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Peer Seeks Volunteers (Polk Equine Emergency Rescue) for its local, non-profit, equine ambulance. The organization will train and certify qualified candidates in large animal rescue. If interested, send appropriate contact information, including all equine and large animal experience to: PEER, P.O. Box 1237, Tryon, N.C. 28782 or email foxfield@ windstream.net.
Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
Today
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 in(Continued on page 2)
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Cars from a variety of police departments, including Columbus were invited to be in the Traffic Safety Symposium car show. (photo submitted by the Columbus Police Department)
Columbus top Governor Highway Safety point-getter by Leah Justice
The Columbus Police Department, which has seven officers, gained recognition earlier this month for accumulating the most N.C. Governor High-
way Safety Program points in the state. Coming in second place behind Columbus was the Charlotte-Mecklenberg Police Department, which has 1,685
sworn officers and 550 civilian personnel. The Columbus Police Department was recognized at the (Continued on page 4)
Council spars over decisions to fire town manager by Leah Justice
Tryon’s Town Council meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 19 made it clear council members are not united on whether firing town manager Caitlin Martin was the
right decision. Mayor Alan Peoples began comments by saying there had been a lot of changes in the last few weeks and “a lot of us are unhappy. I’ll leave it at that.”
Comments mostly came from commissioners George Baker and Roy Miller with both reserving their time to speak for the (Continued on page 6)
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• Calendar (continued from page 1)
clude 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
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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 will meet Thursday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Calvert’s Kitchen. Anyone is 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,
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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 Margaret 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.
Monday
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 Luncheon, 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. Chess Club Mondays, 12:30 p.m., recreation room, LaurelHurst Apartments, Columbus. Open to anyone in community. 894-3336. AAUW, meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the Tryon Presbyterian Church fellowship hall. Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 5:30 p.m., Tryon United Methodist Church, New Market Road in Tryon. Male Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Mondays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 8942340. LHS spring sports meeting, All Landrum High School varsity and JV baseball and boys and girls (Continued on page 15)
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Confronting the boss Judy (Hollie Swofford), left, Doralee (Lori C. Lee), center, and V iolet (Debbie CraigArcher), right, confront the boss … literally. Tied to the chair is director Chris Tinkler in a rehearsal of “9 to 5: the Musical.” The Tryon Little Theater production based on the Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda hit movie arrives at the Tryon Fine Arts Center on Feb. 22 for two weekends. The box office is now open at the TLT Workshop located at 516 S. Trade St. Hours are MondaySaturday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. with additional evening hours on Tuesday and Thursday from 4-7 p.m. Come in or call 828-8592466. Discount rates available for groups over 10. (photo submitted by Elvin Clark)
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• Highway safety
year the department has been a 100-percent reporting agency. The department was also annual North Carolina Gover- invited to be in a car show at nor’s Highway Safety Program the symposium, with only two Traffic Safety Symposium, cars per region selected. The Columbus Police Deheld in Winston Salem Feb. 4-6 for being the top points partment strives to provide a earning agency in the state. safe environment for all who Points are earned from the live, work and travel through Governor’s Highway Safety the Town of Columbus, BedProgram through participation dingfield said. Through the Governor ’s in events related to traffic safety campaigns such as Booze It Highway Safety Program, and Lose It, No Need 2 Speed, conducts multi-agency check Click It or Ticket, as well as points with area departments. the BikeSafe NC motorcycle Columbus was at the top in the state with education 13,900 points, program. The “Through the Governor’s which equatpoints can be ed to $13,900 redeemed for Highway Safety for the departe q u i p m e n t , Program, which the town ment. In 2011, vehicles and participates in obtaining Columbus other items reearned 9,927 lated to traf- points in order to gain fic safety at equipment, the department points. Recently no cost to the conducts multi-agency Columbus has agency. The obtained variColumbus Po- check points with area ous equiplice Depart- departments.” ment through ment was the its points, in10th highest points earning agency in the cluding new radar equipment in every vehicle, new alcohol state in 2011. Columbus Police Chief detecting sensors, window tint Chris Beddingfield said being meters, stop sticks, flashlights, affiliated with the N.C. Gover- traffic vests and a trailer and nor’s Highway Safety Program equipment for check points. “It allows a small agency saves countless taxpayer dollars for equipment a depart- like ours to have state-ofment as small as Columbus the-art equipment we would otherwise not be able to have,” could not obtain. Through the program, Co- Beddingfield said. According