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Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Vol. 86 / No. 80

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Thursday, May 23, 2013

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St. Luke’s construction moves forward

Construction is moving along and on schedule at St. Luke’s Hospital, where a new six-bed patient wing and state-of-the-art therapeutic gym will bring enhanced services and healing aesthetics to the community hospital. This is the first construction project at St. Luke’s since 1991 when the hospital added a six-bed intensive care unit. The 15,000-square-foot addition will cost $5.6 million. Through the commitment of the St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation, $2 million will be raised through individual contributions and grants. For more photos on the progress, visit www.tryondailybulletin.com. (photo submitted by Kathy Woodham)

On Sunday, May 26 from 4-7 p.m., Tryon Estates will host Lennie’s Kids Gala for the second year in a row. This year will be the sixthannual event and Lennie’s Kids needs your participation. Tickets can be purchased at the Bulletin or by calling Lennie Rizzo at 828-859-5835.

Davis named permanent Tryon manager by Samantha Hurst

Tryon Town Council returned from a brief closed session during its Tuesday, May 21 meeting to appoint Joey Davis as the town’s permanent town manager. Davis thanked the council for the vote of confidence. “I thoroughly, thoroughly, thoroughly enjoy working for this town … if I didn’t I wouldn’t be the guy that

runs and says, ‘I can do that job, there’s nobody else doing that,’” Davis said. “You will get mad at me sometimes. Lord knows I will get mad at the council and the council will get mad at me, but we’re all working to make Tryon the best place that we can. I’m looking forward to it – if you need anything (Continued on page 4)

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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 medication assistance, 9 a.m.-noon; 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. Polk County Early College blood drive (51 Walker Street; Columbus) Thursday, May 23 from noon – 4:30 p.m. Contact Mary Greene at 828-894-2698 for

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further information or to schedule an appointment. To schedule an appointment to donate, call 1-800RED CROSS 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org. 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. Tryon Tailgate Market, every Thursday, 4 - 6:30 p.m., until November. All items are grown or made in Polk County. Murder Mystery at Landrum Library. If you like to play Clue, you will love our “real life” murder mystery. Can you piece together all the clues to find out who did it? Join the Landrum Library on Thursday, May 23 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Open to ages 12-17, or grades 7-12. If you have questions about this or any other teen program, call 864-457-2218. 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 is for anyone feeling anxious or depressed and those with a diagnosis of a mental illness. All conversations are confidential. No charge. 828-817-0382.

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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. Sculpture 2013, Tryon Fine Arts Center (TFAC) announces Sculpture 2013, a juried regional sculpture exhibition and sale, open from May 3 - 30. The Meeting Place Senior

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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. Saluda Tailgate Market, Saluda Tailgate Market, every Friday, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., until November. All items are grown or made in Polk County. American Legion Post 250, weekly bingo games, Fridays, 7 p.m., 43 Depot St., Tryon. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Smoke-free. Narcotics Anon., Saluda Senior Center, Friday, 8 p.m.

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Landrum Farmers’ Market, meets on North Trade St. from 7-11 a.m. near the depot. For information, contact Joe Cunningham at 864-457-6585. Columbus Tailgate Market, every Saturday, 8 a.m. - noon, until November. All items are grown or made in Polk County. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba class, Saturdays, 9 a.m. PAC geocaching, On May 25, PAC volunteer Wally Hughes, will present on “Geocaching” at the Anne Elizabeth Suratt Nature Center at Walnut Creek Preserve at 10 a.m. Visit www.pacolet.org, for more info or call 828-859-5060. 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.

Sunday

SCLT open house at Twin Lakes SCLT (Saluda Community Land Trust) will have an open house at Twin Lakes on Sunday, May 26 from noon-5 p.m. See how the work at the lakes is coming along. Lennie’s Kids Gala will be on Sunday, May 26 from 4-7 p.m., Tryon Estates will host Lennie’s Kids Gala for the second year in a row.

