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Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Vol. 86 / No. 15

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

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The Forest City and Hendersonville Offices will be available to service customers between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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

Today

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit Wednesdays, fire department in Green Creek, 7 a.m. - noon.

The Meeting Place Senior Center, Wednesday activities include Tai Chi, 9 a.m.; medication assistance; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; Wacky Wednesday, senior fitness and Italian club, 10 a.m.; bingo and bridge, 12:30 p.m.

828-894-0001.

TLT Box Office now open for “9 to 5: the Musical.” Hours are 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., Monday - Satur(Continued on page 2)

“Broken” performs at Midway Baptist Church for the Jenna Phipps benefit. (photo by Samantha Hurst)

Benefit supports Jenna Phipps’ cancer fight

by Samantha Hurst

Despite blistering cold winds more than 200 people stepped through the family

life center of Midway Baptist Church Saturday, Feb. 16 in support of 25-year-old Jenna Phipps.

“She’s a strong girl and she’s going to fight it,” said (Continued on page 3)

Polk early college to relocate for estimated $800k Commissioners working on drivers license office for current building

by Leah Justice

Polk County Schools’ Early College has outgrown its space at the county’s former library building in downtown Columbus and the school system has asked the county to fund a new

building at or near the high school.

The Polk County Board of Commissioners met Monday, (Continued on page 5)

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day with additional hours 4-7 p.m., Tuesday - Thursday. 516 S. Trade St. Call 828-859-2466 anytime.

Performances at Tryon Fine Art Center Feb. 22-24 and March 1-3.

Group discounts available.

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.

Spring Migration of Songbirds Pam Torlina, land protection specialist for the Pacolet Area Conservancy (PAC), will present “Spring Migration of Songbirds through the Southeast” on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at the Tryon Depot at 1 p.m. This meeting is open to the public.

Foothill’s Parkinson’s Support Group meets the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Landrum Library. All are welcome and it is free. Call 864-457-4419, for additional information.

Female Domestic Abuse Intervention Program Wednesdays 6-7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 8942340.

Alcoholics Anonymous Tryon 12 and 12 Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Tryon Coffeehouse, 90 Trade Street.

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Thursday

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m. - noon, corner of Hampton Court and Hwy 108.

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.

TLT Box Office now open for “9 to 5: the Musical.” Hours are 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., Monday - Saturday with additional hours 4-7 p.m., Tuesday - Thursday. 516 S. Trade St. Call 828-859-2466 anytime.

Performances at Tryon Fine Art Center Feb. 22-24 and March 1-3.

Group discounts available.

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 828-457-2218.

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. Master Gardener application deadline Polk County’s 15th Master Gardeners course will be held in March. The deadline for applications is Thursday, Feb. 21 at 5 p.m.

To receive an application or to learn more about the classes, come by or call the Polk County Extension Center at 894-8218.

Columbus Lions Club The Columbus Lions Club will meet Thursday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Calvert’s Kitchen. Anyone is

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

LOCAL WEATHER Forecast:

Today

Tomorrow

Moon Phase

Today: Mostly sunny, with no chance of rain. High 54, low 29.

Thursday: Mostly Sunny cloudy, with a 10 percent chance of rain. High 57, low 40.

Mostly cloudy

Monday’s weather was: High 56, low 34, 0.34 inches of rain.

OBITUARIES Ernest Constance, p. 6

welcome. For more info, call Fran Goodwin 828-894-2505.

Al-Anon: Foothills Come to Believe Thursdays, 7 p.m., Polk Wellness Center, 155 W. Mills St., Suite 202, Columbus.

Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Thursdays 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym.

Mill Spring VFW Post 10349 bingo, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. (year round). 828-894-5098.

NAMI Support Group, Thursdays, 7 - 8 p.m. in the blue room of Tryon Presbyterian Church, located on Harmon Field Road in Tryon. The group, sponsored by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), is for anyone feeling anxious or depressed and those with a diagnosis of a mental illness. All conversations are confidential. No charge. 828-817-0382.

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

PAC hike at Ashmore Heritage Preserve. Meet at Gowensville Spinx at 8:30 a.m. 4-miles, moderate; trail type - out and back with loop. Visit PAC’s website, www. pacolet.org, “Upcoming Events/ Hikes” or call 828-859-5060 for more information.

Saluda Center, Friday events: chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; Trash

Train, 10 a.m.; NA Meeting, 8 p.m.

For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www. saluda.com.

The Meeting Place Senior Center, Friday activities include movie matinee or drumming at 10 a.m. and bingo or movie at 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001.

