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Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Vol. 86 / No. 5

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

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The Upstairs Artspace will host another Literary Open Stage Friday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. Sign in to present your written works from 6:30 to 7 p.m., readings begin at 7 p.m. The Upstairs Artspace is located in downtown Tryon at 49 S. Trade Street. Check the website at upstairsartspace.org for additional information.

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

Today

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Wednesdays, Fire Department in Green Creek, 7 a.m. - noon. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Wednesday activities include Tai Chi, 9 a.m.; medication assistance; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; Wacky Wednesday, senior fitness and Italian club, 10 a.m.; bingo and bridge, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. (Continued on page 2)

Residents filled the Polk County Commissioners’ meeting Feb. 4 to hear discussions on legal trapping, the use of medical responders and the Mountainside Ridgeline Protection Ordinance, among other items. (photo by Leah Justice)

Standing commission crowd debates legal trapping by Leah Justice

The idea of being able to legally trap furbearers in Polk County has upset many who see the practice as inhumane while many others say it’s the logical solution for nuisance animals. The Polk County Board of

Commissioners heard from both sides during a meeting on Monday, Feb. 4 with a standing room only crowd where spectators had to stand along three walls of the room. Commissioners approved sending a resolution to state

legislators on Jan. 7 asking that Polk be included in the counties legally allowed to trap furbearers. Since the decision, a petition against trapping has circled the county with most of the residents (Continued on page 4)

DSS and PF3 work to bring 2-1-1 system to Polk County While the Polk County Sheriff ’s Office is working to bring Nixle to community members in an effort to better inform them, two other agencies

are working to take some of the burden of relaying information off the sheriff’s office. The initiative to bring 2-1-1 to Polk County was the topic of

the program at a recent meeting of the Columbus Lions Club, presented by Lou Parton, director (Continued on page 7)

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Green Creek Community Center, quilters’ group, Wednesdays, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Saluda Center, Wednesday activities, Trash Train, 10 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga 12:30 p.m. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www. saluda.com. Tryon Kiwanis Club, meets Wednesdays, noon, Congregational Church, 210 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Female Domestic Abuse 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. Caregiver Support First Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Tryon Estates MCF: 619 Laurel Lake Dr., Columbus. Contact Carolina Eller or Kim Minowicz at 828894-5500. Saluda Center, Thursday activities: knitting group, 9:30 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga, 5:30 p.m. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www.saluda.com. The Meeting Place Senior

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Center, Thursday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; devotions, 10 a.m.; bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m.; grocery shopping, 1 p.m.; yoga, 6 p.m. 828-894-0001. House of Flags Museum, open Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Columbus. Landrum Library, Lap Babies, 10 a.m., 20- 25 minute session for young children and care givers includes music, nursery rhymes, action poems and short books. Storytime at 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers includes books, music and fingerplays. Call 828457-2218. Polk County Historical Association Museum open Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. Republican Women will meet on Thursday, Feb. 7 at Tryon Estates. Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. For further information, contact Cheryl Every at 894-6457. AA open discussion meeting, Happy, Joyous and Free, noon on Thursdays, Columbus United Methodist Church, 76 N. Peak Street, across from Stearns gym. Rotary Club of Tryon, meets every Thursday at noon at Tryon Presbyterian Church on Harmon Field Rd. Landrum Library Valentine Program for children in grades K5 - fourth will be held at the on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 4 p.m. There will be games, crafts and refreshments. For more information about this and other programs, call 828-457-2218. East Side Citizens Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. at Roseland Community Center. Info: Roy Miller, 828-859-2804. Columbus Lions Club will meet on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Calvert’s Kitchen in Columbus. All are welcome. For more info, call Fran Goodwin 894-2505. Al-Anon Foothills Come to Believe, Thursdays, 7 p.m., Polk Wellness Center, 155 W. Mills St., Suite 202, Columbus. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Thursdays 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.,

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Editor’s note: When the Bulletin published its annual Year in Review articles a person of note was inadvertently left out of our In Memoriam sections. Charles G. Smith passed away Monday, July 30, 2011 and is undoubtedly missed by those who knew and loved him. Smith was a prominent businessman in his day, owning the former Gulf Service Station and Tryon Exxon among other businesses. He is survived by his wife, Emily Reneau Smith, and family.

OBITUARIES George McCoy Lanning, Jr., p. 7

in gym. Mill Spring VFW Post 10349, bingo, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. (year round). 828-894-5098. NAMI support group, Thursdays, 7 - 8 p.m. in the blue room of Tryon Presbyterian Church, located on Harmon Field Road in Tryon. The group, sponsored by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), is for anyone feeling anxious or depressed and those with a diagnosis of a mental illness. All conversations are confidential. No charge. 828817-0382. The Polk County Democratic Party Executive Committee will meet on Thursday, Feb. 7 at the Democratic Headquarters in Columbus at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. 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. AA’s Sobriety and Beyond, Thursdays, 8-9 p.m., Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 1024 W. Main St., Forest City. 828-863-1313.

