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Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Vol. 86 / No. 28

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Monday, March 11, 2013

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The Town of Tryon incorporated on this day, March 11, 1885. ••• Howard Greene of Tryon is the longest attendee at the Block House Steeplechase based on attendance records kept by Tryon Riding & Hunt Club. Greene helped to sell tickets at the very first race in 1947. To find out more about the 67th-annual Block House Steeplechase visit blockhouseraces. com or call 828-863-0480.

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

Today

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit Mondays, Harmon Field/Tryon, 7 a.m. - noon. Saluda Center, Mondays, chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; line dance, 12:30 p.m.; Saluda Duplicate Bridge, 1:30 p.m. 828(Continued on page 2)

Brannon Poore of JB Trees puts the finishing touches on the installation of the Rays of Hope quilt block at the Hospice Thrift Barn. This block, the seventh on the Foothills Quilt Trail in Landrum, was provided with a grant from the Mary F. Kessler Fund at the Polk County Community Foundation. The block, Rays of Hope, was chosen to represent that, through adversity, hope is always present. Carol Doak, an internationallyrecognized quilter, designed the block. (photo submitted by Ellen Henderson)

Polk hears alternative to trapping furbearers Bill passed first reading in Senate by Leah Justice

As House Bill 33/S80 is moving up the N.C. Legislation ladder to repeal a law prohibiting steel

trapping of furbearers, some Polk County residents continue to research other ways to rid the county of nuisance animals. The Polk County Board of Commissioners met March 4 and heard from Deborah Odonnell,

who told commissioners about the Beaver Management Assistance Program (BMAP), which is run by the USDA Wildlife Services. Meanwhile on March 4, House (Continued on page 4)

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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. 828894-0001. 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. Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 5:30 p.m., Tryon United Methodist Church, New Market Road in Tryon. Male Domestic Abuse Intervention Program Mondays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Landrum Library, free yoga classes. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Limited to first 30 people. Saluda Town Council meets second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the meeting room above the Saluda Library. Thermal Belt Stamp Club,

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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. Saluda Women’s Club meets at 9:30 a.m. on March 12 at Saluda Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. 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 Museum, open Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Columbus. Polk County Historical Association Museum open Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. LIFECare of Polk County/ Adult Day Health Care provides services Monday - Friday. Pet therapy every Tuesday is an opportunity for participants to interact with a trained pet therapy dog in a safe and meaningful environment. Call 828-894-2007 for more info. Cracker Barrel, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, conference room, Congregational Church. Free lunch at Mt. Valley, Free lunch available every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Mt. Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church on Hwy. 176. Tryon Parks Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, March 12 at 4 p.m. at Tryon Town Hall, McCown Room. Contact: John Vining, 828-8948218. 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 wel-

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comed. Donations accepted. Thermal Belt Friendship Council, second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Roseland Community Center. Al-Anon Family Group, meets Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Saluda Senior Center, 64 Greenville Street, Saluda, one half block off Main Street (U.S. Hwy. 176 S.), 828-749-2251 (Saluda) or 1-800-286-1326.

Wednesday

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit Wednesdays, Fire Department in Green Creek, 7 a.m. - noon. Saluda Planning Board meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Saluda Library. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Wednesday activities include Tai Chi, 9 a.m.; medication assistance; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; Wacky Wednesday, senior fitness and Italian club, 10 a.m.; bingo and bridge, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. Green Creek Community Center, quilters’ group, Wednesdays, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Saluda Center, Wednesday activities, Trash Train, 10 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga 12:30 p.m. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www. saluda.com. Landscaping with native trees Learn about native trees from Polk County Forest Ranger Brian Rogers. Free to attend, just bring your own lunch. Call 828-894-2281 or email laura@ polkcountyfarms.org to preregister (although registration is not required). Polk Unit of NC Retired School Personnel will meet for

a luncheon program at Calvert’s in Columbus Monday, March 11 at noon. Members are reminded to bring pound cakes for the March service project. Tryon Kiwanis Club meets Wednesdays, noon, Congregational Church, 210 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Red Cross Blood Drive, Polk County Red Cross will hold a blood drive at the Saluda Center on Wed., March 27 from 1-7 p.m. Female Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Wednesdays 6-7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Saluda’s Robinson Garden committee The Robinson Garden committee will meet March 13 and April 10 for sign ups for a garden plot. Meetings will be upstairs at the Saluda Library beginning at 6:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Tryon 12 and 12, Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Tryon Coffeehouse, 90 Trade Street.

