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Vol. 86 / No. 164

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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

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State champion farm on Sept. 21 farm tour S u n r i s e Fa r m wa s awarded premier breeder and premier exhibitor at the NC Mountain State Fair the weekend of Sept. 6-8. The farm showed the grand champion alpine in both junior and senior shows, as well as best udder. Anyone attending the Polk County Farm Tour Saturday, Sept. 21 will have the opportunity to stop by Sunrise Farm, which focuses on dair y goats and American Guinea Hogs. To find out more about the farm tour, visit polkcountyfarms. o r g . ( p h o t o w w w. sunrisefarmnc.com)

Amateur historian Jim Jackson takes attendees back through history to look at William Tecumseh Sherman during a Fun & Learning event tonight at the Congregational Church of Tryon. The evening starts at 5:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall with a veggie soup supper complete with cornbread and desserts for a donation. The free program begins at 6 p.m.

Residents say too many police checkpoints by Leah Justice

A recent joint police operation brought a couple to the Polk County Board of Commissioner meeting saying the checkpoints are violating their rights. Debbie and Art Arceneaux both spoke at the commissioners’ Sept. 9 meeting saying involving Homeland Security in a recent operation allowed the Polk County Sheriff’s Office to

“bend the rules a little.” Debbie Arceneaux said the Aug. 29 joint operation was the second time the agencies came together in that capacity and she is opposed to it. She said Homeland Security has purchased more than 9 billion rounds of ammunition and she doesn’t understand why they have to be (checkpoints continued on page 4)

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Today

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Wednesdays, Fire Department in Green Creek, 7 a.m. - noon. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Wednesday activities include Tai Chi, 9 a.m.; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; Wacky Wednesday and senior fitness, 10 a.m.; bingo and bridge, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. Saluda Center, Wednesday activities, Trash Train, 10 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga 12:30 p.m. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www.saluda.com. Tryon Kiwanis Club, meets Wednesdays, noon, Congregational Church, 210 Melrose Ave., Tryon. “What is so important about Pearson’s Falls?” will be presented at the Tryon Garden Club’s first meeting of the 2013-2014 season on Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. at the Tryon Depot Room at 22 Depot St. in Tryon. Foothill’s Parkinson’s Support Group meets the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Landrum Library. All are welcome and it is free. Call 864-457-4419, for additional information. Saluda Community Land Trust meets at 3 p.m., Sept. 18 at the pavilion at McCreery Park. Keep up with all that SCLT does by visiting saludaclt. org or calling 828-749-1560. Female Domestic Abuse Intervention, Wednesdays 6-7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Alcoholics Anonymous Tryon 12 and 12, Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Tryon Coffee-

house, 90 Trade Street.

Thursday

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m. - noon, corner of Hampton Court and Hwy 108. Lanier Library Book Sale, Thursday, Sept. 19 (for members only) 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 21, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saluda Center, Thursday activities: knitting group, 9:30 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga, 5:30 p.m. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www. saluda.com. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Thursday activities include medication assistance, 9-noon; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; devotions, 10 a.m.; bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m.; grocery shopping, 1 p.m.; yoga, 6 p.m. 828-894-0001. House of Flags Museum, open Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Columbus. Landrum Library, Lap Babies, 10 a.m., 20- 25 minute session for young children and care givers includes music, nursery rhymes, action poems and short books. Storytime at 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers includes books, music and fingerplays. Call 828457-2218. Polk County Historical Association, open Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. AA Open Discussion Meeting, Happy, Joyous and Free, noon on Thursdays, Columbus United Methodist Church, 76 N. Peak Street, across from Stearns gym. Rotary Club of Tryon, meets

LOCAL WEATHER Today: Mostly cloudy, with 20 percent chance of rain. High 76, low 56. Monday’s weather was: High 84, low 63, no rain.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy, with 10 percent chance of rain. High 82, low 58. Tonight’s Moon Phase:

every Thursday at noon at Tryon Presbyterian Church on Harmon Field Rd. Storytime: Colors & Shapes will be held on Sept. 19, 12:30 p.m. at the Saluda Community Library, Saluda. Learn your colors and shapes and make owl snacks using squares, circles and triangles. Tryon Tailgate Market, every Thursday, 4-6:30 p.m., until November. All items are grown or made in Polk County. Prisoner of War/Missing In Action Day program The Polk County Memorial VFW Post #9116 & Ladies Auxiliary (Columbus Post) will hold a Prisoner of War/Missing In Action Day program on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Bethlehem Methodist Church in Mill Spring. Free meal at 6 p.m., program at 7 p.m. The public is invited. Info: 828-859-5286. Landrum High School varsity volleyball will play Crescent on Sept. 19, 7 p.m. at home. Al-Anon: Foothills Come to Believe, Thursdays, 7 p.m., Polk Wellness Center, 155 W. Mills St., Suite 202, Columbus. Mill Spring VFW Post 10349, Bingo at the Mill Spring VFW Post 10349 is open to the public on Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. (year round). 828-894-5098. NAMI Support Group, Thursdays, 7 - 8 p.m. in the blue room of Tryon Presbyterian Church, located on Harmon Field Road in Tryon. The group, sponsored by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), is for anyone feeling anxious or depressed and those (calendar continued on page 31)

OBITUARIES Charley Cairns, p. 11 Etta R. Thurber, p. 14

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Brandon Pugh, director of public affairs, South Carolina Credit Union League; John McGrail, president, Carolinas Credit Union Foundation; Terri Hendrix, SC Telco Federal Credit Union; Steve Fowler, president, South Carolina Credit Union League; Shannon McCrimmon, guidance counselor and career development facilitator; Brian Sherman, principal; Dr. Ron Garner, District One Schools superintendent.

Landrum High’s McCrimmon honored for financial literacy work The South Carolina Credit Union League has named Shannon McCrimmon of Landrum High School as its 2013 Financial Literacy Educator of the Year for her work in instilling in young people the financial concepts they will need as adults. The association of not-forprofit financial institutions joined a teacher meeting recently in which it presented to McCrimmon the award and a $1,000 honorarium from the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation.