American Legion Post 250, weekly bingo games, Fridays, 7 p.m., 43 Depot St., Tryon. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Smoke-free.

Narcotics Anon., Saluda Senior Center, Friday, 8 p.m.

Saturday

Democratic Men’s Club Meeting Saturday, Feb. 23 at 8:30 a.m.

Democratic Headquarters in Columbus. Everyone welcome. 828625-1689.

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 828899-0673 for more information.

House of Flags Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Columbus.

Polk County Historical Association Museum open Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free.

Tryon Fine Arts Center, Oil painting class for teens with Marga(Continued on page 19)

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her grandfather James Stott.

Phipps discovered she had cancer on her tongue in June 2012.

After surgery on her tongue and neck, Phipps believed the saga was over. Unfortunately in early January she found a knot on the right side of her neck and headed with her mother to Chapel Hill to see her surgeon the first round of cancer. After a second surgery, she was told she would need to continue treatment at MD Anderson in Texas.

Midway Baptist Church member Tammy Anderson helped to organize the Feb. 16 event, which brought out family, friends, church and community members in support of Phipps and her family.

“We knew that the family themselves would never (Continued on page 4)

Women of Midway Baptist Church filled plates with desserts for the hungry supporters that came out Saturday, Feb. 16. (photo by Samantha Hurst)

Find what you’ve been searching For.

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“She is an amazing person and has really put her be able to afford all of the whole trust in God to help her expense to go out to MD An- through this,” Ridings said. derson. Our church has helped “I just can’t say enough about them and many people in the what a beautiful person she community have helped them, is, really.” but we felt we needed to do Immediately after finding something more,” Anderson out she had cancer, Phipps said. “This was all so unex- began writing a blog called pected for them because she “Tr ials an d B les s in g s ” to had already beaten it once.” keep up with her experience.

In order to receive treat- You can follow her treatment ment at MD Anderson, Phipps and read about her experihad to pack up her belongings ence and strength by visiting two weeks afjennaphipps. ter getting the “She is an amazing blogspot.com. new diagnosis “I started and move to person and has really put a journal the Te x a s . T h i s her whole trust in God to morning after I meant leaving found out I had behind close help her through this.” cancer. I knew -- Debra Ridings friends, famithat one day I ly and the new would want to job she was looking to start. look back on what I wrote and With the lofty expenses see how God had worked in of such a move in mind, the my life, performed miracles church hosted a spaghetti and blessed me during this supper and benefit singing, trial,” Phipps wrote at the top which included singing by of her blog.

Greg Day and the gospel group Other fundraising efforts “Broken.” have been ongoing throughout Anderson said the church the community including the raised more than $2,900 from sale of purple wristbands and almost 250 donors through T-shirts that read, “Walking by Saturday’s spaghetti dinner faith, not by sight.” and benefit singing.

A fund in Phipps’ honor has One of those donors, and been set up at Bank of America a volunteer at the fundraising in Tryon to assist with medical dinner, was Debra Ridings. related expenses. Donations She said the whole church can be made to the Jenna remains in awe of Jenna’s Phipps Trust Account. strength. (continued from page 3)

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Feb. 18 and unanimously approved moving forward with relocating the school.

Commissioner Keith Holbert said the county has been in touch with state officials about the possibility of housing a department of motor vehicles location in the building for a drivers license office. He also mentioned the county’s desire to have its own license tag office.

Commissioner Ted Owens said that Polk County Schools Superintendent Bill Miller and the board of education came to the county a few years ago and asked to use the library for the early college. The request was granted for them to use the building as long as they needed, Owens said, and because the early college is so successful, they now need more space.

Miller said the early college currently has 58 students and the school system has had to turn down students because of a lack of space.

“We’re now to the point where it’s successful enough we’re having to turn students away,” Miller told commissioners. “I don’t want to be in a position to tell parents you’re going to have the opportunity to save $40,000 (on college tuition), but you’re not.”

Miller said through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Polk County began the early college four years ago giving students the opportunity to obtain college credits up to a two-year associates degree for students who may not otherwise have the opportunity to attend college.

“You can imagine the advantage,” Miller said.

