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The origins of steeplechasing in Tryon didn’t begin with the Block House Races, but it was started by the same man, Carter P. Brown. Inspired by his participation as a jockey in the fledgling Carolina Cup in Camden, Brown founded “The March Hare.” This race continued until the outbreak of World War II when the less than stellar trophy of a battered tin cup was retired. 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. 828-7499245. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or (Continued on page 2)

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Monday, March 25,, 2013

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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the sudden death of K9 Trixie. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 27 at 1 p.m. at Stearns Park. (photos submitted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office)

Watch ends for Polk sheriff’s K-9 Trixie Memorial service Wed., March 27 at Stearns by Leah Justice

The Polk County Sheriff’s

Office is mourning the sudden passing of their K-9 Trixie, a 10-year old German Shepherd. Trixie began her K-9 career with the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office where she served for

three years before serving with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s for the next five years. Trixie came to the Polk Coun(Continued on page 6)

Columbus annexes another 2.6 acres for Foster Creek Annexation spurs debate by Leah Justice

The Town of Columbus approved voluntarily annexing a non-

contiguous 2.66 acres of property to be a part of the planned Foster Creek Preserve, but not after some debate. Columbus Town Council met Thursday, March 21 and approved

the annexation by a 3-1 vote following a public hearing. Councilwoman Ernie Kan voted against the annexation, say(Continued on page 4)

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visit www.saluda.com. The Meeting Place Senior Center, sing-along, 10 a.m.; senior fitness, 11 a.m.; bingo or bead class 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. Democratic Women’s Club, Democratic Women’s Club will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, March 25 at 11 a.m. at the Democratic Headquarters in Columbus. Everyone is invited to attend. 894-3219. 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. American Association of University Women, meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the Tryon Presbyterian Church fellowship hall. PCHS varsity softball at Rosman, Monday, March 25, 4 p.m. 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.

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894-2340. Landrum Library, free yoga classes. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Limited to first 30 people. Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 8 p.m., Columbus Presbyterian Church.

Tuesday

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Tuesdays, Ozone Drive and Hwy. 176, Saluda. Polk County Transportation Authority, makes a regular trip to Hendersonville on the first and third Tuesday of each month. 894-8203. The Meeting Place Senior Center, beginner/intermediate pilates, 8:30 a.m.; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; devotions and art class, 10 a.m.; Let’s move...Let’s move dance, 10:30 a.m.; bingo, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. House of Flags 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. Landrum Library, Book Discussion Group, fourth Tuesday every month, 10:30 a.m. at the library. 864-457-2218. PCHS Golf at Cleghorn Plantation, Tuesday, March 26, 1 – 2 p.m. 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. PCHS tennis vs. Thomas Jefferson Tuesday, March 26, 4 p.m. PCHS varsity softball vs Thomas Jefferson Tuesday, March 26, 4 p.m. Saluda Welcome Table, every Tuesday, dinner will be served from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Saluda United Methodist Church. All are welcomed. Dona-

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CORRECTION: The headline published in the Friday, March 22 edition of the Tryon Daily Bulletin, incorrectly stated Deno Trakas as the next instructor of a series of writing workshops being offered by TFAC in conjunction with Hub City Writers’ Project from Spartanburg, S.C. The next workshop is instructed by Mindy Friddle, award-winning author of The Garden Angel and Secret Keepers, titled, “Make a Scene, Why Don’t You?” on March 26.

tions accepted. Polk County/Foothills Parent and Family Support Group The Polk County/Foothills Parent and Family Support Group “reboots” with its first meeting of 2013 on Tuesday, March 26 at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Polk County Public Library’s community room (Columbus). PCHS Varsity Baseball vs. Thomas Jefferson, Tuesday, March 26, 6:30 p.m. VFW Ladies Auxiliary Polk Memorial 9116, meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Womack building in Columbus. VFW Polk Memorial 9116 meets the fourth Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Columbus Town Hall.