Friday

Getting Your Farm to Scale, Mountain BizWorks presents “Getting Your Farm to Scale” with guest speaker Lee Mink, founder of Leap Farm. He will discuss not growing too much or too little on Friday, Feb. 8 from 9 a.m. - noon at the Mill Spring Agriculture Center. 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 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. George Washington Carver & Friends, The Saluda Community Library will honor Black History Month with a BrightStar Children’s Theatre production of “George Washington Carver & Friends” Friday, Feb. 8, 4 p.m. This production is suitable for children grades Pre-K through 5, and family members. The pro(Continued on page 19)

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County officials meet with Congressman Patrick McHenry Representatives of Polk County government had the honor of meeting with Congressman Patrick McHenry on Wednesday, Jan. 30. Congressman McHenry is serving his fifth term in the United States Congress representing the citizens of North Carolina’s 10th District. This district is comprised of seven counties in western North Carolina, including Polk, which was included in the 10th District after the state’s redistricting plan last year. Polk was previously in District 11 under then Congressman Heath Shuler. When he sat down with county and town officials he wanted to discuss the effect the new health care law and immigration policy will have on local jurisdictions and the

Shown with Congressman Patrick McHenry, center, are left to right: Commissioner Keith Holbert, Columbus Town Manager Jonathan Kanipe, Polk County Commissioner Chair Michael Gage, Interim County Manager Marche Pittman, Saluda Mayor Fred Baisden, Tryon Mayor Alan Peoples and Tryon Town Manager Caitlin Martin. (photo submitted by Ange’ High)

citizens they serve. He wanted to make them aware of the extra costs they and the citizens may incur due

to these new policies. Congressman McHenry said he likes to touch base with community leaders and offered

to serve as a liaison for the Polk County Veteran Affair’s Office. – article submitted by Ange’ High

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Katherine and Ray Burklow give a ribbon against trapping to Angel Mitchell before she entered the Polk County Commissioners’ meeting Monday, Feb. 4. The Burklow’s and others filled the Womack building to speak to the commission’s decision to ask legislators to allow the legal trapping of furbearers within Polk County among other topics. (photo by Leah Justice)

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attending Monday’s meeting being against the board’s action. Polk County’s N.C. Wildlife Resource Officer Toby Jenkins began with an overview of the law, saying it was created in 1975 when the coyote and beaver populations were pretty much nonexistent. Jenkins said a lot of people think of traps as the large ones with jaws and they see graphic pictures on the Internet of animals harmed. “That’s not the case today,” Jenkins said. “In western North Carolina and other parts of the state the otter would be nonexistent if it weren’t for those traps.” Jenkins also said what people don’t realize is that the current law prohibits steel traps off your property, so organizations like Po’ Kitties aren’t legal under the law. Jenkins also discussed the restrictions on traps, including that someone has to obtain a trapping license, which is $25. A trapper has to have written permission in order to trap on someone else’s property and leg traps for coyotes are made so the

animal can’t jerk and injure their leg, Jenkins said. “A lot of people think there’s going to be traps everywhere,” said Jenkins. “That’s not the case.” He said there are currently two trappers in Polk County, saying most people don’t know how to trap and it’s become a lost art. He said he hasn’t had any problems with pets getting caught in traps but in 20092010 there was $2.6 million worth of damage from beavers in the state. “By passing that law you’re going to assist farmers that have problems with livestock,” Jenkins said. He said he’s seen sheep, horses and all kinds of pets attacked by coyotes in Polk County. Trappers are also required to place their name and address on the traps and check them every 24 hours with Jenkins saying he spends lots of hours watching traps and if they don’t check them within 24 hours he gives them a ticket. Kaye Cannon was the first speaker and said trapping is inhumane. (Continued on page 5)

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“Not to mention the suffering the animal goes through in the time they are waiting for the trapper to come and kill them,” Cannon said. She said she knows officers try but there’s just not enough of them to ensure traps are checked every 24 hours. She also said trapping is indiscriminate, allowing untargeted animals to get trapped. “No living thing deserves to be tortured to death,” Cannon said. “Killing and trapping is not going to stop rabies.” She said there are different ways to accomplish the same end and encouraged people not to give up. Brenda Brock said making it legal opens the county up for illegal trapping. She questioned how they determine the 24 hours asking if there is a timer on the traps. “It’s not an issue of killing, it’s a humane issue,” Brock said. “We have to consider what we’re doing to animals. It reflects how we interact to other people. Anyone who is willing to trap an animal and keep them in a trap is inhumane.” She said a dog will chew their leg off just as other animals will to get out of a trap. She said the state may have more humane traps but all anyone has to do is walk through a flea market to know others exist. She also said she thinks part of what’s driving this is money. “If you’ve got a heart in there at all you would seriously reconsider,” Brock said. “There are too many options out there that we don’t need to be maiming and killing.” Jeanette Larson said in 1975 a law was passed making trapping illegal and over 35 years later the county wants to reintroduce it? “How progressive is that?” she asked. Larson also said from the information she has received there has been three confirmed rabies cases in Polk County over the

last year so she doesn’t think the county should inject rabies as a reason to allow trapping. “Let us remember they are all God’s living creatures,” Larson said. Emmy Summers who started the petition against trapping said as of Sunday night it had received 13,302 signatures. “Let’s be clear, they weren’t all from Polk County,” she said. There were probably about 232 signatures from Polk residents, Summers said. (Continued on page 6)

