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Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Vol. 86 / No. 161

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Connecting community with farms By Kiesa Kay

Barn doors will open wide across Polk County on Saturday, Sept. 21 for the fourth annual PolkFresh Farm Tour. The tour offers a smorgasbord of opportunities to sample and savor the flavor of the area. “It’s been a very rough growing year for farms, and it’s important that everyone go out and show their support for our local farmers,” said Mindy Weiner, organizer of the Polk (farm tour continued on page 8)

Jason Craig tends cattle at Restoration Farm, one of many farms on this year’s Polk County Farm Tour. (photos by Katie Craig)

Big Brothers Big Sisters will hold a Volunteer Information Session for new volunteers, Saturday, Sept. 14 from 2-3 p.m. at the Polk County Public Li-

brary. Anyone who cannot attend can contact the office at 828-859-923 to learn about becoming a mentor.

Private road waterline funding in jeopardy by Leah Justice

The majority of the Polk County Board of Commissioners said they want the waterline extension policy to specifically say there will be no county dollars spent to extend waterlines to private roads. Polk County Commissioners met Sept. 9 and the majority approved directing county attorney Jana Berg and interim county manager Marche Pittman to draft

changes to the current waterline extension policy to clarify that the county will not offer a 60/40 funding split to residents on private roads or to private subdivisions. Commissioner Ray Gasperson voted against the direction. Commissioner Tom Pack said he doesn’t want county money to be used on (private road water continued on page 6)

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Today

“Essentially Silk” at Millard & Co. Artist Barbara McCombs Thomas’ show “Essentially Silk” Aug. 16 at Millard & Co. in the Tryon Depot will run through Monday, Sept. 30. Saluda Center, Friday events: chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; Trash Train, 10 a.m.; NA Meeting, 8 p.m. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www.saluda.com. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Friday activities include movie matinee or drumming at 10 a.m. (every third Friday) and bingo or movie at 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. Saluda Tailgate Market, every Friday, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., until November. All items are grown or made in Polk County. Saluda Top of the Grade Concert will be held on Sept. 13, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at McCreery Park, Saluda. American Legion Post 250 Bingo is hosted every Friday, 7 p.m. at 43 Depot St., Tryon. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Smoke-free. Polk Wolverines vs. Landrum Cardinals varsity football The Polk Wolverines travel to rival Landrum this Friday, Sept. 13 as both teams try for their first season win. Game time is 7:30 p.m. Narcotics Anon., Saluda Senior Center, Friday, 8 p.m.

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will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14 and 15 at FENCE. Entries are now being accepted by contacting Whitlock at KayDQ@fastmail.fm, or by phone at 910-315-5959 or 910-692-8467. A prize list (classes offered, cost of entries, stabling and all pertinent information) is available at www. CarolinaDressage.com. Landrum Farmers Market sets up each Saturday from 7-11 a.m. along N. Trade Avenue in Landrum. Come purchase everything from tomatoes to mushrooms to flowers. 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. Landrum High School cross country will have a meet on Sept. 14, 8:30 a.m. at Sandhills Park, Columbia, S.C. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba class, Saturdays, 9 a.m. “A Chair Affair!” Artist Becky Collins offers a decorative chair painting workshop, “A Chair Affair!” The fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Derbyshire by the Lake. Proceeds from the registration fee will benefit Steps to HOPE’s youth programs. Space is limited. To register and find out registration costs, email beckygb3@gmail.com or call 828-863-1202. House of Flags Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Co-

LOCAL WEATHER Today: Partly cloudy, with a 20 percent chance of rain. High 84, low 58. Wednesday’s weather was: High 88, low 68, no rain.

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lumbus. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. Tryon Fine Arts Center, Oil painting class for teens with Margaret Curtis, Saturdays, noon - 3 p.m. Kudzu Baskets Class will be host on Sept. 14, 1 to 5 p.m. at the Mill Spring Ag Center. Second Saturday Gallery Trot, invites art enthusiasts to peruse through the town’s various art galleries and shops where local, regional and national artists will be featured from 5-8 p.m. every second Saturday of the month. The evenings will also be filled with live entertainment and refreshments. Find Tryon Gallery Trot on facebook or email skyukafineart.com for more information. Charlie Ward Memorial BBQ will be held on Sept. 14, 5 - 7 p.m. at the Pavilion at McCreery Park, Saluda. Ward thanked his loyal customers by holding an annual barbecue. Saluda continues to hold the barbecue each September. Tryon Painter & Sculptors Wildlife Show will be host on Sept. 14, 5 - 7 p.m.at 26 Maple St., Tryon.

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“Walks in the Woods” with SCLT on the first and third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. Meet at Saluda Library’s parking lot for carpooling. (calendar continued on page 39)

OBITUARIES Thomas Davies, p. 14 Vera Scroggs, p. 14 Otto F. Seiser, p. 14 Jerry B. Willis, p. 14 Homer William Suttles, p. 14 Gladys Mae Harrison, p. 15

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Doves fly over Landrum in honor of 9-11

L.J. Meyers, owner of Homeward Angels professional white dove releases, held his annual memorial for Sept. 11 at the Landrum Fire Station. Retired New York City Firefighter and Fire Marshall Steve Boehm, now of Landrum/Gowensville, attended in full dress uniform. Boehm addressed the visitors with appreciation. Members of the Landrum Police Department participated in the release of the doves. (photos by Anne Regan)

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By Leah Justice

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Sunny View man after receiving information that he was in possession of an illegal liquor steel used to manufacture moonshine, as well as discovering marijuana plants growing on the property. Joshua Ruff, 25, of 1536 Owl Hollow Road, Mill Spring in the Sunny View community, was arrested and charged with felony manufacturing marijuana, felony maintaining a dwelling for a schedule VI controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, manufacturing non-tax paid liquor and possession of non-tax paid liquor, according to sheriff reports. Officers located a liquor steel and non-tax paid liquor on Ruff’s property as well as marijuana plants, according to the sheriff’s office. The steel, liquor and marijuana plants were confiscated and

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will be destroyed at the disposition of the courts, officers said. Ruff was given a $5,000 secure bond, which Ruff posted and is out of jail pending trial. Officers from the Tryon Police Department, North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Agency (ALE) and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) assisted the sheriff’s office in the case.

Polk sheriff weekly report Sept. 1-8 During the week from Sept. 1 through Sept. 8, 2013, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office answered 173 calls for service. There were 21 arrests, 12 citations issued, 19 criminal papers served and eight civil papers served.

Officers assisted other agencies eight times, completed 348 house checks, 472 church checks, 735 business checks, assisted the public 12 times and patrolled 7,690 miles. - information submitted by chief deputy Mike Wheeler

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private roads or private subdivisions, but if those residents want to pay to receive water the county would extend the line. “We’re not stopping anybody,” said Pack. “What we’re saying is we’re not going to do the 60/40 split on private roads or subdivisions on private roads.” The county’s current water policy, adopted in 2009, allows the county to extend its waterlines from the Broad River Water Authority’s line that runs through Green Creek to the Inman Campobello Water District (ICWD). The water policy currently says if funding is available, and the extension is feasible to the county, Polk County will pay for 60 percent of the costs of the extension and homeowners or the subdivision will pay the remaining 40 percent, plus tap fees. In August, commissioners directed Berg to draft changes to the water policy. Berg presented ideas to the board Sept. 9 but recommended the county form a committee consisting of herself, county engineer Dave Odom, interim manager Pittman and county finance director Sandra Hughes to work on changes to the policy. Berg also reviewed other water providers’ policies for extending waterlines and suggested Polk take requests for waterline extensions and rate them on a point system to determine which ones to do on what timeline. Pack said he appreciates Berg’s work but what she presented was not what he expected. Commissioner Ted Owens agreed the plans she returned with didn’t accomplish the commissioner’s goals. “A water authority is what (Berg is) talking about,” said Owens. “The idea was to take the policy now and be sure we don’t (pay to) run lines into private roads and into private developments.” Owens said he keeps using the Red Fox development as an example, and said it would cost the county a fortune if that development wanted water service from the county under the current policy. Berg asked commissioners if, hypothetically, 80 percent of Red Fox said they wanted water and

