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Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Vol. 86 / No. 62

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Friday, April 26, 2013

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Art Trek 2013 opens tonight

Visit the Mill Spring Ag Center on April 30 from 5:306:30 p.m. or May 8 from 10-11 a.m.. to learn more about farmland preservation programs and what landowners can do to join them and help preserve the rural characteristics of the county. Both sessions will offer the same information and are free. Contact Laura at 828-894-2281 or at laura@polkcountyfarms. org for more information.

Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:

Today

USDAA Dog Agility Trials April 26 - 28 at FENCE (Foothills Nature Equestrian Center) 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission is free. PAC hike to Bridal Veil Falls The Pacolet Area Conservancy (PAC) invite the pubic to join PAC Land Protection Specialist, Pam Torlina for a 6-mile, easy/moderate loop hike at DuPont State Forest, to Bridal (Continued on page 2)

Michael Hayes, Marie-Christine Maitre de Tarragon, Carol Beth Icard and Jim Cornell, four of five Landrum artists featured for 2013. See page 4 for full story. (photo submitted)

Saluda purges $20k in past due utility bills City currently owed $5,473 for active and inactive accounts

by Leah Justice

The City of Saluda purged approximately $20,000 in past due water/sewer/garbage bills recently

Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties

that were no longer collectable and was left with only $3,000 owed from inactive accounts. (Continued on page 6)

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• Calendar (continued from page 1)

Veil Falls. 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. and bingo or movie at 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. Art Trek Tryon preview party April 26 from 5-8 p.m. More than 35 area artists are opening studios for this annual event April 27-28. Participating artists will be featured in a gallery exhibit at Upstairs Artspace. Susie Welsh’s “Dog On It” art opening at Kathleen’s Gallery on April 26 from 5-8 p.m. A portion of the sales will help benefit Foothills Animal Shelter. American Legion Post 250, weekly bingo games, Fridays, 7 p.m., 43 Depot St., Tryon. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Smoke-free. PCHS varsity baseball at Thomas Jefferson, Friday, April 26, 6:30 p.m. Narcotics Anon., Saluda Senior Center, Friday, 8 p.m. TLT production, “Picasso at the Lapin Agile,” It’s 1904 in a Paris bistro called the Lapin Agile. Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein, who are on the verge of creating some of their most

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revolutionary work (Einstein will publish his theory of relativity in 1905 and Picasso will paint “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon” in 1907), have just met and are debating philosophy, politics and women. Witty, amusing and thought-provoking, Picasso at the Lapin Agile is a fun romp through history. TLT Workshop, 516 S. Trade St., Tryon, 8 p.m.

Saturday

Art Trek Tryon will be held April 27-28. More than 35 area artists are opening studios for this annual event. Participating artists will be featured in a gallery exhibit at Upstairs Artspace. USDAA Dog Agility Trials April 26 - 28 at FENCE (Foothills Nature Equestrian Center) 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission is free. Columbus Tailgate Market, every Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon, until November. All items are grown or made in Polk County. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba class, Saturdays, 9 a.m. Grassroots Art Project, holds art classes to benefit Lennie’s Fund and the Humane Society, Saturdays from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. There is no fee for the class and all materials will be provided. Classes are held at the Holy Cross Episcopal Church on Melrose Ave. in Tryon. Call 828-899-0673 for more information. Spring Kindermusik classes begin Saturday, April 6 through Saturday, May 4 at Tryon Fine Arts Center. The “Family Time” curriculum is geared towards preschool children and families. Take home kits for this program are provided by the Rotary Club of Tryon Foundation. Call 828-8598322 or visit www.tryonarts.org. House of Flags Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Columbus. Polk County Historical Association Museum open Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. The Pacolet Area Conservancy (PAC) and Walnut Creek Preserve (WCP) host Paul Molyneaux, author of “A Child’s Walk in the Wilderness: An 8-Year-Old Boy and His

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Local Weather Forecast:

Today

Tomorrow

Moon Phase

Today: Mostly sunny, with no chance of rain. High 72, low 51. Saturday: ShowMostly sunny ers, with 50 percent chance of rain. High 61, low 52.

Showers

Sunday: Showers, with 60 percent chance of rain. High 56, low 53. Monday: Few showers, with 30 percent chance of rain. High 70, low 55. Wednesday’s weather was: High 72, low 46, no rain.

Father Take On the Appalachian Trail,” and his son, Asher, share experiences and images from their journey on the AT. A must see presentation, for all ages. Anne Elizabeth Suratt Nature Center at WCP at 10:30 a.m. Info: 828-8595060, landprotection@pacolet. org, or visit www.pacolet.org for more information. Tryon Fine Arts Center, Oil painting class for teens with Margaret Curtis, Saturdays, noon - 3 p.m. 2013 Sidney Lanier Award Poetry Competition will be held at the Lanier Library on Saturday, April 27 at 2 p.m. A reception will follow the ceremony. The program is free and everyone is welcome. Tennis Open House, Red Fox Country Club and Thermal Belt Community Tennis Association are sponsoring a tennis open house, Saturday, April 27 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Red Fox Country Club. After the open house a barbecue dinner and entertainment will be provided. Contact Jim Greene at 864-9058224 or Darlene McFarland at 828-817-2737. Rain date May 4. Gillette Woods Association annual meeting Saturday, April 27 - election of board members. Holy Cross Parish Hall, 150 Melrose Avenue, Tryon, N.C. 4 - 6 p.m. light hors d’oeuvres will be available, 8 p.m. TLT production, “Picasso at the Lapin Agile,” It’s 1904 in a Paris bistro called the Lapin Agile. Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein, who are on the verge of creating some of their most

Sunday

Monday

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Mondays, Harmon Field/Tryon, 7 a.m. - noon. (Continued on page 39)

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Moonshiners and firefighters band together to help Texas town by Mark Schmerling

Polk County is more than 1,000 miles from the town of West, Texas, but distance was no match for residents here. At an April 22 benefit at the Columbus Fire Department, community members pulled together for the West Fire Department, of which, several volunteers died responding to a recent explosion at a fertilizer plant. Columbus Fire Department officials collected equipment, water and non-perishable food, plus money, for their peers. Sponsoring the benefit, and helping draw local residents, were stars of the Discovery Channel’s “Moonshiners” reality program, including Moonshiners Tim Smith, Josh Owens, Bootleg Bill and Cutie Pie. At least 200 individuals moved through a long line to meet cast members and leave donations. Columbus and other local fire departments donated equipment, which they no longer needed, to replace what was lost in the Texas calamity.

Top left: Items collected to donate to the West Texas Fire Department. Top right: Columbus Fire Department Chief Bobby Arledge. Bottom left: Sherry Rogers (left), Issac Medford (middle) and Jacob Medford (right) get autographs from “Moonshiners” stars. Bottom right: Josh Owens and Cutie Pie. (photos by Mark Schmerling)

