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Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Vol. 86 / No. 94

Tryon, N.C. 28782

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Tryon presents key to city to George Morris

Town of Tryon Mayor Allan Peoples, far right, presents the key to the city to George Morris, center, along with TR&HC Events Executive Director Laura Weicker (far left) and President Nancy Wilson. See full story on page 6. (photo submitted by Laura Weicker)

Be prepared for an explosion of color and patterns from the new generation of quilters at the 2013 Landrum Quilt Show.

Come Thursday, June 13 and Friday, June 14 and you can vote for your favorite in each category; come Saturday, June 15 and see which of the 150 quilts received ribbons.

The show takes place in the gym at Landrum Middle School and is sponsored by the Landrum Quilters, some 135 members strong. Info: www. landrumquilters.com.

Residents ask for DSS, FHS funding at budget public hearing Commissioners to vote on budget June 17

by Leah Justice

Polk County residents came to the county’s budget public hearing with most of the speakers asking commis-

sioners to fund a child social worker for the department of social services (DSS) and extra money for the Foothills Humane Society (FHS).

Speakers urging commissioners to fund the requests included an Army (Continued on page 3)

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Today

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

Saluda Planning Board meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Saluda Library.

The Meeting Place Senior Center, Wednesday activities include Tai Chi, 9 a.m.; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; Wacky Wednesday and senior fitness, 10 a.m.; bingo and bridge, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001.

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

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

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

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.

Saluda Center, Thursday activities: knitting group, 9:30 a.m.; gentle YinYoga, 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-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 828-457-2218.

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

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

Rotary Club of Tryon meets every Thursday at noon at Tryon Presbyterian Church on Harmon Field Rd. Tryon Tailgate Market, every Thursday, 4 to 6:30 p.m., until November. All items are grown or made in Polk County.

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

Carolina Foothills Beekeepers meeting will be on Thursday, June 13 at Pine Crest Inn in Tryon at 7 p.m.

Officers will be selected.

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,

LOCAL WEATHER Today: PM storms, with 40 percent chance of rain. High 92, low 70.

Monday’s weather was: High 78, low 67, 0.92 inches rain.

Tomorrow: Isolated t-storms, with 30 percent chance of rain. High 91, low 63.

Tonight’s Moon Phase:

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. 828-817-0382.

Republican General Member Meeting, Republican headquarters, 33 Peak S., Columbus. 7 p.m. 828894-2520.

Green Creek Archery Club Junior OlympicArchery Development (JOAD) program, Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. behind the Green Creek Community Center. JOAD is open to any archer aged 8 to 20.

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

Friday

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 Blue Ridge Barbecue & Music Festival will be held at Harmon Field in Tryon on June 14 and June 15.

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. 828-8940001.

Saluda Tailgate Market, every Friday, 4:30 to 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.

NarcoticsAnon., Saluda Senior (Continued on page 19)

OBITUARIES Vivian Grames, p. 7 Dr. Glenn Wesley McCall, Sr., p. 7

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Service dog Macho. (photo by Leah Justice)

• Budget

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veteran and foster parent Gary Poague.

Army veteran Adam Hignite, who said he suffers from post traumatic stress disorder, said his FHS service dog Macho helps him deal with his PTSD symptoms. He said the dog did not save his life, “but does make my life easier.”

Poague said he and his wife take care of therapeutic foster kids who are emotionally, physically and sexually abused.

“I can tell you first hand when those kids get to us they are really a mess,” Poague said. “I think it’s just criminal for any of you gentlemen to vote against having a child social worker.”

He also said foster children from Polk often have to go to homes as far away as Charlotte and Wake County and the costs are way more money than the county would spend on the child social worker.

The public hearing was held Monday, June 10 with more than 75 residents in attendance.

There were 16 speakers, with all but three speaking in favor of increased funding for DSS, FHS or both. Clint Blanton was the only resident who spoke against additional funding for FHS. He said he thinks the county should support animals from Polk County but not for animals that come from outside the county.

Several speakers said they would rather the county not give a ¼ cent tax cut, which will mean

a $2.50 savings on a $100,000 home, and instead use the approximate $66,000 to fund other services.

Ruth Thomas said she doesn’t understand the county’s priorities and it seems to her, for example, the county should fund the DSS position before considering funding a new car for administration.

“To me I guess children are a priority with me and I can’t understand why this replacement of a person that helps people who have problems and who need social services is not being provided,” Thomas said.

Robbie ter Kuile said she first met DSS director Lou Parton when they volunteered on the Polk County Mental Health Advisory Board and knows her well.

“If (Parton) tells you they need another case manager at DSS, they need another case manager at DSS,” ter Kuile said.

Renée McDermott said $66,038 would cover the $21,658 desperately needed for another child protection services social worker.

“It could help save young children from being sexually exploited. It could help save young children from being physically abused. It could even save a child’s life,” McDermott said.

“Shouldn’t that come before a $2.50 tax break?”

McDermott also said the money from the tax break would also fund the $14,580 needed by FHS to reimburse the shelter for the cost of the services that are Polk (Continued on page 4)

Adam Hignite, a 13-year Army veteran, brought his service dog Macho to the Polk County Board of Commissioners budget hearing Monday, June 10 to explain why the Foothills Humane Society needs additional funding. He said Macho is a service dog and helps him deal with his post traumatic stress disorder. (photo by Leah Justice)

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County’s responsibility under state law. Not doing so is like not paying any other utility bill due to the county, she said.

Jonathan Bole said he is appalled the board will not fund the DSS social worker and that if a former board had the opportunity to fund the position and didn’t that was a tragic mistake.

“Let’s not act as Republicans or Democrats,” Bole said, “let’s act as responsible citizens.”

Commissioner Ray Gasperson spoke of his concerns over the proposed budget and said he supports the DSS position and the extra funding to FHS. He said other concerns over the budget are the county’s savings, or its rainy day fund being used for a tax decrease.

The proposed budget is taking approximately $435,000 out of the county’s fund balance to pay for capital expenditures such as vehicles and equipment.

Commissioner Tom Pack said pulling out of the rainy day fund is nothing new to the county, this board is simply doing it up front.

He said past boards pulled money out of fund balance throughout the year and did budget amendments when no one was paying attention.

