convicted of misdemeanor larceny superior court. and misdemeanor possession of The following persons were stolen goods. Pearce was sentenced convicted of a crime (names are to 120 days at the N.C. Department printed as they appear in court of Corrections for larceny and 120 records): days at the N.C. Department of Logan C. Beddingfield was Corrections for possession of stolen convicted of possession of drug goods. paraphernalia. Beddingfield was Juan Tenorio Peralta was consentenced to one year unsupervised victed of operating a vehicle with probation, a $75 fine and court impaired equipment. Peralta was costs. fined $40 and court costs. Derek Ray Bishop was conRandol Scott-Harbison was convicted of possession of stolen goods. victed of speeding 91 mph in a 65 Bishop was sentenced to one year mph zone. Harbison was fined $91 supervised proand court costs. bation, $300 in Ernest Scott Court results restitution and IV was convicted court costs. of operating a veMario Lamont Boone was con- hicle with impaired equipment. victed of operating a vehicle with Scott was fined $40 and court costs. impaired equipment. Boone was Joseph Lamond Simpson was fined $40 and court costs. convicted of level 5 driving while Joni West Castro was convicted impaired. Simpson was sentenced of speeding 90 mph in a 65 mph to 24 hours of community service, zone. Castro was fined $90 and a $100 fine and court costs. court costs. Christopher Struyf was conCaleb Byron Conner was convicted of operating a vehicle with victed of level 5 driving while impaired equipment. Struyf was impaired. Conner was sentenced to fined $40 and court costs. one year unsupervised probation, 24 Samantha Renee Taylor was hours of community service, a $100 convicted of two counts of misfine and court costs. demeanor probation violation out William Marshal Davis was con- of county. Taylors probation was victed of second degree trespassing. terminated. Davis was sentenced to 10 days in Joseph John Vonzabern was jail with credit for time served. convicted of failure to wear seat Caroline Hanna was convicted belt-driver. Vonzabern was fined of speeding 92 mph in a 65 mph $25 and court costs. zone. Hanna was fined $92 and Lauren Elizabeth Waldrop was court costs. convicted of possession of malt Alicia Holt-Button was con- beverage/unfortified wine while not victed of operating a vehicle with 19/20 years old. Waldrop was fined impaired equipment. Holt-Button $25 and court costs. was fined $40 and court costs. Tiffany Ann Watkins was conTimothy Blaine Holt was convicted of providing tobacco to victed of speeding 70 mph in a 65 inmate. Watkins was sentenced to mph zone. Holt was fined $20 and one year unsupervised probation, a court costs. $100 fine and court costs. Shelly Marie Johnson was Laura Shannon Williams was convicted of contributing to the convicted of two counts of contribdelinquency of a minor and break- uting to the delinquency of a minor ing and/or entering. Johnson was and misdemeanor breaking and/or sentenced to one year unsupervised entering. Williams was sentenced to probation and court costs. 18 months unsupervised probation Melita Jann Moore was con- and court costs.

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Polk Vocational Services receives ISO-13485 certification After successfully completing both the stage one and stage two audits, Polk Vocational Services (PVS), has received their certificate of registration for ISO-13485, a globally recognized quality standard for the production of medical devices. By achieving this certification, PVS is now recognized as having a quality management system that meets applicable regulatory and statutory requirements for the manufacturing of their customers’ products. PVS Quality Control Manager, Floyd Sauve said “We are extremely pleased and proud to attain this certification; however, the quality mission is one with no end and we must continually strive to improve our overall quality management system.” PVS President, Neal Bebber, said “this certification and the systems that are required to achieve this standard assure our current customers that their products will be produced with quality and repeatability in mind. In addition, this will open up new product and market ar-

Team members at PVS produce medical device products in their medical production room. (photo submitted by Neal Bebber)

eas to PVS as this certification gives us instant creditability which is extremely important to a small company selling into a market with many large players.” PVS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-

profit corporation providing vocational and life skills training to those with barriers to employment. PVS federal and state funding has been significantly decreased and is being offset by their growth in their

medical and packaging operations. This growth allows us to continue our mission of providing client services despite the funding declines, Bebber stated. - article submitted by Neal Bebber

Polk County Sheriff’s Office report for the week of Jan. 23 - 30 During the week from Jan. 23 through Jan. 30, 2013, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office answered 206 calls for service.