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 Center, sing-along, 10 a.m.; senior fitness, 11 a.m.; bingo or bead class 12:30 p.m. 828-8940001. 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 (Continued on page 15)

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Mill Spring 18-year old on a mission to Oklahoma Supply drop-offs at Bilo, McGuinns by Leah Justice

An 18-year-old from Mill Spring will spend his Memorial Day weekend and following week helping tornado victims in Oklahoma. Jackson Hughes is joining a team with Relate Church in Henderson County to help clean up debris and pass out supplies in tornado stricken areas. Hughes is asking residents in Polk County to help his mission by donating supplies that he will pick up and take to Oklahoma. There are drop boxes located at Bilo in Columbus, McGuinn’s Store in Sunny View and Cuts of Columbus. The team of volunteers will leave this Sunday, May 26, for Moore, Okla. in a caravan. The mission trip organized quickly so the group is not sure where they will be staying, but are so concerned they are prepared to sleep in vehicles or in tents if necessary. Hughes said he wants to go because the Bible says we are supposed to love our neigh-

bor and ourselves. He said he hates seeing people suffer. “They need help and I am going to help them,” said Hughes. Hughes will collect supplies until Saturday at 10 a.m. His mom, Lori Lookadoo, said she will be happy to pick up supplies from anyone who wishes to donate. The mission team will take a trailer of supplies with requests for bottled water, canned food, diapers, wipes, pet food, hygiene products, trash bags, toilet paper, batteries and flash lights, as well as any other items. The team is also asking for monetary donations for those that can help with gasoline and other supplies once the team arrives in Oklahoma. Lookadoo said it would be great if the people in Polk County could also pray for this team and those in Oklahoma throughout next week. “This is a good opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus, carrying love to those who are in desperate need during a critical time in their lives,” said Lookadoo. Hughes graduated from Polk County High

Jackson Hughes. (photo by Kelli C Photography, submitted by Lori Lookadoo)

School last year and plans to attend Fruitland Bible College in the fall. Lookadoo said anyone who wishes to make a donation and the drop off locations are not convenient to contact her at 828817-9434 and she will come and pick up the supplies.

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please come and see me.” Doug Arbogast was out of town on family matters, but provided a full statement to council and the Bulletin. “At the end of the day … we all love Tryon, we are a small town in terms of population and in terms of budget,” Arbogast said. “Why not continue with something that allows us to realize more savings?” Davis in February 2013 was appointed interim manager for the second time in as many years when the town fired then manager Caitlin Martin. Davis served previously as interim manager when the town fired Justin Hembree. Hembree served as manager from January 2009 to January 2012. Combining those two terms of service means Davis has been acting manger for a total of 13 months, while remaining fire chief and code enforcer. He will continue in all three roles as the permanent manager as well. Town clerk Susan Bell said town council previously approved paying Davis $400 a week or about $21,000 a year, in addition to his fire chief salary, to serve as interim town manager. Caitlin Martin made $45,000, while Justin Hembree was making $77,625 when he was fired in 2012. Council members did not discuss what Davis’ salary would be in the permanent position. Arbogast in his statement, however, said by allowing Davis to handle all three roles the town realizes a tremendous amount of savings. The lone dissension came from councilman George Baker who said he was not opposed to Davis being hired as manager, but felt the town was asking too much of one person by hiring Davis as the permanent manager and keeping him on as fire chief and code enforcer. “Yes, congratulations,” Baker said to Davis. “My no vote was in no way a reflection on you. I just think we’re asking you to do too much.”

Arbogast said in his statement that during Davis’ 13 total months as interim manager Davis has authored and been awarded more than $200,000 in grants for the fire department, overseen the awarding of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the sewer trunk line, closed out the CDBG West Livingston grant, oversaw the restoration of Morris, authored two budgets at $4 million each, worked with the council through terminations of two managers, worked with Crys Armbrust on streetscape projects, the Small Town Main Street Depot Plaza grant and now the St. Luke’s Plaza grant. Towns of both similar and larger sizes have also had managers take on multiple roles. The manager for the town of Snow Hill, with a population of 1,603, also serves as the public works director, while the town of Franklin’s manager also serves as the fire chief and zoning administrator for a town of 3,800. Cherryville, population 5,785, also tried to have its manager simultaneously serve as fire chief, but that position was eventually split again, according to Arbogast. Tryon in recent years has struggled to keep a manager in place. Prior to Hembree, Jim Fatland served for five years before resigning in December 2007. Davis said he hopes his appointment to the position will alter that trend. “My desire was always to stay here. This place as a whole has really taken me in,” Davis said. Davis said he did not take on the permanent role last year, after the firing of Hembree, because he and the town couldn’t come to an agreement that worked for both sides. For Davis, the point he couldn’t budge on was his work with the fire department. “That’s the thing about the fire service – when you arrive on the scene you realize you are immediately making a change in someone’s life,” Davis said. “I hated to walk away from that.”