Commissioner Chair Michael Gage said it’s not that the county doesn’t want to support FHS but the shelter’s website leaves him asking questions. He said under the donations option on the FHS website, it states that the shelter

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receives no government funding.

“That leaves us to ask questions,” Gage said.

The FHS website states, “Thank You for helping us care for stray, abandoned and homeless animals in Polk County, NC and upstate SC. Foothills Humane Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that receives NO government funding or assistance. All of our programs are supported through grants, fundraisers, memberships and donations from generous animal advocates like YOU.” FHS Director Selena Coffey said after a bit of investigation she was told the statement on the website was likely a holdover from before the shelter had a contract with the county and that it should have been updated long ago.

“That was embarrassing for me because I didn’t realize that was still up there,” Coffey said.

“But I did request that the statement be removed last night after the meeting and it was taken down first thing this morning.”

Commissioner Ted Owens said he regrets the FHS had to cancel a meeting with a commissioner on Monday because some of the issues could have been settled. He asked if the humane society has other sources of income and if FHS has a reserve fund. He asked for the questions to be answered prior to the commissioners’ next meeting. The county’s next meeting is Monday, June 17 where commissioners are scheduled to adopt the new budget, which will begin on July 1.

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Bulletin receives responses regarding Miller plea

by Samantha Hurst

Following the Bulletin publishing the article “Tryon Commissioner Miller pleads guilty to food stamp fraud,” Tryon Commissioner and Mayor Pro-Tem Roy Miller said he wished to respond regarding the charge.

Miller, 47, pled guilty May 22 to one count of misdemeanor conspiracy to defraud the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina out of Charlotte.

“In response to the article written about me in the TDB on June 10, 2013, I felt compelled to give the other side of the story. Somewhere around middle of April 2012, Mr. R.M. was asked to stay with us by our family, due to him sleeping in an abandoned car. Mr. R.M slept, ate, showered, watched TV like a human being at our house. Prior to March, my daughter had purchased

medication on two occasions for him at Owens Pharmacy. In 20062007 Mr. R.M. stayed with us again because he was homeless, we did all the things for him that others would not … i.e.: food, shelter, clothes, bathing. There were many people around town who knew we were helping him, at one point there was discussion about putting him a shed on our other property, so he would always have a place to live. Our family purchased clothes, medication, as well as gave him rides. On March 9, 2012 R.M. asked me to take him to the store to buy some food for him. I took him to three stores, the stores would not allow him in due to some previous circumstances. I then took him to BI-LO in Landrum, where he asked me to go in and get these items for him, he gave me his EBT card, and a pin number. I went into store, purchased his items and gave them to him as well as his card and receipt. Approximately a week later,

I was contacted by Tim Wright with TPD who said, “I understand R.M. is living with you.” I said yes [and] he then went on to inform me that some cars had been broken into and R.M. was a suspect. He asked if he could come and search where/ around R.M. was sleeping at my house. They did come and search and after that I asked Mr. R.M. to leave due to … his illegal activity and alcohol use. After leaving, Mr. R.M. took his food, clothes and his belongings (his EBT card as well).

My only reason for pleading guilty in this matter was that my attorney advised me that even though I thought I was doing a good deed, I did use the card to purchase R.M. groceries and using it even with his permission was wrong … that was the one and only time I used his card purchasing food for him. I do not know what/who R.M. did with his EBT card after that.”

The Bulletin had previously contacted Miller seeking comment

on Friday, June 7. Other Town of Tryon commissioners and attorney Bailey Nager were also asked to comment on the situation.

Commissioner Wim Woody offered the following: “My response is that fraud in any form is a serious matter. I would urge Commissioner Miller to issue a statement indicating his intentions as to continuing to represent the citizens of Tryon,” Woody said via email.

Despite a bond being included in court documents, Miller was not arrested for the crime. The Bulletin has attempted to reach Nager with questions related to if the charge would affect Miller’s service on the Tryon commission. Nager is not expected back in his office until Thursday, so the Bulletin also contacted the NC School of Government and the NC Press Association for official state regulations, but the messages had not been returned as of press time.

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Tryon presents key to the city to Morris TR&HC Events had the privilege of hosting George Morris at its recent 85th TR&HC Charity Horse Show as a special equitation judge.

For the historic event, Morris returned to the community where he trained to be on the first civilian Olympic Show Jumping team in 1956 before the games in Stockholm. Special courses had been constructed for the Olympic riders to practice on at the Cotton Patch Farm and Harmon Field.

The team returned for a second time in 1958.

George H. Morris is an American trainer and judge of horses and riders in the hunter/jumper disciplines, and is considered a “founding father” of Hunt Seat Equitation. He recently retired as the chef d’equipe for the USEF Show Jumping Team.

Morris began riding as a child.

In 1952, at the remarkably young age of 14, he won the ASPCA Maclay Horsemanship Finals and AHSA Hunt Seat Equitation Medal Final at Madison Square Garden, making him the youngest rider to do so. He went on to train numerous riders at his Hunterdon stables, who won consistently on the East Coast.

Morris has represented the United States in many international competitions as both a rider and coach. In 1959 his team won the gold medal in the Pan

American Games, and he won a team silver medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics. Morris rode on eight winning Nations Cup teams between 1958 and 1960.

Morris’ students have medaled in the 1984, 1992, 1996 and 2004 Olympic Games. Morris has acted as chef d’equipe for numerous winning teams, including the 2005 champions of the Samsung Super League.

Originally published in 1971, and now in its third edition, Morris’ Hunter Seat Equitation is often recognized as the definitive work on the subject. Morris has also authored several other books and videos on riding and judging, including George Morris Teaches Beginners to Ride, A Clinic for Instructors, Parents, and Students, and The American Jumping Style.

Morris also writes a very popular column in the monthly equestrian magazine Practical Horseman, entitled “Jumping Clinic,” in which he critiques the jumping positions of photos, which have been submitted by readers.

Additionally, Morris serves on the USEF National Jumper Committee and Planning Committee, and is the president of the United States Show Jumping Hall of Fame.

