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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 86 / No. 8
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Monday, February 11, 2013
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Getting ready for takeoff Although there is no Pea Ridge Community Gathering on Thursday, Feb. 14, the Polk County Recyclables truck will be there from 6:15 – 7 p.m. to pick up your recyclables. The regular monthly gatherings will resume on Thursday, March 14.
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. The Meeting Place Senior Center, sing-along, 10 a.m.; senior fitness, 11 a.m.; bingo or bead class 12:30 p.m. 828894-0001. Christian Fellowship Luncheon, TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mon(Continued on page 2)
Coupe’s Concrete pouring team William and Carla Coupe of Landrum are almost finished with the new helicopter pad at St. Luke’s Hospital. Approximately five truckloads of concrete were poured for 50 yards of 6-inch thick pads for medical helicopters and ambulances. The poured concrete, purchased from Ameri-Con Materials in Pea Ridge, weighs about 200,000 lbs. When painted and completed, the helicopter pad will replace the current heli-pad, marking the first step in the construction of St. Luke’s Hospital’s new six-bed patient wing for post-surgery patients. (photo by Kathy Woodham)
PETA sends letter to Polk about trapping law Call-in to governor organized today by Leah Justice
A local bill currently in the hands of N.C. legislators to allow
steel trapping in Polk County has received national attention from PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). PETA sent a letter to the Polk County Board of Commissioners
on Feb. 4 saying it had been inundated with calls and emails from area residents concerned about House Bill 33. If passed House (Continued on page 4)
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days 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. Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 5:30 p.m., Tryon United Methodist Church, New Market Road in Tryon. Male Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Mondays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Landrum Library, free yoga classes. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Limited to first 30 people. Thermal Belt Stamp Club, first and third Mondays of each month, 7:30 p.m., Tryon Federal Bank, Columbus. Visitors welcome. Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 8 p.m., Columbus Presbyterian Church.
Tuesday
Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Tuesdays, Ozone Drive and Hwy. 176, Saluda. Polk County Transportation Authority, makes a regular trip to Hendersonville on the first and third Tuesday of each month. 894-8203. The Meeting Place Senior Center, beginner/intermediate
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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. Free lunch at Mt. Valley, Free lunch available every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.at Mt. Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church on Hwy. 176. Treats and Trivia Tween Valentine’s Party The Landrum Library will hold its Treats and Trivia Tween Valentine’s Party on Feb. 12 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Open to ages 10-12 or grades fifth through sixth. Info: 864457-2218. Saluda Welcome Table, every Tuesday, dinner will be served from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Saluda United Methodist Church. All are welcomed. Donations accepted. 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.), 828-749-2251 (Saluda) or 1-800286-1326. Thermal Belt Friendship Council, second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Roseland Community Center.
Wednesday
Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Wednesdays, Fire Department in Green Creek, 7 a.m. - noon. Saluda Planning Board meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Saluda Library.
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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., Tryon. Tryon ABC Board next meeting will be on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 5:15 p.m. at the Tryon Town Hall, McCown Room. Information: Richard Rardin (828) 8599530. Female Domestic Abuse Intervention, Wednesdays 6-7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Yoga at Stearns Gym, 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. Info: 828-894-5176. Alcoholics Anonymous Tryon 12 and 12, Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Tryon Coffeehouse, 90 Trade Street.