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Drive a new route for Art Trek Tryon There is nothing like taking a their town and to their studios. Toby Wolter, a new clay sculptor drive in the Carolinas. For anyone who loves the ex- in the area, has his studio just across perience of driving along a country the state line in the same building as road, this year’s Art Trek Tryon open Little Hat Tavern. James Cornell’s studio, Cornell studio tour offers all of the Saluda, Mill Spring and Tryon favorites and Art Pottery, sits at the crossroads of Hwy. 14 and Hwy. 11 – the scenic some new routes. Tryon Arts & Crafts School Cherokee Foothills Parkway. At is a sponsoring gallery again for Carol Beth Icard’s studio on S. Shamrock Avthis year’s Trek, enue and Turner, which kicks off she is happy to with a preview Want to go? show work in party from 5-8 What: Art Trek Tryon progress and p.m. Friday, talk about her sApril 26, and When: April 26 - 28 process. Mariecontinues with Where: 36 participating Christine’s Art tours of 36 par- artists’ studios and Horses ticipating artists’ and galleries Studio, where studios and galshe sculpts, is a leries on Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28. lovely 4-mile drive east of downFor the first time, the Tryon town Landrum in Fairview Farms Arts & Crafts School is displaying on Landrum Mill Road. And Mike work of some of the artists who Hayes, an abstract painter who regularly use its facility on Harmon takes inspiration from oceans and Field Road as their studio space. rivers, has a renovated barn studio Five artists will greet visitors there just across the pasture from MaireChristine. Zenzera’s restaurant in during the Trek. Take a turn down Palmer Street Landrum hosts a collection of work in downtown Tryon and you will by these artists and invites the public find five artists giving demonstra- to visit for an after-party immeditions in various spaces at Thomp- ately following the Preview Party at son’s Garden Gallery and Outdoor Upstairs Artspace. While at the Upstairs, be sure Living. Pop-in one doorway down from to pick up a voucher to redeem at Vines and Stuff, in the Shops of Zenzera’s for a free glass of house Tryon, and you can enjoy the paint- wine tonight, Friday April 26. For more information, call the ings of Vicki Van Vynckt. In Landrum, artists James Cor- Upstairs at 859-2828, email frontnell, Carol Beth Icard, Mike Hayes desk@upstairsartspace.org, or visit and Marie-Christine Maitre de the gallery’s website, www.upstairTarragon met recently to discuss sartspace.org. – article submitted preparing a welcome for visitors to by Jennifer Karnell

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• Saluda

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As of April 19, the city was owed a total of $5,473 in both active and inactive past due bills. Saluda discussed its approximate $23,000 worth of owed utility bills during its April 8 meeting after resident Karen Bultman questioned if the city was following its policy. The city’s $23,000 in past due bills included inactive accounts that were past the three years the state allows the city to collect on water bills and past the four years the state allows the city to collect on sewer bills. What was left includes approximately $3,000 in inactive accounts, or accounts that no longer receive service. Saluda City Clerk Monica Pace said the $5,473 list also includes a few active accounts that have had service suspended for non-payment and are awaiting final billing and the application of the deposit money held. Pace said the list of past due

amounts is a moving target as notice shall inform the customer payments are being made. The that service has been ordered terdelinquent amounts include charges minated and provide the anticipated for water, sewer, garbage and late date of termination.” fees. The city charges a monthly The policy goes on to say if a bill 10 percent of the total balance as is unpaid five business days after a late fee. the notice of termination is mailed, The current past due amounts service shall be cut off by lockcurrently include ing or remov17 accounts that If a bill is unpaid ing the meter. range from $101 The outstanding 60 days after the bill owed to $1,016. balance, plus all The amounts was due, a notice of penalties and include the 10 termination shall be interest, shall percent late fee be paid before added monthly. mailed to the customer. water service is -- Saluda policy restored. Saluda’s policy states that if Of the outany charges shall remain unpaid standing balances all are from rental on the 25th day after the due date properties. One past due account is of such charges, a late payment fee due from a property owner whose is of 10 percent of the total unpaid bal- between renters, according to city ance will be applied to the account staff. Pace said all past due inactive and will be applied without notice accounts have been sent to the N.C. to the customer. Debt Setoff program and the city is “If a bill is unpaid 60 days currently interviewing debt collecafter the bill was due, a notice of tion agencies to take over the past termination shall be mailed to the due collections. The city previously customer,” states the policy. “This had a debt collector, which is no

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longer in service. Saluda commissioners met for budget work sessions earlier this week and discussed possible changes to its policy. Discussions particularly included the possibility of shortening the time of disconnect and raising the deposit for renters from the current $100 to $150. Homeowners have a deposit of $50 inside city limits and $75 outside city limits with commissioners not discussing changing those rates due to most of the issues coming from renters. Commissioners plan to further discuss changes during their May meeting. Saluda joins Tryon in struggling with collecting past due utility bills. Tryon is also considering changing its policy after recently having approximately $38,000 in overdue accounts and at one point over the past couple years had a $99,000 outstanding balance. Tryon agreed this month to purge amounts no longer collectable and to actively pursue the amounts overdue.

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Polk County district court results from April 17 hearings In Polk County District Court held April 17, 2013 with Judge Pete Knight presiding, 204 cases were heard. Some cases were continued, dismissed or sent to superior court. The following persons were convicted of a crime: Michael Wayne Allen was convicted of motorcycle/moped helmet passenger violation. Allen was fined $25.50 and court costs. Robert C. Benedict was convicted of operating a vehicle with impaired equipment. Benedict was fined $40 and court costs. Brandon Robert Cassidy was convicted of speeding 74 mph in a 65 mph zone. Cassidy was fined $30 and court costs. Joshua Bill Eubanks was convicted of speeding 95 mph in a 65 mph zone. Eubanks was fined $95 and court costs. Vernon Dean Fishtorn was convicted of level 1 driving while impaired. Fishtorn was sentenced to two years supervised probation, 30 days in jail, a $100 fine and court costs. Casey Edward Fowler was convicted of failure to wear seat belt-driver. Fowler was fined $25.50 and court costs. Donald James Heaton Jr. was convicted of speeding 79 mph in a 65 mph zone. Heaton was fined

$40 and court costs. pervised probation, a $50 fine Thomas Dee Hensley was and court costs. convicted of speeding 49 mph Maria Antoinett McNair was in a 35 mph zone. Hensley was convicted of operating a vehicle fined $40 and court costs. with impaired equipment. McStormie Rae Hobbs was con- Nair was fined $40 and court victed of speeding 109 mph in a costs. 65 mph zone. Hobbs was fined Haley Lynn Myers was con$109 and court costs. victed of operating a vehicle Joshua Robert Horton was with impaired equipment. Myers convicted of speeding 111 mph was fined $40 and court costs. in a 65 mph zone. Horton was John Leslie Nehls was consentenced to one year unsuper- victed of speeding 96 mph in a vised probation, a $111 fine and 65 mph zone. Nehls was fined court costs. $96 and court costs. Jonathan William AnCourt results Lee Hubler dre Norwood was convicted was convicted of operating a vehicle with im- of operating a vehicle with impaired equipment. Hubler was paired equipment. Norwood was fined $40 and court costs. fined $40 and court costs. Mohammed Nawaz A. Khan Jerry Don OConnell was was convicted of speeding 93 convicted of level 4 driving mph in a 65 mph zone. Khan was while impaired. OConnell was fined $93 and court costs. sentenced to one year unsuperKelley Marie Kolling was vised probation, 48 hours of convicted of operating a ve- community service, a $100 fine hicle with impaired equipment. and court costs. Kolling was fined $40 and court Daniel Clifford Pierce was costs. convicted of reckless driving to Dustin Todd MClellan was endanger. Pierce was sentenced convicted of no operator’s li- to one year unsupervised probacense. McClellan was sentenced tion, a $50 fine and court costs. to seven days in jail with credit Gregory Scott Poteat was for time served. convicted of failure to comply Royce Cole McDowell was with monies. Poteat’s sentence convicted of driving after con- was activated to serve seven suming under age 21. McDowell days in jail. was sentenced to one year unsuMatthew William Rice was

convicted of driving while license revoked. Rice was sentenced to one year unsupervised probation, a $200 fine and court costs. Chandelle Elaine Silver was convicted of operating a vehicle with impaired equipment. Silver was fined $40 and court costs. Carolina Morgan Smith was convicted of operating a vehicle with impaired equipment. Smith was fined $40 and court costs. Amelia Jaine Swab was convicted of operating a vehicle with impaired equipment. Swab was fined $40 and court costs. Ann Marie Thompson was convicted of level 5 driving while impaired. Thompson was sentenced to one year unsupervised probation, credit of 24 hours of community service, a $100 fine and court costs. Jacob Tyler Waldo was convicted of misdemeanor probation violation. Waldo’s probation was terminated upon posting the monies in Guilford County. Sheala Grace Wheeler was convicted of speeding 120 mph in a 65 mph zone. Wheeler was sentenced to one year unsupervised probation, a $100 fine and court costs. Angela Shonde Williams was convicted of failure to notify DMV-address. Williams was to pay court costs.

