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Vol. 86 / No. 3

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Monday, February 4, 2013

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Saluda city hall renovations by Mark Schmerling

Saturday, Feb. 9 is the next indoor farmers’ market at the Mill Spring Agricultural Center from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Last month the market focused on seed swapping, this month it will focus on honey. There will be samples of local honey and store-bought honey so you can taste the difference. Experts will also be on hand to tell you all the reasons you should buy local honey.

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

Today

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Mondays, Harmon Field/Tryon, 7 a.m. - noon. Saluda Center, Mondays, chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; line dance, 12:30 p.m.; Saluda Duplicate Bridge, 1:30 p.m. 828749-9245. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail. com or visit www.saluda.com. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family (Continued on page 2)

Efficiency and safety describe some of the recent and planned renovations to Saluda’s historic City Hall building, which dates back to the 1920s. The facility’s traditional appearance is being maintained, and its structure strengthened. Renovations to the building’s exterior were completed in November. At February’s scheduled city council meeting, members will likely vote on plans for the interior’s renovation and remodeling. City Administrator Erny Williams expects “lots of discussions on financing. Now, the architect can really attach some numbers to it.” Plans drawn by architect John E. Gardner of Huger, S.C., include changes more noticeable to employees than to casual passersby. (Continued on page 3)

The facade of Saluda City Hall received a round of renovations last year including regrouting of brick, new windows and new doors. (photo by Mark Schmerling)

Tryon ABC store six months behind on rent Store unable to obtain loan by Leah Justice

While Tryon officials attempt to decide the future of the town’s

ABC store, bills are continuing, including the store being behind six months on rent. The ABC board recently updated town council that it would try to get a loan to reopen the

Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties

store, but discovered due to the store being owned by the town, the store itself cannot obtain a loan. (Continued on page 4)

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• Calendar (continued from page 1)

Member Support Group, meets in Columbus on the first Monday of the month, 10 a.m. - noon. For info and/or location, contact Lisa at 828-894-0104 or Annie at 864457-7278. The Meeting Place Senior Center, sing-along, 10 a.m.; senior fitness, 11 a.m.; bingo or bead class 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. Christian Fellowship Luncheon, TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mondays except holidays, noon - 1 p.m.; food, fellowship and discussion of relevant issues; interdenominational. 859-5051. Chess Club, Mondays, 12:30 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.

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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: 864-4575931 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 with a trained pet therapy dog in a safe and meaningful environment. Call 828-894-2007 for more info. Cracker Barrel, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, conference room, Congregational Church. Polk County Historical Association, on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 2:30 p.m. at the Polk County Historical Association Museum in Columbus, Ronnie Mosseller will unveil a new exhibit at the Museum. All are invited. Polk County Public Library, quilting club meets on the first Tuesday of each month, 4-6 p.m. Community Health Forum set for Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Isothermal Community College-Polk Campus from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Call St. Luke’s Hospital at

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OBITUARIES Wade H. Bradley, p. 6 Betty Jean Johnson Auman, p. 6 Margaret J. Crabbe, p. 6 Lillian Ann Kaspar, p. 7

894-2408 to attend. A light meal will be served. This event is cosponsored by St. Luke’s Hospital and Rutherford-Polk-McDowell Heath District. Harmon Field Board of Supervisors meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Harmon Field Cabin. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, Feb. 5. Public welcome. Info: 828859-6655. Saluda Business Association, first Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m., top floor, public library. 828749-3444. Women to women support group, first and third Tuesdays of each month, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Steps to HOPE, 60 Ward Street, Columbus. 828-894-2340. Twelve Notables in Western North Carolina Author Jack Prather will be at the Landrum Library on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss his latest book “Twelve Notables in Western North Carolina.” The program is free and open to the public. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Al-Anon Family Group meets Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Saluda Senior Center, 64 Greenville Street, Saluda, one half block off Main Street (U.S. Hwy. 176 S.), 828749-2251 (Saluda) or 1-800-2861326. Relay for Life kick-off, sign up to join Relay For Life organizers for food, drinks and prizes as you make plans for your own

Relay team. Polk County’s Relay for Life kick-off event will be held Feb. 5 from 7-8 p.m. at Polk County Middle School, with guest speaker Bruce Ollis. American Legion, Polk County Memorial Post 250, first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., 43 Depot Street, Tryon. Foothills Knitting Guild, first Tuesday of each month, North Woods Farm Fiber and Yarn, 221 North Main St., Campobello, 7 p.m.

