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Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Vol. 86 / No. 10

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

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St. Luke’s Commons & Plaza: What’s in a name? Project work moving along by Samantha Hurst

The Green Creek Community Center is once again offering the Nell Fagan Scholarship of $1,000 to a resident of Green Creek. Applications are available in the guidance office at Polk County High School, or by contacting Steve Burney at Medicap Pharmacy in Columbus at 828-894-6112.

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. Saluda Planning Board meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Saluda Library. 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, (Continued on page 2)

A crew and a crane hoisted trusses atop the St. Luke’s Commons building under renovation in downtown Tryon last week and continue to make progress on the historic building’s facelift. Tryon Economic Development Director Crys Armbrust said as construction moves along so does the town’s effort to secure grants for funding of the new plaza. “It will certainly spur economic development and encourage increased activity in adjacent businesses. It increases opportunities for street festivals and music events. It too creates a convivial atmosphere for families and larger gather(Continued on page 3)

Crews install trusses atop St. Luke’s Commons building. (photo by Samantha Hurst)

Planning board to consider steep slopes, White Oak rezoning Meeting Feb. 14 at 5 p.m. by Leah Justice

The Polk County Planning Board will be discussing a new

proposal for a steep slopes ordinance and a rezoning request made by White Oak development on Feb. 14. The meeting will be held at the Womack building in Columbus

at 5 p.m. The planning board will consider a new steep slopes ordinance following the board (Continued on page 5)

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10 a.m.; bingo and bridge, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. Green Creek Community Center, quilters’ group, Wednesdays, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Saluda Center, Wednesday activities, Trash Train, 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) 859-9530. 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

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and Hwy 108. Landrum Quilters, The Landrum Quilters meet on the second Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the Gowensville Community 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 Pick-up, 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. Al-Anon: Foothills Come to Believe, Thursdays, 7 p.m., Polk Wellness Center, 155 W. Mills St., Suite 202, Columbus.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

LOCAL WEATHER Forecast:

Today

Tomorrow

To d a y : A M t h u n d e r storms, with 60 percent chance of rain. High 56, low 34.

AM t-storms Thursday: Sunny, with no chance of rain. High 59, low 35.

Moon Phase

Sunny

Monday’s weather was: High 59, low 44, no rain.

OBITUARIES Harvey W. Bodi, p. 6

Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Thursdays 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym. Mill Spring VFW Post 10349, bingo, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. (year round). 828-8945098. NAMI Support Group, Thursdays, 7 - 8 p.m. in the 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. 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.

Friday

S a l u d a C e n t e r, F r i d a y events: chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; Trash Train, 10 a.m.; NA Meeting, 8 p.m. For more activities, email saludacenter@ hotmail.com or visit www. saluda.com. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Friday activities include movie matinee or drumming at

10 a.m. and bingo or movie at 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. American Legion Post 250, weekly bingo games, Fridays, 7 p.m., 43 Depot St., Tryon. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Smokefree. Foothills Astronomy Club, meets the third Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at FENCE in the great room. Enter through the back of the building and ask for Jessie Willard. Free. Narcotics Anon., Saluda Senior Center, Friday, 8 p.m.

Saturday

Green Creek Community Center, Zumba class, Saturdays, 9 a.m. Grassroots Art Project, holds art classes to benefit Lennie’s Fund and the Humane Society, Saturdays from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. There is no fee for the class and all materials will be provided. Classes are held at the Holy Cross Episcopal Church on Melrose Ave. in Tryon. Call 828-899-0673 for more information. Polk County Youth Baseball/Softball signups Polk County Youth Baseball/Softball signups will be held three Feb. 16 from 10 a.m. - noon at Polk Recreation Complex at the Polk Middle School and from noon - 2 pm. at Harmon Field. Parents are asked to bring their child’s birth certificate to registration. For more information about registration fees or other (Continued on page 19)


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ings,” Armbrust said. Armbrust said he submitted a grant proposal Friday, Feb. 4 to the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Main Street Solutions Fund (MSSF). Proposal specs requested $50,000; the maximum Tryon can receive under this grant cycle. Last year the town was awarded a $150,000 MSSF grant for the Depot plaza project. Armbrust said that work is tentatively scheduled to begin in April with hopes for it to be completed in tandem with the plaza work. This new grant, if awarded, would fund new sidewalks, curb and gutter work, plaza paving materials and utility upgrades. “We want some aesthetic continuity and some visual cluing that this is all tied to(Continued on page 4)

Framing of individual spaces is under construction inside St. Luke’s Commons. (photo by Samantha Hurst)


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Historic ceiling tiles were uncovered during renovations. (photo by Samantha Hurst)

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gether,” Armbrust said of the parallel projects. “These two efforts will also be tied together through the Rotary clock plaza.” Armbrust said he and the town are appreciative of the cooperation from and contribution of Bob Lane. He said St. Luke’s Commons & Plaza would, “create a downtown gathering place for present and future generations of Tryonites.” Armbrust said many people have questioned why the location would be named St. Luke’s Commons & Plaza. He said the mistake is in thinking the name originates from the fact that the location used to be a thrift store. “While that was one of its former uses that is indeed not the reason it’s being named St. Luke’s,” he said. “St. Luke’s principal attribute is as patron saint of artists and secondarily as patron saint of doctors. Among the general public his

association with physicians has superseded their knowledge of his association with the former. It is meant to recognize and celebrate St. Luke’s Hospital’s longstanding commitment to the healthcare of Polk County and Tryon citizens.” Related to associating names with the plaza, Armbrust said there would be naming opportunities for citizens when the town begins selling engraved bricks for the plaza, as well as memorial benches and tables. Armbrust said about eight to 10 benches would likely be available based on landscaping plans. People can also purchase lighting memorials similar to those seen throughout downtown Tryon, as well as sponsorships of the pergola. These memorial items will be available for sale beginning March 1. If interested in purchasing a paver or other memorial, contact Cry Armbrust at carmbrust@windstream.net or Meg Rogers at mer@tryon-nc. com.