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the residents were willing to pay the costs, would the county run the water. Pack said he doesn’t have a problem with that as long as it doesn’t cost the county any money. “I don’t mind if it’s on a public road,” Pack said. “We don’t need to be spending county money on private roads and private subdivisions.” Owens said the policy currently allows the county to pick and choose who gets extensions for free or with a participation fee and that’s not good. “Pack and I argued a long time with a different board if you’re going to charge one, you’ve got to charge all,” said Owens. “The way you read this policy … it leaves it wide open.” Resident Renée McDermott said discriminating between homeowners who happen to live along privately-maintained roads as compared to those living along statemaintained roads makes no sense. “What would be the reason for making any distinction,” McDermott asked. “I can’t think of any. Polk County does not maintain either public or private roads.” McDermott said people along public and private roads pay the same taxes, and, under the current water policy, pay the same amounts to have waterlines connected. “If the county were to limit waterlines only to public roads, it would drastically limit the number of customers available to the Polk County water system,” said McDermott. “It would rule out what are most likely the most efficient and financially feasible areas in which to extend waterlines: subdivisions, in which road frontages are typically less than they are for properties outside of subdivisions. That would be detrimental to the county’s policy of trying to get at least 1,000 customers to be able to maintain a water treatment plant.” Before the vote, Gasperson tried to amend Pack’s motion to direct Pittman and Odom to meet with ICWD on how it deals with the private/public road situation since ICWD maintains Polk’s water system, but Pack did not agree to amend his motion.

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County Farm Tour. A ticket buys entry to diverse experiences, from learning the milking processes at the multigenerational Harmon Dairy to seeing award-winning goats at Sunrise Farm. The self-driving tour can be tailored to individual interests, Weiner said, and every penny of the car passes will go to the 12 participating farms, dairies and wineries. “Families with children really will enjoy the tour,” Weiner said. “Kids often have no idea where their food comes from, and many of us take for granted the great food that’s right outside our back door. It’s important to know and show the difference between fresh food and fast food.” Backyard gardeners can learn new skills, and fresh local foods will be available on the tour. Sandy Plains Farm offers the only pastured meat rabbits in the

On the Polk County Farm Tour participants drive from farm to vineyard experiencing first hand the animals, fields and those who work to keep both healthy and beneficial to the community. (photo by Katie Craig)

county. The tour also features the 7-acre farm at Polk County High School, the only state-accredited, working high school farm and a model for North Carolina.

Heritage birds, including chickens and turkeys, will be a feature at Restoration Farm, owned by Dawn Jordan. “A lot of people want to know about practices of farming and see what we do first-hand. People want to know what they can do to provide for their families. I share things they can do as homesteading practice, even if they live in the city or on a small acreage,” said Jordan. “There’s so much anyone can do, like vertical farming, raised beds, pots, or composting, even in very small spaces. I love to see people turn the grassy areas of yards into productive gardens.” For folks interested in adult beverages, the tour offers an opportunity to deepen knowledge of the local vineyards. The tickets for this farm tour also will be good for the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project Tour the next day, so one ticket could allow tastings and tours at five area wineries along with the farms and dairies. The Polk County Tour is offered from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, and the ASAP tour of 31 additional farms begins at 1 p.m. Saturday and ends on Sunday. Anyone on motorcycle or

bicycle may have a discounted ticket. Tickets are available at www. polkcountyfarms.org, at the Mill Spring Farm Store at the Agricultural Center, and at the Columbus Farmers Market. “It’s really important to be aware of how lucky we are to live with such diversity and abundance,” Weiner said. “I have traveled the world, and I am amazed by what we have right here.” Participating venues include Columbus Farmers Market, Green Creek Winery, Harmon Dairy, Maple Creek Farm, Mill Spring Ag Center, Overmountain Winery, Parker Binns, Polk County High School Farm, Restoration Farm, Sandy Plains Farm, Sunrise Farm and Yielding Branch at Giardini. “I think we all can take a stance on supporting these local farms,” Weiner said. “Making a living is tough, and if we support these farms, more people can afford to live and work here.” To make a great Saturday even better, Slow Foods of the Foothills will host their monthly potluck on the front lawn of the Agricultural Center in Mill Spring from 5:30-7:30 p.m., open to everyone.

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Sept. 4 Polk district court results In Polk County District Court held Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013 with Judge Athena F. Brooks presiding, 181 cases were heard. Some cases were continued, dismissed or sent to superior court. The following persons were convicted of a crime: Adam Charles Beaver was convicted of fishing without a license. Beaver was sentenced to one year unsupervised probation and court costs. Jason Lee Brady was convicted of level 4 driving while impaired. Brady was sentenced to one year unsupervised probation, two days in jail, a $150 fine and court costs. Donna M. Castro was convicted of possession of methamphetamine. Castro was sentenced to 12 months supervised probation, one day in jail and court costs. Brianna Teresa Diomedes was convicted of speeding 74 mph in a 65 mph zone. Diomedes was fined $30 and court costs. Jimmy Allen Dyson was convicted of possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of drug paraphernalia. Dyson was sentenced to 17 days in jail with credit for time served and court costs. William Matt Hamilton was convicted of no operator’s license. Hamilton was fined $50 and court costs. Roger William Jensen was convicted of driving while license revoked. Jensen was sentenced to one year unsupervised probation and a $50 fine. Crystal Heather Jones was convicted of cancelled/revoked/

suspended certification/tag. Jones was to pay court costs. Robin Elaine Leopard was convicted of attempted possession of firearm by a felon and failure to appear. Leopard was sentenced to 18 months supervised probation, a $200 fine and court costs. Casey Ryan Lockhart was convicted of simple possession of schedule IV controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine. Lockhart was sentenced to 18 months supervised probation, a $100 fine and court costs. Eric Berie Nelon was convicted of possession of marijuana up to ½ ounce and possession of drug paraphernalia. Nelon was sentenced to 21 days in jail with credit for time served and court costs. Lynn Arnold Sprague was convicted of level 5 driving while impaired. Sprague was sentenced to one year unsupervised probation, 24 hours of community service, a $100 fine and court costs. Ricky Allen Tucker II was convicted of level 5 driving while impaired and level 2 driving while impaired. Tucker was sentenced to one year supervised probation, one day in jail, a $100 fine and court costs for level 5 driving while impaired and 10 days in jail, a $300 fine and court costs for level 2 driving while impaired. Margaret Ann White was convicted of level 5 driving while impaired. White was sentenced to one year unsupervised probation, 24 hours of community service, a $100 fine and court costs.

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news briefs Landrum police August report

A glance at some of the latest news in the area.

Landrum Police Chief Tim Edgens provided his departments monthly report for August at the Sept. 10 Landrum City Council meeting. Landrum officers wrote 31 traffic citations, including 13 for speeding, and made five traffic related arrests. The department also made seven arrests – three for assault and battery, one

for criminal domestic violence, one for possession of drug paraphernalia, one for possession of methamphetamine and one for simple possession of marijuana. Landrum fire answers 24 emergency calls in August

Landrum Fire Chief Jimmy Flynn reported his department answered 24 emergency calls in August, many of them weather related. Flynn also said three members have applied for the

Spartanburg Community College grant program. Flynn said it would cost $1,100 for the city to send them for EMT training. Budget amendment to account for donations

Saluda City Commissioners approved a $4,000 budget amendment to account for donations. About $2,000 of those funds were donated specifically for Pace Park and pavers to be included there.

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Saluda police August report

Saluda City Commissioner Johnnie Kinard reported the Saluda Police Department issued nine parking citations, two state citations, eight warning tickets and completed two funeral escorts, three welfare checks, one road checkpoint with Polk County Sheriff’s Office, nine alarm calls and checked two open store fronts in August. The department also assisted motorists 21 times with dead batteries and locked doors.

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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman and issued warrants on a man after officers discovered an indoor marijuana grow operation in Green Creek. The Polk County Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit found a full-scale indoor grow with multiple marijuana plants growing under lamps after a tip led to the discovery on Aug. 23, according to sheriff reports. Dana Mosseller, 24, of 923 Green Creek Drive, Columbus was charged with manufacturing marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and maintaining a dwelling for controlled substance according to sheriff’s reports. Wa r r a n t s f o r t h e s a m e charges were issued for Kent Shehan, 49, also of 923 Green Creek Drive, Columbus. Dana Mosseller had her first court appearance on Wednesday, Sept. 11.

