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Vol. 86 / No. 35

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

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Painting Tryon purple for Phipps

The Green Creek Community Center is once again offering the Nell Fagan Scholarship of $,1000 to a resident of Green Creek.

Applications are available in the Guidance office at Polk County High School, or by contacting Steve Burney at Medicap Pharmacy in Columbus.

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

Today

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

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

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Green Creek Community (Continued on page 2)

Polk County Sheriff Donald Hill and Tryon Interim Manager and Fire Chief Joey Davis offer their volunteer services as servers during a benefit for Jenna Phipps held Sunday, March 17 at Southside Grill. Tryonites painted the town purple (Phipp’s favorite color) in honor of the 25-year-old who is currently battling cancer through treatments at MD Anderson in Texas. See more photos on page 3. (photo by Samantha Hurst)

Polk to consider 4-year term referendum April 1 12 speak against local bill

by Leah Justice

A resolution approved by the Polk County Republican Party

asking the state to increase county commissioner terms to four years brought several residents to the lectern voicing strong opinions against state legislators making the decision.

Polk commissioners met Mon-

day, March 18 and put the resolution on the agenda to get public feedback.

Commissioner vice-chair Ted Owens said he wanted to make (Continued on page 4)

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Center, quilters’ group, Wednesdays, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Saluda Center, Wednesday activities, Trash Train, 10 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga 12:30 p.m. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www. saluda.com.

Tryon Kiwanis Club, meets Wednesdays, noon, Congregational Church, 210 Melrose Ave., Tryon.

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

Saluda Community Land Trust will meet at 5 p.m. at the Saluda Presbyterian Church on March 20.

Tryon Kiwanis Pancake Supper, holds its annual Pancake Supper in the cafeteria at Tryon Elementary School from 5-7 p.m. Proceeds benefit the club’s scholarship program. For more information about the Kiwanis Club of Tryon, visit www.tryonkiwanisclub.org.

Female Domestic Abuse Intervention Program Wednesdays 6-7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340.

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

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Thursday

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m.

- noon, corner of Hampton Court and Hwy 108.

Lanier Library Book Sale (Members) Thursday, March 21, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lanier Library Book Sale (members only).

Saluda Center, Thursday activities: knitting group, 9:30 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga, 5:30 p.m. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www. saluda.com.

The Meeting Place Senior Center, Thursday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; devotions, 10 a.m.; bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m.; grocery shopping, 1 p.m.; yoga, 6 p.m. 828-894-0001.

House of Flags Museum, open Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Columbus.

Landrum Library, Lap Babies, 10 a.m., 20- 25 minute session for young children and care givers includes music, nursery rhymes, action poems and short books. Storytime at 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers includes books, music and fingerplays. Call 828457-2218.

Polk County Historical Association Museum open Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free.

AA open discussion meeting Happy, Joyous and Free, noon on Thursdays, Columbus United Methodist Church, 76 N. Peak Street, across from Stearns gym.

Rotary Club of Tryon meets every Thursday at noon at Tryon Presbyterian Church on Harmon Field Rd. PCHS Tennis at Hendersonville, Thursday, March 21, 4-5 p.m.

PCHS Varsity Softball at E. Henderson Thursday, March 21, 4-5 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.

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bingo, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. (year round). 828-894-5098.

NAMI Support Group, Thursdays, 7 - 8 p.m. in the blue room of Tryon Presbyterian Church, located on Harmon Field Road in Tryon. The group, sponsored by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), is for anyone feeling anxious or depressed and those with a diagnosis of a mental illness. All conversations are confidential. No charge. 828817-0382.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Thursdays, 8 p.m., CooperRiis, Mill Spring. 828-859-7099.

Friday

Lanier Library Book Sale, Friday, March 22, 9:30 to 1 p.m.

Lanier Library Book Sale open to the public.

Saluda Center, Friday events: chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; Trash Train, 10 a.m.; NA Meeting, 8 p.m. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www.saluda.com.

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

PCHS Varsity Softball vs.

Avery County Friday, March 22, 4 – 5 p.m.

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

PCHS Varsity Baseball vs.

Avery Friday, March 22, 6 – 7 p.m.

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

Saturday

Green Creek Community Center Zumba class, Saturdays, 9 a.m.

Lanier Library book sale Saturday, March 23, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lanier Library Book Sale open to the public.

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.

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.

The Meeting Place Senior (Continued on page 23)

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Jenna Phipps benefit held in Tryon Above: Carey Metcalf applies a glitter tattoo to a little boy’s arm for donations to support Jenna Phipps as she battles cancer.

Far right: Chuck Britton peruses silent auction items. Right: T-shirts were also for sale to help Phipps. (photos by Samantha Hurst)

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public to get input before it is sent to Raleigh.

The resolution has not been sent to legislators following Monday’s meeting. Twelve residents March 18 spoke in favor of a referendum to make the decision, commissioners decided to put a resolution on the April 1 agenda to decide whether or not to hold a referendum.

Polk County is currently one of nine counties out of the state’s 100 that does not have four-year staggered terms. Instead, Polk commissioners have two-andfour-year terms, where the top two vote getters receive four-year terms and the third vote getter receives a two-year term.

Mary Parker said she hopes by now commissioners have read the several state statutes on how the terms of office can be changed.

She said it’s very straight- forward and a referendum can be held at almost any time.