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of commissioners rescinding the county’s mountainside and ridgeline protection ordinance (MRPO) and not approving a former steep slope proposal recommended by the planning board. The new draft ordinance gives a trigger of 30 percent slope where the building inspector has to inspect a site. Also gives homeowners a way to appeal. Commissioners earlier this year directed the planning board to come up with wording to direct the building inspector to inspect a building site once a permit is applied for in order to determine if an engineer is needed. The proposed ordinance by giving a trigger of 30 percent slope would mean that the building inspector would not have to inspect every building site early, only the ones on a slope of 30 percent or greater. “Prior to issuance of a building permit and/or zoning compliance, a Polk County building inspector shall perform a site visit. The building inspector is to determine whether a professional engineer’s evaluation would be required for the work proposed at the site,” states the draft ordinance. The draft includes that the ordinance would be in effect countywide. Exemptions for land disturbing activity include for agriculture, forestry, alterations and replacements of singlefamily dwellings and minor land disturbing activities 1,000 square feet or less. Also on the agenda is the planning board’s first discussion of White Oak Plantation’s rezoning request. The request is for the county to amend its zoning ordinance and zoning map to establish an equestrian zoning district permitting uses consistent with mixeduse equestrian developments. The rezoning includes several large, contiguous tracts within the approximate 1,000-acre development recently purchased by Tryon Equestrian Properties LLC. The request from the developer says the district seeks

mixed-use development and incorporates many of the uses permitted in the other districts and encourages development of a pre-existing subdivision into a premier international equestrian lifestyle destination as defined in the proposed development agreement. The planning board and commissioners have been given a draft development agreement from White Oak that includes plans for 800 dwelling units, including single-family residential and clustered multi-family condo/ townhouses. Plans also include a hotel, a 6,000-seat stadium, a heliport, winery/vineyard and a 100-unit retirement facility. The development is located off Pea Ridge Road in the Green Creek Township.

Read more online at www.tryondailybulletin.com Benefit Gospel Singing and Spaghetti Dinner for Jenna Phipps

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Obituaries

Harvey W. Bodi Harvey Wallace Bodi, 75, of Tryon, passed away Feb. 11, 2013. A native of Toledo, Ohio, he was son of the late Harvey and Stella Tomecek Bodi and husband of Sondra Lee Bellamy Bodi. He was retired from Ohio Bell Telephone Company and was a member of Columbus United Methodist Church. He served in the Ohio National Guard and was a member of the Oasis Temple in Charlotte and the Hendersonville Shrine Club.

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In addition to his wife, he is survived by a sister, Mary Tarr of Toledo, Ohio; nephew, Bill Tarr, Jr. and nieces, Carol Taylor (Mike), Diane Lewarski (Joe), Linda Tarr and Janet Willbarger (Matt). Memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013 at Columbus United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Rob Parsons. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Columbus United Methodist Church, 76 N Peak St., Columbus, N.C. 28722 or to Hendersonville Shrine Club, Hospital Fund, P.O. Box 1901, Hendersonville, N.C. 28793-1901. Condolences may be left at www.pettyfuneralhome.com.

Tryon Elementary School honor roll Below is the honor roll for Tryon Elementary School’s (TES) third six weeks. Third Grade A Honor Roll Jackson Beiler, Coble Cameron, Elizabeth Christian, Steven Chupp, Aliya Conner, Nathan Foster, Nikki Jo Frantz, Jailen Gates, Brittany Hall, Jeanine Jackson, Jesse James, Brooke Lawson, Kristina Martinez, Kira Mayer, Alycia Olivares-Cruz, Olivia Overholt, Jacob Pittman, Kayla Stechschulte and Dakota Twitty. Third Grade A/B Honor Roll Jayden Bishop, Braxton Edwards, Logan Gerhard, Alysa Gonzalez, Tristan Jackson, Gus Maass, Nathan Mann, Joe Nichols,

Deaken Nodine, Midori OwensMatz, Triniti Owens, Yan Ramirez, Grant Stratman, Molly Turman, Luke Walker and Sara Wilson. Fourth Grade A Honor Roll Ian Anderson, Calista Cline, Remy Fifield, Madison Geddings, Alton Kelley III, Alex Mize and Madison Smith. Fourth Grade A/B Honor Roll Luke Becker, Rollins Carter, Omar Carson, Marilyn CastilloIbarra, Bryson Edwards, Jackson Edwards, Graham Frazier, Cameron Greve, Julia Griffin, Kristen Hall, Scout Harmon, Althea Iamur(Continued on page 7)


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Online system to help citizens keep track of valuables The Polk County Sheriff’s Office encourages all residents to use a free online system that will help keep track of valuable, and invaluable, personal property. Reportit is a free, secure online service allowing citizens to record serial numbers and upload images for phones, electronics and other valuables. Should those items ever be stolen, Polk County Sheriff’s Officer’s say having the information will go a long way in accurately and quickly identifying your property. Citizens can access the site at reportit.leadsonline.com. “Reportit is such a valuable tool for the residents of Polk County, and I’m excited to see them embrace it,” explains Lt. Brett Hooper. The Reportit service is a part of LeadsOnline, the online system that works with police