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

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Columbus WWTP project receives notice to proceed • The Town of Columbus will soon begin construction on upgrades to its wastewater treatment plant. Columbus Town Manager Jonathan Kanipe updated council on April 18 that a pre-construction meeting was held on April 10 with the town, the contractor, Buchanan and Sons and the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The contractor’s notice to proceed was issued effective April 15, Kanipe said, with the contractor having one year to complete the project. Mobilization efforts will occupy the next month with construction beginning quickly from there, Kanipe said. Columbus completes spring street clean-up • During its April 18 meeting, Columbus Town Council heard from councilwoman Ernie Kan who said the town’s first street cleanup was done the first Saturday in April. She said five residents showed up and they got much of Hwy. 108 cleaned up. Kan said another clean up will be scheduled at a later date. Columbus approves closing a portion of West Miller Street • After holding a public hearing on April 18 with no public comments, Columbus Town Council agreed to close a portion of West Miller Street, specifically between Walker and Denton Streets. The town approved the closure contingent on property owners who requested the closure paying any costs related to the closure. Lunch prices at Polk Schools to increase again • Student lunches will increase by 2 percent or 5 cents in the coming school year to meet federal mandates. This requirement is aimed at equalizing the student lunch prices and the amount the federal government pays for students on the free and reduced lunch program. Charlotte Financial Officer, Sullivan said next year there would be the availability of paying lunches online. LABA requests funds for July 4 event • Molly Dunn, president of the Landrum Business Association, requested $325 from Landrum City Council (Continued from page 10)

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to pay for advertising the organization’s first July 4 event. Dunn said the event is in its planning stages but would be all about family. Each store is asked to host a game for kids to participate in and there will be a dunking booth with local officials and volunteers. Any money raised from the event will benefit Operation Hope. Landrum police report for March • Landrum Police gave 44 traffic citations in the month of March, including 21 citations for speeding. The department made eight arrests with three of those for open containers and one for failure to pay for gasoline. Officers also conducted three criminal investigations, including two for shoplifting and one for theft of a financial transaction card. Landrum Rescue Squad report • Landrum rescue squad assisted with 38 calls in Greenville County, 28 in Spartanburg and none in Polk County during the month of March. The squad also celebrated the addition of three new EMTs to the department. Handmade in America team to visit Columbus May 14 • The Handmade in America Resource Committee Team, consisting of seven individuals is scheduled to spend two days in Columbus from May 14 to May 16. Columbus Town Council discussed the upcoming event during its April 18 meeting. During the two days the team will meet and interview Columbus residents and business owners to get a feel for the town and what opportunities exist there. The findings from the team will be presented to the public from 4-6 p.m. prior to the May 16 town council meeting. Columbus approves resolution in support of Polk tag office • Columbus Town Council joined Polk County, Saluda and Tryon in approving a resolution in support of a tag office being located in Polk County. Columbus Town Council approved the resolution during its April 18 meeting. Polk commissioners hope to have a tag office located in the current early college, which the county owns in downtown Columbus. The state is taking over vehicle tax collections

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Landrum Farmers Market looks to grow, gets questions from business owner by Samantha Hurst

Landrum resident Emily Annas launched a spring market indoors at Ken Fine Meats and Seafoods in early April. The market is open every other weekend, with the next one on May 4. Summer market manager Joe Cunningham plans to open the Landrum outdoor market May 18. Annas said there were 40-plus people at the second market held this season. The market opens at 9:30 a.m. and runs until 1 p.m. Vendors sell items from breads to chocolates to shitake mushrooms, as well as eggs, produce, baked goods and crafts, such as birdhouses. Paul Ayers, owner of Ayers Market, however, approached Landrum City Council members at their April 9 meeting with concerns about how the Landrum Farmers Market is run. “I’m not against the farmers market but there have to be some controls,” Ayers said. “I had one woman come to my store who told me her son bought things at Columbia and brought it to our market to sell.” Cunningham assured Ayers and council that controls do exist. “We have a rule that you have to produce what you bring and they are subject to being visited at their farm,” Cunningham said. “We have turned people away – I turned one guy away last year who was trying to sell watermelons in May.” Cunningham said the reason the market in Landrum is so popular is because everything is local and fresh. Ayers said he is also concerned that the farmers are allowed to sell without a permit. “To me that is cutting my throat, especially mine, because it affects me more than anybody in town,” Ayers said. “There should be some sort of fee because I pay my business license and so do other businesses.” Cunningham said the market at its height sees around 400 people who normally wouldn’t come into town. He said he wouldn’t want to deter farmers from coming by charging them a fee because then

fewer people would come to town. “The more people you have the more people you are going to draw in,” council member Jan Horton said. There is currently no fee for farmers to participate in the market. Mayor Robert Briggs suggested

charging a nominal fee for farmers to come. Spartanburg and Polk County markets require farmers to pay a fee on either a weekly or seasonal basis, Cunningham said. “You know farmers – we don’t make any money. I tell people this is a community service and that is

all it is,” Cunningham said. The base fee for business licenses is $35 a year, Landrum City Administrator Steve Wolochowicz said. He suggested, and Cunningham agreed for the participating farmers to pay the fee collectively.

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N.C. DOT: Polk County has 30 adopted highways by Leah Justice

With spring arriving, many are holding road cleanups, including the many roads and sections of roads that individuals and organizations have adopted in Polk County. According to the N.C. Department of Transportation (DOT), Polk County has 30 adopted roads, where an individual or organization has agreed to upkeep the road and keep it free of litter. The Adopt-a-Highway Program is something the Polk County Appearance Commission says it is proud to support and thanks the many individuals and organizations that are a part of the program, as well as the many people who work to clean their neighborhoods without being a part of a program. “This is ‘pride of place’ in action,” said appearance commission chair Joe Cooper. “If we would just take care of our roadside garbage and litter, our county would be

more attractive and inviting to new is always busy working towards businesses and visitors.” its goals, including sponsoring The Appearance Commission annual beautification awards for of Polk County is a group of vol- private and public improvements unteers working to promote and that are visible by the public from initiate programs roads or sidethat will beautify “This is ‘pride of place’ in walks. the county. O rg a n i z a The appear- action. If we would just tions and inance commis- take care of our roadside dividuals who sion’s vision garbage and litter, our have adopted is “Our Footroads in Polk hills Clean and county would be more County include: Beautiful,” with attractive and inviting Two Fox Farm, hopes that in the Carolina Carto new businesses and future there will riage Club, be beautifully visitors.” Freer Equine -- Appearance commission Mobile Veteriplanted areas throughout the chair Joe Cooper nary Services county on clean PLLC, Foothills roadsides with artful signs wel- Equestrian Nature Center Inc., coming visitors and informing Blue Moon Farm, Jdon Farm LLC, them of the many interesting fea- Green Creek Horse Community, tures in Polk’s rural, yet culturally Carolina Mule Association, Tryon rich area. Estate/ACT Inc., the Laughter The appearance commission family, the Reid family, the family

of Fred A. and Mary Ellen Morris, Green Creek Fire Department, The Hayloft Farm, Saluda Community Land Trust, Rotary Club of Tryon (two roads), Manfred and Christel Walter, The Oaks Bed and Breakfast, Winterbrook Farm, Tryon Kiwanis Club, Pat Doggett, Polk County Democrats, the White Family in memory of Bill and Bernice, Victory Baptist Church, Deborah McEntire, The Quattlebaum family, Finally Farm, 5th Ranger Bn 1944 and McCutcheon Clan. To adopt a highway, contact the DOT, which will send information, paperwork and provide training. The DOT number for Polk County’s district is 828-891-7911. The link to the DOT brochure is www.ncdot.org/doh/ operations/dp_chief_eng/ roadside/beautification/ download/052406AAHbrochure. pdf.