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Retired wildlife officer John Blanton said the county’s decision to ask for the law to be changed was the right decision. He said a lot of people don’t understand that House Bill 744 allows people to trap now on their own property or leased property. “Trapping is going on right now,” Blanton said. “These horror stories aren’t happening.” He said the wildlife biologists have gone to school and studied wildlife management and by allowing Polk County to return to the state trapping law he thinks they should be the ones making the decisions that are better for the whole state. (Continued on page 7)

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of the Polk County Department of Social Services (DSS) and June Beddingfield of Polk Fit, Fresh and Friendly (PF3). The 2-1-1 system is an easy-toremember telephone number that connects people with information about the health and human services available in their area. It is a joint venture being put forward by Polk Fit, Fresh and Friendly in collaboration with Polk County DSS and is a result of a “Gaps in Health Care Services” study completed in 2003 and additional needs assessments conducted in 2008 and 2011. Each study indicated that all too often, it is difficult for Polk County citizens to find out about the services that are available for them. Currently, someone needing information about a service might call DSS, the sheriff’s office or even 9-1-1. Each of these sources might have some, but not all, of the information available. In many cases the information they have might also not be updated since resources frequently change. The 2-1-1 system provides multi-lingual information and referral services 24 hours a day, seven days a week by specialists who are trained not only to respond to specific questions but also to explore other options available. This service is already available in parts of western North Carolina, and Polk County is eligible to enroll. Polk Fit, Fresh and Friendly is currently seeking community partners to assist with the funding of this

Obituaries

George Lanning Jr. George McCoy Lanning Jr., 59, of Columbus, died unexpectedly Saturday February 2, 2013, at his home. Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Hendersonville is assisting the family with the arrangements.

program, which is approximately $5,500 a year. Members of the Lions Club expressed support for 2-1-1, especially since the services offered by the club, such as lending medical equipment to citizens, may not be known by people who need the service. – article submitted by Helen Trevathan

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Pat Wilson brought pictures of a beaver pond and spoke of eight acres of marketable timber that was destroyed. “This person has lost $20,000 of marketable timber,” Wilson said. He also mentioned a friend

whose calf and cow were attacked by a coyote. Wilson said trapping is the fastest way to get these critters under control. Commissioners did not discuss the resolution following the comments. The resolution, approved unanimously by commissioners on Jan. 7 is currently with state legislators.

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Legal trapping of furbearers in the hands of state legislators

Gun control a fool’s errand

Though a crowd of Polk County residents flooded the Womack building in Columbus Monday night to voice their opinions both for and against legal trapping in our area, the decision now is in the hands of state legislators. Co-sponsors Chris Whitmire, Mike Hager, Tim Moore and Kelly E. Hastings filed House Bill 33 on Thursday, Jan. 31. The bill states that it is an act to repeal the law prohibiting the setting of steel traps on rented or leased land in Cleveland, Polk and Rutherford counties. As of Feb. 4 the bill had passed its first reading. With more then 230 Polk County individuals signing a petition against the move, there is obviously some push back on commissioner’s decision in early January to request the action. There isn’t however a consensus that a majority of Polk County residents are either for or against the change. We’ve heard compelling arguments from both sides and have found ourselves somewhat better educated on the subject. Destruction of property and the killing of livestock is on the brains of some landowners who feel beavers damage timber and coyotes kill animals such as poultry. Others are concerned for the treatment of these animals they feel will be tortured by the devices used in trapping. Regardless of where you stand on the issue you have an opportunity now to have a voice in whether or not trapping is once again allowed in our county. You can reach state legislators about the issue in the following ways:

Few reform attempts in America appear to have as little chance for meaningful change as gun control and immigration. Both seem fated to fail, and, except for political posturing, perhaps even pointless. In this sense, they are fool’s errands. It little matters that mass murders like the ones at Sandy Hook in Connecticut, at Columbine and Aurora in Colorado and Virginia Tech now almost routinely occur or that hundreds have been killed by Letter gun violence since to the Christmas. Editor When President Obama solemnly intoned that the day of the Sandy Hook massacre was the worst of his Presidency or declared, “It is time to do the right thing,” many agreed yet realized that nothing of significance would be done. But why? First, don’t blame the NRA, their lobby or gun owners in general. In truth, they defiantly and righteously defend their position as if it were Bunker Hill and “the Feds” instead of the British were coming for their weapons. Even as you read this, know that 39 states have no plans for new weapons restrictions while only 11 might consider any. In fact, more states will focus on better school safety or on mental health programs, all “warm fuzzy” issues designed to distract and detour from more fundamental changes. Although the divide among states neatly falls into blue and red colors, Democrats and Republicans, that, too, means practically nothing. Still, lis-

N.C. House of Representatives Chris Whitmire Chris.Whitmire@ncleg.net 919-715-4466 / 828-862-4273 N.C. Senate Ralph Hise Ralph.Hise@ncleg.net 919-733-3460 / 828-766-8329