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ri, Brandon Lloyd, Sara Muse, Hunter Moore, Emily Prince, Virginia Rostick, Sierra Smith, Sherilyn Troyer, Shy’Quan Wingo. Fifth Grade A Honor Roll Dylan Ballentine, Grace Basye, Emma Hay, Grayson Jones, Gracie Lance, Sydney Metcalf, Angela Price, Ian Robertson, Raines Strader, Sydney Waldman, Grant Wooten. Fifth Grade A/B Honor Roll Zakkiyah Austin, Meadow Becker, Jordan Bishop, Hannah Byars, Carolina Castillo-Ibarra, Nick Capozzi, Amy Chupp, Jackson Geddings, Jacob Grigg, Erin Heston, Bailey Hipp, Jordan Holdcraft, Cheyenne Jennings, Ava Marino, Parker McCool, Smith Metcalf, Alea Morgan, Hope Patterson, Benjamin Pittman, Alan Roman, Maira Roman, Mireya Roman, Nicola Rountree-Williams, Daniela Santibanez, Jackson Tipton, Sasha Watson, Maggie Wilson, Jacob Wolfe. - article submitted

across the country to track entered in the LeadsOnline and recover stolen property. database and is immediately The Polk County Sheriff ’s viewable by participating law Office uses LeadsOnline to enforcement agencies across help track and recover stolen the country. Polk County Sheriff’s Ofproperty, everything from jewfice has used elry to sportLeadsOnline ing equipment since 2009 to electronics, “Reportit is such a and has rec o m p u t e r s , valuable tool for the many cameras and residents of Polk County, ported successes usother items ing the online s u c h a s d e - and I’m excited to see investigation signer cloth- them embrace it.” ing, collect-- Lt. Brett Hooper system. Using LeadsOnline, ibles and other police have reitems with incovered thousands of dollars valuable personal worth. The system allows detec- in stolen property for Polk tives to search for the items County and surrounding resiusing a variety of parameters, dents. Recently, the LeadsOnincluding item descriptions and line system helped detectives recover stolen items from not serial numbers. When an item is sold to only North Carolina, but many a pawn or secondhand shop, of our surrounding states. Other recovered items have the product information is

included valuable jewelry, cameras, construction equipment, iPods, tools, computers and GPS units. With information provided by LeadsOnline, police track down thieves, develop leads in numerous cases and make arrests. Citizens can store an unlimited number of serial numbers, item descriptions, pictures and scans of receipts so items may be more easily identified in the event of theft. This record may also come in handy when filing claims with insurance providers in the event of loss. Citizens wanting to participate in Report It can register for the free service at reportit. leadsonline.com and begin building their personal property inventory list. - article submitted by the Polk County Sheriff ’s Office


Opinion

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Slope solution back on table and rightfully so Planning board members once again will turn their conversation toward slope thresholds in relation to the county’s building regulations during their upcoming meeting Feb. 14. There is a reason slope percentages continue to come up again and again. Polk County needs them. Commissioners rescinded the county’s mountainside and ridgeline protection ordinance (MRPO) ignoring a former steep slope proposal from the planning board. They did so despite a crowd of voices at the commission meeting who spoke in favor of protections of some sort for the area’s mountainsides. In this case, if commissioners won’t consider the potential need for a slope threshold to prevent safety concerns or protect the aesthetics of our area, maybe they will listen when the implementation of a slope percentage would protect the county’s pocketbook. Without some sort of trigger put into place, county building inspector Steve Jones would have to do a site visit to every building site before any work is done to determine whether or not an engineer must be brought in for further inspection. This would multiply the amount of work he must do each time someone applies for a building permit, plus potentially delay projects unnecessarily. Jones would still maintain all the site visits he currently does for construction sites, plus these pre-inspections as well. Commissioners should think through this clearly and see the potential cost this could incur for the county and property owners. We know if we were providing direction to property owners, we would suggest an engineer come out to any property we felt any hesitation toward because of the potential liability. One way or another an ordinance needs to be on the books provide guidance to Jones and future building inspectors. Another benefit of this proposed ordinance to be considered by the planning board is that it gives property owners some recourse too. If a property owner doesn’t agree with Jones’ or another building inspectors’ requirement for an engineer they can then appeal the decision. - The Tryon Daily Bulletin Staff

The Tryon Daily Bulletin The World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper Betty Ramsey, Publisher Editor Designer Reporter

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Po’ Kitties

To the editor: I attended the county commissioner’s meeting on Feb. 4 because trapping was on the agenda. I’m opposed to legalizing trapping in Polk County. Our wildlife officer, Toby Jenkins, flanked by two state biologists, was invited to make a presentation, clearly pro-trapping. Where Letter were the “experts” o p p o s e d t o t r a p - to the ping? Why weren’t Editor anti-trapping biologists invited to speak? What, exactly, was the purpose of having this presentation if not to oppose the citizens who filled the room who are clearly against trapping, marked by defining red ribbons? Perhaps our wildlife officer was there to threaten “Po’ Kitties,” which I understand is a local group who humanely traps, spays or neuters feral cats, and then returns them to their habitat. Mr. Jenkins pointed out that the humane traps used by Po’ Kitties are illegal. Apparently, he has previously never enforced the law that could put a stop to this very selfless endeavor-possibly because it benefits the community by controlling the feral cat population and reducing the financial burden on local animal control. If he has never prosecuted Po’ Kitties before, then why bring it up now — at a time when the animal community is speaking out against the commissioners’ decision? It certainly sounded like a threat to me. One biologist was asked about litter size in coyotes, and he confirmed that the number of pups in a litter increases as the availability of food increases. What he didn’t say was

that when coyotes are killed, it can cause their population to actually grow, due to this phenomenon. The remaining coyotes benefit from better living opportunities, and their numbers increase. Scientists in Nevada found that litters increased from an average of 1 to 3.5 pups in these conditions (reported by The Sacramento Bee, 4-30-2012). While coyotes’ numbers can increase as they’re killed, this isn’t true for all species. Many greatly reduce in number, and can even be driven to extinction. Don’t forget, protected and endangered species are also caught in traps. Actually, trappers can be prosecuted for killing federally protected animals, and they have no way to prevent their capture. Traps kill indiscriminately. And anyone who thinks our pets won’t be killed by traps is living in a fantasy world. It’s not a matter of if, but when and how many. Google it for yourself and watch grown men cry — hardened hunters and trappers — as they recall their dogs’ suffering and death. Will the commissioners take action to remedy their hasty and ill-informed decision to set us in the opposite direction of the rest of the world? If trapping becomes legal here, those of us dedicated to keeping it out of Polk County will work just as hard to change the law again and make it illegal again. We’ll get lots of help from others who’ve done the same in other counties, other states, and other countries. We won’t go away. Trust me, we’re like a dog with a bone. Pun intended. - Susan McNabb, Tryon


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Letter to the Editor

Can a christian school survive in Polk County?