“Michael Gage put his letter to the editor in the Tryon Daily Bulletin a short while ago saying how much the commissioners want to hear from the people about county governance,” Parker said. “This is your chance to show whether or not that’s true. Democracy can only exist where and when our leaders provide for it.”

Renée McDermott questioned what has caused the party’s interest in changing the terms and how it would benefit citizens. She said she’s heard that about 50 or 60 people attended the convention and that the resolution passed, but not by a great deal.

She said commissioners’ statement that they wouldn’t take a vote during the meeting means they are willing to have the resolution sent to Raleigh with the support of only a handful of members of their own political party, basing legislation that affects all of Polk County on the say-so of about

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“As my commissioners, and really as my representatives, I’d like to charge you with seeing that this thing stays in Polk County.”

-- David Maxwell

2/10 of one percent of the voters in Polk County.

“That means no voice by the 4,962 Unaffiliated voters, none by 45 registered Libertarians, none by the 4,825 registered Democrats and even none by the 5,226 registered Republicans who did not attend your convention,” McDermott said. “No voice at all by more than 15,000 Polk County voters. What arrogance.”

McDermott also reviewed the statutes to hold a referendum and said, “if you just allow this resolution to be sent to Raleigh, rather than upholding the citizens’ right to vote on it in the referendum provided by law, you’ll be showing Polk County citizens, in the strongest way, that you just don’t care what Polk County people think.”

Commissioner Owens responded to McDermott’s statements by saying “again, you’re stretching your facts.”

Owens said only two people at the convention stood up to say they were against the resolution.

“Your sources seem to be giving you false information,” said Owens. “Get your facts straight before you start criticizing.”

McDermott asked for the vote tally. Owens replied that the vote was taken by [yeas] and the [yeas] won.

Susan Johann said she’s concerned, actually very disappointed that there was a great deal of talk about partisanship.

“Partisanship should have nothing to do with local government,” Johann said.

She said people have been polarized. She also said she is an Independent and has had people think she’s republican and think (Continued on page 5)

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• Terms

(continued from page 4)

she’s democrat. She said she’s not on anybody’s side except the people’s.

“That’s the side you should be on,” Johann said. “This needs to go to a referendum.”

David Maxwell said it makes good sense to go to a referendum.

“As my commissioners, and really as my representatives, I’d like to charge you with seeing that this thing stays in Polk County,” Maxwell said. “If you let legislators in Raleigh make this decision I will not be just hurt; I’ll be damn mad at you.”

Jonathan Bole said the only reason he sees in the resolution to go to four-year terms is that 91 other counties do it that way.

“Why should we be pushed into something because 91 other counties do it that way?” Boles asked. “We have the power to vote them into office and to vote them out of office. We are in a very real sense their employer.”

He said in every organization he’s been part of, the employer sets the terms and conditions of the employee’s employment.

Virginia Walker said Polk is the third smallest county in the state and all the other counties may not even recognize their commissioners. She said Polk residents recognize their commissioners in the grocery store, in restaurants.

“I was disappointed that we even have this issue come up,” Walker said. “In little ole Polk

County. Come on.”

She said Polk has had its terms and it’s worked well and asked why we can’t just keep it that way.

“But if we’re going to try this out, let’s have the whole county vote on it,” Walker said.

Owens said he appreciates the comments and said speakers sort of crucified the Republican Party.

He said the party approved the resolution and then wanted it to be public. When he was one of three commissioners in the mid 1980s, the board was changed to five members and guess who changed it, Owens said. The Democratic Party, he said, who didn’t ask for a referendum and didn’t make it public.

“We didn’t know until it happened,” Owens said.

Owens said the resolution

during the 2014 county election due to higher turnout than the upcoming municipal election and also asked that Hise and Whitmire decline to accept and file legislation on the subject.

Commissioners came to the consensus to put it on the next agenda (April 1) whether or not to go forward with a referendum.

The board also directed the county clerk to alert Hise and Whitmire of the board’s decision Monday night.

County clerk Beth Fehrmann sent both Hise and Whitmire an email Tuesday, March 19 stating that it was the consensus of the board to consider holding a referendum to determine commissioners’ terms with the item to be placed on Polk’s April 1 meeting agenda.

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might not be sent to Raleigh after commissioners tell the Republican Party what was discussed during the meeting. He also said Sen. Ralph Hise and Rep. Chris Whitmire knew about the resolution because they attended Polk’s convention.

“We’re all part of the county, we’re all neighbors,” Owens said.

“It doesn’t do any good to not have your facts straight.”

He said any individual, another party or group can request legislation. He also said he doesn’t disagree with a referendum.

Commissioner Ray Gasperson motioned for commissioners to follow the steps outlined in the general statutes calling for a special resolution (which is the first step to call for a referendum). He suggested the referendum be held

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Obituaries

Jeanne Mae Parkhurst Byrd Jeanne Mae Parkhurst Byrd (June 9, 1924 – March 16, 2013) passed away in Monument, Colo. at the home of her daughter, Donna.