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ten to the arguments against any attempts to regulate guns and you’ll understand why it, along with immigration, won’t undergo any significant change. Despite all the moral reasoning and pleas to “do something” now, any reform movement in American history must have some sort of legal basis in order to succeed. That can come from the Supreme Court, a Constitutional amendment, a Presidential decree, or Congressional legislation, but it must accompany any reform attempt. As long as fringe groups like the NRA and its rabid supporters have the shield of the Second Amendment, mass murders, gun violence and senseless killings will continue even as a few necessary but nugatory laws make their way into state and federal law. Background checks? Limiting magazines to a zillion rounds or so? Despite some token opposition, such laws remain no problem for the NRA just so long as that “birthright” in the Second Amendment holds up. That’s their greatest fear. The NRA and its supporters dread a case on the Second Amendment and an individual’s right to bear arms. That’s why they preemptively remind us of their “right” and of the Court’s backing even though both have never been thoroughly legally examined, only asserted. Warren Burger, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and certainly no liberal, even went so far as to posit that the interpretation of the Second Amendment to support an individual’s right to bear any kind of weapon short of an atomic bomb (Continued on page 9)

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Home Health Care Aide Needed. CNA training required. Evenings 9:45 – 10:45. Near 9 & 14 Greencreek. 828-863-2233.

HELP WANTED

Get ready for New Year 2013! If your home needs a makeover for the new year We do everything Paint ing, Carpentry, Roofing, etc.. Call Bill the Painter (828) 899-2647 23 years experience

Marketing Consultant Tryon Daily Bulletin seeks a talented professional to join it's team as a Marketing Consultant. Qualified applicants should be goal-oriented, team players, well organized and trainable. The ability to sell across several different media platforms is essential. Compensation plan includes aggressive commission & bonus plan, health/dental insurance, 401(k), paid life and disability insurance, & retirement plan. To apply, please e-mail a resume, cover letter and earnings expectations using MARKETING CONSULTANT as the subject line to: betty.ramsey@tryondailybulletin.com No phone calls, faxes or walk-ins, please. Qualified applicants will be contacted directly for interviews.

Need to find the right employee?

WE CAN HELP. Reach the county market for less using the classifieds. Need a quick quote? Call 828.859.9151.

HELP WANTED PROFESSIONAL Accountant/Bookkeeper

Hospice of the Carolina Foothills is seeking the following:

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* Nurse Practitioner * Volunteer Services Assistant Manger * Hospice House Clinical Support (Clerical/SC CNA registration required) For more information or to apply, please visit our website: www.hocf.org EOE.

James Tool Machine & Engineering, Inc. is seeking qualified employees for both our Columbus & Morganton, North Carolina Plants. James Tools offers competitive pay and benefits. We are looking for a min. 5+ years experience in the following positions.

* 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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Columbus - Romantic 330 sq ft office space in Log Cabin, 400 sq ft. 1 Columbus. Available room with sleep loft, wood Feb. 1st, $600 per month, stove & gas heat, w/d, a/c. includes utilites. No pets, No smoking. 828-894-7058 Avail Feb. 15. Call 828-817-1262

MOBILE HOME RENTALS MOBILE Home’s for rent in the Sunnyview area. 2br/1br all appliances. Garbage pickup, yard work & water furnished. $375 per month. No pets! 625-4820

APARTMENTS For Rent - 1BR Duplex. $350/ mo. $350.00 Deposit. Sunny View. 828-625-9711

Viewmont Apartments Now Under New Ownership

DOMESTIC PETS Australian Shepherds Miniature for Sale. All colors avail. Call 817-0783 or email: curtis1981@ windstream.net Perfect for Valentines Day

BOATS & SUPPLIES Antique wood boat for sale. 1953 15 ft out board Lyman. 1957 35 horsepower Johnson comes with the original trailer & original parts. Overall good condition. Can go in the water today! $4500 for every thing. 864-497-2976

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1 bdrm apts. available. WE BUY Government SubsiCheap running cars and dized. elderly handijunk cars. Up to $1000.00. capped, heat/air Polk County Come to your location. included. Walk to FAST SERVICE. Land For Sale (828) 289 - 4938 7 acres w/ creek. Borders town. Equal Housing

828-817-2744 Walnut Creek Preserve. 1 out building (storage/carport), electric, septic, waOMMERCIAL ter, garden, irrogation system, wildlife food plot. OR ENT Seller will pay for new survey and closing cost. Offices and possible retail $85,000. C a l l space available in downtown Columbus. Ample 828-817-5845 parking and one of the Selling your home? highest daily traffic counts Advertise here and sell in Polk County. Particuit faster. Call Classifieds larly interested in computer related business and at 828.859.9151. willing to trade portions of rent in exchange for services. 828 817-1068 OTTAGE

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Wanted to Buy Antiques, art, guns, silver and gold, coins, costume jewerly, odd & unusual items. 828-243-2396