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RPM Health District hosts 30 Days, 30 Ways Preparedness Challenge September is National Preparedness Month (NPM) and the Rutherford Polk McDowell (RPM) District Health Department is participating to increase preparedness throughout the county. The event, now in its ninth year, is a nationwide, monthlong effort hosted by the Ready Campaign and Citizen Corps, which encourages households, businesses and communities to prepare and plan for emergencies. RPM District Health Department’s preparedness program is hosting a 30 Days, 30 Ways Preparedness Challenge to encourage families and individuals to focus on their preparedness. The challenge asks participants to complete a simple task each day during the month of September. At the end of the month, those who submit their answers will be eligible for preparedness

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prizes. Also, to encourage young people to become involved, the RPM District Health Department is having an “Build A Kit, Win a iTunes Gift Card” contest. Participants between the ages of 8-and-18 who build an emergency preparedness kit, have their photo taken with the kit and explain why they made their kit, will be eligible to win a $50 iTunes gift card. Information for these events can be found at: 30 Days, 30 Ways Preparedness Challenge – www.rpmhd. org/30days Build A Kit, Win A iTunes Gift Card – www.rpmhd.org/ buildakit Or on Facebook at www. facebook.com/PolkPublicHealth One of NPM’s key messages is: being prepared in the event of an emergency causes you to be self-reliant for three days with-

out utilities and electricity, water service, access to a supermarket, or maybe even without response from police, fire or rescue. Preparing can start with four important steps: 1. Be informed about emergencies that could happen in your community, and identify sources of information in your community that will be helpful before, during and after an emergency. 2. Make a plan for what to do in an emergency. 3. Build an emergency supply kit. 4. Get involved. Preparedness is a shared responsibility; it takes a whole community. This year’s National Preparedness Month focuses on turning awareness into action by encouraging all individuals and all communities nationwide to make an emergency preparedness plan.

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RPM District Health Department’s Preparedness Program is hosting a 30 Days, 30 Ways Preparedness Challenge to encourage families and individuals to focus on their preparedness. This is the second year the Rutherford Polk McDowell District Health Department has participated in NPM. For more information about the Ready Campaign and National Preparedness Month, visit community.fema.gov/connect.ti/ READYNPM or call 1-800-BEREADY, 1-888-SE-LISTO, and TTY 1-800-462-7585. – article submitted by Kevin Rogers

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many years. Vera is survived by son, Kenneth Scroggs of Forest City; five grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Services will be held at Saint Francis Episcopal Church at 3 p.m., Sept. 13. grandchildren; sisters, Audrey Metling of Ladysmith, Wisc. and Eunice Burns of Elco, Wisc. No formal services will be held. McMahan’s Funeral Home and Cremation Services is handling arrangements. (Chris) and Missy Cooper (Jeremy); siblings, Judy Amaker and Chuck “Andy” Amaker; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 13 at Parkway Baptist Church at 2 p.m.

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Gladys Mae Harrison of Rutherfordton died Sept. 8. Survivors include her daughters, Donna Harrison Lyerly (Ed) of Rutherfordton and Nancy Brown (Bill) of Easley, S.C.; granddaughter, Amy Andersen (Sean) of Fredericksburg, Va.; great-granddaughter Sydney Andersen of Fredericksburg, Va.; siblings, Lathie Ray of Wake Forest, N.C. and Millard Bailey (Ruth) of Wake Forest, N.C. Services were held Sept. 12 at Stony Hill Baptist Church in Wake Forest, N.C.

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Ann Harvey Morgan, current historian and founding member of the Foothills Music Club Inc., pores over 25 years of records from the group’s scrapbooks looking for the perfect items to display at FMC’s Gala Concert on Sunday, Oct. 13 at 3 p.m. at the Tryon Fine Arts Center. Mark your calendars now. Tickets are available from FMC members, as well as at TFAC. In addition, raffle tickets for a condominium stay in Charleston, S.C., are available, with a maximum of 200 tickets to be sold. All proceeds from the gala concert and the raffle go to FMC’s Young Musicians Scholarship Program. Foothills Music Club Inc. is a 501(c)3 designated organization. (photo submitted by Ellen Harvey Zipf)

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Ferguson-Hostetler wedding Malia Ferguson of Tryon and Cole Hostetler of Fayetteville, Ga. will wed Saturday, Sept. 21 in Tryon. Malia is the daughter of Danny Ferguson and Barbara Tilly, both of Tryon. She is the granddaughter of Roberta and the late Joseph Ferguson and the late Ardiene and Laurence Tilly. Malia is a graduate of Pratt Institute. Cole is the son of Paul and Gladys Hostetler of Fayetteville, Ga. He is the grandson of Marjorie Cecil and the late Dale and Lola Hostetler. He is a graduate of Georgia State University. The bride’s attendants will be Sarah Mosseller, Nicole Wall and Jamie Ferguson. The groom’s attendants will be Brent Hostetler, Patrick Huie, Craig Morris and Wesley Rose. At right: Cole Hostetler and Malia Ferguson

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Fish fry at Stony Knoll CME Church Sept. 14 Stony Knoll CME Church in Mill Spring will have a fish fry and hot dog sale on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. or later. The plates consist of fish or hot dogs, hush puppies, drinks and a choice of two or three sides. All kinds of desserts will also be available. There will be two different prices for fish plates and hot dog plates. Church members invite the community to come by for food and stay for fellowship. Everyone is welcome. The sale is sponsored by the trustees board and benefits the church’s building fund. Rev. Arbutus Hines is the pastor. – article submitted by Edward Hines

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40th annual Juried Artists’ Guild Awards ceremony Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg will announce the awards of its 40th annual Juried Show Saturday, Sept. 28, 6-9 p.m. at Spartanburg Art Museum in Chapman Cultural Center. Art from throughout South

Carolina and surrounding states will be in the exhibit, and winners will receive cash prizes. For more information, please call 864-764-9568. – article submitted by Steve Wong

Want to go? What: 40th annual Juried Artists’ Guild Awards ceremony When: Saturday, Sept. 28. 6-9 p.m. Where: Spartanburg Art Museum, Chapman Cultural Center

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Skyuka Fine Art “Bargains & Banners” Sept. 14 Skyuka Fine Art will host “Bargains & Banners” this Saturday, Sept. 14 as part of the Tryon Gallery Trot. For years the gallery has received compliments on the banners it hangs outside the gallery for shows. During September’s Tryon Gallery Trot, those attending will have an opportunity to purchase their favorite banner. The gallery invites the community to visit for light refreshments, entertainment and fun in downtown Tryon from 5-8 p.m. For more information, contact

Kim Nelson at 828-817-3783, or info@skyukafineart.com. – article submitted by Kim Nelson

Blue Ridge Ringers to hold auditions The Blue Ridge Ringers community handbell ensemble in Hendersonville will hold auditions for new members on Mondays, Sept. 16 and Sept. 23 at 1:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Hendersonville. The Blue Ridge Ringers is an auditioned handbell group founded in 1995 to provide advanced ringers a greater opportunity to ring a wide variety of challenging music. They perform in the surrounding area primarily in May and December, about 15 concerts per year. The ringers are from Henderson, Transylvania, Buncombe and Polk Counties in NC and Spartanburg County in SC. The group practices

on Mondays from 12:30-3 p.m. in the handbell room at First United Methodist Church. Experienced advanced handbell ringers who may have recently moved to western North Carolina - and even find themselves having handbell “withdrawal” symptoms. – can give the Blue Ridge Ringers a try. There are personnel changes each season and an attempt is made to have more than just the adequate complement of ringers in the group. Call 828-692-4910 to receive an audition application and more information. – article submitted by Connie Engle

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Peggy Ratusz and Patrick Boland in concert at ICC Polk Center On Friday, Sept. 13, Peggy Ratusz and Patrick Boland will take the stage at 7 p.m. for a live concert at Isothermal Community College’s Polk Center in Columbus. With Ratusz on vocals and Boland on piano, the duo will serve up an evening of blues, jazz, Motown and old school soul. A fixture in the WNC music scene since 2002, songstress, vocal coach and writer Peggy Ratusz has won or placed in the WNC Best of Reader’s pole in blues for six straight years. For 37 years, Ratusz has performed at festivals, concerts, clubs, fundraisers, wedding receptions and corporate events. While influences such as Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, BB King, Susan Tedeschi and Bonnie Raitt are evident, it can’t be denied that her unique soul and voice are one of a kind. Ratusz has released three CD’s and performed on compilation CD’s featuring Women in Blues and Jazz, as well as WNCW’s Crowd Around the Mic Vol 12. As a vocal coach, Ratusz mentors people of all ages and skill sets. She creates performance opportunities for local, regional, national and international bands and solo artists, for four years hosted a blues jam in Asheville and for two years booked a Female Artist Spotlight Night where women from novice to professional were

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paid to perform and be showcased. Ratusz is a staff writer for WNC Woman Magazine ,where her monthly feature “Women Making Music” profiles regional upand-coming to established female artists. Patrick Boland graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in piano and music theory and composition. He has performed, composed and taught piano since the early 80s in Texas and now in Asheville, where he performs with some of the area’s best musicians and co-writes the children’s audio adventure series “Adventures in Sonoris” with his wife. The concert is free and open to the public.