Thursday
Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m. - noon, corner of Hampton Court and Hwy 108. Landrum Quilters, The Landrum Quilters meet on the second Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the Gowensville Commu-
nity Center. For more information, visit www.landrumquilters.com. Saluda Center, Thursday activities: knitting group, 9:30 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga, 5:30 p.m. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www. saluda.com. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Thursday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; devotions, 10 a.m.; bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m.; grocery shopping, 1 p.m.; yoga, 6 p.m. 828-894-0001. House of Flags Museum, open Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Columbus. Landrum Library, Lap Babies, 10 a.m., 20- 25 minute session for young children and care givers includes music, nursery rhymes, action poems and short books. Storytime at 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers includes books, music and fingerplays. Call 828457-2218. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. AA Open Discussion Meeting, Happy, Joyous and Free, noon on Thursdays, Columbus United Methodist Church, 76 N. Peak Street, across from Stearns gym. Rotary Club of Tryon, meets every Thursday at noon at Tryon Presbyterian Church on Harmon Field Rd. Pea Ridge Recyclables Pickup, Recyclables pick up in Pea Ridge Feb. 14. Although there is no Pea Ridge Community Gathering on Thursday, Feb. 14, the Polk County Recyclables truck will be there from 6:15 – 7 p.m. to pick up your recyclables. The regular monthly gatherings will resume (Continued on page 19)
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Spring cleaning takes place along West Howard Street The area immediately adjacent to Tryon’s ever-popular Rogers Park is taking on a new appearance thanks to the proactive stance of local business owners Harold Burrell and Frederick Sulovski, who own the parcels. Locals Jim Farrell and Clint Daniel of Farrellworks Landsculpting and Dave Sidener, owner of Sidener Land Maintenance have joined forces to do the beautification work on the West Howard Street lots. The Town of Tryon commends their combined effort to spruce up Tryon’s downtown corridor. – article submitted by Crys Armbrust Jim Farrell and Clint Daniel work to upgrade a downtown space. (photo by Meg Rogers)
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sprinklers, flashing lights and radios and trimming vegetation Bill 33 would lift the current ban along paths and yards to reduce in Polk County on the use of steel available hiding places. traps to catch furbearers. The letter also said predators Polk residents have organized can be evicted from dens by introa call-in to N.C. Governor Pat ducing ammonia-soaked rags and McCrory today to urge the state strict wildlife feeding prohibitions not to approve the bill. should be enforced. “Respectfully, steel-jaw traps “For the sake of wildlife and (even rubber-coated/padded ones) companion animals alike, we are exceedingly cruel, causing respectfully ask that you oppose immense distress and pain,” said the use of steel-jaw (including Jodi Minion, PETA’s Wildlife rubber-coated/padded) traps in Biologist Cruelty Investigations Polk County by speaking out Department who wrote the let- against H.B. 33,” Minion’s letter ter. “Terrified, said. “Many juanimals often “Surviving pack members risdictions like injure themPolk County selves in their simply breed in order have banned frantic struggles to replace lost family steel-jaw traps to escape (many members, and more wild for humane chew off their reasons; in fact, own limbs, to- animals will move in more than 80 ward this end), from outlying areas to use countries have and those who available resources.” banned these escape suffer cruel traps -- Jodi Minion, PETA’s in agony from outright. Our Wildlife Biologist painful, debilioffice would tating injuries. gladly assist by Trapped animals can succumb offering information to the public to exposure, stress or attack by and others about how to control other animals. These traps also unwanted wildlife humanely. pose a definitive risk to non-target Thank you for your consideration. wildlife and companion animals.” May we hear from you?” The email from PETA includes On Feb. 4, Polk commissioners a picture of a crow caught in a heard in front of a standing room steel trap and refers commission- only crowd, from several residents ers to www.peta.org/issues/wild- who are against allowing trapping life/cruel-wildlife-trapping.aspx in Polk County. A petition has for more information regarding circulated against trapping and the traps and images of dogs who received more than 230 signatures were ensnared by them. from Polk residents. “Further, trapping/removing Those for trapping say Polk has animals in an attempt to control a problem with nuisance animals, populations backfires,” Minion particularly beavers and coyotes. said. “Surviving pack members Beavers are causing flooding and simply breed in order to replace property damage in several areas lost family members, and more and coyotes kill farm animals and wild animals will move in from small pets, those for trapping said. outlying areas to use available Those against trapping say it’s resources. These methods also tear inhumane to let any animal suffer animal families apart, and leave in a trap and non-targeted animals, young to die from starvation/ including pets get caught in traps. dehydration.” Emmy Summers, who orgaPETA included a list of rec- nized the petition, said she was ommendations to keep nuisance surprised that commissioners animals out of neighborhoods didn’t do or say anything dursuch as keeping trash and com- ing the Feb. 4 meeting. She said post sealed, keeping chickens and alarm bells are going off with her other small farm animals in enclo(Continued on page 6) sures, installing motion activated (continued from page 1)
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LaurelHurst enjoys Kiwanis chili supper
LaurelHurst residents attended the first Kiwanis Chili Supper Thursday, Jan. 31, which was held at the Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Tryon. They were very impressed with how delicious everything was and the generous portions of food. They appreciated the donors who paid for their meals and enjoyed their outing. Pictured above is Jane Scarborough, Jean Gregonis, Betty Waldowski and Bert Lainhart enjoy chili and yummy desserts. (photo by Jennifer Thompson)
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because it seems like the bill is being rushed. She urges people no matter what their opinion to contact the governor today. “I have 30 people committed to call,” she said, “and I have 60 who I know will call.” In response to why commissioners didn’t discuss or take any action following public comments on the bill, Polk commissioner chair Michael Gage said his decision has been made. Gage said the county had professionals come to the Jan. 7 meeting who presented a need in the county and that need is still there. “The need is still there and I’m behind it,” Gage said. “It might not be popular but that’s my decision.” The issue has also grabbed the attention of UNC-TV, who has requested an interview with Stuart Evans, one of Polk’s residents who spoke at the commissioners’ meeting.