Wednesday

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Wednesdays, Fire Department in Green Creek, 7 a.m. - noon. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Wednesday activities include Tai Chi, 9 a.m.; medication assistance; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; Wacky Wednesday, senior fitness and Italian club, 10 a.m.; bingo and bridge, 12:30 p.m. 828894-0001. Green Creek Community Center, quilters’ group, Wednesdays, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Saluda Center, Wednesday activities, Trash Train, 10 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga 12:30 p.m. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www. saluda.com. Tryon Kiwanis Club, meets Wednesdays, noon, Congregational Church, 210 Melrose Ave., (Continued on page 15)

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• Saluda city hall (continued from page 1)

Currently, the police department occupies the west side of the building, while the city offices fill the east side. “This (the current city office side) becomes the police department here,” Williams noted. “We’re swapping sides.” This will give city officials more room in what is currently the police department. Among improvements to employee safety will be two new inside openings between the two offices, to allow police officers faster access to any potential emergency in the city offices. One opening will connect with the city administrator’s office; the other with the main office. Traditionally, an emergency situation would require officers to exit to the sidewalk, and enter the front of city hall. While renovations will provide more safety, architects “kept the hometown feel,” noted Williams. A new, more efficient combina(Continued on page 4)

Two vaults inside Saluda City Hall. City offices where these historic vaults reside will soon become the police department. (photo by Mark Schmerling)

! Polk County Community Health Forum e t a D W E N d Reschedule meeting!!

Tuesday, Feb. 5 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.

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• Tryon ABC (continued from page 1)

The town and the state closed the store in September to conduct an audit and inventory of the store. The store has not paid rent since, with the rent accumulating from September through February. The inventory discovered approximately $3,000 worth of liquor missing from the store and the state recommended that Tryon either merge with Columbus or close the store due to lack of revenue over the past several years. Columbus declined to merge. The ABC store has since been selling stock in order to pay bills. The store recently sold 1,946 bottles of liquor to Asheville and made $17,168, but paid $12,337 in liquor bills, according to information provided by Betty Hendren, who is the finance officer for the Forest City ABC store and was recommended to Tryon by the state ABC commission to help sort bills. The liquor bills are currently paid, but rent and monthly utilities are still accumulating. As of Jan. 1, the store owed $5,250 in rent, based on the landlord giving a break on the rent to $1,000 per month recently. The lease includes $1,200 a month rent and a 5-percent late penalty. The lease is not up until March 2016 as the town signed a 10-year lease when it relocated the store from its former downtown location to its current 354 S. Trade Street location. The store also owes the August 2012 spirituous liquor tax in the amount of $5,457, according to Hendren, who said she is trying to see if penalties can be abated.

• Saluda city hall (continued from page 3)

tion of heat and central air conditioning will replace the current temperature control system. Cooling has long come from a single window air conditioner. Renovations will also be made to the second floor. Outside work has included a new roof, re-grouting and re-pointing of the brickwork, new doors to match the older ones and new windows