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These students from Sunny View Elementary School were honored recently as “Terrific Kids.” The Tryon Kiwanis Club sponsors the program, 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. January winners were: Left to right, front row: Ximena Velazquez-Torres, Cameron Ruff, Ashley Green, Joshua Weis, Daylon Bradley, Gunnar Alm. Second row – Austin Waters, Gracie Carson, Chandler Burnett, Riley Williams, Emma Bradley, Marissa Williams, Colin Searcy. Third row - Principal Kevin Weis, Hadden Whitson, Callie Burnett, Olivia Searcy, Tristan Raines, Nathan Ruff and Lynn Montgomery (Kiwanis). (photo submitted by Angela Hall)

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Polk Central honor rolls announced ICC deans’ list for fall 2012 semester for third six weeks of 2013 school year The Isothermal Community Santibanez, Diana R. Silva, DanPolk Central Elementary School recently announced its honor roll for the third six weeks of this school year. A Honor Roll Third grade - Jasmine Atkins, Katherine Campuzano-Gomez, Lauren Dotson, Lacey Gosnell, McKenna Hill, McKenna Splawn and Elizabeth Trejo-Mejia. Fourth grade - Tiffany Cardwell, Colby Davis, Rachael Davis, Morgan Galus, Mikailah Hall, Alexis McGuinn, Madelyn Pittman, Skye Spinner and Victoria Ward. Fifth grade - Landry Edwards, Nicolas Lopez and Sydney McKinney. A/B Honor Roll Third grade - Zachary Aley, Dominque Carson, Lindsey Jenkins, Jack Jennings, Aslynn Kempton, Kaitlin Ledbetter, Brittany O’Sullivan, Jasmine Painter, Malachi Painter, Kanye Staley, Dawson Stuart, Kaitlyn Terry, Tori Thomp-

son, Harrison Waddell and Zhu-Zhu Walker. Fourth grade - Itzel AvellanedaCruz, Brett Bagwell, D.J. Edwards, Aisha Hicks, Katelyn Hudson, Madelyn Lawter, Julian Luck, Emmaline McDowell, Nolen McKinney, Hunter Moss, Kylee Mullis, Kellie Parker, T.J. Pettigrew, Jada Petty-Wilkins, Hannah Ridings, Tyler Staley, Eddie Szuster, Madison Towne, Marissa Twitty, Steffan Walker and Madilyn Wilson. Fifth grade - Jared Addison, Ariel Ballard, Rylee Barwell, Cameron Blackwell, Logan Bradley, Isaac Edwards, Dylan Faulkner, Noah Foy, Macii Jackson, Karli Kilgore, Tyra Martin, Mason Merrill, Amelia Nespeca, Karla Olguin, John Price, Joel Resendiz, Wyatt Rickman, Dylan Roberts, Logan Smith, Peyton Splawn, Gavin Thornton, Austin Toney and Grant Waddell. - article submitted by Lisa Pritchard

College deans of business sciences, arts & sciences and applied sciences and technology have announced the names of 342 students who were named to the deans’ list for fall semester 2012. To achieve this academic distinction, a student must be enrolled in 12 or more hours of study and maintain a 3.25 (B plus) grade point average out of a possible 4.0 (A). Isothermal Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award degrees. Making the list for honor roll were: Columbus: David M. Abril, Emily S. Antonio, Emma G. Conner, Bevin D. Corbin, Kara N. Garvin, Chandler B. Miller, Gabriel D. Mingorance, Heber I. Najera, Jairo Nevarez, Timothy C. Pace, Hunter B. Patterson, Raymond E. Patterson, Ashley D. Raburn, Karl E. Riley, Alicia A.

iel B. Smith, Dana M. Thompson and Ciera D. Wilson. Lake Lure: Phillip D. Conner, Allison B. Koenig, David L. Partridge, Jr. and Rachael L. Ponder. Lynn: Lisa M. Lanning Mill Spring: Jean-Luc Boissier, Jenni S. Bradley, Hannah N. Cantrell, Phillip M. Guffey, Ashley C. Jackson, Alicia M. Lockhart, John D. Metcalf, Nathan W. Metcalf, Paul R. Ringer, Britney R. Ruff, Samantha L. Russell, Julie A. Searcy, Mitchell D. Searcy, Jr. and Mary W. Wald. Saluda: Rocky D. Arledge, Kathryn L. Johnson, Michael A. Lively and Kaitlyn A. Norton. Tryon: Danielle R. Bouchard, Tiffany L. Campbell, Sarah C. Davis, Joel Garcia-Romero, Dinell Green, Allyson R. Morris, Amelia M. Morris, Annie S. Moss, Caleb R. Painter and Daniel Saft. – article submitted by Michael Gavin

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Kelley inducted into Second Wind Hall of Fame During the January meeting of the Tryon Garden Club, member Susan Kelley was inducted into the Second Wind Hall of Fame. Kelley joins an impressive group of 15 members of the garden club whose outstanding volunteer contributions have added so much to the community. Kelley and her husband Rick moved to Tryon in 2006 from Basking Ridge, N.J. Her career included positions as executive assistant to CEO’s and presidents of various companies in New York and New Jersey. Soon upon arriving in Tryon, Kelley began volunteering at the Pacolet Area Conservancy helping with the PAC Walk, Holiday Party and other events held by PAC.