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by Laura Weicker

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Obituaries

Vivian Grames

Vi v i a n M a r j o r i e M a r x Grames, 90, joined our Lord on May 30th in Tryon. Born in West Chicago, Ill., she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Margaret Marx. She was also preceded in death by a son, Brian Grames.

Mrs. Grames was a resident

Obituaries

Dr. Glenn Wesley McCall, Sr.

Dr. Glenn Wesley McCall, Sr., 86, entered Heaven Wednesday, June 5, 2013, from his residence in Spartanburg, S.C. He was predeceased by his wife, Betty Louise Cleveland McCall in 1984, and his wife Katherine Kusztos McCall in 2012.

Born March 30, 1927, in Forest City, N.C., he was a son of the late Dr. Charles Somers and Lena Eugenia Cox McCall. He graduated from Berea College, and Emory School of Dentistry. Glenn served in the US Air Force in Japan during WWII, and was a dentist in Landrum, S.C. for 40 years.

He was an active member of Anderson Mill Road Baptist Church and a loving father and husband who enjoyed his small farm in Landrum. Glenn was a former member of the Landrum Lions Club and the Landrum United Methodist Church. He also spent many hours delivering for Meals on Wheels.

Surviving are three children, Beth McCall Martin (Bill) of Monticello, Ga.; G. Wesley McCall, Jr., (Roselyn) of Greer, and Gena McCall Meredith of Landrum; five grandchildren, Katherine, Anna and Ben McCall of Greer, Sarah Shamblin of Spartanburg, and Hannah Meredith of Landrum; and his faithful canine companion, Kayla. Predeceased were three brothers and one sister, Dr. Charles W. McCall, Dr. Robert S. McCall, Dr. Clyde N. McCall, and Margaret

of West Chicago for over 60 years, during which time she graduated from the University of Illinois, received her masters from Northern Illinois University, and taught in several McCall Warlick.

Private services will be held. He will be interred at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Landrum, SC. The family would like to thank his Senior Sunday School Class of Anderson Mill Road Baptist Church, friends and staff at Summit Hills, and Carolyn Reynolds, RN. Memorials may be made to the Rutherford County Humane Society, PO Box 998, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. Or by visiting rutherfordcountyhumanesociety.org.

grade schools throughout the Western suburbs of Chicago.

She was active in St Mary’s Parish in West Chicago, a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, and active in the local historical society.

Mrs. Grames is survived by her loving family; her husband of 66 years John, a son Michael and daughter in law

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Susan, two grandchildren Jim and David Marshall, and two great-grandchildren David and Jacob Marshall.

A memorial mass will be held at St John the Baptist, 180 Laurel Ave, Tryon, N.C., 28782 officiated by the Reverend John J Eckert at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 18.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St John’s.

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Yours To be really “cool,” Polk County has to be “smart” To the editor: White water kayaking in the mighty Green River, zip-lining down 1,000 feet through the lush/ pristine intact forest of the Green River Gorge, sport-fishing for Trout, Bass or Muskies in our waterways, hiking or biking over our steep mountain slopes and foothills...

The world famous Green River Narrows kayaking competition happens in Polk County because of a uniquely formed 5ft. (narrow) rock crevice that the entire river squeezes through and the upcoming “Green River Games”(bike, trails and paddle board races) is going to happen in Polk County because of our pristine 14K acre Gamelands Forest and Green River that runs by it. And now, to top it all off, we stand to reap untold amounts of tourism related revenues from the (anticipated) success of the “White Oak Equestrian Development” with its international level competitive horse events, arenas, hotel, homes, winery, vineyards, spa, etc. coming to Polk County because of our rural, rolling, pastoral setting in the foothills.

All of this is happening in our very own Polk County – economic success for us because of our rural, natural resources and their power to draw the

multitudes of outdoor lovers/ recreational sports adventure seekers.

Libbie Johnson, director of Economic and Tourism Development Commission, points out (Bulletin, May 15 edition), impressive annual state contributions coming from the outdoor/ recreational industry sector; $19 billion in spending, 191,500 jobs supported, $5.6 billion in wages and $1.3 billion generated in local state taxes. And she’s right that Polk County has got the “cool” factor in the “calling cards” our natural resources provide which attract all these adventure seekers in the first Letter place, but how “cool” to the are we really, if we Editor are not smart enough to know that we have to care for, protect and manage these God-given natural assets so that they last and we can continue to prosper because of them?

Will anglers come to our waterways if we have only suffocated fish in them? Will the Green River Games or The Gorge Zip Line attract participants and tourists if the forest, trails, steep slopes and river aren’t pristine, intact or protected?

Will the huge, clean water needs of the future White Oak Equestrian Development with its international events be readily supplied by our Polk County’s Lake Adger reservoir that has been filling up with unchecked

sediment loads for the past 88 years?

I don’t mean to be a party pooper but there is a looming disconnect here that needs to be worked on and realigned. These valuable natural assets in Polk County are not inexhaustible, immune to deterioration or able to just manage themselves (without us intervening). All of us shareholders need to participate in developing an active plan to protect and responsibly manage our natural resources, because it seems as if we are counting on them to drive our very economy and future.

Thankfully, we don’t have to reinvent the wheel here, as there are some very successful planning models and strategies out there which dovetail nicely with Polk County’s needs. The Nature Conservancy offers a straightforward conservation/ businesslike approach that speaks to the “Aha” moment; when taking care of or “investing” in your environment, you get something very tangible in return - it takes care of you.

For example the “green infrastructure” (forests, grass/plant buffers and natural flood plains) protect water quality from sediment pollution better and cheaper than anything else man made, so let’s enhance or restore this along our Green River and Lake Adger waterways.

Strategies to pay for this conservation/protection need to be explored but basically, all of us resource users (including recreational users) need to pay forward for this protective/restorative work so that we can be sure all of our needs from it will be sustained. No one government entity or environmental nonprofit can fund all these projects so let’s share in its cost.

Also, there is no water resource commission, no water/ environmental advisory board, no watershed plan, no shareholders discussions, no passing of any protective ordinances or policies and no public watershed education offerings.

The Green River Watershed Alliance, Isothermal Planning & Development and Altamont Environmental Inc. are midway into the process of their grant work to Assess the Green River and Lake Adger in Polk County.