To the editor: Home school? Public school? Expensive private school? Local residents have many options to consider when determining the course of education for their children. But one option that Polk County residents have not had recently is an affordable christian school. And while some have seen the obstacles and asked “why bother,” others are seeing the opportunity and are asking, “why not?” The questions

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concerning success appear to be many. Foremost, is there an interest in a christian school here? Secondly and possibly more importantly, can enough funds be raised to even get a christian school of off the ground? Also do we have enough people interested in a christian education for their kids to fill it? Are the public schools already fullfilling the needs of Polk County families? After the shooting in Conneticut some of the public dialogue has tried to determine if taking God out of the schools has really been the best option for our children. Some say the advantages of a christian school are plainly evident. Along with a strong spiritual foundation christian schools offer smaller class sizes, less cost to

teach per student, rigorous scholastic standards, and a larger opportunity for parents to be involved. “There’s a gap in choice when it comes to christian education” says local resident Adrian Gschwend Hammond of Green Creek “and we as concerned parents have a responsibility to stand in this particular gap for the sake of our kids. “That’s one of the many reasons Polk County residents Eric and Adrian Hammond have begun to gauge interest in a christian school in Tryon. “It seems like an impossible sea to cross to make this a reality, but we are willing to fight for it if others are willing to stand with us in support.” The cost of starting an academic christian school in Polk County such

as this is conservatively estimated at $14,000 according to an initial budget annalysis. “We know we don’t have the means right now to make this happen on our own,” commented Eric Hammond, but if God is willing He will provide in His time and not our own.” In the end Polk County residents themselves will play a large role in deciding if a Christian school will be viable here. Until then we will all have to wait and see. For more information or to help support the Polk County christian school initiative contact Eric Hammond at 828-489-2697. - Eric Hammond, Tryon

Green Creek Volunteer Fire Department greatly appreciate Stephanie Easler of Brian Easler Toyota of Hendersonville as well as the many citizens of Green Creek who have given donations to our firefighters fund. We are

raising money to purchase new uniforms for our 50th anniversary, which we will celebrate starting in January 2014. We have several things planned to honor the firefighters and the fire deptartment for our 50 years

serving Green Creek and Polk County. We are also looking at having an open house to give the community an idea to see what we do for them. - Jeremy Gregg, Columbus


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Polk County Middle School honor rolls for third marking period Polk County Middle School recently announced its A and AB honor rolls for the semester of this school year. Students honored include: Sixth-grade A honor roll Sadie Allen, Reese Alley, Kiri Ashley, Natalee Davis, Mervin Graber, Melanie Huizar-Parada, Izzy Jackson, Kalob Jackson, Sam Korzelius, Bailey Lowman, Ailey Morlino, Matthew Mullis, Galen Sachse, Aislin Salerno, Stephanie Serrano and Juniper Walter-Eger. Sixth grade A/B honor roll Megan Baynard, Bella Bowen, Ceasar Bowser, Nathan Bradley, Bethany Bruce, Taylor Burnett, Sam CampuzanoGomez, Terry Cardwell, Maria Cruz-Mejia, Peyton Dill, Avery Edwards, Antonio Garcia, Keenan Harmon, Tessa Hill, David Horton, Austin Jackson, MaKenna Jackson, Bryson Jenkins, McKinnley Justus, Damien Kuettel, Zach Lambert, Ansley Lynch, Georgia McCullough, LaNora McIntyre, Taylor Newton, Abigail Orlando, Mariah Overholt, Clark

Phipps, Caleb Potter, Blake Rackley, Citlalli RamirezCamacho, Miranda Ramsey, Amber Raulerson, Stevie Reed, Brandon Ridings, Evan Rimer, Julianna Robbins, Patricia Santibanez, MacKenzie Smith, Samantha Smith, Michelle Solis, Jillian Snyder, Morgan Stott, Jonathan Strough, Shelby Thomas, Jeffrey Weaver, Jonah Wyatt and Jordan Wyatt. Seventh-grade A honor roll Abby Amato, Willow Arkell, Drew Bailey, Katie Baumberger, Maddie Blackwell, Bella Bowser, Carlos Cintron, Luke Collins, Haley Fowler, Noah Frazier, Maranda Gosnell, Amber Hall, Kendall Hall, Tyler Harris, Katie Hay, Connor Holtz, Dietrich Jackson, Calyssa Jones, Lauren Ketwitz, John Lucas Kornmayer, Haley Lawter, Amberly Martin, Sara McCown, Melanie Metcalf, Grace Mollette, Autumn Owen, Zoe Parsons, Mariela Ramirez, Brianna Richardson, Luke Rogers, Tori Rouse, Nori Saunderson, Austin Wilson, Karli Wood and Sophie Young. Seventh grade A/B honor

roll Chloe Adair, Caleb Blackwell, Jaylon Bontrager, Betsi Boyce, Amber Bradley, Ashton Capozzi, Rachel Childers, Sara Cooper, Haven Dufford, Callie Dunn, Allison Edwards, Elijah Edwards, Ethan Edwards, Adam Elder, Hannah Emory, Leigh-Anna Evette, Maddy Fagan, Carson Forward, Meredith Gillespie, Daniela Gonzalez Mejia, Roanna Green, Alex Greene, Jailine Hernandez, Delaney Hill, Ben Kellar, Miguel Lopez, Baylee Love, Summer Mann, Carson Marshall, Rylee McDowell, Henry Monts, Dillon Overholt, Tiler Pace, Haley Robinson, Ulises Salgado, Carisa Sellers, Christian Serrano, Rachel Stechschulte, Payton Stott, Arnie Twitty, Reagan Waddell, Autumn Watkins, Jake Weis, Autumn Wilson, Madison Wise and Jared Wolfe. Eighth grade A honor roll Aaron Adams, Rhian Alley, Paige Boone, Lillian Dixon, Georgia Garrett, India Godlock, Jennifer Griffin, Zane Johnson, Jamie Levi, Troy

