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Vol. 86 / No. 56

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Thursday, April 18, 2013

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Columbus Town Council has changed their meeting times from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m.

This change begins tonight, Thursday, April 18.

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

Today

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit Thursdays, 7 a.m. noon, corner of Hampton Court and Hwy 108.

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

The Meeting Place Senior Center Thursday activities 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.

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House of Flags Museum open Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Co(Continued on page 2)

Community members peruse the equestrian art exhibit at the Tryon Fine Arts Center. (photo submitted)

National equestrian art exhibit up at TFAC

by Samantha Hurst

The “Block House Equestrian Art Exhibit” opened at the Tryon Fine Arts Center on Saturday, April 13 to a full house of equestrian and art enthusiasts alike.

The show comes down April 26.

Exhibit organizer Kim Nelson of Skyuka Fine Art said she was thrilled with the way the show came together.

“I’m really proud of the way the show is hung and how stunning it looks,” Nelson said.

“Between the bronzes and his(Continued on page 4)

Tryon looks to aggressively pursue late water bills Current delinquent down to almost $38k

by Leah Justice

The Town of Tryon has decided to aggressively pursue delinquent water bills, including the possibility of strengthening its policies in

the future.

Town council met Tuesday, April 16 and reviewed its current policies and heard that the total delinquent amount is currently at $37,956, which is down $12,724 from last month when that total was almost $50,000 overdue.

Council approved purging amounts that are past the statute to collect on inactive accounts.

Interim town manager Joey Davis said the town has identified 26 accounts that are past the statute. The (Continued on page 5)

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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.

Hospice Third Thursday Chats Hospice of the Carolina Foothills presents “Third Thursday Chats” for those grieving the loss of a loved one. The topic for Thursday, April 18 is “Roller-coaster of Emotions.”

The safe, confidential group is led by bereavement counselor Shannon Slater. The group meets at the Hospice House in Landrum at 10:30 a.m. Info: 828-894-7000 or 864-457-9122.

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 vs. Mt. Heritage, Thursday, April 18, 4 p.m.

Polk JV girls soccer vs.

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Burns Polk girls soccer vs. Burns at Crest High School (JV only at 5 p.m.)

Partnership for Children of the Foothills Join the Partnership for Children of the Foothills April 18 from 6- 7:30 p.m. at ICC’s Polk Campus for a night of education.

The event will include a sneak peak at the Healthy Smiles puppet show, followed by a documentary about child sexual abuse. A light supper and childcare will be provided.

Al-Anon: Foothills Come to Believe Thursdays, 7 p.m., Polk Wellness Center, 155 W. Mills St., Suite 202, Columbus.

Green Creek Community Center Zumba exercise class, Thursdays 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym.

Mill Spring VFW Post 10349 bingo, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. (year round). 828-894-5098.

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

Jeremy Kittel Band at Tryon Fine Arts Center April 18 at 8 p.m. Led by national US Scottish Fiddle champion Jeremy Kittel, this exceptional quartet has the drive of Celtic fiddling, spontaneity of jazz, soul of the blues and intricacies of chamber music.

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

TLT production, “Picasso at the Lapin Agile.” It’s 1904 in a Paris bistro called the Lapin Agile.

Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein, who are on the verge of creating some of their most revolutionary work (Einstein will publish his theory of relativity in 1905 and Picasso will paint “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon” in 1907), have just met and are debating philosophy, politics and women. Witty, amusing and thought-provoking, Picasso at the Lapin Agile is a fun

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OBITUARIES James Melton Roach, p. 7

romp through history. TLT Workshop, 516 S. Trade St., Tryon.

Friday

PAC Table Rock hike, Due to the weather and trail conditions on April 12, the Pacolet Area Conservancy (PAC) hike to Table Rock State Park was rescheduled for Friday, April 19. PAC’s Pam Torlina will lead the moderately strenuous 7-mile out and back hike to Bald Rock overlook. There is a $2 park fee ($1.25 for SC Seniors). Please bring exact change.

