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$3.13 m invested in Tryon in 2012-2013 by Samantha Hurst
A Small Town Main Street report made to the NC Department of Commerce shows public and private partners invested $3.13 million into Tryon’s downtown commercial district between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013. The commercial district runs from Screvens Road to Carolina Drive on the other side of Tryon. Tryon’s Director of Economic Development Crys Armbrust said the last year has shown the power of the community working together. “I certainly am optimistic about Tryon, but recognize at the same time that the picture beyond Tryon is slightly different. This commitment on the part of our citizens and business owners is one of the (Continued on page 3)
Carolina Yarn Processors prepared last fall for the edition of 23 new workers and an expansion to its Tryon facility. (photo by Samantha Hurst)
The Polk Soil & Water Conservation District Board Meeting will be held on Monday, Aug. 5 at 3:30 p.m. in the Mill Spring Agricultural & Community Center. The public is invited. Call 894-8550 for more information.
Landrum area mother charged with homicide by neglect in death of son by Samantha Hurst
Margie Shaver, 27, is facing a grand jury after being charged with homicide by child neglect in the March 2013 death of her 2-year-old son. Chandler Shaver died after a dresser in
the home fell on him and his 4-year-old sister. The 4-year-old sister was taken to Greenville Memorial Hospital for her injuries and was later placed in Department of
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Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Mondays, Harmon Field/Tryon, 7 a.m. - noon. Saluda Center, Mondays, chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; line dance, 12:30 p.m.; Saluda Duplicate Bridge, 1:30 p.m. 828-7499245. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www.saluda.com. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family Member Support Group meets in Columbus on the first Monday of the month, 10 a.m. - noon. For info and/or location, contact Lisa at 828-894-0104 or Annie at 864-457-7278. The Meeting Place Senior Center, sing-along, 10 a.m.; senior fitness, 11 a.m.; bingo or bead class 12:30 p.m. 828-8940001. Christian Fellowship Luncheon TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mondays except holidays, noon - 1 p.m.; food, fellowship and discussion of relevant issues; interdenominational. The present study is The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living as if He Doesn’t Exist by Craig Groeschel. 859-5051. Chess Club, Mondays, 12:30 p.m., recreation room, LaurelHurst Apartments, Columbus. Open to anyone in community. 894-3336. Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 5:30 p.m., Tryon United Methodist Church, New Market Road in Tryon. Male Domestic Abuse Intervention, Mondays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Landrum Library, yoga
class 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Limited to first 30 people for small fee. Thermal Belt Stamp Club will meet the first Monday of every month at Isothermal Community College in Columbus at 7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 8 p.m., Columbus Presbyterian Church.
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LOCAL WEATHER Today: Partly cloudy, with 10 percent chance of rain. High 82, low 66. Thursday’s weather was: High 84, low 71, 0.01 inches of rain.
Tomorrow: Isolated t-storms, with 30 percent chance of rain. High 82, low 67. Tonight’s Moon Phase:
31. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact: 828-859-2828 or visit: www.upstairsartspace.org Upstairs Artspace, 49 South Trade St., Tryon. The Wrap-Up Party for Polk County Public Library’s 2013 Summer Reading Program will be hosted on August 6, 11:30 a.m. at Harmon Field. Please register for this event by calling 828-894-8721. Cracker Barrel, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, conference room, Congregational Church. Free Lunch at Mountain Valley, Free lunch available every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.at Mt. Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church on Hwy. 176 Polk County Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) canceled There will be no Polk County Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) meeting in August. There were no agenda items to consider. The next ZBA meeting is scheduled for Sept. 3 at 4 p.m. Call the planning and zoning office at 828-894-6342 if you have any questions. Polk County Public Library quilting club meets on the first Tuesday of each month, 4-6 p.m. Saluda Welcome Table, every Tuesday, dinner will be served from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Saluda United Methodist Church. All are welcomed. Donations accepted. Harmon Field Board of Supervisors Meeting The next Harmon Field Board of Supervisors (Continued on page 15)