Lieberman, Addie Lynch, Siddhi Patel, Sam Rhinehart, Sheila Rodriguez, Erica Sullivan, Emily Walker, Kiana Waters, Storm Wheeler and Sarah Woods. Eighth grade A/B honor roll Isaias Akers, Brooklyn Alexander, Katelyn Allison, Alec Becker, Alex Bosket, Virginia Bowyer, Megan Bradley, Carl Campbell, Laura Campuzano-Gomez, Gabby Chavez, Jasmine Edwards, Alex Franklin, Leah Hardin, Jordan Heston, Ethan Hodge, Dylan Hunt, Savannah Jackson, Sam Kornmayer, Gabe Lail, Bailey Livesay, Gina McAbee, Amber Miller, Logan Morlino, Rustin Muse, Faith Neal, Micheala Nelon, Hannah Netschytailo, Chandler Patrick, Brasya Petty, Brett Phipps, Erica Ramirez, Malena Roman, Ashley Scruggs, Alana Seay, Quincy Snyder, Alivia Swayze, Victoria Swink, Riley Thompson, Landon White, Madison Whitener, Courtney Wilson and Jaymes Wingo. - article submitted

New Beginnings singing program New Beginnings Church will have a singing program Friday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. The program will take place at the Cobb Family Life Center located at Green Creek Missionary Baptist Church, 2382 Coxe Rd., Tryon. - article submitted

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EatingLight Yoga opens at Mill Spring Ag Center

EatingLight Yoga opens at the Mill Spring Ag Center, tonight, Wednesday, Feb. 13. Participants’ first class is free, then a minimal fee is charged for all classes after. The Mill Spring Ag Center is located at 156 School Rd., in Mill Spring. For more information contact Tesha Banada at 828-206-1495 or by email at eatinglight@earthlink.net. (photos submitted by Tesha Banada)

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Buy, Sell, Trade, Work … With Your Neighbors! PET CARE

HOME IMPROVEMENT

DRIVERS/ DELIVERY/OTR

PUP ‘N TUB Mobile Serving Hendersonville, Polk County & surrounding areas. www.pupn tubmobile.com CALL 828-817-4881

Yard work, odd jobs, fencing, cleansing, gutter, gravel, mulch, stonework, carpentry, cutting grass, trees, cleaning, bush hog. References. 12 years experience. (828) 429-7834

Class A CDL Drivers

APPLIANCES MTB House of Bargains #2 10796 Hwy 11 Campobello, SC Appliances, Household goods, Lawn & Garden. Discounted prices. Tues.- Fri. 10a to 5p 864-468-5317

CLEANING SERVICES Weekly / Bi-weekly House Cleaning Call 828-817-0154 You Deserve a Break Try one of our specials! $10 off total week of Martin Luther King, Valentine $10 off, St. Patrick $5 off. 888-846-4049 or 828-429-1390

JEWELRY

CABINETS Custom Cabinets Countertops, Complete Kitchen & Bathroom Remodels. 28 yrs. exp. Free Est. Senior Discount.

JG’s: 864-316-3596, 578-4100, 292-0104

SPECIALIZED SERVICES Gunsmithing ~ We buy Firearms Rifles, Shotguns, Pistols, Revolvers, New or Used, Short or Long, Working or Not. 828-393-0067

PAINTING Get ready for New Year 2013!

If your home needs a makeover for the new year NOSTALGIA We do everything Paint Surprise your Valentine ing, Carpentry, Roofing, with reasonably priced etc.. Call Bill the Painter beautiful jewelry and gifts. (828) 899-2647 Local artist. 23 years experience Mainstreet Antiques in Owens Pharmacy.

SERVICES

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Saluda Construction: OTR & Regional Grading, landscaping, positions available. Due to driveways, land clearing, expanded business we underbrushing, property are seeking Professional maint. Stone, mulch, liDrivers to join our team. censed, insured, bonded. 1 yr. recent verifiable G. Eargle 828- 243-4300 experience needed. Our Drivers Enjoy: * Excellent Home Time * No Touch Freight OME * Repetitive delivery MPROVEMENT routes * Drop & Hook Freight Tommy's Family Atmosphere. Home Improvement Apply online at Roofs, renovations, siding, www.shiptruckservice.com carpentry, decks, winor call 800-968-8552 & dows, screening. All Home join our team of Repairs. FREE Est. Professional Drivers. Home: (828) 859 - 5608. Truck Service Inc. Cell: (828) 817 - 0436. Forest City, NC.

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RN Unit Supervisor (Days) 2nd Shift RN/LPN 2nd Shift CNA We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Apply at Autumn Care of Saluda 501 Esseola Drive Saluda, NC 28773 or staffdev108@ autumncorp.com Put your ad here call 828.859.9151

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HELP WANTED 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. The Tryon Daily Bulletin Is seeking a new member of its circulation department. The qualified candidate must be 18, possess a drivers license and own transportation & be able to lift at least 50 lbs. This position requires most of its work to be nights and weekends. 25 hours per week. If interested, applications may be picked up at the front office Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5p.m. Office is located on N. Main St. in Tryon between Buck's Pizza & La Bouteille

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TRADES, CRAFTS & SKILLS 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

Polk County Land For Sale 7 Acres w/Creek. Borders Walnut Creek Preserve. 1 storage/carport building, electric, septic, well. REDUCED $85,000 TO $79,900. Buyer will pay ALL COSTS associated with closing. Call 828-817-5845