Evans said UNC-TV has called her twice, but she is waiting to get final resolution from commissioners on whether or not they are going to work with residents. Evans said she doesn’t want to misrepresent commissioners on UNC-TV but if the county does not work with residents, she will interview with the station. Polk, Rutherford and Cleveland Counties, which are all included on the bill, are the only counties in the state that do not allow trapping of furbearers off the person’s property after a local bill was approved in 1975. House Bill 33 was filed on Jan. 31 and passed its first reading in committee on Feb. 4. The primary sponsors of the bill are Chris Whitmire, Mike Hager, Tim Moore and Kelly E. Hastings. Bills have to be approved by both the House and Senate and the governor prior to becoming law. Those interested in contacting Governor McCrory’s office today with their opinion regarding House Bill 33 can call 919-7335811.
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Program on ‘Identifying Trees in the Winter’ Feb. 16 On Saturday Feb. 16, starting at 10:30 a.m., The Pacolet Area Conservancy and Walnut Creek Preserve will co-sponsor a program at the Anne Elizabeth Suratt Nature Center on “Identifying Trees in Winter.” The public is invited to the talk and walk and there is no charge for the program. In the event of inclement weather, please check the Pacolet Area Conservancy (PAC) website, www.pacolet.org, for information. A “weather date” has been set for Saturday, March 2 at 10:30 a.m. Following an introduction on what techniques help to identify trees when they have no leaves or fruit, Shannon Buckley and Pam Torlina will lead a walk on the trails down to Walnut Creek. They will point out the various methods for identifying trees, using bark texture and color, buds, twigs and other features. The program is intended for young and old who want to expand their knowledge of our native trees. Dress appropriately and bring water for the hike. Shannon Buckley of Rutherfordton is a graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in forest resource management. He is a district supervisor of the Rutherford Soil and Water Conservation District and has served for many years as a board member of the North Carolina Forestry Association and as district chairman of the Friends of Forestry PAC. He is currently district procurement forester for Domtar Paper Company. Pam Torlina is a graduate of The University of South CarolinaUpstate, with a bachelor of science degree in biology. She has more than 15 years of experience as a field biologist, naturalist and interpreter, and outdoor educator. She serves as land protection specialist for Pacolet Area Conservancy. To get to Walnut Creek Preserve’s Nature Center from the Tryon and Columbus area, take Hwy. 108 E and turn left on Hwy. 9 toward Lake Lure. Follow Hwy. 9 N for 5 miles and turn right onto McGuinn Road (at the Exxon station). Go 1 mile to the intersection with Big Level Road; turn left,
go 2/10ths of a mile and take the first right onto Aden Green Road. Follow Aden green for 4/10ths of a mile and turn left on Herbarium Lane and into Walnut Creek Preserve. Take the first left onto Conservatory Lane, which takes you to the parking area for the nature center. For more information or directions from another location, please contact the Pacolet Area Conservancy at 828-859-5060 or email: landprotection@pacolet.org. PAC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit conservation organization (land trust) founded in 1989 to Protect and Conserve the area’s natural resources (PACs mission). PAC works with area landowners to ensure the long-term protection of their property through voluntary conservation easements (agreements) which enable landowners to maintain ownership of their property, preserving precious natural resources (open lands, forests, wildlife habitat, scenic vistas,
Shannon Buckley and his wife, Leah, at Lake Lure. (photo submitted by Pam Torlina)
farmland, stream banks, etc.), and potentially obtain significant federal, state, and local tax benefits. This year’s PAC and WCP programs are made possible, in
part, by a grant from the Polk County Community Foundations Unrestricted Fund. - article submitted by Pam Torlina
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The Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting recently at WNC Edutech, during an open house celebration in the business’ newly expanded location in the Columbus Professional Center. WNC Edutech owners, Michael and Darla Kleiner, have served the area for more than 10 years with healthcare training and certification, IT support and training. Pictured are staff, family and friends, and chamber board members, (left to right) Linda Howard of Carolina Antiques & More, Mike Karaman of Karaman Properties and Construction, Amy Copeland, Sue Campbell of The Girls Interior Painting, Christopher Armstrong, Darla Kleiner (with scissors), Michael Kleiner, Bill Nierman and Elza Bourne, Jim Murphy, Karl and Elizabeth Kleiner, Laura Weicker of TR&HC Events, Chamber Special Events Coordinator Christina Feagan and Ethan Waldman of Macon Bank. For more information about WNC Edutech, go toportS www.wncedutech.com, call the Chamber at 828ection or everY ueSdaY 859-6236. (photo submitted by Janet Sciacca)