“I was pleasantly surprised to receive this award. It means a lot to me, and I appreciate the recognition from SC Telco Credit Union and The Credit Unions of South Carolina,” said McCrimmon. McCrimmon is an author of teen novels, whose creativity lends to measured risks in the name of lasting impact, and she did so in working with SC Telco FCU, administration and faculty to bring about two reality fairs for two different senior classes

at Landrum High School. In the second, she further enlisted volunteer parents and teachers and invited teachers from other schools to witness the fair and its impact. Between these two fairs, McCrimmon reached more than 250 students and in November 2013 will reach another group of more than 250 when the entire junior and senior classes participate. The SCCUL Financial Literacy Educator of the Year award, presented annually on behalf of

69 credit unions based in the Palmetto State, has been given since 2002 to teachers from across the state in an effort to raise awareness within the education community of not only the need for financial education but also exemplary work teachers already are doing. SCCUL also presents annually the Financial Literacy Ambassador of the Year to credit union professionals committed to advancing the cause. – article submitted by Paula Brooks

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involved in Polk County with its 20,000 citizens. “In the past year I’ve gone through these checkpoints at least eight times,” Debbie Arceneaux said. “A lot of people are really upset about this. A lot of people are afraid.” She said people are afraid to go out during the night and some are afraid to go out during the day. Art Arceneaux said his concern is non-local entities policing area communities. “They abide by different law,” Art Arceneaux said. “They came to expand the capabilities of local officers. It clears them to not have to abide by rules.” Art Arceneaux said combining these task forces “kind of bends the rules a little bit,” and he can read the laws and statutes and it gets confusing. “An officer on site has an interpretation of what rights he has and what rights you have,” Art Arceneaux said. The policies for conducting a roadblock go right out the window, Art Arceneaux said. They need to have a policy, it has to be written, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be written, he said. He said he understands there are drugs going through this town, but as a law abiding citizen who comes up on flashing blue lights, you believe there’s an accident, then all of a sudden police are waving their flashlights with blue lights in your face and there’s no sign that says this is a

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license/safety check. “I think it would be nice if they specify their policy,” Art Arceneaux said, “publicize their policies. It’s almost a dangerous situation.” The Arceneauxs specifically spoke of a joint operation held on Aug. 29 by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the Homeland Security, Alcohol Law Enforcement, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, N.C. Highway Patrol, Tryon and Columbus Police Departments. The operation resulted in 31 charges, including 11 persons arrested and several citations issued. Polk County Sheriff Donald Hill said Homeland Security organized the event and assisted with funding. Hill was not present during the Arceneauxs’ comments on Sept. 9 and said he will address the concerns at a later date. The Bulletin also received a letter to the editor regarding roadblocks from Christine Hatfield, of Mill Spring, who said many citizens are upset with the increasing number of roadblocks in Polk County. She also said license and registration roadblock are illegal and reviews state statutes regarding roadblocks. (see letter page 10) “At night, they are downright dangerous,” Hatfield said. “Recently, Homeland Security had collaborated with the Polk County Sheriff’s Department and the Town of Columbus Police on a roadblock. Will this collaboration result in free goodies, such as riot control gear from the feds?”

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Voter registration drives in September

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Polk County residents can register to vote in this election during three drives occurring this month. Polk County High School students can register on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the school for students who are eligible. Drives for the general public will be held on Sept. 23 and Sept. 30 at the Polk County Library from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Residents can also register to vote until Oct. 11 this year at the Polk County Board of Elections Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. One stop, or early voting for this year’s Nov. 5 municipal election begins on Oct. 17 and ends on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. All early voting will be done at the Polk County Board of Elections, located on the second floor of the Womack building in Columbus. Residents may also register to vote if they register while early voting. In order to vote on Election Day, Nov. 5, residents must register by Oct. 11 at 5 p.m. The registration drives are being done this month in response to Gov. Pat McCrory proclaiming September as citizen awareness month. The governor’s proclamation says that North Carolina has potentially more than 1 million unregistered eligible voters who have lower voter registration and voter participation, and the 100 county board of elections are embarking on an effort to reach

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The governor’s proclamation says that North Carolina has potentially more than 1 million unregistered eligible voters who have lower voter registration and voter participation, and the 100 county board of elections are embarking on an effort to reach those unregistered citizens. those unregistered citizens. “During the month of September 2013, the state board of elections and the 100 county boards of elections will conduct the 14th statewide voter registration drive during Citizens Awareness Month, pursuant to General Statute 163-82.25; and whereas, by exercising the right to register to vote, citizens of this state can have an impact on the direction of policies affecting North Carolina,” states the proclamation. In order to register to vote for the upcoming election, residents must be 18 years old by Nov. 5 and have a driver’s license or social security card in order for the board of elections to verify eligibility. The registration drive at Polk County High School is strictly for high school students.

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Opinion

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Tryon Daily Bulletin starting weekend edition Saturday, Oct. 5 This community with all of its interesting personalities, busy community organizations, innovative businesses and excelling schools keeps the Tryon Daily Bulletin staff busy around the clock. Looking for a way to better serve the community with more news, features, community events and photos, the Bulletin is excited to announce our plans to launch a new weekend edition. When subscribers make a trek out to their mailboxes Saturday, Oct. 5 they’ll find a weekend edition that will offer a longer format feature on the front, an expanded community calendar, extra photos from events that week and more. We’ve got big plans for this new edition and hope you’ll be excited to receive another edition of the Bulletin. What we want to know, though, is what you’d like to see? What content does the Bulletin not have now that you would like to read? Would you like to see more features, poetry, Sudoku and crossword puzzles or more sports coverage, news stories and crime reports? Are there things we don’t cover now that you’d like to read about as you sip coffee on the weekends? Do you want to see more articles about outdoor activities or hobbies of your neighbors? Do you feel you need more information on gardening, cooking or tips on golf? There is so much we could still cover but we want to make sure the content is something you want to read. So, send your ideas to samantha.hurst@tryondailybulletin.com.

Disagreeing doesn’t mean ignorance To the editor: In reference to the Tryon Daily Bulletin’s Sept. 11 issue on page 14 – Letter that’s a technique, to the because someone Editor disagrees with you he’s ignorant.

Referring to IDing yourself at a voting booth, he uses words like disenfranchised and punishing – what planet is he from? He sees legitimate reasons for not wanting to id yourself at the voting booth, but did you notice, he doesn’t mention one. Like I said, let’s be honest. – Don Ellenberger, Tryon