This represents the important first step in developing any Green River Watershed Plan.

From here many shareholders need to begin some “blue skies” planning discussions.

Let’s start working on this ASAP as it is becoming more and more evident every day that this protection, restoration and enhancement of Polk County’s natural resources are indeed critical to our present and future economic success.

- Sky Conard, Lake Adger

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Tiny kingdom may set record kicking can down the road To the editor: Well, my friend, the summer heat has arrived here in the Tiny Kingdom, but that hasn’t diminished the level of entertainment our local elected officials and paid bureaucrats offer up on a regular basis.

We found out that the latest event may bring a dubious title to the Tiny Kingdom. For the last 14 years one of the good tax pay-

Letter to the Editor

Polk County EMS director fired To the editor: The June 7, TDB article entitled “Polk County EMS director fired” seems Letter to me to illustrate a to the pattern of behavior Editor toward women by the majority of BOC members. I wonder sometimes, if these BOC members dislike all women, or just those who are intelligent, compassionate, competent and unselfishly willing to serve the people of Polk County.

First, during the last election, they had one of their wealthy political backers attack Renee McDermott in the Bulletin with full-page

ing, law abiding residents of the kingdom has had untreated sewage back flowing into her yard!

Evidently, 14 years ago some “improvement” was made to the waste water treatment system and that’s when the problem started. Evidently, Letter from what I read, an to the attempt was made to Editor fix the problem, but then the sewage started backing up into this lady’s house! It’s estimated that 1 million gallons of sewage has back flowed onto her property in the past seven years alone.

I’m told this happens every time it rains hard. My grandpa had a cabin roof that only leaked when it rained. “Ain’t no need to fix it now,

it stopped raining,” he always said after the storm passed. This must be the way the elected officials (some actually call them leaders) are thinking, because for 14 years, they have been kicking this can down the road, while this poor lady prays it doesn’t rain too hard the next time.

Chuck Cranford, now I’m not making this up, he’s a state supervisor over Surface Water Protection with the NC Division of Water Quality. (Surface water? We just call them puddles.) He said it is waste water and it does pose a health hazard and that’s not good.

Now how’s that for leadership, and it only took 14 years. Mark Prince

ads designed to smear her record and reputation, in order to defeat her. Then they went after Dr. Allison Owens, who is a very compassionate and caring physician who was trying to bring appropriate care to those who need EMS services.

None of the EMS “volunteers,” in their published letters in the Bulletin, ever expressed any concern for those who need their services. Almost all complained about how they are volunteers and they don’t have the time to keep their training current. (This is an interesting position, since even realtors must keep abreast of new rules and regulations and must annually attend training in order to keep their licenses.)

Finally they decided to get rid of Sandra Halford and to make it

public. Apparently, without regard for this public servant who has served the people of Polk County for several years. They think it’s OK to fire her and then publicly cite those reasons through an article in the Bulletin.

My questions to these men: “Sirs, at long last, have you no shame? Are you so committed to your political party and its leadership, that you no longer have any compassion for anyone who is not a member of your party?”

When we can only see our neighbors as Democrats or Republicans, we lose sight of what, in the past, made us a great county, a county where our elected officials worked together, regardless of party affiliation, for the common good of those they’re supposed to represent.

- Neb Conner, Tryon

with the county health department said that untreated sewage water could pose a health risk, Gee, do you think?

Here’s the big news. The Hickory, Dickery, Dock Record Keeping Company says that if the wise elected leaders of the Tiny Kingdom can continue to kick this can down the road for just a little while longer they will set a new world’s record.

Then they can issue one of those whereas and wherefore proclamations and pat themselves on the back for another problem swept under the rug…..uh-oh, is that thunder I hear?

- John Calure, Landrum

Letter to the Editor

“Are you okay?”

To the editor: Please let me share this with your readers. Every day at whatever time I choose, the Sheriff’s office phones me. It is referred to as an “Are You Okay?” call. It’s a recording, so I am not bothering anyone. If I don’t answer the phone, or push the button they ask me to, they call back in 15 minutes. If I don’t answer it then, they send a policeman to the door to check on me. Can you imagine how comforting this is to an elderly or disabled person living alone? To know that you will not be injured or unconscious until someone gets curious about you.

- Elizabeth Shelley, Tryon

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Simone, Whitmire

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To the editor: Dear Mayor Peoples and Council Members, Roy Miller (Mayor Pro Tempore), Douglas Arbogast, Wim Woody and George Baker, I have received the request to support the Nina Simone statue payment. I agree, despite qualms that it was ordered at a great cost prior to having sufficient funds, that this is an obligation that supportive Tryon residents should honor.

But there is another, more pressing interest in our back / front yard demanding prompt ac-

Letter to the Editor

Flag Day To the editor: Flag day is June 14. It is the day to honor the symbol of our country.

A flag is a symbol for the people united in some way. We live in N.C. and our state has a flag as does every state in the U.S.A. Come to the flag museum in downtown Columbus to see them and many more interesting flags, including the development of the American flag, which we now honor.

Flags, like our stars and stripes that symbolize countries haven’t been in use very long but, banners carried in war, showing loyalty to a military leader is a very old custom. Remember King Solomon; he lived in the 10th century BC. Even that long ago, the army carried Solomon’s banners.

In historic movies, Knights in armors carried a banner to show his loyalty to a King. Italy was the first country to have a national flag. There was no king for the

Letter to the Editor

Stranger paid for meal

To the editor: We, the Covington family, would like to express out appre-

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tion. Every time it rains I shudder thinking of the sewage backup at Mrs. Whitmire’s home. The town must be shamed that this longstanding abomination has not been solved in 14 years!

A new residence and replacement of damaged furniture and household articles appear to be an immediate NOW concern. Ultimately the town may agree that they owe her for the suffering she has endured.

Yes, I pledge to kick in for the Nina Simone statue debt campaign--the moment that you have successfully fulfilled our town’s responsibility to Mrs. Whitmire.

“Always Tryon” - Janet Gray, Tryon flag to represent, so it symbolized the land.