Wednesday

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Wednesdays, Fire Department in Green Creek, 7 a.m. - noon. The Saluda Planning Board will hold the last of three additional meetings to discuss permitted uses. This meeting will be held the fourth Wednesday (March 23) at 9 a.m. 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, Wednes-

days, 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. PCHS Tennis at North Henderson, Wednesday, March 27, 4 p.m. PCHS Varsity Baseball at Smoky Mtn. Wednesday, March 27, 4 p.m. Polk County Economic & Tourism Development Commission (ETDC) meets on the last Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the First Peak Visitor Center conference room, 20 E. Mills St., Columbus. For information, call 828-894-2895. Female Domestic Abuse Intervention Program Wednesdays 6-7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 8942340. Alcoholics Anonymous Tryon 12 and 12, Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Tryon Coffeehouse, 90 Trade Street.

Thursday

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m. - noon, corner of Hampton Court and Hwy 108. Thursday Men’s Prayer Breakfast, will meet this month, (Continued on page 15)

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AmeriCorps Project Conserve tours Polk County farms This past Monday, the AmeriCorps Project Conserve team of about 30 members came down to visit Polk County farms and the Mill Spring Ag Center and learn more about local food and sustainable farming in Western North Carolina. Mill Spring Ag Center AmeriCorps member Laura Brookshire led the group to Emerald Springs Farm owned by Bill and Lee Barker, Restoration Farm owned by Dawn Jordan and Leap Farm owned by Lee Mink. The group ended the day by inoculating shiitake mushroom logs with the help of Vaughn Loeffler and touring the Mill Spring Ag Center. AmeriCorps is a national service program that places members at local and national non-profits and government offices such as schools and county offices. Members provide valuable service to communities and in turn gain skills and experience needed (Continued on page 6)

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A Landrum mother has been charged with homicide by child neglect and unlawful neglect of a child following her 2-year old son being killed after a dresser fell on him, according to Greenville County Sheriff reports. Margie Elizabeth Shaver, 27, of 27 Laurinda Lane was charged last week along with Christopher Jerome Shaver, 30, who was charged with child neglect, according to reports. Authorities said Christoper

ing residents said years ago they wanted Columbus to slow down on annexing any more properties into the small town. “There was so much controversy when they first got annexed,” Kan said. “People asked us please, no more annexing until we know what they (Foster Creek developers) are doing.” But other council members said this particular annexation is not comparing apples to apples. Columbus Mayor Eric McIntyre said this annexation was discussed when Foster Creek was planned and the town wouldn’t be considering the annexation now if the property owners were willing to sell initially. “I don’t know…if this is comparing apples to apples or not,” McIntyre said. “if it were across town it would be different. Foster Creek is already there. They are not buying a piece of property across the street.” The property annexed is contiguous to Foster Creek. “If (the property owner) would have sold it initially we wouldn’t be here today because it would have been in their initial plans,” said McIntyre. Kan said she was on the planning board at that time and she was really hearing what people were saying and that’s what they asked. McIntyre said this particular piece of property has always

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Shaver was not home when the incident occurred. Chandler’s death occurred at the couple’s home about 11:30 p.m. on March 12. A Greenville County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson said. The noise from the incident was loud enough to hear, but no action according to reports. The couple’s other child, a daughter, age 4, was also injured in the incident and is currently in the care of the department of social services. been in discussion. Properties like Giardini’s, who requested to be annexed, are different, McIntyre said. Columbus denied Giardini’s restaurant twice in recent years, saying residents did not want the town to grow anymore. Councilman Richard Hall said some things make sense and some things you stand on principle. “This makes sense,” Hall said. “I’m just saying what people said,” Kan said. “That’s all I can do.” Following the annexation to the over 1,000-acre proposed subdivision off Houston Road, developers plan to seek a special use permit from the town for the new parcel to match the current zoning, which includes cluster development. Foster Creek attorney Alan Peterson attended the council meeting and was the only one to speak during the public hearing. Peterson said the owners acquired the Staggs’ property in December and were asking for the annexation so it will become a part of Foster Creek Preserve. He also said developers will not be asking for the density of the proposed subdivision to increase due to the new annexation. Foster Creek, owned by Forest City Land Group is a planned 687 dwelling unit subdivision, now located on over 1,065 acres. The town approved the master plan in 2009, a special use permit in 2010 and a development agreement in 2011.