to a recent traffic lumbus is also in its second year of a grant that helps pay safety study by the Center for for Sgt. Nick Stott’s position, Transportation Policy Studies along with his vehicle and (CTPS) at UNC Charlotte and equipment necessary for traf- the AAA Carolinas Foundation fic enforcement. The grant for Traffic Safety, the Town of paid 85 percent of Stott’s sal- Columbus has improved from ary the first year, 75 percent a ranking in the fourth quartile the second year and will pay in 2011 to the second quartile for 50 percent the third year, in 2012 among all cities under as well as for the vehicle and a population of 10,000. The top 10 point-getters in equipment. Additionally, the Colum- the state for the program were: bus Police Department was Columbus, Charlotte-Meckrecognized for being a 100 lenberg, Kannapolis, Harnett percent reporting agency with County, Gastonia, Lumberthe North Carolina Governor’s ton, Guilford County, Garner, Highway Safety Program. Last Havelock Public Safety and year was the third consecutive Raleigh. (continued from page 1)
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end of the meeting, but Baker kept insisting he would have the last word. “We’ve recently gone through some trauma in this town,” said Baker. He said he has terminated people before but never felt this way. “We recently terminated a young lady and I felt filthy,” said Baker. He said he sat in the closed session meeting and there wasn’t “a damn reason” that came out as to why she was fired. “As far as what was said in the newspaper…’going in a different direction,’” Baker said. “That was never said in the meeting.” He continued to say that it was a “filthy, nasty thing that happened,” to someone he felt could have been a star. “She will survive,” Baker said. “I’m not sure the town will.
I know for a fact that no one gave hate for.” He told residents in the audiher an evaluation or review.” Miller replied that Martin ence when election time comes isn’t the first manager Tryon to use the power of their vote. Baker responded that no one has not given an evaluation to before firing. He said as long as will ever accuse him of not the majority of the board votes, working for the board, mentioning that earlier Tuesday he met “that’s how business is done.” “It’s a difference of opinion,” Miller at the cemetery for town business. Miller said. “I do not “ H o p e f u l l y “I’ve been here nine forget and I do we’ll move years and never had a not forgive,” on.” Baker said. Miller con- disagreement I couldn’t “That was distinued by say- move on from. We’re all gusting.” ing he’s had The diss o m e p r e t t y grown men and women. cussion took t o u g h d e c i - (This is) nothing to spew a break for a sions with pre- hate for.” few minutes vious board -- Roy Miller during citizen members, but comments on said they came back and worked on behalf of other issues until resident Steve King stood to say he didn’t get the citizens. “I’ve been here nine years to go to the last meeting when and never had a disagreement I Martin was fired, but he’s “emcouldn’t move on from,” Miller barrassed for this town for what said. “We’re all grown men and you did.” “It seems appalling to me,” women. (This is) nothing to spew said King. “I cannot believe you guys can do that kind of work in a town that’s open.” King continued to say the town didn’t give the manager a review and said council needs to fix its problems. He also congratulated Baker and Peoples for speaking up. Council held a closed session meeting on Friday, Feb. 8 for personnel and during open session decided to terminate Martin, who’d been employed with the town since September 2012. Miller and commissioners Doug Arbogast and Wim Woody voted to terminate Martin. According to the minutes from the meeting, Mayor Peoples entertained a motion to enter into closed session on Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. Arbogast made a motion to go into closed session and the motion carried 3-1 with Baker voting against. The minutes also state that during open session, mayor pro tem Miller and commissioners Arbogast and Woody were present with a parenthetical note stating, “Mayor Alan Peoples and Commissioner George
Jim Wiprut, H.I.S.
Baker were not present, both having left the meeting during the prior closed session portion.” King’s comment during Tuesday night’s meeting sparked Miller to respond. “When you make assumptions make sure they’re factual,” Miller said to King. He told King he didn’t understand his applauding the mayor and Baker, when, “the last manager firing was right here,” as Miller pointed to Peoples. “I didn’t see you (King) at the meeting when we fired Mr. (Justin) Hembree.” Martin’s firing came just over a year after Tryon fired former town manager Justin Hembree, who worked for the town for approximately three years. Hembree’s firing came under scrutiny immediately because council held a meeting without notifying the public. Council later said they made a procedural mistake by not taking a vote to fire Hembree and officially terminated his position during a later open session meeting. Peoples responded to Miller on Tuesday night that he did a review for Hembree, but Miller quickly said he never did one. Miller asked Baker if the town gave Hembree a review. “In fairness to Mr. Miller, not while I was commissioner,” Baker admitted. “Not that that makes Martin’s right. Two wrongs don’t make a right. If you remember, I was kind of hot over that too.” Following Tuesday’s meeting, council went into closed session for personnel reasons and to approve closed session minutes and quickly returned. Council directed staff to advertise for a permanent manager. The town also on Feb. 8 appointed fire chief and code enforcer Joey Davis as interim town manager. Davis also served in all positions between Hembree and Martin’s employments spanning from January 2012 until Martin’s hiring in September 2012. Commissioner Wim Woody was absent during Tuesday night’s meeting.