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Columbus - Romantic WE BUY Log Cabin, 400 sq ft. 1 Cheap running cars and room with sleep loft, wood junk cars. Up to $1000.00. Come to your location. stove & gas heat, w/d, a/c. FAST SERVICE. No pets, No smoking. Avail Feb. 15. Call (828) 289 - 4938 828-817-1262

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Living room, Dining room & Kitchen. 3br/2 1/2 ba, living porch with spectacular view, private with optional pasture. Lease, ref erences. 864-640-1412

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

Viewmont Apartments Now Under New Ownership

CARS 2005 Mazda RX 8, 6 speed. White water pearl with black leather. $10, 500 Great opportu nity to own a low mileage RX 8, engine replaced, under manufacture recall. 10,000 ago. Premium package, excellent condition, non smoking owner. Well maintained, regular service. 828-894-5304 or kngould@earthlink.net

LEXUS RX350 SUV 2007 Bamboo Pearl w/ leather interior. Xlnt condition. Equipped w/ moonroof, roof rack, 6 disc CD, new brakes & more. 95K miles. $16900. Call 828-817-5637

1 bdrm apts. available. Government Subsidized. elderly handicapped, heat/air included. Walk to town. Equal Housing Lincoln LS, 2004. Looks

828-817-2744

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT Offices and possible retail space available in downtown Columbus. Ample parking and one of the highest daily traffic counts in Polk County. Particularly interested in computer related business and willing to trade portions of rent in exchange for services. 828 817-1068

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Our best selling ENTALS 3 bd / 2 ba singlewide with designer decor Myrtle Beach Please call 828-684-4874 Spacious 3br/2bath condo in the heart of Myrtle Beach, 1 block off the Selling your home? ocean. Newly remodeled Advertise here and sell condo with 2 private balit faster. conies with Ocean, skywheel, and Boulevard Call Classifieds Views- Still available 4th at 828.859.9151 of July and Bike Week. Contact Misty @ Atlantis802@yahoo.com Put your ad here or 843-267-8085 call 828.859.9151

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WANTED Expert House Cleaning wanted weekly. Large home, must have references. Columbus area. 828-894-5304


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Buy, Sell, Trade, Work … With Your Neighbors! MISCELLANEOUS Koi Pond Fish for sale 8 Fish ranging from 5 to 22 inches. Located in Tryon. 864-378-2451

Round Bale Hay For Sale. $30 per roll. Call 817-4049 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,

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Grantor, To MARK T. ADERHOLD, ESQUIRE Substitute Trustee, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 257 AT PAGE 1243 OF THE POLK PUBLIC REGISTRY.

this foreclosure proceed- Book 157, Page 620, in ing, the undersigned, the Office of the Register MARK T. ADERHOLD, of Deeds of Polk County, Substitute Trustee, will North Carolina. expose for sale at public auction on the 20th day The sale will be made of February, 2013 at 2:30 subject to all prior liens, PM at the door of the unpaid taxes, restrictions Polk County Courthouse, and easements of record Columbus, North Caro- and assessments, if any. NOTICE OF lina, the real property deSUBSTITUTE scribed as follows (includ- The record owner of the TRUSTEE'S SALE OF ing permanent structures, above described real REAL ESTATE if any, and any other im- property as reflected on provements attached to the records of the Polk Under and by virtue of the real property includ- County Register of Deeds the power and authority ing any mobile home or not more than ten (10) contained in that certain manufactured home, days prior to the posting Deed of Trust executed whether single wide or of this Notice is ROBERT and delivered by ROB- double wide, located ARTHUR CLEMONS. ERT ARTHUR CLEM- thereon): ONS, dated September Pursuant to North Caro1, 1999, and recorded in Situate, lying and being lina General Statutes the Office of the Register all of Lot 19, Section D, of Section 45-21.10, and the of Deeds in Book 257 at Land of the Lakes as terms of the Deed of Page 1243, and because shown on plat thereof re- Trust, any successful bidof default in the payment corded in the office of the der may be required to of the indebtedness Register of Deeds for deposit with the Substithereby secured and fail- Polk County, North Caro- tute Trustee immediately ure to carry out or per- lina, in Map Book 7, at upon conclusion of the form the stipulations and Page 17, et seq., to sale a cash deposit not to agreements therein con- which reference is hereby exceed the greater of five tained and pursuant to made for a greater cer- percent (5.0%) of the amount of the bid or the demand of the holder tainty of description. seven hundred fifty dolof the indebtedness secured by said Deed of The above described lars ($750.00). Any sucTrust, and pursuant to the property is conveyed sub- cessful bidder shall be reOrder of the Clerk of Su- ject to certain Restrictive quired to tender the full perior Court entered in Covenants recorded in balance purchase price

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so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the 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.

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

MARK T. ADERHOLD, Substitute Trustee

This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. This the 24th day of January, 2013.

2596 Reynolda Road, Suite C Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106 (336) 723-3530 Tryon Daily Bulletin Feb. 6 and 13, 2013 FC/CLEMONS

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Heart of God Faith Ministries Inc. to host ‘Ministry of Music in Concert’ The pastor and family of Heart of God Faith Ministries Inc., are having a “Ministry of Music

in Concert,” featuring L. Karle Mapp of Asheville, N.C. The event will be held Feb. 24 at 3

p.m. at Heart of God Faith Ministries Inc., located at 100 Land Grant Rd. Inman, S.C. 29349.

