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Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Vol. 86 / No. 99

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

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Splishing & splashing at Twin Lakes Saluda Community Land Trust (SCLT) board members worked nearly non-stop to prepare the well-known water slide at its Twin Lakes Park for the park’s grandreopening on Saturday, June 14. Larkin Mraz, right, celebrated his seventh birthday in great style, with several trips down the steep slide and into the refreshing water of the park’s upper lake. See page 4 for the story and more pictures. (photos by Mark Schmerling)

T h e To w n o f Columbus will hold its budget public hearing at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 20.

There are no increases proposed to either the tax rate or water/ sewer fees next year. Council is scheduled to vote on the proposed budget during its meeting following the public hearing.

Polk County to explore connecting Sunny View School to Lake Lure water

by Leah Justice

With another problem with the Sunny View School well system, superintendent Bill Miller asked Polk County Commissioners if they would consider connecting the school to the Lake Lure water system for a perma-

nent solution.

Commissioners met Monday, June 17 and heard from Miller and county engineer Dave Odom who is designing repairs to the water tank, which is leaking, at the school.

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Today

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

The Meeting Place Senior Center, Wednesday activities include Tai Chi, 9 a.m.; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; Wacky Wednesday and senior fitness, 10 a.m.; bingo and bridge, 12:30 p.m. 828-8940001.

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.

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

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

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

Thursday

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

- noon, corner of Hampton Court and Hwy 108.

Tryon firing range, the Tryon Police Department will be using the town’s firing range from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. today.

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.

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.

LOCAL WEATHER Today: Partly Cloudy, with 20 percent chance of rain.

High 83, low 64.

Tomorrow: Isolated t-storms, with 30 percent chance of rain.

High 82, low 64.

Lions Club, The Columbus Lions Club will meet on Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Calvert’s Kitchen. All are welcome. For more info, call 828-894-2505.

Tryon Tailgate Market, every Thursday, 4 to 6:30 p.m., until November. All items are grown or made in Polk County.

“Perceptions,” The Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg will host “Perceptions” by artists Bonnie Bardos of Saluda and Nathan Galloway during the month of June at Chapman Cultural Center. A reception will be held on Thursday, June 20, during the city’s monthly ArtWalk, in the Guild Gallery, 5–7 p.m. The exhibit is open to the public at no charge.

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

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

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

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

OBITUARIES Burt Baer, p. 7

TO THE

Monday’s weather was: High 83, low 66, 2.07 inches of rain.

Tonight’s Moon Phase:

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Sink hole blocks traffic on Palmer St. The Town of Tryon has had Palmer Street closed this week so crews could complete repair work to a culvert. A sinkhole occurred a few weeks ago following a thunderstorm and the town discovered that the culver t running under Palmer Street had collapsed, according to town manager Joey Davis. (photo by Leah Justice)

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Preparing Twin Lakes Park for Last Saturday’s grand re-opening took a great deal of work. Here, Jim Swiatowicz, left, who performed and supervised much of that work, relaxes with SCLT board member Dave Prudhomme, who also labored on the project.

SCLT reopens Twin Lakes to public after upgrades finished

by Mark Schmerling

Columbus Presbyterian Church

Nearly perfect weather attracted well more than 100 Saluda residents to bask in warm sun, refreshing shade and the enjoyment of swimming, splashing and eating good food at last Saturday’s grand re-opening of Twin Lakes Park.

Youngsters used the steeppitched and water-slicked slide to propel themselves airborne, splashing into the shallow water of the upper lake.

Parents and children frolicked in the lake, while others relaxed on and near the beach.

The park is owned and operated by Saluda Community Land Trust (SCLT).

The event, which was free of charge, opened the park so residents could see and enjoy the improvements at the 21-acre site.

The park also features wooded hiking trails.

To keep traffic light, SCLT ran two shuttle vans between Saluda Fire and Rescue on Greenville Street, and the park, less than 2 miles away. Visitors enjoyed free barbecue, cold drinks and snacks.

“I think it went well. I think it got a lot of interest,” summarized SCLT President Nancy Barnett.

According to Barnett, officials

Want to go?

