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Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Vol. 86 / No. 17

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Friday, February 22, 2013

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Landrum Library will have a program for home schooled children on Thursday, Feb. 28 at 2 pm. Students will discover what makes a hover craft “hover.” They will also get to make and experiment with their own balloon rockets. All materials will be provided. For more information call 457-2218.

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

Today

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. (Continued on page 2)

The start of the workday just like any other; OK, maybe a little exaggerated, but make sure to join the cast of TLT’s production of “9 to 5: the Musical” opening tonight at the Tryon Fine Arts Center for the best work day you ever had. Performances this week are Feb. 22-23 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 24 at 3 p.m. The box office is open at the TLT Workshop Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. with additional hours on Tuesday and Thursday from 4-7 p.m. Call 828-859-2466 anytime. The box office is also open at TFAC 1 ½ hours before the show. Group discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. So carpool. Go to work! (photo submitted by Elvin Clark)

Tryon ABC store to reopen with town’s assistance Town to co-sign up to $30k loan by Leah Justice

Tryon Town Council heard news from its ABC board this week that the ABC store can reopen, pending approval of a loan. The store has been closed since September following the town and state doing an audit

and inventory of the store. Council met Tuesday, Feb. 19 and heard from ABC board chair Richard Rardin and members Dennis Durham and Debra Isabell, who asked council to co-sign a $25,000 loan. Rardin said since the store closed the board has been working to gather all the information needed and part of that entailed

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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. 828-625-1689. 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 828-899-0673 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 Mar-

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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. 828-7499245. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www.saluda.com. Democratic Women Club, will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 25 at 11 a.m. at the Democratic Headquarters in Columbus. This will be a working meeting and lunch will be served. Everyone is welcome. 828-894-3219. 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. 8595051. 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. 894-2340.

Friday, February 22, 2013

Local Weather Forecast:

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Tomorrow

Moon Phase

Today: Showers, with 60 percent chance of rain. High 42, low 39. Saturday: ShowShowers ers, with 80 percent chance of rain. High 60, low 38.

Showers

Sunday: Partly cloudy, with 10 percent chance of rain. High 63, low 40. Monday: Showers, with 50 percent chance of rain. High 51, low 39. Wednesday’s weather was: High 52, low 33, no rain.

Obituaries Margaret Marshall Darsie Carter, p. 12 Ruth Bostick Arledge, p. 14 Nancy McPherson, p. 15

LHS spring sports meeting, All Landrum High School varsity and JV baseball and boys and girls 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, 7:30 p.m., Tryon Federal Bank, Columbus. Visitors welcome. Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 8 p.m., Columbus Presbyterian Church.

Tuesday

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Tuesdays, Ozone Drive and Hwy. 176, Saluda. Polk County Transportation Authority, makes a regular trip to Hendersonville on the first and third Tuesday of each month. 894-8203. The Meeting Place Senior Center, beginner/intermediate pilates, 8:30 a.m.; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; devotions and art class, 10 a.m.; Let’s move...Let’s move dance, 10:30 a.m.; bingo, 12:30

p.m. 828-894-0001. House of Flags, open Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Columbus. Polk County Historical Association Museum open Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. LIFECare of Polk County/ Adult Day Health Care provides services Monday - Friday. Pet therapy every Tuesday is an opportunity for participants to interact with a trained pet therapy dog in a safe and meaningful environment. Call 828-894-2007 for more info. Landrum Library, Book Discussion Group, fourth Tuesday every month, 10:30 a.m. at the library. 864-457-2218. Cracker Barrel, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, conference room, Congregational Church. Free lunch at Mt. Valley, Free lunch available every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Mt. Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church on Hwy. 176. Saluda Welcome Table, every Tuesday, dinner will be served from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Saluda United Methodist Church. All are welcomed. Donations accepted. Al-Anon Family Group meets (Continued on page 31)

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Stripping away old façade of depot A crew with Daniel Owens Construction Wednesday, Feb. 20 was seen demolishing the old siding from the outside of the Landrum Depot to reveal the original side doors and windows, as well as signatures of many people written on walls inside. The historic building is currently in the first phase of renovations. The effort is expected to cost the city more than $350,000 and take six months to complete. (photo by Samantha Hurst)

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Friday, February 22, 2013

scenario. At $25,000, the loan repayment would cost $5,640 annually. and the store plans to reduce the “We the board feel confident hours of operation. The store this will work,” Durham said. would open at 12 noon instead Durham also said he hopes of 10 a.m. and be open until 8 the store could be reopened p.m. as it used to be Monday by mid-March with plans not through Saturday. to sell wine and mixers, only Durham is basing his figures spirits. Durham said the store on $40,000 a year for wages to will only sell items people can’t operate the store, with a man- get anywhere else except in ager receivSouth Caroliing $24,000 na so the store a year with a “I haven’t come across doesn’t com$6,000 initia- one person who hasn’t pete with local tive. Durham businesses who wanted the store to said making sell other items the reopening reopen. It would just be such as wine. work depends a shame to have another Commison hiring the sioner George right manager. (business) close up.” Baker thanked -- Debra Isabell the ABC board “No one knows the fufor their work. ture,” Durham “If we detold commiscide to do this sioners. “It pretty much comes I don’t want to hold this up andown to a service for the com- other day,” Baker said. “I think munity.” you’ve presented us with a real Durham’s budget included clear cut option. We need to three scenarios, with the first decide one, if we want an ABC based on receiving $325,000 a store and two, if we want to stick year in sales, the second receiv- our necks out.” ing $350,000 annually in sales Commissioners unanimously and the third receiving $375,000 approved co-signing a loan not annually in sales. The first two to exceed $30,000. end with slight losses for the Isabell said she has spoken to store, with negative $6,164 and restaurants who have agreed to negative $789 respectively. The purchase liquor from the store. $375,000 annual sales budget “I haven’t come across one ends with a $4,586 profit, ac- person who hasn’t wanted the cording to Durham’s budget. store to reopen,” Isabell said. “It The store pays $86,250 annu- would just be a shame to have ally to the state for the $375,000 another (business) close up.” (continued from page 1)

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Edwards retires as elections director after 31 years Public reception Thurs., Feb. 28 by Leah Justice