There is a requested donation at the door. - article submitted


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Exhibits & Events 2007 Jeep Patriot 4x4

4x4 · Luggage Rack · Air Conditioning Passenger Airbag · Alarm System Power Locks · AM/FM · Power Steering Anti-Lock Brakes · Rear Defroster CD · Second Row Folding Seat · Driver Airbag · Tachometer · Front Air Dam Tilt Wheel · Interval Wipers · Vehicle Stability Control System · Keyless Entry Local 1 Owner Trade In-4x4

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Ferullo Fine Art Studio, 140 Pacolet St., Tryon. “Expressive Watercolor” group, led by Patricia Cole-Ferullo, meets each Thursday in the bright spacious classroom from 2-4 p.m., exploring new and exciting ways to create deeply personal expressions on paper in watercolor and mixed media. There are openings for three new students who have some experience in watercolor and an interest in moving beyond realism into the world of imagination as expressed by Kandinsky, Klee, Miro, Frankenthaler, etc. Currently featured in the gallery are new watercolors and acrylics by Patricia Cole-Ferullo and new wood sculpture/assemblage and mixed media wall pieces by Dom Ferullo. For more information, email patdomferul@windstream.net or call 828-859-3177. Honking Tonkers Gallery, 78 East Main St., Saluda. 828-7491070. Offering mandala classes every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. There is a small fee for the class.

On Any Color Service

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 828-859-0318. 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 a.m., until March 9. Oil painting classes for teens, Saturdays at noon, until March 9. Deno Trakas, author of “Because Memory Isn’t Eternal: A Story of Greeks in Upstate South Carolina,” will present a creative writing seminar titled “Writing Family History/Memoir” on Tuesday, Feb. 19 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Tryon Fine Arts Center. Tryon Painters & Sculptors, 26 Maple St., Tryon. 6” x 6” show runs until Feb. 23 Upstairs Artspace, 49 South Trade St., Tryon. Wednesday, Feb. 18, presenting “Annie Leibovitz: Life Through the Lens.” UPLOAD: The Art of the Digital Camera Phone,” the gallery’s opening exhibit of 2013. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 828-859-2828, frontdesk@upstairsartspace.org, www.upstairsartspace.org.

Movies Tryon Theater, 45 S. Trade St., Tryon. Feb. 13 - 17 - The Guilt Trip Feb. 20 - 24 - Les Miserables


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Live Music THURSDAY, Feb. 14 Kyoto Mr. C’s from Hendersonville Purple Onion Jon Shain Zenzera Trophy Husbands

FRIDAY, FEB. 15 Party Place & Event Center Blue Ridge Contra Dancers Valentine Party Purple Onion Fred Whiskin Saluda Grade Café Old time fiddle and banjo tunes Saluda Inn & Wine Cellar Paul Cataldo

Zenzera Mudlick

SATURDAY, FEB. 16 Party Place & Event Center Lisa Price Band Purple Onion Chuck Beattie Band Zenzera Blind Vision

SUNDAY, FEB. 17 Larkin’s in Columbus Fred Whiskin, 11:30 a.m. Stone Soup Live entertainment, 11 a.m.

Theater Tryon Little Theater, 516 S Trade St., Tryon. “9 to 5: The Musical,” Friday and Saturday, Feb. 22-23 and March 1-2 at 8 p.m. Sunday matinees on Feb. 24 and March 3 at 3 p.m. Performances will be at the Tryon Fine Arts Center located at 34 Melrose Ave., in Tryon. 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.

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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‘Shake Hands with Mother Again’ If a thorough examination ficing to provide the best for her of lyrics in often-sung ballads offspring. Even a wayward child that and spiritual hymns/ballads in the mountains of North and got away from her teaching and sold out South Carolina, Georgia Twice-told to a devious of pleaand Tennessee Tales of the world sure, feeling was made, the Dark Corner little remorse most prevalent for his or her personage beby Dean Campbell actions, still ing sung about would listen would, most to a mother’s plea. assuredly, be a mother. In losing a mother, perhaps Keyed to the more positive views of motherhood in the old prematurely, children yearn to idiom, ”the hand that rocks the reacquaint themselves with her cradle rules the world,” these spirit in an especially close or ballads spoke of her uncondi- more casual way. The latter type tional love, protection, teaching, of reunion is the basis for this old, disciplining, praying and sacri- well-loved spiritual hymn/ballad.

Shake Hands with Mother Again If I should be living when Jesus comes and should know the day and the hour; I’d like to be standing at Mother’s tomb when Jesus comes in His pow’r. CHORUS ‘Twill be a wonderful happy day, up there on the golden strand; when I can hear Jesus my Savior say, “Shake hands with Mother again.”

Remember Someone Forever Purchase a brick or paver for the Path of Remembrance at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills in Landrum, SC. For information on how to order, please contact the Development Office at 828.894.7000 or dnelson@ hocf.org. Information is also available on our website.

It’s about living!

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To be included in the Blessing of the Bricks May 22, 2013, orders must be received by April 1, 2013

I’d like to say “Mother, this is your boy, you left when you went away; and now, my dear Mother, it gives me great joy to see you again today.” There’s coming a time when I can go home, to meet my loved ones up there; where I can see Jesus upon His throne, in that bright city so fair. There’ll be no more sorrow or pain to bear, in that home beyond the sky; a glorious thought when we all get there, we never will say “goodbye.” CHORUS ‘Twill be a wonderful happy day, up there on the golden strand; when I can hear Jesus my Savior say, “Shake hands with Mother again.”