The school board asked the county for funding to either add onto the high school or construct a facility near the high school. The school board estimated the cost for an 8,000 to 9,000 square foot building at approximately $800,000. The current early college is about

5,000 square feet. A larger said for future purposes, having facility could house 80 to 90 another building at or near the students, Miller said. high school could serve other Other adpurposes if for v a n t a g e s t o “We’re now to the point some reason having the early college early college where it’s successful funding stops at or near the enough we’re having to one day. The h i g h s c h o o l , turn students away.” school could Miller said, is use the facility -- Polk County Schools the opportunity for the alterSuperintendent Bill Miller for early colnative school, lege students for example, to be more involved with high he said. school activities. Miller also Commissioner chair Michael

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Gage said his children go to the early college and he can’t say anything but good things about what the school offers.

He said currently early college students can’t participate in extra-curricular activities because of the location but if the location moved hopefully they could participate.

“The school system does an amazing job offsetting costs for the future,” Gage said. “I can’t say anything but good things about the program.”

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Obituaries

Ernest Constance Ernest Grady Constance, 81, of Columbus passed away Monday, Feb. 18, 2013 in the Hospice House of Carolina Foothills, Landrum.

Born in Polk County, he was the son of the late Edwin and Adelina Pittman Constance. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He worked at Firestone Steel Products in Spartanburg, S.C. for approximately 12 years and later with Barnette Southern and Tryon Estates.

Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Mossine Plumley Constance of the home; two daughters, Diane and Denise Constance both of Columbus; one step-daughter, Judy Hefner (Gary) of Spartanburg, S.C., and a step-son Mike Greene (Di) of Columbus; two brothers, Neil Constance of Mooresville, N.C.

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and Jamie Constance of Georgetown, S.C.; two sisters, Myrna Edwards of Tryon and Joanne Wanciak of Rutherfordton, N.C. Also surviving are seven grandchildren: Brian Hefner, Stacy Owens, Brittany Ross, Cassidy Bailey, Carrie and Jamie Greene, and Kristin Wade; and five great-grandchildren, Brendan, Hannah, Mason, Ben and Sam. He was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Constance.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 in the McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon with Rev. Chuck Mullinax officiating.

Burial will be in Polk Memorial Gardens, Columbus.

Family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. in the McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.

An online guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com

Ed Kilbourne to perform March 3 Singer, storyteller, and folk theologian, Ed Kilbourne will perform in Tryon on Sunday, March 3, at the Congregational Church at 5 p.m. in the sanctuary.

The concert will be followed by a reception in the fellowship hall.

This popular artist is known for his collections of moving music, quirky humor and insight-

ful monologues. He combines his acoustic guitar and singing with a storytelling style often compared to that of Garrison Keillor, the radio humorist from ‘Lake Wobegon.’

The concert and reception is sponsored courtesy of the Kirby Fund.

– article submitted

by Janet Joens

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Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain Date: February 20, 2013 To: All interested Agencies: HUD, NC Department of Commerce, Town of Tryon, Groups and Individuals This is to give notice that The Town of Tryon under Part 58 has conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Order 11988 and/or 11990, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management, to determine the potential affect that its activity in the floodplain and wetland will have on the human environment for Town of Tryon CDBG Sewer Trunk Line Project under 09-D-2387.

At present, the Town of Tryon's trunk line hydraulic capacity is insufficient to carry flows during severe rain events due to excessive I&I. As a result, the Town has received funding to resolve this issue by replacing portions of two feeder lines into the trunk line (replacing 300 LF of 12" line with 16" line), as well as replacing the trunk line along East Howard street (replacing 2900 LF of 16" line with 24" line) and continuing to the headworks of the wastewater treatment plant. Additional work will be completed at the plant headworks by expanding the hydraulic capacity of the inflow bypass channel. This expansion will entail replacement of an 8" bypass line with a 2-foot wide concrete bypass channel.

The proposed project(s) is located on East Howard Street in Tryon North Carolina, Polk County, of which approximately 500 L.F. of the line will be inside of the flood plain, covering a total approximated area of 0.25 acres.

There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplains and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas.

Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information about floodplains can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.

Written comments must be received by The Town of Tryon at the following address on or before March 8, 2013. The Town of Tryon, 301 N. Trade Street, Tryon NC and (828) 859-6654, Attention: Alan Peoples, Mayor. Comments may also be submitted or further information can be requested via email at tryonmng@tryon-nc.com. A full description of the project may also be reviewed from 8:30am until 5:00pm at 301 N. Trade Street, Tryon NC. This information is available in Spanish or any other language upon request. Please contact Susan Bell (828)859-6654 or at 301 N. Trade Street, Tryon NC for accommodations for this request.

Esta información está disponible en español o en cualquier otro idioma bajo petición. Por favor, póngase en contacto con Susan Bell al (828)859-6654 o en 301 N. Trade Street, Tryon NC de alojamiento para esta solicitud.