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news briefs A glance at some of the latest news in the area. Detour through Tryon May 28 Individuals traveling through Tryon should be prepared May 28 for a detour from N. Trade Street. On May 28 a crew will stamp the brick crosswalk in front of the clock tower in the center of town. The brick stamping is part of an overall streetscape project in the works to help beautify downtown Tryon. Tryon tourism board bylaws change Tryon Town Council unanimously approved a requested change to the Tryon Tourism Development Board’s bylaws during its Tuesday, May 21 meeting. The tourism board can now count a quorum if three members are present instead of the prior requirement for four members. Councilman George Baker said the board missed 40 percent of its meetings last year because they could not get enough members to be present. Landrum Police Department April report The Landrum Police Department made 11 criminal arrests during April ranging from domestic violence to trespassing and marijuana possession. The department also gave 39 traffic citations and made three arrests during the month of April. Of those three arrests, all were for driving under suspension. Of the citations handed out by officers, 18 were for speeding and five for expired tags. Landrum Fire Department raises money for Relay for Life Fire Chief Jimmy Flynn said the department banned together to exceed their $1,500 goal for Relay for Life. A total of 23 members out of 25 participated. They raised $800 through a car wash. LABA Family Fourth event planned The Landrum Business Association is planning a Family Fourth in Landrum on July 4. The event will include old-

fashioned family games, the Lions Club selling barbecue, hotdog and hamburger plates, a dunking booth, face painting, farmers market, antique tractor show and other attractions. Tryon ABC board appointment Tryon Town Council appointed Kim Pack to the ABC Board after the resignation of member Debra Isbell. The appointment was unanimous.

Joint operation results in multiple arrests by Leah Justice

On May 16, a joint operation involving the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the N.C. Highway Patrol, the Rutherford County Sheriff Interdiction Team and the U.S. Customs/ Homeland Security was conducted in Polk and Rutherford Counties. The operation included targeting criminal activity in both counties and resulted in multiple charges and arrests made,

according to Polk County Sheriff Donald Hill. There were 12 drug charges, including for marijuana and cocaine. Arrests also included one for a police issued stolen firearm, one concealed weapon charge, two felony drug arrests, four open container charges, one for speeding, four seatbelt charges, one for no operator’s license and one wanted person, according to sheriff reports.

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Obituaries

Ross Fredrik Tipton Ross Fredrik Tipton, 102, of Columbus died May 20, 2013 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. He was born Aug. 5, 1910 in Brazil, Indiana, the oldest of six children of Fred and Cora Tipton. He was a lifelong musician, playing trumpet from a young age. He graduated from Indiana State University and received his master’s degree from Purdue University in mathematics, chemistry, physics and music. He married Helen Lucille Hendricks of Oxford, Ind. in 1937, four months after meeting her on a blind date. They were devoted to each other and to their family, and happily celebrated 75 years of marriage together in September of 2012. Ross was a professional educator, and worked as a teacher of math, science and music, and was a basketball coach for

many years. He became a school principal, then superintendent, working in the towns of Oxford, Linden, Delphi and Auburn, Indiana. During this time, he enlisted in the US Navy, serving as a Lieutenant JG radio officer on the USS Fergus in World War II. He crossed the Pacific five times on the Fergus and was in Okinawa three times. Although he was exempt from the draft due to family and career obligations, Ross felt that he had to enlist in order to protect his family, and he served honorably for several years. After the war, Ross worked for the Department of Defense, supervising schools for the children of American servicemen abroad. He and Helen lived and worked in Turkey, Holland, France and Germany. Part of his legacy will be the thousands of people he taught, coached, or conducted, many of whom continue to remember him even decades later.

He regularly received letters from former students, particularly the alumni of the school in Dreux, France. After returning to the United States, Ross worked as the assistant superintendent of schools at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, N.C., until he retired. He and Helen lived for many years in Maitland, Fla., where his passion for golf truly flowered. Rarely a day went by without Ross playing a few rounds or practicing his putting. One of his proudest moments was hitting a hole in one at Winter Park Golf Course; the trophy still sits on his shelf. In addition to golf, Ross loved dogs and liked to hunt, and he also liked cats. In 2008, Ross and Helen moved to Polk County, N.C. to be closer to family. He is survived by his wife, Helen and his daughter, Mary Catherine Holcomb of Tryon. He was predeceased by his son, Thomas, of Tryon in 2011. In addition, he is survived by his grandson, Erik

Holcomb of Tryon, his grandson, Brian Holcomb of East Lansing, Mich., and his granddaughter, Christina Hammock and her husband, Damion Hammock, of Orlando, Fla., and Ross’s greatgrandchildren Gregory, Jordan and Julia Hammock. He was dearly loved by his family, and will be greatly missed. A memorial service is planned for 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 23 at LaurelHurst in Columbus. Everyone is welcome. The family wishes to express its gratitude to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills and its employees and volunteers, especially Dr. Kennerly, Joanie, Trish, Walker Williams, Mike Clark and special friend Bill Cline. They have all been a blessing to us. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 260 Fairwinds Road, Landrum, S.C. 29356. www.hofc.org. Condolences may be left at www.pettyfuneralhome.com. Petty Funeral Home and Crematory, Landrum.