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St. Luke’s urges community to know all the risks of obesity Each year obesity related conditions cost over $150 billion and cause an estimated 300,000 premature deaths in the United States. Everyone knows that obesity is linked to heart disease and diabetes, but what about the many other ways obesity can damage your health? St. Luke’s Hospital wants you to be aware of these dangers linked to obesity. Carrying too many pounds may lead to or worsen some types of cancer, arthritis and sleep apnea. A recent poll completed by The Associated Press-Center for Public Affairs Research found that few Americans realize the consequences of obesity and link between obesity and these diseases. When asked about the most serious consequences of obesity, the poll determined that

most can correctly name heart disease and diabetes, but the other consequences aren’t so well known. “People are sometimes shocked to hear how extensive the effects of obesity are,” said Thomas Dashiell, MD and Hospitalist at St. Luke’s Hospital. “For example, obesity increases the risk of developing cancers of the colon, breast and other areas. Plus, being overweight can make it harder to spot tumors early and to treat them.” “If you are obese and have unhealthy eating or activity habits, you have a higher risk for gallstones, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and triglycerides, coronary artery disease (CAD), stroke, and sleep apnea, among other conditions,” Dr. Dashiell added. “Children who are obese are at risk for many of the same

Benefit gospel singing and spaghetti dinner, Feb. 16 For local resident, Jenna Phipps Midway Baptist Church will host a benefit gospel singing and spaghetti dinner for Jenna Phipps. A member of Midway Baptist Church, Phipps was diagnosed with cancer in June and recently found out the cancer has returned. She will continue her treatments at MD Anderson Center, in Houston, Texas. Phipps is 25 and the oldest of four children. Her mother’s family the Stott’s, live in the Columbus/ Landrum area and her dad’s family, lives in Sarasota, Fla. The benefit will be on Saturday, Feb. 16 beginning with the spaghetti dinner from 5-7 p.m. There is a suggested minimum donation per plate. The gospel singing will start at 7 p.m., featuring Greg Day, an award winning singer/songwriter of gospel songs like: “Midnight Cry,”

“Angels in the Room” and others. Broken from Boiling Springs will also perform. Broken is made up of church-born, church-raised Christian people who have a heart for ministry. They bring a unique sound with clarity that bridges the gap of all generations. Broken is a group that loves all genres of music from bluegrass to contemporary. If you would like to know more information, please visit www. mwbaptist.org. Also on this website, you will find a link to Phipps’ blog, “Trials and Blessings,” which provides more information about her and her journey. If you are unable to attend, but would like to make a donation, you can send it to Midway Baptist Church, c/o Jenna Phipps Benefit, at P.O. Box 679, Columbus, N.C. 28722. – article submitted by Tammy Anderson

long-term health problems.” Knowing more about the many ways obesity affects health could help motivate people to get more active and eat better before full-blown disease strikes, Dr. Dashiell said. “The good news, though, is that weight loss can curtail some obesity-related risks. Losing as little as 5 to 10 percent of body weight offers meaningful health benefits to people who are obese,” he said. Losing weight may not be effortless, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. To achieve long-term results, it’s best to avoid quick-fix schemes and complex regimens. Focus instead on making modest changes to your life’s daily routine. A balanced, healthy diet and sensible, regular exercise are the keys to maintaining your ideal weight. Supporting, educating and

“If you are obese and have unhealthy eating or activity habits, you have a higher risk for gallstones, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and triglycerides, coronary artery disease (CAD), stroke, and sleep apnea, among other conditions.” -- Dr. Dashiell

encouraging the community to become healthy and active is just another way St. Luke’s Hospital continues to provide excellent care, close to home. - article submitted by Jennifer Wilson


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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Sightseeing Saturday

Eight friends from Asheville and Marion, N.C. enjoyed the afternoon Saturday, Feb. 9 in downtown Landrum. The group decided to take a destination ride on their motorcycles to sight see and enjoy a good meal at the Hare and Hound. (photo by Anne Regan)


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Bridge Players Corner by Karl Kachadoorian

NORTH } 4 { A864 [ AQ7 ] AQJ108 WEST } A8652 { 102 [ 753 ] 752

SOUTH KQ109 J953 K109 93

EAST } J73 { KQ7 [ 8642 ] K64

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WEST

NORTH

EAST

SOUTH

PASS PASS (ALL PASS)

1] 3 }*

PASS PASS

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* Splinter

The main theme in this hand is found in the bidding, specifically the three Spade “splinter” bid by North. The average player doesn’t understand the evaluation process after a splinter bid. Actually the evaluation process really is a reevaluation of the value of the cards in your hand in light of partner’s bid. It’s the same reevaluation process one should make in any ongoing auction. Splinter bids are commonly associated with bidding toward a suit contract, with the splinter bid showing shortness in that suit and 4 card trump support for partners last bid suit. However, what some players don’t realize is that all singletons are not assets when the trump suit doesn’t contain controlling strength. In this hand North’s singleton Spade is actually a liability for suit play opposite “slow” Spade tricks in South’s hand. It’s the job of the partner of splinter bidder to reassess the value of the singleton based on his own holding in that suit. If you flip-flop South’s major suit holdings a slam in Hearts only depends on the location of the Club King. After the splinter bid South should realize that based on his own weak holding in the Heart suit that his Spade holding is best suited to playing in NT, hence he bids 3NT. This bid warns partner that his Heart hold is weak. In this hand a 4 Heart contract has no chance for success, while a 3 NT contract can’t be defeated and based on the opening lead may make 4 or 5.

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

bowling on Wednesday, February 6. High games over average: Tom Ruegg +48 = 170 Walt Flaschar +45 = 187 Paul Ritoch +38 = 144 Chuck Ott +35 = 146 Jean-Jacques Benoist +31 = 153 High series over average:

Chuck Ott +59 = 414 Paul Ritoch +42 = 360 Anyone wishing to join the Carolina Keglers should contact Mike Davidson at 894-5823 or email kwk1970@windstream. net. Members are asked to please call Mike when they cannot bowl. - article submitted by Mike Davidson

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level. Free. Identifying trees in winter Join Shannon Buckley and the Pacolet Area Conservancy’s Pam Torlina Feb. 16 at 10:30 a.m. at the Anne Elizabteh Suratt Nature Center at Walnut Creek Preserve as they introduce various methods for identifying trees, using bark texture and color, buds, twigs and other features. See www.pacolet.org for more information or call

828-859-5060. Tryon Fine Arts Center, Oil painting class for teens with Margaret Curtis, Saturdays, noon - 3 p.m. Please submit Curb Reporter items in writing at least two days prior to publication. Items must include a name and telephone number of a contact person. Items will be printed in order by date of event, as space allows.

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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

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