What: SCLT’s Twin Lakes When: By reservation Where: Saluda Contact: Saluda Community Land Trust at 828-749-1560.

estimated that some 100 to 150 individuals took advantage of at least part of the five-hour event.

The re-opening was the culmination of a long effort by SCLT board members and local contractors, who worked for several months or more to add safety features and to provide a more welcoming atmosphere. Revisions on the upper lake are complete; work on the lower lake continues.

“It’s what it’s all about, right here,” said SCLT board member Dave Prudhomme, who witnessed the park’s transition in recent months. “This brings it back to life.”

Twin Lakes Park is open to the public by reservation only.

Those interested in reserving the facility for a half or a full day, may contact SCLT at 828-749 1560. SCLT officials may also be reached at www.saludaclt.org.

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• Sunny View water (continued from page 1)

Miller said a few years back there was another problem with the well at Sunny View and he sees a more permanent fix as connecting to water from nearby Lake Lure if it’s feasible. The school system has obtained bids to fix the leak with the latest being $50,000.

“I just feel like that $50,000 would be better spent on a permanent solution,” Miller said.

“Could any consideration be given for a long-term solution for us?”

Odom said the total project of running a water line to Lake Lure would cost $385,000, but his engineering fees could be taken out because he contracts with the county as well as the $50,000 the school system would contribute. A more feasible number he said would be about $350,000 for the total project, including fire hydrants.

Commissioners unanimously approved directing interim county manager Marche Pittman working with Lake Lure on an interlocal agreement and to explore costs if Lake Lure agrees to supply the school with water.

Commissioners also said the estimates should include a fire hydrant for the Sunny View Fire Department, which is just across the street from the school.

Miller said within the last five years the school system has had to upgrade the well due to state requirements, with Miller estimating it cost about $30,000.

He said 10 to 12 years ago, the well had problems and at that time the school system asked commissioners if there was a way to run public water, but at that time there were no options.

Lake Lure now supplies water to Ingles along Hwy. 9. Odom said the water line at Ingles is approximately 13,000 feet from the school.

Miller said the current problem is that a leak sprung in the school’s holding tank.

“The state really wants schools to be on public systems,”

Miller said.

Odom said he has had an initial conversation with the Lake Lure manager, who indicated his board would likely look favorably on running water to the school. Lake Lure’s council would have to approve running a water line into Polk County before an agreement could be entered.

Odom also said if the line was constructed, the water line would be owned by Rutherford County to the county line and

by Polk County from the county line to the school.

“We couldn’t extend into Rutherford County and they couldn’t extend into Polk County,” Odom said, “not without each other’s permission.”

Miller also discussed flow issues with the well at Sunny View. He said the well at one time was producing 23 gallons per minute and it is currently down to six gallons per minute.

Miller said it won’t be too long where another well would have to be drilled and the school would have to find another location because there’s not enough room near the current well due

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to distance regulations. The tank is also located on property not county-owned.

Odom said drilling a new public well would cost between $50,000 and $100,000. Commissioner chair Michael Gage asked Odom if he would consider the current water situation at Sunny View an emergency.

Odom said something has to be done with the tank because it’s leaking. And with the well, the flow is only going to get less.

“Let’s say it’s a critical situation that needs to be addressed,” Odom said.

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Polk County Public Library kicks off its summer reading program Flow Circus kicked off the “Dig Into Reading” Summer Reading Program at Polk County Public Library June 18.

Performer Paul Miller impressed the crowd with his amazing juggling and magic skills.

On June 21, join the Polk County Public Library for Pint Size Polkas at 3 p.m.

Participation opportunities abound in this show, which features catchy polka tunes and plenty of singing and dancing for the whole family.

The library’s entertaining and educational Summer Reading Program children’s events will continue through Aug. 6 at both the Columbus and Saluda libraries.

Performances include magic, music, puppetry, balloon art and comedy. There will also be a movie night and a cookout at Harmon Field. Please note that pre-registration is required for the cookout.

Children of all ages can register for the Summer Reading Program and receive a reading log and other goodies.

Kids can then bring their reading logs in every week for a sticker and turn them in at the end of the summer to receive a prize. One lucky reader will also win the grand prize: a gift certificate to The Book Shelf in Tryon.