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O.P. Earle Elementary School perfect attendance O.P. Earle Elementary School perfect attendance for the third nine weeks of the 2012-2013 school year. 4-year old kindergarten: Ms. Miller Piper Sherman, Elijah Grigg, Cole Shehan and David Carter. Miss Vaughn Indea Blackwell, Kaleb McCarty, Lilla McKinney, Zachary Musselman, Bradley Skipper, Troy Whiteside, Isabella Ballenger and Heaven Simpson. Kindergarten: Mrs. Burns Perla Alviar, Kaitlyn Arthur, Drew Coleman, Peyton Moss, Titus Poore and Gracie Theerathorn. Mrs. Kuykendall Christian Snyder Mrs. Rhoden Loc Mai, Keilea Roach and Domanic Whiteside. First Grade Ms. McMillan Adam Hyder, Alejandro Leon Mota, Aaliyah Simpson, Charlie Smith, Samuel Smith and Kelsey Waters. Mrs. Mullinax Marc Baker, Wesley Green, Jocie Jordan, Naomi McDonald and Austin Phillips. Mrs. Westmoreland Emma Cooper, Terrell Edwards, Harley Vest, Lucas Campbell, Haylee Pace, Evan Tuck and Bryson Johnson. Ms. Witt Phoebe Anagnos, Kaylee Cortez, Konner Humphries, Ava Martin and Carter Trout. Second Grade: Ms. Brown TaylorAshmore, Xander Connelly and Daven Green. Mrs. Burress Maliki Brown, Alyssa Burgess, Richon Carson, Megan Hutchins, Kennedi Lee and Halen Riley. Ms. Heimburger Jack Clark, Breanna Greene, Marley Humphries and Emma Jones. Mrs. Price Anderson Baker, Joshua Bartolo, Kodee Howard, Madison Jacobs, Kate Murray and Sarah Taylor. Third Grade: Mrs. Dickerson Adam Barnwell, Kimoni Brown, Anna Cooper, Caleb Emory, Cruz Lopez Perez, Silas McDonald, Verae Upton and Will Campbell. Mrs. Egan Ali Ayers, Sierra Howard, Jeremy

Moss, Eli Quinn and Nick Ross. Mrs. Varn Daisy Alviar, Lisa Black, Katelyn Brown, Keegan Duncan, Zion Ferguson, Ryleigh Hewitt, Anna Kuykendall, Dylan Mahler, Carter Newton, Alana Price, Brandon Raber, Gwendolyn Taylor and Eliza Whiteside. Mrs. White Keeley Arrigo, Heidi Ashmore, Eli Davis, Caleb Johnson, Bradley Musselman, Summer Thompson and Keagan Rogers. Fourth Grade: Ms. Aronson

Tierra Anderson, Zach Larson and Noah Weiss. Ms. Mathis Madison Dyer, Carson Gillie, Kolbyn Jackson, Kierstan McDowell, December Elrath, Caleb McKinney and James Wofford. Mrs. O’Sullivan Jenny Chen, Patrick Clark, Logan Johnson-Tolliver, Zach Murray, Kearns White, Jonathan Bryant and Melodi Finucan. Fifth Grade: Mrs. Hatchette Chris Easler, Monica Moreno,

Harlie Morris and Spencer Sherman. Mrs. Littlefield Brandi Hutchins, Sarah Jones, Chelsey Musselman, Lucy Sandahl, Adam Sikes and Jeb Killough. Mrs. Magaha Bailey Butler, Emilee Hyder, Dalton Lucas, Michelle Suddeth, Grayson Lee and Cristina Leon. Mrs. Greene’s Class Jorge Avila, Corey Ferguson and Emillio Littlejohn-Fuentes. - article submitted by Dawn Lynch

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Where do I turn to now? Nothing frustrates me more big fella, I know you’ve had a than when a beautiful, viable raw deal and have been around and loving dog that has proven some pretty stupid humans, but itself in every way, has trouble we’re not all like that.” finding a home. Soldier inched closer and Staked to the ground for a listened as I went on, “I’m whole year and so full of mange, going to make you a promise you couldn’t that I’ve made find a speck countless times Humane Society of hair on before.” “What Special Cases him. Rescued is that, Uncle Leonard Rizzo and brought to Lennie?” SolLandrum vet, dier asked. “If it took seven long months to you learn to trust again and treat eradicate all the mange mites people with the love I know you and heal all infections. What have in you, I promise you’ll emerged was this magnificent never be hurt again and I’ll do pit-mastiff who was confused all in my power to find you a with life and trusted only his forever home.” Soldier came handlers. over and put his head in my It was time for Soldier and lap, “that’s the dog I want to me to have a talk, so after the be Uncle Lennie.” I wrapped second day of working with my arms around him and wept him I went into his cage and sat because the encounter reminded down. Soldier took his treats but sort of kept his distance. “Listen (Continued on page 17)

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St. Luke’s honors 45-year employee, Peggy Lockhart St. Luke’s Hospital recently honored their employees for their years of service with a special luncheon. Peggy Lockhart received an award for 45 years of service. Beginning in the St. Luke’s Hospital originally located on Carolina Drive, this is the only place Peggy

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me so much of when I first met Monty, my precious doggie angel. True to his word I can attest that in the nearly four months since that encounter no one has heard neither a single bark of anger nor an ounce of aggression toward any living thing. On the contrary, Soldier is friendly and loving to everyone. For the past three and a half months he has been at Dogwood Farms where

Josh and Astrid have been helping to find him a forever home. Though Josh and Astrid are more than fair to me, his board and care still must be paid, but it was worth it to see him run and interact with so many other dogs. Soldier began to think that Dogwood Farms was his forever home and lamented going back into his kennel instead of into the house with their dogs, Belue and Kara along with the family. I have had him back at Landrum vet this past week and have taken him out to introduce

has worked. The people who give their hearts and souls (and 45 years) have helped make St. Luke’s Hospital such an outstanding place to work and care for our community. – article submitted by Jennifer Wilson

him to people as much as possible. I haven’t met a single person who has met him that hasn’t fallen instantly in love. His friendly and loving demeanor is infectious and when this beautiful boy looks at you with the most expressionable eyes I’ve seen, you can’t help but melt. I’m well aware that there are so many others out there like Soldier, but I promise you that this boy is super special; ask anyone who’s met him. I love sweet Soldier with ev-

erything I have and I’ve kept my promise as has he but I’ve run out of options and places to turn. I have turned to the Lord in prayer and now I turn to all of you. If you or anyone you know are interested in the companion of a lifetime, please contact me or anyone else who knows him and I’ll make that happen. I think of Soldier as nothing but a great big heart looking for a body to house it and Lord knows, “a heart is a terrible thing to waste.” Thanks for listening.