Ratusz will also begin teaching a vocal performance class at ICC’s Polk Center later this month geared to all levels of ability, from those who just love to sing to the aspiring professional. Students will learn proper breathing, working with an accompanist, microphone technique, phrasing of a song, preparing an audition, calming performance jitters and more. The class will meet each Thursday from 5:30 – 7 p.m. for eight weeks starting on Sept. 26. For more information or to preregister for classes, call Isothermal Community College’s Polk Center at 828-894-3092. – article submitted by Kate Barkschat

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC will hold a Back-to-School Volunteer Recruitment Drive on Sept. 14 from 2-3 p.m. at the Polk County Public Library in Columbus. The organization hopes to recruit new volunteers this fall for their community and school programs. Interested persons age 18 and older are invited to attend to learn about volunteer opportunities. Anyone who cannot attend can contact the office at 828-859-923 to learn about becoming a mentor. The Volunteer Recruitment Drive helps the local Big Brothers Big Sisters program match youth from the waiting list with a positive role model and to match students in local elementary schools and afterschool sites with a school mentor. The BBBS organization needs volunteers ages 18 and older to mentor one hour a week in an elementary school or to share activities in the community twice a month with a young person from a single-parent home. The organization needs both male and female mentors, and all ages of volunteers are welcome to apply. The school-based program is well-suited to high school seniors to senior citizens who wish to help reinforce the importance of academics, as well as be a supportive mentor. Activities in the school and afterschool programs include homework assistance, reading help and fun activities that build the youth’s

Want to go? What: Back-to-School Volunteer Recruitment Drive When: Sept. 14, 2-3 p.m. Where: Polk County Public Library, Columbus. social skills and confidence. In the BBBS community-based program, activities occur after-school or on weekends and might include sports, cooking, cultural events, volunteering and arts/crafts. The matches can also attend BBBS-sponsored events together, such as rafting and horseback riding. For more than 100 years nationally and 30 years locally, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. Big Brothers Big Sisters is a volunteer-driven organization that makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”). Youth in the program are ages 6 through 18, in eight counties across western North Carolina: Buncombe, Burke, Cherokee, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, Polk and Swain. BBBS of WNC develops positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people. – article submitted by Karen Dacey

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Sound Investment returns to Top of the Grade Concerts All are invited to put on your dancing shoes and make their way to McCreery Park in Saluda on Friday, Sept. 13, to enjoy the classic rock sounds of Sound Investment. The fun starts at 6:30 p.m. and runs until 8:30pm. From Sound Investment, you will hear the sounds of the Beach Boys, Beatles, Aretha Franklin, Sam & Dave, The Four Tops, Young Rascals, Temptations, Righteous Brothers, Kinks, Supremes, Johnny Rivers, Doobie Brothers, Atlanta Rhythm Section and many more. Bring chairs or blankets. Food, soft drinks and coolers are allowed. Events are rain or shine, and concerts will move to the pavilion if it is raining. The events are free to the public, and donations that go toward the concert expenses are always welcomed.

Community members danced to the rhythms of Sound Investment at a previous concert in Saluda. (photo submitted)

The Top of the Grade concerts are organized by the NC Small Town Main Street promotions team to produce events that bring the community together on a Main Street venue. Remaining concerts are scheduled for Sept. 27, Oct. 11 and Oct. 25.

HOLLAND BRADY EXHIBIT: A CELEBRATION OF HIS LIFE & WORK Saturday, Sept. 14 from 5-8 p.m. at New View Realty During the Tryon Gallery Trot Kathy Toomey - 828-817-0942 Tim Wright - 828-817-2316 Kerry Austin - 828-817-4900 Andrew Foster - 828-817-1618

Downtown businesses will extend their hours for shopping and attendees can plan on enjoying a meal in one of Saluda’s restaurants. To help underwrite the concerts, anyone who would like to sponsor an event is invited to contact Cathy Jackson.

For music scheduling, please contact Judy Ward at judyward@charter.net or 828-6745958. For sponsorships, please contact Cathy Jackson at 828817-2876 or cathy@cathyjacksonrealty.com. – article submitted by Cathy Jackson

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PCHS men’s cross country finishes fifth at Eye Opener Polk County High School’s Wolverine cross country teams supported the 30th annual South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind Eye Opener 5k held, Sept. 7 at Roger Milliken Center in Spartanburg, S.C. 1972 Olympic Marathon Gold Metalist Frank Shorter served as race starter for the event that hosted 64 schools and more than 1,500 runners. The Polk men’s team finished fifth out of 41 teams in the championship race. Led by senior Jacob Collins 17:20 and sophomore Sean Doyle 17:48, Polk’s returning runners proved to be at least a minute faster than they were on the same course in 2012. Collins was a top 10 finisher, securing eighth place overall. Mitchell Brown ran 19:08, Jacob Wolfe 19:18, Daniel Painter 19:31, Jake Russell 19:51 and Eli Hall 20:02. Also competing for Polk: Will Sachse 21:46 and Alex Franklin 24:16. The Lady Wolverines’ returning runners also recorded faster times than last season over the 3.1 miles of grassy, gently rolling pasture. Polk’s first female finisher, freshman India Godlock, went 21:07. Senior Shea Wheeler ran

Left: Jacob Collins (17:20) leads the way to an 8th place finish at the SCSDB Eye Opener. Right: Mitchell Brown strolling forward in the 5K Eye Opener eighth as he passes the 2 mile mark. (photos submitted by Jenny Wolfe)

23:26, Leigh Deavor 25:31, Hayley Kropp ran 25:36 in her first 5K, Britain Hamrick raced 25:40, Shelby Wells 25:44 and Nancy Silva finished in 26:50. Polk finished 23rd out of 39 teams competing. Selena Chavez

26:22, Leah Hardin 30:22, Jessica Bailey 32:28 and Kathryn Johnson 34:22 competed for Polk in the JV race. The Wolverines will be in action at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon Sept. 18 at the Hen-

dersonville High School Invite at Fletcher Park in Fletcher, N.C. Wolverine fans are encouraged to come out and support their PCHS cross country teams. – article submitted by Jenny Wolfe

Landrum and PCHS sports schedules for Sept. 15 – Sept. 21 Landrum Cardinals Sept. 20 –Varsity football vs. Carolina at 7:30 p.m. Homecoming game Sept. 21 – Cheer Green Wave Invitational at Easley High School Sept. 18 – Womens’ tennis

vs. Chapman High School at 4:30 p.m. (Home game) Sept. 17 – 21 – Cross country at Schlotshy’s XC Invitational at Anderson Sport Center at 9 a.m. PCHS Wolverines Sept. 20 – Varsity football

vs. E. Henderson at 7:30 p.m. (Home game) Sept. 19 – Junior varsity football at E. Henderson at 7 p.m. Sept. 19 – Volleyball vs. Hendersonville at 4:30/5:30 p.m. (Home game)

Sept. 17 – Volleyball at Owen at 4:30/5:30 p.m. Sept. 17 – Women’s tennis vs. E. Henderson Sept. 19 – Women’s tennis at Hendersonville Sept. 16 – Soccer vs. Avery at 6 p.m. (Home Game)

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Landrum peewee football starts season

The Landrum peewee football team geared up for scrimmages at Chapman last Saturday, Sept. 6 where they won one/ lost one. The team’s first game will be Saturday, Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. at the Landrum Middle School field where they play Chesnee. (photo submitted by Holly Gosnell)

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Bark-In-The-Park coming soon The fourth annual Lennie’s Kids Bark-In-The-Park will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Harmon Field in Tryon. The public is invited to join this fun fair for the area’s four-

legged furry friends. For more information, to donate goods or services or to volunteer, call 828-859-5835. - article submitted by Lennie Rizzo

Grassroots Art Project holds Saturday morning classes at Shoppes Of Tryon The Grassroots Art Project holds “Painting For Fun” Saturday mornings from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. downstairs at the “Shoppes Of Tryon.”