Polk County Board of Elections Director Dale Edwards began her position when she was just 20 years old. Her last day with the county will be next Thursday, Feb. 28 when a reception will be held at the Womack building in Columbus from 3-5 p.m. Edwards grew up in Green Creek, graduated from Polk Central High School and attended Spartanburg Methodist College. Her first memory of elections was when she was a young girl waiting outside the courthouse to hear that her now late father, Glenn York, was elected to the Polk County School Board. Edwards’ mother is Dot York. When she started her job, the Womack building didn’t exist, but she worked in a small brick building that sat where the Womack building is today. Edwards said she started with just an adding machine and an old typewriter. She said she had to light a kerosene heater with a wire coat hanger and a piece of paper on the end for heat. Edwards began in March 1982, taking over for Donna Butler and handled her first election that May. In the beginning of Edwards’ career, Polk County voted with lever machines. The county has had some type of voting machine since 1964, with votes done by paper ballot prior to that. Polk County Board of Elections Chair Becky Kennedy says Polk County has been fortunate to have a director like Edwards, “who is a walking text book on the election process.” “A lot of what she knows has been self-taught,” Kennedy said. “Other directors in our district often call her for direction, which says a lot about her.” Edwards said she’s seen a lot of positive changes in the county over the years as well as interesting elec-

tion years. She said getting her first computer at the county in 1986 was a big deal and she has watched three courthouse renovations, as well as the construction of the Womack building. She said 2004 was probably the worst election she directed because of new voting machines and five amendments on the ballot. And the 2008 presidential election was memorable because it was probably the highest voter turnout in Polk history. “I’m truly going to miss my board members,” Edwards said naming every one beginning in 1981. Edwards said Annie Bell Gilbert was on the board of elections when she was hired and Gilbert continued on the board until 2004. Other board of election members since Edwards’ hire included Ray Watson, Hall Arledge, Ellis Fincher Sr., Charlie Feagan, Doug Stirling, Ruth Sutherland, JoAnn Moss and Elvin Clark. Current members are Kennedy, Judy Arledge and George Comparetto. “I have been proud to serve on her board and work by her side often through stressful times,” Kennedy said. “Perhaps you would have to be a part of the election process to truly appreciate the wonderful job Dale has done ... and to be able to feel the void that is taking place. Dale is one of a kind and the best of the best in my book.” Edwards said she has a very helpful deputy director, Karen Lawrence and a great replacement, Tracy Waters, who was hired earlier this year. Edwards said besides spending time with her grandson, Paxton, and working on her farm, she plans to do some catering and travel. And of course she will continue to attend Polk County High School football games as she’s volunteered with the PCHS Boosters since 2001. Edwards has been married to Danny Edwards since 1981 and they have two children, Danielle (Grant) Gibbs and Ethan (Lindsey) Edwards.

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Friday, February 22, 2013

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victed of speeding 106 mph in a 65 mph zone. Sullins was sentenced to one year unsupervised probation, a $106 fine and court costs. Timothy Ryan Sutton was convicted of speeding 99 mph in a 65 mph zone. Sutton was sentenced to one year unsupervised probation, a $99 fine and court costs. Joshua Corbet Thigpen was convicted of speeding 94 mph in

a 65 mph zone. Thigpen was fined $94 and court costs. Jon Arnold Vanorsdale was convicted of level 5 driving while impaired and driving after consuming under 21. Vanorsdale was sentenced to one year unsupervised probation, 24 hours of community service and court costs. Austin James Watters was convicted of speeding 95 mph in a 65 mph zone. Watters was sentenced to one year unsupervised probation, a $95 fine and court costs.

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Obituaries

Margaret Marshall Darsie Carter Margaret Marshall Darsie Carter as she was known as “Peggy” passed peacefully on Feb. 19 at 8 a.m. at the home of her youngest son, William Carter and his wife, Marcea, in Charlotte, N.C. She was 93 years young. She had been a part time resident of New Zealand, loved Golden Bay, and her home in Pakawau since first visiting New Zealand in 1997. The rest of the year she lived in Tryon. Peggy leaves her three sons, Landon and his wife, Diane, Terry and his wife, Benta, and William and his wife, Marcea; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Born in Baltimore, Md. on Sept. 20, 1919, Peggy lived a privileged life of private schools, debutante parties, world travel, fox hunting and horseback riding. She was passionate about horses and fox hunted all her life. She and her late husband, George, had their own hounds and registered hunt in the U.S. She was a strong proponent of not killing any of the foxes they chased and she would always whip off the hounds before a kill. She continued to ride and love horses until she was 90. A fox hunting accident where she injured her hip curtailed her equestrian activities. She had many passions that she wrote about, taught and donated to help make the world a better place. She wanted to do all she could to eliminate prejudice between people. She was an outspoken advocate of recycling and protecting the environment. She loved all animals, but especially horses and cats. Peggy is the original animal whisperer who had numerous experiences of cats and horses communicating

Friday, February 22, 2013

with her. She wrote articles in local newspapers and she walked her talk, showing people how to care for each other, take care of animals and she encouraged people to wake up, urging them to “Save the planet” whenever anyone would listen. Throughout her life she helped many young people in a variety of ways. She was a consummate teacher, always educating anyone who was open to new concepts or behaviors. There are scattered people throughout the world, of all ages, who will remember their conversation with Peggy, “The Story Lady,” who never tired of sharing, caring and helping someone grow. She was a strong willed woman who never gave up, and was never sick in more than 50 years, claiming she didn’t have time for it! She said she has always been happy and even wondered over the years why she was so fortunate to have such a wonderful, fulfilling and happy life. Before she passed she was looking forward to passing over to the other side so she could learn more about her past lives and the lessons she was here to learn this lifetime. She was looking forward to seeing George Carter, the love of her life, who passed away in 1996. Since she first took a course on world religions in the 1950s, she always believed that at their core, all religions were based on the same tenants to live by, an expression of love. It was a constant enigma to her that the leaders of our world could not resolve their differences and create a sustainable world that worked for everyone. Peggy has been a devotee of Satya Sai Baba since 1972 when she first met him in India when visiting her son, Landon, who was studying and meditating there. She was looking forward to reincarnating, hopefully close to the place and time when Sai Baba will reincarnate. Maybe we will meet her again… In the meantime, she will certainly be missed.

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Landrum COMMERCIAL -Prime corner lot zoned for light commercial, suitable for doctor/dental offices or other business. Dwelling was removed from the property, driveway remains. This property can also be purchased with the adjoining property. $141,000. Roberta Heinrich 828-817-5080 Gillette Woods-Tryon - Best remaining lot in desirable Gillette Woods! 2.19 gently sloping, wooded & private, yet just minutes from amenities of Tryon shops, restaurants & businesses. Creek in rear. $62,900. Jean Wagner 828-817-9291

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Ruth Bostick Arledge Ruth Rueneta Bostick Arledge, 85, of Asheville, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, at Select Specialty Hospital in Carrollton, Texas (Dallas/Fort Worth). Ruth was born in St. Louis, Mo. on Jan. 9, 1928 to the late Rueneta Snellings Bostick and Virgil LaRue Bostick. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Lawrence Allen Arledge, former US Marine Corps; veteran of WWII and owner of Exxon and Amoco service stations in Asheville. Ruth attended the Plonk School of the Creative Arts on Charlotte Street in Asheville, N.C., then earned an associate’s degree at Lenoir-Rhyne College, Hickory, where she later served as acting registrar. She was an executive assistant in the Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C. She married Lawrence Allen Arledge of Columbus, Feb. 14, 1954, and became a homemaker and mother. In the mid-1980s, she worked as a caregiver at Givens Estates and elsewhere in the vicinity. In recent years, she lived with her elder son in the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas where she attended Stonebriar Community