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“Patriot Day” To the editor: 9-11 was Patriot Day. And, though a somber feeling fills the air on this National Day of Remembrance, we cannot mourn the deaths of the Americans who perished at the hands of terrorists, without celebrating their lives. A patriot is described as a person who loves, supports and defends his or her country and its interest with devotion. On Sept. 11, 2001, each and every freedom loving American rediscovered Letter their devotion to country to the as the world watched in Editor disbelief as the chaos unfolded from the skyline of New York and Somerset County, Pennsylvania … to the symbol of our nation’s military strength… the Pentagon. There is no doubt that the memory of the 2,998 Americans that perished as a result of the attacks on that fateful day will remain etched in our minds. From the horrific events of that day, we stood significantly as a people and as a nation, refusing to succumb to fear or despair, it truly became one of America’s “Finest Hours.” Just as the images and stories of sorrow and fear have left their indelible mark in our lives, the heroic acts of that day remain just as enduring. As rescue personnel and citizens alike banded together – in some cases sacrificing their own lives to help strangers, it became clear that this tragic event would only strengthen our love for America and our respect for the principals upon which this great country was founded. In the wake of the savage attacks, our flag, our nation, stood tall. Backed by a new generation of service members who stood ready to answer the call of duty, America’s sense of spirit and patriotism was reborn. For 12 years now, the men and

women who so gallantly put their lives on hold to answer that call have helped to better secure us from such vicious and cowardly attacks… They’ve liberated a country from the clenches of tyranny… They’ve interrupted a stronghold for breeding future extremist… Empowered governments and trained militaries so that they may sufficiently govern and defend themselves against evil and intolerant bigots. We have and will continue to face challenges from those who disagree with our way of life, not just here at home, but all over the world. But, we vowed that from September 11, 2001 forward, we would act to ensure that forces of ignorance and evil never prevail, that we will unite against anyone who chooses to threaten our freedom and we will stand unified and defiantly proud in the face of our enemies. Dwight D. Eisenhower said, “History does not long entrust the care of Freedom to the weak or the timid,” – in retrospect, we can now take solace in knowing that the lives lost September 11, 2001 ultimately served to strengthen our resolve, sense of purpose and vision for the future. It is our duty to continue to hold true to the heroic efforts and sacrifices that took place on that tragic day, and to work diligently for the advancement of freedom worldwide. Fellow Patriots… let us vow to recommit ourselves to our families, our communities and to our country. For generations, America has served as a beacon of peace and light to the world. We need to continue to be that source… That is the best way to honor the memory and the deeds of Sept. 11. God bless you, God bless America and God bless our troops. – H. Scott Camp, Commander, Polk County Memorial VFW Post #9116 - Columbus

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Letter to the Editor

“Patriot Day” To the editor: Twelve years ago at 8:45 a.m., the first plane crashed into one of the World Trade Center Towers. At 9:03 a.m., the second plane crashed into the other tower. At 9:43 a.m., an aircraft crashed into the Pentagon. At 10:05 a.m., the South Tower collapsed. At 10:10 a.m., a plane crashed in Sumerset County, Pennsylvania. At 10:28 a.m., the North Tower collapsed. The events that occurred in 2001 on Sept. 11 shocked and staggered our nation, but only for a moment. An enemy unfamiliar with the strength and resilience of the American people mistakenly thought they could frighten and cripple us as a nation. Their assumptions and misunderstandings of who we are and

what we stand for, immediately became apparent to them and to the rest of the world. Out of the chaos of that day, came order and a clear sense of what we needed to do. Out of the confusion of that day came a new solidarity: a strength of purpose and a clear and united resolve – not in the name of vengeance alone, but more importantly, in the name of justice. We looked closer at ourselves on Sept. 11, and in the days that followed. The smoke and dust of the ruined Twin Towers failed to cast a shadow over the extreme acts of courage and valor displayed by hundreds of police, firefighters, emergency medical personnel and others during the frightful morning of Sept. 11. We now understand that heroes surround us on a daily basis. Everyday heroes, ordinary men and women made extraordinary by their professionalism and their willingness to serve and protect… and who go beyond the boundaries of duty. When American Airlines

Flight #77 tore through the walls of the Pentagon, it was selfless government and civilian workers who put their lives at risk to save fellow employees and comrades. And passengers aboard United Flight #93 showed valor beyond words when, after realizing terrorists had taken control of their aircraft and were targeting the nation’s capital with cruel intent, took action that perhaps saved thousands of lives … at cost of their own. The truth of that day reaffirmed what we already knew; that evil will always be countered by good. That violence is not strength and compassion is not the enemy. Through all of this, what has become evident is the rekindling of the American spirit and new awareness and deeper appreciation of what our nation stands for. As we reflect on those whose lives were cut short as a result of the attack on America, we can take solace in knowing that their memory has served to inspire a

greater enthusiasm for service. The best way for us to honor their memory is to recommit ourselves to our families, our communities and to our country. We can do this through our local community service projects. The Columbus Post #9116 & Ladies Auxiliary are honoring all our Polk Emergency Personnel during September. Remember we have boys and girls, men and women giving their lives overseas as we speak. We have not forgotten 9-11-01. God bless America and our troops. The Polk County Memorial V.F.W. Post & Ladies Auxiliary #9116 asked this to be read in all our Polk County schools. We hope everyone took a moment of silence in memory of this terrible day in our history. Do not forget to thank a fireman, EMS person, police officer or rescue squad for what they do for us. – Joyce B. Preston, president, Polk County Memorial V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary #9116

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Letter to the Editor

Checkpoints illegal

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To the editor: Many citizens of Polk County are upset with the increasing number of roadblocks. I am not alone when I mention that I will not attend many local functions because of roadblocks. It’s a fact that you cannot leave the Steeplechase or barbecue festival unhindered. At night, they are downright dangerous. Recently, Homeland Security collaborated with the Polk County Sheriff’s Department and the Town of Columbus police on a roadblock. Will this collaboration result in free goodies, such as riot control gear, from the feds? Drivers license and registration check points are illegal. The police and district attorney conveniently avoid reading the entire Statute, 20-16.3A. Subsection (c) states “Law enforcement agencies may conduct any type of checking station or roadblock as long as it is established and operated in accordance with the provisions of the United States Constitution and the Constitution of North Carolina.” Article I of the North Carolina Constitution, Section 20 states “SEC. 20 General Warrants - General warrants, whereby any officer or other person may be commanded to search suspected places without evidence of the act committed, or to seize any person or persons not named, whose offense is not particularly described and supported by evidence, are dangerous to liberty and shall not be granted.” The fourth amendment to the U.S. Constitution states “Amendment 4 -Search and Seizure. Rati-

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fied 12/15/1791. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. Drivers license and registration check points violate both Constitutions, thus are unlawful. In March 2011, first-term representative Glen Bradley of Youngsville introduced House Bill 375 in the NC General Assembly, which would clarify that checkpoints are illegal in the state. Law enforcement refers to roadblocks as checkpoints, check points, or safety checkpoints. The US Supreme Court has ruled that checkpoints are seizures without a warrant and without probable cause, and as such are unconstitutional in violation of the fourth amendment of the Bill of Rights, but the court specifies there are exceptions, which allow police to violate the law in the name of public safety. For example, if police received a tip that there are religious extremists with a bomb on the way to blow up a building, there may be good reason to conduct a roadblock. It would still be illegal, but it would be an allowed exception to the Bill of Rights. Apparently, HB 375 fell by the wayside in the NC General Assembly. If it were to become law, those roadblocks, which stop traffic and violate everyone’s rights might become just a bad memory of a state, which was rapidly becoming a police state rather than a free state. – Christine Hatfield, Mill Spring