In the meantime, the store is still looking to sell the remainder of its inventory. Stock value of the products remaining in the store is $29,083 in liquor and $1,288 in wine for a total of $30,438 potentially left to sell. That value will change this month due to a new price book being issued. North Carolina liquor store prices are based on the state ABC commission. ABC store officials are currently in discussions with stores in Rutherfordton and Forest City about selling stock to them and other areas are being contacted to see if they are interested in purchasing wine and liquor from Tryon’s store. During town council’s last meeting on Jan. 15, council members expressed concern over whether or not the store could reopen and generate a profit. Some council members have discussed getting out of the current lease and trying to find a less expensive location. Others expressed doubt the store can make a profit. Tryon has struggled with its ABC store making profit for several years, although at during the 1970s, the store profited approximately $275,000 a year. Other stores opening in the area have slowly caused the store to not profit. Last year the town gave the store $10,000 to pay bills and council has also expressed concern over whether or not the store can pay that money back the town. Tryon council has not met since it was discovered the ABC store cannot obtain a loan. Council’s next meeting is Feb. 19. The ABC board’s next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 6.

(with traditional gold lettering). Some of the metal columns (actually caps) have been removed to expose the brickwork. The brickwork now visible, had been covered with the caps. Williams said that Jackson’s Painting performed all of the metal work, while Ralph Morgan did the woodwork. Williams said he is “absolutely happy” with the work to date.

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Wade Hoover Bradley, 83, of Columbus, N.C. passed away Friday morning, Feb. 1, 2013 at his home. Born in Polk County, N.C., he was the son of the late Geter and Arletta Jackson Bradley. Mr. Bradley retired after 23 years as a truck driver for Gulf Oil Company. He was a member of Silver Creek Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Surviving is his wife of 62 years, Velma Conner Bradley of the home; one son, Allen Bradley (Lolita) of Landrum, S.C.; one daughter, Beverly Cooley (Craig) of Richmond, Va.; one brother, Calvin Bradley (Carolyn) of Mill Spring, N.C.; one sister, Genelle Jackson (Boyce) of Mill Spring,

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N.C. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Bradley Cooley and Brianne Vradenburg; four great grandchildren, Hannah, Maycee, Lydia and Liam. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2013 in the Silver Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Mill Spring, N.C. with Dr. Chris Osborn officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service Monday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. in the Silver Creek Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 130 Forest Glen Drive, Columbus, NC 28722 or to Silver Creek Baptist Church, 1955 Silver Creek Road, Mill Spring, NC 28756. An online guest register is available at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon. love for her family, friends and God will be a lasting legacy for all who were privileged to know her. Her family expresses deep gratitude to the staff of Autumn Care in Saluda, N.C. who lovingly cared for her since 2006. She is survived by her son Wayne Auman Jr. and his wife Wendy Donnelly Auman, daughter Laura Auman Anderson and her husband RJ Anderson, five grandsons; Joey Bercik and Connor, Tristan, Trevor and Grayson Auman. A celebration of her vibrant life on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Hendersonville First Baptist Church, 312 5th Ave., Hendersonville, NC. A reception followed. An online guest register is available at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.

ing, Feb. 1, 2013. Arrangements will be announced. McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.

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Lillian Ann Kaspar Lillian Ann Kaspar, 79, of Tryon, N.C. passed away Jan. 30, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Columbus, N.C. She was the daughter of the late George and Lillian Vesely.

Letter to the Editor

Big leap backward To the editor: Why, in the name of human decency are Polk County Commissioners petitioning the state to re-instate “trapping of furbearing animals?” How many of the residents of Polk County agreed to this cruelest of cruel, inhumane idea? Polk County stands out in its accomplishments for the protection and welfare of all

Garden Club February meeting ‘Internationally Famous Rose Gardens’ February is the month that we think of sending roses to loved ones. This year, on Valentine’s day, Feb. 14, the Green Blades Garden Club meeting will have a special slide show presentation entitled “Internationally Famous Rose Gardens.” Dibbit Lamband Liz Norstrom will serve as hostesses at the Tryon Fine Arts Center. Refreshments will be served starting at 1:30 p.m. and then a tour of the rose gardens. Guest speaker Merily Williams will be the tour director for this event. - article submitted by Judy Brubaker

Born and raised in Cicero, Ill., Lillian graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in BioChemistry. She was employed by Argonne National Laboratory for 35 years. Lillian was a member of AAUW and Thermal Belt Stamp Club. She enjoyed horseback riding, and going on bird walks. Surviving are her husband of