Flags have been important at sea also. Every ship flies a flag so anyone can tell what country the ship is from. When the war for independence was being fought, George Washington was the head of the army, and he had a flag. In fact, there were many flag. But on June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress with the war going on “resolved that the flag of the United States be 13 stripes, alternate red and white, the union be 13 stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.”

In spite of the myth about Betsy Ross making our flag, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, Francis Hopkinson, designed and made the first flag.

Francis Scott Key did write to words to the Star Spangled Banner, and it was published as poetry in the newspaper. The tune we sing was a popular drinking song and used by about 20 different songs.

Honor our flag!

- Jane Janke, Columbus ciation to the gentleman who paid for our meal at the Brick Café on May 23.

Your kindness to us made our birthday celebration most memorable. May God bless you in return for your generosity.

- Martha Covington

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Service Animal project to raffle custom painted rocking chair Service Animal Project (SAP) was founded in March 2012 by three volunteers with Foothills Humane Society.

Inspired by a magazine article, Ann Goodheart, Sev Bennett and Mary Ann Merrill saw an opportunity to bring together their passions for helping shelter animals and aiding wounded military members and veterans.

SAP identifies and assesses shelter and rescue dogs for characteristics needed in service dogs for wounded warriors. Through SAP, the dogs are fostered in a volunteer’s home, receive basic obedience training, and are then transported to accredited training organizations, where the dogs undergo specialized training, prior to being matched with their warriors.

SAP receives no government funds and is entirely supported by private donations of goods, services and monetary gifts. All labor is voluntary and only a small portion of the donations received are used for administrative expenses (ex. postage). To donate, please make checks payable to “FHS Service Animal Project” and mail to P.O. Box 126,

Tryon, NC 28782.

You can contact SAP via e-mail at: serviceanimalproject@windstream.net.

In less than one year, SAP has had five dogs graduate as service dogs for wounded warriors with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or traumatic brain injury (TBI).

This custom-painted rocking chair is being raffled as a fundraiser for Service Animal Project. The char can be viewed, and tickets purchased at the following locations: Tryon Federal Bank in Columbus, now-June 17 Bank of America in Tryon, June 17-June 24 Bank of America in Columbus, June 24-July 3 Tickets also available at these locations June 1-July 2, 2013 Hare & Hound (Landrum), Nature’s Storehouse (Tryon), Head Too Toe (Tryon), Tryon Health & Fitness (Tryon), Saluda Veterinary Hospital (Saluda) and Frog & Swan (Tryon).

– article submitted

by Sev Bennett

Panache Boutique Style Elegance Flair Junior’s and Women’s

Fashion Forward 112 North Trade Street Downtown Tryon, NC 28782

828-817-5216

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PhotoBlankets andMore.com Turn favorite photos into a woven collage blanket. Great gift!

(828) 817-4790

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EDUCATION

Quality Vitamins & Herbs Massage Therapy Natures Storehouse 828.859.6356

Lake Lure Classical Busing from Columbus Green Creek, Mill Spring Free public school option Now enrolling K-10 Info at 828.625.9292 Do you have available jobs?

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

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

ARTS & CRAFTS

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Free Estimates.

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Seating is limited. Reserve yours now! Call 828-749-3640

Need to find the right employee?

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Combined both stores. Hot water heaters, stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers and much more.

M-F 9-5. Sat 9-2.

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Best prices in or out of town.

Reach the county market for less using the classifieds. Need a quick quote? Call 828.859.9151.

SERVICES/ REPAIRS Driveway Work.

Call Robby 828-894-8705

SITTING SERVICE 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 myfarm. weebly.com “It’s not my farm, but I will treat it like it is."

TREE SERVICE TOTAL TREECARE, BOBCAT SERVICE, STUMP GRINDING

JB TREES LLC 864 497-8511

HOME IMPROVEMENT

TRADES, CRAFTS DRIVERS/ & SKILLS DELIVERY/OTR

Office Space Available TRUCK SERVICE, INC James Tool Machine in Historic Building Forest City, NC Hiring‌.. & Engineering, Inc. 250 to 600 sq ft spaces - The “Bestâ€? Regional Drivis seeking qualified $325 to $375 per month ers within a 300 mile raemployees for both our Mill Spring Agricultural dius of Charlotte /Forest Columbus & Morganton, Center & Farm Store City, NC to support our North Carolina Plants.

Open Mon - Sat growth.Tenure Pay / InJames Tools offers featuring Local Food centives. Home Weekcompetitive pay and Call 828-894-2281 or ends -some during week. benefits. We are looking www.polkcountyfarms.org Well maintained trucks for a min. 5+ years Great mgmt. & support experience in the team. Stable & Quality SOLATUBE following positions.

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Work history with refer Tile Specialties To be considered for an Large selection come see ences. No accidents – last interview you must 5 yrs. Apply at www.shipour new showroom at submit your resume to 202 E Mills Street or call truckservice.com. Or Conpcook@jamestool.com tact Bill Bohnsack @ (828) 894-7058 or jobs@jamestool.com 800-968-8552.

You can also fax your Tommy's resume to 828-584-8779.

Home Improvement Interviews will only be Roofs, renovations, siding, given to those who are carpentry, decks, winELP ANTED qualified. EOE dows, screening. All Home Selling your home?

Repairs. FREE Est. Advertise here and Home: (828) 859 - 5608. Manual Woodworkers is looking for sewing sell it faster.

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Spindale facilities. Great at 828.859.9151.

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Is looking for the Signature Cabinets following positions.

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Exhibits & Events Ferullo Fine Art Studio, 140 Pacolet St., Tryon. 828-859-3177.

Thursday Expressive Watercolor class has an opening for one adventurous student. The studio will participate in the Second Saturday Gallery Trots each month during summer. Call 828859-3177 or e-mail patdomferul@windstream.net for information on classes, workshops and gallery hours by appointment.

Holy Cross Gallery, 150 Melrose Ave., Tryon. 828-859-9741.

Featuring local artist, Greg Wright and his encaustic artworks.

Honking Tonkers Gallery, 78 East Main St., Saluda. 828-7491070. Offering mandala classes every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. Live music this weekend.

Kathleen’s Gallery, 66 E. Main St., Saluda. 828-749-2640.

Gallery hours are Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information, call 828-859-8316.

New View Realty, 285 N. Trade St., Tryon. 866-498-0088.