OBITUARIES Shirley Stephens., p. 6
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things that makes Tryon a special place,” Armbrust said. Report totals take into account a variety of contributions including the amount of grants received. In the previous fiscal year projects garnered $667,738 for improvements around the town. This includes the $537,738 Community Development Block Grant the town received for a sewer trunk line project; a total of $15,000 in grants from the Polk County Community Foundation for kudzu eradication, music, carriage rides and street performers at Tryon Downtown Development Association (TDDA) Trots, the Tryon Christmas Parade and recycling drop-off equipment; and a $115,000 NC One Economic Grant for the Carolina Yarn Processors expansion. The total investment also takes into account the contribution of $60,515 in volunteer manpower for festivals and downtown en-
Inaugural Beer Festival crowd. (photo by David Widdicombe)
hancement. STMS values volunteer hours at a cost of $19.09 per hour. Volunteer manpower amounted to 3,170 hours for the PAC Goat vs. Kudzu project, Save Morris, TDDA Beer Fest, TDDA
Fools Day, Tryon Gallery Trots, Lanier Library events, Super Saturday and Art Trek Tryon events. TDDA President Steve Cobb said a town this size couldn’t make all of this happen without
volunteers. “We want people to know what an impact they make by volunteering,” Cobb said. “People think they (Continued on page 4)
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also shows the businesses that expanded, rehabbed their build(continued from page 3) ings, sold properties, closed, added have to be a member of TDDA to jobs and lost jobs during the report participate in these events but it is timeframe. Those included two always a huge help when we can part-time dentists added at Tryon get more people involved.” Family Dentistry, 23 full-time Volunteers organized both the employees added to Carolina Yarn April Fools Day and Tryon Beer Processor’s Tryon location, a MM Festival last year, for example, Publicity full-time position, a fulland those events each drew hun- time position at Tryon Painters and dreds of people Sculptors and a to town. full-time posi“This is one of the best Design imtion at Terra On provements also reports we’ve had in years Trade. Jobs lost factored into the and it speaks very highly included a fullreport with pri- of our community.” time job at One vate work being - Crys Armbrust, Tryon Director Scoop at a Time done to 62 N. (which closed), of Economic Development Trade St. or St. a full-time job at Luke’s Plaza, 82 Bravo Interiors N Trade St. or Southside Grill and (which closed its storefront) and 90 Pacolet St., also known as the a full-time job at Sterling’s Golf Old Bookshelf location where Shop (which moved to Red Fox upgrades were made to the back Country Club). Properties sold of the building facing the Depot included the St. Luke’s Plaza propplaza project. It also accounted for erty and a vacant downtown lot. public landscaping projects such These economic restructuring as Maple Street wall improve- elements amounted to 25 jobs ments, the clocktower crosswalk added and $1,715, 277. upgrade, Tryon Fine Arts Center “This is one of the best reports landscaping to the outdoor am- we’ve had in years and it speaks phitheater and improved parking, very highly of our community,” engineering for Streetscape Master Armbrust said. Plan elements, town hall basement In the 2011-2012 fiscal year, mold abatement and Oak Street public and private partners inintersection engineering work. vested $836,136. That year’s projBuilding interior work on the ects included $167,000 in grants Shops of Tryon and McGourty’s received for streetscape work and were also included in the total Depot Plaza renovations; $62,636 $693,785 ($33,785 in public and in public investment and $621,500 $660,000 in private) monies allo- in private investment. cated for design, landscaping and Tryon joined the Small Town engineering work. Main Street (STMS) program in The 2012-2013 STMS report 2007.
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Lt. Michael Hildrebrand with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said the mother put the two children in a bedroom about 9:30 p.m. When she went to check on them later she found a chest of drawers on top of both children, Hildebrand said. Whaley testified that the children’s bedroom was infested with mice and animal feces. An autopsy showed the 2-yearold died of compressional asphyxia, meaning the pressure of the dresser restricted his breathing.