Community members are encouraged to drop in. – article submitted by Linda McCullough

Letter to the Editor

Marine, I am grateful that one day those with blood on their hands, both directly and indirectly, (Obama, Hillary Clinton, Susan Rice and all the others) will be held accountable for what this administration calls “a phony scandal.” Most likely it will not happen in this lifetime, but I am totally confident it will in the next, as each and every one of us will stand in divine judgment before a righteous God, for the Bible says in Ecclesiastes 12:14, “For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.” (KJV) – Lane Stott, Tryon

Administration did nothing One year ago, Sept. 11, 2012, four brave Americans, Christopher Stevens, Sean Smith, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods, lost their lives while defending the American consulate in Benghazi, Libya, while our current and grossly incompetent administration stood by, unconcerned, and did nothing. Then this administration lied to the American people in an attempt to cloak their failures in secrecy by playing politics with American lives. As a former US

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Greenville County Museum of Art invites Spencer to plein air project Tryon artist Keith Spencer is one of 12 plein air artists invited by the Greenville County Museum of Art to participate in a weekend-long event called “Get Out and Stay Out: A Plein Air project at the GCMA.” The project will be a celebration of landscape painting to close out the exhibition called “Masterpieces of Landscape” from the MFA Boston, which is currently on display at the Greenville County Museum of Art. The artists will set up around 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14 at Falls Park in Greenville, S.C. and paint throughout the day until 4 p.m. Acclaimed Asheville landscape artist Julyan Davis will be on site interacting with the artists throughout the park. On Sunday at 2 p.m. there will be a panel discussion with Davis, Michael Brodeur and Alan Coleman. Speakers will make the connection between the historical examples of landscapes included in the Boston exhibition and the contemporary examples created on Saturday for the “Get Out and Stay Out” project. This will take place in Gallery 5, and the work created on Saturday will also be hanging in the Level One Gallery as a part of this program. On Sunday evening (6-8 p.m.), Sept. 15 there will be a

Plein air artist Keith Spencer has been invited to participate in Greenville County plein air project. (photo submitted)

members’ reception at the museum showcasing the paintings created Saturday. All participating artists will be invited to attend and their work may be offered for sale to interested collectors. To learn more, visit www. gcma.org. – article submitted by Allyn Johnson

FOOTHILLS HUMANE SOCIETY One of Spencer’s works.

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2013-2014 Blue Ridge Community College Concert Series opens Sept. 24 The 2013-2014 Blue Ridge Community College Concert Series will commence with a performance by pianist Yuri Chayama on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Thomas Auditorium. The program will feature works by Haydn, Chopin, Liszt, Debussy and Toru Takemitsu. Born in Yonago, Japan, Yuri Chayama has performed in the United States, Germany, France, Italy and Japan. She holds a masters degree from both the University of New Mexico and the Musikhochschule in Aachen, Germany; her doctorate is from the University of Arizona. Her teachers have included Hideo Abe, Michael Rische, Falko Steinbach and Paula Fan. Dr. Chayama received major prizes in the Competition Internationalé in New Mexico and the Ibla Music Competition

in Italy; the renowned composer Dr. Kurt Schwaen awarded her the prize for Best Interpretation of his composition Nocturne Lugubre in Berlin in 2004. Dr. Chayama’s recordings of Chopin, Liszt and Debussy have been heard on classical radio stations in the U.S. and Japan. All concerts feature open (non-reserved) seating. Proceeds benefit the college’s Personal Enrichment Program. Thomas Auditorium is located in the Sink Building on BRCC’s Henderson County campus. For more information, contact Martha Howell at 828-694-1743 or by email at marthah@blueridge.edu. For more information, contact Kevin Ayesh at 828-694-1860. – article submitted by Kevin Ayesh

Polk Baptist Association to hold revival PBA Fall Revival will be held Sunday, Sept. 22 – 25. Rev. David Bame, pastor at Mill Spring First will be the speaker this year. Services will be held at Columbus Baptist Church. Pre-

service music will begin at 6:45 p.m. and service at 7 p.m. This year’s theme is: “Pass it On!” - article submitted by Jean Edwards

Meeting Place Sept. 4 bridge results Results of the Wednesday afternoon bridge game at the Meeting Place on Sept. 4 are as follows: First: John Miscenik

Second: Bill Puterbaugh Third: Lorene Weaver Fourth: Ginsy Davis - article submitted

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Computers designed specifically for seniors Dear Savvy Senior, What computers can you recommend for seniors with very limited computer skills? I am interested in getting one, but at 76, I need one that’s designed simplistically for me. - Inexperienced Senior Dear Inexperienced, There are actually several companies who make and sell computers designed specifically for seniors who have little or no computer experience. Here are some top options to check out. Desktops If you’re primarily interested in a home desktop computer, the Telikin (telikin.com, 800-2303881), which has been on the market for more than two years now, is an excellent option. Ready to go right out of the box, this all-in-one touchscreen computer provides a big button menu that displays all your favorite functions on the screen at all times. By touching the menu option of your choice with your finger, you can get instant access to the Internet, email, games, video chat, photo sharing, news, weather and more. Available in two sizes – the 18-inch LCD touch-screen with a 320-gigabyte hard drive and the 20-inch LCD touch-screen with 500-gigabytes – all Telikin computers come with built-in speakers, a web camera, microphone, wired keyboard and mouse. They even offer “tech buddy” software that your loved ones can download on their computers, so they can access your Telikin remotely to help you when need be. Running on Linux software instead of the standard Windows or Mac OS, the Telikin is also virus-resistant, comes with a 60-day trial period, a one-year warranty and free tech support. It’s also worth noting that

“Running on Linux software instead of the standard Windows or Mac OS, the Telikin is also virus-resistant, comes with a 60-day trial period, a one-year warranty and free tech support.”

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Cup of Water Ministries (501(c)3) can use your donation of a car, boat, truck or other vehicle to help the less fortunate, both here and in third world countries. We have wells in Africa, India and South America. We supply bibles, clothes, medicine, etc. here and abroad.

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Telikin has a partnership with firstSTREET – a senior product direct marketing company – that is also selling the 20-inch Telikin, but have rebranded it as the “WOW! Computer for Seniors.” Another option to consider is the MyGait Elite Computer (mygait.com, 866-469-4248), which has a monthly service fee. This mouse-operated PC has a 20-inch high-resolution monitor, a large-letter color-coded keyboard, one-click functionality for all pages, a simple zoom feature that lets you magnify your email or web page up to 200 percent, and an ergonomic trackball mouse that’s easy on the hand and wrist. It also comes with a built in web camera, DVD/CD player, unlimited storage space, dozens of games and a unique customer service package that guarantees protection against viruses and spam, provides ongoing computer updates, and offers a help line if you ever get stuck or need assistance. Tablets If you’re interested in something mobile, there are several new senior-specific tablets on the market you should look into like the Claris Companion