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recognize that he is now available to help them sell their home or buy their new dream home. Thomas has been a real estate broker for more than 25 years. His website is www.timthomas. com. Tryon Realty is located in historic Hunting Country, Tryon, North Carolina. Tim’s phone number is 828-817-1118 and his email is timgthomas@ windstream.net - article submitted by Lynn Turner
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Mountain BizWorks creates position for Miksa-Blackwell Mountain BizWorks has cre- for this important work.” Miksa-Blackwell has been emated a new position, reflecting its commitment to helping rural ployed by Mountain BizWorks for small businesses in western North over a decade, and in that time has served in a variCarolina start, ety of capacities, grow and create from managing jobs. Long-time “We are committed to employee Jo Ann helping small businesses p r o g r a m s t o Miksa-Black- in rural areas, including working directly with small busiwell has been ness owners.She selected to fill those working within holds a master the role of direc- the agriculture industry tor of rural entre- and food system. Jo Ann of entrepreneurship degree preneurship. from Western “It is with is a natural fit for this Carolina Unitrust and con- important work. fidence that we -- Shaw Canale, versity. In her role as have brought Jo Mountain BizWorks CEO director of rural Ann into this entrepreneurnew position,” said Shaw Canale, Mountain Bi- ship, Miksa-Blackwell will lead zWorks CEO. “We are committed Mountain BizWorks’ efforts to to helping small businesses in ru- support rural communities by ral areas, including those working building sturdy partnerships and within the agriculture industry and delivering customized classes and food system. Jo Ann is a natural fit coaching to rural small business
owners. Mountain BizWorks will offer a Foundations business-planning course beginning March 4 in Tryon. This session leads clients through an eight-week business planning course that helps entrepreneurs evaluate and estimate start-up and overhead costs, determine profit goals, project cash flow, develop marketing plans and learn about necessary licensing and record keeping. Additional material is provided for those in agricultural enterprises. Registration is now open for the eight-week course beginning Monday, March 4 from 6 – 9 p.m. at Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce, 2753 Lynn Road, Suite A, Lynn. Fees are based on a sliding scale. For more information or to register, contact Ashley Epling, 828-253-2834 ext. 27, Ashley@mountainbizworks.org, or course Facilitator Carol Lynn
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Jackson 828-817-2308, carollynn@mountainbizworks.org. For a full schedule of upcoming courses and events throughout western North Carolina, please visit www.mountainbizworks. org/calendar. – article submitted by Carol Lynn Jackson
25th annual Chamber of Commerce awards celebration The Melrose Inn in Tryon will be hosting the 25th Annual Chamber of Commerce Awards Celebration on Feb. 21. The Chamber of Commerce’s 335-membership represents the strength of business in the community, and each year the Chamber of Commerce receives nominations from the community to honor particular individuals.
Awards will be given to those who have shown extraordinary efforts to volunteer their time, and a business that is recognized for longevity, community involvement, success and is well respected by the community. Dinner will be provided at the Melrose Inn, prepared by Marilyn Doheny, who along with being a world-famous contemporary quilt artist, author and
decorator, is also a gourmet chef. Tickets include a complete fivecourse dinner and beer/wine. The deadline to RSVP is Feb. 15. For ticket pricing or other information, call the chamber at 859-6236. Dinner will be from 6-8 p.m., and all chamber members have been sent an email or regular mail invitation. – article submitted by Janet Sciacca
Want to go? What: 25th annual Chamber of Commerce awards celebration When: Feb. 21 Where: Melrose Inn, Tryon.
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Where We Work An in-depth look at an area business
person featured: Clay J. Baker, DC business: Baker Family Chiropractic of Tryon and Green Creek phone number: Tryon: 828-859-5055; Green Creek: 828-863-2039 Address: Tryon Office: 1053 South Trade St.; Green Creek Office: 25 Shields Dr., Suite 1 operating hours: Tryon: Mon. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Tues. 8 a.m.- noon; Wed. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Thurs. 8 a.m.- noon; Fri: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Green Creek: Mon. 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Tues. 8 a.m.noon; Wed. 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Thurs. 8 a.m.- noon; Fri: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-noon
Baker Family Chiropractic’s Green Creek location (above) is at 25 Shields Dr., Suite 1.
Nature of business: Chiropractic, spine and joint care, wellness care Principal manager: Clay J. Baker, DC year founded: 1975 Number of employees: Four how’s business? Great and growing! The public knowledge of the benefits of chiropractic care continues to grow and be utilized.