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Folk music’s ‘Renaissance Man’ to perform in Tryon June 2 The Lanier Library will present a concert Sunday, June 2 by renowned folk musician John McCutcheon. A singer and songwriter as well as master of a dozen different traditional instruments including the hammer dulcimer, McCutcheon has recorded 35 albums during his four-decade long career and has received six Grammy nominations. The Washington Post has called him “folk music’s rustic Renaissance man.” A native of Wisconsin, McCutcheon attributes finding his voice to a “cheap mail-order guitar and a used book of chords.” He graduated summa cum laude from St. John’s University in Minnesota and, as a young performer, apprenticed with many legendary Appalachian musicians, including ones in western North Carolina. His music has been described as having “the profound mark of place, family and strength,” and

his storytelling style compared to those of Will Rogers and Garrison Keillor. McCutcheon lists among his musical and literary influences Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Janette Carter, Pablo Neruda and Mark Twain. “John McCutcheon is not only one of the best musicians in the USA,” said Seeger, “but also a great singer, songwriter and song leader. And not just incidentally, he is committed to helping hardworking people everywhere to organize and push this world in a better direction.” McCutcheon’s music appeals to people of all ages. The concert will be held Sunday, June 2 at 3 p.m. at the Tryon Fine Arts Center. Tickets are for children aged 10 and under accompanied by an adult, and may be purchased at the Lanier Library. Tickets may also be available at the Tryon Fine Arts Center prior to the performance. The library’s hours are Tuesday

Outreach seeks high school students for summer internships Thermal Belt Outreach Minis- dents must also be at least 16 years try (Outreach) has received a grant old and reside in Polk County or from the Polk County Community Landrum (zip code 29356). Interested students should call Foundation (PCCF) to hire two local high school students as interns 828-894-2988 to schedule an interview and send for the summer. “ W e ’ r e “We’re very grateful to the their resume to tbompolk8@ very grateful windstream.net to the PCCF PCCF for providing the or stop by the for providing funding to help us hire office the funding to interns again this year.” Outreach at 134 White help us hire -- Carol Newton Drive to fill out interns again an application. this year,” said Outreach is a 501(c)(3) nonCarol Newton, Outreach’s executive director. “We believe that the profit organization founded in students will gain valuable work 1991. The organization’s mission experience and have the chance to is to provide compassionate assistance to Polk County residents help our neighbors in need.” The internships will begin on who are unable to provide for June 26 and run through Aug. 6. their basic life needs. For more In order to comply with the grant information on Outreach, please requirements, students must be visit www.tboutreach.org or call enrolled in high school or a similar 828-894-2988. - article submitted homeschool program at the time by Wendy Thomas of the start of the internship. Stu-

Folk musician John McCutcheon performs at Lanier Library June 2. (photo submitted)

and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more

information call 859-9535, or visit the website at www.lanierlib.org. - article submitted by Gina Malone

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PhotoBlankets andMore.com Turn favorite photos into a woven collage blanket. Great gift! (828) 817-4790

Pet boarding, grooming and daycare. Large suites, playgrounds, vet on call, friendly staff. Hideaway Hills 828-685-9500

Driveway Work. Call Robby 828-894-8705

Your flooring Specials! Mimosa Carpet, Inc 1161 South Trade Street Tryon, NC 28782

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ARTS & CRAFTS Bead Knitting Class Kniticality in Saluda. Seating is limited. Reserve yours now! Call 828-749-3640

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Want to go on vacation & not worry about your furry friends? I will farm sit while you are away. 864-266-8964 or www.not ARAGE ALES myfarm. weebly.com “It’s not my farm, but I will treat it like it is." Giant Annual Yard Sale at Tryon Arts & Crafts, Sat. May 25, 8 am to 3 pm, EALTH 373 Harmon Field Road In ELLNESS Tryon. Woodworking & other craft tools, furniture, Make PRO your FIRST & quilting supplies, household items, gifts, garden CHOICE PRO Physical tools, art & craft supplies, Therapy Health & Fitness (828) 894-0277 baskets & much more. www.PRO4PT.com Don’t miss this one.