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Obituaries
Shirley Stephens Mrs. Shirley Turner Stephens, 77, of Tryon passed away Friday, August 2, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. A native of Green Creek, she was the widow of Maurice Edward Stephens and the daughter of the late Grayson A. Turner and Minnie Williams Turner. She is survived by her five children, Gary Stephens of Tryon, Vickie Armistead of Tryon, David Stephens of Pacolet, Billy Stephens of Taylors, and Tammy Haltiwanger (Billy) of Inman; one brother, Clyde Turner of Seneca; three sisters, Ruth Greenway of Tryon, Peggy Williams and Barbara Davidson both of Boiling Springs;
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six grandchildren; and by nine great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by five brothers, Albert, Carl, James, Terrell and Larry Turner; and by three sisters, Juanita Lake, Eunice Seay and Margaret Cash. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 10 at 3 p.m. at Eggers Funeral Home Chapel of Chesnee. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 130 Forest Glen Drive, Columbus, N.C. 28722. The family will be at the home of her sister, Ruth Greenway, 22 Pine Meadows Lane, Tryon, N.C. 28782, beginning Friday, Aug. 9. E-condolences may be sent on line to www.eggersfuneralhome.com.
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Blood donations requested to keep pace with summer demand While thousands of people have responded to the recent emergency call for blood and platelet donations from the American Red Cross, there remains an urgent need for platelet donors, as well as donors with types O negative, B negative and A negative blood. Right now blood products are being distributed to area hospitals almost as quickly as donations are coming in, ARC officials say. “We are grateful to the donors who have rolled up a sleeve to give blood or platelets to the Red Cross in the last couple of weeks, but our work is not over,” said Delisa English, CEO for the Red Cross Carolinas Blood Services Region. “The need for blood is constant. As July comes to a close and August begins, we ask eligible donors to please give blood or platelets as soon as possible.” The Red Cross issued an emergency call for blood donations on July 9 after seeing about
50,000 fewer blood and platelet donations than expected in June. Donations have increased by about 15 percent since the emergency call was issued, but the middle and end of July mark only the halfway point to the challenging summer months. “The summer is historically one of the most difficult times of year for blood and platelet donations,” said English. “Many donors are still enjoying summer activities, but patients are unable to take a vacation from needing lifesaving transfusions.” Blood and platelets are needed for many reasons. Accident and burn victims, heart surgery patients and organ transplant patients as well as those receiving treatment for cancer or sickle cell disease may depend on lifesaving transfusions. Each day, the Red Cross Carolinas Blood Services Region needs approximately 1,600 donors to step forward and give
Mike Scruggs appointed to NC Veterans Affairs Commission Governor Pat McCrory has appointed Mike Scruggs to serve as a member of the North Carolina Veterans Affairs Commission as of July 3. Scruggs is a USAF combat veteran of the Vietnam War and received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart and two Air Medals while engaged in combat operations in 1967. His service from 1961 to 1969 included duties as an intelligence officer and navigator. He is a member of the Air Commando Association, the Air Force Association and the Order of the Purple Heart. He is the author of two books: “Lessons from the Vietnam War,” published in 2009, and “The Un-Civil War,” published in 2011, as well as numerous
articles on military history. He is currently president of the Henderson County Republican Men’s Club and immediate past chairman of the Henderson County Republican Party. He is also a real estate broker associated with Mark White & Associates in Hendersonville. He retired as an Investment Vice President from Smith Barney (now Morgan Stanley) in 2005. Scruggs has a bachelor of science degree from the University of Georgia and an MBA degree from Stanford University in California. He can be reached through the state veterans affairs office at 919-807-4250. – article submitted by Deon Dunn
blood. Blood and platelets can only come from generous volunteer donors. Eligible donors with types O negative, B negative and A negative blood are especially encouraged to give double red cells where available. Type O negative blood is the universal blood type and can be transfused to anyone who needs blood. Types A negative and B negative blood can be transfused to Rh positive or negative patients. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate
“The summer is historically one of the most difficult times of year for blood and platelet donations.” -- Delisa English, CEO for the Red Cross Carolinas Blood Services Region
blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. Upcoming blood donation opportunities: Thursday, August 22, Polk County Chapter American Red Cross Blood Drive held at the Chapter, 231 Ward Street, Columbus from 1:30 – 6 p.m. Call Joyce Stott at 828-8945073 for more information or to schedule an appointment. – article submitted by Revonda Wood
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Ozone Water looks to grow, create jobs through laundry by Kirk Gollwitzer
Tucked behind North Trade Street in Tryon two men and a machine are running fresh air through a molecular sieve and creating pure oxygen. The two entrepreneurs in this small business that quietly operates on Oak Street plan on revolutionizing the laundry industry by splitting atoms and creating ozone gas. The net effect is washing laundry without the need for hot water. “When you wash clothes, you bring water and you add soap. But you have to have hot water to activate the soap,” says company president Jim Gross. Gross said the ozone method of washing laundry eliminates the need to heat the water to 120 degrees, resulting in less energy usage. Gross and vice president of marketing Howard Highsmith said their process of infusing ozone gas into the wash and rinse cycle of large capacity washing machines can produce promising energysaving results, while demonstrating a significant return on investment. So significant that the US Department of Energy selected Ozone Water Technologies to take part in an energy savings study that compares ozone gas washers with conventional machines at an on-premise healthcare facility in Boston. Both laundry machines are being tested under the same conditions and the results will be forthcoming. The conclusion of the study,
Jim Gross and Howard Highsmith examine an ozone unit designed to make high-capacity laundry facilities more efficient. (photo by Kirk Gollwitzer)
due out in about a month, will come on the heels of another major announcement by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Highsmith said the CDC has recommended the ozone method of cleaning laundry because of its effectiveness in killing drug resistant viruses. “The CDC has adopted, indorsed and approved the use of ozone gas as an effective laundry process,” said Highsmith. Gross, who has more than 40 years of industry experience, understands laundry chemistry.