Info: 828-859-5060 or e-mail, landprotection@pacolet.org. Hikers will meet at the Gowensville Spinx at 8:30 a.m.

Friends of the Polk County Public Library spring book sale opens to the general public at 9 a.m. Friday, April 19 and runs through 6 p.m. It will be open Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Bag pricing Saturday afternoon and some free material.

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. (every third Friday) and bingo or movie at 12:30 p.m. 828894-0001.

PCHS varsity baseball at Mitchell Friday, April 19, 4 p.m.

PCHS varsity softball at Mitchell Friday, April 19, 4 p.m.

Polk girls soccer vs. Asheville (JV at 5 p.m. / Varsity at 7 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.

Foothills Astronomy Club meets the third Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at FENCE in the great room. Enter through the back of the building and ask for Jessie Willard. Free.

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

TLT production, “Picasso at the Lapin Agile.” It’s 1904 in a Paris bistro called the Lapin Agile.

Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein, who are on the verge of creating some of their most revolutionary work (Einstein will publish his theory of relativity in 1905 and Picasso will paint “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon” in 1907), have just met and are debating philosophy, politics and women. Witty, amusing and thought-provoking, Picasso at the Lapin Agile is a fun romp through history. TLT Workshop, 516 S. Trade St., Tryon.

Saturday

The Friends of the Polk County Public Library Spring Book Sale opens to the general public Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Bag pricing Saturday afternoon and some free material.

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

Grassroots Art Project holds art classes to benefit Lennie’s Fund and the Humane Society, Saturdays from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

There is no fee for the class and all materials will be provided.

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“Estrella” by Jan Lukens, 48” x 48”, oil on canvas. (photo submitted)

• Art exhibit

Many artists from around the state and region were on hand to (continued from page 1) speak with the large crowd of extoric artwork and the loaned hibit goers. Kim Nelson said she collection, this exhibit really is felt the notoriety of Tryon’s rich equestrian history drew many something to be seen.”

There are almost 100 works of artists’ interest.

“Three artists chose to travel in art to be enjoyed in the exhibit, which features works for sale as to deliver their work and visit the well as work loaned by local col- town to see for themselves what lectors. Nelson said finding the it was all about,” Nelson said. right artists to exhibit was where “We have well-known equestrian artists from as far as Canada the hard work came into play. and others from “I was seeking out the qual- “Between the bronzes and right here.”

Many of ity of artwork historic artwork and the those who viswe wanted to ited the exhibit r e p r e s e n t a t loaned collection, this the show, not exhibit really is something a l s o s t a y e d around for a necessarily the lecture from n a m e , ” s h e to be seen.”

-- Kim Nelson Austin Brown, said. “But we youngest son were privileged to have many well-known eques- of legendary Carter Brown.

The Brown family was pivotal trian artists.”

The show consists of works in Tryon’s equestrian heritage from such artists as painter Vale- and inspired many to move to ria Hinz of Canada, Tucker the area.

The Tryon Fine Arts Center Bailey, a sculptor of Minnesota, and Linda Luster, director of the gallery hours are 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

North Carolina Museum of His- Tuesday-Friday and this Saturtory. It also includes works by day 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. For more Nelson’s husband Rich Nelson, information about the show, who collaborated with eques- contact Kim Nelson at info@ trian photographer Erik Olsen on skyukafineart.com, by phone several pieces, and local sculptor at 828-817-3783 or visit www. skyukafineart.com.

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• Tryon water bills (continued from page 1)

state allows the town to collect up to three years past due on water bills and four years past due on sewer bills.

Tryon’s current policy is after a bill is 30 days overdue, the town puts it on the list for the water to be cut off, which normally occurs on the last Wednesday of the month.

The problem Tryon encounters is if a person uses water in the month of January, they are billed for that in February, which is not due until March 15. The bill is considered overdue on April 15 (30 days later), so essentially, a customer could owe for the months of January, February, March and almost all of April before their water is cut off.

Another policy discussed is Tryon’s payment program, where customers who are overdue can set up a payment plan.