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Early college needs room to grow A statewide project of then Governor Mike Easley, the Polk County Early College began in 2007 as the first virtual early college in the state.

Today, the Early College continues to see success through ever increasing student enrollment.

So, $800,000 seems like a lot of money – and it is – but in the long run potential money spent on a new location for the Early College could possibly secure the opportunity for even more students in Polk County.

The idea behind Early College is to blend college courses with the support of high school staff. This allows students who otherwise might find college too expensive to complete up to an associates degree while still in high school.

Polk County Schools works with Isothermal Community College to provide courses to students while they also complete work for a high school diploma.

The great thing about this program is that tuition and textbooks for the courses are free other than some associated fees. Early College also maintains a small classroom size so students can focus on their studies and receive the attention they need to do well in all of their courses.

One of few downsides to the program now is that these students do not attend classes on or near the high school campus, which prevents them from being involved in as many extracurricular activities as they might would be otherwise. Superintendent Bill Miller has jumped at an opportunity to look at a potential future need of the system by improving the location of the Early College so students can benefit from all the opportunities the system affords. In the meantime requesting this move from the commission reminds the community of the benefits students receive from this program.

It also prevents the system from accepting as many students into the program as might be elligible because there simply isn’t enough room to house them for classes at the current location.

- 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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Samantha Hurst Gwen Ring Leah Justice

Wildlife does know best

To the editor: After attending county commissioners’ meetings and reading letters in the Bulletin, it is evident that a lot of people are still confused about trapping and other wildlife laws.

A 1975 Session Law, House Bill 744, prohibits the possession or use of a “steel trap of any kind” in Polk, Rutherford and Cleveland counties. It also allows for two exceptions: 1. Landowners may trap on their own land 2. One may trap on Letter land they have leased to the for agricultural purEditor poses.

Those who question why there are only two licensed trappers in Polk County may not understand that N.C. Wildlife laws allow anyone to hunt, fish or trap on their own land without a license.

Many letters to the Bulletin and comments at the Feb. 4 commissioners’ meeting were based on information from the Humane Society of the U.S. and PETA. These are two of the most extreme animal rights organizations in the world. Their goal is to totally ban hunting, fishing and trapping of any kind. PETA rented billboards in eastern North Carolina several years ago, to tell people not to fish because “Fish have feelings, too.”

They tell people not to kill mice in their homes, but catch them in a live trap and release them in the wild, unharmed.

Do you want your neighbors’ pests released in the woods beside your home so they can invade your premises? The Wildlife Resources Commission’s personnel are educated in all aspects of wildlife management, and have done a good job since its inception, as witness the reintroduction

of deer, otter and wild turkeys to our state. I thank our county commissioners for listening to our wildlife professionals and passing a resolution that will help Polk County join 97 other counties who already allow their residents to trap under state regulations without the dire consequences feared by anti-trapping supporters. These regulations will allow the landowner to give written permission to another individual to trap nuisance wildlife on their property.

The “majority” of citizens in Polk County are not of the opinion that trapping should be banned here, regardless of the opinions expressed by a few who write to the Bulletin and gather signatures from websites where a thousand signatures can be obtained at the click of a mouse, and have no interest in the well-being of landowners who live here.

In nearly 30 years as a wildlife enforcement officer, I have never heard of anyone getting caught in a steel trap. Traps large enough to hold horses, cattle or people are called bear traps, and have been illegal for more than 50 years.

At the Feb. 4 commissioners’ meeting, one woman said her husband was bitten by a rabid fox several years ago, and had to go through the series of shots as treatment. She then said she had rather her husband be bitten by another rabid fox than have trapping in Polk County. Well, madam, I do not want anyone, including your husband to be bitten by a rabid animal.

And finally Mr. Mazur, we do not have badgers in N.C. Evidently, all those muskies you complain about in Lake Adger, ate them.

– John Blanton, Green Creek

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Letter to the Editor

Tiny Kingdom sacks manager, gives away 50 large To the editor: Wow, what an exciting winter it has been here in the Tiny Kingdom.

The wise elected council (see nothing, hear nothing and speak nothing) – the kingdom’s favorite improv act, which appears monthly at the firehouse meeting room – never fails to entertain.

The county, that’s the land beyond the walls of the kingdom, where all the other people live, wanted to give the kingdom about seven acres of land, in the middle of a beautiful neighborhood, and a magnificent old

Letter to the Editor

Commissioners out of touch To the editor: I agree with Deborah O’Donnell in her Feb. 18 letter to the editor, “Trapping not the solution.” It seems there are many humane alternatives to trapping, some of which were mentioned in her letter.