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Agricultural development vs. economic development It has been more than a month entirely different; it grows from since Lynn Sprague asked me to the bottom up. It develops from think about writing a Conserva- the people who already live here, tion Corner about agricultural and it can only grow and survive development in the context of if it meets the needs of the loeconomic development, and I’m cal market as well as a regional still thinking. market. Responsible agricultural At first glance, they seem like development is a whole lot harder the same thing to me; but the to do, because it is a whole lot devil is in the details. The more I more complicated. It must be built look and consider what the aver- upon natural resources within age person considers economic our community, yet it must be development, the sustainable. Any more I realize Conservation Corner new enterprise that agricultural should also be Betsy Burdett development is tailored to serve quite different a need within the from economic development as we community. Most likely it should see it today. I’ve even read Lester start on a small or moderate scale, Brown’s book Eco Economy, and with an eye towards growth after found it to be quite intellectually the business is firmly bedded in stimulating while having few con- the community. Any new busicrete messages for the problems ness will have unforeseen conwe are facing in Polk County sequences, which are better dealt these days. with at the beginning stages than Economic development means later when the problems are more jobs, plain and simple. Whether serious. If we were to do on a lothose jobs are provided by a local level what the big agricultural cal entrepreneur or a large com- corporations have done on the pany from somewhere else is of Great Plains, we’d be living with little consequence. Jobs bring depleted soil within 50 years. new people and money into the Some of our fields are still trying county, and that translates into to get back the fertility they lost more property taxes and revenue. when Polk County was the cotConversely, more people require ton growing capital of the state ... more services, such as schools those good old days. and police protection, so rarely is We buy commodities that come there a real economic gain for the from far away, but which grow county. (Continued on page 19) Agricultural development is

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Tryon Women’s Golf Association April 23 event results The Tryon Women’s Golf Association (TWGA) event for April 23 was low gross, low net and low putts. In the 18-hole division Jane Templeton played a great round of golf to win both low gross

with a 90 and low putts with 34. Low net went to Lee Heelan with a 75. In the nine-hole division there were two flights. In ‘A’ flight Bonnie Sakos won low gross with a 51, low net went to

Judy Muncy with a 35 and low putts was Lib McKeller with 16. In the ‘B’ flight low gross was Peggy Bolen with a 59, low net went to Frances McCain and Anne Connolly each with a 34. Low putts went to June Current

with 14. Call the pro shop to register for next week’s nine-hole Captain’s Choice event and luncheon at 828-859-9561. – article submitted by Marc Brady

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make a profit rather than pay for removal service. There are many options for agricultural, economic growth in Polk County, but most of those are not simple. To start a sustainable, locally beneficial business will take knowledge and perseverance, and willingness to work for little or no profit for the beginning years. It would be so much easier to entice some big corporation to come to the area that would hire 100 people right off the bat. Later, when that corporation envisions more profit elsewhere, it can simply move on

to another needy community, leaving us with whatever the corporation does not want to take. Seeking economic development is somewhat like looking for someone else to solve our problems. Solving our own problems, using the resources that we have right here, takes considerably more hard work, knowledge, and imagination. Us older folks are very quick to accuse younger generations of not being able to work hard, but maybe that finger should be pointing back at us. Many of us were able to walk into a good

corporate job that took care of us throughout our working career, leaving us with a pension. It’s not so easy nowadays. Corporations focus on maximum profits for their shareholders, often at the expense of the local community. Is that the sort of development that we really want? It’s not just about jobs; it’s also about quality of life. I think that we can have both. Sustainable, low impact development is harder to accomplish, but it will benefit our community much more in the long run than the ‘quick fix.’

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right here. We buy pine boards from South America (from our big box lumber suppliers) that grow here. We buy milk from ‘who knows where’ and our local milk is sent to another state. We buy meat and chicken from the Midwest, while local farmers are raising the same thing here. We pay companies to deal with our waste, when we could process it right here and

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Lady Cardinals defeat Greenville Tech in soccer

Landrum High School’s varsity girls’ soccer team beat Greenville Tech by a score of 6-5 on Tuesday, April 23. Here Claire Walters works to keep herself between a Greenville Tech player and the ball. The Cardinal’s goalie Morgan Hodges makes a save during the shoot off to maintain Landrum’s victory. The game went into overtime with the score at the end of the second over-time tied at 3 -3. (photos by Lorin Browning)

Tryon Country Club weekly play results from April 21 Tryon Country Club’s Dogfight Association held an event April 21. The results were as follows: First team – Brian Jones and Josh Tumbleson (+12) Second team – Will Ballard

and Robert Carter (+11) Individual winner – Will Ballard (+9) with a score of 70 Second place –Brian Jones (+7) Closest to the hole – No. 5 Brian Jones; No. 9 Tommy

Gardner; No. 14 Tommy Gardner and No. 18 Hub Arledge TMGA results – Individual Point Quota First – Dick Johnson – (+7) Second – Rody Dayvault (+5)

Third tie – Ben Woodward, Ernie Giannini and Vernon Dusenbury, all at (+4) Closest to the hole No. 9 – John Gargiulo - article submitted

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Wolfe competes at ACC Outdoor Track Championships

No. 10, John Spencer Wolfe, a member of North Carolina State University’s Wolfpack, recently competed in the ACC Outdoor Track Championships. The ACC meet was held at the Paul Derr Stadium at NCSU. Wolfe competed in the 1500m run and the 800m run. Wolfe is from Tryon and is a Polk County High School graduate. (photo submitted by Nina Wolfe)

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Billy Jonas, Parents Choice Award-winning performer, will be presented on Sunday, May 12 at 3 p.m. as part of Tryon Fine Arts Centers Family Series. Ticket prices for this event do not cover the cost of the event and TFAC’s ability to offer quality performances for the community depends on donations to the annual fund. For information or to donate, call 828859-8322 or visit www.tryonarts.org. (photo submitted)

Tryon Fine Arts Center launches annual fund campaign The Board of Directors of Tryon Fine Arts Center has launched the Annual Fund Campaign with a goal of raising $75,000 needed to support the programming and operations for the 44-year-old arts organization. The bold campaign, launched during the Jeremy Kittel Band concert on April 18, will conclude following the Steep Canyon Rangers concert Friday, May 17. This year’s drive, headed by TFAC Director of Development Rebecca Barnes, focuses on creating funding for the diverse programming and innovative events for all ages in the community. “Right now at TFAC there are art classes for teens, music classes on and off campus for preschoolers, writing workshops for adults, visual arts in our gallery, sculpture on our

campus, Grammy winning performances on our stage and more exciting programs in the planning stages that will benefit and entertain the community,” said Barnes. “The list goes on and on because of the many donors who have been generous in helping us get halfway to our goal.” Although admission or tuition is charged for many events at TFAC, the annual fund exists to support the ongoing operational costs of running the organization. Tryon Fine Arts Center provides opportunities and facilities for the entire Carolina Foothills community in order to advance experience and participation in the arts. For more information or to make a contribution, call 828-859-8322 or visit www.tryonarts.org. – article submitted by Marianne Carruth

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Columbus Farmers Market open weekly Attend the Columbus Fa r m e r s M a r ke t ev e r y Saturday from 8 a.m. till noon. Stroll and enjoy fresh, local produce, kale, sweet potatoes, micro-greens, farm fresh eggs, breads, sweet baked goods, jams, jellies, plants, flowers and shrubs and Polk County hand made crafts. The Tryon Market opens Thursday, May 2 from 4-6:30 p.m. and the Saluda Market opens Friday, May 3, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. (photo by David Widdicombe)

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Paul Molyneaux and Asher. (photo submitted)