54 years, Donald Kaspar; one son Kevin and her daughter-in-law Melissa of Raleigh, N.C. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013 in the McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon with Dr. Chris Osborn officiating. Family received friends from 2 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Sunday, just

prior to the service in the McFarland Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Foothills Humane Society, 989 Little Mountain Road, Columbus, N.C. 28722. An online guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com. McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.

animals residing here. Why would we want to take such a big leap backward? Those “gentle” traps that you speak of are non-existent. We all know the trap is intended to snare and hold, without regard to “any animal” that should wonder into the often baited trap. In their extreme pain and fear, many animals will chew their own leg off in an attempt to escape. The trap that is being referred to is not a “gentle trap and release” type. We also know that the “trap-

per” may or may not check the traps within 24 hours. The terrified animal is left to starve or drown, depending on the kind of trap used. The defenseless animal may be killed by other animals or suffer until death comes. Now let’s pretend the trap is a “genteel and harmless trap” and the trapper checks his trap within 24 hours. He is not there to rescue the terrified animal; instead, he will proceed to shoot or club the animal to death and either skin it for the

pelt or throw the dead carcass into a ravine or ditch. No good end comes to the animal, be it domesticated or wild. Let’s face it; trapping furbearing animals is for sport and not livelihood these days. Mankind does not seem to advance much from past barbaric ways without enforced laws prohibiting killing and cruel treatment of animals. We already have that law in Polk County. What a shame! Don’t do this. - R. Murphy Bole, Columbus

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Sweet Grass Farm receives third WNC AgOptions grant Farm works to lower cattle size by Samantha Hurst

Sweet Grass Farm owners Randy and Megan Smith plan to put a $6,000 WNC Agricultural Options grant to use by purchasing a chest freezer for retail grass fed beef sales and a registered American Angus bull from Pharo Cattle Company (PCC) out of Cheyenne Wells, Colo. “This is our third and final grant from AgOptions but we would be willing to help anyone apply for the next grant cycle if the program is funded for 2014,” Smith said. Smith said in an interview last year that “a lot of people, especially younger people like us, wouldn’t be able to get into agriculture or keep a family farm alive,” without the grant program. Western North Carolina farmers will receive $148,500 in WNC AgOptions grants to diversify

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their farm businesses in 2013. For the past decade, the N.C.

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program.

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Artists of Watershed seminar in Asheville to be held Feb. 13

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Phil Mechanic Studios and Flood Gallery & Fine Arts Center, in association with RiverLink, Self-Help Credit Union and the Small Business and Technology Development Center, are pleased to present: “Shedding Light on the Business of Art: For the Artists of the Watershed.” On Wednesday, Feb. 13, from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Phil Me-

chanic Studios will open its doors for a one-day-only seminar with sessions that will show artists how to grow their businesses; acquire business loans and other sources of capital; how to get legal, licensed and registered with the State of North Carolina, and discuss business planning and growth strategies. Panel discussions will include qualified and experienced

people from Self-Help Credit Union, The Small Business and Technology Development Center, RiverLink, Venture Asheville, Handmade in America, Asheville Grown, SCORE, NCIF, OnTrack, Mountain Bizworks and Eagle Markets. In addition, there will also be panel discussions on how artists can price their work, use social

media to increase their sales and present professional portfolios for gallery calls for submissions. This seminar is free and open to all artists in the Watershed, but registration is required in order to assure seating and lunch. Register today by calling 828252-8474 ext. 10. – article submitted by Jolene Mechanic

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• Sweet Grass Farm (continued from page 8)