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Church, Frisco, Texas. She was a church soloist throughout North Carolina and choir member, in her youth, and had a lifelong passion for great church, classical and theatrical music. She is survived by her three children, Lawrence Allen Arledge Jr. of Frisco, Texas; Cheryl Lynn Arledge [Lynn] of Greensboro, N.C.; and Curtis Yates Arledge and his wife, Diane, of Darien, Conn. and their four children. She is also survived by two sisters, Shirley Bostick Casey of Anderson, S.C. and Rueneta Bostick Barclay of Keller, Texas, as well as three nieces in South Carolina and Texas. Visitation will held at Groce Funeral Home, on Tunnel Road, on Friday, Feb. 22, from 6-8 p.m. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 in Beverly Hills Baptist Church of Asheville, N.C. with Dr. Billy King officiating. The service will begin at noon. A graveside service will be held at the Columbus Baptist Church cemetery, in Columbus at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family graciously asks that you consider a memorial contribution in Ruth’s memory to either Autism Speaks, 1060 State Road, 2nd Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540 or to the Baptist Children’s Homes of N.C., P.O. Box 338, Thomasville, N.C. 27361-0338. The online register is available at www.grocefuneralhome.com.

Celebrate Black History Month Feb. 24 Pastor Phillip Forney and the Wheat Creek Baptist Church family would like to invite the community to worship with them on Sunday, Feb. 24 at 3 p.m. as they celebrate Black History Month.

Letter to the Editor

Trash

To the editor: Did anyone see or hear someone steal garbage on Warrior Drive Monday, Feb. 4 between 6

There will be a presentation by the church’s youth and guest speaker Rev. Keith Knox. Knox is pastor of Garrison Chapel Baptist Church in Tryon. – article submitted by Lesley Miller

and 9 a.m.? If so, call the sheriff at 894-3001. Remember, never put personal, business, financial, credit card, social security or medical information in your trash. – Monica Bratsch, Tryon

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Nancy McPherson Nancy Evelyn Barnes McPherson, 75, of Tryon passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Feb. 20, 2013. She was born Nov. 7, 1937 in Gastonia, the daughter of George and Nancy Barnes. She graduated from business school in Gastonia and received her bachelor of arts in education, Cum Laude, from the University of Indiana in 1974. In 1958 she married Dr. James C. McPherson at Olney Presbyterian Church in Gastonia. They were happily married for 54 years. Mrs. McPherson taught el-

ementary school in Indiana, Ill., and 20 years in the Tryon area. She was honored as teacher of the year in Polk County. After retirement, Nancy was very active in the Tryon community. She loved her church, Tryon Presbyterian, and was very involved there. She led the Stephen Ministry program, was a member of the PYPs, was involved in the Sunday school program, and served as an elder at Tryon Presbyterian. In addition, Nancy was an officer for AAUW, an active member of the retired teacher’s associa-

tion, and was very active in our political process. Formerly she was on the board of the Lanier Library. It’s no surprise that Nancy was also a proud honoree of the Second Wind Hall of Fame. Nancy will be remembered for her sense of fun, her commitment to helping others and her love for God. Nancy is survived by her husband Jim; her son, Van and Diane McPherson of Taylorsville; a daughter, Marty and Eric Payne of Bloomington, Ill.; a brother, John and Bonnie Barnes of Or-

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lando, Fla.; two grandchildren, CJ McPherson and Shannon Payne, and several beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, two brothers and a sister. Services will be held at Tryon Presbyterian Church, 430 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, North Carolina at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26. A reception will follow the service. Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills or Tryon Presbyterian Church.

Letter to the Editor

The badgered mistake

To the editor: In my letter of Feb. 15 I correctly wrote beavers the first time and incorrectly used “badgers” the next time. On Feb. 20 the two writers for changing our “no trapping on another person’s land even with their permission law” were nice enough to point out by kidding me that we do not have badgers in North Carolina. Now, being curious, I googled it and was surprised to find from the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, “Any of various burrowing mammals of the weasel family that are widely distributed in North America.” I could not believe my eyes. Could I have been mistakenly correct? I decided to search further and found on Wiki Answers: “There are American Badgers found from western N.C. to central N.C.” I feel I cannot take credit but just got lucky. If they are correct do you folks think that the weasels are lucky or smart enough to know the traps are just for beavers and coyotes and not badgers? - Stan Mazur, Mill Spring

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Letter to the Editor

Town manager fired

To the editor: When I read that the newlyhired city manager had been fired, I felt certain her firing was not for job performance issues. From all I had read, she was doing a great job. I also felt as John Calure did that the reasons given were bogus (change of direction, blah, blah, blah). When the article said the decision was unanimous, I was certain there was a bigger story. Unanimous? Really? Now I find out that it wasn’t unanimous at all. Three men (Miller, Arbogast and Woody) decided her fate without so much as a hearing or evaluation.) I assume those who absented themselves were either not in favor of her firing or wanted to distance themselves from it. To me, they acted in a

Letter to the Editor

Trapping To the editor: I agree with Mr. Stein Mazur in his letter of Feb. 15 Does wildlife really know best? Reinstating trapping is a money issue. Our “wildlife officers” are not representing the wildlife they are here to protect and “manage.” Apparently they know nothing of what beavers do for our environment that is positive. They create small wetlands that encourage

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cowardly fashion. (Don’t we need some stout-hearted women on the council?) We don’t know the true story but I bet it would rival some of the doings at Downton Abbey. Perhaps she offended one of the three, perhaps by standing up for her values. After all, ‘the boss’ prefers and demands compliance. This horribly executed termination reflects badly on Tryon. Now they’re advertising for a new town manager. Who’d want such a toxic position? Certainly not another young person with star potential looking to build a career. (‘What? Take a job in Tryon! Are you crazy?’) And how much is this repetitive hiring and firing costing Tryon. (Yep, as Calure stated, water rates will be going up.) I wish the former town manager luck. I believe she will be a star in another, better-governed town. – Dorothy Kirk, Tryon

other flora and fauna to flourish. They are necessary for creating a diverse and healthy environment. The few trees they take down do not compare to the damage man has done. For biology officers not to know this is astonishing. Perhaps they should go back for a refresher course. Pretty soon humans will be the only species left alive on earth unless we learn to share this planet as was intended. - Regina Vaickus, Landrum