One thing I wish everyone knew about this business: The body is controlled by the nervous system and is self-healing and self-regulating. The primary goal of chiropractic is to restore and maintain nervous system function to 100 percent.
Clay J. Baker, DC
Something you offer that a customer won’t find elsewhere: We tailor our treatment plans to each individual and offer many different types of treatment such as, chiropractic, physiotherapy, nutritional counseling, applied kinesiology, cold laser therapy, lifestyle counseling and massage. advice to young entrepreneurs: Do what you love and love what you do. When you are doing something that you are passionate about, you can’t help but be successful. The key to a successful business: Find what you love and do it!
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County soup kitchen offers carry-out meals Feb. 11 Polk County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with Tryon Fire Department will host a soup kitchen on Monday, Feb. 11 at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office from 4-6 p.m. Organizers hope to provide citizens with a warm meal so they may be able to spend more time with their families without having to be in the
kitchen. It is also offered for those who may not be as fortunate as others when it comes to meals and the ones who are shut-in and cannot get out for a good hot meal. These will be carry-out orders consisting of potato soup, chili beans, corn bread and crackers. Any organizations that may have large orders are
asked to place orders by noon on Feb. 11. Deliveries are available or can be picked up at the sheriff’s office, which is located at 40 Ward Street in Columbus. The soup is free, however donations are accepted. All donations will be placed in the Help the Needy Fund. – article submitted
Want to go? What: Soup kitchen When: Monday, Feb. 11 4-6 p.m. Where: Polk County Sheriff’s Office, 40 Ward St., Columbus.
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Ikebana International kicks off year with ‘The Art of Obis’ Ikebana International in western North Carolina will present a demonstration on “The Art of Obis” on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. in the auditorium of the Folk Art Center located at 382 Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville. This cultural program presents a history of obis, their use as a sash for kimono as well as decorative home accents. Laura Felt will demonstrate how to tie them as fans, flowers and bows to grace your table. Emiko Suzuki, assisted by Laura and Beverly Barbour, will show how to tie an obi in a variety of forms to wear with kimono. Men and women wore obis as early as the beginning of the 17th century. Today, they are a fashion statement and certain types, colors and fabrics are used for different occasions depending on the formality of the event and even the married status of the wearer. The Asheville Chapter of Ike-
An Obi becomes table décor when tied as a rose. (photo by Patti Quinn Hill)
bana International presents a program on ikebana flower design and/or Japanese culture on the fourth Tuesday of every month,
February through October. For more information, contact Patti Quinn Hill, Chapter President, 828-645-6633; pattiquinnhill@
gmail.com or www.ikebanaasheville.org – article submitted by Louise Glickman
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LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 12 SP 62 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Bright's Creek Holdings, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company, doing business
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as BRIGHT'S CREEK HOLDINGS OF GEORGIA, LLC, by Alon J. Vainer, Managing Member (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Bright's Creek Holdings of Georgia, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company) to Joseph McCullough, Trustee(s), dated the 13th day of October, 2006, and recorded in Book 346, Page 1981, and Modification in Book 365, Page 2283, in Polk County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Polk County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Columbus, Polk County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 3:30 PM on February 19, 2013 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Polk, North Carolina, and being more
particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 82 of Bright's Creek, Phase 1, Map 4 as the same is shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book E at Page 1169 in the Polk County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 352 Chestertown Drive, Mill Spring, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). 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 Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or 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. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. 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. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING,
THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE BY: Attorney at Law Hutchens, Senter, Kellam & Pettit, P.A. Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hsbfirm.com Case No: 1059934 (FC.FAY) Tryon Daily Bulletin Feb. 11 and 18, 2013 FC/BRIGHT’S CREEK
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Local authors, sisters speak on dealing with addiction According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more than 23 million people in the United States are in need of treatment for addiction/alcoholism. Double, triple or quadruple that number and you have the number of family members suffering right along with them—with few places to turn for help managing the multitude of difficulties addicts create. That is until now. Authors and sisters, Meridith Elliott Powell and Beth Brand of Saluda will present “Get The Real Dope On Dealing With An Addict” at the St. Francis Room at Immaculate Conception Church in Hendersonville tonight, Monday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. The
event is sponsored by the Immaculate Conception Parish and is open to the public. Based on their book, “The Real Dope On Dealing With An Addict,” Powell and Brand’s presentation will provide families dealing with an active addict or alcoholic with practical information, proven strategies and skills to help them successfully manage their situation and give their addict/alcoholic the best chance at recovery. Powell and Brand learned what they will share the hard day. They have lived through six addictions in their immediate family — their grandfather, their father, two brothers and both their first husbands.