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EDUCATION Lake Lure Classical Busing from Columbus Green Creek, Mill Spring Free public school option Now enrolling K-10 Info at 828.625.9292

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CLEANING SERVICES Deserie's Cleaning, 3 hr min. You DESERVE A BREAK 1 million bonded & insured. www.deseries cleaning.com 888 - 846 4094, 828 229 3014, or 828 - 429 - 1390

Raise your hand if you want your business to make LESS money next year. We didn’t think you would. Do you need to successfully market on a tight budget? Classifieds has customizable programs available to fit any budget.

CABINETS Custom Cabinets Countertops, Complete Kitchen & Bathroom Remodels. 28 yrs. exp. Free Est. Senior Discount.

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FINE Cut Mulch Delivered for $14.00 per yard. Also have organic, clay free top soil, aged cow manure, gravel & other items. Everything can be picked up in your own truck also. 828-863-4453

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HOME IMPROVEMENT 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

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

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DRIVERS/ DELIVERY/OTR

TRUCK SERVICE, INC Forest City, NC Hiring….. The “Best” Regional Drivers within a 300 mile radius of Charlotte /Forest SOLATUBE City, NC to support our Daylighting System growth.Tenure Pay / InInnovations in Lighting ERVICES centives. Home Week(828) 894-8148 ends -some during week. Columbus, NC Well maintained trucks PROFESSIONAL Like Us On Facebook Great mgmt. & support PRESSURE WASH Tile Specialties team. Stable & Quality We wash homes, decks, Large selection come see Shipper Base. Drivers roofs, exterior/interior of our new showroom at come and stay… “A great gutters, etc. Also seal or 202 E Mills Street or call place to work”. Applistain wood. Exc ref. (828) 894-7058 cants need: Min. 1 Yr. Free Estimates. Tractor Trailer experience. Call 828-894-3701. Tommy's Less than 5 jobs last 3 yrs. Saluda Construction: Home Improvement Work history with refer Grading, driveways, land Roofs, renovations, siding, ences. No accidents – last clearing, underbrushing, carpentry, decks, win5 yrs. Apply at www.shipadditions, new homes, dows, screening. All Home truckservice.com. Or Conmetal roofs, licensed, Repairs. FREE Est. tact Bill Bohnsack @ insured, bonded. Home: (828) 859 - 5608. 800-968-8552. G. Eargle 828- 243-4300 Cell: (828) 817 - 0436.

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HELP WANTED CLERICAL The Tryon Daily Bulletin Has an immediate need for a part-time ad assistant in our marketing department. We seek a team player who is well organized, dependable and trainable. Excellent customer service and strong computer skills are required. If you enjoy a fast paced environment and have a "can-do" attitude this may be the job for you. Please send your resume to betty.ramsey@tryon dailybulletin.com No phone calls, faxes or walk-ins, please, qualified applicants will be contacted directly.

HELP WANTED RESTAURANT Now Hiring: Cooks and Wait staff for newly opened Harvest House Restaurant. Call between 10am-4pm Wed-Sat. 864-457-2823

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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.

REAL ESTATE 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

* 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

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Buy, Sell, Trade, Work … With Your Neighbors! 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. Contact Misty @ Atlantis802@yahoo.com or 843-267-8085

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42 local artists, teak furn, FOR SALE: 2005 Harley pottery, wtr features, bird Davidson Dyna Low houses, Pawleys Island Rider. New wide front Hammocks, Thompson end with drag bars, 21” Garden Gallery tire, saddle bag. New ex 828-859-3135 haust, battery and headlights. 3,792 actual miles. Kept covered and inside. $15,000.00 or OMESTIC ETS best offer. 828 625-0750 after 5pm.

We have steel gray Flemish Giant kits available. Kits are fully pediEHICLES greed, and come out of champion stock (several FFICE PACE 2005 Silver Limited Edition GCs and national champiRialta 88,000 miles onships). Mother is 19 $35,900 call Offices and possible retail pounds and the father is 864 468-4455 space available in down- 22 pounds. Kits are $75. town Columbus. Ample 828-817-5287 parking and one of the highest daily traffic counts UTOMOTIVE in Polk County. ParticuOATS larly interested in computer related business and For Sale 1942 UPPLIES willing to trade portions of GMC Tuck 2001 Chaparral rent in exchange for servAll OEM . Serious 200 LE Ski boat, Merc ices. 828 817-1068 inquiries only Cruiser. 5.0 Liter End 1- 828 749-3721 Board motor. 20 ft long, with all aluminum trailer. URNITURE Tandum axle. Real nice. EGALS $15,000.00 Call 828-243-3967 Furniture for Sale. New & Vintage. Landrum LEGAL NOTICE Antiques & Furniture Co. 221 E. Rutherford St, Lan 13 SP 25 Aqua Patio 18' Pontoon drum. 864-457-4000 NOTICE OF 9.8 HP Mercury OutFORECLOSURE SALE board; electric start, sun top on Lake Lanier OOD HINGS NORTH CAROLINA, $2150.00. Kept in boatPOLK COUNTY O AT house. Cutest pontoon on the lake! 864-457-5403 “Let's Wine A Bit” Under and by virtue of a Parker-Binns Vineyard Power of Sale contained 7382 Highway 108 E in that certain Deed of ANTED O Mill Spring, NC Trust executed by Ruby (828) 894-0154 UY EHICLES G. Jones to Mtnbk, Ltd., Like Us On Facebook Trustee(s), which was WE BUY dated July 23, 2010 and PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA Cheap running cars and recorded on July 28, Better Ingredients. Better junk cars. Up to $1000.00. 2010 in Book 381 at Pizza. Order at Come to your location. Page 1869, Polk County papajohns.com or call FAST SERVICE. Registry, North Carolina. 864-457-3005 (828) 289 - 4938