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Always consider potential what if situations arising in life “When we come close to those things that break us down, we touch those things that also break us open. And in that breaking open, we uncover our true nature.” ~Wayne Muller It was every single woman’s worst nightmare: midnight, a dead car on a deserted mountain two-lane road, no phone service, and freezing winds howling through a rocky gorge. Yes, that was me last Saturday night. I know you readers out there in Bulletin land get a steady supply of my orange slice o’ life tales inspired by whatever happens ‘in the moment’: dropping hot pizza on the back steps, adopting another rescue pup, car troubles, ocean breezes, art, along what’s going on in town. In sharing my own trails, travails and tales, I hope to inspire and encourage you — this time in thinking about

‘what if.’ What if something re- dark interior, I hunted the cell ally does happen — that thing phone in my pocketbook, AAA we all dread? card and glasses so I could see I’d been down in South Caro- the phone and card, all the while lina’s peaceful horse country for anxiously watching behind me for a lovely late-evening dinner party lights. Would I be rammed? Of with friends. At night I’ll take the course, at that time of night, there interstate up the mountain some- was no traffic, but just the thought times, but this had me shaktime figured I’d ing. As did bitSaluda be fine followter cold. ClumNews & ing a car-load sily punching Notations AAA’s 1-800 of friends to Tryon where I number, 911, by Bonnie Bardos waved good*HP, my son’s bye and headed cell number got up the narrow winding two-lane. nothing: no service in the gorge. Passing the twin bridges, I felt the Walking up the freezing incline, car lose power. Hmmmm. Push- a faint temporary bar showed, ing the gas pedal wasn’t working. enough to get AAA’s recorded Nothing. Dead car, in the road message. Then the phone lost on a blind curve, no clearance on service ... fingers shaking, I kept the side to roll back into. Trying punching on and on: until by in vain to restart the car, it was miracle reaching my son, enough no-go. A bad dream! to get him on his way. Flashers on, muddling in the During the long wait on that

deserted silent road, I lost my initial fear and felt a sense of ‘this will be OK.’ The night was clear black velvet spangled by sparkling stars; the river rushing steadily alongside. Bone-chilling, but so vast and beautiful — I would have missed those moments otherwise. Finally, my son parked behind with warning lights, a lone passerby was good Samaritan and promised to call the highway patrol when he got up to town. To make a long story short, the nice patrolman summoned AAA with a flat-bed trailer: he stayed almost an hour on the scene with blue lights flashing. Never have I been so glad to have those blue lights behind me! It was after 3 a.m. before I crawled in the sack, with a feeling of gratitude of being safe and sound. As I lay there, (Continued on page 19)

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

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ESTATE SALE EMPLOYMENT routes Tommy's SATURDAY 9--2, New Home Improvement * Drop & Hook Freight OPPORTUNITY Items Offered, Final Day, Roofs, renovations, siding, Family Atmosphere. The Town of Tryon Fire Prices Slashed! 941 Apply online at Department is seeking carpentry, decks, winwww.shiptruckservice.com Carolina Dr., Tryon, part-time workers to cover dows, screening. All Home or call 800-968-8552 & 859-6221 day-to-day activities, one Repairs. FREE Est. join our team of employee at any time. Home: (828) 859 - 5608. Professional Drivers. Employees will work shifts Cell: (828) 817 - 0436. Truck Service Inc. PPLIANCES which will be scheduled Forest City, NC. for Monday through Friday. Average hours MTB House of ABINETS Class A CDL Drivers worked per week will be Bargains #2 B.A.H. Express in Kings 16, and shall not exceed 10796 Hwy 11 and Concord, 24. Wages are $9 per Custom Cabinets Mountain Campobello, SC NC needs Class A CDL hour. Qualifications: posAppliances, Household Countertops, Complete Drivers for regional/OTR. session of valid NC Drivgoods, Lawn & Garden. Kitchen & Bathroom .34 cpm. 18 mo. + exp. er’s License (prefer Class Discounted prices. Remodels. 28 yrs. exp. req. Miles based on P.C. B or CDL), Level II FireTues.- Fri. 10a to 5p Free Est. Senior Discount. practical. Per diem avail., fighter certification by the 864-468-5317 JG’s: 864-316-3596, home weekends, assigned North Carolina Fire and 578-4100, 292-0104 Rescue Commission, and equip., excel. benefits, LEANING incentives/ log bonus. Call minimum EMT-Basic certification by the North Caro704-730-7060 or email ERVICES PECIALIZED steve@bahexpress.com lina Office of Emergency You Deserve a Break Medical Services; must ERVICES Try one of our specials! obtain approval from Polk EDICAL $10 off total week of County EMS system Gunsmithing ~ We Martin Luther King, Valwithin 90 days; minimum ENTAL buy Firearms entine $10 off, St. Patage 21; at least 5 years’ Rifles, Shotguns, Pisrick $5 off. 888-846-4049 experience in the fire servAUTUMN CARE tols, Revolvers, New or or 828-429-1390 ice in North Carolina; must OF SALUDA Used, Short or Long, reside within 10 miles of is looking for quality, Working or Not. Tryon Fire District boundaRaise your caring individuals to join 828-393-0067 ries. Send applications to hand if you our health care team. Tryon Town Clerk, 301 N. Positions available want your Trade St., Tryon, NC include: 28782. Telephone number business to RN Unit Supervisor is (828) 859-6655. Open AINTING make LESS (Days) until filled. EOE.

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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.

Dedicated Operation. Swing Transport seeks Drivers at Spartanburg facility. No-Touch, Great weekly pay, Benefits! CDL-A, 2yrs Exp. 1-864-597-1151 Polk County 911 Dis patcher Part-time as needed. Multi-tasker, clear speaking voice. Obtained certifications in 3 months. Applications at the county Manager’s office or call the 911 center at 828-894-0188 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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it dawned on me that if I’d been on the interstate, it could have been disastrous: a suddenly-dead car in three lanes of speeding traffic? Ouch. It was bad enough that it happened where it did: but sometimes the universe looks out for us, whether we realize it

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or not. After this tale, I encourage all of you to have a little emergency kit: this could happen to any one. Have water. A blanket. Phone. Cables. A good working flashlight. A flare. A satellite phone! And the list goes on. Long ago, I used to carry an emergency kit that my dad had given me. Maybe it’s time to get another.

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LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE EXECUTOR'S NOTICE Having qualified on the 5th day of February, 2013 as EXECUTOR of the Estate of Bennett E Hinsdale, Jr., deceased, late of Polk County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Executor on or before the 8th day of May, 2013 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate will please make immediate. This is the 8th day of February, 2013

Elizabeth H. Summey 153 Williston Way Moore, SC 29369 Wanted: Approximately 5 Executor of the acres for horse and house Estate Of Bennett E. in the Tryon/Columbus Hinsdale, Jr area. Call 828-894-7049

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Saluda Community Land Trust (SCLT) is sponsoring plots in Robinson Community Garden. There’ll be an early sign-up evening on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Saluda Library, and two more sign-up days, Wednesday, March 13 (followed by a potluck) and final sign-up on April 10. For information, contact

Tryon Daily Bulletin Feb. 8, 15, 22 and March 1, 2013 EST/HINSDALE JR. Selling your home? Advertise here and sell it faster. Call Classifieds at 828.859.9151.