Town attorney Bailey Nager said according to tax collector Pam Justice customers are frequently cut off from service. Tryon charges

a reconnect fee of $35 and ac- sider charging higher deposits for cording to the town’s ordinance, renters than homeowners. Columcustomers are supposed to pay bus charges a $150 deposit for the entire unpaid amount prior to renters compared to a $75 deposit being reconnected, which Nager for homeowners.

Commissioner Doug Arbosaid is not always happening, partly gast suggested because of to the shorten its payment plan.

Nager explained Tryon’s Tryon time from when Nager suga person gets a gested council payment program bill and when consider wheth- saying that anyone the water is cut er its current off. water deposit who is several months Nager said is appropriate overdue can fill out an Columbus has compared to its application with the a very strict polpotential exposure. Currently town manager making a icy, with bills going out on Tryon charges a payment plan. the 20th of the $100 deposit to month, due on connect water for residential customers and a the 10th and overdue with a late $125 deposit for commercial cus- fee on the 11th. Columbus cuts off tomers. The average bill for inside service on the 21st of the month if city limit customers (water, sewer, the bill is not paid.

Nager explained Tryon’s paygarbage) is $80 to $100 per month and out of town customers (typi- ment program saying that anyone cally water only) is $60 to $70 per who is several months overdue can fill out an application with the town month, said Nager.

Nager said Tryon could con- manager to make payment plan.

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Nager said, according to staff, people could always stay three months behind. Water is cut off if those customers fail to make payments but because they have a payment plan they pay the $35 reconnect fee and not the balance due.

“I think that this program is a bigger part of the problem in terms of the bigger bills you’re getting,” said Nager.

Davis said he sees three to five payment plan applications per month and there are some people who do payment extensions who are “as good as gold.” There are others the town has issues collecting payment, Davis said, but there are good ones out there as well.

Commissioners Roy Miller and Arbogast said they spoke with former town manager Jim Fatland regarding his former policy, which they said worked here and is working where Fatland is currently employed.

Arbogast said Fatland’s policy (Continued on page 6)

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Carrie Knox addresses rotary Carrie Knox, executive director of FENCE, presented the program at a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Tryon. In her presentation, she shared with the Rotarians the various events and programs held at FENCE in support of the organization’s goals of education, recreation and preservation. The Rotary Club appreciates Knox, her staff and the many volunteers of FENCE for their service. Pictured along with Knox is Rotarian Don Lyons who arranged the program. (photo submitted by Bill Hillhouse)

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on getting customers caught up was that they had to pay the current bill and 10 percent of the remaining.

Davis said the delinquent accounts have been caught up tremendously. He said with at one time during former manager Justin Hembree’s employment the total amount was over $90,000.

Davis said the town has two different delinquent accounts; active and inactive. The inactive accounts get sent to the state debt pay off program, where tax returns are garnished. He said other municipalities go through collection agencies, so that’s another possibility for Tryon.

“I would say we need to continue to focus on it,” said commissioner Wim Woody.

Arbogast said shortening the billing cycle would help it immensely.

Council decided to discuss options further next month and to possibly monitor delinquent bills every month.

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Libraries of Polk County, a history The Friends of the Polk Coun- is offered as a public service; it is ty Public Library (FOPCL) not a money- making project for Board announces that it has spon- either the author or the FOPCL sored a book by Marian Cooper Board.

The book is prepared to inBryan, PhD, that records all the libraries in Polk County from form as well as to celebrate those individuthe visionary als who have proponents of Many libraries have given so much the early Sidney of themselves Lanier Library served the people of Polk to provide to the dedicated County and the book good literavolunteers who highlights the inspired ture, sources made the dream of information, of a modern individuals who worked cultural enrichPolk County hard to make books and ment and enPublic Library media services available tertainment to possible.

Many librar- to the adults and children the community by developing ies have served of Polk County. and supporting the people of libraries in the Polk County and the book highlights the in- area.