After joining the Tryon Garden Club in 2007 and becoming a member of the board in 2008, she was appointed the programs/hospitality chairman. She now serves as the chairman of Pearson’s Falls. Also in 2007, Kelley became a member of Questers and served as the treasurer. In May 2009, she became a board member of the Tryon Concert Association, helping with membership, receptions after the concerts, ushering and liaison with the arts collaboration group representing the Tryon Concert Association. Kelley is a master gardener and belongs to the Foothills Association of Master Gardeners. – article submitted by Wyndy Moorehead

Susan Kelley and her husband, Rick, after Kelley was inducted into the Second Wind Hall of Fame. (photo by Wyndy Moorehead)

Sunny View Elementary Muffins for Moms Sunny View Elementary School held its annual M u f f i n s fo r M o m s celebration on January 18. Smiles and goodwill, as well as a delicious breakfast, were shared by 88 of the community’s mothers, who came to enjoy the event with their children. Pictured here is Kaylin Jenkins (fourth grade), and her mother, Lisa. (photo submitted by Angela Hall)

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soil organically. Today, Mink owns Leap Farm, located in Polk County. This bio-diverse, GMO-free, sustainable farm specializes in organic methods and growing diversity for local markets. Mountain BizWorks is a nonprofit organization providing lending, consulting and training to small businesses in Western North Carolina. For more information about Mountain BizWorks or this event, contact Ashley Epling, ashley@ mountainbizworks.org or 828-2532834 ext.27. Or register online at www.mountainbizworks.org/ calendar. - article submitted by Carol Lynn Jackson

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Polk scores 20 points in fourth to overcome Mitchell on road by Fulton Hampton

Long Tuesday night road games on a bus in late January are probably not a favorite of most high school basketball players. The crowd is typically minimal, the visiting locker rooms are usually less than ideal, so slow starts are not uncommon. This was the case for Polk Jan. 29, however after a lackluster first half, the Wolverines pulled away in the fourth quarter beating Mitchell 56-45. Jamal Tanner led scoring with 20 points; 14 of those coming in the second half with 12 straight in the final minutes of the game. The Wolverines came out cold and were down by 4 points after the first quarter but came back to cut the deficit to 22-21 at the half. They bounced back in the third quarter and took a 36-32 lead into the fourth. But the game was just about to get interesting. Coach Josh McEntire explained the run his guys made in the third took a lot of steam. “Towards the end of the third

quarter we really picked it up and built a little bit of a lead going into the fourth quarter. But we came out dead and they came back and tied it at 40,” McEntire said. “Then Jamal (Tanner) went on a 12-0 run himself. He hit a big three from the corner after a timeout, then stole the ball for a layup.” Polk then had a couple of defensive stops Tanner hitting another 3-pointer and with a driving layup. By that time Polk was up 10 points and Mitchell had to begin fouling. Tanner hit two free throws for the 12-0 run. That run sealed the victory for the Wolverines and probably made the bus ride home at least seem a little shorter. Game stats: Polk County 56, Mitchell 45 Polk County – 7, 14, 15, 20 – 56 Mitchell – 11, 11, 10, 13 – 45 Polk – Tanner 20, Philpott 8, Carson 8, Miller 7, Stockdale 6, Hines 5 and Smith 4. Record: 8-12 Overall, 4-6 WHC. Next game: Friday, Feb. 1 vs. Avery County at home.

No. 15 Anthony Carson (shown here) and Alec Philpott both had 8 points against Mitchell. Ben Stockdale added 6 points and led the Wolverines in rebounds with 6. (photo by Fulton Hampton)

Polk wrestlers come back to top Shelby in 40 - 39 victory by Mark Schmerling

Polk County High School wrestling coach Phillip Miller left the gym wearing a smile on Tuesday night, after Chris Meeks’ gallant 25-13 (major decision) win gave the Wolverines a 40-39 victory over visiting Shelby. It was Polk’s second win in

its last three contests, a moralebuilder, as post-season action approaches. Earlier in the evening, Mitchell, whom Miller labeled the best team in the conference, topped Polk in a meet, which was harderfought than the 63-12 final indicated. The hosts’ only points came

from 113-pounder Juan Vera (now 36-1) by pin, and a forfeit win by heavyweight Chase McMurray. By the time Meeks locked horns with Davon Mooring, the Wolverines trailed Shelby, 39-36. After Polk raced to a 24-0 lead (the meet began at 126-pounds), Shelby answered with some

fireworks of its own before McMurray pinned his man, giving his lighter-weight teammates a chance to put that smile on Miller’s face. After Polk lost the 106-pound contest by forfeit, and fell behind, 30-39, 113-pound ace (Continued on page 21)