“When our second brother became ill several years ago, we realized that not much had changed for families in the 30 years we had been coping with addiction,” said Brand. “We also realized that we had learned a lot along the way about how best to help ourselves and the addict or alcoholic.” Powell adds, “We want people to see that they can take their lives and their families back from the chaos that having addiction in the family brings. There is a way to return to living well.” Though Powell and Brand describe themselves as “works in progress,” both today are productive and happy. Powell, who was
the first woman president of the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, owns a successful business-consulting firm, MotionFirst, in Asheville. And Brand, who has edited Hendersonville Magazine for 15 years, is also a freelance writer specializing in technical subjects. Immaculate Conception Church is located at 208 Seventh Avenue West in Hendersonville. For more information on the event, visit www.immaculateconceptionchurch.com. For more information on The Real Dope On Dealing With An Addict, visit www.dealingwithanaddict.com. - article submitted
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Foothills Humane Society announces new Board of Directors members Foothills Humane Society Board of Directors recently announced five new members who will serve a three-year term. David Pritchard, board president, confirmed these outstanding professionals began their term in 2013. “We are so fortunate to have such diverse backgrounds as new board members. This will allow us to move forward in 2013 with new ideas and new perspectives,” Pritchard said. Donald Hill is a lifelong resident of Polk County. Hill has been sheriff of Polk County since 2008. He has 23 years in law enforcement and for many years served as a K-9 officer with the sheriff’s office. Hill has one dog, Sam, who was his last service K-9 with the Polk County Sheriff’s office. Nancy McKinstry, executive director at Tryon Estates Retirement Community in Columbus ,has lived in the Columbus area for three years.
She became familiar with Foothills Humane Society by becoming a foster for both dogs and cats. “As an owner of four cats and a dog there is no doubt that I have a commitment and fondness for animals. Helping those who cannot help themselves is a source of great pleasure,” McKinstry said. McKinstry also serves on the board of directors for Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, The Pacolet Area Conservancy, The Polk County Red Cross and St. Luke’s Foundation. She is also an active member of the Rotary Club of Tryon. Eric Mack is owner of Purrrfect Bark, a local pet supply store. He has lived in Columbus since 1993. Having grown up on a dairy farm in Vermont, he’s been around animals from a young age. “As a dog and cat person, I’m looking forward to continuing to give back to the community’s pets and animals,” Mack said. Mack has previously helped out
with other animal groups, including WNC Nature Center. Roberta Ratterree (not pictured) manages the Bank of America Banking Center in Tryon. She has been with the bank for 32 years and has lived in Tryon with her husband, Bill, for 25 years. Roberta and Bill have a golden retriever named Luke and a cat named Daisy. Roxanne Wiebe is a retired human resources professional. Wiebe moved to Tryon three years ago from Omaha, Neb. to pursue a lifelong love of horseback riding in a friendly, supportive equine community. She has three cats, two horses and one dog. “My heart has always belonged to the needs of children and animals. I am honored to serve on the FHS board, providing me the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the community I now call home,” Wiebe said. Pritchard also recognized the board members who completed their terms: Ann Inks, Bertie Phayer, Jim Scott and Sandy Sibley. He noted that each board member had made unique contributions to FHS and provided valuable advice in the areas of long-term planning, operations and fundraising. Special recognition was made to Phayer who first joined the board in 1993. “With the exception of taking one year off, Bertie has served the board almost 20 consecutive years. Her wealth of knowledge and history of our organization will be sorely missed,” Pritchard said. Foothills Humane Society is a 501 (©) (3) organization. FHS is an open-admission, adoption-guarantee animal welfare organization serving the rural foothills of Polk County and northern Greenville and Spartanburg counties of South Carolina. FHS began in 1957 as the volunteer-operated, Polk County Animal Protection Society and received its non-profit 501c5 status in 1989. Since its incorporation, FHS has grown tremendously through generous community support, private donations and dedicated volunteer efforts. Please contact Selena Coffey, executive director at 828-863-4444 or visit
Donald Hill
Nancy McKinstry
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www.foothillshumanesociety.org for more information. – article submitted by Joyce Cox
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Greg Day to perform in benefit concert at Midway Baptist Church, Feb 16 Greg Day of Greg Day Ministries will perform a benefit concert on Saturday, Feb. 16 beginning with a spaghetti dinner from 5 -7 p.m. and concert beginning at 7 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church, 2101 NC Hwy 108 E, Columbus. The benefit will be held for Jenna Phipps, a member of Midway Baptist Church. In June 2012, at age 25, Phipps was diagnosed with cancer. Phipps recently found out that the cancer has come back and she is now in Houston, Texas for treatments.