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Letter to the Editor

Support all commissioners equally

To the editor: A few days ago, interim county manager Marche Pittman submitted a picture and caption to the Tryon Daily Bul-

Obituaries

Charley Cairns Charles W. “Charley” Cairns passed away Friday night, Sept. 13, 2013. He was 93. Born in Chicago in 1920, he served as a sergeant in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II, afterwards attending Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he met and married the love of his life, Louise. He graduated in 1948 with a bachelor of science in chemistry,

letin showing commissioners Owens and Gage at the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners 2013 Annual Conference in Greensboro, N.C. The caption said that these two commissioners “proudly represented Polk County” there, suggesting that they were the only Polk County commissioners in attendance. Commissioner Ray Gasperson also

attended the conference. They were all at least at one of the events together. Commissioner Gasperson also proudly represents Polk County and represented us well, as he has at the conferences in other years. Couldn’t commissioner Gasperson’s name at least have been mentioned in the caption even though he wasn’t invited to be in the picture? Is this

another barrier to communication and collegiality. I think the commissioners and interim county manager should share information openly and work together for all the people of Polk County. I hope Mr. Pittman is supporting all the commissioners and remains neutral, treating them all equal. – Gary Poague, Columbus

and went to work for Dow Chemical Company in Midland, Mich., where he spent his entire career and became an account executive in paper plastics. With Dow, he lived outside of Detroit, Chicago and New York, until 1980 when he moved to the Red Fox community in Tryon to retire and continue his golf and socializing escapades. He was a TAPPI (Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry) Fellows Award Recipient in 1976 and received the Leadership & Service Award from its

Coating & Graphic Arts Division in 1993 for his years of service with the organization. A member of the Canadian Club of New York, he was an avid (and good) golfer from the age of 7 into his 80s. He was also an elder of the Tryon Presbyterian Church. Charley was known for his wit and pleasant, gentleman-like manner. He loved to have fun, and was not afraid to dress up to draw a laugh. He loved people, and everyone loved him. He will be sorely missed by all. Charley is survived by his

wife of 65 years, Alice Louise (Johnston), their children Charles Bruce, James Howard (Janice), John Foxwell (Jim), Judith Ann Boburka (John), and Katherine Louise; sister, Dorothy Meadows; 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and numerous nephews and nieces. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013 in the Tryon Presbyterian Church with Dr. James C. McPherson officiating. An online guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com

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Obituaries

Etta R. Thurber Etta Rudolf “Queenie” Thurber, 101, of Tryon Estates Retirement Community, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013 in St. Luke’s Hospital in Columbus, after a brief illness. Queenie was born on Nov. 16, 1911 in Oak Park, Ill. to EttaMae Chesney Rudolf and Eugene Arthur Rudolf. Queenie served in many capacities in her adult life. She

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was very active in the Jack and Jill Theater in Chicago, Ill. and the Tryon Little Theater. She and her husband, Joseph Thurber, who preceded her in death in 1990, moved to Tryon from Oak Park, Ill. in the 1970s. Queenie was very active in the Tryon community and volunteered at the Congregational Church and the Tryon Little Theater. In 1994, she was inducted in to the Second Wind Hall of Fame. She is survived by a son, Richard Thurber (wife-Lynn) of Gainesville, Ga. and a daughter, Jean Thurber Russell of Lamar, Miss.; grandchildren, Tracie Smith and Riley Marie Smith; a dear nephew, John Vilas (wife Jean) and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service of Queenie’s happy life will be held at a later date in the Tryon Estates auditorium with Dr. Robert K. Barrows Jr. officiating. A reception and time for celebrating her life with food and laughter will be held at Tryon Estates immediately after the service. Interment of remains in the Congregational Church of Christ Memorial Gardens will be held in a private family ceremony. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Congregational Church of Christ, 210 Melrose Avenue, Tryon, NC 28782 or charity of the donor’s choice. An online guest register is available at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com

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Landrum Library Fall Fest

Families and friends set up tailgates and pop up picnics to hear Russ Wilson and The John Henrys perform at Landrum Library’s Fall Fest of music Thursday, Sept. 12. Here, Henry Westmoreland plays a trumpet solo for the crowd. The fun continues this Thursday, Sept. 19. (photo by Anne Regan)

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Exhibits & Events

Tryon Little Theater My Way A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra

Sept. 26-29 & Oct. 3-6 BOX OFFICE OPEN

Adults $20 Youth 18 & Under $15 TLT Workshop Group of 10-20: 15% off 516 S. Trade Street Group of 21+: 20% off Mon-Sat, 10-1 [group: one performance, single payment; Tues & Thurs 4-7 pm not opening night] 828-859-2466 TLTinfo.org

Ferullo Fine Art Studio, 140 Pacolet St., Tryon. 828-859-3177. New watercolors by Pat Cole Ferullo and mixed media collage by Dom Ferullo, along with selected watercolors by the Thursday Expressive Watercolor class. Info: 828-859-3177 or e-mail patdomferul@windstream.net for information on classes, workshops and for gallery hours. Honking Tonkers Gallery, 78 East Main St., Saluda. 828-7491070. Offering mandala classes every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. Live music this weekend. Kathleen’s Gallery, 66 E. Main St., Saluda. 828-749-2640. Gallery hours are Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Info: 828-8598316. Landrum Library Fall Fest, 111 Asbury Dr., Landrum. 864-4572218. The Wilhelm Brothers – Thursday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. Millard & Co. Depot, “Essentially Silk” an exhibit of Barbara McCombs Thomas’ work in silk painting. Now-Sept. 30. New View Realty, 285 N. Trade St., Tryon. 866-498-0088. Showing works of Jim Shackelford and Linda Page Hudgins. Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Skyuka Fine Art, 133 N Trade St., Tryon. 828-817-3783. Info: rich@richnelson.com or call 828-859-0318. Thompson Garden Gallery and Outdoor Living, 83 Palmer St., Tryon. 828-859-3185. Showcasing Ann Blackwood and other local artists and craftsmen. Gallery and showroom hours 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Saturday. Info: 828-859-3185. Tryon Arts & Crafts School, 373 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon. Sept. 21, Tea Bag Art workshop with Bonnie McLain. Sept. 28 and 29, Beginning Lampwork workshop with Kim Adams Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Info: 28-8598322. Sept. 17, The first show of the “Tryon Connections” Fall Film Series “The Rose” at 7 p.m. Sept. 20 - Oct. 25, Fall Kindermusik classes. Sept. 21 - Nov. 5, Teen oil painting class. Sept. 25, 7 p.m. Shohei Toyada, Champion Finger Style Guitar, Sponsored by Lichty Guitars at the Peterson Amphitheater. Sept. 27, 8 p.m., David Finckel, Wu Han and Philip Setzer Piano Trio, presented by the Tryon Concert Association. Sept. 29, 3 p.m., Bob Child, Native American Flutist Tryon Painters & Sculptors, 26 Maple St., Tryon. 828-859-0141. Now - Oct. 6, James Brooks, Don Blackwell and Anne Davin, Wildlife Show. Now - Sept. 28, “Natural Wonders“ featuring works in metal, pottery and clay. Sept. 24, 4 to 6 p.m., Art, Wine, and Cheese event featuring a demonstration by Denise Cwik. Info: www.tryonpaintersandsculptors.com. Gallery and gift shop hours are Thursday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Upstairs Artspace, 49 South Trade St., Tryon. 828-859-2828. “100 x 100 Canvas Project,” a fund-raiser for the organization, continues through Saturday, Sept. 28, with 10-inch by 10-inch artwork available for $100 each, and a silent auction of two works by local artists in collaboration with non-artists. Concurrent with the fundraiser is “Emerging Artists,” featuring the work of six up-andcoming regional artists. Gallery hours: Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact 828-859-2828 or visit www.upstairsartspace.org.