“The commission is very pleased to fund and support the WNC AgOptions program for another year,” said Bill Teague, chairman of the N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission. “We expect to see some unique projects, because mountain farmers have shown they are resourceful, innovative and committed to making their farms successful.” Six farm businesses received $3,000, one received $4,500 and 21 received $6,000. Many of the farmers are undertaking innovative projects unique to their communities. Last year, the Smiths used their grant to implement a process known as managed intensive grazing, or MIG, for their cattle. With MIG the cattle are confined in temporary, lush and forage-diversified paddocks that vary in size based on the number of cattle and available forage for that time frame. This year, they are focusing again on being able to maintain their herd off little more than the land they graze from each day. Smith said Sweet Grass Farm’s philosophy closely matches that of Kit Pharo of PCC. Smith said they believe as the cost of land, fuel and feed continue to increase cattle farmers will eventually be forced to produce cattle with lower maintenance costs. He said the new bull would have a moderate frame size of 3-5, which relates to a mature momma cow that is 1,000-1,200 pounds. This is much smaller than what the average cattle farmer raises now, Smith said. “This smaller framer size, which was the average size cow 30 years ago, will have much lower maintenance costs and will not only survive but excel on what the farm provides (along with some supplemental minerals) cutting out the majority of the expensive inputs,” he said. He said these cows will also be easy fleshing, which is the ability to maintain good body condition, even on limited feed resources and they have the ability to efficiently

convert lower quality forages into quality milk for their calves. The cows will also be structurally sound with good feet, legs, teeth, udder and more, according to Smith. “These genetics, paired with our year round managed rotational grazing practices, which allow the forages to rest and regrow for a minimum of 30 days, will hopefully put Smith’s Sweet Grass Farm as the lowest input cattle producer in the region,” Smith said. Lower cost, of course, means greater profit, Smith said. Smith’s Sweet Grass Farm sits on part of the 397 acres that once made up Smith’s Dairy Farm. Randy’s great-grandmother purchased the property, located in Columbus, just before WWII. His grandfather, Frank Smith, has run the farm since the late 40s. Back then Smith’s Dairy Farm milked cows for Biltmore Dairy. The family kept up the business until the 1970s, when they switched to beef cattle. “I would like to thank my grandfather Frank Smith for allowing us to use part of his farm to accomplish all that we have,” he said. “Also, CooperRiis Healing Farm has honestly kept our farm in business the last two years with their support to purchase locally raised and produced all natural foods.” To learn more about Sweet Grass Farm, email sweetgrassmeats@gmail.com or find them on Facebook.

George Washington Carver and Friends comes to Saluda Library To celebrate Black History Month in February, Bright Star Touring Theatre, a national professional touring theatre company based in Asheville, brings their production of George Washington Carver and Friends to the Saluda Community Library for an afternoon family program. George Washington Carver and Friends introduces young people to many influential black Americans who have shaped the nation over the last 150 years. The lives and accomplishments of Booker T. Washington, Jackie

Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, Madame C.J. Walker and other famous leaders are brought to life in this empowering production. The play will take place, Friday, Feb. 8 at 4 p.m. upstairs in the community meeting room. The event is perfect for families and children as young as 5. This Bright Star Touring Theatre production of George Washington Carver and Friends is made possible by the generous support of Saluda Library patrons. - article submitted

Sunny View honor roll for third six weeks of the 2012-2013 school year Sunny View Elementary School proudly announces its honor roll for the third six weeks of the 2012-2013 school year: A Honor Roll Third graders: Dora Bailey, Emma Bradley, Elise Brandon, Carley Lawter and Sebastian Potter. Fourth graders: Savannah Greene, Kaylin Jenkins, Tristan Mistler, Daniel Searcy, Jared Searcy and Megan Searcy. Fifth graders: Chase Jackson, Riley Lawter, Madi Pruette and James Smith.