Married for 66 years (1943 – 2009) to Lloyd G. (“Gary”) Byrd Jeanne is survived by her four children: Gary Daniell Byrd of Buffalo, NY; Donna Onasch Andersen Van Ness (husband, David) of Monument, Colo.; Jeffrey Alan Byrd (wife, Helen) of Tryon; and Julie Byrd Burke of Tryon; and 10 grandchildren: Matthew Byrd (wife, Michelle) of Springfield, Va.; Amy Orlowsky (husband, Daniel) of St. Louis, MO; Gregory Byrd (fiancée, Laura Gotwals) of Durham, N.C.; Adam Onasch of Parshall, Colo.; Emily McDaniel of Colorado Springs,

Colo.; Katherine Byrd Kent (husband, Daniel) of Asheville, N.C.; David Byrd of Cullowhee, N.C.; Sarah Burke of Richmond, Va.; Daniel Burke of Tryon and Colleen Burke of Tryon.; and seven greatgrandchildren: Finn (5) and Ella (3) Orlowsky of St. Louis, MO; Olivia (3) and Caroline (1 month) Byrd of Springfield, Va.; and Thomas (7), Aspen (3) and Brooklyn (3) McDaniel of Colorado Springs, Colo.

Jeanne was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio by Blanche Parkhurst Davis and, after her mother’s divorce and remarriage, by her stepfather Ronald Davis. She grew up with a younger brother Curtis Parkhurst (now deceased and survived by his wife, Barbara) of Columbus, Ohio and Phoenix, Ariz.

After graduation Jeanne married her high school sweetheart, Gary, (as a “War Bride”) and quickly became a young mother

and homemaker in Columbus and Berea, Ohio and then in Wyckoff, NJ. She delayed her desire for further education to support Gary’s education and career as a civil engineer.

She loved to work with children and, as a young adult, she was an active leader in the Camp Fire Girls, and later worked as an employee helping to form new local clubs. One of the girls from her first club wrote recently that Jeanne was “the most influential person in her life.”

She returned to school in the early 1960s and graduated, magna cum laude, with a coveted teaching certificate from Paterson State College (now William Paterson University), Paterson, NJ in 1964, when she was pregnant with Julie. Later in her teaching career she also earned a master’s degree in secondary school administration from George Mason University.

She worked as an excellent high

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school English teacher in New Jersey and Fairfax County, Va., finishing her career as chair of the English department at Mount Vernon High School.

After retirement in 1986 and a move from Mount Vernon, Va. to Tryon, Jeanne remained very active as a volunteer tutor at the Isothermal Community College — Polk Campus and as a member of the Polk County Community Foundation, chairing the foundation’s scholarship committee.

Jeanne loved theatre and performed in her senior class play at Paterson State College. She had a starring role in “Harvey” in her late 70s and in “Oklahoma” in her 80s. She also participated in several other Tryon Little Theatre productions.

Jeanne was a voracious reader who loved to share and discuss books with family and friends.

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Reorganizing of the Landrum Republican Party The South Carolina Republican Party will be reorganizing each of its precincts in Spartanburg County on Monday, March 25.

The Landrum Republican Party Precinct reorganization will be held at the Landrum United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on Monday, March 25 at 7 p.m.

During the meeting the officers

• Byrd

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In Tryon Jeanne and Gary were active in a local bowling league and she was also a regular swimmer at the Tryon Swim Club and a regular bridge player at the Tryon Youth Center. Jeanne and Gary were members of the Tryon Congregational Church, United Church of Christ.

In retirement Jeanne and Gary travelled frequently world -wide with each other and with many life-long friends.

Jeanne and Gary hosted dozens of annual “Family Week” gatherings for their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren at various seaside and mountain resorts, most recently and frequently at Capon Springs, WV. These vacation weeks are especially remembered by the grand- and great-grandchildren for the contests and games with prizes that Grandmom organized to include everyone.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 6 at the Tryon Congregational Church (www.ucctryon. org). The family encourages donations to either Hospice or the Scholarship Fund of the Polk County Community Foundation (www.polkccf.org) in lieu of flowers.

for the precinct and delegates to the county and state conventions will be elected.

All Republicans registered to vote at the Landrum precinct are invited to attend and participate in the reorganization. For questions, call Bob Hamrick, president at 864-457-2836 or Bob Walker, committeeman at 864-457-3328.

– article submitted

by Bob Walker

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Ours

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People should have say in commissioner terms What is wrong with government these days?

Wow, now that is a loaded question that could summon up quite a litany of responses. In a nutshell though, many people would likely tell you the major issue with national, state and even local government is that the people don’t have a say in what becomes law or legislation.

Polk County this week took the opportunity to ensure yet another decision isn’t taken out of the hands of the people.

At Polk County’s March 18th meeting commissioners discussed the consideration of changing commission member terms to four years, following a resolution recently approved at the Polk County Republican Party convention.

Monday night about a dozen people spoke up saying they were concerned about the proposal and that, if nothing else, the decision should be put to a referendum.

The Bulletin discovered late yesterday that the resolution would not be sent to Raleigh and we think that was the best move.

A question like this should be posed to the people of Polk County at large and not be left to state legislators to determine.

Polk County may be one of only nine counties left to not allow for all four-year terms on its commission, but that doesn’t mean the county is one of nine in the state that are wrong.

We’re not saying there couldn’t be benefits to four-year terms.

With four-year terms, candidates would not be spending large amounts of campaign money to only get in two years of work.

With the change the community could potentially have four years of stable leadership from individuals allowed the time to settle in their positions and really make a difference.

And, we’re sure other positives could be found, but there are also negatives. Currently if an elected commission candidate ends up serving inappropriately or does not listen to the people, then there is a means of voting in someone new. Right now, under the current system, commissioners who do not receive the most votes understand they have two years to make that impact and hopefully attempt to get to work quickly.