He said when you push ozone gas through a small titanium infuser, tiny bubbles dissolve into the water and attack grime and dirt. The ozone molecules open the fibers allowing for a better flow of cleansing during the wash and rinse cycle, he said. “Ozone oxidizes organics and that’s the key,” said Gross. Ozone Water Technologies provides an oil-free compressor, which pumps fresh air into a specially designed ozone unit that sits next to as many as four clothes washers. Gross
“When you wash clothes, you bring water and you add soap. But you have to have hot water to activate the soap.” -- Jim Gross, Ozone Water company president
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pure oxygen. The new oxygen continues down a path of high and low frequency electrical charges finally resulting in the existence of ozone gas. Converting oxygen into ozone is not a new science; it’s been around for years in the bottled water industry. Gross and a handful of other laundry experts figured out a way to harness the ozone underwater and use the molecules to attack soiled linens. A tube runs from the ozone machine to a connection on the back of washer. The gas flow is then regulated by a trigger that senses incoming water during the wash and rinse cycle. Gross says he can prove his product’s effectiveness by quantifying energy saving and showing clean results. Ozone Water Technologies is not alone in the ozone laundry business with competitors like: Aquawing
Ozone Systems, Dell Ozone and ClearWater Tech. “What sets us apart from our competitors is how we introduce ozone into the water in the first place. We push ozone into the machine when the water is already there, during the wash and rinse cycle,” Gross said. Highsmith said their company is making strides in the ozone laundry space but admits the market is in the earlyadoption phase. Both Gross and Highsmith are excited about their growth potential, which extends to the hospitality, healthcare and industrial sectors. “We are looking to grow through investor working capital. The net outcome of our aggressive growth plan will be to create jobs as we further enhance our worldwide reputation,” said Highsmith. More information on Ozone Water Technologies can be found on their website www. ozonewatertech.com.