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VIEWS ON NEWS

Live Music WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18 Zenzera Shag Night, 6 p.m. THURSDAY, Sept. 19 Purple Onion Scoot Pittman, 7:30 p.m. Zenzera Tim Bethea FRIDAY, Sept. 20 Honking Tonkers Jeremy, 7 p.m. Kyoto Project X, 8 p.m. Purple Onion Fred Whiskin, 7 p.m. Saluda Grade Café Old Timey Music, 7 p.m. Zenzera Blind Vision

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SATURDAY, Sept. 21 Hare & Hound Darryl Rice, 7 p.m. Party Place and Event Center 7′ Eighty 9′ Band, 7 p.m. Purple Onion Peggy Ratusz Band, 8 p.m. Zenzera Oktoberfest all day, Blues Underground in the evening.

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SUNDAY, Sept. 22 Larkin’s in Columbus Fred Whiskin, 11:30 a.m. TUESDAY, Sept. 24 Party Place and Event Center Blue Ridge Contra Dance, 7 p.m. Zenzera Open mic night, 7:30 p.m.

Movies Tryon Theater, 45 S. Trade St., Tryon. Sept. 18 - 22: Grown Ups 2 Sept. 23 - 24: The Way Back

Music Venues Back Alley Barn - 24 Main St., Saluda. 828-749-2321.

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

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Willie Dee (Skimbleshanks), Emily McLoughlin (Jennyanydots) and Kyle Anderson (Munkustrap) take the Flat Rock Playhouse stage in CATS. See full review on page 19. (photo by James W. Johnson)

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Flat Rock Playhouse presents Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS by Robin A. Edgar

Flat Rock Playhouse presents its second Andrew Lloyd Webber show of the season, the musical CATS. Running through Oct. 6 at the Playhouse Downtown, the show’s lyrics from T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, set to award-winning music by Webber, tell the story of the annual gathering of Jellicle cats to decide which cat will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and return to a new life. Opening at the West End in London in 1981, the show ran for 21 years as the longest running musical in the history of the British theatre. The production also had an 18-year run as the second longest-running show on Broadway. Among its several awards, it received Best Musical at both the Laurence Olivier Awards and the Tony Awards. With choreography a key element to the show, the show has

no script and is completely told through the songs comprised of Eliot’s poetry with the exception of “Memory”, with lyrics by Trevor Nunn. For example, “Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats” explains the purpose of their gathering and “The Invitation to the Jellicle Ball” signals the beginning of the Jellicle Ball. Munkustrap (Kyle Anderson) introduces the members of the tribe, beginning with “The Old Gumbie Cat” about the plump Jennyanydots (Emily McLoughlin). When the old and shabby Grizabella (Hannah Rose de Flumen) enters, the cats back away as they sing “Grizabella: The Glamour Cat”. The main celebration begins as the cats sing, dance to “The Jellicle Ball”. Afterward, Grizabella reappears and sings a few refrains of “Memory” to emphasize her decrepit condition. The multi-talented 18-member cast sings and dances through the story. Some of the highlights

include exquisite dancing by Maria Rodriguez as Victoria the White Cat and a well-rounded performance by Matthew Curtis, playing the aged actor, Gus, with Heather Siemienas as Jellylorum singing “Gus: The Theatre Cat”. Brian Cephart also shines as Mr. Mistoffelees, especially in his intricate dance solo to “Magical Mr. Mistoffelees”. The rousing rendition of “Memory” by de Flumen is also bound to bring the audience to its feet. The Flat Rock production of CATS is the first time a musical of this scale has been mounted in the Downtown theatre. In spite of the venue’s intimate space, director, Lisa K. Bryant, endeavors to maintain Lloyd Webber’s trademark extravaganza-like entertainment. This choice is often but not always successful. Although the make-up is toned down to compensate for the close proximity of the audience, the costuming (Ashli Arnold), particu-

Location: Playhouse Downtown in Downtown Hendersonville Times: Through Oct. 6, Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m.; matinees Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: 828-693-0731, toll-free at 866-732-8008 or online at www.flatrockplayhouse.org.

larly for the bugs, is not as effective. The pulsating musical score, directed by Eric Fotre Leach, made it hard to hear the lyrics in the first act and the impressively performed acrobatic choreography (Jennifer Jancuska) is, at times, a bit over the top for such close quarters. All in all, it is still wonderful entertainment with the talented performers, singing and dancing their hearts out.

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An event to celebrate Jenna Phipps and support her battle with cancer will be held Saturday, Sept. 28 from 6–9 p.m. at Mack Henson’s Farm. The event will include a barbecue dinner, music and a silent auction. The farm is located at 428 Smith Road, Columbus. Tickets are available at Stott’s Ford, Tryon Health & Fitness and Larry Stott’s Garage. For more information, call 828-817-6715. (photo submitted)

Red Horse Inn to host After Hours All Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce members and prospective members are invited to the next Chamber Business After Hours hosted by the Red Horse Inn, and cohosted by Charter Business, Swedish Solutions Day Spa and Walker-Wallace & Emerson Realty. The event will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 5:30- 7 p.m., at the Red Horse Inn, 45 Winston’s Chase Ct., Landrum. Bring your business cards for door prizes, and for sharing, as this is the main function of this event. Also, feel welcome

to bring a door prize. RSVP is required by 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, by calling 828-859-6236. Directions: From Tryon, take 176 to Landrum, turn Right on Hwy 14. Go 1.1 miles and take a Left onto Tugaloo Rd. Go .9 mile and take a left on N. Campbell Rd. Go less than a mile and look for the Red Horse Inn on the left, go past the pond and up the hill, park behind the main Inn. Please car pool if possible, as parking is limited. – article submitted by Janet Sciacca