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Obituaries
William H. “Bill” Ryan William H. “Bill” Ryan, 75, of Chisholm Street, Saluda died Wednesday, Feb. 20 in Elizabeth House, Hendersonville, N.C. Born in Woodbury, N.J., he was the son of the late Anne Ayers Porter and William Henry Ryan. A well known artist and art teacher, he began his study of art with his mother, an accomplished artist. Bill graduated from the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, V.A.
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Herman Joseph Schlueter Herman Joseph (Joe) Schlueter died peacefully on Mond a y, F e b . 18, at his home in Tryon, with his wife Rosy; son, Timothy; and daughter, Patricia at his side. Joe was born on April 9, 1936, in Negley, Ohio, to Henry and Martha Schlueter. He attended John Carroll University in Cleveland and Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, entered the naval air training command in Pensecola, Fla., and received his wings as a naval aviator on August 11, 1959. Joe flew the Atlantic Barrier when based in Argentia, Newfoundland, from 1959 to 1963 as a Lieutenant. Much of his later work career was spent as a captain f o r Tr a n s - Wo r l d A i r l i n e s . After retirement, he devoted his life to Habitat for Humanity, and spent his spare time woodworking. He was not a
and continued his studies at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Penn. While working in New York City, he continued his studies at several classes and workshops at the Arts Students League as well as with several local artists. Bill moved to Charleston, S.C. in l970 and taught art in the public school system. While there he, along with four other teachers, created a guide to teaching art in the elementary school which is still being used as the basis for elementary art education in South Carolina. Bill came to Saluda in l981 where he con-
bad golfer. He is survived by his wife, Rosy, and daughter, Patricia, of Tryon; his son, Timothy of California, by his sisters Margaret, of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Terry, of Ridgefield, Conn., and by three nephews in Connecticut. He is remembered by all as a remarkably generous soul. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2013 in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Tryon, NC with Father John Eckert officiating. Burial will follow Mass in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Landrum, S.C. A visitation will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013 in McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon with a Rosary service to follow at 5 p.m. with Deacon Joseph Fugere officiating. A celebration of Joe’s life will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2013 at the home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity, 132 N. Trade Ave. Landrum, S.C. 29356 or to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 130 Forest Glen Dr. Columbus, N.C. 28722. An online guest register is available at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com
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centrated on watercolor and oil landscapes of the area. Locally he has taught art with the Tryon Painters and Sculptors, Isothermal Community College and Blue Ridge Community College. He has received awards and commendations in several East Coast shows and his art hangs in collections throughout the United States. Bill was a partner in Ryan Boyle Antiques, Saluda, N.C. since l980. Surviving are: his partner of 40 years, James T. “Jim” Boyle of Saluda; a brother, Edward Porter Ryan (Barbara) of Wenonah, N.J. and a nephew,
William H. Ryan (Eileen) of New Mexico. Also surviving are a great-nephew and several cousins. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2013 in the Saluda Party and Event Center, Friendship Church Road, Saluda, N.C. from 2 to 4 p.m. Memorials may be made to Elizabeth House, Four Seasons Hospice, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731. An on-line guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.
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Citizens must be careful for future
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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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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.