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Mitchell takes overtime win over Polk Wolverines Tuesday by Fulton Hampton

With their improved play recently and narrow margin of defeat last game, Polk had high expectations for the Tuesday night’s rematch with Mitchell. Those expectations proved well founded as Polk took a 22 – 19 halftime lead, but eventually came home with a disappointing 52-46 overtime loss. After tying the game in regulation at 43-43, Polk went cold in the overtime period scoring only 3 points as Mitchell equaled their first quarter total of 9 points. They were once again without the services of one their leading rebounders; Savannah Deaver due to injury. But Polk did a good job on the boards with Mitchell outrebounding them 41-39. The Lady Wolverines also had 20 steals and caused a total of 29 turnovers. It was primarily a matter of just not shooting the ball well. Mitchell shot 45% from the 2 point range and hit 4 of 9 three point attempts, while Polk shot 29% and was 0 of 8 on three pointers.

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Juan Vera scored a pin in just 22 seconds, to bring the Wolverines to within three. While Meeks had Mooring on his back more than once, he

Coach Craig Culbreth checks the scoreboard, as he gives the players final instructions during a recent timeout against Mitchell. Polk takes on league leading Avery tonight at home. (photo submitted)

Coach Craig Culbreth confirmed what the statistics indicated; “It was probably the worst shooting game of the year, we had a lot of good shots, missed a lot of lay ups. It was just one of those nights when the ball just won’t “fall in the hole.” Kara Overholt led the team with 15 points, 11 rebounds and

6 steals. Hayley Kropp followed with 14 points and 6 steals. Sarah Phipps added 8 points and 8 rebounds for one her best games of the season Game Stats: Mitchell 52, Polk 46 Polk – 9;13;10;11 3;—;46 Mitchell – 9;10;14;10 9;— ;52

Polk – Hayley Kropp 14, Kara Overholt 15, Phipps 8, Ruff 2, Lynch 2, Brown 2, Flood 3 Mitchell — Bailey 2, Anderson 4, Sarah Robinson 14, Madison Spurling 10, Taylor Duncan 18, Burleson 4 Records: 11-9, 5-5 WHC. Next game Friday vs. Avery County at home.

couldn’t quite score a pin. A frustrated Mooring hurt his own cause, giving away points via poor conduct. The first incident brought Miller to the mat to emphasize the infraction to the referee, who awarded a point to Meeks. A technical violation

shortly afterward gave Meeks two more points. Both competitors refused to concede the match, which was, to say the least, intense. “Chris needed a win,” reflected Miller. “Chris is a tough kid.” Miller noted that around

Christmas, Meeks missed about three weeks due to illness, but “He’s a strong kid, (who) works hard.” Meeks also plays football. Regardless of the final score against Mitchell, Miller was (Continued on page 22)

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Polk’s Peyton Gevedon, pinning his opponent in Tuesday’s 126-pound match against Shelby. (photo by Mark Schmerling)

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pleased with his team’s overall performance. “I thought we wrestled well all night,” he said. “It might not have looked that way (going by the score against Mitchell),” but he noted, as shown on the mat, that a number of matches could have gone either way, and the score been much closer. Unfortunately, for Polk, Mitchell’s greater experience took its toll. For instance, sophomore Anthony Marino lost an 8-7 squeaker at 138; 145-poundeer Alex Metcalf enjoyed a small lead before he lost a tough 7-4 battle; and 195-pounder Joel Hernandez was pinned after enjoying an early lead. All three fought tenaciously, but couldn’t hold on. Against Shelby, Miller’s crew shook off the Mitchell meet, and came out fighting. Peyton Gevedon (pin), Franklin Sandoval (forfeit win); Marino (pin) and

Metcalf (pin) gave the Wolverines six points apiece at 126, 132, 138 and 145, respectively. Then Shelby got on the board with a pin over Ryan Badger at 152, and added six more with a pin over Zack Price (160). At 170, Jerry Cox lost a 17-14 decision, but had nearly pinned his opponent. Pins over Polk’s Austin Hylemon (182), Hernandez (195) and Robert Waldrop (220), gave Shelby a 33-30 advantage. A forfeit loss at 106 put the Wolverines behind, 39-30, before Vera’s pin, and Meeks’ heroics. On Jan. 24, Polk scored a win at Mountain Heritage. On Friday (Feb. 1), the Wolverines visit Avery. On February 5, they visit Asheville School, to meet A.S. and East Henderson. Friday, Feb. 8 will feature Polk at a conference meet at Mitchell High School. Regionals will be held Feb. 22 and 23 at West Lincoln. In between, the Wolverines will stay sharp, with a visit to Smokey Mountain.