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‘Star Wars Origami’ presented at The Book Shelf in Tryon, Aug. 8 The Book Shelf presents Star Wars Origami Thursday, August 8 at 2 p.m. This event is free for all ages. Learn to origami your favorite Star Wars characters. Door prizes as well as prizes for best dressed and best impression (age grouped). Wookiee cookies and Star Wars themed snacks will be available. The Book Shelf is located at 94
North Trade Street, Tryon. For more information about this event, call 828-859-9304. - article submitted by Alivia Rochester
‘Cocktails for a Cause’ beginning at Zenzera’s in Landrum Aug. 8 On Thursday, Aug. 8 Zenzera’s Restaurant in Landrum will have “Cocktails for a Cause.” Along with special drinks and special pricing, a portion of the proceeds will be going to charity. The charity will change every
time Zenzera’s does the “Cocktails for a Cause” event. The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. Zenzera’s is located at 208 E. Rutherford St., Landrum. - article submitted by Debbie Briggs
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Panelists debate ‘Why Collect Art?’ at Upstairs Artspace A panel discussion named “Why Collect Art?� is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 6, 7 p.m. at the Upstairs Artspace. The panel is designed to complement the new exhibit “Seeing Is Believing: The Collection of Ray Griffin and Thom Robinson� showing through Aug. 31. The Upstairs is fortunate to have Griffin and Robinson moderate the panel. They will be joined by several artists in their collection who are also in the exhibit. Many people collect many things like teapots, books or fancy shoes. Buying fine art to build into a collection is a little more involved. For one thing, it is regarded as a hobby that’s too pricey for most pocketbooks. And how to collect -- or what to do with all the art after we own it is a mystery. Griffin and Robinson are down-to-earth individuals who love art, particularly regional contemporary art that includes outsider or folk art. They began their collection nine years ago after meeting in Asheville and forming a partnership. Today
the collection is on display in their warm, cheerful home in Asheville. Though not an especially large house, the collectors always find room for the next acquisition. The two men say they buy a work of art because they like it. But they do have a plan. The panel discussion will reveal their strategy -- as well as offer encouragement and practical tips for the would-be collector. Some topics to be covered: how do you conceptualize a collection and develop it? Do you already have a collection but don’t know it? how can you keep buying art on a strict budget? How do you discover good artists? How do you negotiate buying art from the artist’s studio (the most economical way to collect)? The collectors will also talk about the trick of commissioning an artist to paint a particular subject or style you desire. Griffin and Robinson hope people will come armed with questions they’ve always wanted to ask about collecting art. Come early and enjoy their collection in
A program on collecting includes a film scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 6:30 p.m. “Herb and Dorothy� is a documentary about Herb and Dorothy Vogel, pictured above, an American couple (he was a mailman) who collected a treasure trove of modern art over their lifetime. (image courtesy www.duplexcollective.com)
the gallery. The program is free. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshment will be served. A second program on collecting is a film scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 6:30 p.m. “Herb and Dorothy� is an entertaining documentary about Herb and
Dorothy Vogel, a humble American couple (he was a mailman) who collected a treasure trove of modern art over their lifetime. For more information on either program, call 828-859-2828. - article submitted by Nancy Holmes
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Free Admission. Most exhibits at Chapman Cultural Center are now free, including Spartanburg Regional History Museum, Spartanburg Art Museum, Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg Gallery, and the Student Galleries. Visit during normal business hours Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Painted and Wood Visions. Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg Gallery invites you to experience works by Phillip Atchley (nature themed paintings) and Jim Shaver (turned wood). As always, the gallery is free for all ages, Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. Sundays Unplugged. The newest edition to Sunday festivities is the Art Market, a bazaar of locally handmade art. As you shop this weekend, listen to guitarist Rohn Jewell as part of the free Singer-Songwriter concert series! Dance Center Open House. Ballet Spartanburg opens its doors Thursday, Aug. 8 for the annual open house. The public may tour the studios for free and sign up for the new season of classes that will begin Monday, Aug. 26. Swofford Career Center Exhibit. The Student Galleries presents diverse works of art and technology by Swofford Career Center beginning Thursday, Aug. 8. View the exhibit daily Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m.
200 East Saint John Street, Spartanburg • (864) 542-ARTS ChapmanCulturalCenter.org
Kristen Smith and Jimmy Ross
Smith - Ross wedding Horse Creek Winery of Nashville, Ga. was the setting for the late afternoon wedding on Oct. 20, 2012 of Kristen Smith and Jimmy Ross. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Rhonda Dandrea Smith of Hahira, Ga. and Ashley Smith of Valdosta, Ga. and the granddaughter of Peter and Laverne Dandrea of Hahira, Ga. The groom is the son of Mark and Vickie Ross and Niceville, Fla. He is the grandson of the late Tollie P. and Lona Mae Ross of Tryon. The Rev. Tommy Russey officiated at the double-ring ceremony during which the bride and groom lit a unity candle.
Hailee Smith, cousin of the the bride, was chosen as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Keri Arnold, Traci Mara, Ginger McClellan, Angela Smith and junior bridesmaid, Maggie Boatright. Flower girls were Marleigh Carson and Allie Ward. The groom chose Phil Tisa as best man. Groomsmen were Chad Horton, Nik Kuritz, Kyle Johnson, David Reese, Wes Shelton and the groom’s brother, Mark Ross. Ushers were Jared Smith and Colby Yates. A reception followed at the winery. The couple honeymooned in Savannah, Ga. They are now at home in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.