Copies of the book have been spired individuals who worked hard to make books and media donated to school libraries and services available to the adults public libraries in the commuand children of Polk County. nity. The book is available for Why is it so important to have sale in the Polk County Public free books, magazines and other Library and the Saluda Branch printed material available to the of the PCPL Library, the Polk public in a democracy? This County Museum, The Book question is an excellent topic for Shelf and The Village Book Shoppe in Tryon. discussion and reflection.

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Obituaries

James Melton Roach

James Melton Roach, 63, of LaBelle, Fla., passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2013, at Hope Hospice in Lehigh Acres, Fla. Born in Rutherfordton, N.C., Jim was the son of Edna M. Morrow of Tryon, and the late Woodrow Roach. He was a graduate of Tryon High School and Appalachian State University.

A member of Carlson Memorial United Methodist Church in LaBelle, Fla. he was active over the years in numerous community organizations. Jim had a lifelong passion for golf and fishing.

Surviving are his wife of the home, Karan; a son, Jeff (Victo-

ria) Roach, and grandchildren, Wyatt and Reagan, of Sulfur, La.; a son, Judd (Ashley) Clemmer, and granddaughter, Kaylyn of Tampa, Fla.; a brother, Woody (Susan) Roach of Galivants Ferry, S.C.; a sister, Kathyanne (Scott) Harding of Tryon; a brother-in-law Bill (Janice) Barnwell of Ft. Myers, Fla.; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a step-father, Claude Morrow.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 5, 2013, at 2 p.m., at the Tryon First Baptist Church. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the church activity building.

Memorial donations may be made to the Polk County High School golf team, Stearns Education Center, P.O. Box 638, Columbus, N.C. 28722.

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a goodly number of practical jokes. Bright Sunday is related to the medieval feast of fools, a special Sunday when the worship service and sermon were simply devoted to fun, fun that needed no justification other than the knowledge that Jesus Christ had been raised from the dead. the custom of easter monday and Bright Sunday celebrations were rooted in the reflections of early church theologians like St. augustine, who suggested that God played a kind of grand practical joke on the powers of evil by raising Jesus from the dead. easter was “God’s supreme joke played on death itself.” (continued on page 9)

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AUCTIONS Antiques to New 8,000+ Treasures All priced to sell.

3697 Asheville Hwy, Mtn Home Friday, 4/19: 2-7:30 pm; Sat., 4/20: 9am-5pm Sun., 4/21: 1-5 pm; Mon., 4/22: 9 am-1pm Saturday: Specials & Art Scraps Corner

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Countertops, Complete Local Sod Producer Kitchen & Bathroom seeking CLASS A CDL Remodels. 28 yrs. exp.

Delivery Driver with forklift Free Est. Senior Discount. experience. BUY SOD Inc. JG’s: 864-316-3596, Tryon Farm. Applications may be obtained at office 578-4100, 292-0104 5554 Hunting Country Rd Tryon

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PET CARE Linda King Pet Sitting , Body Clipping & Mane Braiding please call 828 388-4130

COLLECTIBLES Vintage Hunting Prints, Pope Dog and Duck Prints (some handcolored),English brass fireplace fender& fan,Men's hacking jackets, tuxedos, size 38-42 Mirrors, gateleg drop leaf tables, chairs, 3 brass pole lamps, marble top dressers, clothes press, 1910 Harvard Classics, rugs,Custom Waverly drapes/linens, kitchen is land, new window screens Moving-Bargain prices.Call 828 894-5494 leave message

APPLIANCES MTB House of Bargains #2 10796 Hwy 11 Campobello, SC Appliances, Household goods, Lawn & Garden.

Discounted prices.

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SERVICES PROFESSIONAL PRESSURE WASH We wash homes, decks, roofs, exterior/interior of gutters, etc. Also seal or stain wood. Exc ref.

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Saluda Construction: A-CDL Drivers Grading, driveways, land OTR & Regional clearing, underbrushing, positions available. Due to additions, new homes, expanded business we metal roofs, licensed, are seeking Professional insured, bonded.