Recreation sports holding registration The Polk County Recreation Department is holding volleyball registration for girls ages 7-14. The department is also adding a coed division for ages 15-17. Registration runs through Feb. 8. Games will be played in March. Polk County Recreation Soccer registration for boys and girls

in grades first - 12th runs through Feb. 20. Registration forms for both sports are available at Stearns Gym or online at www.polknc. org. For more information or questions, call the recreation office at 894-8199. - article submitted by Patty Aldred

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Polk County’s most wanted-animal, the Bog Turtle Polk County’s Most Wanted Plants In an effort to expand the knowledge and understanding of the flora and fauna of Polk County, the Pacolet Area Conservancy (PAC) and botanist, David Campbell need your help in locating this month’s “Most Wanted-Animal.” While PAC is interested in “Polk County’s Most WantedPlants,” at times, especially during the winter months, PAC may highlight “Polk County’s Most Wanted-Animal,” or habitat that supports that animal. This month, PAC needs your help locating a special habitat that may be suitable for the Bog Turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergi). In the southeast, the Bog Turtle occurs in the mountains and upper Piedmont of the Carolinas and Virginia, and very small portions of Georgia and Tennessee. Bog Turtles, the smallest turtle in the United States (adults are 3’’-4’’), are shy, secretive animals that are widely scattered. They inhabit a range of wet habitats with emergent vegetation, preferring cool, clear, shallow, slow-moving, muddy bottomed streams that run through meadows, in swamps and in sphagnum bogs. Other habitats include damp grassy fields with mucky soils and marshes. Because they require open habitats, cattle grazing and fire have benefited the species. Bog Turtles can be hard to find. Besides their small size, they spend much of their time buried in the mud, making them even more elusive. Sometimes, however, these turtles can be seen basking on clumps of vegetation near the wet areas. A key to their identification is a bright orange to yellow blotch on either side of the head and neck. Bog Turtles have been found

Pictured above is one type of habitat that supports the Bog Turtle. (photo submitted)

Bog Turtle. (photo submitted)

in numerous counties around Polk County, but as far as we know, none have ever been found in Polk. This species is listed as a threatened species both in the state of North Carolina and by the federal government. Major threats to the species are habitat destruction, fragmentation, and the pet trade (it is illegal to possess bog turtles without a permit). If landowners think they have the above mentioned habitat(s) or the Bog Turtle on their property, or if they know where this type of habitat or animal might be located within (Continued on page 25)

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Gray doldrums give time to reflect Happy 132th anniversary to “Have you ever noticed a tree standing naked against the sky, our town of Saluda; visit the website for historicsaluda.org. How beautiful it is? Angie Blackwell at Macon All its branches are outlined, Bank says her mom has finished and in its nakedness There is a poem, there is a radiation treatments and is doing better. What good news! It’s song. Every leaf is gone and it is such a treat to walk in a friendly bank, be greeted by name and waiting for the spring. When the spring comes, it have people care about you as a human being, not just a number. again fills the tree with Art Notes: On Feb. 2, artThe music of many leaves, Which in due season fall and ist Richard Baker will host a Ground Hog Day party/fundare blown away. raiser for Steps to Hope from 6-9 And this is the way of life.” at his studio at 18 Church Street. ~ Krishnamurti Welcome to early February Donations appreciated; treats Saluda news and notations! will be served. Feel free to wear With a case of winter doldrums a costume and bring your favorite sweet snacks brought on Saluda to share for a by cold gray stretches, it’s News & g r e a t c a u s e . n Feb. 16, been time to Notations O I’ll have “Afcount blessings. My frozen car by Bonnie Bardos ter Valentine’s Day” open studid not want to dio from 1-3 start after an icy day or two: I gave thanks for p.m. at my “Art House” 285 AAA and the hardy souls who Greenville Street; there’s parkventure out to get stranded folks ing available at fire department. like me up and running again. Bill Jameson and Jim Carson Despite the freezing chill, the have been offering some great driver who came to the rescue painting workshops this winter. had no jacket on. I was huddled Please continue to keep artist Bill close to the car, as if I could Ryan in your hearts and prayers. Saluda Community Land get warmer — bundled like an Eskimo on an ice floe while he Trust (SCLT) has set the date for reassured me that he wasn’t cold their annual meeting, so mark at all. It just made me shiver all April 3 on your calendar. Time the more looking at his short- and place to be announced. In March, it’ll be sign-up time sleeved shirt. In the meantime, River dog for garden plots at Robinson decided to do ‘wardrobe upkeep’ Garden. Volunteers are always for me: those Shar-pei fangs hap- appreciated, so contact SCLT pily shredded one of my favorite to see what you can do to help thrift-shop sweaters. Rather than at 749-1560 or visit www.saluthrow the old friend out, I got daclt.org Would anyone be interested scissors and created leg warmers and a snazzy vest to match in a “Help Your Neighbor Day”? as River proudly watched his Joan Barker had the great idea handiwork being appreciated. of a designated day for the com(How many people have such a munity to help those who need fashionista pooch?) When I wore small things done, where folks the “new” outfit out in public, it sign up to help ... no money inwas a big hit: people were admir- volved, just love and willingness ing the leg warmers--wanting to to help others. Blue Ridge Contra will have know where I’d gotten them. I had to spill the beans about the a dance at The Party Place (right fang treatment and old sweater. off I-26/Ozone Drive) Feb. 15; (Continued on page 25) That got some big smiles!