A-B Honor Roll Third graders:Chan Barber, Jylyn Barnes, Keeleigh Bradley and Marissa Williams. Fourth graders: Megan Blackwell, Brady Hall, Bradley Marcello, William Phillips, Colin Searcy, Sarah Strough and Stella Tallon. Fifth graders: Timbo Bradley, Morgan Brooks, Callie Burnett, Aries Cole, Trey Ferguson, Coby Lee, Hunter Lynch, Nathan Ruff, Sarah Russell, Bryson Seay and Gage Shelton. - article submitted

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WHERE WE WORK An in-depth look at an area business

PERSON FEATURED: Amanda Bond BUSINESS: Doggie Barber Shop PHONE NUMBER: 864-457-4490 ADDRESS: 202 E. Earl Street, Landrum, 29356 OPERATING HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m., pick-up by 6 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., pick-up by 4 p.m. NATURE OF BUSINESS: Dog and cat grooming and seasonal boarding. PRINCIPAL MANAGER: Terri Henderson Doggie Barber Shop is located at 202 E. Earl Street, Landrum.

YEAR FOUNDED: 2005 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: Four groomers HOW’S BUSINESS? Business is good. I have four great groomers they all do a wonderful job and love what they do and care deeply about all animals they groom.

MY FIRST JOB: Waitress at Mr. A’s Deli

ONE THING I WISH EVERYONE KNEW ABOUT THIS BUSINESS: We welcome visitors any time to come visit our shop, look around. We keep a clean shop.

YOUR ROLE MODEL (IN BUSINESS OR LIFE IN GENERAL): My mom. She raised two kids by herself until she remarried when I was in the sixth grade. She is a great mother and a wonderful, sweet person.

SOMETHING YOU OFFER THAT A CUSTOMER WON’T FIND ELSEWHERE: We groom all dogs no matter their size and we do just nails and external anal glands. I have two groomers that groom cats also. ADVICE TO YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS: Always do a call to previous employers to find out about people they may hire in the future. One bad employee can make a big difference to your business. Trust your gut feelings, don’t hire them.

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THE KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS: Communicate with your customers on what they want. Keep a clean shop. Always welcome visitors to your shop. If a groomer does not allow you to see where they groom, trust your gut, there is something they don’t want you to see. If you don’t love what you’re doing, then find something else to do because these animals are your customers’ fur babies and should be treated with love and respect.

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Great Decisions 2013 lecture series at ICC Polk Center Each week features new speaker The Great Decisions 2013 lecture series will kick off Thursday, Feb. 7 at Isothermal Community College’s Polk Center in Columbus. Offered nationwide, the series is dedicated to promoting better understanding of crucial world issues that affect the foreign policy of the United States. Topics

for the series are selected by the non-partisan nonprofit Foreign Policy Association of America, and are intended to provide a local forum for discussion on current political and economic issues of the day. The lecture series will meet each Thursday from 2 – 4 p.m. through March 14 at ICC’s Polk Center with each weekly topic being addressed by a different dis-

tinguished speaker. On Thursday, Feb. 7 Dr. Samer Traboulsi, UNC Asheville assistant professor in the history of the Middle East and the Muslim world, will present a program entitled The New Egypt. Subsequent topics include: The Intervention Calculation, China in Africa, The Eurozone: Crisis and Imperfections and Iran, Israel and the Bomb. You may register the day of

the lecture, but pre-registration is encouraged. Great Decisions 2013 is sponsored by the World Affairs Council of western North Carolina and Isothermal Community College in cooperation with the World Affairs Forum of the Carolina Foothills and the Foreign Policy Association. - article submitted by Kate Barkschat

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Kindermusik at TFAC: Building music and life skills Children experiment with rhyth m i n s t r u m e n t s w i t h Educator Bryant Belin during the Kindermusik class on Saturdays at Tryon Fine Arts Center. Young children of multiple ages and their families share with other families creating a multilayered learning environment. Children learn basic musical and emotional concepts in a social and playful setting. The program, which continues through March 9 at TFAC, is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Tryon Foundation. For more information or to enroll, call 828-859-8322 ext. 213. (photo submitted)

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* Toolmaker * CNC Machinist * Prototrack Mill/ Lathe Machinist To be considered for an interview you must submit your resume to pcook@jamestool.com or jobs@jamestool.com You can also fax your resume to 828-584-8779. Interviews will only be given to those who are qualified. EOE