Regardless of the positives and negatives of the actual proposal, the issue we see standing out most is that the decision should always be up to the voters here and not politicians in Raleigh.

Commissioners will discuss the issue again April 1.

– Editorial staff, Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Samantha Hurst Gwen Ring Leah Justice

Dog lover requests respect To the editor: I was disappointed to read Ms. McNabb’s letter in response to Mr. Speight’s letter about being criticized for breeding his dog.

Mr. Speight’s letter Letter reflected a responsible to the dog owner, breeding Editor his one dog specifically to preserve a lineage for the enjoyment of his family, finding good homes for puppies not kept in the family.

My father bred German Shepherds and my grandfather bred

If you want to know about me To the editor: If Ms. Mary Parker wants to know about me all she needs to do is call me.

I’ll probably give Letter her more information to the about me than she Editor really wants or cares to know.

I have lived in Polk County almost all my 76 years, except for the time I proudly served my country in

Gun discussion To the editor: In response to the letter to the editor from Mr. Karl Kachadoorian in March 13th Bulletin entitled, “Confirming regime’s objective.”

Regarding Obama Letter regime continually to the attacking our Second Editor A m e n d m e n t , M r.

Kachadoorian is absolutely right and I totally agree with the assessment pertaining to the term

dachshunds with great attention to lineage, health and care. They each had one female bred once a year. My own dog is spayed and was adopted from the Foothills Humane Society.

There is no doubt Ms. McNabb has seen sorrowful happenings with regard to dogs others have irresponsibly bred, discarded or abused.

Yet the sanctimonious tone of her letter, including calling Mr. Speight ignorant or selfish for breeding his dog with love, has the air of a bully.

I’m surprised the TDB printed it.

A dog lover.

– Nadine Naujoks the military and a couple years I lived in S.C. for Milliken & Company.

I grew up on the “mill hill” in Tryon and as a young lad went to live with my grandpa on a farm in Mill Spring.

At my age I don’t remember doing anything I’m ashamed of and if I have, I have asked “My God” to forgive me.

I don’t put everything about me on computers, because I’m very concerned about identity theft.

– Ted Owens, Columbus “assault” weapons being used as a ploy. We are in deep trouble with what is going on in Washington.

Concerned folks need to find a copy of Mr. K’s letter and read it over and over until you fully understand the gravity of our problem.

It would be a good idea if gun ownership was “mandatory” for individual’s personal safety and protection, except for, of course, specific exceptions.

– Faith Ross, Columbus

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Dug Hill home featured on Green Blade Garden Tour This Dug Hill home is one of several on the Green Blades Garden Club’s Saturday, April 13 Tour of Homes. This contemporary home is surrounded by expansive woods and mountain vistas. Enter the vaulted ceiling entryway to the spacious living room with views of the in-ground pool and mountains.

Beyond the comfortable kitchen, featuring cherry cabinets, is the guest suite with direct access to the pool and an elegant glamour bath. Upstairs features a master suite and “hide-away” study with cozy nooks for reading and relaxing. The lower level is devoted to the owner’s love of racing with a wall full of awards and trophies.

The grounds are wonderfully landscaped to accent the setting with paths through the woods for walking and biking. Refreshments will be available at this home during the tour. Hours of the tour are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (photo submitted by Diane Zimmerman)

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Center & Farm Store Apply online at Open Mon - Sat www.shiptruckservice.com featuring Local Food or call 800-968-8552 & Call 828-894-2281 or join our team of www.polkcountyfarms.org Professional Drivers.

Tile Specialties Truck Service Inc. Large selection come see Forest City, NC. our new showroom at Class A CDL Drivers 202 E Mills Street or call B.A.H. Express in Kings (828) 894-7058 Mountain and Concord, NC needs Class A CDL Tommy's Home Improvement Drivers for regional/OTR. .34 cpm. 18 mo. + exp.

Roofs, renovations, siding, req. Miles based on P.C. carpentry, decks, windows, screening. All Home practical. Per diem avail., home weekends, asRepairs. FREE Est. signed equip., excel.

Home: (828) 859 - 5608. benefits, Cell: (828) 817 - 0436. incentives/ log bonus.

Looking for Call 704-730-7060 or email a home? steve@bahexpress.com Look in our Do you have classifieds section available jobs? and learn of great Call 828.859.9151 to let deals for you and others know about job your family. opportunities at your business.

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Custom Cabinets Countertops, Complete Kitchen & Bathroom Remodels. 28 yrs. exp.

Free Est. Senior Discount.

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

PAINTING For a Fine Paint Job Call Dan Steiner Painting High Quality - Low Prices Professional Pressure Washing, Gutter Cleaning, Minor Repairs.

828-817-0539 / 894-6183

SENIOR DISCOUNT Get ready for New Year 2013!

The Doting Daughter If your home needs a Caregiver is available makeover for the new year for senior care.

We do everything Paint Local references, ing, Carpentry, Roofing, Dependable and Caring. etc.. Call Bill the Painter Reasonable Rates. Call (828) 899-2647 Alice 828 859-6650 hm.

23 years experience or 864 901-0500 cell

MEDICAL/ DENTAL AUTUMN CARE OF SALUDA is looking for quality, caring individuals to join our health care team.