ACATION Tryon Valley Accountant/Bookkeeper Needed small size manu- Attractive 3BR, LR w/ FP, ENTALS facturing company Loca- W/D, DW. Screened porch Fenced yard. $700 mo. Myrtle Beach tion: Landrum SC 828-691-2297 The position requires 2 Spacious 3br/2bath condo years and more experi in the heart of Myrtle ISCELLANEOUS ence with G/L, A/P, A/R, Beach, 1 block off the OUSES FOR P/R and Taxes. Associate ocean. Newly remodeled ALE Degree preferred. Strong condo with 2 private bal- Chainsaw for Sale. $120. Call 828-894-2529 computer skills are essenconies with Ocean, skyONE TIME tial. Excel/Word is a must. wheel, and Boulevard SPECIAL OFFER! Views- Still available 4th Round Bale Hay Please submit resume Our best selling with salary requirements For Sale. of July and Bike Week. 3 bd / 2 ba singlewide by E-Mail to Contact Misty @ $30 per roll. jjackson@simkinsindus with designer decor Atlantis802@yahoo.com Call 817-4049 tries.com Please call 828-684-4874 or 843-267-8085

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Buy, Sell, Trade, Work … With Your Neighbors! MISCELLANEOUS Taken orders now for 3lbs package of Hybrid honeybees with marked Queen. Delivery day Mar. 2013. Call Buddy Williams 864-457-2013

LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DI VISION 12-SP-126 NORTH CAROLINA POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF ROBERT ARTHUR CLEMONS, Grantor, To MARK T. ADERHOLD, ESQUIRE Substitute Trustee, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 257 AT PAGE 1243 OF THE POLK PUBLIC REGISTRY.

LEGALS NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by ROBERT ARTHUR CLEMONS, dated September 1, 1999, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds in Book 257 at Page 1243, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and failure to carry out or perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained and pursuant to the demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned, MARK T. ADERHOLD, Substitute Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on the 20th day of February, 2013 at 2:30 PM at the door of the

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Polk County Courthouse, Columbus, North Carolina, the real property described as follows (including permanent structures, if any, and any other improvements attached to the real property including any mobile home or manufactured home, whether single wide or double wide, located thereon):

subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, restrictions and easements of record and assessments, if any.

property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statutes Sections 45-21.30(d) and (e). In the event the property owner(s) file a bankruptcy petition prior to the expiration of the 10-day upset bid period, an automatic stay of the foreclosure sale will be imposed in accordance with the Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. § 362) and the bidder must pursue relief through the bankruptcy court. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the tax of Forty-five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 7A-308(a)(1). Please be advised that the Clerk of Superior Court may issue an order for possession of the property pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in

favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving this notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of such rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

make any representation of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.

Situate, lying and being all of Lot 19, Section D, of Land of the Lakes as shown on plat thereof recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, North Carolina, in Map Book 7, at Page 17, et seq., to which reference is hereby made for a greater certainty of description. The above described property is conveyed subject to certain Restrictive Covenants recorded in Book 157, Page 620, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Polk County, North Carolina. The sale will be made

The record owner of the above described real property as reflected on the records of the Polk County Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice is ROBERT ARTHUR CLEMONS. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.10, and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Substitute Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5.0%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the

The property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS". Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the promissory note secured by the deed of trust being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute Trustee or the holder of the promissory note

This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. This the 24th day of January, 2013. MARK T. ADERHOLD, Substitute Trustee 2596 Reynolda Road, Suite C Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106 (336) 723-3530 Tryon Daily Bulletin Feb. 6 and 13, 2013 FC/CLEMONS Put your ad here call 828.859.9151

Lake Lure Classical Academy honor roll students announced Lake Lure Classical Academy recently announced its honor roll for the second quarter: A honor roll students included: Kindergarten - Corey Boone, Adler Knight, Kilei Moore, Katie Powell, Philip Teague, Eddie Upchurch, Robert White, Jackson Yelton, Olivia Carlson, James Gingerich, Logan Loiacono, Gavin Odel, Sofia Royal, Gauge Seagle, Wren Sherrill, Brandon Simmons, Jacob Tekavec, John Turner and Connor Young First grade - Danae Roos and Lillie Singleton Second grade - Mariska Grayson, Krista Harris, Dakota Kelley, Sarah Kent, Kylie Long, Ethan Morse and Emily Walters Third grade - Erica Price and Katelyn Ruff

Fourth grade - Sarah Gallagher and Nicola Roos. Fifth grade - Lauren Hansford Sixth grade - Emily Crettol and Maia Teague Seventh grade - Kat Alton, Rick Burney, Phil Burney, Callie Dalton, Autumn Spalding and Braeden Sullivan Eighth grade - Faith Karabelski, Natalie Phillips, Morgan Plumley and William Witherspoon Ninth grade – Effie Blalock, Michaela Cotellese, Timothy Freeman, Lauri Grillon, Wyatt Jones, Bella Karabelski, Jodie Karr, Skylar Martinez, Morgan Papesh, Anna Phillips, Matthew Pittman and Avery Sherrill A/B honor roll students were: First grade - Drake Blackwell, Ethan Boland, Stella Brown, Cayden Calhoun, Abby Garnett,