Marilyn Prudhomme at 749-9172 or Carolyn Ashburn at carolyn@ skyrunner.net Art Notes: Random Arts on Ozone Drive is celebrating “Random Artists Gallery” month; the show continues through February 24. Calling all artists: get your application in for the 10th annual (Continued on page 20)

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Friday, February 22, 2013

First Polk Folk Farmer’s Day March 9

• Saluda News

The Mill Spring Agricultural Center will host its first Polk Folk Farmer’s Day March 9 at 9 a.m. The day will include the farmer’s market, demonstrations of homesteading hobbies like butter making, soap making and quilting. There will also be a quilt display and a heritage poultry swap/sale going on. Columnist, humorist and storyteller Bill Thompson from Our State magazine will speak about rural heritage and country wisdom. Thompson has written several books of fiction that have strong themes of rural heritage, and he will tell funny stories about country life. Thompson will start speaking a 1 p.m. on March 9 in the ag center auditorium. The event is free. – info submitted by Stephen Bishop

Saluda Arts Festival to be held May 18; visit Saluda.com for more details. Applications due by March 15. February birthdays include: Wylie Rauschenbach, Wesley Pace, Biddie Dawson, Amy Beeson, Chris Gianino, Ginny Jones. Jenna Igoe, Suzanne Igoe, Pam Thompson and Catherine Raymond. Sad note: our beloved Bill Ryan passed away this week. Bill has been a part of what makes Saluda special...and his partner Jim stayed by his side all along. Somewhere in heaven this day, Bill is painting among the flowers and birds he loved so well. As ever, thank you, dear readers in Bulletin land for reading this column! Keep in mind if you have something of note, feel free to email me at bbardos@gmail.com; or call 749-1153. You may also visit my website at bonniebardos.com

Stephen Bishop talks to visitors at the Mill Spring Agricultural Center about beekeeping and local honey during the center’s indoor market earlier this month. The center will hold its first Farmer’s Day on March 9. (photo by Samantha Hurst)

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Wine and a conversation about donkeys cheese The following is an actual conversation that occurred a few days before Christmas, within a gathering of Paul’s extended family and myself, in a respected restaurant, at the dinner table: Wine was involved. A cheap little Pinot, to be exact, when we laid it down 20 years ago. “Donkey cheese just sounds gross.” “The chef said it’s the biggest rage in Europe right now. Some Eastern-bloc tennis player supposedly bought up the world’s supply for his restaurants and it’s incredibly expensive.” “Why?” “Why the tennis player bought it or why is it expensive?” “Both.” “Because it’s supposed to be a delicacy and it’s very difficult to manufacture.”

“If Teddy is any indication,” Or a sheep?” (this came from Paul) “I would “I still think it sounds gross.” concur that it must be exceed“Why? People eat goat ingly difficult to manufacture. cheese and sheep cheese.” I can’t even imagine trying to “I can’t do sheep. Too much milk Teddy.” funk to the flavor.” “And I should think Ted“Yak cheese is supposed to dy can’t even imagine being be really funky. Like, really, milked.” (this came from me) really, funky.” “Considering “It all “I’m Just sounds very he’s a male.” “By the way, Saying…” M o n t e n e g r o Paul, how’s the to me.” broken finger?” “ W h e n by Pam Stone “Pretty have you ever much healed been to Monup.” tenegro?” “When people ask what hap“I haven’t, but I read that pened, do you say you were Angelina Jolie said her crosspushing a child away from the dressing daughter, Shiloh, or path of a speeding car, or do you Spanky, or whatever, looked tell the truth and say a donkey ‘ v e r y M o n t e n e g r o ’ a n d I broke it?” thought that sounded terribly “Hey, how do you milk a sophisticated. I’ve been waitdonkey, anyway?” ing for ages to toss that into a “How do you milk a goat? conversation.”

“Well, anyway, it’s supposed to cost something like a thousand bucks a kilo.” “I don’t even know how much a kilo is.” “Anyone who came of age in the ‘80s knows exactly how much a kilo is.” “Huh?” “Never mind. Eat your vegetables.” “Here’s my take on this,” I said, leaning back in my chair and waving away the waiter who had attempted to remove my wine glass when a thimbleful of ruby liquid remained in the bottom. “I think this tennis player thought he’d sell a lot of donkey cheese and it turns out no one wants to eat the stuff, so after spending well over a hundred grand, he’s got to find a way to get his money (Continued on page 23)

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Demetrius

Getting a chance at life Approximately 8 weeks ago, 9 Am-Staff pups were born at a breeder. Four died, three had problems and two viable pups were kept. Mom was sold because the breeder deemed her useless as the fifth sickly pup was allowed to die. Jessica rescued the remaining two and called me for help because the much larger female had a bulging eye and the smaller male was dragging his hind legs. Around a month ago, Heather, who owns my precious Jewel (pun intended), called about a

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up the dog,” I replied, “I don’t intend the effort and put Buster back in the same environment.” Jack Russell-Chihuahua mix Brad and Heather have done that was in trouble. “He’s only wonders with Jewel whom I a few months old and he walks consider one of my showcase like a spider,” Heather tear- kids and I will do what I can fully explained. for Heather I’d learned that because I trust Humane Society he was being Special Cases her heart. sold at a roadWhen I Leonard Rizzo side flea marwent to visit ket along with Jessica and the other pups and was given to Am-Staff pups, they were still its new owner for free. “They being bottle fed with some have other dogs and don’t have hard food. The beautiful things the means to care for Buster,” looked so pitiful but were defiHeather went on, “nor do they nitely being loved and cared intend to, I believe.” “I could for. “If I help them,” I asked only try to help if they’ll give Jessica “do you have homes

for them?” “Either way, Mr. Rizzo, they’re staying with me and I’ll help as much as I can.” I patted her cheek and smiled as I picked up and embraced the little male. “All right Jess, I’ll call Landrum vet and we’ll take them in tomorrow morning.” “Thank you Mr. Rizzo.” “No problem,” I replied, “I can only promise I’ll do the best I can. By the way,” I went on, “do they have names?” “No,” she answered tearfully “but aren’t they precious?” I laughed and said, “That’s perfect for her, we’ll call her Precious but this little guy needs a fighting name, (Continued on page 23)