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“Full and overflowing” Pearson’s Falls classes continue The first of three fall classes held at Pearson’s Falls on Sept. 10 was “full to overflowing,” according to Tryon Garden Club docent coordinator, Annie Ewing. “Everybody was really fascinated,” Ewing said of the medicinal plants and shrubs class led by internationallyknown herbalist June Ellen Bradley, which included making a “healing poultice for insect bites.” The second in the three-class series will be “Practice your skills with Phil” on Sept. 25 at 1:30 p.m. at Pearson’s Falls. Phil Nisbet, who previously taught at the Foothills Equestrian Nature Center and Isothermal Community College, will lead the 90-minute class on native plants at the glen. The class is limited in size and expected to fill quickly based on the popularity of the first class of the season. For more information and to obtain a registration form, call Pearson’s Falls at 828-7493031 or visit www.pearsonsfalls.org. - article submitted by Susan McNabb

Men’s Afternoon Duplicate Bridge News for Sept. 16 On Monday, Sept. 16 the men of the Men’s Monday Afternoon Duplicate Bridge Club met in the home Mickey Brandstadter for its weekly sessions of duplicate bridge games. The afternoon’s play ended with first place being claimed by the partnership of Gordie Cwik and Bob Palmer. Finishing second was the Don Eifert/Charlie Stratford pairing and in third position was the team of Ben Woodward and Jack Saunders. - article submitted by Jack Saunders

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Can you identify this Pearson’s Falls plant? “Practice your skills with Phil” on Sept. 25. (photo submitted by Susan McNabb)

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Bethlehem Methodist Church Tuxedo Treasures to hold homecoming Bethlehem Methodist Church will celebrate Homecoming on Sunday, Sept. 22. The Royal Quartet will start the service at 10:30 a.m., followed by worship service at 11 a.m. led by pastor Rev. Karen

Lawrence. Those attending are invited to bring a covered dish and join the congregation in celebrating our rich spiritual heritage. - article submitted by Susie Fowler

Southern Christmas Show bus trip The Polk County Cooperative Extension Service will sponsor a bus trip to the Nov. 15 Southern Christmas Show. Enjoy a day of tasting holiday treats, watching many crafts people make their wares, buy an heirloom or listen to live music. To attend the Christmas Show on your own the cost would include a ticket; parking and the

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Landrum seeks Citizen of the Year The Landrum Lions Club needs the community’s help. The organization is soliciting nominations for an individual from the Landrum area to be selected as the 2013 Landrum Citizen of the Year. Nominations should be 500 words or less, and the deadline for nominations is Oct. 31. The Landrum Area Business Association will also recognize

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the Citizen of the Year as the grand marshal for the 2013 Landrum Christmas Parade. Nominations should be mailed to the Landrum Lions Club at PO Box 262, Landrum, S.C., 29356. For more information, contact Bob Walker, Landrum Lions Club secretary, at 864-457-3328. – article submitted by Bob Walker

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cost of gas to and from Charlotte. The extension service is offering to take care of all that for area residents. Space is limited on the bus and pre-reservations are required. For more information or to reserve your seat, call Polk County Center at 828-894-8218. – article submitted by Jimmi Buell

On Thursday, Sept. 26 the NC Department of Agriculture in cooperation with the Polk County Extension Center is sponsoring a pesticide collection day. On that date any North Carolina resident with leftover, unused or outdated pesticides can drop off their excess products at no cost. If you have a product with a unreadable label, please attach a piece of paper with the product name written on the paper. The collection will be open

from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 26 in front of the 4-H Center in Columbus at 135 Locust Street. Paints, paint thinners or chemicals other than pesticides will not be accepted. Anyone with a single pesticide container larger than 5 gallons is asked to contact the Polk County Extension Center in advance of the collection day at 828-8948218. – article submitted by Sarah Gottfried

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Summer Sizzler students participated in a variety of crafts including basketry. (photo submitted)

Tryon Arts and Crafts School enjoys successful Summer Sizzler In July and August, Tryon Arts and Crafts School enjoyed the enthusiasm and energy of its Summer Sizzler program and participants. Twenty-eight students spent a week learning about a variety of arts and crafts. Four one-week sessions were held. The students’ days were split into morning and afternoon craft experiences. Instruction was offered in fused glass with Karoline Shaffer and John O’Rourke, woodturning and woodworking with Chris Carroll, pottery with Gary Huntoon, weaving and card making with Marla Bailey, jewelry making with Allison Rattarree, watercolor and pen and ink with Nancy Heim, tie dye with Christine Mariotti, felting

with Julie McIntyre, drumming and story-telling with Linda Powell, glass mosaics with Dot Pearce and Karoline Shaffer and John O’Rourke, basketry with Carla Filippelli, and recycled plastic fish sculpture with David Edgar. These dedicated instructors were assisted by two summer interns, Genna Gary, from Polk County High School, and Amelia McCall, from Landrum High School. Both girls assisted the instructors in the classroom, set up for and cleaned up after classes and supervised the students during lunch and snack breaks. They had real world job experiences as they learned about the importance of (summer sizzler continued on page 25)

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volunteers to a non-profit, while witnessing the daily activities of a craft school. Genna and Amelia were enthusiastic, hardworking and patient when working with these creative, energetic students. The summer interns were paid in part through a grant from the Student Intern Program of the Polk County Community Foundation. Tryon Arts and Crafts is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide creative opportunities for everyone through education, instruction and expression of heritage and contemporary arts and crafts in a friendly, stimulating and enriching environment. The community is encouraged to stop by the school anytime it is open to see the gallery, gift shop and to tour the seven, professionally equipped studios. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday thru Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. – article submitted NOW IN POLK

Kids in the Summer Sizzler program at Tryon Arts and Crafts School learned about pottery this summer among many other artistic mediums. (photo submitted)

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Seventeenth annual pleasure driving and dressage show Sept. 21-22 The Carolina Carriage Club is packing a lot of action into the 17th annual Pleasure Driving and Dressage Show this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21-22 at Harmon Field. The new class “Drive and Fly” (Sunday) should certainly qualify as action, but don’t miss Saturday’s classes. Leading off at 9 a.m. Saturday are the Turnout classes, including traditional and marathon vehicle for horses, ponies and VSE’s (Very Small Equines) will get the ball rolling for Judge Dede Bushneck of Raleigh, N.C. Rolling balls will challenge entries in the obstacle (AKA “Cones”) classes as course designer and Judge Lyle Petersen of Mars Hill, N.C., and his a team of timers and “cones pushers” (adjusting the distance between the cones for each competitor) keep score. There are slightly different rules in classes such as Reverse Psychology Gambler’s Choice and Scurry on Sunday, but much fun is generally the result. The rest of Saturday’s ring classes – working pleasure pairs/ multiples, lady to drive, gentleman to drive, reinsmanship and freestyle reinsmanship will keep the judge, as well as ringmaster and gate and ribbon personnel, from any chance of boredom.