Positions available include:

RN Unit Supervisor (Days) 2nd Shift RN/LPN 2nd Shift CNA We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Apply at Autumn Care of Saluda 501 Esseola Drive Saluda, NC 28773 or staffdev108@ autumncorp.com Do you have available jobs?

Call 828.859.9151 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.

MEDICAL/ DENTAL

HELP WANTED - MEDICAL / DENTAL

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HOUSES FOR RENT

House for Rent Columbusclose to I-26 & 74 InterActivities Assistant- Part state. Low maintence -time Activities Assistant, yard. 3Bdrm 2 ba all appli 20 hours per week. Every ances 900.00 per month other weekend are needed for local Home plus deposit Available required. Individual must Care Agency. Call or April 1 828 9817-0801 be outgoing, creative and come by today! comfortable with senior Accepting applications Two Bdrm Cottage adults in health care set10am - 3pm daily.

Recently remodeled, 6 tings. Send resume to Seasons Home Care miles from Lake Lure.

Autumn Care of Saluda, Valley Plaza Very private. Need FWD. 501 Esseola Drive, Sa2060 Lynn Rd Suite 4 $650 per month plus seculuda, NC 28773 EOE Columbus, NC rity deposit and water is (828) 859-0147 furnished must have refer Bayada Home ences, no pets Do you have Health Care 828-894-8118 available jobs?

Needs a skilled LPN to Call 828.859.9151 to let work with a total care paothers know about job tient. Full time position OBILE OME opportunities at your available. Please call ENTALS business.

828-696-1900.

Trailer for rent, 2BR/2BA, non-smoker & no pets.

ELP ANTED 864-680-6769

WE ARE GROWING! Now Hiring!

RN, CNA’s and Home Care Aides

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Apply in person Tues.

2:00-4:00 pm. at Kyoto's Restaurant, 112 N. Trade Street, Tryon NC. No phone calls.

Hospice of the Carolina Foothills has the following openings: -Full-time CNA (7a-7p) Hospice House -PRN CNA (Home Care) To apply, please visit our website at: www.hocf.org EOE Put your ad here call 828.859.9151

TRADES, CRAFTS & SKILLS

* Toolmaker * CNC Machinist * Prototrack Mill/ Lathe Machinist To be considered for an interview you must submit your resume to pcook@jamestool.com or jobs@jamestool.com You can also fax your resume to 828-584-8779.

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2BDR, 1 BTH in Columbus. Zoned Residential/Commercial.

828-817-0534

Multi-Use Rental Property Flexible Space, AC & Gas. 3 Phase Power avail., 3,600 sq. ft., 2 small offices, & storage space. Parking. Lease negotiable, will consider partial lease.

336.510.9858 or 828.894.2665 gvgaal@gmail.com

James Tool Machine & Engineering, Inc. is seeking qualified employees for both our Columbus & Morganton, North Carolina Plants.

James Tools offers competitive pay and benefits. We are looking for a min. 5+ years experience in the following positions.

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Polk County Land For Sale

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

FURNITURE A newer wood King Size head board $50, Walnut veneer 5 drawer chiffonier 53” high, 34” wide, 18” deep. $75. 828-859-8310

LAWN & GARDEN

Yard & Garden items for sale: Aged cow manure, 7 Acres w/Creek.

Borders Walnut Creek rotten saw dust, compost, clay free top soil, pine & Preserve. 1 storage/carhardwood bark mulch, port building, electric, sand, gravel, fill dirt. All septic, well. REDUCED delivered in pick up or $85,000 TO $79,900. dump truck sizes or you Buyer will pay ALL COSTS associated pick up. Also do brush & trash removal, etc. with closing.

863-4453 Call 828-817-5845

HOUSES FOR SALE

WANTED TO BUY - VEHICLES

ONE TIME SPECIAL OFFER!

WE BUY

Cheap running cars and Our best selling junk cars. Up to $1000.00.

3 bd / 2 ba singlewide Come to your location. with designer decor FAST SERVICE. Please call 828-684-4874 (828) 289 - 4938

CARS 2005 Mazda RX 8, 6 speed. White water pearl with black leather. $10,500. Great opportunity to own a low mileage RX 8, engine replaced, under manufacture recall.

10,000 ago. Premium package, excellent condition, non smoking owner.

Well maintained, regular service. 828-894-5304 or kngould@earthlink.net

LEXUS RX350 SUV 2007 Bamboo Pearl w/ leather interior. Xlnt condition. Equipped w/ moonroof, roof rack, 6 disc CD, new brakes & more. 95K miles. $16900. Call 828-817-5637 Nissan ZX, 300 Red 1995 2 seater 74,000 orig miles T-tops, asking $6,800 Call 828-894-8573

WANTED TO BUY Wanted to Buy Antiques, art, guns, silver and gold, coins, costume jewerly, odd & unusual items. 828-243-2396

MISCELLANEOUS Round Bale Hay For Sale. $30 per roll.

Call 817-4049 Silent Auction Winner 2 night stay at model aparment in Tryon and a parking pass for Steeplechase infield please call 864-457-6830

LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE 12 SP 101 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NORTH CAROLINA, POLK COUNTY

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Razq Alsaadi and Monique Alsaadi to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), which was

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Columbus warns sewer customers of putting fats, oils and grease in drains Fats, oils and grease do not belong in the sewer on your septic tank.