For more information, go to polklibrary.org/kids/2013summer-reading-program/ or view the Library’s facebook page (Polk County Public Library Children’s Department) and Twitter (@PolkCoLibKids).

For further information or to sign up for the monthly children’s and young adults newsletter, contact Children’s Services Coordinator Jen Pace at 828-894-8721 ext.

227 or jpace@polklibrary.org.

– article submitted

by Jen Pace

Columbus acknowledged for excellence in financial reporting The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the Town of Columbus by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR).

The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.

An Award of Financial Reporting Achievement has been awarded to the individual(s), department or agency designated by the government as primar-

ily responsible for preparing the award-winning CAFR. This has been presented to: Kathleen A. Gregory, Assistant Finance Officer.

The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR. The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving approximately 17,500 government finance professionals with offices in Chicago, Ill., and Washington, D.C. – article submitted

by Jonathan Kanipe

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Obituaries

Burt Baer

Burton Edwin Baer passed away suddenly on June 17, 2013.

He has gone to be gardening in Heaven with God. Burt was a kind-hearted man who valued and cherished each person who came his way.

He served as a commander in the US Navy. After retiring from service, he taught high school, and some of his students still cherish him to this day.

John L. Johnson

Johnson appointed to Selective Service Commission Tryon resident John L. Johnson has been appointed to the Board of Selective Service Commission for North Carolina. He will serve on a three-judge administrative panel representing western North Carolina.

The panel will rule on petitions from men who object to registering with the commission when they attain the age of 18, which the present law requires. The panel has the authority to decide the validity of objections that might include religion, moral or employment.

Johnson, a former Judge in probate court, will leave the NC Senior Tar Heel Legislature where he has represented Polk County for the past six years. His replacement in the legislature is expected to be Ernie Giannini, a Mill Spring resident.

– article submitted

Jack-of-all trades, Burt could fix anything that needed a bit of TLC. He loved his gardening and organic blueberries, and being close to God in nature.

Left to grieve are his second wife, Annelie; his son, Karl (Ann-Margaret); daughter, Rebecca (Richard, two grandsons Nick and Colin); and brother Phil (Chantel), as well as many other in-laws and friends.

Burt served faithfully on many boards in Polk County after his arrival here from Ohio 23 years ago, and will be sadly

missed.

Always having time to share one of his many Navy stories, he enthusiastically reminisced for anyone who would listen Burt attended Tryon Congregational Church with his wife Annelie, where he grew in the things of God. Viewing will be held at Tryon Congregational Church, Melrose Avenue, from 9:30-10 a.m. Friday, June 21. Funeral service will follow at the church at 10 a.m.

Flower tributes can be made through Expressions Florist in Landrum, S.C. at 864-457-3942.

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Also, donations towards college grants extended through Tryon Congregational Church may be made, as were his wish.

Interment will be at Black Mountain Veterans Cemetery at 2 p.m. with full military honors.

All are welcome and encouraged to attend and extend honor.

Burt always started each day by saying - “Thank you God for this day,” and now he is enjoying each and every one - with Him. Condolences may be left online at www.pettyfuneralhome. com.

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Opinion

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Yours Stick to the facts To the editor: “The Great Recession” – Ray Gasperson, TDB, May 28th “The Great Recession” – Renee McDermott, TDB, May 28 “The Great Recession” – Mary Parker, TDB, May 30 “Voodoo Budget Work” – Renee McDermott, TDB, May 28 “There’s Voodoo Budgeting afoot…” – Mary Parker, TDB May 30 Mary Parker ended her letter with a question: “Are we seeing a pattern Yet?” Ms. Parker, I think we are seeing a pattern!

It looks as though these people are agitated about the budgeting process. Why do they use the same words? Have they banded together to create a strategy of disruption?

Perhaps the taxpayers should authorize the board of commissioners to fund the cost for the purchase of a Thesaurus for these folks.

Now that the silliness is out of the way, let’s address some substance from these same TDB issues.

Let’s begin with Ms. McDermott’s letter to the editor because it is the easiest to demonstrate the absurdity of all of this.