‘A father and son’s journey on the Appalachian Trail,’ April 27 On April 27, the Pacolet Area Child’s Walk in the WilderConservancy (PAC) and Walnut ness,” former New York Times Creek Preserve (WCP) invite “Outdoors” columnist, Paul the public to attend a presenta- Molyneaux shares a 2,200-mile, tion by Paul Molyneaux and his seven-month trek with his son son, Asher. The two will present Asher, who turned 8 on the on their experience hiking the trail. Asher experienced bears, entire 2,200-mile Appalachian rattlesnakes, and a bull moose trail. The program will be held up close, and became the youngat the Anne Elizabeth Suratt est Mainer to thru-hike the AT. Nature Center at Walnut Creek For author Paul Molyneaux, Preserve at the hike was 10:30 a.m. about parentPaul Molying the way Want to go? neaux, author he wanted to of A Child’s What: Presentation by in an increasWa l k i n t h e Paul Molyneaux ingly complex Wi l d e r n e s s : and son, Asher. and technolAn 8-Year-Old When: April 27, 10:30 a.m. o g y d r i v e n Boy and His Where: Anne Elizabeth world; it was F a t h e r Ta k e Suratt Nature about keepon the Appa- Center at Walnut ing his marlachian Trail, Creek Preserve riage together and his son and focusing Asher will be on his priority: in town and will take a break family. from their travels to do this Together with Asher’s mothspecial presentation. Paul and er and 10-year-old sister, who Asher will share some of their joined them for hundreds of experiences and adventures miles, Asher and Paul infused from the journey, as well as their hike with the philosophy of some of their pictures taken AT visionary Benton MacKaye. along the trail. If you’ve ever Embracing MacKaye’s descripdaydreamed about hiking the tion of the trail as a “Barbarian AT, this is a must see presenta- Utopia-a counter movement to tion, for ALL AGES! the metropolitan invasion of Imagine a 7-year-old child our wilderness,” they became asking to hike the entire Appa- known as “the Barbarians.” lachian Trail, and then imagine (Continued on page 25) his parents saying okay. In “A

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Chamber and Allstate to host Lunch N’ Learn April 30 Rockie Bull and Allstate’s your FICA expenses each year Workplace Division will host and other topics such as cancer a Lunch and protection covLearn on Tueserage, accident day, April 30 income protecWant to go? at noon at the tion, heart and Carolina Foot- What: Lunch N’ Learn stroke disabilhills Chamber When: April 30, noon. i t y, 2 0 - y e a r of Commerce Where: Chamber office term life, and office. lunch will be He will disincluded. cuss options, RSVP to the answer questions and provide chamber by Monday, April 29 consultation regarding how by calling 828-859-6236. The to extend company benefits chamber office is located at without spending company 2753 Lynn Rd., Tryon. dollars, attracting and retaining - article submitted superior employees, reducing by Janet Sciacca

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In an illustrated 40-minute presentation followed by Q & A, Asher and Paul will describe the highlights of their experiences, hiking the trail, writing and illustrating the book and bringing the lessons of the trail back to their daily lives. Books will be available for sale and signing on the day of the event. To get to Walnut Creek Preserve’s Nature Center from the Tryon and Columbus area, take Hwy. 108 E and turn left on Hwy. 9 toward Lake Lure. Follow Hwy. 9 N for 5 miles and turn right onto McGuinn Road (at the Exxon station). Go 1 mile to the intersection with Big Level Road; turn left, go 2/10ths of a mile and take the first right onto Aden Green Road. Follow Aden green for 4/10ths of a mile and turn left on Herbarium Lane and into Walnut Creek Preserve. Take the first left onto Conservatory Lane, which takes you to the parking area for the nature center. Please note, Walnut Creek Preserve is privately owned and visitation is by invitation only. For more information or directions from another location,

please contact the Pacolet Area Conservancy at 828-859-5060 or email: landprotection@pacolet.org. PAC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit conservation organization (land trust) founded in 1989 to protect and conserve the area’s natural resources (PACs mission). PAC works with area landowners to ensure the long-term protection of their property through voluntary conservation easements (agreements), which enable landowners to maintain ownership of their property, preserving precious natural resources (open lands, forests, wildlife habitat, scenic vistas, farmland, stream banks, etc.), and potentially obtain significant federal, state and local tax benefits. PACs vision is a community living and growing in harmony with our natural resources and our goal is to provide a legacy that will endure and be valued by generations to come. PAC works diligently to provide leadership to encourage conservation and provide education programs emphasizing native species appreciation and responsible land use practices to help save the places you love. - article submitted by Pam Torlina

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Harry Reed, center, with coaches Zach Williams, Cary Davenport and Edgar Rodriquez. (photo submitted)

Reed to play tennis for Spartanburg Methodist College Harry Reed of Landrum High School has been awarded a Spartanburg Methodist College scholarship. Reed ranks 29th in the state for high school tennis players. He has trained with Carolina Jr. Tennis Program Coach Cary Davenport for six years. Reed’s coach in tennis at the present time is Edgar Rodriguez. “I love tennis, and I knew that

it could help with my financial academic career, so I applied to all the schools around the state. All the colleges I applied for have qualifications requiring solid academic standings for the applicants as well as good state tennis rankings,” said Reed. Reed wants to get stronger overall in his tennis career. – article submitted by Barbara Childs

Spartanburg Methodist College tennis coach Zach Williams looks on as Harry Reed signs scholarship papers. (photo submitted)

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Spring fishin’ report for Lake Adger and Lake Lanier It’s time to go fishin’! Spring may have felt like it never would arrive to some, but now, the fish are on the move. Lake Lure and Lake Life Adger are fishing very Outside well. Both lakes are putting out quite a few Four Walls big largemouth bass by Rob this year. Lake Adger is still McComas on a 2+ year upward trend of producing big fish. I’m not sure what to credit this to; lakes just tend to go thru up and down cycles, but whatever the reason, the lake is fishing as good as ever (at least in my lifetime). I have only heard of a few Muskie as of late, but they all were big (keeper class). Lake Lure is coming off a few lean years as far as big fish go, but this year is more like the Lake Lure of yesteryear. The white bass run in (Continued on page 28)

Rob McComas with a largemouth bass caught on Lake Lure. (photo submitted)

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Understanding causes of and preventing shin splints Now that warm weather’s here, of two ways. more folks are outside, and enjoy First is overexertion, like runwalking, running, tennis, basketball, ning on hard surfaces, exercising racquetball and hiking, among other too quickly after a long Winters lay foot bearing activities. off, poor shoe quality, or running on With all this uneven ground. Diet & Exercise though, often A second cause comes that ole by David Crocker of shin splints Spring time malis referred to as ady “shin splints,” and if you’ve ever biomechanical, and can be a bit had them, you know how painful, more complicated to diagnose. and aggravating they can be. Shin These have more to do with the splints are generally described as individual. Everyone walks and runs soreness that occurs in the front differently. Some have a short gait of the lower leg. Although pain- (stride), while others gait is long. ful, a shin splint isn’t usually an Most everyone, while walking or actual injury, but rather a syndrome running touches their outside heel or condition. So what is a shin splint down first, with their foot rotating anyway? inward to support them. Simply put, Shin splints (Tibial Stress Syn- some feet turn inward just enough drome), occur when one, or several (normal pronation), but some turn muscles (usually the anterior tibialis) in too much (over pronation), and are overworked, and pull on the some feet don’t turn in enough (untwo lower leg bones, the tibia (shin der pronation). Other biomechanical bone), and the fibula (calf bone). causes of shin splints can be flat feet, Shin splints are usually caused one walking or running with toes pointed