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seizing approximately $35,000 in drug seizures during her Polk (continued from page 1) County career. “She will be greatly missed ty Sheriff’s Office last year and was assigned to handler Ronnie by officers with the sheriff’s Russell. She passed away sud- office and by many children she denly on March 15 after seeming visited at the local schools as to be very healthy and vibrant an educational tool,” said Polk County Sheriff and still workDonald Hill. ing on a daily The sheriff basis, officers “She will be greatly said he hopes said. missed by officers with raise enough Her unexthe sheriff’s office and by to money from pected death is suspected to many children she visited donations and have been from at the local schools as an fundraisers to find another cancer, accordK-9 in the near ing to sheriff’s educational tool.” -- Polk County Sheriff Donald Hill future. Trixie officers. was one of two Trixie was K-9s at the trained in narcotics and article searches. Trixie sheriff’s office. Hill also said he is grateful was donated to the Polk sheriff’s office and in her one year of ser- for the calls and support from the vice there she received national community in support of Deputy certifications with the North Russell during this difficult time American Police Work Dog As- and who have asked how they sociation and the National Nar- can help in the sheriff’s office’s cotic Detector Dog Association. fundraising goals. A memorial service will be Trixie was credited with

• Trixie

Want to go? What: Memorial Service When: Wednesday, March 27, 1 p.m. Where: Gazebo, Stearns Park, Columbus held for Trixie on Wednesday, March 27 at 1 p.m. at the gazebo in Stearns Park in Columbus.

• AmeriCorp

Trixie

supervising Project Conserve members with the Office of Ag (continued from page 3) Economic Development and said to pursue careers. This week is he feels that having members has AmeriCorps Week, which cel- been very beneficial. “AmeriCorps members reach ebrates the program, the members out to the comand the service munity in ways provided to “AmeriCorps members that I can’t althousands of ways do, especommunities reach out to the cially through nationwide. community in ways the use of social Project media,” Sprague Conserve is an that I can’t always do, A m e r i C o r p s especially through the use said. They have been crucial program unique of social media.” in organizing to western -- Lynn Sprague programs and North Carolina, workshops at and members are placed at host sites that focus the Ag Center and bringing the on land conservation water qual- community in. They also bring ity, energy conservation, and local the energy of a younger generafood and farmland initiatives. Polk tion which helps bridge the gap County currently has two Project between the older and newer genConserve host sites: Polk County erations of farmers in the county.” To learn more about AmeriOffice of Agricultural Economic Development (located in the Corps and Project Conserve, visit Mill Spring Ag Center) under www.americorps.gov and www. the supervision of Lynn Sprague carolinamountain.org/projectand FENCE under the supervi- conserve. – article submitted sion of Tracie Hanson. Sprague by Laura Brookshire is currently in the fourth year of

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Rock Crest featured on tour of homes The rambling 1928 Craftsman bungalow on Lake Lanier known as Rock Crest is the house that a local physician chose as “The One” when he came back to the area to open up his medical practice. His bungalow is one of only two or three built on Lake Lanier in 1928, then the depression hit and building stopped on the lake until the 1950s. Old houses seem to acquire a soul while surviving their rambling histories and this home is no exception. While in “shambles” when the owner acquired it - walls in dire need of painting, chopped up rooms and the view of the lake from the stone terrace was obscured by trees and vines allowed to grow out of control. The owner enlisted the help of designer Stephen Shadley, a family friend, to redesign, but, keep the integrity of what was once a simple little bungalow. The resulting additions proceeded in meticulous fashion and look original to the home. The owner is a prodigious collector and has decorated his home with inherited furniture and heirlooms as well as objects that he collected during his years abroad with the Peace Corps. The ceilings had to be raised two feet to allow for the antique bookcases as well as the enormous elephant umbrella from Nepal. Room was created for the Whitney piano, whose action was built by his great-grandfather. Alvin Whitney’s old mahogany workbench has a place in the sitting room. The master bathroom sink is from the Grove Park Inn. The dining room table was brought over from India by the owner’s brother who was in the Foreign Service. The many antiques and collectibles both local and from overseas have given the home’s timeworn look and visitors will be in for a treat when they visit this historical bungalow on Lake Lanier, one of five homes on this years’ home tour. The Tour of Homes, presented as a fundraiser by The Green Blades Garden Club, will be held