Ava Grason, Mason Hinkle, Laura Jackson, Toby Johnson, Tucker Lyda, Caedyn McCraw, Michaelbrooke Reid, Bethany Smith, Madison Torres and Alexandria Wiseman. Second grade - Ava Bell, Katie Clontz, Elena Cunto, Adham Khalafalla and Olivia Turner Third grade - Jenna Gingerich, Ani Milburn, Peter Moore, Martha Nelon, Anna Patten and Avri Yarborough Fourth grade - Paul Adams Jr., Lee Barker, Chloe Bezzek, Matthew Boland, Kenzi Bridges, Owen Crettol, Isaiah Grayson, Bailey Gregory, Angie Harris, Noah Nelon, Heather Turpin, Preston White, Lloyd Wood, Payton Yarborough, Sophie Yarborough and Dillan Yoxall Fifth grade - Alexandria Ander-

son and Shelby Chapman, Cheyenne Crawford, Emerald Dalton, Liam Daniels, Naomi Morris, Ezekiel Smith, Cameron Tallent, Lukas Tipton and Naomi White Sixth grade - Molly Austin, Christopher Benoit, Logan Bridges, Eli Cotellese, Isaiah Hunt, Sam Kantner and Mercy Witherspoon Seventh grade - Andrew Boland, Elijah Grayson, Elizabeth Hahn, Kaylyn Harbaugh, Haley Stackpole and Rachel Wasch Eighth grade - Tabitha Adams, Jennifer Boland, Robert Harris, Gabrielle Lanius, Blaise McCann, Kayelyn McVey, Morgan Milachouski, Tristan Roos, Kaley Stanley, Aurora Teague, Kadin Whitlock and Hannah Yoxall Ninth grade - Vikki Anderson, Richard Clapper, Timmy Eazor and Tristan Morse

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Exhibits & Events Ferullo Fine Art Studio, 140 Pacolet St., Tryon. Now showing new mixed media and wood sculpture by Dom Ferullo and recent watercolors with an attitude by Pat Cole-Ferullo in the intimate gallery. The ongoing class in Expressive Watercolor is welcoming new members with some experience in watercolor and an interest in moving beyond realism. Call 828-859-3177 for information to and to schedule an appointment. Honking Tonkers Gallery, 78 East Main St., Saluda. 828749-1070. Offering mandala classes every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. There is a small fee for the class.

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

Skyuka Fine Art, 133 N. Trade St., Tryon. Now featuring new works by local artist Richard Christian Nelson. Currently featuring an award winning portrait by Richard Christian Nelson, receiving an honorary mention from the Portrait Society of America Members Only Competition. For more information, email rich@richnelson.com or call 828-8590318. Thompson Garden Gallery and Outdoor Living, 83 Palmer St., Tryon. Showcasing local artists and craftsmen. Gallery and showroom hours 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Saturday. For more information, call 828-859-3185.

Tryon Arts & Crafts School, 373 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon. Mary Lou Diekmann will lead a new Thursday and Friday afternoon wheel throwing class. Transparency Glass Show runs through Feb. 22. Call 828-859-8323 for information about new classes and schedules.

Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Kindermusik courses for kids, Saturdays at 10:45, until March 9. Oil painting classes for teens, Saturdays at noon, until March 9. Tryon Little Theater, new evening box office hours beginning Feb. 11, when tickets will go on sale for “Nine to Five: The Musical.” In addition to the previous hours of 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday - Saturday, the box office will now be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-7 p.m. Tryon Painters & Sculptors, 26 Maple St., Tryon. 6” x 6” show runs until Feb. 23

Upstairs Artspace, 49 South Trade St., Tryon. Upstairs Literary Open Stage returns Friday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. Sign in to present at 6:30 p.m. UPLOAD: The Art of the Digital Camera Phone,” the gallery’s opening exhibit of 2013. Alongside this exhibit will also be the Big Brothers Big Sister’s fundraiser exhibit “Have a HeART.” Embellished hearts will be up for bid through Feb. 9. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 828-859-2828, frontdesk@upstairsartspace.org, www.upstairsartspace.org.

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Movies

Live Music THURSDAY, Feb. 7 Purple Onion Letters to Abigail Zenzera Noel Kidman Riddle

FRIDAY, FEB. 8 Purple Onion Fred Whiskin Saluda Grade Café Old time fiddle and banjo tunes Kyoto The Trophy Husbands at 7:30 p.m. Zenzera Zoofood

SATURDAY, FEB. 9 Party Place & Event Center 7’, Eighty, 9’ Band Purple Onion Shane Pruitt Band Zenzera Eric Wieler

SUNDAY, FEB. 10 Larkin’s in Columbus Fred Whiskin, 11:30 a.m. Stone Soup Live entertainment, 11 a.m.