outward (duck feet) or toes pointed condition leather or tendons in one inward (pigeon toed). By the way, sitting. You need to do it (stretch) as a sprint coach I can tell you, the day after day. For treatment of shin fastest runners (sprinters) are almost splints, I recommend icing them (15 always pigeon toed. minutes at a time), several times a Now we know some causes of day, elevation, and rest. Wrapping shin splints, let’s go over some pos- you shins will also help. There are sible preventions and treatments. shin splint braces out there, but Obviously avoidance should be I’ve found that a 4-inch wide Ace your main goal, so if you have any bandage works well. physiological Diet or exerconditions with “Shin splints (Tibial Stress cise question? regard to your Email me at feet, visit your Syndrome), occur when one, dwcrocker77@ podiatrist. Make or several muscles (usually gmail.com. Or sure you have the anterior tibialis) are visit fitness4yourgood footwear. life.org. David R e m e m b e r overworked, and pull on Crocker of Lanwhen it comes the two lower leg bones, the drum has been a to shoes you get nutritionist and tibia (shin bone) and the what you pay master personal fibula (calf bone). for. trainer for 26 N e x t , years. He served strengthen your as strength direcleg muscles, but do so slowly. One tor of the Spartanburg Y.M.C.A., exercise I recommend is to sit in a head strength coach for the USCchair with legs out straight. Point Spartanburg baseball team, S.C. toes away from you (plantarflex- state champion girls gymnastic ion), hold for a few seconds, then team, and Converse college equespull toes toward you (dorsiflexion), trian team. He served as a water hold, then repeat. Also, stretch your safety consultant to the United States tendons. Tendons hold muscles to Marine Corps., lead trainer to L.H. bones, and are much like leather Fields modeling agency and taught in two ways. First, the more supple four semesters at USC-Union. Datendons are (stretched), the stronger vid was also a regular guest of the they can hold. Secondly, you can’t Pam Stone radio show.

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early April was a pretty good one, and if they weren’t harassed too much by anglers catching them on their run, they should have had a good spawn going by the temps and water levels. The crappie seemed to be late but on par too. Opening day of trout season didn’t sound all that great on Green River or Broad River. I haven’t heard of anyone catching limits, but the state usually does a good job stocking both rivers throughout the spring and early summer, so hopefully fishing should improve there. But thankfully there is always the delayed harvest section of the Green River, still one of the best programs, in my opinion, the state has done in

recent years. Most of the area lakes are fishing well, Wylie, Hickory, Hartwell; it’s a long list. This time of year it’s more important to just be fishing, than to worry about where to fish. As always, think about the years ahead. Handle all fish carefully, quickly, and return them all. They each have a role to play in their annual spawning ritual. Give them a couple of months to raise their brood, and then keep some for the frying pan. And I can’t stress the importance of releasing the big female brooders. These fish have the genes to grow more big fish. And a vast majority of people I have questioned agree that big fish don’t eat as well, and a photo or replica is better than a true mount, so please, let ‘em swim!

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New Frontiers Art Show at ICC Polk Campus The opening reception for class in woodcarving. Blackwell the “New Frontiers Art Show” teaches beginning drawing, interwill be held on Friday, April 26 mediate drawing, pen and ink, from 6-9 p.m. in the evening at mixed media and woodcarving at Isothermal Community College ICC. In addition, he offers open in Columbus. studio classes. Refreshments will be availBlackwell, born and raised able and the in Hendersonartists will be ville, served in Want to go? present. The the Air Force third annual art What: New Frontiers as an Air Force show by pres- Art Show reception artist. He lived ent and past stu- When: April 26, 6-9 p.m. in Alaska for 26 dents of Don years, moving Blackwell will Where: ICC Polk Campus, later to Hawaii continue to be Columbus and finally reon display for turning to Henthe month of dersonville in May at ICC, Polk Campus. 2004. He has been teaching Blackwell is a well-known local art since 1989. He says about artist who works in pen and ink, Hendersonville, “I love it here. watercolor, airbrush, oil, colored What is fascinating about this pencil, leather and woodcarving. community is the number of exThis year, in addition to visual tremely talented artists who live arts, woodcarvings will be on dis(Continued on page 30) play by students in Blackwell’s

Work of Don Blackwell’s students. (photo submitted)

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Spring has arrived Spring has arrived in all it’s glory started the store a year after James bringing with it beautiful sunshine was born and liked to joke that he filled days, cool evenings, flowers started the grocery so he could afand trees a bloom with bright colors, ford to feed his son. fields freshly turned and ready to This family store has been in bring forth summer crops, the per- Tryon since 1933, and although it fect backdrop for fun and festivities has been through some changes in our area. over the years, Cowan’s continThe May issue of our Life in Our ues to serve their customers with Foothills Magathe same great zine, which hit Publisher’s service, pleasthe streets yesconversation Notebook ant terday, has a full and laughs that line up of fun has always made by Betty Ramsey things to do and it an enjoyable see this spring. place to shop. Be sure to check out our community Next month’s issue will highlight calendar, which begins on page 8. similar family-owned businesses in Rich with community and his- Columbus and Landrum. tory, this month we feature several Thinking forward to summer businesses that have been around and how to keep the kids active? for more years than most of us Then you’ll want to check out our have birthdays. On our cover are summer camp listings on page 54. Clark Thompson and Judy Ward There are camps for all ages and of Thompson’s historic grocery activity levels, ranging from day store and Ward’s Grill in downtown camps to overnight, and prices to Saluda. The business has been in fit most budgets. Saluda since 1890 and is one of the For these stories and more, be oldest operating grocery stores in sure to pick up a copy of the May North Carolina. issue of Life in Our Foothills. If you haven’t met him already, Have a story you would like to we are pleased to introduce you see us cover, send us an email at to James Cowan, the proprietor betty.ramsey@tryondailybulletin. of Cowan’s (page 34). His father com

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in this area,” many of whom “did not realize they had the talent. It is a pleasure to find and develop that talent.” Blackwell’s students come from several neighboring counties, including sas Polk County and state that they enjoy Blackwell’s positive guidance and the fact that he encourages his students to learn from each other “It is the joy that Blackwell has in his art that is so special,” one student said. He began the art show three years ago so that his students would have the experience of exhibiting their art, and he wanted to share their talent with the com-

munity. Blackwell exhibits his art at Tryon Arts and Crafts School gift shop in Tryon, Kathleen’s in Saluda, the Heritage Museum Gift Shop in Hendersonville and One of a Kind Art Gallery in Micaville. Isothermal Community College is a center for continuing education for adults with courses offered in art, art history, creative writing, history, digital photography, computers, health and exercise, and agriculture/gardening. The Polk campus is located near St. Luke’s Hospital on Highway 108. For questions, directions, or to inquire about courses, please call 894-3092. New courses begin the first week in May. – article submitted by Betsy Sellers

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Goodie, a special needs shelter dog. Goodie recently graduated from Canine Good Citizen’s class, which was partially funded through the Sacha Fund. Since graduation, Goodie has been adopted. (photos submitted)

FHS encourages donations for Sacha Fund More than five years ago, Wayne and Ann Inks provided the seed money to Foothills Humane Society (FHS) to begin a fund in honor of their pet dog, Sacha. Every year they generously replenish the fund. They have one stipulation: use the fund to train dogs at the shelter and enhance their ability to find forever homes. Often the stories that precede the animal’s acceptance at the shelter are difficult. The history of the animal can lead to behavioral issues. FHS makes every effort to rehabilitate all special needs animal. For special dogs, the Sacha Fund is critical to success. Training by a variety of local dog

specialists assures that these dogs learn to trust adults and children, as well as interact well with Goodie other dogs and cats. In some cases, dogs are sent “off-site” from the shelter to work intensely with these specialists. They are given every opportunity to improve any behavioral problems, and this sets the stage for successful adoptions. FHS is an open-admission (Continued on page 32)

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Vera Benson, Jane Scarborough, Betty Waldowski, Jean Gregonis and Lois Ballentine chatting before their noodles come.