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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 May 30, 2013 at 12:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Polk County, North Carolina, to wit: Deed of Trust from Ruby G. Jones, single, to Mtnbk, Ltd., Trustee for the benefit of Carolina First Bank, dated July 23, 2010, in the original amount of$55,000.

full and complete metes and bounds description of said tract, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes, Section 47-30 (g).

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 Ruby G. Jones. 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.: 12-31297-FC01

Being all of that certain tract or parcel of land, shown as Lot 5, containing 0.51 acres, more or less, as shown and delineated upon a plat entitled "Windwoods Section, Polk County, North Carolina", dated July 16,1982, prepared by Wolfe & Huskey, Inc., Engineering and surveying, which plat is duly recorded in Map Slide A-267 at Page 285, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, North Carolina; reference being ,made to said recorded plat for a

There is also conveyed hereby a certain road right of way for Logan Avenue (now known as Windwood Drive), running from North Carolina Secondary Road No. 1545, known as Blanton Street Extension, to the property hereinabove described, said right of way being fully described in a conveyance from Hatch Mill, a division of Milliken and Company to E.H. Gibbs and wife, Jeannette F. Gibbs, recorded in Book 176 at Page 2260, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 144 Windwood Drive, Unit 1, and 146 Windwood Drive, Unit 2, 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

Tryon Daily Bulletin May 16 and 23, 2013 FC/JONES, RUBY G. Sell your home in the classifieds call 828.859.9151

Tryon Women’s Golf Association event results for games played on May 21 The Tryon Women’s Golf Association weekly event for May 21 was best two balls of four (gross and net). And the winners are: 18- hole group: Low net: (139) Cynthia Terwilliger, Georgeanne Murphy,

Lee Heelan and Mary Lou Diekmann. Low gross: (185) Joyce Arledge, Helen Faber, Jane Templeton, Becky Walker Nine-hole group: Low net: (61) Peggy Henson, Lib McKeller, Caroline Brown

and June Current. Low gross: (109) Bonnie Sakos, Parky Flanagan, Anne Connoly and Heidi Shull. The event for May 28 will be the 9 a.m. shotgun start Captain’s Choice, followed by the monthly luncheon/meeting. Please be sure

to sign up at the pro shop. The Donald Ross Invitational, a hickory club event, was postponed due to rain and will be played on Saturday, June 1 at 3 p.m. - article submitted by Betty Murray

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At left: Attendees at last year’s Friendship Council picnic, enjoyed the event held within the Harmon Field Cabin. At right: Sin Fronteras, a traditional Mexican dance troupe, will entertain at this year’s Friendship Council picnic. (photos submitted)

Thermal Belt Friendship Council picnic to be June 1 The public is invited to the Thermal Belt Friendship Council picnic on Saturday, June 1, at Harmon Field cabin

and pavilion from 4-8 p.m for the most delicious dinner in the Thermal Belt, lively music and family fun with good

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friends. All are welcome to join and bring family and friends to this free event. Each year as the news has spread through our community, increasing numbers of area residents have attended the picnic, each bringing a salad, entree, vegetable or dessert for seven people. Friendship Council supplies hot dogs, buns, condiments and drinks. There will also be lively musical entertainment provided this year by Sin Fronteras, a traditional Mexican dance troupe and a piñata for the kids. Friendship Council anticipates an outstanding raffle because of generous donations from Thermal Belt merchants and other friends. Those who are new to the community may be interested in learning that the Friendship Council is a loosely-organized group of friends whose goal is to promote racial and ethnic diversity and harmony in the Thermal Belt. There is no formal membership and there are no dues. Friends meet on the second Tuesday of each month at Roseland