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Don’t let your home harm you and your family Today’s topic has little to do can trap and suffocate babies. 5. Repair old window blinds. with diet or exercise, but defiKids can strangle if caught in nitely involves health. Each year in the U.S. approxi- drapes, blinds or curtain cords. mately 18,000 people die from Make sure to cut loops and accidents around the home, and separate cords with tassels. Conthat number includes more than tinuous–loop cords should be 2,000 children. More than 6,000 permanently attached to the die from falls and around 3 mil- floor, and pull-cords should be lion more are hospitalized. Here as short as possible. The Winare some tips to help keep your dow Covering Safety Counsel (WCSC) provides free retrofit home a safer place: 1. Discard any old extension kits to those with older window cords, surge protectors and coverings. Contact them at www. power strips that don’t have windowcoverings.org. 6. Protect children and pets a polarized plug (one prong f ro m i t e m s wider than the Diet & Exercise that could poiother), and by David Crocker son them. Obmake sure vious poisons cords aren’t nailed or stapled in place. For are pesticides, anti-freeze, rat those with small children or pets, poisons, weed killer, sanitizers, cover all electrical outlets and disinfectants (including bleach) make sure outlet covers feel cool and flea and tick shampoos, but there are potential poisons you to the touch. 2. Throw away hair dryers might not realize. Medications made before 1992 and those (including aspirin), vitamin supwithout a shock protector. plements (including children’s Keep all appliances away from vitamins), toothpaste, mouthwater and unplugged when not wash and even makeup can all be in use. Replace standard outlets lethal if ingested by children or with Ground Fault Circuit Inter- pets. Keep these items off counter rupters (GFCI’s). These devices tops and out of reach. Also, don’t detect when the electrical current rely on “child resistant” packagisn’t balanced (could indicate ing. Child resistant doesn’t mean electrical power escaping into the “child proof.” And never tell a body of a person) and shut off. child that his medicine tastes Make sure all electrical devices like candy. Most poisonings take place are Underwriter Laboratory (UL) in the home, but they can occur approved. 3. Never leave hotplates, away from home at relatives, space heaters, toaster ovens or baby sitters or friends. Be sure coffee pots unattended, when to perform a walk-through at in use, and unplug when not. any location your child or pet When you’re outside, never happens to visit. In case of sustouch, go near or let anyone pected poisoning call your local else go near fallen power lines, Poison Control Center at 1-800even if you think they are safe. 222-1222, and keep emergency Power lines can sometimes rest numbers in every room, in your on the ground for days and still wallet or purse, and programmed be active. Call 1-800-490-00754 to your phone. 7. Install carbon monoxide or your local police to report detectors in addition to smoke downed lines. 4. Get rid of old cribs. These detectors. Carbon monoxide is a antiquated beds usually have slats poisonous gas, and is particularly wider than 2 and 3/8 inches wide with raised corner posts, which (diet & exercise continued on page 31)

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dangerous, because it is odorless and colorless. Make sure to use proper ventilation around fireplaces and wood stoves. Also, have your home checked for radon, a colorless, odorless, radioactive poisonous gas. Exposure to radon gas is responsible for 20,000 cases of lung cancer in the U.S. every year. Take a tour through your home with your children and point out possible hazards; teaching them to be safe. Diet or exercise question? Email me at dwcrocker77@ gmail.com or visit fitness4yourlife.org. David Crocker of Landrum has been a nutritionist and master personal trainer for 27 years. He served as strength director of the Spartanburg

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(clariscompanion.com, 866284-4939), which combines a computer, digital picture frame, mobile phone and passive monitoring device into one package. It has a 10-inch touch-screen with huge text and buttons, amplified sound and comes in a thick bamboo frame that’s easy to hold on to, plus a stand that props it up. It also provides simplified access to email, text messaging, the Internet, video chat and photos. Along with exercise videos, medication and other reminders, and gives family members the ability to easily monitor you if you need an

“Also, don’t rely on “child resistant” packaging. Child resistant doesn’t mean “child Proof”; and never tell a child that his medicine tastes like candy.” -- David Crocker

2002 BMW 3 series 325Ci convertible There are plenty of days in the area that you can put the top down and have some fun in the sun. 2002 BMW 325iC Convertible. Orient Blue Metallic with Tan leather and a nice blue full power top. 2.5L 6 cylinder with the steptronic automatic and overdrive. 30 MPG highway. Premium package full power and the business CD package. Just serviced including NEW Kumho radials on sport alloys. 92k on the miles. Priced to please at $10,495. Call or come by for more details or to schedule a test drive.

Y.M.C.A., head strength coach for the USC-Spartanburg baseball team, S.C. state champion girl’s gymnastic team, and the Converse college equestrian team. He served as a water safety consultant to the United States Marine Corps., lead trainer to L.H. Fields modeling agency, and taught four semesters at USC-Union. David was also a regular guest of the Pam Stone radio show. extra hand. It even let’s you or our loved ones personalize the tablet to handle your specific needs and abilities. The Claris Companion offers a variety of pricing packages. Another option to consider is the In-Touch Senior Tablet (seniortouchpad.com), which is also a 10-inch tablet that provides simple one-touch, bigbutton access to the Web, email, text messaging, your calendar, video chat, medication reminders and more. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, Okla. 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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Saluda could stand to take notes on wabi sabi Year after year after year I have come to love slowly how old houses hold themselves— before November’s drizzled rain or the refreshing light of June— as if they have all come to agree that, in time, the days are no longer a matter of suffering or rejoicing. I have come to love how they take on the color of rain or sun as they go on keeping their vigil without need of a sign, awaiting nothing more than the birds that sing from the eaves, the seizing cold that sounds the rafters. - Robert Cording “Old Houses”

I love old houses. Old cars. as a town, as a community, must Things that have a past, a his- protect what we have and chertory, flaws, character that knits ish it. In Japan, a broken pottery a story together over the years, a vessel is patched with gold, maksense of memory. Here in Saluda ing the flaw something of great our historic buildings, many old beauty: wabi sabi it is called. When you lose pieces of a homes along shaded streets and the railroad tracks all are part puzzle, threads of a tapestry, you start to lose of the town’s your character, history. Over Saluda your place. the decades, News & When one old structures have Notations building goes, been lost to another can fire, disrepair by Bonnie Bardos follow and and sometimes another and just someone wanting something new and another. I realize in real life, things are constantly changing, “improved.” Folks, I’ve said this repeat- nothing remains the same. That edly, perhaps ad nauseum: but yes, it’s often cheaper to put up new, discard old. Old cars go once it’s gone, it’s gone. Word came to my unbelieving to junkyards. Houses get burnt, ears that an old building, a part of torn down or abandoned. It hapSaluda’s past, on one of our seven pens. Yet, in our heart, we long hills, might be destroyed and re- for a sense of place, that feel of placed with a modular home. Can something that is treasured, that they do that? All I can say is we, feel of being home. And, Saluda

has that still: a small town with a big heart. We just need to think before doing something irrevocable. Maybe learn a little wabi sabi of our own. Community: Saluda Tailgate Market continues at West Main Street public parking lot on Fridays, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Many Saluda businesses are open later on Friday. Top of the Grade Concerts – Sept. 13 and Sept. 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m., McCreery Park. Bring your own chair; food available. Charlie Ward’s Pig-Out Memorial Barbecue is Sept. 14, 5–7 p.m. at McCreery Park. Saluda Welcome Table is every Tuesday; dinner served from 5:30-7 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Saluda United Methodist Church. All welcome; donations accepted. Saluda Community Land (SALUda news continued on page 33)

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Trust meets 3 p.m., Sept. 18 at the pavilion at McCreery Park. Enjoy Walks in the Woods on Sept. 22: gather at Saluda Library at 2 p.m. to carpool. SCLT, with the appreciated support of Polk County Community Foundation, will have goats munching kudzu at the Pearson Falls Road wastewater treatment plant. Keep up with all that SCLT does by visiting saludaclt.org or calling 828-749-1560. Blue Ridge Contra Dance will be on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. at the Party Place & Event Center. There’ll be a community potluck and bingo at Saluda Center, Sept. 30, 6 p.m. Bring your favorite dish to share. Opera lovers, mark your calendars. On Oct. 10 the University of South Carolina’s Music Department and Historic Thompson’s Store will bring a magical evening opera/dinner to the Back

Alley Deck and Boarding House Venue. Contact Judy Ward at Thompson’s Store 828-7492321 for more information and reservations. Saluda sympathy goes out to families of Dorothy Pearce, Lucille Stephenson, Horace Pace, Joe Brown and Foster Archer. Happy September Birthday to Dale McEntire, Joni Rauschenbach, Sonya Monts, Linda Kaye Hayes, Carol Kenfield, Debbie Fisher, Leslie Jespersen, Linda Mintz, Sheila Billeter, Cary Pace, Ross Arrington, Hop Foster, Chuck Hearon, Alexia Timberlake and Clark Thompson. Thank you, dear readers for reading this column. It’s my goal to make you feel as if you were enjoying a Saluda Time visit on the porch swing with a glass of cool tea. Please feel free to contact me at bbardos@gmail.com; or 828749-1153. You may also visit my website at bonniebardos.com for more writing and art, or find me on facebook.