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let’s call him Demetrius.” All you lovers of old movies will understand my purpose. At 8:45 a.m. the next day we arrived with the two pups and brought them into Dr. Donna Raines to be examined. Demetrius was getting x-rayed while Donna examined Precious’ eye and gave us good news. “Her eye was probably damaged while with the other pups, we’ll give her drops and it should clear up.” Little Demetrius didn’t fare as well; the x-rays depicted a spinal abnormality that was there since birth. Meanwhile Heather had called the night before and told me she had control of Buster as she once again pled on his behalf. “Meet me tomorrow morning at 11 at the shelter, I’ll make calls to set things up and figure out what can be done.” “Thanks Lennie,” Heather re-

sponded, and I could hear the trembling in her voice. “Don’t thank me yet sweetheart,” I replied, “let’s send our prayers up to God so that we can thank Him who makes all things possible.” Precious received her eye drops and Jessica was given instructions on how to administer them for the next five days. Demetrius received an acupuncture treatment and was sent home with instructions on how to use aqua therapy to get him to kick his legs and begin using those muscles. I was getting Donna and the girls all worked up as they could sense I was constantly fighting back tears of compassion. “We’ll take one step at a time,” I told Jessica, “keep the faith and we’ll see where things go.” At 11 a.m. the same day I met Heather and Buster at the FHS shelter. Amber (Cutie) had Buster checked in, took photos and saw that tests were done. Later that afternoon,

Dana (Blue Whale) took him to Landrum vet for x-rays and boarding. “I’ll meet you in the morning Heather and we’ll see what’s up.” The next day we learned that the ball joints in Buster’s hind legs are fused and he cannot flex them, hence Buster walks like a spider. Buster has stolen the hearts of all the staff at the vets especially Dr. Raines. Donna, the little softy, cuddles him like a child when she holds him. I’ve asked for his x-rays to be sent to the Upstate Vet Specialists and they’re anxious to see him. These are the sort of cases my tax free funds are handling. I will have further updates, hopefully all positive, but I wish those who’ve contributed and those who promised to do so to see how their donations are spent. You magnificent angels who’ve put their trust in me have given these precious kids of mine a new chance for life. Thanks for listening.

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back. So he created a demand by lying and saying there’s no more available and everyone will want it. Oldest trick in the world. In fact, I might try that with my book.” “But who would want donkey cheese even if there’s not any available?” “The producers of Fear Factor?” “Teddy gave me a rash.” (this from Lana) “From where he licked me. Last summer. All of a sudden on the flight home, my neck started burning like crazy.” “You didn’t wash? You didn’t wash it off before you left??” “There wasn’t time.” “How can you not make time to wash off donkey spittle?” “The waiter wants to know if you want to open another bottle.” (A chorus) “No!”

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Dangers of trans fat Did you know that much of Frozen foods can be loaded the processed food you might be with trans fats. Stick margarines, eating contains a killer? and shortenings like “Crisco” That’s right … a killer. “Trans also contain trans fats. Which fat” is so dangerous the Food and foods don’t contain any trans fat? Drug Administration requires it All unprocessed fruits, vegto be identified on food labels. etables and meats. All canned Just what are trans fats, and why fish, and unprocessed oils are are they so bad for us? trans fat free. Now we know what Trans fats are a result of the they are, but why are trans fats hydrogenation of oils. The first so bad for us? Trans fats wreak step of this process is the crush- havoc with our cells. They create ing of corn, soybeans, sunflower a surplus of “wrong fat” within or cotton seeds. This yields pure cells. This results in the damagvegetable oils that do have nutri- ing of cell membranes. In fact, ent benefits. However, these oils the whole integrity of our cells are then refined with deodorizing is compromised. The damage agents and bleaches. As the pro- doesn’t happen right away – cess of hydrogenation begins, a much like smoking –but make small amount of a metal catalyst, no mistake, trans fats do destroy like nickel, is cells. Most added to quickdestruction Diet & Exercise en the process. by David Crocker is done to the Hydrogenation heart and entire is completed by infusing hydro- circulatory system. Trans fats gen gas at very high pressure and make arteries soft and weak. heat. This changes the molecular These even raise LDL (bad) configuration of the once safe, cholesterol, while lowering HDL healthful oil, and creates a more (good) cholesterol. Trans fats plastic like substance, that is can even pass from a pregnant thicker and can hold a shape. In woman’s placenta to her unborn fact, once this process is com- child. plete, the resulting product is not Diets high in trans fats correan oil at all. This new product is late with risk for Type 2 diabetes. also solid at room temperature. And don’t think that just because Hydrogenated oils are found you see 0.5 to 1.0g trans fats on nowhere in nature, and always a nutrition label that you.re out contain deadly trans fatty acids of danger. 1.0g and under can be (trans fats). Why hydrogenated very detrimental to your health. oils anyway? Also, it’s possible for nutritional Manufacturers love these, labels to claim 0mg trans fats, because they are inexpensive but still contain some, because and easy to produce. They add no if the product contains less than flavor, so taste and scent can be 0.5 grams of trans fat, the FDA added later. They also have a long permits the labeling to read “no shelf life. Shelf life is defined as trans fat.” When reading prodthe length of time a product can uct labels, don’t just look at the remain on a shelf before becom- advertising, read the ingredient ing stale. Fast food restaurants label. Look for the words “hylove hydrogenated oils because drogenated” or “partially hydrothey keep those fries, chicken genated.” That will let you know nuggets and fish fillets nice and what you’re really getting. Now, crisp. Some of the myriad of the good news. foods that might contain hydroTrans fats can be eliminated genated oils, and therefore, trans from your cells when you no lonfat include cereals, canned soups, ger consume them. Healthy fatty beans, pastas, chilies, sauces, acids will replace the trans fatty cookies, crackers, other baked (Continued on page 25) goods, stuffings and lunch meats.

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acids, overtime, however, cellular damage already done can’t be reversed, but can be halted the moment you stop consuming trans fats. Diet or exercise question? Email me at dwcrocker77@ gmail.com or visit fitness4yourlife.org. David Crocker of Landrum has been a nutritionist and master trainer for 26 years. He served as strength director of the Spartanburg Y.M.C.A., head strength coach for the USCSpartanburg baseball team, S.C. state champion girls gymnastic team, and the Converse college equestrian team. He has also been a water safety consultant to the United States Marine Corps, lead trainer to L.H. Fields modeling agency, and a teacher for four semesters at USC-Union. David was also a regular guest of the Pam Stone radio show.