At 9 a.m. Sunday, training, preliminary and intermediate dressage classes, start the day for Dede Bushneck. If competing in a combined test, competitors report to the timed obstacles ring. The combined scores will determine the ribbons. But wait – what about that “Drive and Fly” mentioned earlier? Horses and ponies are judged at walk and trot in a “Drive and Ride” class. They leave to change their tack for riding and return for walk, trot and canter - either astride or sidesaddle. During this tack change the VSE’s compete in harness. They then leave to prepare for the “Flying” part as, led by their drivers, they negotiate a series of obstacles that include teetertotters, jumps and even mazes. Meanwhile, show organizer and secretary Margo Savage and her team of scorers calculate the winners of the various divisions, and fellow show organizer Jackie Lewis and her team set up the awards. For more information about the Carolina Carriage Club, visit www.carolinacarriageclub.com, or if you might like to push a cone or two call 828-894-2437. – article submitted by Barbara Madill

Top right: Monster Mini 2011. (photo by Willis) Bottom right: Jean Haines during Intro to VSE fly. (photo by Karen Payne)

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There’s never been a better time for small town tourism than right now by Libbie Johnson

they’ll spend. Over the past five years, tourA place to linger: Whether it’s ism has made some big changes. outdoor dining, benches on the The economy in nosedive was street or a park, guests need a place probably the cause, but the result to linger. Visitors want a spot to rest is that as tourists, we have lost and re-group. interest in cookie cutter attractions. We’re open: There’s nothing We are now more interested in “au- more deflating than to get to a town thentic,” meaning that small towns you’ve been dying to visit only can be successful for being exactly to find that everything is closed. what they are – small towns. The Looking in the windows is not new tourist is looking for a variety fun for long. Sunday, according of new experiences such as local to most tourism data, continues food, agritourism, heritage tour- to be a strong day for tourism but ism, geotourism, if everything is adventure tourclosed… not so ETDC ism and so on. much. Director The new face Exciting of tourism is new opportuniLibbie Johnson more interesting ties in our area’s and engaging tourism offerthan ever before. Geotourism is ings – the longest, steepest zip about enjoying natural areas that line in North America, the new St. specifically focus on landscape and Luke’s Plaza with a fun place to environmental awareness. Heri- eat, play and linger and the protage tourism takes visitors on roads posed winery trail — all add up to less traveled to explore historic tourism dollars. churches, quilt trails or traditional Tourism dollars are like a chercrafts. Authentic tourism attracts ry on top of the county’s economy. visitors who want to see things just Tourism weathers economic downas they are. turns better than other industries The Slow Food movement, for and it stabilizes rural economies. example, is about getting people These trends suggest a substanoff the interstate and into small tial change in the nature of tourism towns restaurants where hopefully, in the United States. They show they are serving up locally grown tourists will support American foods and sharing local specialties. heritage and increasingly will be This summer my husband and willing to pay for high quality I took several short day trips to leisure experiences. The tourism Black Mountain, Spruce Pine, industry is changing dramatically Waynesville and Cashiers. I came to provide these personalized exaway with some thoughts about periences. These trends focus atwhat made each trip enjoyable. tentions on the resources of rural Public bathrooms: Let’s face communities: culture, values, qualit, after two glasses of sweet tea ity environment and a “friendly” on a hot Sunday afternoon, you’re lifestyle. going to need a bathroom. Having According to a recent assessavailable facilities extends your ment by Secretary of Commerce visit for more shopping, museums Sharon Decker, North Carolina’s and dining. tourism industry is almost equal Signage: There’s nothing to the state’s manufacturing sector, worse than driving around an un- with last year’s receipts totaling familiar town with no directions. $19 billion. Secretary Decker Where is downtown? Where is the thinks it is time to give North Carocountry doctor museum? Where is lina’s tourism renewed respect the lake? Wayfinding signage can with more dollars for regional be expensive, but visitors need marketing. In turn, this is also a directions. The more they know, good time to give our local offerthe longer they’ll stay and the more ings renewed respect.

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Columbus Farm Festival set for Oct. 5

These young ladies are enjoying petting this horse at last year’s festival in downtown Columbus. See story on page 29. (photo submitted)

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The community is invited to mark their calendars for the fifth annual Columbus Farm Festival set for Saturday, Oct. 5. This event celebrates the past, present and future contributions that agriculture has made to the development of Polk County. The celebration will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The festival will be held in downtown Columbus and will feature kid games, farm animals, handmade crafts, farm equipment and the popular Columbus Tailgate Market. This year a Civil War exhibit will be set up with a vintage wagon on display. The House of Flags will be open for visitors during the day. Polk County High School’s biodiesel wagon is scheduled to be on hand for folks to learn how used cooking oil is recycled into quality automobile diesel fuel. The local chapter of the Polk County High FFA program will

have students on hand to help with the activities. “We are excited about this opportunity to showcase our Columbus tailgate vendors and our agricultural history,” said Dawn Jordan, interim agricultural development director. “Folks should come spend the morning seeing what Polk County has to offer.” Vendor spots are still being accepted from Polk County residents with products made or grown by the individual or organization. Copies of the application can be picked up at the Mill Spring Ag Center, Columbus Town Hall or Polk County Extension Center. The Polk County Ag Economic Development Department, Town of Columbus and the Polk County Extension Center sponsor the event. The festival will take place rain or shine. – article submitted by Sarah Gottfried

Change in air at Church of the Holy Cross in Tryon The Church of the Holy Cross, Tryon, announces not only the return of the multitalented and much loved, Susie Manke, as organist and choir master but also our interim rector, Father Mickey Mugan. During the sabbatical of Father Michael Doty, Father Mugan became the supply priest and following Father Doty’s subsequent retirement, it was decided by the vestry to offer the position of Interim priest to Father Mugan as the church follows the traditional requirement of finding a permanent replacement, a process that normally requires approximately a year and a half. “It is a privilege to serve such a vibrant church which is grounded in such hope and positive direction,” said Father

Mugan, “Holy Cross is a church whose members are focused on spiritual growth individually and collectively as the Body of Christ and welcomes all who gift them with their presence.” Father Mugan’s call to serve comes just in time to be apart of an exciting end of the year for Holy Cross, including “Race to the head of the class.” “Race to the Head of the Class is a sponsored 1, 5, and 10k race through Tryon to benefit the Holy Cross Scholarship Fund, monies that will be available to eligible students in the tri-county area, to be held Dec. 14 For more information, visit holycrosstryon.org or contact the church office 828-859-9741. – article submitted by Pam Stone