While pouring hot water and detergent into the drain along with you grease may allow it to pass into your line, the grease will re-form into a solid lump as it cools, blocking either your home’s sewer pipes or the main sewer system, or your septic tank.

Never pour fats, oils and grease down the sink or garbage disposal.

Before washing, scrape and dry-wipe pots, pans and dishes with a paper towel and dispose of them in the trash-mixing these with absorbent waste such as paper towels, kitty litter, coffee grounds or shredded newspaper will help prevent leakage from trash bags.

Blockages in the main sewer line can lead to spills, which are hazardous to our health and to the environment.

Removal of grease blockages and the cleanup associ-

ated with sewage spills is very expensive and may result in liability and property damages.

Blockages in your own sewer or septic tank can lead to wastewater backing up into your home or business, spilling out onto the streets and even finding its way into storm drains.

The property owner will either need to perform do-ityourself maintenance, or to hire a plumber to clear the blockage.

Cleanup can be expensive for homeowners and even more so

for businesses, which can also be subject to fines and closures.

And finally, before attempting to unblock clogged sewer lines, the city requests that you notify them in advance.

Often, a grease ball is cleared from a property owner’s pipe system only to move out into the street and cause a clog in the main sewer system. Such a clog can result in a sewage spill from a manhole.

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dated August 24, 2007 and recorded on August 30, 2007 in Book 357 at Page 1718, Polk County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 1, 2013 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Polk County, North Carolina, to wit:

Being all of Lot 13, containing 2.05 acres, Chocolate Drop Moun-

tain, as shown and delineated upon a plat entitled "LGI Land NC, LLC, Columbus Township, Polk County, North Carolina", dated April 17, 2007, and prepared by Surveying Dimensions Reg. Land Surveyor, Rutherfordton, North Carolina, which plat is duly recorded in Card File E, Page 1669, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, North Carolina: reference being made to said recorded plat for a full and complete metes and bounds description of said tract, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Section 47-30(g).

The above described property together with a perpetual, appurtenant Sixty (60') foot wide right of way or easement of ingress, egress and regress over and along Chocolate Drop Mountain Road to serve to access to and from the above described property to NSR # 1137 (locally known as Houston Road) as shown and delineated upon that

certain recorded in Card File E at Page 1323, Polk County Registry. Said right of way and easement to be used in common with all other parties having a lawful right to use the same.

The grantor herein also gives, grants and conveys a right of way Forty-five (45) feet in width along, over and through all the streets in the subdivision known as Chocolate Drop Mountain, said streets to consist of, at the time of the recordation of this instrument, the streets known as Long Cypress Trail, Majestic Rock Bend and Golden Maple Drive. The grantor specifically excepts and reserves to itself and its successors and assigns, continuing rights of way and easements over and across all the above described roads for purposes of providing access to other lots locate within Chocolate Drop Mountain Subdivision and any contiguous land which may be annexed into Chocolate

Drop Mountain Subdivision.

The above described property is conveyed subject to the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Chocolate Drop Mountain Subdivision recorded in Book 353, Page 1826 of the Polk County Registry and the same are hereby incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as Lot 13 Chocolate Drop, Columbus, NC 28722.

Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00),

whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Razq Alsaadi and wife, Monique Alsaadi.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a

bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee.

If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587

File No.: 12-17597-FC01 Tryon Daily Bulletin March 20 and 27, 2013 FC/ALSAADI, RAZQ Sell your home in the classifieds call 828.859.9151

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Exhibits & Events

Ferullo Fine Art Studio, 140 Pacolet St., Tryon.

Making The Most of Color, an intensive one day workshop in all types of water based media led by Patricia ColeFerullo will be held on Saturday March 20 from 10-5.

A gourmet lunch will be provided. For information on classes, workshops, and gallery hours call 828-859-3177 or e-mail patdomferul@windstream.net.

Honking Tonkers Gallery, 78 East Main St., Saluda.

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

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

New View Realty, 285 N. Trade St., Tryon. Showing works of Jim Shackelford and Linda Page Hudgins. Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

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

Thompson Garden Gallery and Outdoor Living, 83 Palmer St., Tryon. Showcasing local artists and craftsmen – March featured artist, Elaine Pearsons. Gallery and showroom hours 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Saturday. For more information, call 828-859-3185.

Tryon Arts & Crafts School, 373 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon. Ann Gleason will lead a new hand building pottery class on Mondays beginning April 1. Currently running Instructors Show. Call 828-859-8323 for information about new classes and schedules.

Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Author Mindy Friddle will lead “Make a Scene Why Don’t You” on Tuesday, March 26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Learn to balance dialogue and action through in-class writing exercises.

Tryon Painters & Sculptors, 26 Maple St., Tryon. Member’s Show now until April 6.

Upstairs Artspace, 49 South Trade St., Tryon. Older Than Dirt Here. After. Southern Comfort. show runs until April 20. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 828-859-2828, frontdesk@upstairsartspace.org, www.upstairsartspace.org.

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Live Music

THURSDAY, March 21

The Moon and You Zenzera Project X

Purple Onion One Leg Up Zenzera Matt Forrester

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SATURDAY, March 23

FRIDAY, March 22 Kyoto Red Dog with special guest, The Travis Smith Project, 7:30 p.m.