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District One students broaden horizons during summer break District One schools believes in providing many opportunities for our students to excel and grow as students, as young people and as future leaders in our communities and the world. The academic year provides for development and growth in academics, arts and athletics; summer break also provides opportunities with various camps both in and out of District One. Many of our high school students attended camps during the summer break in an effort to improve their leadership skills. Each high school sent representatives from the rising senior class to Palmetto Boys and Palmetto Girls State. Graham Brooks, Sam Robinson, Holly Rickett and Annie Doar represented Landrum High School. Palmetto Boys State was held at Anderson University and Presbyterian College hosted Palmetto Girls State. These camps are a week-long leadership camp that teaches the fundamentals of the processes of government elections and party platforms. “Palmetto Boys State was the most awesome week of my life, thus far! I made great friends and learned so much. It was at times very physical and thought-provoking, but in a good team building way. I really enjoyed the patriotism exhibited by our leaders, camp counselors and most of all our guest speakers” said Brooks. Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA) was held at Erskine College in June. Drew Copeland from Chapman High School, Julia Skellie and Morgan McLellan both from Landrum High School attended this week long camp. Attendance at RYLA offers the opportunity to build self-confidence, gain exposure to a variety of issues and people, meet active community leaders and learn valuable information and career skills. RYLA gives Rotarians the opportunity to mentor promising young leaders serving their
own communities and beyond. “RYLA is an excellent opportunity not only for the attendees, but also for Rotary Leaders to mentor promising young people in our community who are interested in serving the people in their community and the world. We are very proud to have such wonderful representation from District One,” said Cathy McMillan, Inman Rotary Club. The USC Upstate/BMW Manufacturing Academic Outreach Camp introduces students from across the upstate to exciting and real world applications of mathematics, statistics and physics during two weeks in the summer. Team building and leadership skills are also honed and improved. Students gained hands-on experience in learning and applying Lean and Six Sigma tools to computerized challenges, physical simulations, case studies and teaching games. Students also had the opportunity to meet with professionals who use these tools and skills as part of their careers. They even got a chance to improve their driving skills behind the wheel of a BMW vehicle. Attending from Landrum High School, rising senior Garner Brooks enjoyed one aspect of the camp most of all, “The cars, definitely the cars! I got the chance to drive BMW’s most of the day during the second week of camp. I don’t have a car of my own yet, but I think a BMW would make a great graduation gift! Please be sure my parents see this article.” Landrum High School also sent three students to the 2013 Youth Leadership Summer Institute at USC Upstate. Annabelle McCall, Amelia McCall and Daniel Perry spent a week focusing on activities designed to inspire high school students to become more involved in issues regarding their environment, both physical and social. According to the camp’s website, the program consists
Rotary Youth Leadership Academy ( RYLA ) was held at Erskine College in June. Drew Copeland from Chapman High School, Julia Skellie and Morgan McLellan both from Landrum High School attended this week long camp. (photo submitted by Paula Brooks)
of educational and social components that examine aspects of leadership and civic engagement from local and global perspectives. Students identify issues facing Spartanburg and the world, and explore problemsolving techniques, conflict resolution skills, cross-cultural communication, personal responsibility and respect for self and others. A variety of interactive workshops, games, field trips and recreational activities are utilized throughout the week, with evening activities consisting of a cookout, party night and movie nights. The Institute staff consists of USC Upstate faculty and students, along with national and international speakers. Rebecca Castro from Landrum High School attended the Hugh O’Brian Leadership Camp (HOBY) at Erskine College. Founded in 1958, HOBY’s mission is to inspire and develop our global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service and innovation. HOBY programs are conducted annually
“The cars, definitely the cars! I got the chance to drive BMWs most of the day during the second week of camp. I don’t have a car of my own yet, but I think a BMW would make a great graduation gift! Please be sure my parents see this article.” -- Garner Brooks, Landrum High School senior
throughout the United States, serving local and international high school students. District One community is very fortunate to have not only so many opportunities to “make” leaders, but also many students willing to meet the challenge and to learn the skills necessary to serve others; even if it means giving up a few weeks of their summer break. – article submitted by Paula Brooks
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St. Luke’s strategically plans for hospital’s future Caring for our Community by Ken Shull