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Our Drivers Enjoy: * Excellent Home Time ERVICES * No Touch Freight * Repetitive delivery EPAIRS routes * Drop & Hook Freight Driveway Work.

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Office Space Available in Historic Building 250 to 600 sq ft spaces $325 to $375 per month Mill Spring Agricultural Center & Farm Store Open Mon - Sat featuring Local Food Call 828-894-2281 or www.polkcountyfarms.org

Tile Specialties Large selection come see our new showroom at 202 E Mills Street or call (828) 894-7058

Tommy's Want to go on vacation & not worry about your Home Improvement furry friends? I will farm Roofs, renovations, siding, carpentry, decks, winsit while you are away.

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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.

* 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.

Interviews will only be given to those who are qualified. EOE

HELP WANTED MEDICAL / DENTAL Bayada Home Health Care Needs a skilled LPN to work with a total care patient. Full time position available. Please call 828-696-1900.

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Hospice of the Carolina Foothills has openings: -PRN CNA (Homecare) -FT Weekend Admissions Nurse (Homecare) -PT Cashier (Thrift Barn) -PT Palliative Care Admin Assistant To apply, please visit our website at: www.hocf.org EOE

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LAWN & GARDEN Yard & Garden items for sale: Aged cow manure, rotten saw dust, compost, clay free top soil, pine & hardwood bark mulch, sand, gravel, fill dirt. All delivered in pick up or dump truck sizes or you pick up. Also do brush & trash removal, etc.

863-4453

BOATS & SUPPLIES 2001 Chaparral

CABINS Owner Must Sell 2bd/2ba NC MTN cabin on 1.87acs $132,900.

Stone fireplace, new well septic & appl, pvt wooded setting w/mtn view, paved drive 866-738-5522

HOUSES FOR SALE ONE TIME SPECIAL OFFER! Our best selling 3 bd / 2 ba singlewide with designer decor Please call 828-684-4874

VACATION RENTALS Myrtle Beach Spacious 3br/2bath condo in the heart of Myrtle Beach, 1 block off the ocean. Newly remodeled condo with 2 private balconies with Ocean, skywheel, and Boulevard Views- Still available 4th of July and Bike Week.

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AUTOMOTIVE Used SUV For Sale 06 Mercury Mountaineer, 4x4 AWD, luxury package, dual air controls, leather seats 3rd row seating, towing package, 91K miles, in mint condition, new tires, garaged. Asking $9350. Must see to appre ciate. 828-859-0314

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LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF POLK IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION. NOTICE OF THE DOCKETING OF THE JUDGMENT, TOWN OF TRYON &.

POLK COUNTY Plaintiffs.

Vs HATTIE BELL GREEN Defendant Pursuant to the requirements of General Statute 105-375, notice is hereby given to Hattie Bell Green, as Listing Taxpayer and current owner, that a judgment of foreclosure will be docketed against the property described below on May 18,2013.

That property containing, 1,00 acre, more or less, as shown on Polk County Tax Map T1 Parcels D6 and further described in Deed Book 152 Page 1087 and recorded in the Polk County Registry.

Execution will be issued on the Judgment, and the property will be sold as provided by law.

The tax lien, including interests and cost, may be paid before the judgment is docketed and at any time thereafter as allowed by law, This notice was prepared on April 4, 2013

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NOTICE OF THE DOCKETING OF THE JUDGMENT. TOWN OF TRYON & POLK COUNTY Plaintiffs.

Vs VIOLA GRIFFIN Defendant Pursuant to the requirements of General Statute 105-375, notice is hereby given to Viola Griffin, as Listing Taxpayer and current owner, that a judgment of foreclosure will be docketed against the property described below on May 18, 2013 That property containing

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.21 acre, more or less, as Town of Tryon Tax Colshown on Polk County lector Tax Map T4, Parcels A28 and further de- Tryon Daily Bulletin scribed in Deed Book 126 April 11 and April 18, Page 2 and recorded in 2013 the Polk County Registry.