Rock Crest

on Saturday, April 13. Hours of the tour are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at PJ Fashion and Expressions Florist in Landrum, Down to Earth Garden Center in Tryon, The Garden Patch and Flower Cottage in Columbus, Kathleen’s Gallery in Saluda, The Wrinkled Egg in Flat Rock and the Silver Fox in Hendersonville.

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On the day of the tour, tickets will be sold at each of the homes as well as the Park on Trade. Parking will be available at Stone Hedge, vans for transportation to the Lake Lanier home will be available at the Tryon Antique Mall shopping center near the Lake Lanier entrance and parking for the Byrd house will be available at Urgent

Medical Care. Go to www.greenbladesgardenclub.org for more information on the tour and the garden club’s projects. For more information and ticket purchase, call June Current at 828-859-2048 or email junecu@charter.net. – article submitted by Deborah Odonnell

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was held to welcome them in to membership. Getfitted Boutique specializes in professional alterations for bridal, prom and any other event. Southern has over 20 years of experience in alterations, has many prom and event dresses, and also wedding gowns in her new shop, along with shoes, jewelry and accessories. Pictured are Ethan Waldman of Tryon Federal Bank, Kathy Toomey of New View Realty, Nee Soulisa, Joy Southern and Chamber executive director Janet Sciacca. For more information about this new shop, call the Chamber at 859-6236. (photo submitted by Janet W. Sciacca)

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Landrum Garden Club hoping to restart dogwood planting The Landrum Garden Club met March 14 at the home of Joyce Prince; attendance was small but strong in motivation. Charlotte Kale-Hamrick provided background on the history of the Landrum Garden Club. It was founded in 1950, and at the time there were approximately five other garden clubs in the area. The group is delighted to say their’s has survived the test of time. In attendance were the following members: Prince, KaleHamrick, Linda Warren, Janie Giles, Phelecia Corpening, Jerry Attwood, Magdalene Bradey and vice president Peggie Armstrong. The group discussed its continued maintenance of the flower boxes at Operation Hope on Main Street Landrum, and from the history session decided to rebirth its planting of the Pink Dogwood Tree. In the past, the club has planted this tree in memory of a past member, and the group voted to plant a tree as close to Arbor Day as time will permit. The Landrum Garden Club invites the public to submit a public place that will grant the club permission to plant a pink dogwood.

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The group will draw one place to plant the dogwood from the submissions received at the next meeting, to be held at Howard Giles home on April 12. Entries are to be submitted by April 11 to JanieGiles2008@aol.com. Club members look forward to hearing from readers. – article submitted by Janie Giles

Foothills bridge results, March 21 Morning Restricted Pairs Section A: North-South 1. Jackie Caldwell - Donald Eifert 2/3. Donald Cobb - Len Ellis 2/3. Jack Williams -Archie Hardy 4. Barbara Schuvart - Evalynn Hyra East-West 1. Robert Palmer - David Hart 2. Chip Boyle - Andrea Kahn 3. Mel Rogers - Ruthann Cox 4. Barbara Clegg - Betsy Carr Section B North-South 1. Gordy Cwik - Mike Roemer 2. Kathy Bartlett - Sally Dix 3/4. H Ingram Willis Jr - Elaine Riley 3/4. Richard Belthoff - Rolland Rasmussen East-West