Greg Day is an award winning singer/songwriter of many of today’s favorite gospel songs like: “Midnight Cry,” “Angels in the Room” and more. A suggested donation will be requested for the spaghetti dinner and a love offering will be taken up during the concert. Also performing during the concert will be Broken from Boiling Springs, S.C. For more information, visit www.mwbaptist.org. – article submitted by Tammy Anderson
Greg Day of Greg Day Ministries
Lanier Library list of books, DVDs and audio books recent acquisitions Audio Books Winter of the World. Follett, Ken Biography Nancy : The Story of Lady Astor. Fort, Adrian Brigham Young : Pioneer Prophet. Turner, John G. DVDs Lark Rise to Candleford – Complete Series. Fiction Aviator’s Wife. Benjamin, Melanie Invisible. Buckley, Carla Last Runaway. Chevalier, Tracy Threat Vector. Clancy, Tom Wrath of Angels. Connolly, John Suspect. Crais, Robert Blood Money. Grippando, James River Swimmer. Harrison, Jim Elephant Keepers’ Children. Hoeg, Peter Third Bullet. Hunter, Stephen Missing Manuscript of Jane Austen. James, Syrie London Bridge in Plague and Fire. Madden, David Fifth Assassin. Meltzer, Brad Song of Achilles. Miller, Madeline Private Berlin. Patterson,
James Study in Revenge. Shields, Kiernan M r. P e n u m b r a ’s 2 4 - h o u r Bookstore. Sloan, Robin My Escapee. Vallianatos, Corinna Habits of the House. Weldon, Fay Collateral Damage. Woods, Stuart Mystery Blood Never Dies. HarrodEagles, Cynthia
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Good Bait. Harvey, John Blackhouse. May, Peter Standing in Another Man’s Grave. Rankin, Ian Watching the Dark. Robinson, Peter Non-Fiction Joy of Hate. Gutfeld, Greg Here, There, Elsewhere. HeatMoon, William Least Higher Call. Makos, Adam Climbing Everest. Mallory, George Leigh
Monsieur Proust’s Library. Muhlstein, Anka Backyard Parables. Roach, Margaret Paintings in the Musee D’Orsay. Rosenblum, Robert Snowball : Warren Buffett and the Business of Life. Schroeder, Alice Universe Within. Shubin, Neil Physics of Wall Street. Weatherall, James Owen Fear Project. Yogis, Jaimal – submitted by Lanier Library Media Selection Committee
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Polk Central School Kiwanis Terrific Kids for January Recently Polk Central School honored several students as “TERRIFIC!” by their teachers. The following students are Terrific Kids for January at the school: Ms. Jackson – Allen Morris Ms. Skeie – Jaretzi TerezaSuastegui Ms. Whittemore – Bo Reid Ms. Tanko – Issac Greene Ms. Edwards – Claudia Wilhide Ms. McCormick – Connor Ledbetter Ms. Schladenhauffen – Lily Gosnell and Ava Brady Ms. Powell – Shane Parker Ms. Bame – Mya Wilkins Ms. Cox – Meredith Peek Ms. Dotson – Sabrina Ballard Ms. Fowler – Raegan Jackson M s . Wa l t e r s – E l i z a b e t h Seaman Ms. Ford – Lacey Gosnell
Alec Abernathy, Lacey Gosnell, and McKenna Hill show off their Terrific Kid certificates. (photo submitted)
Ms. Carlson – McKenna Hill Ms. Siegel – Alec Abernathy Ms. Arledge – Aisha Hicks Ms. Davis – Nate Henderson
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It is remember time again. One thing about growing older is that more and more of our friends and neighbors go to their reward and leave us here to mourn their passing and get along without their counsel and the warmth they added to our existence. For me, these have been many; too many. Mervin Oakes was such a friend. He and Aunt Mildred were friends. I looked him up to see about his making a sign Mervin Oakes for another friend who wanted a suitable one for his big retirement home on the Eastern fairly often. Then there was Frank JohnShore, “York’s Folly.” When I saw how Mervin made those son. He earned his Air Corps beautiful and enduring signs, I Aviation Cadet wings and then was denied the decided I would opportunity to not compete. I Remember wear them by had thought the winding about devising When down of WWII. a way to comby Garland I used to enjoy puterize sign Goodwin “hangar flymaking, since I ing” with him had been unable to develop the manual skills I at breakfast at McDonalds. He paid me the compliment deemed necessary. Indeed, Mervin showed me of saying to our fellow storyin detail how he had devised tellers that “when it comes to machinery to respond to direc- airplanes, that Goodwin fellow tion from an Apple computer to knows what he’s talking about.” carve not only letters but wel- A scrappy little guy, Frank was coming things like pineapples known to use muscle to enforce and pine cones into his signs. his independence. I always gave We never socialized much af- him the respect I thought he ter that, but we always greeted deserved, and have missed him one another warmly whenever of late. Fran and I have just returned we met, usually at concerts. I liked the guy and would have from Texas where we had to welcomed more intimacy, but say goodbye to another of her we had our own fish to fry and brothers. Mitch was the older just howdied when appropriate. of three that she helped to raise Another was Garry Fisher. I while her mother worked full saw him