Thursday

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m. noon, corner of Hampton Court and Hwy 108. Saluda Center, Thursday activities: knitting group, 9:30 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga, 5:30 p.m. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www.saluda.com. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Thursday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; Devotions, 10 a.m.; Bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m.; Grocery shopping, 1 p.m.; Yoga, 6 p.m. 828-894-0001. House of Flags Museum, (Continued on page 19)

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Spartanburg Co., Forest City, investigating check fraud case Polk County clears officer by Leah Justice

The Forest City Police Department and Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office have opened investigations into the Polk County case of Jessica Herman, accused of credit card fraud. Meanwhile the Polk County Sheriff’s Office has cleared her husband, animal control officer Michael Herman, of any knowledge of the alleged crimes. Herman, 27, of Green Creek was arrested on Feb. 28 by Polk County and charged with seven counts of identity theft and seven counts of obtaining property under false pretenses, according to sheriff’s office records. Polk County Sheriff Donald Hill conducted an internal investigation to determine whether or not Michael Herman had any knowledge of the alleged crimes and has cleared Michael Herman of any wrongdoing.

CTF Silent Auction opens Children’s Theater Festival ( C T F ) S i l e n t Au c t i o n items will be on display M o n d ay - T h u r s d ay a t Owen’s Pharmacy. The auction will close on Friday night, March 15 during the Merriment, Fables & Feast Fundraiser for the organization to be held at Holy Cross Episcopal Church. Items include pottery by Karen Newgard (pictured), spa and overnight packages, flowers and gift certificates to local merchants have been generously donated by l o c a l a r t i s t s a n d businesses. (photo submitted by Marianne Carruth)

Your Arts Calendar Waltz Lessons… Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Call: 583-0339. Auditions… Open auditions for A Streetcar Named Desire on Mon. and Tues., March 11 and 12. Call (864) 585-8278. Music Sandwiched In… A free lunchtime concert at Spartanburg’s downtown library, featuring Laurel and the Lads, 12:15 p.m. Wed., March 13. Parkinson’s Dance Class… A free dance class to help those with Parkinson’s Disease, 1:30 p.m., Thurs., March 14. History of Southern Fashions… Opens Fri., March 15. Science Camp… For kids 6-11, morning and/or afternoon, Fri., March 15.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat… Fri., Sat., & Sun., March 15, 16, 17. Tix: (864) 542-ARTS. Sunday Unplugged… Chapman Cultural Center is open every Sunday, 1-5 p.m. This week’s free mini concert will be by DJ Baker, 2-4 p.m. Sun., March 17. Youth Art Month… An annual exhibit of the artwork by students from throughout Spartanburg County. Free. Focus on Youth… The Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg hosts this juried exhibit of local high school students. Free. Carl Plansky: 30 Years of Painting… An extensive collection of work by a world-class abstract expressionist.

200 East Saint Street Spartanburg • (864) 542-ARTS ChapmanCulturalCenter.org

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Bill 33/S80, which would make it legal to possess steel traps in Polk, Rutherford and Cleveland Counties, passed its first reading in the N.C. Senate. Polk commissioners approved a resolution in January asking the state to allow trapping in Polk with House Bill 33 being filed on Jan. 31. The House of Representatives passed the first reading on Feb. 4 and its second and third readings on Feb. 28. The bill was then recommended to the Senate. As of last week, the bill was referred to the committee on agriculture/environment/natural resources. Odonnell said she has reservations about re-enacting trapping to Polk County and said it is scientifically proven to be untrue that coyotes kill our pets, kill livestock, attack children and have rabies. “In 2011, N.C. rabies statistics showed that coyotes had the least amount of rabies of any species of animal,” Odonnell said. “There were two cases; that was less than cows and horses.” She also said she’s spoken with Justin McVay, N.C. wildlife biologist, who did his masters on coyotes involving 300 scat samples using DNA that showed their diet primarily consisted of small rodents and rabbits with a small amount containing feral hog, chicken and white tail deer, but no cats or dogs. Odonnell suggested if people feel threatened by coyotes coming close to their property a counter conditioning method using hazing techniques is recommended, such as making loud noises with pots and pans, spraying with a hose or motion detector lights. Other practices to keep coyote away, Odonnell said is to have guardian animals like donkeys and dogs, keeping feed locked away and chickens up at night. On beavers, Odonnell said Colleen Olfenbuttel, biologist with the N.C. Wildlife Resource Commission told her about the BMAP program, which is not designed to eradicate beaver