The sounds of construction here at St. Luke’s Hospital remind us daily that we are in the middle of an exciting building project that will reshape this hospital’s future. We believe our plans to replace several outdated patient rooms and add a state-of-the-art rehab center can only improve the quality and reputation that our staff, our physicians and our board of trustees have worked hard to build. This impressive patient wing is on target to be completed by the end of this year, but planning for St. Luke’s Hospital and our future will continue. As we consider the healthcare horizon, there are several tools that St. Luke’s Hospital, like any industry, will utilize to determine where we are currently, where we want to be in the short term and need to be in the long term. And then we decide what strategies will get us to that point. In addition to this strategic planning process, this is the time of year to build a new operating budget for fiscal year 2014 and a comprehensive report with financial assumptions projected over the next five years. The lazy days of summer are not at all slow for department managers. This is the time of year they receive budget packets with details on expenses, volumes, projections and staffing. With this information, managers will develop their department’s 2014 budget, considering any capital equipment and technology needs, changes in services, supply costs and payroll. This annual task is necessary to provide our managers and board of trustees with the full picture of the hospital’s operations. The goal is to create a fiduciary roadmap we can follow that will guide St. Luke’s to a small profit margin at the end of the fiscal year. For us, that margin is likely to be less than 1 percent. It’s a very thin
St. Luke’s Hospital’s new wing (construction shown above from this past May) will include a new six-bed patient wing and state-of-the-art therapeutic gym will bring enhanced services and healing aesthetics to the community hospital. (photo by Kathy Woodham)
margin, but as the saying goes, “No margin, no mission.” We have to be in “the black” if we are to keep quality healthcare local and provide a safety net for our community. Commitment to our mission has helped us for the past three years to achieve a small profit despite difficult economic times. Our improved financials enabled us to seek bank financing to begin construction of a six-bed patient wing. Our Building on Excellence campaign has been successful in seeking contributions towards a $2 million fundraising goal to support the $5.6 million construction project. Through contributions to the St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation from businesses, individuals and other charitable foundations, it’s obvious we have the community’s support in ensuring future access to local healthcare. Projected to open in late December, this new wing, with private baths, larger patient rooms and a state-of-the-art therapeutic gym, is vital to St. Luke’s growth and sustainability.
But challenges remain. Every day, we are faced with declining reimbursement, increasing payroll expenses, drug shortages and the skyrocketing costs technology. We feel the impact of sequestration, Medicaid funding restrictions, bad debt reductions and capital outlays to meet federal guidelines for electronic medical records. With an annual budget and a five-year forecast as our road map, a strategic plan is our GPS, our navigation system. Recently, members of our board, our medical staff and the senior leadership team began meeting to determine where we need to position the hospital for the future and how we will set the course to get to that point. We are looking at demographics, services, healthcare trends and projections. We are considering St. Luke’s current abilities, our strengths, weaknesses and opportunities. There’s a review of market and population changes as well as legislative, regulatory and reimbursement challenges. Quite frankly, this global view
“With an annual budget and a five-year forecast as our road map, a strategic plan is our GPS, our navigation system.” -- Ken Shull, CEO/Administrator St. Luke’s Hospital
can be a scary picture, not only for our community hospital but for all healthcare providers. With knowledge of what the industry is facing over the next five years, St. Luke’s Hospital’s leadership is challenged to consider how we currently deliver healthcare and challenged to consider changes in ways we deliver that care. Looking toward the future, we expect to face more challenges in meeting the healthcare needs of our community, but with strategic planning as our GPS, we will navigate these obstacles and remain committed to provide exceptional care, close to home.
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Emily Walker with a woodchuck at an education program at Chimney Rock State Park. (photo submitted by Pam Torlina)
‘Wildlife in Western North Carolina’ Aug. 10 The Pacolet Area Conservancy (PAC) and Walnut Creek Preserve (WCP) invite the public to attend “Wildlife in Western North Carolina” on Saturday, Aug. 10, at 10:30 a.m. at the Anne Elizabeth Suratt Nature Center at Walnut Creek Preserve. The interactive program will be presented by Chimney Rock State Park’s Naturalist, Emily Walker. Walker promises to bring in some live animals, so this will be a great program for adults and children alike, and there is no charge for the event. Walker, who had a background as a wildlife rehabilitor before working with Chimney Rock State Management, joined the park in 2005 in hopes of sharing her passion for the outdoors and wildlife with students and other guests visiting the park. In her presentation, “Wildlife in Western North Carolina,” Walker will help participants learn about wildlife indigenous to the area, their characteristics, threats to certain populations and what we can do to coexist with our sometimes misunderstood neighbors.