Showing works of Jim Shackelford and Linda Page Hudgins.

Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Skyuka Fine Art, 133 N Trade St., Tryon. 828-817-3783. Skyuka Fine Art will present “Objective Beauty.” The show features works by Cecelia Cox. For more information, email rich@ richnelson.com or call 828-859-0318.

Thompson Garden Gallery and Outdoor Living, 83 Palmer St.,

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Tryon. 828-859-3185. Showcasing local artists and craftsmen.

Gallery and showroom hours 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Saturday. For more information, call 828-859-3185.

Tryon Arts & Crafts School, 373 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon.

373 Harmon Field Rd. Tryon. 828-859-8323. Student Show running from now until June 28. Call 828-859-8323 for information about new classes and schedules.

Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon. 828-8598322. Carolina Camera Club Exhibition runs Now- July 10.

Drama Camp for 8-12 year olds, June 17-22.

Tryon Painters & Sculptors, 26 Maple St., Tryon. 828-8590141. Now – June 22, “Inspired By Matisse” show. www. tryonpaintersandsculptors.com. Gallery and gift shop hours are Thursday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tryon Summer Tracks Series, Rogers Park, Tryon. 800-4407848 or 828-894-2324. June 21, Bayou Diesel. July 5, The Work. July 19, Gigi Dover & The Big Love. August 9, Nikki Tally, Letters To Abigail. August 23, The Honeycutters.

Upstairs Artspace, 49 South Trade St., Tryon. 828-859-2828.

The Nature of Abstraction, includes works by Carol Beth Icard in which she explores abstract notions of nature based on her weekly hikes. Mountain Sculptors exhibit is a group in Western North Carolina that works to enhance appreciation of contemporary sculpture. Shows run until July 13. Gallery hours: Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Contact 828-859-2828 or visit www. upstairsartspace.org.

Columbus Presbyterian Church

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Movies

Live Music THURSDAY, June 13

Purple Onion Erin McDermott Band, 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, June 14

Honking Tonkers Jeremy, 7 p.m.

Purple Onion Fred Whiskin, 7 p.m.

Saluda Grade Café Allan Dillman & the Buckinghams, 7 p.m.

Saluda Wine Cellar Bradford Carson, doors open at 8 p.m.; music starts at 9 p.m.

Zenzera Sly Sparrow, 8:30 p.m.

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SATURDAY, June 15

Hare & Hound Darryl Rice, 7 p.m.

Little Hat Nancy Erikson, 6:30 p.m.

Party Place and Event Center Crimson Rose, 8 p.m.

Purple Onion Chuck Beattie Band, 8 p.m.

Saluda Wine Cellar Jim Farrell, doors open at 8 p.m.; music starts at 9 p.m.

Zenzera Blues Underground, 8:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, June 16

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

Tuesday, June 18

Zenzera Open mic night, 7:30 p.m.

Tryon Theater, 45 S. Trade St., Tryon.

June 12-16: Closed for BBQ Festival June 19-23: Mud June 24-25: Trance

Music Venues Hare and Hound - 101 E. Rutherford St., Landrum, 828-457-3232 Honking Tonkers Gallery - 78 E. Main St, Saluda, 828-749-1070 Kyoto’s - 112 N. Trade St., Tryon, 828-859-9043 Larkin’s - 155 W. Mills St., Columbus, 828-894-8800 The Little Hat Tavern - 22349 Asheville Hwy, Landrum, 864-457-4215 Melrose Inn - 55 Melrose Ave., Tryon, 828-859-0234 Purple Onion - 16 Main St., Saluda, 828-749-1179 Party Place & Event Center - Friendship Rd., Saluda, 828-749-3676 Saluda Grade Café - 40 Main St., Saluda, 828-749-5854 Saluda Inn & Wine Cellar - 229 Greenville St., Saluda, 828-216-3421 Tryon Fine Arts Center - 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon, 828-859-8322 Zenzera - 208 E. Rutherford St., Landrum, 864-457-4554

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April Terrific Kids recognized at Tryon Elementary School Terrific Kids for the month of April were recently recognized at Tryon Elementary.

Terrific Kids are selected each month through a program offered by the Tryon Kiwanis Club.

The idea of the program is to acknowledge the positive char-

acter traits displayed by kids in local schools. The following students were recognized: Ms. Edwards: Jordan Black, Gavionna Carson and Elizalee Suber Ms. Lewis: Brian Durham, Kelsey Roper and Ezequiel Chavez

Ms. Wilkins: Kalie Ward and Zane McAbee Ms. Myers:Conner Cantwell, Chelsea Booker, Kyler Ward and Severeign Vaughn Ms. Kilgore: Ada Kelley, Jaden Chupp, StorieLane Whiteside, Evelyn Bautista and Giselle Counts

Ms. Justice: Elizabeth Smith and Violet Medvid Ms. Constance: Brian Bautista Ramirez and Auston Ledford Ms. Guffey: Pearl Holloway, Sarenity Carson and Brayden Lance - article submitted

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Jesse Dill’s killer never came to trial

Read more online at www.tryondailybulletin.com

On April 8, 1830, a military and killed Jesse Dill.

Jackson also summoned seven muster was held near the Lewis H. and Mary Dickey house at eyewitnesses—Reuben B. Jackthe intersection of Gap Creek son, Lewis H. Dickey, Jesse and Tugaloo Roads (present day Center, Wilson Barton, Jacob Keller, James Brown and SteHighways 101 and 414).

During a scheduled break in phen Dill—to post bond stating the day’s activities, Jesse Dill and they would appear at the trial to be held in the John McCrary came into Twice-told next County Dickey’s store Tales of the Court session October at the intersecDark Corner on 11. tion. A number The eyeof other local

by Dean Campbell witnesses had people were to have two there to purchase items and to catch up on other people to “go their bond” with them. Several of them “went the latest local news.

Without warning, the two mi- the bond” with each other, and litiamen disagreed on some point, four other men in the area joined and Jesse Dill threw the first of them to cover all bonds.

Lewis H. Dickey did not post several punches. People in the store noticed immediately that his bond until a few days before Dill was the bigger and stronger the scheduled trial, with Littleof the two, and was definitely the bury Holcombe “going the bond” with him. aggressor.