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population but rather assist the N.C. Department of Transportation, local government and private landholders. The program cost the participating county $4,000 annually, Odonnell said with more than 45 counties currently participating. When someone has a conflict with a beaver, a federal employee will visit the area to assess the problem and offer solutions, including a flow device, tree management or trapping some of the beaver, Odonnell said. She said the program is used to supplement existing solutions in the county and not designed to put trappers out of business. “In 2006 a survey found that trapping as a solution to beaver problems had a 79 percent failure rate within two years due to re-settlement by new beavers,” Odonnell told commissioners. “Conditions that attract beaver will always attract beaver.” She added that flow devices are relatively cost-effective, low maintenance solutions that regulate the water level of dams and keep culverts open. An example of a flow device is a beaver deceiver, Odonnell said, which is a cagelike device that is installed into the dam and keeps the dam open. “I hope that you will consider the many constituents that love our wildlife and don’t want to see just anyone trap and kill an animal ‘just because they can,” Odonnell said. “Our ecosystem is a finely tuned system that God created and each living creature depends on the other one for its existence. I would hate to jeopardize that and I hope you will give this subject your utmost attention.” Commissioners asked Odonnell for copies of her information. Commissioners have heard strong opinions on both sides of the issue including from residents who have experienced property damage from beavers and that other methods have not been effective. Many have also asked commissioners to ask the state to hold off on the bill and to create a committee to come up with other solutions to the problems that are more humane.

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St. Luke’s Hospital lifts flu season visitation restrictions As of the end of February St. Luke’s Hospital lifted visitor restrictions that had been in place since December 2012 related to the flu outbreak. Visitors under the age of 18 are now allowed to visit patients in the hospital. A significant drop in the number of patients being seen with flu-like symptoms prompted the change. Despite the drop in flu cases, hospital officials recommend that visitors experiencing flu-like symptoms refrain from entering the hospital.

“As we make this change, rest assured we continue our focus on hand hygiene and other infection prevention measures that keep our patients and staff safe,” said Lori Rothell, RN, infection preventionist. To further help reduce the chances of getting or spreading the flu, Rothell recommends coughing or sneezing into elbows or tissues, staying current on vaccinations, frequent hand washing and not touching eyes, nose or mouth with hands.

Also, any St. Luke’s Hospital employees who did not take the flu vaccine are no longer required to wear masks within 6 feet of patients. The common cold and flu are both contagious viral infections. Nasal congestion, sore throat and sneezing are common with colds. Both colds and flu bring coughing, headache and chest discomfort. With the flu, though, you are likely to run a high fever for several days and have headache, body aches, fatigue and weakness.

“We have also posted notices throughout St. Luke’s with common sense steps all of us can take to avoid catching or spreading the flu,” adds Rothell. “These include thorough hand washing with soap or alcohol-based hand cleaners, covering coughs and, if required or advised, to wear surgical face masks. So far these procedures have worked extremely well at limiting the spread of the flu at St. Luke’s.” - article submitted by Jennifer Wilson

Autism Spectrum parent support group meets again on March 26 The Polk County/Foothills Parent and Family Support Group “reboots” with its first meeting of 2013 on Tuesday, March 26 at 6 p.m. at the Polk County Public Library. The support group acts as clearinghouse for relevant information on local workshops, resources, conferences and

discussion groups. In addition, cocoordinators Belynda Veser and Tracey Daniels often meet with families to point individuals in the right direction and also maintain a current list of service providers, professional parent advocates and book recommendations. The group is an official Chapter

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organizing and planning, and help arranging speakers, etc. If you need to reach the group for questions, volunteering or support, contact Tracey via email at tracey@ mmpublicity.com (please put “support group” in the subject line). – article submitted by Tracey Daniels

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U SAVEit welcomed to business community The Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce welcomed U SAVEit Pharmacy to Tryon in the location of the former Tryon Pharmacy. Rick Henrickson, pharmacist, owned and operated the pharmacy for the past 22 years. U SAVEit is an organization from Albany, Ga. with 20 other pharmacies in the south. The friendly staff you have always known is still running the store, just a new name and some additional new products added to the shelves. Pictured are Beverley Espy, U SAVEit Regional rep., Kathy Toomey of New View Realty, interim Tryon Manager and Fire Chief Joey Davis, Henrickson, Julie Melton, Beth Tucker, Melissa Ravan and Kim Adams of COSTCO. (photo submitted by Janet Sciacca)