Why weren’t these options discussed before the county

Letter to the Editor

In regards to the trapping debate To the editor: I’m going to try to take a few minutes to explain some of the reasons that there are people that support the trapping bill, one of them being me.

I know it won’t change minds, but here goes.

1. It’s a money thing, Well yes and no. It isn’t to make money off of the pelts.

There isn’t a single fur outlet in western North Carolina. But,

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stone structure that served as the county hospital for six or seven decades. Well, the town was worried about asbestos, contaminated soil, dust on the window shades, light bulbs that had to be replaced, etc. so they said, “no, thank you” to the county, who then turned around and sold it “as is” to a guy for $50,000. You see my friend, the kingdom is so rich it can say no to $50,000.

Whenever they need more money they just raise the water rate. The official word from the meeting room at the firehouse was, “well we got burned a few years ago when we overpaid for a little “2 x 4” cement block building across from the firehouse and underestimated the rehab cost.” All those who believe that a board of directors could make these sorts of management decisions and

survive in the private sector raise your water bills high in the air.

My friend, as you well know, turnover, especially turnover at the top, is a warning sign that a company is poorly run. Well, just a week ago the wise elected council fired its town manager, yet again. This one lasted less than six months; lots of rumors as to why. I liked the one about her straightening up her office and discovering a bunch of dirt had been swept under the rug.

I loved the official word from the meeting room at the firehouse, “the council wanted to go in a different direction.” Oh how I love that political “horse apple” speech. As a time saver, we should give each excuse its own number. “Different Direction” can be number two, “I’m leaving because I want to spend

more time with my family” can be number three and the whopper “I didn’t have relations with that young woman” can be number one.

So, my friend, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. You’ve told me you are looking for part-time, temporary work in management with a well-run organization … well two out of three isn’t bad, it will be temporary and it is management. Just to help you along, I’m expecting a shipment of “Official Tiny Kingdom Compasses,” no two show magnetic north to be in the same direction. I’m planning on selling them, but I’ll give you one free if you are hired as the next temporary manager of the tiny kingdom.

– John Calure, Landrum

commissioners voted to reinstate inhumane trapping to Polk County? The information is readily available.

A simple Google search such as “humane beaver control” produces pages and pages of websites with suggestions that don’t include barbaric trapping. Why was this crucial step — simply researching the issue — omitted when our commissioners made their hasty and unpopular decision?

Anyone with access to a com-

puter could learn more in five minutes than the commissioners seemed to know about humane wildlife control when they voted unanimously to request a change in the law. Clearly, the commissioners made no effort whatsoever to study an issue that will affect all of us.

In the Feb. 4 meeting, one commissioner commented that when they voted without any input from those opposed to trapping, they were unaware that it would be such a volatile issue.

I find that difficult to believe — that anyone in public office could be so out of touch with public opinion on such a hot-button topic. But, now that they are aware, why haven’t they taken steps to remedy their mistake?

Regardless of the actions or lack of action by our county commissioners, let’s work together as a community to educate ourselves on humane alternatives to wildlife control.

- Paula Mullenax, Tryon

when a coyote attacks a calf, colt, goat or family pet there is a considerable cost associated with it. When a beaver floods a field or causes a bridge to wash out there is a huge expense in repairing the damage. My family has experienced both.

2. Pets could be caught.

Yes they could, but they could just as easily be attacked by a coyote. Do a search for coyote pet attacks in North Carolina and you will see how many attacks there are. And also, if your pet is under your control it should never be where the traps are located.

That is your responsibility as a

pet owner.

It’s obvious that many of the “anti” trapping individuals have never had to deal with the problems and some are not very educated in the area. We do not have “badgers.”

We have beavers. Scaring them off screaming or with air horns? Not likely when you have to protect hundreds of acres. We are only asking for a tool to help protect our investment. No more, no less. The suggestion to trap and sterilize coyotes is just not practical. And, as I have stated before, sterile coyotes still kill and eat.

A number of people are ques-

tioning why our legislators are saying that the majority of people are in favor. Many people have contacted them directly. They don’t want their name involved with the local stir. I have been criticized for “changing the subject,” for saying that it is the duty of a pet owner to control their pet during the discussion of the cruelty of traps on coyotes when the opposing side threw out the statement of pets being caught.

Wonder why the possible majority might be silent? More later.

Thanks.