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LaurelHurst residents discover their rhythm Drumming benefits brain activity It got loud at LaurelHurst one day last week as 16 residents formed a circle and whacked on some drums. Instructor Linda Powell taught the residents how to play easy melodies and how to “speak” to each other with their drums. They ended by playing low and getting louder and louder until they all ended with one big thump. Only one resident had ever played a drum before, but it didn’t matter; Powell had everyone playing and laughing in no time. She told participants that drumming was good for the brain because it causes dendrites to grow. According to Wikipedia, dendrites are the branched projections of a neuron that act to conduct the electrochemical stimulation received from other neural cells to the cell body of the neuron from which the dendrites project. What a great thing to happen - fun drumming and bigger brains. – article submitted by Jennifer Thompson
Helen MacClain, instructor Linda Powell, Jackie Vann, Grace Beach, Eileen Grippo and Jane Scarborough enjoy a great afternoon of music. Bottom: Lois Ballentine and Doris Stanley find their rhythm and laugh while doing so. (photos submitted by Jennifer Thompson)
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Early childhood critical to our community’s economy Last week’s appointment and resignation of the state’s director of the Division of Child Development and Early Education brought the issue of young children to the forefront. Let’s hope it stays it there. Investments in early child care and education programs are critical to our community’s enduring economic success. We will continue to need employees with hard skills in math, reading and writing as well as important “soft” skills such as communication, collaboration and critical thinking. These necessary skills are developed in the first five years of life. Ninety percent of critical brain
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development happens during that social services and better jobs. There are only 2,000 days from time. The actual wiring that forms the brain’s architecture happens the time a baby is born to when that in infancy and early childhood. child begins kindergarten. InvestAnd how that wiring is formed, ing in those early days produces a either as a strong or weak founda- lifetime of results for children, the communities in tion, depends on a child’s earliest Early Education which they live and our ability experiences. to compete in a For a strong foundation, children need strong global economy. Resource: Time to sign up for families, environments that support healthy outcomes and early pre-K. Polk County Schools has care and education programs that started taking applications for are safe and provide opportunities Polk County’s Preschool Profor learning. High quality early gram.There are four locations: education programs yield higher Saluda, Sunny View, Polk Central graduation rates, reduced crime, and Tryon Elementary/Forbes. higher earnings, less reliance on The applications are available at
Stearns and at any elementary school office, DSS and the health department. Along with a completed child intake form and permission form, they must have a copy of the following items: official birth certificate, adoption or custodial orders if applicable, immunization record, proof of family income (copy of the 2012 income tax return or W2 forms), health assessment/physical, proof of residency in Polk County (a recent utility bill with a street address, a rental or lease agreement, etc.). - written by Barry Gold, Partnership for Children of the Foothills
maintain a list of valuables, from TVs to wedding sets, but I don’t think it should be posted online. The number of companies, government agencies, and personal computers being hacked these days grows faster than someone’s list. I do not recommend that you create a shopping list, with serial numbers, photos, location, value, date purchased, etc. for future criminals to hack. In addition, I could not find on this company’s website any mention of liability insurance in case they cannot safeguard your information. When you do make your list, print it and store it in a safe place — safety deposit box, maybe.
Again, I don’t recommend your computer being a safe place. Someone might steal it or hack it. I do realize that our home insurance companies may require some of our property to be listed in detail with the insurance company. They are insurance companies with insurance. However, this site does allow us to report stolen property and national reporting site of stolen property seems like a great idea. To me, this is a worthy service. One is able to list items stolen with hopes that stores and police agencies will use this service to help return our property. - Ron Pankey, Tryon
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All those who have goods or services to donate for our auction, please contact me at 828-859-5835 or any other way, I am easy to find. Tickets will be $20 each and well worth it. Order early, I expect to sell out this year. There will be a reminder and further information each month. Don’t miss this very special event, it means so much to me and my precious kids. God bless. – Leonard Rizzo, Columbus
To the editor: The recent article submitted by Polk County Sheriff’s Office that “encourages all residents to use a free online system” to list their valuables is both good and bad. First, I agree we should
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Lennie’s Kids Gala To the editor: On Sunday, May 26 from 4-7 p.m., Tryon Estates will host Lennie’s Kids Gala for the second year in a row. Last year was a smashing success and many of my kids were helped through your efforts. This year will be the sixth-annual event and Lennie’s Kids needs donations.