King Law Offices announces new partners, Duncan and Jaynes King Law Offices is pleased to announce the promotion of two attorneys, Rustin Duncan and Brandon Jaynes, to the position of partner. While the firm name will be King, Crotts, Duncan & Jaynes, the community will continue to know the firm informally as King Law Offices. “Our firm is pleased to welcome Brandon Jaynes and Rusty Duncan as named partners to our office. This recognition underlines the excellent work they do

on a day-to-day basis on behalf of our firm for the community. It is an honor and privilege to have our names shared with these attorneys,” said managing partner Brian King. Brandon Jaynes works primarily in Cleveland County at the Shelby location on South Lafayette Street. Rustin Duncan works primarily in Greenville County at the Greer location on West Poinsett Street. (Continued on page 9)

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Where We Work An in-depth look at an area business person featured: Beverly J Lewinski business: WNC Edutech phone number: Office 828 894 6174; Cell 828 289 5433 ADDRESS: 801 W. Mills St., Suite A, Columbus, 28722. operating hours: By appointment. Classes scheduled for a.m., p.m. and/or weekends. Nature of business: Healthcare certification training. PRINCIPAL MANAGER: Michael and Darla Kleiner NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: Two, plus adjunct instructors. HOW’S BUSINESS: We are doing well now that local health care professionals have heard about the business and as the word passes between medical offices.

ONE THING I WISH EVERYONE KNEW ABOUT THE BUSINESS: This business integrates hands-on training with technological advancement to help support the client in their Darla J. Kleiner, PhD-CHES current position or promote higher standards for future employment, while providing training in a cost-effective and organized nature including CEU’s for almost every healthcare profession. SOMETHING YOU OFFER THAT A CUSTOMER WON’T FIND ELSEWHERE: We design our training classes to meet the needs of each of our clients. In addition we maintain a comfortable learning environment for all. Our courses are often prepared specifically for an individual and their employer’s requests. THE KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS: Enjoy what you do so much that everyone can feel that love as they refer their friends and families.

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“I want to thank Brian King and John Crotts for this opportunity. I am excited and honored to be named a partner,” said Rustin Duncan. King Law Offices has opened

two new locations in the last year, in order to meet the need of increasing demand for the firm’s legal services. The offices serve Greenville County and Spartanburg County in South Carolina and McDowell County in North Carolina. Attorney John Crotts said the

increased demand for the firm’s representation is in part because of the firm’s success at retaining existing clients. “We offer a variety of legal services, including simple matters such as basic wills and traffic tickets at affordable rates,” Crotts said. “We also provide more in

depth representation for business clients, family law, estate planning, and civil litigation. Once we have the opportunity to serve a new client, even for a small matter such as a traffic ticket or a will, they remember the personalized service they receive and return for their other legal needs.”

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Harpist accompanies FMC Chorale at March 14 organ recital Want to go? What: Foothills Music Club’s annual organ recital When: March 14, 3 p.m. Where: Tryon Presbyterian Church Lelia Hall Lattimore, harpist, will be accompanying the Foothills Music Club Chorale during the organ recital program on Thursday, March 14, at 3 p.m. at Tryon Presbyterian Church on Harmon Field Road in Tryon. The concert is free to the public. Lattimore, a freelance musician, is principal harpist with the Asheville Symphony, the Hendersonville Symphony, the Brevard Philharmonic and the Johnson City Symphony. She also makes regular appearances with the Asheville Lyric Opera and the Asheville Choral Society. Lattimore is founding director of the Blue Ridge Harp Ensemble, which has been delighting audiences for 20 years. The FMC Chorale, directed by FMC member Rita Stobbe, is thrilled to have Lattimore accompany them for three choral numbers from Benjamin Britten’s “Ceremony of Carols.” – article submitted by Ellen Harvey Zipf

FMC Chorale members rehearsing at Tryon Presbyterian Church. From left to right: sopranos Fran Creasy, Elaine Jenkins, Jeanette Comer, Meryt Wilson, Elizabeth Gardner; altos Ellen Harvey Zipf, Janet Joens, Susie Mahnke, Nancy Walburn, Jeanette Shackelford and Mary Meyers (seated). Not pictured are sopranos Carole Bartol and Gwen Suesse. (Photo by John Gardner.)

FMC Chorale director, Rita Stobbe, and harpist, Lelia Lattimore, prior to rehearsal on Feb. 28. (Photo by Ellen Harvey Zipf.)