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Author Bill Moss speaks on “The Westfeldts of Rugby Grange” Sept. 21 Bill Moss will be the guest speaker at a special Saturday program at the Polk County Historical Museum on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 1 p.m. Moss will discuss his new book “The Westfeldts of Rugby Grange,” the story of the coffee company

family from New Orleans that settled in Fletcher, N.C. in 1870. His talk will highlight the connection between the Westfeldts and Sidney Lanier. The program is free and open to the public. - article submitted by Kathy Taft

“Marketing for Your Business” Oct. 14 The Carolina Foothills Cham- to farmers - and will discover new ber of Commerce will sponsor a ways to stand out in their niche, “Marketing for Your Business,” understand their customers and a Mountain BizWorks-facilitated increase business revenues. Carol Lynn Jackson, a Mounfive-session course beginning tain BizWorks business developer Monday, Oct. 14 from 6–9 p.m. “Marketing for Your Business” and owner of Manna Cabanna in participants will develop a solid, Saluda, will facilitate the course. focused marketing plan that is es- She brings years of local marketsential to the growth and success ing experience, particularly in the of any small business. Participants areas of food, agriculture and rural enterprises. will learn to deRegistration fine their target MarketPlace is now open for markets; brand the five-session their product or service effectively; attract and course held on Mondays and retain customers; succeed in sales beginning Oct. 14 from 6-9 p.m. and customer service; and measure The course will be held at the the efficacy of marketing efforts. Carolina Foothills Chamber, 2753 They will also learn the No. 1 rule Lynn Road, Suite A, Tryon, N.C. in marketing so that the product or 28782. Chamber members receive a discount on the course. Space is service sells itself. This class is perfect for small limited and pre-registration is rebusiness owners in the foothills quired. To register, contact Ashley who are finding creative ways to Epling (828-253-2834 ext. 27 or prosper and promote this historic ashley@mountainbizworks.org) mountain area while keeping jobs or Jackson (828-817-2308 or carand revenue close to home. All ollynn@mountainbizworks.org). – article submitted types of business owners are welby Carol Lynn Jackson come - from artists to shop-owners

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Diane Koehler, Adawehi volunteer; Carrie Knox, FENCE executive director; and Roulettei Gildersleeve, Adawehi volunteer, prepare plants for transport to FENCE. (photo submitted)

Adawehi shares plants with FENCE after damaging rains Walkers who enjoy wandering along the trails on the Adawehi Campus could not miss the effects of July flooding along White Oak Creek tributaries — downed trees, plants washed to new homes, parts of trails rerouted — nature’s surprise landscape revisions. Similarly, Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE), was hit hard by the excessive rain, resulting in severe damage to creek crossings, such as those under Steeplechase tracks, as well as a great deal of internal road damage. Naturally, when trees were toppled and pathways were restricted, the land support teams immediately went into action to restore safety, function and beauty at Adawehi. This meant plant rearranging of damaged flower beds and thinning of saved plants. Adawehi found there were plants to share.

When Jackie Woods, founder and director of Adawehi, saw FENCE’s appeal in their July newsletter, she contacted executive director Carrie Knox to ask if FENCE could take some plants to their popular home of education and equestrian events. Both FENCE and Adawehi have years of dedication to environmental stewardship. Adawehi was designated as a Stewardship Forest by the NC Forest Service several years ago and did extensive stream restoration work last year along the creek that borders Adawehi and Evangelena Barber’s Tribranch Farm. FENCE is soliciting donations to cover extensive repairs now needed as a result of recent rains. Their education programs touch more than 8,000 students every year. Knox expressed gratitude for the plant donation.

“Naturally, when trees were toppled and pathways were restricted, the land support teams immediately went into action to restore safety, function and beauty at Adawehi.” -- Roulettei Gildersleeve

“I am glad to give these plants a home. We have planted the bulbs around our historic log cabin. They will be a lovely addition to the gardens there,” she said. For more on FENCE programs, visit www.fence.org or call 828-859-9021. More on Adawehi can be found at www.adawehi.com and by calling 828-894-5260. – article submitted by Roulettei Gildersleeve

PAC’s first 2013 fall hike, Pink Beds in Pisgah National Forest. Starting Sept. 20, PAC’s first hike will head to the Pink Beds in Pisgah National Forest (Pisgah District), a 5.4-mile, easy/moderate loop hike around a mountain bog located in a unique, relatively flat, high-elevation valley. Those interested in attending the PAC fall hikes who would like more information, can call the PAC office at 828-859-5060 or e-mail landprotection@pacolet.org. You can also find information on PAC’s website, www.pacolet. org, and on PAC’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ pacoletarea.conservancy. “Essentially Silk” at Millard & Co. Artist Barbara McCombs Thomas opened her show “Essentially Silk” Aug. 16 at Millard & Co. in the Tryon Depot. The show will run through Monday, Sept. 30. Lanier Library Book Sale, Thursday, Sept. 19 (for members only) 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 21, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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. 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.

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The Pacolet Area Conservancy (PAC) on Friday, Sept. 20, will lead a 5.4-mile, easy/ moderate loop hike at the Pink Beds in Pisgah National Forest, the first hike of PAC’s Fall Hiking series. PAC’s Director of Stewardship and Land Protection, Pam Torlina, will lead the hike, which begins at the Pink Beds Picnic Area. The trail is located in a unique, relatively flat, high-elevation valley and loops around a mountain bog that contains several rare and endangered species of plants. Hikers will also enjoy the rich cove forest, clear streams, wildlife meadows and scenic fern-filled woods. The area is named for the profusion of pink wildflowers, including Mountain Laurel and Rhododendron, which appear in the spring and summer. The forest is one of the first to be managed through modern forestry techniques, earning it the nickname “The Cradle of Forestry in America.” The Cradle of Forestry is a 6,500-acre National Historic Site within the Pisgah National Forest, set aside by Congress to commemorate the beginning of forestry conservation in the United States. If you are interested in attending the PAC hike at the Pink Beds in Pisgah National Forest, contact the PAC office by phone at 828-859-5060 or e-mail landprotection@pacolet.org. Hikers will meet at the Columbus BiLo at 8:30 a.m. to check in and start the approximately one-hour drive to the trailhead. Hikers should wear appropriate clothing and footwear, bring a bag lunch and/or snack, and plenty of water. Be sure to bring any personal medication that you may require. Hikers should be prepared to return to the area by around 3 p.m. In case of inclement weather, contact the PAC office by 8:15 a.m. on the day of the hike to see if the hike will take place. If you cannot make this hike, but would like to attend future

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