Meet Jim Holleman, General Surgeon, and… Like all good men, Jim Holleman is more than just his job. On a daily basis, he is removing gallbladders, repairing hernias, and saving lives through emergency surgery at St. Luke’s Hospital. That’s his day job, and sometimes his night job too! But when he’s not in the OR, you might find him on the yoga mat in lotus position… picking his guitar with a little rock ‘n’ roll… or just… contemplating. He understands there is more to health and wellness than curing disease. With respect for each patient, he often combines his skill in traditional medicine with his training in integrative medicine. A good doctor has an appreciation for the complexity and fullness of life on many levels, and Dr. Holleman is a man of many talents and insights into the needs of his patients. If you ever need surgery, check out Dr. Holleman. You’ll get a great surgeon and a really great guy.

St. Luke’s Surgical Associates (828) 894-3300 44 Hospital Drive, Suite 1A, Columbus,NC

Fun and Learning night, Sept. 18 Join The Congregational Church as Jim Jackson amateur historian, author and Congregational Church member takes attendees back through history to look at William Tecumseh Sherman. Where you were born may affect your view of this prominent historical figure. Jackson will explore Sherman’s campaign and shed some light on little known facts about the life of this civil war hero or villain. The Hands of Change (HOC) Youth Service group at the Congregational Church sponsors the Fun & Learning Night. Come at 5:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall for a homemade veggie soup supper complete with cornbread

Jim Jackson

and desserts for a donation to HOC. The program, which is free and open to everyone, begins at 6 p.m. – article submitted by Lance Smith

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With so many things going on, quite optimistic. Everyone wants Lil Bear, the Lulu was a great distraction, but before I get to my sweet girl, let magnificent little Golden born sans penis and tail. He needs me review: As always I’m on this emo- about four more months of growtional roller coaster – successes, ing before we get his problem failures and cases still pending. fixed. He’s doing just fine and I’m heartsick that I can’t find certainly doesn’t have any lack out what’s going on with the of attention. Holly, the 5-month-old sweet young Boxer that was full Shepherd, of mange with was brought bleeding paws. Humane Society to Upstate last The follow-up Special Cases We d n e s d a y . examination on Holly was born him was missed Leonard Rizzo with a misand now all I can do is hope I’ll be contacted and shapen paw that sort of dangles sideways. pray for the best. It was deemed the best thing Sasha (hit by a van) went back to Upstate to see Dr. Allen for her is to wait until at least and hopefully she can come out March to get optimal results of being caged. It looks like we on the work that must be done. may have to redo her ball joint. Meanwhile, she’s residing with Prayers for the sweet girl, but Cathy and Joe Picone and their team of Shepherds. we’ll get there. Calls are being made and one Jollie (pup struck by the golf cart) will be in a wonderful res- way or another, what’s best for cue in two weeks. Boy is some- Holly will get done. Between all of this, other calls one going to have fun. Precious Sophie may have a and other animals are being seen great home soon. Sophie is an 8 and taken care of too. One in parand ½-year-old Chihuahua that ticular, Snickers, will be featured was attacked by the neighbor’s next week. dog. I’ll be meeting with the (special cases continued on page 35) prospective owners soon and am

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When I received the call that Lulu (once Coffee) wanted to see me, I was delighted. Lulu would be a perfect distraction from a hectic week. Beautiful Lulu is a success story personified; a wonderful dog in a loving family and all who meet her are instantly smitten. Last Thursday after I brought Holly back from U.V.S., I went out to the Parker-Binns Vineyards to see Lulu who is now their official greeter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Howâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my sweet girl?â&#x20AC;? I said upon entering. Luluâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s whole body shook with excitement and recognition as she came

Letter to the Editor

Labor Day celebration

To the editor: Moving here in 2008 from a large congested area, I have really grown to love small town life. Every year since we arrived

toward me bearing her teeth in a smile of joy. Only other dog owners whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve witnessed this phenomenon will understand from whence I speak. I joyfully wrapped my arms around her and allowed her to thoroughly wash my face. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have something for you Uncle Lennie, so that you can help some of your other kids,â&#x20AC;? she seemed to say. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know sweetheart, Momma Karen told me,â&#x20AC;? I responded. A portion of the sales from a nice red semi-sweet wine called Loco-Lulu goes towards Lennieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kids. From the size of the check I received, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doing well. I was promised a check each month and was told a Loco-Lulu

white is soon to come. As Karen handed me the check she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank you so much for Lulu Lennie, we love her dearly and could not think of life without her.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank you Karen, just seeing how happy she is makes me know sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the perfect home.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The wine is named after me,â&#x20AC;? Lulu chimed in. I patted her and laughed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of course sweetheart, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably why itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so good.â&#x20AC;? The lows on my emotional roller coaster are sometimes sad and disheartening, but, ah, the highs, looking into the eyes of my magnificent kids and absorbing the love they show to me, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a blessing from God. Thanks for listening.

in Columbus, my family has looked forward to the Christmas parade and the 4th of July celebration put on by the town staff and other community members. Even though this year, the 4th of July was a wash out, the town committee and town clerk Devon LaFromboise was determined to have a celebration on

Labor Day. I am writing this letter to make note of everyone who was involved in making the day a success, the fireworks spectacular and for working so hard to keep that small town spirit alive. - Karla Kachadoorian, Columbus

Lee C. Mulligan, Esq. HOW CAN A GIFT BE A PROBLEM? Q. Can a gift cause unanticipated problems for the recipient? A. Sometimes we are asked to draft wills or trusts to â&#x20AC;&#x153;leave my estate to my sister Joanâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;$10,000 to my niece, Mary.â&#x20AC;? This may not be the wisest thing to do particularly if the recipient is elderly or otherwise receiving governmental assistance. Your gift might disqualify them for ing home for payment for their care. When making a bequest to a person who is or soon will be over 65, it is better to condition the gift on the recipient not residing in a nursing home. We also leave large gifts to the elderly in a special Medicaid trust that will terminate if the elderly or â&#x20AC;&#x153;special needsâ&#x20AC;? recipient permanently resides in a nursing home. Conditioning gifts in this way insures the For answers on this or other estate planning issues call (828) 696-1811.

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Classes at Tryon Fine Arts Center start Sept. 20 and 21 Tryon Fine Arts Center classes for children and youth will resume Friday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 21 offering Kindermusik for two age groups and oil painting for students in middle and high school. The Kindermusik classes offered for six weeks this fall are: • Do-Si-Do – ages newborn – 2: Fridays, Sept. 20-Oct. 25, 9:30-10:15 a.m. • How Do You Feel - 2-7 year olds: Saturdays, Sept. 21-Oct. 26, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Both Kindermusik classes are research-based curricula designed to lay foundation for future learning, as well as strengthen the parent/child bonds and provide parenting support through musical activities. Home materials such as a CD with songs from class, an instrument and activities to continue the learning at home are included in the cost of the

program. Bryant Belin, licensed Kindermusik educator, will lead both classes. Artist Margaret Curtis will instruct a nine-week oil painting class for middle and high school students, which will meet on Saturdays, noon-3 p.m. from Sept. 21 – Nov. 16. In discussing her teaching techniques, Curtis says, “I always strive as a teacher to teach basic concepts of painting while respecting the individuality of each artist, including their unique ‘hand’.” This foundational class is based on a college level curriculum developed by Curtis. Tuition includes all materials used in class. For information or to register, call TFAC Education Director Marianne Carruth at 828-8598322 or visit www.tryonarts. org . – article submitted by Marianne Carruth

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Artist Margaret Curtis will teach a class for middle and high school students in oil painting and Kindermusik instructor Bryant Belin will lead a class for newborn-2 year olds on Friday and 2-7 year olds on Saturday. For information, call 828-859-8322 or visit www.tryonarts. org. (photos submitted)

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Passing on The Eagles when age catches up with you Terribly excited, a friend called to relay the news that The Eagles were scheduled, this November, to play in Charlotte, and would I be going? “Are you kidding?” I replied, “I’m still recovering from the U2 concert.” Four years ago. Ah, youth. Was it so many years ago (why, yes it was, Pam) that I ditched Algebra (I was failing, anyway) to go stand in line to buy tickets to see The Eagles - my first concert, ever - with a couple of other high school friends? Their legendary album, “Hotel California,” had just been released and well I remember being the sole member of our screaming group who found Joe Walsh attractive (probably because we looked somewhat alike) as we all held our Bic lighters aloft, stomping our feet on the concrete floor of The Omni, demanding an encore.