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Area students complete WCU degrees Western Carolina University recently announced its graduation list for fall semester 2012. The university in December conferred degrees on 638 students who completed their studies during the fall semester. A total of 182 undergraduate students received academic honors, with 42 graduating summa cum laude (with highest honors), 68 graduating magna cum laude (with high honors) and

72 graduating cum laude (with honors). The following area students received degrees: Felicia Brooke Staggs of Columbus with a bachelor of science in criminal justice and William Deshea Briscoe of Tryon with a bachelor of science in education – health and physical education. – article submitted by Randall Holcombe

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tion easements (agreements) which enable landowners to maintain ownership of their property, preserving precious natural resources (open lands, forests, wildlife habitat, scenic vistas, farmland, stream banks, etc.) and potentially obtain significant federal state and local tax benefits. PAC’s vision is a community living and growing in harmony with our natural resources and or goal is to provide a legacy that will endure and be valued by generations to come. PAC works diligently to provide leadership to encourage conservation and provide education programs emphasizing native species appreciation and responsible land use practices to help – save the places you love. - article submitted by Pam Torlina

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the county, please contact PAC at 828-859-5060, or e-mail comments, questions, or photos to landprotection@pacolet.org. The purpose of this project is to gain a better understanding of the flora and fauna in Polk County and document the species presence in the county, making sure that the flora and fauna of Polk County is well documented. PAC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit conservation organization (land trust) founded in 1989 to Protect and Conserve the area’s natural resources (PAC’s mission). PAC works with area landowners to ensure the long-term protection of their property through voluntary conserva-

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music will be by the Skeeziks. Beginner lessons are at 6:30 p.m. with the dance from 7 to 9:30 p.m.; a small fee is charged. The Saluda Welcome Table is every Tuesday. Dinner is served for anyone who’d like to come enjoy companionship and connection from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Saluda United Methodist Church fellowship hall. The meal is free, but donations are appreciated; all welcome. February birthdays include:

Wylie Rauschenbach, Wesley Pace, Biddie Dawson, Amy Beeson, Chris Gianino, Ginny Jones. Jenna Igoe, Suzanne Igoe, Pam Thompson, Catherine Raymond. As ever, thank you, dear readers in Bulletin land for reading this column! The goal is to make you feel like you’re enjoying a hot cup of tea with me—your comments are always wanted and valued. Keep in mind if you have something of note, feel free to e-mail me at bbardos@gmail. com; or call 749-1153. You may also visit my website at bonniebardos.com

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This is about as good as it gets. Fully loaded with all the luxury and comfort features with sporty handling and a peppy 2.5 liter 6 cylinder coupled to a 6 speed manual transmission. This car is a blast to drive. The computer actuated x drive system gives you the peace of mind of knowing you have all wheel drive when road and driving conditions warrant. Premium package, am/fm/cd business sound system. Sport package. Cold weather package with heated seats. Factory navagation. Privacy package with the rear window sun shades for rear passenger comfort. Nearly new tires on sport alloys and just serviced. Like i said, this one has it all. Priced to please at $2500 below nada retail at $13995.