Execution will be issued VIOLA GRIFFIN on the Judgment, and the property will be sold as provided by law.

LEGAL NOTICE The tax lien, including interests and cost, may be STATE OF NORTH paid before the judgment CAROLINA is docketed and at any COUNTY OF POLK time thereafter as allowed IN THE GENERAL by law.

COURT This notice was preOF JUSTICE pared on April 5, 2013 DISTRICT COURT Pamela B, Justice DIVISION.

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NOTICE OF THE .48 acre, more or less, as Pamela B, Justice DOCKETING shown on Polk County Town of Tryon Tax ColOF THE JUDGMENT. Tax Map T2, Parcels C5 lector TOWN OF TRYON & and further described in POLK COUNTY Deed Book 120 Page 41MERCHANT Tryon Daily BulletinS UPPORT YOUR LOCAL Plaintiffs. and recorded in the Polk April 11 and 18, 2013 Vs County Registry.

JOHN CANNADY Execution will be issued JOHN CANNADY Defendant on the Judgment, and the UPPORT YOUR LOCAL S Pursuant to the require- property will be sold asMERCHANT ments of General Statute provided by law.

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Patricia Hill, kindergarten teacher at Green Creek Elementary School in 1972, poses for a picture with her students. This picture, and hundreds of others, will be on display at the Green Creek School Reunion on Sunday, June 9 from 2 -5 p.m. The reunion will be held at the Green Creek Community Center, formally the Green Creek High School. (photo submitted)

Gathering to recall fond Green Creek memories Everyone is invited to the still standing. Even though the 17th annual Green Creek School Polk County Red Cross uses Reunion. Please mark your cal- the remodeled front entrance endars now for this event, which area for office space, the rest of will be held on Sunday, June 9 the gym looks almost like it did when it was built more than 70 from 2-5 p.m. years ago.

You are enThroughout couraged to The View the 78 years that bring old picFrom tures, school Sandy Plains G r e e n C r e e k School was in annuals and Opal Sauve operation, thouyour memories 828-863-2437 sands of stuto the school’s dents walked cafeteria on the second Sunday in June. Also, be through those doors. Many of sure to invite your family and them still live in or near Polk friends, and anyone you know County. A few others have traveled many miles to attend the anwith ties to Green Creek.

You may remember that a nual reunion each year, from as year after Green Creek School far away as New Mexico, Caliclosed, the flat roof of the un- fornia, New York and Louisiana.

Recently, I came across an heated main building collapsed under the weight of the snow, unusual and interesting Polk following the infamous “Bliz- County News obituary, dated zard of ‘93.” However, the (Continued on page 13) Depression-era gymnasium is

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• Sandy Plains

soon in a dilapidated condition and remained so until the year March 31, 1904. Space does not 1891, at which time F.M. Stearns permit the long, eloquent obitu- of Cleveland, Ohio visited our ary here, but since I have this village while on a trip south.”

Mort goes on to tell of the new (to me) information about the beloved Dr. Luther R. Corn- many things that Frank Stearns well, I will include a few facts. had done for Columbus and Polk The obituary of this exceptional County, then adds the last parayoung man contained words like graph about the subject.

“So much for Polk County modesty, dignity and prudence.

It also mentions a charnel and the town of Columbus. Oh, house, a phrase that I had never just look at her today, Nov. 1, heard before. (The diction- 1928.” In the next paragraph, ary says that a charnel house Mort wrote about the “War Bemeans “a building, room or tween the States” and again, he vault in which bones or bodies named people, places and things he had enof the dead are durplaced). He It also mentions a charnel countered ing his years and his famas a Confedi l y w e r e house, a phrase that I erate soldier. well known had never heard before.

His writings throughout the are invaluable area, and his (The dictionary says that to those of us numerous rel- a charnel house means “a atives are still building, room or vault in who can only imagine what living in Polk and surround- which bones or bodies of the our ancestors and their famiing counties dead are placed). lies endured t o d a y. H i s during the grave marker in McFarland Cemetery (for- Civil War and the years of remally called the Sandy Plains construction that followed.