Ms. McDermott seems to think that the only reason the majority on the Board of Commissioners (BOC) voted to give taxpayers a refund (aka, tax cut) is so that they could have

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Yours

“bragging rights” during the next election campaign cycle saying “we cut your taxes”. Well, if Ms. McDermott (or anyone else that believes this nonsense) would just have taken the time to look up back issues in the TDB, she would have found that in the June 20, 2007 issue (on page 6) there was an article about the Polk County BOC FY 2007-2008 budget.

In that year – six years ago, Tom Pack voted to cut the tax rate by at least ¼-cent. So if nothing else, Mr. Pack has been a steady force for taxing Polk County citizens no more than is absolutely necessary. He has consistently been of the opinion that taxpayers, Polk County citizens, know better how to spend their money than do politicians. So while Ms. McDermott can be “snarky” about the tax cut not even being able to purchase a Happy Meal, I for one, think she might be better off taking up that matter with McDonalds.

As for Ms. McDermott’s assertion that the Department of Social Services (DSS) “badly needs another child welfare worker,” I went back to see what was allocated when she and Mr. Gasperson were in charge.

If the position “remained unfilled a couple of years ago”, then why was this not addressed a couple of years ago? The minutes from the 2011 budget meetings say nothing other than: DSS, Sue Rhodes – dismissed.

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The Tryon Daily Bulletin The World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper Betty Ramsey, Publisher Editor: Samantha Hurst / Designer: Gwen Ring / Reporter: Leah Justice

County dollars pay for county animals

County animal for three days was $126,360, while Polk County paid only $97,200. FHS is asking To the editor: I attended the BOC meeting on for an increase of $14,580, bringJune 10 and heard folks worrying ing Polk County’s total payment that Polk County was paying for to $111,780, which seems more than fair to me. pets brought to the A d d i t i o n a l l y, shelter from out of Letter when I read FHS’s the county. That is to the initial request to the not the case at all. Editor Board of CommisOur taxpayer dollars go for Polk County animals only. sioners, I learned that in 2012, All animals brought in to FHS put $300,000 right back the shelter must be held there into the Polk County economy. for three days unless they are They paid more than $50,000 returned to their owner. Polk to Polk County veterinary clinCounty is supposed to pay the ics for medical care, and another expenses for those three days $50,000 to other Polk County for animals brought in from Polk businesses for pet food, supplies, County. Polk County pays noth- advertising, etc. FHS employed ing for the extra services given to 12 full-time and part-time Polk the animals after that time – and County residents in 2012, which the shelter puts a great deal of put an additional $200,000 into extra energy, time and money the local economy. This is a huge into each animal to ensure its benefit to Polk County and should be taken into account. adoption.

It seems to me that the benIn 2012, it cost FHS in $108 to intake each animal and keep efits provided to Polk County it for the mandatory three day far outweigh the cost. I call on hold period. FHS took in 1,170 the commissioners to vote for animals from Polk County in the $14,580 increase requested 2012. This means that the total by Foothills Humane Society.

– Emmy Summers, Tryon cost to FHS to hold each Polk

Government should be good stewards To the editor: I attended the Polk County Commissioners’ meeting on the budget last Letter evening (June 10) and to the was impressed with Editor the professionalism of our county citizens who spoke.

I agree with the points most made: We need to fund the DSS position for a child social worker.

Whatever the previous commissioners did or did not do to fund this position is irrelevant.

We need to increase our funding for the Foothills Humane Society. It saves the county money.

The token tax decrease seems fiscally unwise; given that balancing the budget requires taking money out of the ‘rainy day fund.’

Many claim to want the government to act on religious principles. God has asked that we be good stewards.

The government can and should be a good steward too. Taking care of children and animals is the highest stewardship.

– Dorothy Kirk, Tryon

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Yours Testimony before NC Utilities Commission Ellen Thomas of Tryon recently testified before the NC Utilities Commission on May 22 in Marion, N.C., about the Duke Energy application for rate hikes to build the Lee nuclear Letter plant in Gaffney, S.C. to the Thomas requested Editor that the Bulletin share her testimony.