REAL ESTATE $57,400 FSBO 2BDR, 1 BTH in Columbus. Zoned Residential/Commercial. 828-817-0534

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VACATION RENTALS Myrtle Beach Spacious 3br/2bath condo in the heart of Myrtle Beach, 1 block off the ocean. Newly remodeled condo with 2 private balconies with Ocean, skywheel, and Boulevard Views- Still available 4th of July and Bike Week. Contact Misty @ Atlantis802@yahoo.com or 843-267-8085

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Deeds of Polk County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Polk County Courthouse, Columbus, North Carolina on February 5, 2013 at 12:00PM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Lake Lure, County of Polk, State of North Carolina, and being more par-

ticularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Address of property: Lot 63 Highlands At Walnut, Lake Lure, NC 28746. Tax Parcel ID: P90-109 Present Record Owners: Elizabeth J. Frankini. The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. In the event that the Owner and Holder or its intended assignee is exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue

stamps on the Trustee's Deed, and any Land Transfer Tax. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale "AS IS, WHERE IS" and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If a third party is the high bidder at the time of sale confirmation, the third party will have fifteen (15) days following the sale confirmation to remit the balance of his/her bid to the Trustee. In the sole discretion of the Trustee, an extension may be granted, but in that instance, if required by the noteholder or loan servicer, the bid-

der shall be required to pay per diem interest at the current rate on the note secured by the deed of trust described herein until the day he/she remits the balance of his/her bid to the Trustee. If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in it’s sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. In either event the purchaser will have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney or the

Trustee. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to

the effective date of the termination. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009. Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, Substitute Trustee Attorney at Law 2550 West Tyvola Road Suite 520 Charlotte, NC 28217 (704)442-9500, 113081-01844 P1010757

LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE 12-SP-41 AMENDED NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Elizabeth J. Frankini, dated December 14, 2007 and recorded on December 20, 2007 in Book No. 361, at Page 122, in the Office of the Register of

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Above are a few of the heARTs on display and for sale at the Upstairs Artspace in Tryon. Pictured left to right are: “Give a Hoot” by Phyllis Peterson, “Love the Mountains” by Richard Baker, “Blown Away” by Kina Baddorf and “Sail Away” by Sofia Dow. (photos submitted by Karen Dacey)

HeARTs galore abound downstairs at the Upstairs Artspace The artistic creations of more than 60 area artists, the “heARTs” await new owners through the second annual Have a HeART for Big Brothers Big Sisters silent auction. The brainchild of area potter Jim Cornell, this fundraiser has created quite a stir with local artists enthusiastically and generously sharing their talents. The HeARTs project accompanies the Upstairs Artspace

opening exhibit of 2013, “Upload: Art of the Digital Camera Phone.” This show, organized by Chris Tinkler, demonstrates the creativity of digital imaging and manipulation, elevating digital photography to a highly accessible and immediate form of art. The photographs are arranged simplistically, giving viewers the opportunity to thoughtfully consider each one. The images

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presented in the exhibit are works by photographers, artists, and nonartists from across the region, the states and the world. The Upload exhibit continues through March 2. The show may be viewed during gallery hours Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Big Brothers Big Sisters benefit reflects the unique talents of the many artists represented. Most of the works are presented on porcelain bisque hearts enhanced through various media, including oil, watercolor or acrylic paint, and ink, collage, glaze and mixed media. Some artists explored in other directions to create heARTs of wood, metal, carved marble or fiber. These are the final few days to enter bids on hearts. Silent auction bids are encouraged through Feb. 9, with proceeds going to support the local Big Brothers Big Sisters programs. The Have a HeART benefit will culminate with an open house for closing bids from 4 - 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9. Refreshments will be served. Highest bidders will be announced beginning at 5:30 p.m., with payment by cash or check only to Big Brothers Big Sisters. For more information on the HeARTs auction, contact Big Brothers Big Sisters at 828-8599230 or polk@bbbswnc.org. The Upstairs Artspace may be reached at 828-859-2828 or visit www. upstairsartspace.org. - article submitted by Karen Dacey