- James Smith, Columbus

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Dancing up the corporate ladder The cast of Tr yon Little Theater’s production of “9 to 5: the Musical” begin dancing their way up the corporate ladder at the Tr yon Fine Ar ts Center beginning Feb. 22. The production runs Feb. 22 and 23, March 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 24 and March 3 at 3 p.m. The box office is now open at the TLT Workshop, 516 S Trade St. Hours are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.

– 1 p.m. with additional evening hours on Tuesday and Thursday from 4-7 p.m. Come in or call 828859-2466. Discount rates available for groups over 10. (photo submitted by Elvin Clark)

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Love and other considerations on Valentine’s Day Foothills Music Club Inc.’s February meeting this year was held on Valentine’s Day at the Tryon home of FMC member Janet Joens.

FMC President Jeanette Shackelford presided over the business part of the meeting prior to introducing what was to become a “lov-er-ly” musical program.

Ellen Harvey Zipf, a piano student of seven months, began the program with Dennis Alexander’s Touch a Rainbow.

She then played Bach’s Aria (Enlightening Thoughts of a Tobacco Smoker)” (Love? Yes, for Bach’s beloved pipe) from “Selections from Anna Magdalena’s Notebook.” Both pieces had been memorized.

Soprano Jeanette Comer, in fluent French, introduced her part of the program as “Un pastiches des chansons françaises d’amour.” She sang, to the accompaniment of Meryt Wilson on the keyboard, “Hymne à l’amour,” “La vie en rose,” “Que reste-t-il de nos amours” (in English, “I Wish You Love”). The first two numbers were made famous by Edith Piaf; the third by composer Charles Trenet.

Janet Joens, another adult learner, whose ancestors were from County Clare played the Celtic harp. Her two pieces, a traditional Irish jig and folk

From top row, clockwise: Jeri Board, Jeanette Shackelford, Meryt Wilson, Jeanette Comer, Janet Joens and Ellen Harvey Zipf. (photo by Bethany Stobbe)

song were “The Cliffs of Moher” and “My Lagan Love.”

While she played, one could just imagine the Irish secretly, as was necessary then, singing and dancing to these numbers.

Jeri Board, soprano, always sings with passion.

This time she performed favorites from two Broadway shows: Hello Young Lovers from Rogers and Hammerstein’s “The King and I,” and As Long as He Needs Me from “Oliver.” Jeri was accompanied

by Jeanette Shackelford on the keyboard.

One of FMC’s newest mem-

bers, Meryt Wilson, introduced her piece as “a poem of unconditional, mature love.” Can you guess what it was? Yes, Franz Liszt’s “Liebesträum,” which she played beautifully on the keyboard. It was learned that, in German, the word liebesträum means “dream of love” … an appropriate ending to the Valentine’s Day program.

FMC Inc. is very excited to celebrate its 25th anniversary this year. Be sure to mark your calendars. Upcoming events are FMC’s Organ Recital at the Tryon Presbyterian Church at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 14,

featuring local organists from our area’s churches, plus a number done by a local composer, plus three Benjamin Britten choral pieces, and a performance of Elizabethan England pieces at Lanier Library at noon on Tuesday, April 16. And just wait until fall! FMC will keep you posted.

Donations to FMC, Inc. are always encouraged and much appreciated. All monies go toward FMC’s Young Musician Scholarship Program, a cause of which FMC is very proud.

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by Ellen Harvey Zipf

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How to apply: Submit a resume and cover letter to Mayor Bob Briggs at Landrum City Hall, 100 N. Shamrock Avenue, Landrum, South Carolina 29356.

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Angel disappeared from her home at 955 Red Fox Road in Columbus on Tuesday afternoon around 2:30pm. Angel is an inside dog and part of the family, which is why she wasn't wearing a collar. Angel has been such a blessing to me. I feel like a part of my heart is missing. Please help me to find my Angel, and bring her home.

My name is Lisa and I've lost my Angel! I pray anyone with information regarding Angel's whereabouts will take a moment to con tact me. I've lost my Angel, and my heart is breaking.

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HELP WANTED Caterers and Food Entrepreneurs NCDEH approved commercial kitchen available for hourly rentals at very reasonable rates. Also 2000 sf fully handicap compliant facility rental available for holiday parties. Dishes, tables, chairs, refrig., ice machine and NCDEH commercial kitchen available for use as well. 828 817-1068 CITY ADMINISTRATOR POSITION AVAILABLE The City of Landrum, South Carolina is currently accepting applications for City Administrator. The City of Landrum is a community of approximately 2,450 residents with a Council form of government. The City has its own Police Department, Municipal Court, Grounds Maintenance Division, Ordinance Enforcement Officer, and volunteer Fire Department.