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Many dietary discoveries have been made over the last few years We all know fruits and vegetables are loaded with nutrients. Some of these include phytochemicals, antioxidants and other compounds that help us look and feel younger, prevent disease and improve overall health. Getting enough of these nutrients from our diet, can sometimes seem a bit overwhelming, though. According to recent studies based on government nutritional data, many folks are coming up short on the number of colorful fruits and vegetables they should eat. Sixty nine percent don’t get enough green, 78 percent don’t get enough red, 86 percent don’t get enough white, 88 percent don’t get enough purple/ blue and 79 percent don’t get enough yellow/orange. To reap more benefits from these wonderful nutrients I recommend getting nine serv-

ings of fruits and vegetables cots, cantaloupe and pumpkin. every day. To more easily ac- These contain alpha-and betacomplish this, choose one from carotene which boost the imeach of the following eight mune system, and help prevent color groups and an extra from heart disease and cancers. the orange group, daily. 4. Orange/yellow: Oranges, Here are the colorful fruit tangerines, peaches, papaya, and vegetable groups, food orange and yellow bell pepsources, nutrients and their pers, lemon, squash, pears, benefits. pineapple and Diet & Exercise 1. Red: Tonectarines. by David Crocker These contain matoes, red bell peppers, a compound cherries, raspberries, water- called cryptoxanthin, that also melon, pink grapefruit and help prevent heart disease and guava. These contain lycopene, cancers. which protects cells from dam5. Yellow/green: Green age, protects the heart and peas, yellow corn, avocado helps prevent prostate cancer. and honeydew melon. These 2. Red/Purple: Grapes, contain lutein and zeaxanthin, grape juice, red apples, cran- which protect retinas from berries, blackberries and straw- macular degeneration and cataberries. These contain fla- racts. vonoids, which help prevent 6. Green: Brussels sprouts, blood clots and heart disease. kiwis, asparagus, green bell 3. Orange (x2): Sweet po- peppers, zucchini, cucumbers, tatoes, mangoes, carrots, apri- green apples, grapes spinach,

green beans, artichoke, bok choy, cabbage, romaine lettuce and broccoli. These contain the compound sulforaphane which helps keep eyes healthy, and helps reduce the risk of cancer. 7. White/green: Garlic, onions, endive, mushrooms, bananas, potatoes, ginger, cauliflower and chives. These contain organosulfides and flavinoids which help lower risk of stomach, and other cancers, helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol and helps prevent blood clots. 8. Blue/purple: Blueberries, plums, eggplant, purple grapes, plumes, figs, prunes, and pomegranate. These contain anthocyanins and antioxidants which help reduce risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke and helps improve memory function. So add a rainbow of (Continued on page 27)

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color to your diet and enjoy the healthful benefits. Diet or exercise question. Email me at dwcrocker77@ gmail.com or visit fitness4yourlife.org. David Crocker of Landrum has been a nutritionist and master personal trainer for 26 years. He served as strength director of the Spartanburg Y.M.C.A., head strength coach for the USC-Spartanburg baseball team, S.C. state champion girls gymnastic team, and the Converse college equestrian team. He served as a water safety consultant to the United States Marine Corp, lead trainer to L.H. Fields modeling agency, and taught four semesters at USC-Union. David was also a regular guest of the Pam Stone radio show.

Kiwanis speaker talks about railroad Kiwanis Club of Tryon member Denny Rook presents a book in honor of speaker Frank Ezell on Wednesday, Jan. 23. Each week the club gives a book to a local doctor’s office or other waiting room in honor of their speaker. Ezell of Hub City Railroad offered a presentation to the club about history of area railroad lines, including some of the more hair-raising tales of fatal wrecks, washed away tracks and runaway trains. (photo by Samantha Hurst)

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Hip and knee problems: For comfort, a better fit, and easier entry and exit, look for vehicles that have six-way adjustable power seats that move the seat forward and backward, up and down, and the seat-back forward and backward. Also look for low door thresholds and seat heights that don’t require too much bending or climbing to get into. The ideal seat height for seniors is between mid-thigh and lower buttocks when standing next to the vehicle. Leather or faux leather seats are also easier to slide in and out of than cloth seats. Stiff upper body: If you have difficulty looking over your shoulder to back up or merge into traffic, look for vehicles with a large rear window for better visibility, wide-angle mirrors which can minimize blind spots, back-up cameras, active parallel park assistance and blind-spot warning systems that alert you to objects in the way. Also, for comfort and fit, consider vehicles that have a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, adjustable seatbelts, and heated seats with lumbar support. Arthritic hands: For easier use, four-door vehicles are recommended because the doors are smaller, lighter and easier to open and close than two-door models. And to help with painful gripping and turning problems, look for keyless entry and a push-button ignition, a thicker steering wheel, power mirrors and seats, and a sliding channel gear selector. Diminished vision: Drivers with vision loss due to cataracts, glaucoma or some other condition will find vehicles with larger instrument panels and dashboard controls with contrasting text easier to see and manipulate. And those with sensitivity to glare will benefit from extendable sun visors, auto-dimming rearview mirror and glare reducing side