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Polk County softball crushes E. Henderson 19-6 at home by Chris Hurst

Polk County’s varsity softball team staged a comeback that they would ride to an early victory Thursday, March 7. Starting their turn at bat in the third inning down 3-1, the girls would go on to score an impressive 18 runs over the East Henderson Eagles, 15 of which were scored in the third inning. Strong defense in the fourth and fifth innings allowed the Wolverines to invoke the mercy rule in the bottom of the fifth, ending the game 19-6. After the game, Coach Jeff Wilson had nothing but positive things to say about his team. “East Henderson is a good school, you’re talking 3-A, and our team did what we needed to do today,” he said. The Wolverines would keep their momentum going throughout the remainder of the game, giving up only three more runs in the fourth.

“Our goals this year are to hit the ball well and make plays on defense, and I absolutely think we did both those things today,” said Wilson. Katie Ruff had an excellent game on the mound. After giving up only six hits and two walks, she pitched two strike outs over the four innings she pitched. As a starting pitcher, she is now 2-0 on the season. On the offensive side, Brittney Jones led the team with two hits, and Cassie Couch led the team with four runs. “We’ve worked really hard on hitting this year, and I think you saw some of the payoff today,” Wilson said about the overall offensive effort of the Wolverine softball team. Following the victory over East Henderson, Polk County is now 3-0 on the season. Their next home game is Tuesday, March 12, against the Madison Patriots.

PCHS’ hot handed bats soared the Wolverines over E. Henderson Thursday, March 7. (photo by Chris Hurst)

Young Landrum baseball team falls short in first home game by Mark Schmerling

High school baseball players who spend a season or two together often gain a collective strength that wins games. Last Thursday, March 7 a young Landrum team that had only played together twice, couldn’t quite get it together, as visiting Broome claimed a 10-0 win after five chilly innings.

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Tuesday’s scheduled home opener against Carolina was postponed by rain. In a contest where fielders on both teams juggled the ball, and the ball hardly jumped off the bats, Broome scored three in the first, and added seven in the third, to prove the theory that the team which makes fewer mistakes usually scores more runs.

“It’s just not any fun when it’s like that,” remarked Cardinals’ head coach Ray McCallister, referring to the cold, “especially when you’re getting your fanny whipped.” With McCallister’s squad boasting just two seniors (just one returning senior), the good news should be that this team will just get better with more

experience. While acknowledging that, McCallister added, “I’m not a very patient person when it comes to things like that.” Thursday’s contest certainly tried McCallister’s patience. Broome had two on base in the top of the first, when a misjudged fly ball to right field bounced just

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short of the fence for a two-run triple. A pitch skipping away from the plate allowed the third run to score. Cardinals’ starter Ty Pittman threw 80 pitches in less than three full innings, but got little support in the field and from his teammates’ bats, as Landrum banged out jut two hits. In the top of the third, Broome sent seven runners around the bases without the benefit of many hits, but took advantage of a missed double play opportunity, an errant throw that bounded through the infield and other not-quite-good-enough plays by the Cardinals. McCallister noted that not being able to turn that double play, and getting just one out didn’t help his team, adding that if some of those plays had gone the other way, the score would have been much closer. But, he added, “That’s base-

ball. You have to make the plays.” Reliever Jonah Corn held Broome in check, using an assortment of off-speed pitches and mostly good control. “He’s dependable,” McCallister said of Corn. “He’ll throw strikes.” One of Corn’s offerings did plunk a batter, but Corn was able to strand him, and stop the bleeding, giving the Cardinals a chance to get back in the game. Their best chance came soon after, when they loaded the bases with one out. But, a strikeout, followed by a very close out at first on an infield grounder, kept at least one run from scoring, and ended a potential rally. “Hopefully, when the weather warms up, we’ll warm along with it,” said McCallister. After hosting Crescent last Friday, the Cardinals travel to Powdersville tomorrow (Tuesday), and to Crescent on Thursday. On Friday, March 8 they were back home against Liberty.