Purple Onion Fred Whiskin Saluda Grade Café Old time fiddle and banjo tunes The Wine Cellar at the Saluda Inn

Party Place & Event Center Sound Investment Purple Onion Wendy Jones The Wine Cellar at the Saluda Inn The Trophy Husbands Zenzera Special Edition

SUNDAY, March 24 Larkin’s in Columbus Fred Whiskin, 11:30 a.m.

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Young and old discover heritage at Harmon Field March 21-24 Mr. Martin shares interesting information with students about life during the Civil War at Harmon Field Heritage Days. The fifth-annual Heritage Days return to Harmon Field March 21-24 Local students are scheduled to visit the reenactment site on Thursday and Friday, March 2122 for educational days, while Saturday and Sunday, March 23-24 are open to the public. For more information, contact Lorna Deaver at 828-817-1544. (photo submitted by Lorna Deaver)

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Community Easter festival March 23 at Stearns Park Kids of all ages are invited to come to Stearns Park in Columbus for the Community Easter Festival.

The festival will be on Saturday, March 23 beginning at 11 a.m. and going until 1 p.m.

At 11 a.m. you can come enjoy some games and treats from local community vendors, get a free hotdog, drink and dessert. Then

attendees can enjoy an Easter message, presented by Rev. Peter McDonald.

Fond out some rules for the Easter Egg hunt and then break off into age groups of 2-4 yearsold, 5-7 years-old and 8-11 years old for a fantastic time of Easter egg hunting; there will be some great prize eggs.

All eggs found will have

Volunteers needed for Fools Festival The Eighth Tryon April Fool’s Festival kicks off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, with an early morning Zumbathon and Farmer’s Market on Palmer Street.

The third annual Trashion Show, the signature Fool’s Parade, a Classic Car Show and the Outrageous Outhouse Races, the latter two sponsored by Stott’s Ford, continue the fun.

All of these events will take place on Palmer Street for the first time, a shift off Trade Street, the traditional location of the festivities. A new addition this year will be a Contra Dance at Sunnydale at 6:30 p.m., with music

by The Skeeziks and sponsorship

by Owens Pharmacy.

In addition, food from local restaurants, regional beer and wines and live music will be offered throughout the day.

YEAST, a local brewing club, will also be brewing beer. For more information, go to the website www.downtowntryon. org or the Facebook page TryonFoolsFest.

The festival is planned each year by the promotions committee of Tryon Downtown Development Association. However, it is only with the help of many others that it can be a success.

Volunteers are needed for various events during the day.

No particular skills are required, just a spirit of fun and a willingness to help make the festival an enjoyable day for all those who come from all over western North Carolina and the upstate.

Please contact one of the following to volunteer: Shelly Block at La Bouteille, 864-266-8871, or Cindy Viehman, 828-817-4993.

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either candy or a special treat in them. There will be over 2,000 eggs to hunt. There will also be face painting booths and other games to play.

If you, your church or organization would like to participate in the vendor booth, go to www. mwbaptist.org and click on the Easter Egg Hunt link and fill out the vendor form. All forms must

be received by March 20.

This event is for the entire community and it is being cosponsored by Columbus Baptist Church and Midway Baptist Church. This event will take place rain or shine. Find more information at www.mwbaptist. org. Church members hope to see you at the Community Easter Festival.

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Chuck Davis carefully portions out pancakes onto the grill at last year’s pancake supper. This is an annual event for the club, which selects a different project to put proceeds toward each year.

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Members of the Kiwanis Club of Tryon look forward to taking over the Tryon Elementary School cafeteria tonight, March 19 for their annual pancake supper.

The event, which will be held from 5-7 p.m., offers community members a chance to sit down for breakfast at dinner and connect with neighbors they may have not talked to in a while.

While this event fosters community, it also raises funds for projects around the county that benefit children. In years past the fund raiser has helped provide funds to purchase playground

equipment and materials needed to allow club members to assist with improvements at school playgrounds.

The Kiwanis Club of Tryon is made up of business and community leaders who believe supporting programs for children will enhance the overall community.

The club sponsors Terrific Kids programs in elementary schools, provides children’s books for local doctors offices and provides scholarships to graduating seniors.

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Kiwanis members Jack Campbell, Roger Newman and Denny Rook take care of things in the kitchen. (photos by Lynn Montgomery)

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St. Luke’s Hospital recently honored employees with 20 and 25 years of service with a special luncheon. The recipient of the 20-year Award went to Jennifer Corpening who works in out-patient surgery.

The recipient of the 25-year award went to Linda Ormand, above, who works in medical records. (photo submitted by Jennifer Wilson)

Boy Scouts on the run 5K Boy Scout Troop 659 invites community members to participate in a 5K run/walk through the Town of Columbus on Saturday, April 6 at 8 a.m.

This inaugural event is a fund raiser for the troop, a group of active members, who participate in many local activities within the community.

Funds raised will help the young men attend summer camp, provide them with educational opportunities as they visit various historical sites and aide them in the purchasing of new gear, such as backpacks and tents.

Interested runners and walkers can register online at imATHLETE.com.

Race day registration will take place between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m. T-shirts will be provided to participants who register by March 28.

Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers. The race will take place rain or shine.

For more information, contact Mandy Wolfe at 828-7828801.