Center in Tryon at 6 p.m. to plan community outreach and various events. Friendship Council sponsors three major events each year. The first is the commemoration for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., held in January at the Fine Arts Center in Tryon; second is the annual picnic and third is Christmas caroling at a local nursing homes with a potluck Christmas dinner following at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Tryon. Throughout the year, friends meet at a local restaurant to see and be seen enjoying lunch with one another. Friendship Council events are listed in the Bulletin’s Curb Reporter and all are welcome to attend. There is never a charge for any event. Friendship Council maintains a telephone committee to call friends for special events. Any wishing to be on the telephone list or to get further information, call 457-2426, or go to friendshipcouncil.homestead.com or www.meetup.com/friendshipcouncil. – article submitted by Lynnea Stadelmann

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On the school farm Ashley Gilbert, sponsor of the Polk County High School FFA poultr y project, and Shalyn Brown, FFA president, spoke to the Kiwanis Club of Tryon April 24. Gilbert, left, and Brown, right, are shown here with Kiwanian Eloise Johnson, center. (photo by Boyd Correll)

Youth tennis clinics May 23

Children, ages 12 to 17 who are learn a sport they can enjoy the rest interested in playing tennis or learn- of their life. Instructors for the clinics include ing to play tennis are invited to an informational meeting this Thurs- Lane Evans, a P-1 professional with day evening, May 23 at 6 p.m. the United States Professional Tennis Association, at Polk County and Jim Greene, High School. the teaching proThe Thermal Want to go? fessional at Red Belt Commu- What: Tennis Fox Country nity Tennis As- informational Club. sociation (CTA), meeting There will Henderson also be rally County CTA and When: May 23, 6 p.m. days held at the Western NC Where: Polk County Harmon Field USTA League High School tennis courts on coordinators July 16 and July have organized four free clinics to be offered this 23, with volunteers coordinating summer with teaching instructors round robin doubles play for junior from the USTA and community players. Organizers also hope the effort tennis associations. These one-hour clinics will be will help to grow the varsity tennis held on Tuesday evenings at Polk team at Polk County High School. If interested, contact Bevie County Middle School beginning June 11. The clinics are introduc- Walker, WNC USTA League coortory in nature and provide students dinator, at bevstan@tds.net. – article submitted a chance to meet new friends and by Bevie Walker practice partners, get exercise and

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St. Luke’s honors volunteers

Did you know that originally, St. Luke’s Hospital Auxiliary members wore yellow smocks when working in the hospital? Later they learned that the American Hospital Association’s official uniform for nurses’ aides was a cherry red. This led to the peach smocks you see now and the name Cherry Smocks. Those volunteers honored for 250 Hours of Service were Sandy Everhart, Dorothy Stanley and Peggy Wyllie. Honored for 500 hours of service were Laural Brown, Ruth Cantrell, Lucy Mauney and Dene Pellegrinon. Volunteers honored for 750 hours of service were John Calure, Ed Daws, Mary Duncan, Jim Robb and Frank Williams. A sincere appreciation was extended to all volunteers who share their time and talents so willingly on behalf of St. Luke’s Hospital. Pictured at left are Frank Williams, Mary Duncan and John Calure, all honored for 750 hours of service. Pictured at right are volunteers Lucy Mauney and Dene Pellegrinon, both honored for 500 hours of service. (photo submitted)

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Keeping flies and gnats off horses can be challenging by Kirk Gollwitzer

Polk County has a mean annual rainfall of 62 inches, a mean temperature of 60 degrees and a lot of mean bugs. “Last year at this time it was worse, but as the nighttime temperatures rise above 40 degrees, the bugs will be out in full force,” said Laura Backus, owner of Little Mountain Farm Supply. “Every year is different, but the two main weapons many owners consider to be must-haves are insect traps and bug sprays.” Stable flies, deer flies, gnats and mosquitoes are just a few of the biting creatures making their way to the sensitive bodies of horses and frustrated humans. But wait, there’s more. Lice and ticks bed down in horses’ manes and tale areas, while fire ants wage war in pastures. Backus said natural products, considered safe for humans and horses, have limited effectiveness on mosquitos and gnats and are also weakened by sweat and rain. The advantages with using traditional chemicals are that many contain conditioners and oils that last longer and repel a broader spectrum of insects. Backus tells customers to read the product labels carefully before buying them. Many products are effective on some insects but fail on others. “Sometimes manufacturers can be misleading with their marketing claims, so you really have to read the fine print,” says Backus. As with most active ingredients, Backus also recommends rotating the products during the buggy months because many species of insects and worms

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There are a variety of ways to keep flies from disturbing your horses this summer. (photo by Kirk Gollwitzer)