“I’m Ellen Thomas, and I live in Tryon, N.C. First, I want to thank the NC Utility Commissioners for having another rate-hike hearing.

Once again I traveled quite a distance, the last time to film it, but this time I wanted to speak.

I want to talk to the representative from Duke Energy, because I’m not only a rate-payer but I’m also a shareholder. When my mother died, she left me a few thousand dollars, and I bought a share in Duke Energy so I could come to a meeting and make a proposal.

Unfortunately, I was not able to get to that meeting (this year; for one reason I did not get notice from Duke Energy, even though I was a shareholder, so I thought that I’d like to tell you today that if I had been there I would have proposed that instead of building nuclear reactors, Duke Energy invest in solar panels and windmills and promote retrofitting existing buildings).

That instead of monopolizing energy, you help create a coop-

• Stick to facts (continued from page 8)

Oh yeah, according to Ms. McDermott, then County Manager, Ryan Whitson, wanted to leave the position open for a while because of “the Great Recession.” Why is it so urgent now, if it wasn’t urgent when you were in control, Ms. McDermott? Are we still not in the midst of this

erative that will include and foster and promote sources of alternative energy, not nuclear, and not fossil fuels, but help rate payers to install solar panels on their roofs, and windmills on top of their hills, and pay you off over a period of time, and build a Smart Grid that will make sense, so that instead of building new nuclear reactors, which I believe we do not need if we act wisely, use that money instead to create new businesses that will help to create a new energy economy.

So next year I’ll make that proposal to Duke, but I wish you’d get back to the folks at Duke and let them know about this proposal.

[I got a nod. We’ll see.]

“If Duke were to seek a rate increase to accomplish this, I might actually be willing for there to be a rate increase, but I oppose any rate hike that would mean I pay for nuclear power.

Also, I’m a grandmother, living on Social Security, and not a lot of Social Security because I never made a whole lot of money, and every time you raise the rates, there’s just some other things I’m not able to do.

I’m supporting two adults and four animals on my Social Security, and when it gets to the end of the month I’ve got maybe $20 or $30 left in my account. And so if you raise the rates 14 percent on me, there’s not going to be $20 or $30 left in my account, and I might not be able to get vaccinations for my animals or pay taxes

Great Recession?

It is amazing to me that some people are evidently unaware that what they did (or said) in the past is not forgotten by some of us. All we have to do is read how they voted and what they said in their articles.

The facts are very stubborn things, aren’t they?

– Cyndi Breedlove, Mill Spring

on my house.

So that’s basically what I wanted to say, except that as a shareholder, I think it’s wrong to guarantee me 11.25 percent profit while taking more and more money away from the people who are paying the

bills. And if you’re going to have a rate increase for the ratepayers, then I think the ratepayers should become shareholders of Duke Energy and get a share of the profits when you have them.”

– Ellen Thomas, Tryon

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Arrowood wins Nell Fagan Scholarship The Board of Directors of the Green Creek Community Center is pleased to announce that Will Arrowood was selected as the winner of the 2013 Nell Fagan Scholarship. This scholarship is named after Mrs. Nell Fagan who was a long-time educator at Green Creek School. The purpose of this scholarship is to reward exemplar y young men and women who have a great sense of heritage and community involvement with financial aid. Arrowood is the recipient of $1,000, and plans on starting college at Appalachian State University in the fall.

Pictured are Will Arrowood, with his parents, Kenneth and Pam Arrowood. (photo submitted by Steve Burney)

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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

The cast of Flat Rock Playhouse’s Evita, running through June 30. (photos submitted)

Flat Rock Playhouse presents hit musical Evita through June 30

by Robin Edgar

Flat Rock Playhouse presents Evita on its Mainstage through June 30. The musical chronicles Eva Perón’s Cinderella story of

how she fought her way out of Argentina’s slums and eventually became the country’s First Lady.

Adored as a champion for the poor, she is also remembered for

her greed and ambition.

Starting as a rock opera album released in 1976, the production on London’s West End won the Laurence Olivier Award for

Best Musical in 1978. The first British musical to receive the Tony Award for Best Musical on Broadway a year later, it became a major film starring Madonna and Antonio Banderas in 1996.