“Mending Boro Hearts” by Sharon Kolbye. (photo submitted by Karen Dacey)

“Buster” by Lee Holroyd. (photo submitted by Karen Dacey)

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Back to work: Kicking off the 2013 legislative session The 151st session of the North The first problem that requires Carolina General Assembly re- addressing by the House is the convened this week in Raleigh $2.4 billion debt North Carolina and the House of Representatives businesses owe to the federal govkicked things off in a big way, ernment for unemployment benemoving on two extremely impor- fits.During strong economic times, tant pieces of legislation. previous general assemblies made While the first week was spent policy decisions that depleted taking on unemNorth Carolina’s ployment InsurLegislative unemployment ance reform insurance reserve Update and providing funds. When bad a fix for meneconomic times Rep. Chris tal health group hit, the state had Whitmire home residents to borrow from in danger of the federal govlosing their services (more on ernment in order to pay for the these issues below), we expect increase in unemployment claims. to address a number of important We have already made over topics over the course of the long $230 million in payments over session. the last three years towards this We will focus on issues like debt. That is $230 million that voter ID, tax reform, regulatory could have gone to education, reform, and education reform that infrastructure, or any number of focuses on getting more resources important areas. Additionally, as to the classroom and, not the bu- long as this debt exists, Federal reaucracy. Unemployment Taxes (FUTA) With a Republican superma- will increase on businesses at a jority of 77 in the House (and rate of $21 per employee per year 33 in the Senate), along with a until all $2.4 billion is paid off. Republican in the governor’s manHouse Bill 4, sponsored by sion, we expect to see continued Representatives Julia Howard, conservative reforms as we move Harry Warren, Edgar Starnes and North Carolina onto the path to Mitchell Setzer, is an economiprosperity and away from the cally-responsible solution to this tax-and-spend policies of the past. problem that will result in the I look forward to serving you debt being paid off by mid-2016. this session and will continue House Bill 4 will also stabilize updating you on the many ac- our state unemployment insurance complishments to come. fund, leaving us with $1 billion in Unemployment insurance reserves to ensure that this probreform: Solving the problem lem never happens again.

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Tryon. Female Domestic Abuse Intervention Program Wednesdays 6-7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Alcoholics Tryon 12 and 12, Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Tryon Coffeehouse, 90 Trade Street.

Thursday

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

and Hwy 108. The Tryon Concert Association will present cellist, Narek Hakhnazaryan and pianist Noreen Polera in concert, Thursday Feb. 7 at 8 p.m. at the Tryon Fine Arts Center. Caregiver Support First Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Tryon Estates MCF: 619 Laurel Lake Dr., Columbus, N.C. Contact Carolina Eller or Kim Minowicz at 828-894-5500. Saluda Center, Thursday activities: knitting group, 9:30 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga, 5:30 p.m. For

House Bill 4 was passed out of the House Finance Committee on Thursday morning and we expect the full chamber to pass it and send it to the Senate early next week. Group homes: Protecting our most vulnerable The House also took immediate action on providing assistance to group home residents who were in danger of losing their Medicaidcovered personal care services. Because of recent changes to Medicaid eligibility requirements, a number of residents of mental health group homes were in danger of having their benefits cut off at the end of this month. Action taken by the General Assembly on Thursday guaranteed this would not be the case. House Bill 5, sponsored by Representatives Nelson Dollar and Justin Burr, provides a shortterm solution to the group home issue by stipulating that $39.7 million in funds appropriated to the Department of Health and Human Services in last year’s budget will be utilized for group home payments. The House unanimously passed House Bill 5. This is the right thing to do for these group home residents. While a permanent solution is still needed, by taking swift action so early in the session we have ensured that every group home resident will be protected and their services will continue until such a solution can be reached.

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. Please submit Curb Reporter items in writing at least two days prior to publication. Items must include a name and telephone number of a contact person. Items will be printed in order by date of event, as space allows.

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