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Tryon Theater, 45 S. Trade St., Tryon. Feb. 6 - 10 - Lincoln Feb. 11 - 12 - Hyde Park on Hudson

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

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Super Saturday offers great day of live performances The Children’s Theater Festival – Super Saturday – will achieve a milestone March 16 when it reaches its 35th birthday: 35 years of delighting children with actors, puppets, jugglers, comedy theater, storytelling, music, magic, dance, wildly creative performances, caricature artists, tumblers, on and on. Professional performers from across the country will perform at the Tryon Fine Arts Center, the Tryon Movie Theater and in the parish halls of the Episcopal Church and Congregational Church. Out on Melrose Avenue, free entertainment will be available all day, and many local talents will take to the community stage as the audience sits in the new amphitheater on the hillside between the fine arts center (Continued on page 15)

Bailey Mountain Cloggers of Mars Hill performed on stage at a past Super Saturday event. (photo submitted)

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SUPER SATURDAY 2013 MAINSTAGE PERFORMERS Goowin’s Balloowins – Allynn Goowin fills the stage with balloon creations, and turns audience kids into creatures in his stories Madcap Puppets – remarkable larger-than-life puppets help weave the fanciful tales Antonio Rocha – a channeler of stories who uses his tremendous talent to lend his performance an aura of magic Mutts Gone Nuts – canines and comedy collide in a fast paced animal thrill show filled with havoc and hilarity The Gizmo Guys – a rapid-fire juggling act filled with dazzling technique and infectious humor The Tarradiddle Players – comedy actors in “Brother Rabbit Spinning Free” about the quickest, cleverest, wittiest rabbit there ever was Timmy and Susana Abell – combining music, puppets, storytelling and poetry in many ways to share a story Soul Street Dance – super high-energy break dancing, poppin’ n’ lockin’ and more

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and the new food court area. At 12:15 p.m. there will be the traditional parade down Melrose Ave. All the performers will join in, as will children who have dressed up for this year’s costume theme: “Favorite Storybook Characters.” Mainstage performers will include: Goowin’s Balloowins, Madcap Puppets, Antonio Rocha, Mutts Gone Nuts, The Gizmo Guys, The Tarradiddle Players, Timmy and Susana Abell and Soul Street Dance. A ticket order form will appear in the Bulletin Feb. 26 for the use of those in the community without children in the local schools; an order form will also be available online to be printed out at www.TryonSuperSaturday.com. Order forms will be handed out in classrooms, with orders to be filled at the ticket Round

Then 2-year-old Abby Lewis draws on Melrose Avenue in chalk during the 2012 Super Saturday festivities. (photo by Leah Justice)

Robin Tuesday, March 5. The Super Saturday box office at TFAC will be open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 6-8, 14-15, and all day Super Saturday itself. Tickets continue to be just $2, keeping the day affordable for families. For more information on the performers, go to www.TryonSuperSaturday.com. – article submitted by Connie Clark

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Salute to senior service program accepting nominations The search is on for North Carolina’s outstanding senior volunteer. The Salute to Senior Service program honors the contributions of adults 65 and older who give at least 15 hours a month of volunteer service to their favorite causes. Nominations for outstanding senior volunteers will be accepted between Feb. 1 and March 31. State winners then will be selected by popular vote at SalutetoSeniorService.com. Online voting will take place from April 15 to April 30. From those state winners, a panel of senior care experts will

pick the national Salute to Senior Service honoree. Home Instead Inc. will donate $500 to each of the state winners’ favorite nonprofit organizations and their stories will be posted on the Salute to Senior Service Wall of Fame. In addition, $5,000 will be donated to the national winner’s nonprofit charity of choice. “We all know seniors who do so much for our community,” said Steven Coleman, owner of the Home Instead Senior Care office serving Buncombe, Henderson, Transylvania, Polk and Haywood

Counties. “These silent heroes give selflessly, expecting nothing in return. And yet, their contributions often make a difference not only to the organizations they serve, but in changing how the public views growing older.” Senior care professionals and those who work at hospitals, senior care facilities and other places where seniors volunteer are encouraged to nominate older adults. So, too, are family caregivers and the adult children of aging parents. Older adults also may self-nominate.

To complete and submit a nomination form online for a senior age 65 or older who volunteers at least 15 hours a month, and to view the contest’s official rules, visit SalutetoSeniorService.com. Completed nomination forms also can be mailed to Salute to Senior Service, P.O. Box 285, Bellevue, N.E. 68005. For more information about Salute to Senior Service or the Home Instead Senior Care network’s services, call 828-274-4406. – article submitted by Sally Stalnaker

Treats and Trivia Tween event Feb. 12 Yoga classes at Stearns Gym begin Feb. 13 The Landrum Library will hold its Treats and Trivia Tween Valentine’s Party on Feb. 12 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Those who attend will play games and make and enjoy sweet treats! Prizes will be given to the winners. Open to

anyone between the ages of 10-12 or grades fifth through sixth. If you have any questions about this or any other Tween program please contact the Landrum Library at 864-457-2218. – article submitted

Yoga continues at Stearns Gym in Columbus with a new six-week session from Feb. 13 – March 20, every Wednesday from 6-7 p.m. There is a small fee for the session. Elaina Prevett, a certified yoga

instructor who has been teaching for 14 years, leads the all-levels class. For more information, call the instructor at 828-894-5176. - article submitted by Elaina Prevett

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Dr. Robin Owings spoke to the Kiwanis Club of Tryon on Wednesday, Jan. 30. Owings talked to the club about the benefits of seeking chiropractic care as well as a brief overview of the Seven Step Challenge, which encourages individuals to focus on activities to improve their lives such as drinking more water, getting the proper rest, balancing their time and exercising. Here Kiwanis President Sue Watson presents Owings with a children’s book to keep in her office in Columbus. (photo by Samantha Hurst).