The show opens in 1952 with the announcement in a Cinema in Buenos Aires that Eva Perón has died. As the audience sings “Requiem for Evita,” Ché Guevara (Charlie Brady), the narrator, cynically assesses the country’s grief (“Oh What a Circus”). He then takes us back to 1934 when 15-year-old Eva (Anna Eilinsfeld) has her first love affair with tango singer Agustín Magaldi.

After she blackmails Magaldi to take her with him to Buenos Aires, he leaves her and Ché relates how Eva sleeps her way up the ladder, becoming a model, radio star, and actress (“Goodnight and Thank You”). He then introduces Colonel Juan Domingo Perón (Ronald L. Brown) as an ambitious military colonel making his way up the Argentine political ladder.

In a secret rendezvous with Perón at a charity concert for earthquake victims in San Juan, Eva convinces him she could help him rise to power (“I’d Be Surprisingly Good For You”).

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Landrum Library digs for gold On Tuesday, June 25 at 11 a.m., children who are rising first - fourth graders will have fun at the” Digging for Gold” program at the Landrum Library.

There will be a gold rush relay, pouch making for the gold nuggets found while digging and panning and some campfire sitting.

This program is part of Dig Into Reading at the Landrum Library during June and July.

Children may sign up and receive a reading record and list of upcoming events.

There is still time to enter the

Want to go?

What: Digging for Gold When: June 25 Where: Landrum Library

www.tryondailybulletin.com Lego contest. Children may build a creation that depicts the “Digging “theme. Entries must be in the Landrum Library by closing on June 31. Winners will be notifies by phone.

– article submitted

by Nancy Caldwell

• Evita

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When Perón is elected President in 1946, Eva speaks from the balcony of the Presidential palace to her adoring supporters (“Don’t Cry for Me Argentina”). In order to impress the people of Argentina, she tours Europe where she is adored by the Spanish, scorned by the Italians, and snubbed by the French and the British. Frustrated with Eva’s meddling, Perón’s generals demand that she leave politics but Perón claims they would never have achieved as much as they have without her (“She Is A Diamond”) and points out that she will soon succumb to her cancer.

The music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, feature some of theater’s most beautiful songs, such as “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” and “Another Suitcase in Another Hall,” sung poignantly by Evita understudy, Jane Bunting, as the Mistress.

John Riddle also shines as Magaldi as his sings “On this Night of A thousand Stars.”

Although Eilinsfeld has a beautiful voice, it is unfortunately often lost to the tiresome necessity of late for Flat Rock Playhouse productions to require entire tunes to be belted Ethel Merman style. For the same reason, Brady also misses the mark vocally at times as Guevara and Brown lacks the voice to carry

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Eva Perón played by Anna Eilinsfeld

the role as Perón.

The set design by Dennis C. Maulden is wonderful and the choreography by Jennifer Jancuska for the Tango that illustrates Eva tantalizing Juan to marry her while singing “I’d Be Surprisingly Good For You” is provocatively well done.

TICKETS AND SCHEDULE FOR EVITA Where: Playhouse Mainstage located at 2661 Greenville Hwy in Flat Rock, N.C. When: June 5 – 30, Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m.; matinees Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Call the Playhouse box office at 828-693-0731, toll-free at 866-732-8008 or online at www. flatrockplayhouse.org.

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8-year-old’s birthday wish benefits Outreach Instead of asking for the typical toys, games or sports equipment that 8-year-olds usually put at the top of their birthday wish-list, Kaden Powell asked his friends and family for food for his birthday. Powell requested the food to donate to Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry’s (Outreach’s) food pantry. Because of Powell’s generosity, Outreach received more than 100 pounds of vegetables, cereal, rice, spaghetti sauce and other pantry staples. Shown left to right, Michelle Reedy, Outreach Client Service Manager; Kaden Powell; and Carol Newton, Outreach executive director.)