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Marketing Consultant Tryon Daily Bulletin seeks a talented professional to join its 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.

Qualifications: * Bachelors degree or Masters degree in public administration, city planning, or related field with a minimum of five years of experience as a city manager or city administrator.

Do you have * A.I.C.P. preferred. available jobs? * Experience working with a City Council, Zoning Board, and Planning Call 828.859.9151 to let Commission is required. others know about job opportunities at your Salary and hours: are business.

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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.

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Polk honors senior basketball players Sports Polk County’s varsity basketball teams honored their seniors last week. Girls, left to right, are Amber Lynch, Shaylin Brown, Katie Ruff and Savannah Deaver.

Below pictured with parents are also, left to right, Ben Stockdale and Todd Yoder. Seniors on the boy’s team include Stockdale, Yoder, Tim Owens, Quinn Chody and Alec Philpott. (photos by Fulton Hampton)

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Cardinals one game away from Upper State Championship game Sports The Landrum Varsity Boys basketball team won’t have to travel far for round three of the playoffs after beating Carolina Academy 7255 on Monday, Feb. 18. The Cardinals face Newberr y at home tonight, Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. The winner of this game heads to the Upper State championship game at the BiLo Center Saturday, Feb. 23. (photos by Lorin Browning)

Second Chance Thrift Store

Mark your calendars!

BAG SALE February 25 & 26 CLOSED Feb. 27- CHANGE-OVER March 2 RE-OPENING March 4

$1/bag! Incredible savings!

All new Spring Line!

Second Chance Thrift Store 232 E. Mills St. Columbus, NC M,W, F: 10-4; T, Th: 10-5 Sat: 10-3 828-894-2373

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Exhibits & Events 2007 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer

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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.

828-749-1070. Offering mandala classes every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. There is a small fee for the class.

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

Skyuka Fine Art, 133 N. Trade St., Tryon. Now featuring new works by local artist Richard Christian Nelson. Currently featuring an award winning portrait

by Richard Christian Nelson, receiving an honorary mention from the Portrait Society of America Members Only Competition. For more information, email rich@richnelson.com or call 828-859-0318.

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.

Tryon Painters & Sculptors, 26 Maple St., Tryon.

6” x 6” show runs until Feb. 23 Upstairs Artspace, 49 South Trade St., Tryon. 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.

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Live Music BlAck All SATURDAY, FEB. 23 THURSDAY, Feb. 21 FriDAy Party Place & Event Center Purple Onion DAy

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Kyoto The new look of comfort Sean Cronin and Sydney McMath SUNDAY, FEB. 24 Purple Onion Larkin’s in Columbus Fred Whiskin Fred Whiskin, 11:30 a.m.

Saluda Grade Café starting at Stone Soup Old time fiddle $289.95 Live entertainment, and banjo tunes Many More Markdowns!

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“9 to 5: The urniture ompany Musical,” Friday and Saturday, Feb. 22-23 and March 1-2 104 S. howard ave. , Landrum (hwy. 176) • 864-457-3344 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 2x5located at 34 Melrose Ave., in Tryon. In addition to the 11/26 previous hours of 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday - Saturday, the box office will now be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays CFUR-038245 from 4-7 p.m.

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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

Movies Tryon Theater, 45 S. Trade St., Tryon.

Feb. 20 - 24 - Les Miserables Feb. 24 - 25 - Rust and Bone

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Outreach taking applications soon for Garden of Hope Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry will begin taking applications for the fourth-annual Garden of Hope program during the first week of March.

This program, sponsored jointly by Western Carolina Community Action (WCCA) and Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry (Outreach), offers low-income families the opportunity to purchase needed tools, seeds and fertilizer for a successful vegetable garden.

It also gives families the opportunity to learn a new skill, build family ties and develop a network of community relationships.

The Garden of Hope project could use your help in several ways. Garden supplies can be funded by a $45 contribution to Outreach. Or, if you prefer to get your hands dirty and teach a gardener the skills you have learned to create a productive garden with a variety of crops, please consider becoming a garden mentor.

Whether you sponsor a gardener with a financial contribution or become a mentor, you will receive an invitation to the Harvest Celebration at the end of the season. This fun and festive gathering will include food, blue ribbon competitions, games, prizes and more.

If you are interested in any part of this program, please contact Kathleen Carr at 828-693-1711.