The trial did not take place, McCrary acted defensively to the first blows before giving Dill however.

No record of Grand Jury testione punch, which caused him to fall. As he hit the floor, McCrary mony was found. Only two notes kicked him on the neck. Dill died were in the record: one stated immediately, without a moan or “Defendant not taken” and was undated; the other stated “No sound of any kind.

David Jackson, one of the jus- Indictment to be found.” It was tices of the area, issued a warrant initialed and dated March, 1830.

Evidently, according to the to arrest John McCrary. The warrant was based on a sworn state- notes, John McCrary left the area ment of Stephen Dill that John and was never apprehended, and McCrary had beaten, wounded no Indictment was handed down.

Saluda’s yard sales around town June 29 Saluda’s Yard Sales will take place on Saturday, June 29, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.

There will be over 25 residents set up around town from the Saluda School to the McCreery

Park Pavilion and in other areas.

Attendees should follow the Yard Sale signs to find treasures.

For more information, call 828 749-3789.

- article submitted

BBQ Festival volunteers needed June 16 The day after the BBQ Festival, June 16, volunteers are needed to help clean up Harmon Field.

Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the old concession stand by the river and there will be garbage bags, plastic gloves, cold beverages and breakfast foods. The rules are

simple - we pick up everything that is not a blade of grass!

The BBQ Festival and Chamber of Commerce are responsible for this cleanup effort and take pride that it is done it all in one day, every year.

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Belin clowns for the camera 2008 BMW X5 4.8i

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Kindermusik educator Bryant Belin takes a minute to clown for the camera as the families relax with scarves during the final Kindermusik class of the spring sessions. Bryant will lead Kindermusik camps at Tryon Fine Arts Center June 25-28 and July 23-26. For information on this award winning music program for newborns to 7 year olds, or to register, call 828-859-8322 or visit www.tryonarts.org. (photo submitted by Marianne Carruth)

Burgess graduates from Wake Forest Chelsea Danielle Burgess, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Burgess of Columbus, graduated with a bachelor of science degree from Wake Forest University on Monday, May 20.

A 2009 graduate of Polk County High School, Burgess majored in health and exercise science and minored in Latin American studies.

The graduation took place on Hearn Plaza at Wake Forest University in Winston Salem, N.C. The guest speaker was Gwen

Ifill, moderator and managing editor of Washington Week and senior correspondent for the PBS Newsletter.

Burgess was also named to the dean’s list for the fall semester of 2011 and spring semester of 2013.

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by Regina Burgess

Poem: Harbor of the Heart I’ve kept your Kiss wrapped In my heart so Very long ago That very Special hidden Place that only One can know To resonate these Many years in Dreams with Sweetness shared; A kiss that Was the depth

Of love, Expressed how Much we cared.

While years remain The distance Keeping us Apart, We were always Resting on the Pillow of my Heart For Aaron, Nov. 16, 2012 ~ Janet Jamison

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Realism to Abstraction landscape painting workshop at TP&S June 29 Tryon Painters and Sculptors (TP&S) will hold a Realism to Abstraction workshop with Pat Cole-Ferullo.

The workshop will take place on Saturday, June 29 from 9 – 4 p.m. There will be a break for lunch at noon. Attendees should bring own bag lunch and a beverage, so that ideas can be exchanged during the meal.

Patricia will be leading this exciting exploration into abstraction using photographs of dramatic landscapes. ColeFerullo will begin by doing a demonstration, leading gently through the process of recognizing and organizing the underlying structure of the image, then translating that onto paper or board using watercolor, acrylic and/or gouache.

From 1-3:30 p.m., focus will be on finishing at least one painting. Cole-Ferullo will be available at this time to give individual guidance and encouragement. From 3:30 - 4 p.m., there will be a final critique, question and answer session.

Each student will be led to express his or her personal approach to color, shape and line in the process, allowing the finished work to evolve naturally.

Those wishing to can sign up at TPS (hours open Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.), or contact Christine Mariotti at cmariotti@windstream. net or 828-859-8392. Space is limited.

Artist Statement: I am motivated to paint by a love of the process, working intuitively, from order to chaos and back again, in an ever evolving quest to express the hidden truth and beauty beneath the surface of life.

Born in Fairmont, W.V., Pat Cole-Ferullo spent her formative years in Daytona Beach, Fla., where she developed a strong connection to the world of sea, sand and the beauty of nature.

Now residing in Tryon, where she has her studio/gallery/classroom, she continues to teach, create and exhibit her work.

After recieving a BA degree in fine art and commercial art from Florida State University, she studied drawing, painting and silver jewelry design at the Instituto de Allende in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, later opening her studio in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. where she held classes and workshops, taught painting at the Ft. Lauderdale Museum of Art and in adult education.

During this time she came under the strong influence of Abstract Expressionism, developing her own style of painting as she shared her work through commissions and exhibits.

Pat’s paintings have won top awards in national and international competitions, also hanging in private and public collections in the United States and Italy.

Publications include:”A Walk

One of Pat Cole-Ferrulo’s works. (photo submitted)

IntoAbstraction.” Two of Pat’s paintings, along with a description of her process are featured in the internet publication www. awalkintoabstraction/vol3.com.

The Artist Magazine featured a demo article about Pat and her approach to painting in Spring 1999. She was also one of ten finalists out of thousands of entries from around the world in the publication’s 2010-2011 juried competition, Abstract category.

Professional Organizations: Society Of Layerists in Multimedia (SLMM) Signature mem-

ber; National Watercolor Society (NWS) Sustaining member; American Watercolor Society (AWS) Sustaining member.

Pat is represented by The Silver Fox Gallery in Hendersonville. Visit www.silverfoxgalleryart.com for more information. Website: www.theartistsindex.com.

Tryon Painters & Sculptors is located at 26 Maple Pl., Tryon, NC. The phone number is 828859-0141.

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by Aviva Kahn

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Edwards recalls caddy days Golfing tradition has been “Well, you know the caddies handed down from one generation would cut through the woods and to the next in the Edwards family take a sip of that. One caddy got to of Tryon, from grandfather to fa- stumbling from drink, and another ther to son. Fred Edwards Sr. grins fellow had to carry the golf bag for ruefully as he remembers his start him,” he recalled.