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St. Luke’s volunteers recognized for 3,000 hours of service Volunteers at the reception desk in St. Luke’s Hospital’s radiology department enjoy a fast-paced day of greeting patients. Volunteers also help out in the pharmacy and with tasks such as filing in the business office, medical records and the foundation. There are also WINGS volunteers who deliver the mail within the hospital. On the “WINGS” of these special volunteers, all Interdepartmental mail is delivered daily. St. Luke’s Hospital Volunteers who share their time and talents to make a difference in our community were recently honored with a luncheon.

Those volunteers honored for 3,000 Hours of Ser vice were Elfriede Engels, Rick Powell and Barbara Schuvar t. Pictured: Barbara Schuvar t and Elfriede Engels. (photo submitted by Jennifer Wilson)

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-- Jean Eckert Hospice.” Here’s how it works: Restaurant owners choose a 2x5 day, or several days, when a program also educated com11/26 percentage of all sales go to munity members about the supCFUR-038245 support hospice services. All portive help available to them you have to do is go out to eat should their families be touched at participating establishments by life-limiting illness. on their designated days.

So eat with a purpose during “We are so grateful to the Dining Out for Hospice week. restaurants who are ‘stepping Find your favorite participating up to the plate’ this year to restaurant nearby, or make a support the mission of Hospice day of it, and explore an eatery of the Carolina Foothills—to in another town. Enjoy pizza, provide compassionate care burgers, fried chicken, soups, for those who live with serious salads, subs, ice cream and and life-limiting illnesses, and more, and know that you’re eattheir families,” says CEO Jean ing well and doing good.

Eckert. “This partnership with As of this writing, 35 restauarea restaurants provides a won- rants have signed on. To plan derful opportunity to patronize your dining out fun with family local eateries while increasing and friends, check out the HCF awareness of, and funds for, partner restaurants and their local hospice services.” participation dates in the “Let’s The July week has been Eat” section at diningoutforhoschosen to commemorate the pice.org. first patient served by HCF in To get more information July 1982. The 2012 inaugural about this event, contact Marsha event was a great success, rais- Van Hecke at 828-894-7000. ing nearly $6,000 for hospice – article submitted patients and their families. The

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Bagpipes and brown bag lunches at Lanier Library

Kevin Brode, bagpiper, speaks about piping at the Lanier Library Tuesday, June 18 as part of the library’s monthly brown bag lunch series. (photo submitted by Alan Smith)

TMGA and TWGA events plus results The Dogfight Association results from June 15 and June 16: June 15: First team – Hub Arledge and Ronnie White; second team – Fred Edwards, Jr. and Jeff Raines.

First individual – Ronnie White; second individual – Russ Walker.

Closest to the hole winners No. 5 Russ Walker; No. 9 Tommy Gardner; No. 14 Ronnie White; and No. 18 Fred Edwards, Jr.

June 16: First team – Rich Metcalf and Mike Mitchell; second team – Butch Kennedy and Tommy Gardner.

First individual – Rich Metcalf; second individual – Vernon Dusenbury and Butch Kennedy (tie); Closest to the hole – No. 5 Hub Arledge; No. 9 Butch Kennedy; No. 14 Ben McEntire; and No. 18 – Johnny Walker – article submitted

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PAC and summer camp work together to protect important lands This is the time of year when lots of parents are sending their children off to summer camps.

Ah, to be young again ... to swim in the cold mountain lakes, try for that bull’s eye in archery, fall in love with that really cute counselor....

What do summer camps and land trusts have in common? A love of land and the natural world.

The Pacolet Area Conservancy partnered with Gwynn Valley Camp, in Brevard, N.C. in 1995 and its one of the projects PAC is most proud of.

The owners of the camp at the time were Howie and Betty Boyd and it was their dream to help enable the camp to continue far into the future and at the same time preserve the natural environment of the camp.

The grounds are home to several rare and endangered plants and even a unique spider. Three hundred acres are forever preserved, while 43 acres were intentionally left out of the easement so there would be room to build additional structures for the operation of the camp.

Anne and Grant Bullard are the new owners of Gwynn Valley Camp and fully support the conservation agreement.

“We are pleased to have our land protected and to know that Gwynn Valley will be home to many future generations of campers,” they said.