LMS baseball ties with Lockhart The Landrum Middle School Cardinals baseball team played its second straight home game this week as the Lockhart Red Devils came to visit. Landrum got out to a 3-0 lead through the first three innings. Then Lockhart scored three runs in the fifth to tie it and two more in the sixth to go ahead. “Things looked bleak for our team, but never give up or count our Cardinals out because we came clawing back into the game,’ said Coach Jimmy “Hambone” Camp. With one out, Austin Farmer got on base, then stole second, as the opposing pitcher threw ball after ball. Adam Burns hit a shot to short, but the first baseman couldn’t handle the throw moving Farmer over to third. With Cardinals on the corners, Cody ‘Flash’ Fortenberry came in to pinch run for Burns. Lockhart tried to catch Fortenberry stealing, allowing Austin to score on the play and leaving

Fortenberry on third. Trey Jackson then ripped a ball out into the night in right field, which tied the game up as Fortenberry scored. Now, Noah Israel came to the plate. Jackson, the team’s go ahead run, stole second and then third. The Lockhart coach stopped the game to change pitchers twice, and a time out to talk things over. The game ended in a 5-5 tie when they automatically walked Israel because of a two-hour time limit and the Drop Dead rule. Alex Hawk led the team with two hits, with Joseph Quinn, Cole Steele, Peyton Kemmerlin, Tyler Gibbs, Adam Burns and Trey Jackson each having one hit. Dalton Kuykendall, Joseph Quinn, Peyton Kemmerlin, Austin Farmer and Adam Burns each scored one run. The team’s next game will be against Campobello-Gramling at Mabry’s field today, Monday, March 11 starting at 4:30 p.m. – article submitted by Coach Jimmy Camp

Landrum starting pitcher Ty Pittman on the mound in the Cardinal’s game against Broome. (photo by Mark Schmerling)

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The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will meet at the Tryon Youth Center on Rt. 176N on Sunday, March 24 at 10:30 a.m. The speaker will be Reverend DiAnna Ritola who will speak on the topic “Birthing a New Self.” In times of transition the pain of being surrounded by uncertainty can feel nearly overwhelming. Yet just because one chapter of life has ended or shifted does not mean that there is nothing but a void. It is within this sacred

space that we are called to birth our new self and become more of who we really are as Divine Human Beings. Rev. DiAnna Ritola received her ordination as an Interfaith Minister from The New Seminary for Interfaith Studies. She also has a private practice called Authentic Integration: Spiritual Sex and Intimacy Coaching, and is a professional speaker on the integration (Continued on page 15)

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PAC’s third Spring hike goes to Pisgah National Forest March 15 Join the Pacolet Area Conservancy (PAC) on Friday, March 15, for a 5-mile loop hike at Pisgah National Forest, the third hike of PAC’s Spring Hiking Series. PAC Land Protection Specialist Pam Torlina will lead the moderate hike on the Cove Creek and Caney Bottom trails. The hike will begin on the Cove Creek trail, paralleling the cascading Cove Creek. Along the way, hikers can view several small, but beautiful waterfalls. Then, the hike will follow the Caney Bottom trail and parallel Caney Bottom Creek to yet another picturesque waterfall. If you are interested in attending the PAC hike at Pisgah National Forest, please contact the PAC office to sign up by phone at 828-859-5060 or email, landprotection@pacolet.org. Hikers will be meeting at the Columbus Bi-Lo at 8:30 a.m. to check in and start the approximate 45-minute drive to the trailhead. Hikers should wear appropriate clothing and footwear; bring a bag lunch and/or snack and plenty of water. Please be sure to bring any personal medication that you may require. Hikers should be prepared to return to the area by 3 p.m., at the latest. In case of inclement weather, please contact the PAC office by 8:15 a.m. on the day of the hike to see if the hike will take place. If you cannot make this hike,

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of spirituality and sexuality. Ritola has been a member of the UU Congregation of Asheville since 2001 and has two daughters. She enjoys cooking and eating, yoga and crossword puzzles, and heartfelt conversation. Come early for fellowship, hospitality and to join in setting up the service. For information call 828-894-5776 or go to our website at uutryonnc.org where a copy of our recent newsletter is available. - article submitted by Dan Dworkin

Liz Dicey, Maureen Pratt, Peggy Burke, Jackie Burke, Bob Leibfried, Carroll Rush and Annie Ewing, with Buck and Adel (two Foothills Humane Society adoptees) on Rattlesnake Rock at the PAC Hike to Florence Nature Preserve on March 1. (photo submitted by Pam Torlina)

but would like to attend future hikes, please visit PAC’s website, www.pacolet.org, or go to PAC’s Facebook page, www.facebook. com/pacoletarea.conservancy, for information on upcoming hikes. The next hike is scheduled for March 29th at the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly. PAC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit conservation organization (land trust) founded in 1989 to protect and conserve the area’s natural

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resources (PAC’s mission). PAC works with area landowners to ensure the long-term protection of their property through voluntary conservation easements (agreements), which enable landowners to maintain ownership of their property, preserving precious natural resources (open lands, forests, wildlife habitat, scenic vistas, farmland, stream banks, etc.), and potentially obtain significant federal, state and local tax benefits.