Rowe to speak on “the deepest words” The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will meet on Sunday, Feb. 10 at the Tryon Youth Center on Rt. 176N at 10:30 a.m. The speaker will be Reverend Jean Rowe who will speak on the topic “The Deepest Words I Never Heard.” “As I was finishing a sabbatical fellowship semester at Harvard Divinity School 23 years ago, I began a dialog with God/Buddha/ The Christ/my deepest self. Over the next four months I received a series of seven words to live by. At the time I felt they were conversations with God. Yet when I “asked” during these conversations what or who was speaking, the answers varied. Sometimes it was God, but sometimes it was Christ/Buddha.

I put the either/or symbol in because I once asked if they were one and the same spirit. The answer I got was “yes,” that The Buddha and The Christ are one and the same spiritual presence,” Rowe said. Come visit the UU Fellowship on Feb. 10 to find out what were the seven words she received but didn’t “hear.” Come early to partake of refreshments and fellowship. A board meeting, to which all members of the congregation are invited, will be held after the service. For more information call 828894 - 5776 or go to our website at uutryonnc.org. - article submitted by Dan Dworkin

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West led the Spade King against your 5 Club contract. I know your upset with me for not showing all 4 hands, but to solve this hand you don’t need to see the opponents cards (that’s a hint). At first glance it’s evident that there are finesse situations in both the Heart and Club suits that need to be addressed if your going to make your contract. If you’re a regular reader of my column you know how I try to avoid taking finesses. However, in this hand you must finesse in order to have any chance for success. But if you must finesse you should examine if all finesses are equal. With that second hint as a backstop, how would you play this hand to virtually guarantee success. Although there are a number of finesses which are available, only one particular finesse can virtually guarantee your making 5 Clubs. After winning the opening lead with Ace of Spades, all you have to do is immediately finesse against the Jack of Clubs through West. If East wins the trick with either the Jack or the Ace he can’t attack Hearts profitably. Declarer wins any return and draws trumps and discards his Heart losers on dummy’s Diamond suit. The key lesson in this hand is that when you are presented with multiple finesse options, you must examine each possibility with it’s potential results if it loses. It then becomes a matter of choosing the finesse which gives you the highest chance for overall success.

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Tryon Elementary School students travel to Furman Tryon Elementary School fifthgrade students enjoyed a day at Furman University on Saturday, Feb. 2. The students were able to tour the campus and meet with students and student athletes. Head Baseball Coach Ron Smith also offered an inspirational speech. The focus of his talk was about setting goals, working hard everyday and being resilient. The students were able to see both the men’s and women’s basketball team. Founded in 1826, Furman University is a private university located in Greenville, S.C. The 750-acre campus features a replica of Henry David Thoreau’s cabin, the David E. Shi Center for Sustainability and a spring-fed lake. The college experience trip is sponsored by a grant through The Polk County Community Foundation. – article submitted by Denise Corcoran

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gram is free. American Legion Post 250, weekly bingo games, Fridays, 7 p.m., 43 Depot St., Tryon. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Smoke-free. Narcotics Anon., Saluda Senior Center, Friday, 8 p.m.

Saturday

Green Creek Community Center, Zumba class, Saturdays, 9 a.m. Grassroots Art Project, holds art classes to benefit Lennie’s Fund and the Humane Society, Saturdays from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. There is no fee for the class and all materials will be provided. Classes are held at the Holy Cross Episcopal Church on Melrose Ave. in Tryon. Call 828-899-0673 for more information. Polk County Youth Baseball/ Softball signups will be held three consecutive Saturdays Feb. 2, Feb. 9 and Feb. 16 from 10 a.m. - noon at Polk Recreation

TES students, faculty and staff in front of a fountain on Furman University’s campus. (photo submitted)

Complex at the Polk Middle School and from noon - 2 p.m. at Harmon Field. Parents are asked to bring their child’s birth certificate to registration. For more information about registration fees or other questions, call Jammy Edwards 864-414-4710. House of Flags Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Columbus. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. Tryon Fine Arts Center, Oil painting class for teens with Margaret Curtis, Saturdays, noon - 3 p.m. Heart to Heart Gala will be held on Feb. 9 at 6 p.m., at the Cobb Family Life Center 2382 Coxe Rd, of the Green Creek Missionary Baptist. Attire is formal and dinner will be served. Admission is Free. This event is sponsored by the Unity in the Community Organization and funded by the Polk County Community Foundation and its

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Holly Horton, Kim Nelson and Eli Jenkins in less than corporate attire prepare for the Tryon Little Theater production of 9 to 5 the Musical. The hilarious musical comedy comes to the Tryon Fine Arts Center Feb. 22 – March 3. (photo submitted by Elvin Clark)