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Larson celebrates 102 years Dolly Larson celebrated her 102-year birthday on Sunday, Feb. 17 with her pastor Thomas Olson of Trinity Lutheran Church in Tryon and his wife Debra, along with caregiver Clara Mae and husband Carl Keykendall, daughter Dolly Ann and son-inlaw Bob Coburn of Columbus. (article and photo submitted by Clara Mae Keykendall)

Member to Member discount program offered by Chamber One of the many benefits of belonging to the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce is the Member to Member Discount Program.

This is a free program that offers a discount off of products or services to all card-carrying members. Currently there are 60

businesses in the program, offering a special pricing or discount.

To date, there are 335 members and their staff who can receive these discounts for business or personal use.

If you are not taking advantage of this program, why not? Check the list of participating businesses

before you shop locally next time, and take advantage of this program. It will help to increase local sales, sales tax revenue and support the local economy.

Call the chamber for more information at 828-859-6236.

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by Janet Sciacca

Community funds collected for Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry The pre-Christmas holiday collection of funds for our local Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry plus funds contributed by members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Tryon and an extra

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ret Curtis, Saturdays, noon - 3 p.m.

Sunday

Ministry of Music in Concert Pastor Daniel Jeter and family of Heart of God Faith Ministries Inc. in Inman will host a “Ministry of Music in Concert” featuring L. Karle Mapp of Asheville, N.C. on Feb. 24 at 3 p.m. A donation will be requested at the door.

bonus for community endeavors from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, netted the Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry an additional $2,196 for use in helping the needy and distressed in our

community.

The fundraiser was held in front of the IGA in Tryon.

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by Eleanore Vollman

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hon, TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mondays except holidays, noon - 1 p.m.; food, fellowship and discussion of relevant issues; interdenominational.

The present study is “The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living as if He Doesn’t Exist” by Craig Groeschel. 859-5051.

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.

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Mondays, Harmon Field/ Tryon, 7 a.m. - noon.

Saluda Center, Mondays, chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; line dance, 12:30 p.m.; Saluda Duplicate Bridge, 1:30 p.m. 828-749-9245. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail. com or visit www.saluda.com.

The Meeting Place Senior Center, sing-along, 10 a.m.; senior fitness, 11 a.m.; bingo or bead class 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001.

Christian Fellowship Lunche-

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living in a water pipe at Lake Lanier. He is 3 years old now. He loves to take walks and play with his brother, Dobbin P. McRatt, a black terrier mix. Dobbin was found in Pacolet four years ago when he was 1 year old. He was running loose and had almost been hit by cars several times before the rescue by the Hursey family. Both are lucky dogs.

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, North Carolina and northern Greenville and Spartanburg counties of South Carolina.

FHS has grown tremendously through generous community support, private donations and dedicated volunteer efforts.

Please contact Selena Coffey, FHS executive director at 828863-4444 or visit www.foothillshumanesociety.org for more information.

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by Joyce L. Cox

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Horse, Western Horseman and other publications.

This year’s prize winners are Hugh and Sally Hursey.

The Hursey family moved to Landrum (Lake Lanier) from Spartanburg in 2004. They moved a 200-year-old log cabin and restored it, making it the focal point of their home. Hugh and Sally are now retired. The Hurseys are always supporters of the humane society where they live.

“We especially support the Foothills Humane Society because of their policy on placing all animals in loving homes. We were thrilled when we heard that we had won the ‘non-door door prize,’ the pet portrait by Joan MacIntyre.”

Hugh and Sally chose to feature their two dogs in the painting. Both dogs are rescues, which again demonstrates their support of FHS’ mission. Sidney Lanier is a beautiful brendle pitbull/ boxer mix. They found him as a puppy half dead from starvation

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Foothills Humane Society (FHS) conducts an annual fundraiser titled “Make Believe Ball.”

This unique “ball” is an opportunity for donors to participate without attending an actual function. They simply respond to the invitation with a donation, and they never need to leave the comforts of home.

The recent fundraiser was a big success with many more “non-attendees” than ever in the past. Part of the fun of the event is that one lucky winner’s name is drawn, and a wonderful prize is given. This year the winner received a beautiful painting by well known local artist, Joan MacIntyre.

MacIntyre specializes in painting horses, dogs and other animals in the traditional style.

She attended Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Phoenix School of Art and numerous workshops throughout her career. Her paintings have been published in The Thoroughbred of California; Chronicle of the

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Raffle winners announced at Foothills Humane Society