PAC’s vision is a community living and growing in harmony with our natural heritage and a goal to provide a legacy that will endure and be valued by generations to come. PAC works diligently to provide leadership to encourage conservation and provide education programs emphasizing responsible land use practices to help save the places you love. – article submitted by Pam Torlina

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Polk Middle students discover new learning paths

Left: At the recent PCMS Career Day, students Hannah Netschytailo, Amber Miller, Baliya Canady and Alicia Twitty look on as Nora Jordan takes a hands on approach to learning about the work of the EMS. Spring Bishop from the Polk County EMS explained about working with Emergency Medical Services and related careers. Right: Polk County’s Virtual Early College’s students Vincent Gage (standing) and Callie Keeter (seated) participated in the Polk County Middle School’s annual Career Day. They answered questions about the Early College and explained some of the benefits of enrolling there. In the photo, eighth graders Danielle Greer and India Anderson get first hand information from the Virtual Early College students. (photos submitted)

Nominations sought for 2013 beautification awards Promoting beauty in Polk County, the Beautification Awards are given annually by the Polk County Appearance Commission to recognize projects that include landscaping improvements and/or structural improvements to the street view of properties. In granting the awards, the criterion is to recognize diversity of locations throughout the geographic area of Polk County. Any project in the county, a town or township can be considered. Selection criteria include:

• Street appearance • Tasteful landscaping including but not limited to trees, shrubs and flowers • Well maintained property • Effort rather than cost • Creativity and effort combined • Structural improvements • Property in compliance with existing codes, taxes, etc. • Also includes signage, awnings, planters, fountain features and similar elements Any property owner or renter of a commercial or residential

property located in Polk County can nominate their own property or another property if that property is visible by the general public from public roads or sidewalks. The appearance commission will award up to six awards this year, of which, a maximum of three will be for publicly owned properties. The deadline for nominations is May 1. Any nominations submitted after this date will be held for consideration next year. Awards will be presented in June. To submit an application, please follow the procedure below.

Download and complete the form on the website (beautifulfoothills.org) Provide pictures of the property, before and after Mail to the following address by April 29th Appearance Commission Beautification Awards Polk County Government P. O. Box 308 Columbus, NC 28782 For more information, call 828-894-8762. – article submitted by Cathy Brettman

Shannon Shehan completes basic training at Fort Jackson in Columbia Army National Guard Pvt. Shannon T. Shehan graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army

mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and cer-

emony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.

Shehan is the son of Terry Shehan of Mill Spring, and Kimberly Smith of Tryon. He is a 2012 graduate of Polk County High School. - article submitted

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Pearson’s Falls opens spring guided walks for public This year ’s winter rains promise early and abundant wildflower spring displays at Pearson’s Falls. Famous for a wide variety of spring flowers from Trillium to Orchids, as well as several rare species of plants, Pearson’s Falls beckons hundreds of enthusiastic visitors throughout the year. Classes are being offered to help you learn plant identification and usage for your personal enjoyment. At Pearson’s Falls, beginning in March and continuing into May, the Tryon Garden Club will host two Wildflower Identification Guided Walks, an Easter Week Guided Family Scavenger Hunt and the Geology of Native Plant Communities Walk. The dates are: Monday, March 18 at 1:30 p.m. - Spring Wildflowers in

Bloom, Phil Nisbet, local Naturalist/ Landscaper. Wednesday, April 3 at 1:30 p.m. - Family Walk and Scavenger Hunt, Pearson’s Falls Docents. Open to school age children who must be accompanied by an adult family member. Class size is open. Thursday, April 18 at 10:30 a.m. - Spring Wildflowers in Bloom, Bonnie Arbuckle from the WNC Botany Club. Tuesday, May 21 at 10:30 a.m. - Geology of Native Plant Communities, Tim Lee, S.C. State Park Naturalist. Limit for each class is 10 participants. Pearson’s Falls is located at 2748 Pearson’s Falls Rd., Saluda, N.C. Meet at the Garden House 15 minutes prior to beginning of the walk. Bring your notebook and pen. You will be given a checklist of flowers.