Our sympathies go out to the burial ground) does not list a wife or children, so I assume he families of Doris Stott Steadman, Robert Settle and Aileen was never married.

Dr. Cornwell was born in Cudd Henderson, who passed Sandy Plains, studied medicine away recently. Our thoughts and in Atlanta, Ga., (a rare education prayers are with you. Some of for a country doctor in those you remember when Aileen put days) and was the grandson of Green Creek “on the map” with Margaret Devinney McFarland, her amazing accomplishments (better known as Granny Mac). on the basketball court. She and His father, M.A. (Mort) Corn- her younger sister, Annie Belle well, was a Confederate soldier, Gilbert, made Green Creek a Polk County Commissioner, proud when they led the Green an elder, a leader in the Sandy Creek Hornets to victory after Plains Presbyterian Church and victory, year after year.

Happy birthday to Kerry a farmer.

In 1928, Mort wrote a short Ford, Margaret Collins, Tim history of Columbus in his Hines, David Pusey, Bobbi memoirs. He wrote about how Wagner, Caroline Sauve, Defoy Polk County was formed and Johnson, Kay Gee, Chris Pittman gave details and names of the and Lily Grace Maddox. Among people who carved “the Polk those couples celebrating wedCounty seat” (Columbus) out ding anniversaries recently are of the wilderness. Then he said, Keith and Marsha White, Gary “the town was in a prosperous and Mary Kate Owens, and Lyle condition from 1855 to 1861, and Julie Stott. Congratulations when all things seemed to stop. to all of you!

If you have news of this area, Property depreciated in value and the town (of Columbus) was please me at 828-863-2437. (continued from page 12)

Palliative Care of the carolina foothills

Helping people live well with serious illness

Serious illness affects people’s lives in many different ways and we help make sure that people feel the best they possibly can, have what they need to cope, and feel prepared for whatever may arise.

It’s about living! for more information

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www.hocf.org

palliative care is a community-based service of hospice of the carolina foothills

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TJCA middle school Quiz Bowl team members include, from left to right, Drew Hoyle, Alex Harrelson (Tryon), Eli Hornback, coach Sally Harbin, Goutam Gadiraju and Gabe Turner. (photo and article submitted by Petra Harrelson)

TJCA middle school Quiz Bowl team wins state championship A team of eighth-grade students from Polk, Rutherford and Cleveland Counties emerged as the winning middle school team in the recent 2013 NC Quiz Bowl.

Representing their school, Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy (TJCA), they took the state championship with a 4-0 record over second place Seventy-First Classical MS of

Fayetteville.

The academic competition, which is sponsored by the North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activities (NCASA), took place on April

• • • • • • • •

13 in Durham, N.C. After claiming the state trophy, the team is now headed to Chicago, Ill. where they will participate

First Editions Books Autographed Books Old Correspondence Letters Of Important People Broadsides Illustrated Books Art Books Regional Books

(Continued on page 15)

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Autographs Movie Scripts Old Posters Manuscripts Old Pamphlets Estate Libraries Theology Books C. S. Lewis Books

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• Calendar (continued from page 2)

Shown above are the models at “Fashion for Passion”-- the 2012 Hospice Luncheon/Fashion Show.

Friendship Circle prepares to ‘Strut with Style’ to get everything ready for a dazzling “Strut Your Style” show. The models hail from Spartanburg, Tryon, Landrum, Gramling and every place in between. They will be decked from head-to-toe with clothing and accessories from Dillard’s. It promises to be a fun event. Sponsors include Millard & Company, J M Smith

Corporation, Profinish Home Improvements, Patty and Dale Holl, and an anonymous donor, making it possible for all proceeds from the event to go toward the care of patients and families at the Hospice House.

For more information, call 828-894-7000 or 864-457-9122.