at every gathering hon- time. Mitch was an artist who oring veterans as long as he was taught some 6,000 children art able. We were more acquain- at a junior high in Arlington. tances than friends because I His college preparation for his did not join any of the veterans’ chosen career was interrupted organizations. Garry presided by Army service in Vietnam, over many gatherings and was where he did some tall “growing always promoting recognition up,” in his words. Mitch was a “character,” by of veterans and their contribution to making the world safe all accounts of those who spoke for democracy and all that. He at the celebration of his life. did more than his share and was These included family as well as recognized for it. I salute Garry (Continued on page 19) and I am glad I got to see him
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February lawn chores, timing is important If you are like most Polk cool season grasses should be County homeowners, your lawn fed. In general the February apis more than likely seeded with plication uses a one-pound a cool season grass. feeding of niLocally that trogen. This can m e a n s y o u r “If you don’t have your be obtained by lawn is either tall fescue, Ken- fertilizer applied by April spreading ten tucky bluegrass 1, you should wait until pounds of 1010-10 fertilizer or a combinaSeptember.” for every 1,000 tion of both. -- John Vining, square feet of One chore Polk County extension director lawn area. Turfthat should be type fertilizers completed soon is the feeding of these turfgrass- are great; just follow the manues. According to Dr. Art Bruneau, facturer’s instructions on the bag. “Fertilizing turfgrasses like retired Extension Turfgrass Specialist from North Carolina State tall fescue should be completed University, Valentine’s Day or in late winter,” said John Vinmid-February is the first time ing, extension director for Polk
County. “If you don’t have your fertilizer applied by April 1, you should wait until September.” In addition to fertilization, pre-emergence herbicides for control of crabgrass should be applied early. Timing is important. The recommended application should be put on when the forsythia (yellow bells) are in full bloom. “Research has shown that the crabgrass seed germinates about the time the forsythia blossoms have faded. By treating when they are in full flower, you know you should get adequate control,” added Vining. – article submitted by Sarah Gottfried
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paintings and watercolors adorn many other walls. I still have a still life of fruit in a wooden bowl that I painted during an “art lesson” Mitch gave me for Christmas one year. Mitch was so busy with civic programs and activities, plus flowers and other arrangements for plays, weddings and dance recitals, that I have no idea how he made time to do paintings and watercolors. He received many prestigious awards, including the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s top honor: Man of the Year in
2001. He has worn a full beard most of his adult life. One year his school banned facial hair; his principal was dismayed when dutifully clean-shaven Mitch arrived for classes next day. “I did not mean you, Mr. Wilson!” he pleaded helplessly. Mitch’s last conscious act was to have his barber spruce him up. “I can’t have my friends see me like this,” he said. Yep, he was still “in charge” even as he lay in state.
Church, located on Harmon Field Road in Tryon. The group, sponsored by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), is for anyone feeling anxious or depressed and those with a diagnosis of a mental illness. All conversations are confidential. No charge. 828-817-0382. Republican General Member Meeting, Republican headquarters, 33 Peak S., Columbus. 7 p.m. 828-894-2520. AA’s Sobriety and Beyond, Thursdays, 8-9 p.m., Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 1024 W. Main St., Forest City. 828-863-1313.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Thursdays, 8 p.m., CooperRiis, Mill Spring. 828-859-7099.
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community . . . I half expected him to join the party, for indeed it was. There were as many tears shed in mirth as in sorrow at that gathering. The music included solo voices, grand harp, grand piano and combinations. His friend Cynthia Clausson sang to him for hours as he lay dying in the hospital, then offered three solos at the service. I bought the first painting that Mitch sold, but his acrylic
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on Thursday, March 14. Al-Anon: Foothills Come to Believe, Thursdays, 7 p.m., Polk Wellness Center, 155 W. Mills St., Suite 202, Columbus. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Thursdays 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym. Mill Spring VFW Post 10349, bingo, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. (year round). 828-894-5098. NAMI Support Group, Thursdays, 7 - 8 p.m. in the blue room of Tryon Presbyterian
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