Pearson’s Falls docents will teach you how to identify flowers and plants during their spring guided walks. (photo submitted)

For more information, including admission and class fees, call 828-749-3031 or to download enrollment forms

visit the website at www.pearsonsfalls.org - article submitted by Wyndy Morehead

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Houston troupe, Soul Street Dance, performs at Super Saturday In past years Super Saturday has presented classical ballet with Ballet Spartanburg’s “Peter and the Wolf,” national champion clogging with the Bailey Mountain Cloggers, Gus Giordano Jazz Dance and in 2013, it’s time for Soul Street Dance at the Tryon Fine Arts Center (TFAC). A new troupe from Houston, Texas, these four young men will blow audience members out of the water with their super high energy break dancing, poppin’ n’ lockin’, hip-hop and more – even Brazilian copoeira, an amazing form of dance that combines martial arts moves with music. Super Saturday understands that you will have great trouble sitting still with all that dynamism flying around you. Go ahead and tap your feet, bounce in your seat, whoop, clap, and have a great time. Remember that after you see Soul Street Dance, you are free to go outside and sit

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a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in TFAC on Saturday, March 16. For ticket information, go to tryonsuper-

saturday.com. – article submitted by Connie Clark

SLT presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat The Spartanburg Little Theatre (SLT) will present the Andrew Lloyd Weber favorite Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, on the stage of the David W. Reid Theatre in the Chapman Cultural Center on March 15 and 16 at 8 p.m. and on March 16 and 17 at 3 p.m. The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful family musical. Joseph, his father’s favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. Comprised of a cast of more than 60 youth and adults from all over the Upstate, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is set to an engaging cornucopia

of musical styles from countrywestern and calypso to bubblegum pop and rock ‘n’ roll. “Joseph is pure unadulterated fun from start to finish,” says Jay Coffman, Executive Artistic Director of the Spartanburg Little Theatre. “Everything in this show, from the vocals to the dancing and costuming are as spectacular as Joseph’s coat. No one should leave the theatre without a huge smile on their face.” Tickets to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat are available through the ticket office at the Chapman Cultural Center. For tickets, call 864-542-2787 or visit www.chapmanculturalcenter.org. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is co-sponsored by The Arkwright Foundation. - article submitted by Jay E. Coffman

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Blackburn assistant director of Olympiad tournament Tiffany Blackburn, a resident of Mill Spring and 2010 Polk County High School graduate, competed in Science Olympiad competitions for seven years (with the Polk Central Middle, Polk County Middle and Polk County High School teams). Now a first semester senior

at Wake Forest University, Blackburn recently served as the assistant director of Winston Salemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regional Science Olympiad tournament. In the tournament, which occurred Saturday, March 2, Blackburn used her experience as a Science Olympiad

competitor to help organize the event and handle conflicts as they arose. At the end of the day, she was the person chosen to hand out the medals and trophies to the winning individuals and teams. - article submitted by Jessica Blackburn

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East-West 1 Elaine Jenkins - Bruce Fritz 2 Jean Stratford - Charlie Stratford 3 Elizabeth Murray - Elaine Riley Thursday Afternoon Open Pairs North-South 1 Linda Sherer - David Bonner 2 Charles Cannon - Sally Jo Carter 3 Archie Hardy - Jim Jackson 4 Curtis Ross - Richard Long East-West 1 Jack Williams - Daniel Dworkin 2 Doug Southard - Don Tucker 3 Len Ellis - Donald Cobb 4 Charlotte Lindsey - Chip Boyle Friday, March 1 Morning Restricted Pairs North-South

1 Ingrid Smith - unknown 2 Eilene Morgan - Evalynn Hyra East-West 1 Edward Krainer - Jack DePriester 2 Sally Dix - Kay McCarthy Afternoon Open Pairs North-South 1 Linda Sherer - Helen Trevathan 2 Richard Long - Jim Jackson 3 Charles Cannon - Curtis Ross 4 Sheila Umlauf - Sally Jo Carter East-West 1 Betty Bowling - Sara Hamrick 2 Pat Fiol - Mary Ostheim 3 Louise Little - Karl Kachadoorian 4 Garet Romeo - Leslie Tucker - article submitted by Marily Williams

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days, 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. Saluda Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art Work open reception at Saluda Center, Thurs., March 14 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. 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). 828-8945098. Please submit Curb Reporter items in writing at least two days prior to publication. Items must include a name and telephone number of a contact person. Items will be printed in order by date of event, as space allows.

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open Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Columbus. Landrum Library, Lap Babies, 10 a.m., 20- 25 minute session for young children and care givers includes music, nursery rhymes, action poems and short books. Storytime at 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers includes books, music and fingerplays. Call 828457-2218. Polk County Historical Association Museum open Thurs-

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