To get to Walnut Creek Preserve’s Nature Center from the Tryon and Columbus area, take Hwy 108 E and turn left on Hwy 9 toward Lake Lure. Follow Hwy 9 N for 5 miles and turn right onto McGuinn Road (at the Exxon Station). Go 1 mile to the intersection with Big Level Road; turn left, go 2/10ths of a mile and take the first right onto Aden Green Road. Follow Aden Green for 4/10ths of a mile and turn left on Herbarium Lane and into Walnut Creek Preserve. Take the first left onto Conservatory Lane, which takes you to the parking area for the nature center. For more information or directions from another location, contact the Pacolet Area Conservancy at 828-859-5060 or e-mail landprotection@pacolet.org. Walnut Creek Preserve is private property and guests are only allowed on the property by invitation (a planned event or scheduled group). This program is made possible in part by a grant from the Polk County Community Foundation’s
Unrestricted Fund. PAC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit conservation organization (land trust) founded in 1989 to protect and conserve the area’s natural resources (PACs mission). PAC works with area landowners to ensure the long-term protection of their property through voluntary conservation easements (agreements) which enable landowners to maintain ownership of their property, preserving precious natural resources (open lands, forests, wildlife habitat, scenic vistas, farmland, stream banks, etc.), and potentially obtain significant federal, state, and local tax benefits. PACs vision is a community living and growing in harmony with our natural resources and or goal is to provide a legacy that will endure and be valued by generations to come. PAC works diligently to provide leadership to encourage conservation and provide education programs emphasizing native species appreciation and responsible land use practices to help – save the places you love. - article submitted by Pam Torlina
meeting will be held on August 6, 5:30 p.m. at Harmon Field Cabin. The public is welcome to attend. For more information: (828) 859-6655. Steps to HOPE’s Women To Women Support Group on the first and third Tuesday of the month, 5:30-6:30 p.m. The meetings will be held at Ashley Meadows Community Room, 113 Ashley Meadows Circle, Columbus. Call 894-2340 for further information. Al-Anon Family Group, meets Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Saluda Senior Center, 64 Greenville Street, Saluda, one half block off Main Street (U.S. Hwy. 176 S.), 828-749-2251 (Saluda) or 1-800-286-1326. Why Collect Art? Upstairs Artspace sponsors panel discussion “Why Collect Art?,” Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. about how to plan and budget for a personal collection. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; free with refreshments. 828-859-2828. American Legion, Polk County Memorial Post 250, first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., 43 Depot Street, Tryon. Foothills Knitting Guild, first Tuesday of each month, North Woods Farm Fiber and Yarn, 221 North Main St., Campobello, 7 p.m.
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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. 828-894-0001. Please submit Curb Reporter items in writing at least two days prior to publication. Items must include a name and telephone number of a contact person. Items will be printed in order by date of event, as space allows.
Registration is required, so call 828-894-8721 or come by the library to sign up. It’s also time for the kids who registered for the Summer Reading Program to turn in their reading logs. Come to the library by Aug. 23 for a prize and certificate. Everyone who turns in a reading log will also be entered to win the grand prize: a gift certificate to The Book Shelf in Tryon. The grand prize drawing will be Aug. 26.
Want to go? What: 2013 Summer Reading Program wrap-up party When: Tuesday, Aug. 6, 11:30 a.m. Where: Harmon Field, Tryon. - article submitted by Jennifer pace
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Big Bang Boom rocked out at the Polk County Public Library on July 30 and the Saluda Community Library on July 31. Kids and their parents enjoyed singing and dancing throughout the show, especially during the children vs. adults hokey pokey competition. The 2013 Summer Reading Program is coming to end. The wrap-up party is on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 11:30 a.m. Meet at Harmon Field for a free picnic lunch and fun on the playground!
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Kids get up to dance to the sounds of Big Bang Boom. (photo submitted)
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