(including offspring) can build up immunities against the chemicals. Many insecticides and repellents are also sold in the form of feed-through products. These active ingredients pass completely through the digestive systems of the horse and kills insect eggs and larva in the manure afterwards. “These products are promising, but if any cattle are living nearby, they will be more than happy to share their collection of flies with your horses as well,” exclaimed Backus. Many fly species are very motivated to travel as far as a 1.5 miles for a good reason. Some fly bait products are also showing a level of promise, but Backus warns that they can be toxic to birds and children. The importance of barn cleanliness clearly proves to be the most effective way of battling the insect population. Daily removal of manure and left over food will

help keep bugs populations down. Common way of providing bug-relief to horses: • Keep horses in stalls during peak periods at dusk and dawn • Graze horses in dry lots with less vegetation, ample shade and drinking water • Change drinking water frequently and add a small amount of cider vinegar • Rub fabric-softening drier sheets over the horses’ coat • Manually apply Avon SkinSo-Soft with a mild insect repellent using a fly-mit • Protect the horses’ bodies with fly sheets during turnout • Cover the horses’ ears and eyes with fly masks, but remove at night time (so they can see) Backus suggests, “If you really want to measure your effectiveness in the battle against bugs, go into your barn at night, turn the light on, and just look up at the ceiling at the active bugs.”

Sossong graduates from Southern Adventist University Stephanie Sossong graduated from Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, Tenn. in May. She received an associate of science in nursing. Sossong is a resident of

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Columbus, and is the daughter of Jennifer and Jeffery Sossong, also of Columbus. Home to more than 3,300 students, Southern Adventist University is a graduate and undergraduate coeducational

accredited university located near Chattanooga, Tenn. Sossong was part of a graduating class of 436 students. - article submitted by Lucas Patterson

p.m., recreation room, Laurel1/2/09,1/15 Hurst Apartments, Columbus. FTRT-025392 Open to anyone in community. 894-3336. AAUW, meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the Tryon Presbyterian Church fellowship hall. Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 5:30 p.m., Tryon United Methodist Church, New Market Road in Tryon. Male Domestic Abuse Intervention Program Mondays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Landrum Library, yoga class 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Limited to first 30 people for small fee. Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 8 p.m., Columbus Presbyterian Church.

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Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit Tuesdays, Ozone Drive and Hwy. 176, Saluda. The Meeting Place Senior Center beginner/intermediate pilates, 8:30 a.m.; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; devotions, 10 a.m.; bingo, 12:30 p.m. 828-8940001. 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. Submit Curb Reporter items at least two days prior to publication. Items must include a name and telephone number. Items will be printed as space allows.

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kins, Bradley Marcello, Daniel Williams; fourth-graders: MeSearcy, Jared Searcy and Megan gan Blackwell, Tristan Mistler, Searcy; fifth-graders: Chase Nathan Nodine, William Phillips, Jackson, Riley Lawter, Madison Colin Searcy, Hayden Stull and Pruette and James Smith. fifth-graders Lee0tfn3tueStella - pageTallon; 2 A-B honor roll Ann Bradley, Timothy Bradley, Third-graders: Dora Bailey, Morgan Brooks, Callie Burnett, Chan Barber, Jylyn Barnes, Aries Cole and Nathan Ruff. Cameron Evans, Hunter Searcy, – article submitted Hannah Whitson and Marissa by Angela Hall

Autism Spectrum Parent and Family Support Group May 28 Organizers for local Autism Spectrum Parent and Family Support Group will host the next meeting at the Polk County Public Library’s community room (Columbus) on Tuesday, May 28 at 6 p.m. Representatives from the Family Support Network programs of Western NC and the Foothills, will present an overview of what the programs offer for parents and

caregivers raising children with special needs. Both programs offer a variety of support and resources in this region. Jean Alverez, a parent advocate for the Autism Society of North Carolina, will be on hand to help explain what advocates can do to help families in the area. This is a opportunity to connect directly, face-to-face, with our regional support system. Time

will be allocated for Q&A. Limited babysitting service will be provided for meeting attendees. To reserve a space for your child or to ask any questions regarding the meeting or our organization, contact Tracey Daniels at: tracey@mmpublicity.com. Put “support group” in the email subject line. - article submitted by Tracey Daniels

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Sunny View Elementary School proudly announces its honor roll for the fifth six weeks of the 2012-2013 school year: A honor roll Third-graders: Emma Bradley, Keeleigh Bradley, Elise Brandon, Carley Lawter and Sebastian Potter; fourth-graders: Savannah Greene, Kaylin Jen-

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