Located on the north-facing slope of Jim Raines Mountain, Gwynn Valley Camp is beautifully situated to the south of Pisgah National Forest, providing a natural viewshed for visitors to the National Forest.

The camp has a nearly 1,000foot elevation change and provides watershed protection for Carson Creek, a beautiful, cold mountain creek with a waterfall and cascades and is a tributary to the French Broad River.

With the varied elevation, northfacing orientation, and high moisture content, this property has a high diversity of native plant and animal species.

“We are pleased to have our land protected and to know that Gwynn Valley will be home to many future generations of campers.”

-- Anne and Grant Bullard

PAC’s Land Protection Specialist, Pam Torlina, has the privilege of monitoring this jewel each and every year and states, “It is truly a treasure for those visiting the camp to have the opportunity to discover some of the things that make this property so special and to know that it will be preserved, for their children, and many generations come,” Torlina said.”

PAC is pleased to be the local land trust.

– article submitted

by Mary Walter

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Exhibits & Events

Ferullo Fine Art Studio, 140 Pacolet St., Tryon. 828-8593177. 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 828-859-3177 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., 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.

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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.

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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.

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Live Music

THURSDAY, June 20

Purple Onion One Leg Up, 7:30 p.m.

Zenzera Fayssoux and Brandon FRIDAY, June 21

Honking Tonkers Jeremy, 7 p.m.

Little Hat Twisted Trio, 8 p.m.

Party Place and Event Center Free Flight, 8 p.m.

Purple Onion Fred Whiskin, 7 p.m.

Saluda Wine Cellar Eric Congdon, doors at 8 p.m.; music starts at 9 p.m.

Zenzera Project X, 8:30 p.m.

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SATURDAY, June 22

Hare & Hound Darryl Rice, 7 p.m.

Little Hat Open jam session, 3 p.m.

Purple Onion The Lonetones, 8 p.m.

Saluda Wine Cellar The Wilhelm Brothers with opener Xenia Sky, doors at 8 p.m.; music at 9 p.m.

Zenzera Blind Vision, 8:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, June 23

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

Tuesday, June 24

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

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

June 19-23: Mud

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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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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Participants riding in the George Morris clinic June 10 and June 11 had the opportunity to learn from a master in the hunter/jumper world. (photo submitted)

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George Morris explains a fine point of jumping. (photo submitted)

Morris leads clinic at FENCE in early June In the hunter and jumper world, George Morris is a big deal.

Morris is credited with developing the modern American jumping position and teaching this way of riding to a huge number of successful competitors.

Equestrians from all over the southeast came to Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE) June 10 and 11 to catch some of the George Morris magic.

Riders from as far away as Florida, Virginia and beyond came to watch a lucky group of clinic participants gain knowledge and practice new ways of riding under the giant FENCE covered arena.

The arena, a centerpiece of the FENCE Equestrian Facility, was greatly appreciated as monsoon like rain came down. More than 100 auditors and riders did not care as they listened and watched intently while Morris worked his magic.

Isabella Noto from Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. commented, “This is my first time to ride with George. I am riding in the 3ft. 6in. hunter class. It is really fun and we learned a lot. We thought he (Mr. Morris) would be mean to us but he was really nice!”

Noto is a rising sophomore in high school and has been riding, for nine years. Her horse Romanov, a gray warmblood, is her current mount. Competing her horse is her favorite activity.

“I like FENCE. This is my first time showing here and it is my favorite horse show grounds I’ve been to,” she said. “Everyone is very nice and making it a fun show.”

Auditor Fred White of Gentle Touch Stables in Hampton, Va. echoed Isabella’s comments.

“This facility is really something. The covered arena and air conditioned bathrooms made this a special clinic. I hope to come here to compete in the future,” he said.

The Foothills Equestrian Nature Center maintains a full equestrian venue open to all breeds and types of riders and horses. The Center also maintains miles of hiking trails, offers nature programing and summer day camps as well as equestrian competitions. For more information about FENCE programs call 828-8599021 or visit www.fence.org.

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by Carrie Knox

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Peter Skadow from Tryon watches GM wor k his hor se. (photo submitted)

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Clinic participant Isabella Noto of Vedra Beach, Fla. (photo submitted)

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