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mirrors. Smart features resource To access the “Smart Features for Older Drivers” resource, visit SeniorDriving.AAA.com/ SmartFeatures and use their online tool that lets you choose the age-friendly features you want in a vehicle, and the tool will identify the makes and models that best fit your needs. Or, if you don’t have internet access call your AAA (call 800222-4357 to get your local number) and ask them to mail you free copy of the “Smart Features for Older Drivers” brochure. You don’t have to be a AAA member to get this free publication. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

Love is in the air with February issue of LIOF It’s February, love is in the air and the promise of spring is just around the corner. This month’s issue of Life in Our Foothills (LIOF) is sure to warm your heart as you read about Eleanor and Carroll Rogers (on this month’s cover) and their 75 years of marriage (really they’ve been married 75 years!) and realize they not only still speak to each other but they still love and adore each other, you can’t help but smile. It warms the heart and makes me hopeful. Need a gift with love for your special Valentine? We have

Publisher’s Notebook by Betty Ramsey

great local gift ideas on pages 46 thru 49 that are sure to please your special someone. It’s like a double win, the perfect gift for your loved one while supporting your local economy. Read about Rob Parsons, pastor of SUMC and Saluda residents Peggy and David Riddle who were part of the initial planning for Saluda’s Welcome Table, which offers

a weekly meal for people in need of food and community on page 54. If the cold is getting to you and you have a passion for heat we have that covered too – local blacksmiths Bill Crowell and George Matthews share their love for their craft – Forged by heat on page 31. For these stories and more be sure to pick up a copy of the February issue of Life in Our Foothills. Have a story you would like to see us cover, send us an email at betty.ramsey@tryondailybulletin.

Treats and Trivia Tween Valentine’s Day party Feb. 12 The Landrum Library will hold its Treats and Trivia Tween Valentine’s Party on Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Attendants will be playing games

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Together forever There are so many personal to Germany where two discs were things going on that it’s difficult removed and replace. The details to wrap my arms around an ani- aren’t pretty but she’s recouping mal tale. As I write this tale, sweet and she’ll be here for a two-week Sandy (the Caretaker) is still with stay on the 29th. She emailed us us though she’s been not eating for and said, “they gave me two discs the last few days. This morning from a dead person.” I sent a message back and told (Sat. the 26th) she was wide awake, seemingly ready for my visit. Her her, “Kim they searched around but couldn’t find a cheeks were live person willrosy and it was Humane Society ing to donate.” hard to believe Special Cases Kim knows the end was Leonard Rizzo me well enough near. I related to know that I all the love and often use humor to hide my conprayers I was asked to offer. “Sandy my darling,” I went on, cern but I still remain a proud and “You’re building a huge mansion concerned dad. Two weeks ago my good friend in heaven, plenty of room for you and all our kids and perhaps a room Chuck gave me a cat bed he had won at my last Bark in the Park for me to visit.” Sandy flashed me a smile so event. His two cats, Asia and broad I feared she’d hurt her face. Chisai, never use it and thought My daughter Kim was due I could find a good home for it. I back from her Afghan tour on the brought it home and laid it on the 10th of January but suffered an dining room table while I thought injury in her neck. She was sent about where it could be put to the

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best use. Our two old girls have been through much with our family. Many dogs, cats, birds and ferrets have come and gone through their lives and though I’ve tried I never saw them using a cat bed. These two girls are sisters, born of the same parents but one year apart. Rojo was born in 1989 and Dolce’ in 90, you do the math. For some

reason they took to this new bed and not a moment goes by, day or night that I don’t find one or both of them in it. They even share it with Tony, their brat little brother who came to us four years ago. I love them all dearly and each get attention from me, but Rojo is my favorite. She has always been and (Continued on page 31)

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Carolina Keglers bowling results for Jan. 30 games The Keglers are growing. New bowlers are joining almost every week, but they still have room for more. No experience necessary. This is a very low-key fun league for adults over 50 who want a little recreation. They bowl on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. at Autumn Lanes in Forest City.

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LaurelHurst residents enjoy making beautiful jewelry every week with instructor Joan Bridges. They make two different kinds of jewelry. This first is called “stringing” where they choose beads and design a necklace of their choice. The more challenging class is beadweaving. Beadweaving is sewing beads using stitches such as Peyote and Ndebele to create necklaces and bracelets. “I enjoy beading immensely,” said resident Lois Ballentine. Top: Lois Ballentine is beadweaving a necklace. Middle: Jane Scarborough and Tressie Shaw string beads. Bottom left: Florence Chess is stringing beads to make a necklace. Bottom right: Ruth Rose is beadweaving a bracelet. (photos submitted by Jennifer Thompson)

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