Edwards Sr. never had a lesson on a golf course, at age 9.

“When I caddied for my father, in his life, but he has a natural gift I knew to keep my mouth shut,” for golf and he paid close attention to how other golfers played the Edwards Sr. said.

He’d practice hitting golf balls game. Before long, the caddy beevery chance he got. Sometimes, came a really good golfer himself, the accuracy of his aim caused a winning games and tournaments, too. In all, Edwards Sr. has won little bit of trouble. nine champion“My daddy ships and seven Good Neighbor had a bunch of senior champichickens, and

by Kiesa Kay onships at the Fred Edwards Jr., (left) and Fred Edwards Sr., (right). (photo by Kiesa Kay) I’d carry eggs to Tryon Country school to sell to Edwards Sr. has been married sion for the game and has worked schoolteachers,” Edwards Sr. said. Club.

“I hit a hole-in-one on the num- for almost 50 years, and he has in golf as a pro and supervisor “My daddy had this big Rhode Island Red rooster, and he thought ber nine hole, but I was looking served time in the Korean War, but all his life. In 1979, Edwards, Jr., the world of that rooster. I said to to see who was coming down the he’d much rather talk about golf won the annual championship, but my sister, ‘hey, you want me to dirt road, and I didn’t get to see than tell war stories. His youngest Edwards, Sr., got the title back in hit that rooster?’ She did, and my that ball fly into the hole,” he said. son preferred swimming to golf, 1980. Now when he goes on the golf ball hit that rooster so hard, “Nobody was standing around, and grew up to be a successful golf course, Edwards Sr. puts his he hit the ground like a wet sock, so I don’t think anybody slid it in postal employee; his oldest son, feet up and relaxes in a golf cart, Fred Jr., acquired Edwards’ pas- remembering. dead. My daddy never did know for me.” about it. We took that rooster up in the woods and buried him deep.

Daddy never knew.”

Edwards Sr. liked to hit golf balls where cattle grazed in the pasture, too.

“One time, I hit a big black bull in the side of his head, and knocked him to his knees,” Edwards Sr. said. “I did run then.”

Edwards Sr. caddied at the Tryon Country Club, where it cost 65 cents for nine holes, and a dollar and a quarter for 18, and the caddies made tips.

“One fellow always carried gum, and he was known for giving two sticks of gum to his caddy.

They tipped better when they got good scores or a hole in one. I do know we sometimes slipped a ball into a hole,” Edwards said.

On his 19th birthday, April 10, Your health is personal ... and so 1951, he caddied for “Slammin’ is our healthcare. The Birth Place Sammy” Snead, the legendary at Rutherford Regional is here to golfer. Snead tipped him $5, not help our patients understand the bad for the time. Occasionally, emotional and physical changes there’d be a liquid tip. that pregnancy brings.

“Sometimes a group of gamblers played the course, and they’d 288 South Ridgecrest Avenue, Rutherfordton l 286-5000 sneak their liquor bottles into their www.MyRutherfordRegional.com/birthplace golf bags,” Edwards Sr. said.

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Read more online at www.tryondailybulletin.com Darrel Moore, Jean Eckert and Dianne Timberlake. (photo submitted)

Hospice donates “Jeans for Charity” funds to Polk County Veterans Affairs When Hospice of the Carolina Foothills called Darrel Moore, the Polk County Veterans Service Officer, to let him know that his organization had been chosen to receive the May “Jeans for Charity” donation, he was delighted.

He hung up the phone and immediately call Dianne Timberlake, director of Polk County Transportation Authority, to let her know he had $144 to transfer to her so that transportation could be provided for even more veterans who must travel to Asheville or Rutherfordton for care.

It was a meaningful occasion for Moore and Timberlake as they met with Jean Eckert, CEO at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Each first Friday of the month, HoCF staff members pay at least $1 for the privilege of wearing jeans to work. They also wear a sticker that acknowledges who they are wearing jeans for that day--always a non-profit in their service area of Polk County in NC and Spartanburg and Greenville counties in South Carolina.

“We are happy,” says Eckert, “to be a partner with other non-profits in our area!” “It’s a fun way,” Eckert says, “to raise awareness and money for all of those around us who are in some ways helping our neighbors in need.”

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Polk County Middle School students who participated in the Duke TIP program this year. (photo by Brian Taylor)

PCCF supports academically gifted students at Polk Middle Duke TIP is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving academically gifted and talented students.

Duke TIP works with students, families, educators and the community to identify, recognize, challenge and help students reach their highest potential. The organization identifies bright seventh grade students who demonstrated mastery on their End of Grade test scores and invites them to participate in the Talent Identification Program. These students are invited to take either the SAT or the ACT college entrance exams as seventh graders, which allows them insight into their academic abilities. This year, a record 21 seventh grade students from Polk County Middle School participated in the Duke TIP. Of these students, six qualify for the State Recognition Program, indicating they scored at or above the national average of recent high school average on at least one part of the ACT or SAT. This year, the Polk County Community Foundation (PCCF) launched a new pilot initiative to

provide full merit scholarships for students that have qualified for Duke TIP Summer Studies Programs. These three-week courses held on college campuses range from studies about the human body, creative writing, mythology in contemporary fiction, code breaking and forensic anthropology, to name a few. Eight students have received scholarships from the community foundation of at

least $3,600 each to attend these camps this summer.

These students are Willow Arkell, Drew Bailey, Leigh Anna Evette, Katie Hay, Isaac Smith and Jake Weis. Eighth graders Rhian Alley and Sam Rhinehart will also participate in the program. Other qualifiers are Haley Fowler and Michaela Franklin.

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by Jeanne Burgin

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. to noon, until November. All items are grown or made in Polk County.

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

The Community Child Protection Team and Child Fatality Prevention Team have decided to bring Darkness to Light Stewards of Children Training to Polk County, and every adult in Polk County is invited to participate. Participants can choose one time that works best, and the trainings occur at Steps to Hope, 60 Walker Street, Columbus. The times and dates are: • 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15. • 1-4 p.m. Monday, June 17. • 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 18.

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