- article submitted

by a moderator. Participants need not only demonstrate their knowledge, but also have in the National Association of the self- confidence to buzz Quiz Tournaments competition in at the right time. Questions range from math and science to (April 26 –28). history, literaEli Hornture, music, as b a c k , A l e x “One player is not well as current Harrelson, Drew Hoyle, enough. It takes a team to events.

“One player Gabe Turner win a championship.” is not enough. and Goutam -- Alex Harrelson It takes a team Gadiraju know to win a chamhow to stay cool under pressure: in the pionship,” said Tryon’s Alex Quiz Bowl two teams of four Harrelson.

TJCA’s High School Quiz compete head to head to be the first to answer questions read Bowl team won medals for

finishing in second place behind Myers Park High School of Charlotte, but ahead of Raleigh’s Millbrook HS and NC School of Science and Mathematics in Durham.

TJCA is a public charter school located in Rutherford County offering a tuition-free college-preparatory education to students in grades Kindergarten through 12. Twenty-five students from Polk County currently attend TJCA constituting two percent of the school’s student population.

– article submitted

by Petra Harrelson

The Friendship Circle, a women’s committee benefitting Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills, is preparing for their spring luncheon/fashion show on May 9, 2013. It will again be held at the Piedmont Club in Spartanburg.

Dillard’s will present the fashions.

The retail staff is working with committee members and models

• Quiz Bowl (continued from page 14)

Classes are held at the Holy Cross Episcopal Church on Melrose Ave. in Tryon. Call 828-899-0673 for more information.

Spring Kindermusik classes begin Saturday, April 6 through Saturday, May 4 at Tryon Fine Arts Center. The “Family Time” curriculum is geared towards preschool children and families. Take home kits for this program are provided by the Rotary Club of Tryon Foundation. Call 828-859-8322 or visit www. tryonarts.org.

House of Flags Museum open Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Columbus.

Polk County Historical Association Museum open Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free.

Tryon Fine Arts Center, Oil painting class for teens with Margaret Curtis, Saturdays, noon - 3 p.m.

TLT production, “Picasso at the Lapin Agile.” It’s 1904 in a Paris bistro called the Lapin Agile. Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein, who are on the verge of creating some of their most revolutionary work (Einstein will publish his theory of relativity in 1905 and Picasso will paint “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon” in 1907), have just met and are debating philosophy, politics and women. Witty, amusing and thought-provoking, Picasso at the Lapin Agile is a fun romp through history. TLT Workshop, 516 S. Trade St., Tryon.

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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Ben Schlappi runs through a section of the Charlotte Spartan Race. (photo submitted)

Area runners complete grueling Spartan Race in Charlotte

18 age group.

Ben finished a little cold, but still strong and proud of the ac-

complishment.

– article submitted

by Greg Schlappi

Lynn named to South College dean’s list Meeting Place Ansley Lynn of Columbus has been named to the winter quarter 2013 dean’s list at South College of Asheville, N.C. Lynn has also been accepted into the school’s physical therapy assistant program.

Lynn is the daughter of Cheryl and Wes Holtey of Tryon and Robert Brock of Tryon. She is the granddaughter of Brand and Earlene Foster of Columbus.

– article submitted

bridge results from April 10 games Enthusiastic bridge players gather regularly at the Meeting Place in Columbus for afternoon bridge games.

Results from the Meeting Place bridge games on April 10 were: First: Pharkle Phantom Second: Morton Poliakoff Third: Martha Spray Fourth: Jan Greene - article submitted

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Schlappi crawls through the mud. (photo submitted)

Cover up…

Landrum Middle School student Ben Schlappi recently ran the Spartan Race in Charlotte.

The race consists of a 4-mile run with 15 military style obstacles such as climbing ropes, cargo nets and walls – all in the rain and 40-degree temperatures.

With the weather being as it was, that meant a lot of river crossings and mud as well.

More than 6,000 people entered the race, with 3,065 completing the event. Schlappi placed 842nd overall and fifth in the 13-14 age group.

Meanwhile, another local Sean Doyle, 15, of Green Creek placed 115th overall and fourth in the 15-