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by Mandy Wolfe

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Sunny View celebrates February’s Terrific Kids

These students from Sunny View Elementary School were honored recently as “Terrific Kids.” The Tryon Kiwanis Club sponsors the program, which recognizes students from each classroom for their good citizenship and hard work for the month. Students received a certificate of honor, a pencil, and a bumper sticker that identifies their parents’ car as having a “Terrific Kid” in the family. February winners were: (left to right) front row: Vaylie Alvarado, Gunnar Alm, Van Chinchar, Bryson Smith, Henry Velazquez-Reynoso, Thaddeus Ruff; second row: Anna Hodge, James Smith, Xander Cole, Lily Bishop, Megan Searcy, Jylyn Barnes, Nicole Naylor, Avery Moore, Lynn Montgomery (Kiwanis) and her granddaughter; third row: Principal Kevin Weis, Jordan Searcy, Jayden Stewart, Rachel Griffin, Gracie Carson, Bradley Marcello, Riley Searcy, Chan Barber and Isaiah Bradley. (photo submitted by Lynn Montgomery)

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Tanner Fain, 4, loves rainy days because he gets to wear his favorite pirate raincoat and boots, given to him by his grandmother. Tanner was having a father and son day visiting the Landrum Library to pick out some books. Tanner explained that at home he has three pirate ships that he plays with, knows how pirates talk and what they wear. (photo submitted by Anne Regan)

Saluda School honors students Saluda School recently announced its A & A/B honor roll and perfect attendance for the fourth six weeks of the 20122013 school year.

A honor roll Third grade: Anna Grace Gordon Fourth grade: Aubrey Baumberger and Cecelia Thompson Fifth grade: Tana Harris and Anna McFadden A/B honor roll Third grade: Henry Gardner, Julia Gillespie, Cayden Herr, Sydney Housinger, Lilly Ledford, Dennis Mowers, Emma Orlando, Ashlyn Ramsey, Tori Strickland and Avery Thorsland Fourth grade: Brandon Cantrell, Jake Cram, Katie Mundy, Wylie Rauschenbach and Drake Waggoner Fifth grade: Amberly Arkell, Hunter Justus, Grace Lauer, Holly Obermiller and Sadie Rogers

Perfect attendance PreK: Joshua Cannon Kindergarten: Landon Dale, Bennett Jacobus, Lauren McCullough and Tucker Waggoner First grade: Jacob Cannon, Shelby Lookadoo, Christopher Loveland, Turner Loveland, Maddie Rogers and Claire Thompson Second grade: Ridge Burnett, Taylor Cowlishaw, Destiny Duncan, Allison Kennedy and Sydney Uhrich Third grade: Abigail Garland, Cayden Herr, Garbriel Lookadoo, Ava Martinez and Brandon West Fourth grade: Grayson Bradley, Drake Waggoner and Javon West Fifth grade: Jayden Culver, Hunter Justus, Grace Lauer, Keith Martinez, Sarah Nonamaker, Holly Obermiller, Bret Snider and Trey Stanley – article submitted

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Cookie time at Tryon Estates

Brittany Hall, Sara Wilson and Jeanine Jackson, members of Girl Scout Troop 124, recently held a cookie booth at Tryon Estates. (photo submitted by Jennifer Wilson)

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Polk County high students discover culinary arts PCHS Foods I students, left to right, Scott Cannon, Joshua Case and Austin Wolfe make homemade pasta and alfredo sauce.

Below: PCHS Foods II class practiced plate painting .

Pictured is Laura Durham’s bumble bee made out of chocolate sauce, caramel and whipped topping. (photos submitted by Lindsey Edwards)

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Pearsons Artist of the Month at Thompson Garden Gallery This month at Thompson Garden Gallery, Elaine Pearsons is the featured artist. A photographer, Pearsons is exhibiting both straight photographic images as well as hand-altered pictures. She is known for her colorful, imaginative work.

Until the autumn of 1972, Pearsons was the queen of the Kodak Instamatic, snapping pictures of friends, family and a million Cape Cod sunsets from the beaches where she grew up. It took the bedazzlement of a New England autumn to prompt her to borrow a friend’s 35mm camera.

Pearsons received a quick tutorial and wandered down a leafy lane into her future.

Color photography became her passion. Pearsons peered at life through the viewfinder, searching for fresh perspectives as well as for the richest, most saturated color she could elicit from film. She interviewed fellow photographers and lab technicians for their knowledge while experimenting with various methods of producing intense saturation. Ultimately, Pearsons began to hand-alter her pictures with colored markers, photo dyes and acrylic paints.

Now, she’s made the leap to digital photography.

Pearsons has lived in Boston, New York, Los Angeles and Tryon.

She has traveled and photographed in the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe and India. Pearsons has exhibited at galleries from coast to coast in the United States. Her commissioned portraits have appeared in the collections of Hollywood executive Norman Lear and singer-songwriter Amanda McBroom.

In 2007, Pearsons and two other

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A photograph of the back of a vibrant sunflower is one of many colorful pieces from Elaine Pearsons currently on display at Thompson Garden Gallery. (photo submitted)

women photographers produced the popular “3 Women/3 Cameras” exhibition at Tryon’s Upstairs Artspace. This work documented the beauty of Polk County and the surrounding region. More recently, Pearsons has placed in the Shaker Workshop Photography Competition and the Carolina Gallery’s Photography Invitational.

See Pearsons’ current work as well as that of approximately 30 other regional artists at Thompson Garden Gallery, located at 83 Palmer Street in Tryon. Also, view Pearsons’ photographs in the lobby of the Bulletin.

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