And you’d better believe that, see the great Irish band, U2, and even now, I would give anything make that excursion, we truly felt like Ma and Pa Kettle going to see The Eagles once again. If they drove over to my place. to the Big City. We had tickets And played a couple of sets in right on the floor, smack in front of the stage, and for once, I was front of the barn. Because it’s the time and delighted to be as tall as Bull, the energy required to go to a from ‘Night Court,’ as I could easily see my hero, concert that prewailing vents me, these “I’m Just Bono, “With or Withdays. Traveling Saying…” out You’ into to Charlotte is the mic, over a three hour by Pam Stone the sea of heads round trip and surrounding us. then, annoyAnd that was ingly, one can only imbibe in a single, lousy, $6 the problem. It wasn’t the Bono I had worbeer with that much driving (not just because of the DUI factor, but shiped throughout the 1980s. It wasn’t the Bono with the because one would also have to stop every 20 minutes to pee) and luxuriant hair pulled dramatically I’d be bound to get home very late back from his angular, handsome, indeed with a barnful of manure face, into a sweeping pony tail, guitar slung over one broad facing me a few hours later. When Paul and I, having not shoulder, lithe and muscular body been to a concert since Rod Stew- rippling beneath his torn T-shirt. art, in the late 1990s, decided to This was the Bono who cheerily

“When Paul and I, having not been to a concert since Rod Stewart, in the late 1990s, decided to see the great Irish band, U2, and make that excursion, we truly felt like Ma and Pa Kettle going to the Big City.” -- Pam Stone

announced he’d just had dinner with the former NC senator, Jesse Helms. And clearly he’d eaten something scattered and smothered for, as he began to sing the lyric, “She moves in mysterious ways,” he gave a suggestive shimmy, which jiggled the Guinness belly threatening to spill over (i’m just saying continued on page 38)

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the top button of his black jeans. “That wasn’t pretty,” Paul remarked. Lost for words, I simply gaped. Even worse, while there was a slew of young people threaded within the crowd, the majority were distinctly middle aged: slightly tubby with receding hairlines and bifocals. In short, my age. Oh, the horror of it all... When the concert was finished and everyone’s cell phones, their light having replaced Bics years ago, stowed away, Paul and I fought our way through the crowd, and headed to our car to begin our trek home. “Good Lord, I feel completely jet lagged,” I croaked the next morning, coming in from the barn. “Why am I so tired? All we did was go to a concert.” “And leave sober,” Paul added, pouring his second coffee.

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“Even worse, while there was a slew of young people threaded within the crowd, the majority were distinctly middle aged: slightly tubby with receding hairlines and bifocals. -- Pam Stone

“I guess I’m used to dozing off on the sofa by 9,” I mused, “and my schedule has been completely thrown. I feel like going straight back to bed.” So, I’d like to apologize, in advance, publicly, to The Eagles: I’m afraid I’m going to have to give you a pass this November. And if you don’t sell out your concert, for heaven’s sake, don’t take it personally. It’s not that your fans no longer love you or think you unworthy of a pricey ticket. We’re just too damned old.

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SCLT’s phone is 828-7491560, website: saludaclt. org. Saluda Tree City USA meeting Sunday, Sept. 15 at 3 p.m. in the meeting room upstairs from the Saluda Public Library. 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.

Matchbook collector Lew Phillips will display his Matchbook cover artwork at Tryon Fine Arts Center’s Gallery I from Saturday, Sept. 14 – Saturday, Sept. 28. Visitors will enjoy this unique display of a once ubiquitous form of advertising in America. The display will open during Tryon’s Gallery Trot on Saturday, Sept. 14. (photos submitted by Marianne Carruth)

Collector turns his hobby into unique art Tryon Fine Arts Center’s Gallery I will host a display of Matchbook Cover Collage Art opening Saturday, Sept. 14 and running through Saturday, Sept. 28. Columbus resident and Philluminist (matchbook collector) Lew Phillips produced these one of a kind pieces. Phillips has always been a collector, of everything from comic books through coins. When his coin collection was stolen from his home years ago, he decided to collect matchbooks. “I wanted to collect something that nobody in his right mind would want to steal,” he said. When he began collecting, matchbooks were widely used for advertisement and readily available. They were usually given away or sold for a penny at most. Phillips always tried to pick

up two of a kind, to collect and to trade. In time, his collection grew into the thousands and so did the “traders.” However, he said he could never find anyone to trade with, so as a way to use up his traders, he began an additional hobby called Matchbook Cover Collage Art in which bits of matchbooks are organized thematically, glued to a surface, and then given several layers of protective finish. Phillips makes them for his own enjoyment, and rarely has an exhibition of his work. They have been on display at Tryon Estates and will be available for viewing during gallery hours at Tryon Fine Arts Center, with an opening reception during the Sept. 14 Gallery Trot. Visitors to the show will want to allow plenty of time to examine each piece.

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Gallery I hours are TuesdayFriday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The opening reception during the Tryon Gallery Trot will be from 5-8 p.m. on Sept. 14. For more information, call 828859-8322. There is no charge for admission. – article submitted by Marianne Carruth

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X marks the spot Upstairs Artspace hosts 100x100, a unique fundraiser

“Several artists have shown

their support by creating multiple canvases. With so much artwork on hand, the variety is endless. There truly is something for everyone.” to observe the normally solitary work of the artist in a very public setting, and the opportunity to bid on the work he finishes onsite that day. The 100x100 fundraiser opens Saturday, Sept. 14 at 5 p.m. for previewing. Sales begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. and run until 9 p.m. All work will remain on view for the duration of the show and remain available for purchase through the closing reception Saturday, Sept. 28, running from 6-9 p.m., when participating artists will be on hand to meet purchasers and sign their work. For more information, call 828-859-2828 or visit the website at www.upstairsartspace. org. – article submitted by Tom Madison

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have taken the opportunity to expand their repertoire, creating work in a style or media other than that for which they are known. In other cases, the work will be immediately recognizable. Several artists have shown their support by creating multiple canvases. With so much artwork on hand, the variety is endless. There truly is something for everyone. For those who enjoy a silent auction, three larger works will be available for bidding. Two are collaborative efforts by local artists working with non-artists to create unique work blending diverse ideas and sensibilities into one piece. Painter, sculptor and writer Bonnie Bardos has worked with Gary Corn and James Blanton; and Tryon artist and curator Margaret Curtis has created a piece with Jack Tinkler. These works will be available for silent bid until the closing reception on Saturday, Sept. 28. Also on Sept. 28, in an interesting display of non-interactive theater, artist Keith Spencer will transform a corner of the gallery into his personal studio where he will paint at various times, off and on, during the day. Although not technically a “demonstration,” viewers will get a chance

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No doubt you’ve seen those mysterious green “X” stickers all around town – on cars, doors and shop windows – and wondered what they mean. This Saturday, Sept. 14, their significance will be revealed when the Upstairs Artspace hosts 100x100, a unique fundraising event where 100 original works of art by numerous regional artists, each measuring 10 inches by 10 inches, will be available for purchase for only $100 each. That green “X” symbolizes something new and unique for the Tryon art community. “We didn’t want to go with just another silent auction,” says event chairperson Kimberly Ward. “Although the open auctions have been very successful in the past, this year we want to level the playing field by establishing one set price for all the work. That’s a great way to make original art available to a younger crowd and the first-time collector, as well as to the established art patron.” In keeping with the idea of a unified non-negotiable price, all work will be sold on a firstcome, first-served basis. Another unique aspect of this sale is that the identity of the artist who completed each work will remain anonymous, to be revealed only when the exhibit closes on Sept. 28. “We want visitors to the gallery to fall in love with the art, not the artist,” said Ward, “and buy the work on its own merits – because they really like a particular piece – rather than because it was done by someone whose work they know.” Because of the anonymous nature of the event, some artists