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Jackson discusses Lincoln with Kiwanians Tryon resident Jim Jackson (right) spoke to the Tr yon K i wa n i s C l u b a b o u t t h e presidency of Abraham Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 6. Jackson spoke to the club about the nation’s 16th president on coincidentally the same day that the movie about Lincoln opened at the Tryon Theatre. Here Kiwanian Tollie Ross, left, presents Jackson with a children’s book that will be donated by the club to a local doctor’s office in Jackson’s honor. (photo by Samantha Hurst)
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Green Creek Fire Department to commemorate 50 years Many thanks to those dedi- Department, 8645 NC Hwy. 9 S, cated volunteers (past and pres- Columbus, N.C. 28722. A number of area residents ent) of the Green Creek Fire Department who have served choose to be married on, or the people of our area so well near Valentine’s Day each year, throughout the past 49 years, and my congratulations go out including William Henry Page to all those couples celebrating wedding anniversaries this and Ray Brown. So many people in our com- month, including Barry and munity have given so much of Kay Gee, Preston and Margaret Collins, Laddy their time and The View and Teresa Edenergy to keep wards, Wilma us safe. When From you see a fireSandy Plains and Lewis Williams, Bob and man, or a forOpal Sauve Linda Holbert, mer fireman, 828-863-2437 Debbie and please thank Roger Turner, and Jeff and Kerry them. Fire Chief Michael Herman Arrowood. Happy Birthday wishes go says plans are underway to celebrate the department’s 50th out to Kim Jolley, Jacob Pittman, anniversary in January 2014. Julie Stott, David Blackwell, Meantime, the fire department Laddy Edwards, Kay Rice, needs our help with fundraising. Carolyn Fagan Stubblefield, If you can help buy uniforms, and Ken, Kenny and J.J. Sauve. please send your donations to Congratulations to all of you. If you saw the Superbowl The Green Creek Volunteer Fire
This tanker truck from the Green Creek Fire Department was admired by many as it traveled along the parade route at the Green Creek Heritage Festival last September. The 15th-annual Green Creek Heritage Festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7. (photo submitted)
commercial with the late Paul Harvey’s voice saying, “So God made a farmer” you will understand why this farmer’s daughter loved it so very much. Harvey’s unique talent was evident as he began that two minute story with “On the eighth day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, ‘I need a caretaker … so God made a farmer.” Harvey mentioned a number of qualities (patience, strength, endurance, family man, love) that farmers must have, then he ended each attribute with “so God made a farmer.” My farmer father had all the attributes that Paul Harvey mentioned, and this two-minute commercial brought tears to my eyes as I watched and listened. That night, it was posted on facebook numerous times, and has been mentioned in newspapers across the country. If you have the opportunity to watch it, please do. I realize that I’m not the only farmer’s daughter that loved that commercial, but I am sure that none could have enjoyed it as much as I did. When Allen Pruette sent me some wonderful old copies of the Polk County News from the 1930s, I was delighted to learn so much about life in Polk County before I was born. Many of the people mentioned in those
newspapers still have relatives living here today. In the March 21, 1930 issue of The Polk County News, Mrs. Broadus (Edna) Stott, from Hickory Grove community, a correspondent, was complimented by a subscriber and by the editor in a lengthy article. Also in the March 21, 1930 newspaper, a correspondent from Cooper’s Gap, Mrs. R.R. Wilson wrote, “The forest fire broke out in this community near the Big Level Church and burned over quite a bit of territory, but Fire Wardens J.M. McGuinn and Belton Jackson, with a bunch of men, soon had it under control.” Another correspondent, Mrs. Clint Cudd from New Hope (in Green Creek) wrote: “Preacher Blanton filled his regular appointment at Sandy Springs Sunday, preaching on ‘The Sins of the Church Today.’ Mrs. Cudd also wrote, ”A large crowd attended the Epworth League at New Hope Church Sunday afternoon.” I wonder if the “Epworth League” could have been a church group, a civic group or a political group. If anyone knows what the words, Epworth League means, or if you have any news of this area, please call me at 828-863-2437.
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Go Fly a Kite Day at FENCE March 10 The winds of March blow strong and that’s a good thing for the kite flying crowd that descends on Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE) each year for Go Fly a Kite Day. For 2013 the kites will fly on March 10 starting at 1 p.m. Hawks Ridge Hill, behind FENCE Center, is the perfect place to practice your spins, dips and soaring. There are great easy hikes around the FENCE land and wonderful bird watching all over the property for families to enjoy themselves before the kites take off or after the kites have landed. Bring a picnic and plan to enjoy the day at FENCE. Free kites are available for the first 200 participants. Go Fly a Kite Day is made possible by the Kirby Foundation at Polk County Community Foundation (PCCF). FENCE is proud to partner with PCCF to provide enrichment and enjoyment to Polk County and beyond. The mission of Foothills Equestrian Nature Center is to provide facilities and focus
Families make their way up Hawks Ridge Hill behind FENCE for last year’s Go Fly A Kite Day. (photo submitted)
for education, recreation and preservation in nature studies and equestrian activities with the aim of enhancing these endeavors to enrich the quality of life for the community.
For more information about Go Fly A Kite Day or other FENCE programs call 828-8599021 or email info@fence.org. – article submitted by Carrie Knox
Saluda Mountain bridge results for Feb. 18 games Saluda Mountain Duplicate Bridge results for Feb. 18 are first Virginia Ambrose, second Marcia Burns and Talley Wannamaker.
Games are played at the Saluda Center on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. with a discussion session before game at 12:45 p.m. A partner is guaranteed.
On Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. at the Saluda Center the lessons on bidding continue. – article submitted by Tollie Ross
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track and golf teams will meet Monday, Feb 25. Parents/guardians of students who have never played a sport at LHS will need to meet at 6:30 p.m. while parents of students who have played before should meet at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Landrum Library, free yoga classes. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Limited to first 30 people. Thermal Belt Stamp Club, first and third Mondays of each month,
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