Blues musicians contribute to TFAC Mac Arnold and Plate Full O’Blues out of Greenville, S.C. was one of the seven bands playing to a full house for Tryon Fine Arts Center’s recent Chase Away the Blues fundraiser. The six-hour nonstop musical event netted more than $8,000 for the programs and operations of the local nonprofit. The success of this event was partly due to the willingness of the players to adjust their appearance fees. Mac Arnold, veteran bluesman and organic collards farmer, went so far as to donate back to TFAC a portion of his fees in support of the fundraising event. V.P. of Development Becky Barnes says, “We made a lot of friends with this event, as people danced the night away to some incredible bands. We’re grateful for Mac’s gift as well as the talent and generosity of everyone involved!” (photo submitted by Marianne Carruth)

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PCHS senior Katie Ruff, center, signs her letter of intent to play volleyball for Catawba Valley Community College on Wednesday, Feb. 20. Sitting on each side of Ruff are her parents Donny and Alice Ruff. Also on hand for Ruff’s signing were two CVCC players, PCHS head coach Heather Claussen, CVCC assistant coach Mark Wimberley, CVCC head coach Shannon Hudson, brother Daniel Ruff, PCHS Principal Mary Feagan and PCHS athletic director Jeff Wilson. (photo submitted)

Katie Ruff signs to play volleyball with Catawba Valley by Samantha Hurst

Polk County High School senior Katie Ruff plans to take the court next fall as a member of the Catawba Valley Community College volleyball team. “We are so excited to add Katie to our line-up for this fall. Her versatility on the court is a huge asset,” said CVCC Head

Volleyball Coach Shannon Hudson. “Katie is dedicated to the game and her passion is evident on the court.” Last season, Ruff helped lead the Lady Wolverines past the Brevard Blue Devils in the second round of playoffs 25-17. P C H S H e a d Vo l l e y b a l l Coach Heather Claussen said

Ruff has been a huge asset for the Lady Wolverines. “This year she helped by leading our team to the semifinals with her ability to play any position and her work ethic,” Claussen said. “I’ve really enjoyed coaching Katie. As a person and a volleyball player she will be missed from our

program but will be a great addition to Catawba’s team. I’m really happy and proud of her.” Ruff, as a senior, had 214 attack kills, 26 total blocks, 187 digs and 35 serving aces. She and the Wolverines were 21-6 overall and 13-1 in the league. (Continued on page 27)

Polk loses opening round of conference tourney to Owen by Fulton Hampton

Polk and Owen met for the third time this year in the opening round of the WHC tournament. Polk won the first game 62-44 at home and lost the second by an almost identical score of 62-47. So the third time was to be the charm for one of the teams. Unfortunately, the Lady Wolverines found themselves down

early; 15-0 at one point and still down by 12 points in the first quarter. Polk could never overcome Owen’s early lead, eventually losing 59-47. After the slow start Polk matched Owen point for point the through the second, third and fourth quarters, with both teams scoring 43 points. Coach Craig Culbreth said it

was the first quarter, however, that determined the outcome of the game. “We got down 15 to 0 starting the game. We got it back to 7 by half and cut it to 5 a couple times. (We had it) with a minute and a half (in the game) we got it to 6 with the ball. (But) We just couldn’t hit a big shot. Their tall girls did a really good job of rebounding.”

Not always the case, this game was a good example of the stat sheet reflecting the outcome of the game. Polk was out rebounded in the game 34-29, and shot 33 percent from the field versus 37 percent for Owen. Owen shot 64 percent from the foul line, while Polk was under 50 percent for the (Continued on page 27)

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LHS misses shot at Upper State Championship

No. 1 Kara Overholt, a sophomore, led the team in scoring, assists and steals for the year. Polk potentially returns six players next year - two freshman, two sophomores and two juniors. (photo by Fulton Hampton)

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game. Polk finished the season with a record of 12-13 overall and was 6-8 in the conference.

Game stats Polk 4, 15, 10, 18 — 47 Owen 16, 12, 14, 17 — 59 Polk — Kropp 12, Overholt 8, Brown 7, Flood 6, Phipps 5, Deaver 5, Ruff 3 and Love 1

The Landrum High School Cardinals couldn’t hold on for a win in the 2A upper state quarterfinals against Newberry, losing 70-97. No. 21 Daniel Bridges goes up for a shot in Landrum’s loss Feb. 20. Leading LHS in scoring was Truston Whiteside with 22 points, followed by Bridges with 17. Landrum was 24-3 on the season overall and 13-1 in region play, winning the school’s third straight region championship. (photo by Lorin Browning)

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Jacksons Grove UMC bucket brigade fills need A few snowflakes on Saturday weren’t enough to deter several members of “the bucket brigade” from Jacksons Grove United Methodist Church from accomplishing their task. It was another storm they were concerned with – responding to the needs of people whose lives are still in turmoil from SuperStorm Sandy back in October 2012. Late in 2012, UMCOR – the United Methodist Committee on Relief – sent out an urgent plea for help when their warehouses began running low of buckets of cleaning supplies. These cleaning buckets are used by volunteers sent into devastated neighborhoods affected by hurricane Sandy and other natural disasters. The buckets contain a fairly specific set of items that just fit inside a fivegallon bucket. When Hurricane Sandy hit the northeast in October,

the UMCOR warehouse was still trying to restock their supply of cleaning buckets after a string of natural disasters across the country going back to Hurricane Katrina in August of 2005. Recently, a group of UM pastors in northern Spartanburg County were considering ways to encourage their congregations to join with each other in worship and collaborate in mission. Representing the Spartanburg District’s Connectional Ministries Team, the Rev. Ron Towery, pastor of Campobello, Fingerville and Liberty United Methodist churches convened a group of other ministers to plan a joint program. The idea was floated to give churches an opportunity to work together on a project of helping to re-supply the UMCOR warehouses. The project, which will culminate in a Day of Service and Worship on Feb. 24 at

Bucket Brigade members pictured are first row, left to right: Marjorie Porter and Cooper Renn; second row, left to right: Charles Lee, Ella Mae Bowers, Ashley Myles and Zelda Howell; third row, left to right: Hugh Porter, Marge Nowak, Bobby McNutt, Becky Oliver and Jo Quatannens; fourth row, left to right: Jay Burnett, Mike Nowak, Cindy Johnson, Steve Quatannens and Pete Howell. (photo submitted by Rev. Mike Bowers)

New Beginnings UMC in Boiling Springs, involves having each of at least 14 UM churches gather

supplies to fill cleaning buckets. (Continued on page 29)

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• Buckets

“How much does it cost to purchase and fill one bucket?” The pastor said according to The initial goal was that the 14 the UMCOR website the cost churches together would provide is about $55. There was broad consensus the church could meet a total of 40 buckets. Jacksons Grove Church was the challenge. Jacksons Grove Church had asked to supply decided to pro40 cans of air vide not just the freshener and Want to go? items requested 20 bottles of What: Jackson Grove to take to the laundry deter UMC ending event on Feb. gent. Marilyn bucket project 24 but would Ochs agreed to coordinate the When: Sunday, Feb. 24, also collect, assemble and take effort. As the 3 - 4:30 p.m. to the event an pastor presented Where: New Beginnings additional 40 the idea to the UMC, Boiling buckets. Practichurch it was Springs, S.C. cally everyone obvious that the became enerfolks at Jacksons Grove church thought that gized by the challenge. People the goal was woefully anemic. made monetary gifts, some gathThe organist, Becky Oliver, chal- ered supplies and others volunlenged us by offering to purchase teered to help pack the buckets. 40 empty buckets herself if the Area store managers were very rest of us could come up with the supportive of the effort as well – donating many of the items that items to fill the buckets. Then Ivey Sumrell asked, were needed. Then, 17 people met (continued from page 28)