1. Ronald Wingo - Charlie Stratford 2. Lois Merrill - Rosemary Witty 3. Elizabeth Murray - Joyce Atkins Afternoon Open Pairs: NorthSouth 1. Donald Cobb - Len Ellis 2. Jack Williams - Daniel Dworkin 3. Silvia Crouse - Kathy Bartlett 4. Charlotte Lindsey - Mickey Brandstadter East-West 1. Jim Jackson - Patrick Collins 2. Chip Boyle - John Memory 3. Louise Little - Andrea Kahn 4. Chris Ter Kuile - Robbie Ter Kuile - article submitted by Marily Williams

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Pictured left to right are Barbara Hall, Liz Dicey, Mara Smith, Tammy Coleman, Jackie Burke, Ford Smith, Bill Coleman, Eileen Barton, Maureen Pratt, Neal Barton, Mary Savard, and Lois Torlina, with the dogs, Buck and Adel at the Friday, March 15, PAC hike at Pisgah National Forest. (Not pictured, Carroll Rush) (photo by Pam Torlina)

PAC’s hike goes to YMCA Blue Ridge assembly March 29 Join the Pacolet Area Conservancy (PAC) on Friday, March 29, for a 6-mile hike at the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly, the fourth hike of PAC’s spring hiking series. PAC Land Protection Specialist, Pam Torlina, will lead the moder-

ately strenuous hike to High Windy, the highest point on the Blue Ridge Assembly property, at 4,350 ft. The trail is a loop with an out and back to the peak of High Windy. The hike parallels a creek for part of the way and provides beautiful

Your Arts Calendar Music Sandwiched In… A free concert by classical guitarist Peter Fletcher at Spartanburg’s main library, Wed., March March 27, 12:15 p.m. Bring your lunch or buy one there. Parkinson’s Dance Class… Thursday, March 28 at 1:30 p.m., presented by Ballet Spartanburg. Little Theatre’s 2013-14 Season?… Be among the first to know… Thursday, March 28, 7 p.m. Cocktails, Hors d’oeuvres, and sneak previews. $40 per ticket. Call (864) 585-8278. Spartanburg MashUp… Mill Billy Blues and the original Sparkletones come together for a unique concert of Upstate blues paired and fused with RockaBilly. Saturday, April 6, 8 p.m.$11/adults; $6/ students.

Ballroom Dance Lessons… Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Call: 583-0339. History of Southern Fashions… presented Spartanburg Regional History Museum. 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. Close on Easter Sunday… Have a happy Easter.

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winter views, a scenic overlook and most of the climbing occurs in the first 2.5 miles, making it a good workout. If you are interested in attending the PAC hike at the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly, please contact the

PAC office to sign up by phone at 828-859-5060 or e-mail, landprotection@pacolet.org. Hikers will be meeting at the Columbus Bi-Lo at 8:30 a.m. to (Continued on page 15)

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NOTICE OF MEETINGS OF THE POLK COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 105-322, The Polk County Board of Equalization and Review will meet as required by law. PURPOSE OF MEETINGS To hear, upon request, any and all taxpayers who own or control taxable property assessed for taxation in Polk County, with respect to the valuation of such property, or the property of others, and to fulfill other duties and responsibilities as required by law. TIME OF MEETINGS The Board will convene for its first meeting on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. The Board will adjourn for the purposes of accepting requests for hearing at its last meeting on Thursday, May 2, 2013. Meetings will be conducted during regular business hours in the R.J. Foster Courtroom, Womack Building. Requests for hearing must be received no later than final adjournment which is scheduled for Thursday, May 2, 2013at 12:00 noon. In the event of an earlier or a later adjournment, notice to that effect will be published in this newspaper. The schedule for the hearing of appeals which were timely filed will be posted at the office of the Assessor, serving as Clerk to the Board, and will also be provided to individuals and organizations that have requested notice pursuant to N.C.G.S 143-318.12. APPEAL REQUESTS All requests for hearing should be made to: Polk County Tax Assessor, Courthouse Square, P.O. Box 308, Columbus, NC 28722. Telephone: (828) 894-8954

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Cleveland County; some fine spring birding Every year we make a pilgrimage just east of the mountains to Cleveland County, a predominantly rural and agricultural county set just south of the mountains. With a few old cotton gins and dilapidated barns around, this is a perfect area to find Barn Owls and other birds of open country habitats. Again this year we had a spectacular spring day on our annual Barn by Simon Owl Venture. Thompson We all met just this side of Shelby, NC early in the somewhat cold hours of the morning. Thankfully we were promised a gorgeous day in the mid 60’s. We started our day exploring a stand of older trees that has in the past held Red-headed Woodpeckers. We did not find the woodpeckers, but did have a great start to the day with great views of several Fox Sparrows, a pair of singing Brown Thrashers and

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both Kinglets. A nearby farm pond surprised us with a large flock of Lesser Scaup along with three Gadwall and one single male ring-necked duck. A nearby, very well-maintained Purple Martin colony of Purple Martins had at least 15 early arrivals which soared overhead and drank at the nearby pond. The village of Lattimore, just west of Shelby, is a beautiful and quiet collection of buildings that time has almost forgotten and the perfect base to explore the surrounding fields. Here we found some of the classic country birds that we were looking for such as Loggerhead Shrike, American Kestrel and White-crowned Sparrow. Lunch was back in down-town Lattimore where we enjoyed our picnic lunch along the (Continued on page 15)

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check in and start the approximately one-hour 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 but would like to attend future hikes, please visit PACs website, www.pacolet.org, or go to PACs Facebook page, www.facebook. com/pacoletarea.conservancy, for information on upcoming hikes. The next hike is scheduled for April 12 at Table Rock State Park to Bald

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roadside on this beautiful spring day before heading across the county to Delight Road where we had good, but brief views of a pair of beautiful Barn Owls. The Barn Owl is found throughout the world. It is widely distributed in both tropical and temperate regions and within this wide range the Barn Owl has had a long history of relationships with humans. In England, Barn Owls are associated with churchyards and in the Netherlands these valuable birds are encouraged to

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on March 28 at 8 a.m. at TJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cafe 456 S. Trade St. in Tryon. Come and bring a friend. Along with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;order from menuâ&#x20AC;? breakfast, there will be fellowship and prayer for the needs of those in our community, state, nation and world and for those who will to cause us harm. The group meets the last Thursday of every month. Saluda Center, Thursday ac-

Rock Overlook. Also, please mark your calendar and plan to join PAC for the upcoming ninth annual PACWalk for Preservation and third annual PACRun 5K Trail Run on Saturday, May 4. The event will be held at Tryon Estates, 619 Laurel Lake Dr., Columbus. PACRun starts at 8 a.m. and PACWalk begins at 10 a.m. Come help PAC preserve our mountains, farms, forests, waterways and green spaces. For more information visit PACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, www.pacolet.org, where you can register on-line, and/or print a registration form, or call PAC at 828-859-5060 or e-mail: info@pacolet.org. You can also register for PACRun online at www.strictlyrunning.com. PAC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit conservation organization (land trust) founded in 1989 to protect and conserve the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural resources (PACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. PACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; save the places you love. - article submitted by Pam Torlina

nest in farms and orchards to help keep the rodent population under control. Despite this ancient connection with man, the Barn Owl is declining within the United States and worldwide. Much of this is connected with the removal of dead trees, old barns and other suitable nesting sites. However, good populations of these birds still exist in certain parts of the Carolinas, such as Cleveland County and other mostly rural areas. Small numbers of this highly distinctive owl are even found in Henderson County, as well as other areas of North Carolina, although their current stronghold

may be the old cotton growing areas of the state. To even get a brief glimpse of these beautiful owls was a bonus. It was certainly a great early spring day in the Piedmont! Simon Thompson has lived in WNC for the past 20 years. He owns and operates his own birding tour company, Ventures Birding Tours. www.birdventures.com He and Chris also own and operate the Asheville Wild Birds Unlimited Store. For more information on any of the birding activities in the area, drop by the store or check his website at www. asheville.wbu.com.

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