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at Jacksons Grove on last Saturday during the snow “storm” and filled 40 buckets – from all empty to sealed lids in 19 minutes. So, in addition to the 40 cans of air freshener and 20 bottles of laundry detergent, Jacksons Grove UMC Bucket Brigade will deliver to the program on Sunday 40 filled buckets ready for shipment. There they will join members of the other 13 churches in the area as they fill at least an additional 40 buckets and have a time of celebration, worship and dedication. The program that will be at New Beginnings UMC in Boiling Springs on Sunday, Feb. 24 from 3-4:30 p.m. will feature singing by the Spartanburg Methodist College Troubadours, displays of church supported missions in the Spartanburg area including ARCH ministries, The Bethlehem Center, Asbury Hills Camp and Retreat Center and others. – article submitted by Rev. Mike Bowers, Pastor

Polk FFA chapter celebrates National FFA Week The Polk County FFA chapter in Columbus celebrated National FFA Week Feb. 16-23. This year’s theme is “Grow” and it celebrates more than 80 years of FFA traditions, while eagerly anticipating the organization’s future. More than 550,000 members nationwide will participate in the week on local, state and national levels. Polk County FFA members celebrated with a FFA cookout and ag Olympic competitions. – article submitted by Ashley Gilbert Tryon Daily BulleTin • LocaL coverage • LocaL News • LocaL sports •eNtertaiNmeNt • aNd more!

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Cello and French Horn recital at Holy Cross Episcopal The French horn and cello share the same tessitura, or most frequently used tonal range, and both instruments will be performed in recital at the next Bach’s Lunch/Wednesdays at Noon Lenten Recital on Feb. 27 at Holy Cross Episcopal Church. Rex Gallatin, French horn player, and pianist Kymric Mahnke will play a program of French pieces for horn. Works will include The Hunt of St. Hubert, by Henri Busser; Pavane Variee, by Jean-Michel Damase; Romance, by Camille Saint-Saens; and Villanelle, by Paul Dukas. The Hunt of St. Hubert programmatically portrays the miraculous conversion of young Hubert, son of the Duke of Aquitaine. St. Hubert is the patron saint of hunters, mathematicians, opticians and metalworkers. Kathleen Foster, cellist, also (Continued on page 31)

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Do you need to file a tax return this year? Dear Savvy Senior, My income dropped way off when I retired early last year, and I’m wondering if I fall into the so called “47 percent” of Americans who won’t have to pay and income taxes this year. What can you tell me? ~ Curious Senior Dear Curious, The percentage of seniors, age 65 and older, who won’t have to pay income taxes this year, is actually around 56 percent according the Tax Policy Center. Here’s a breakdown of the 2012 filing requirements along with a few other tax tips to help you determine if you need to file. IRS requirements Whether or not you’ll need to file a federal income tax return this year will depend on your filing status, your age, and your gross income. If your gross income falls below the IRS filing limits, you probably won’t have to file. Gross income includes all the income you receive that is not exempt from tax, not including Social Security benefits, unless you are married and filing separately. You probably don’t have to file this year if: • You are single and your 2012 gross income was less than $9,750 ($11,200 if you’re 65 or older). • You are married filing jointly and your gross income was under

$19,500. If you or your spouse is 65 or older, the limit increases to $20,650. And if you’re both over 65, your income must be under $21,800 to not file. • You are head of household and your gross income was below $12,500 ($13,950 if age 65 or older). • You are married filing separately and your income was less than $3,800. • You are a qualifying widow(er) with a dependent child and your gross income was less than $15,700 ($16,850 if age 65 or older). Special situations Be aware that there are some special financial situations that require you to file a tax return, even if your gross income falls below the IRS filing requirement. For example, if you had net earnings from self-employment in 2012 of $400 or more, or if you owe any special taxes to the IRS such as alternative minimum tax or IRA tax penalties, you’ll probably need to file. To figure this out, the IRS offers a resource on their website called “Do I Need to File a Tax Return?” that asks a series of questions that will help you determine if you’re required to file, or if you should file because you’re due a refund. You can access this page at www.irs.gov/uac/Do-I-Need-to-

File-a-Tax-Return%3F, or you can get help over the phone by calling the IRS helpline at 800-829-1040. Check your state Even if you’re not required to file a federal tax return this year, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re also excused from filing state income taxes. Check on that with your state tax agency before concluding you’re entirely in the clear. For links to state and local tax agencies see taxadmin.org – click on “Links.” Tax aide If you do need to file a tax return this year, you can get help through the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (or TCE) program. Sponsored by the IRS, TEC provides free tax preparation and counseling to middle and low income taxpayers, age 60 and older. Call 800-906-9887 to locate a service near you. Also check with AARP, a participant in the TCE program that provides free tax preparation at nearly 6,000 sites nationwide. To locate an AARP Tax-Aide site call 888-227-7669 or visit aarp.org/ findtaxhelp. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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to as Schumann’s Hausmusik, music to be played at home by the growing middle class in the mid1800s. The pieces are intimate and expressive, and, at times, brilliant, with subtle thematic relationships between the movements. The Lenten recitals begin at noon and are 30 minutes in length.

No admission is charged, and the public is invited to attend. For more information, please call the Holy Cross Episcopal Church office at 828-859-9741. The church is located at 150 Melrose Avenue, Tryon. – article submitted by Susie Mahnke

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Campobello United Methodist Church Men’s’ Club will sponsor their eighth annual chili cook-off on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at the church on Depot St. Everyone is invited to attend. Hot dogs will be available for children and homemade desserts will also be provided. Donations for the meal will be accepted and proceeds will help fund Men’s’ Club projects. A gifted young pianist will provide entertainment beginning at 6 p.m. If you have questions, call 864-357-9947. – article submitted by Billy Inman

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Bryan Ard, director of bands at T.E. Mabry Middle School, was recently inducted into and became an active member of the American School Band Directors Association. ASBDA is the only national music organization dedicated exclusively to the prosperity of the concert band programs in the public and private K-12 schools across America. Membership is a call to service for those individuals most passionate about improving concert band programs in our nation’s schools. Ard is currently in his fourth year teaching in Spartanburg School District One. – article submitted by Rachel O’Brien

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On Friday, Feb. 15, homeschooled students from the local chapter of Classical Conversations (CC) visited the House of Flags. These curious students asked many questions, shared their knowledge, and even translated some Latin. They thanked their tour guide, Mr. Robert Williamson, with songs containing facts about The Declaration of Independence, The War of 1812 and the Monroe Doctrine; all of which are a part of the CC curriculum. The House of Flags is a remarkable museum and CC students and staff encourages everyone to visit the historical gem. (photo submitted by Paula Hyder)

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