Laurel Hurst makes trip to Asheville Laurel Hurst residents recently made a trip to Asheville to eat at Doc Chey’s Noodle House. They tried all sorts of new treats including Pad Thai, Thai Shrimp Rolls and lettuce wraps. A couple of people even tried eating all of that with chopsticks. After a yummy lunch, residents walked down the street for some shopping at The Mast General Store. One resident, Vera Benson, said, “It’s always fun to try something new. Why not? That’s what keeps life interesting.” – article submitted by Jennifer Thompson

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shelter with the mission to save the lives of animals and has been recognized at the state and national level. Recently, FHS has seen a spike in admissions of dogs with special needs. New training programs and innovative use of local resources have shown dramatic and successful results…but with a cost. The fund is currently running out of money, and FHS is asking the public for donations to continue to offer answers and hope

Ve r a B e n s o n w e a r i n g h e r homemade necklace. (photos submitted)

for these dogs. Donations can be made by mail or on-line. Checks can be mailed to Foothills Humane Society, P.O. Box 126, Tryon, N.C. 28782. You are asked to note on the check memo line that the donation is made to “Sacha Fund.” Or for convenience, on-line donations can be done at www. foothillshumanesociety.org by simply going to “Donations” and clicking on “Sacha Fund” as an option. Major credit cards are accepted. – article submitted by Joyce Cox

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St. Luke’s Hospital recognizes mental health month For more than 60 years, our between our emotional, physical, country has celebrated May as spiritual and mental health” Mental Health Month to raise To help bring awareness to awareness about mental illnesses mental health, caring professionand the importance of mental als through St. Luke’s Hospital’s wellness for all. St. Luke’s Hos- Center of Behavioral Medicine pital invites you to join in this will provide free, confidential important observance which screenings to detect dementia began in 1949. on Wednesday, May 8, from 10 This year, St. Luke’s Hospi- a.m. – 3 p.m., at 56 Hospital tal is addressing this important Drive, Suite 4A, Columbus, loissue with this cated in the St. year’s theme, Luke’s Hospital Pathways to Medical Park. Want to go? We l l n e s s t o What: Free Confidential An appointment call attention to Dementia is necessary, strategies and Assessment please call 894approaches that 2408. help everyone When: May 8, 10:30 a.m. “According achieve well- - 3 p.m. to the U.S. Surness and good Where: 56 Hospital Dr., geon General’s m e n t a l a n d Suite 4A, report on menoverall health. tal health, more Columbus. “Good menthan half of all tal health is funAmericans with damental to overall health and is a severe mental illness fail to seek essential to personal well-being treatment,” adds Dr. Veser. “Many and the ability to lead a healthy, people do not receive treatment balanced, and productive life,” for mental health problems due to says Becky Brodar, RN, com- a lack of awareness of the probmunity outreach coordinator for lem, fear of stigma, or lack of acSt. Luke’s Hospital Center of cess to appropriate services. Yet, Behavioral Medicine. “Mental overall quality of life is greatly health problems can impair a improved when a person with a person’s thinking, feelings and mental health problem gets an behavior, and they can be serious early diagnosis and receives apand disabling.” propriate treatment.” “Wellness is essential to living The St. Luke’s Hospital Cena full and productive life,” said ter of Behavioral Medicine is a Dr. Belynda Veser, psychiatrist 10-bed, inpatient facility servfor St. Luke’s Hospital Center of ing adults age 55 and over. The Behavioral Medicine. “We may unit specializes in the diagnoses have different ideas about what and treatment of diseases such wellness means, but it involves a as depression, anxiety and panic set of skills and strategies prevent disorders, Alzheimer’s Disease the onset or shorten the duration and other dementias, Parkinson’s, of illness and promote recovery psychosis, bipolar and mood disand well-being. It’s about keeping orders and Schizophrenia. healthy as well as getting healthy.” Referrals are accepted from Dr. Veser said wellness is more physicians, social services, famthan absence of disease, “It in- ily, friends, community providers, volves complete general, mental assisted living and skilled nursing and social well-being. And mental facilities, or self referral. Staff is health is an essential component available for free in-home assessof overall health and well-being. ments to determine the appropriThe fact is our overall well-being (Continued on page 34) is tied to the balance that exists

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Howe of UNC-TV speaks at Rotary

Tom Howe, director and general manager of UNC-TV, was the guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Tryon. UNC-TV is the statewide public television network that was founded 50 years ago and provides quality programing throughout all of North Carolina. Howe provided an update on activities and programing of the television network and responded to questions from the Rotarians. Don Lyons, pictured at right, with Howe arranged the program. (Photo submitted by Bill Hillhouse)

Spaghetti dinner fundraiser at the Saluda Center There will be a spaghetti dinner fundraiser at the Saluda Center (64 Greenville St.) on Monday, April 29 beginning at 6 p.m. The fundraiser will raise money to purchase new furniture for the deck. Participants may dine in or take out their meal, which

consists of spaghetti, side salad, bread, drink and dessert. There will be a charge for adult and children’s plates. Anyone interested can stay and play bingo following the meal at approximately 7 p.m. – article submitted by Donna Carson

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of problems, but include psychotherapy, medications, home health care and hospitalization providing a structured therapeutic approach in an appropriate environment.” For more information about the St. Luke’s Hospital Center of Behavioral Medicine, call 828894-3525 ext. 3333. Caring for our community is another way St. Luke’s Hospital continues to provide exceptional care, close to home. - article submitted by Jennifer Wilson

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ate level of care. “Our program offers a holistic approach to health, giving attention to medical, psychological and social factors. Each patient’s treatment begins with an expert multi- disciplinary assessment performed by a team which then creates a master plan of treatment tailored to the individual patient’s needs,” explains Brodar. “Treatments vary based on the severity

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Local Korean War veterans honored April 28 Members of Chapter 265 of the North Carolina Korean War Veterans Association will visit Lebanon United Methodist Church on Sunday, April 28, to honor Medal of Honor recipient, Bryant H. Womack, and the other veterans buried in the cemetery. The program will begin with services by Pastor Ned Owens, followed by the NC Korean War Veterans Association program. The main speaker will be Captain Young Chang Ha, retired chaplain

from the U.S. Navy. Captain Ha, who was born in North Korea near the border with China, will tell about his childhood and how his father gathered the family together at the start of the war and, traveling in the dark of night to evade capture by the North Korean soldiers, fled to South Korea. He was only a small child when the family left their home. He will tell about his growing up in free South Korea and his chance

to come to the United States, his entry into the U.S. Navy, the Seminary and his retirement as a Navy Chaplain. Everyone is welcome to join us in this special, moving ceremony beginning at 11 a.m. Lebanon United Methodist Church is located at 2330 Big Level Road, Mill Spring, N.C., 28756. Chapter 265 of the North Carolina Korean War Veterans Association was formed in June 2002. One of their projects is to visit the burial

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sites of the three Medal of Honor recipients from the Korean War and to perform a ceremony to honor them for their service to our country. One Medal of Honor Recipient is still living, Corporal Rudolfo Hernandez. He was wounded by a number of pieces of shrapnel, grenades, bullets and was bayonetted in the face and back on the battlefield in Korea. He was declared dead when his comrades retook the hill they were occupying. But a medic saw his fingers moving as they were placing him in a body bag; they pushed his brains back into his skull and rushed him to an aid station. It took him many operations and three years before he could speak his first word and he had to learn to walk, speak and eat all over again. Korean War Veterans are now in their 70s or 80s. Rudy turned 82 on April 14 and celebrated with a visit from members of Chapter 265 at his home in Fayetteville, N.C. Another project of Chapter 265 is to build a Korean War Veterans Memorial to honor the 789 North Carolinians killed or missing in action during the Korean War. The memorial is located in Mint Hill, N.C., at the Park on Fairview located at the intersection of NC Highway 218 and Interstate 485. The memorial will have a fountain surrounded by four columns containing the names of 788 veterans that are still missing in action and may never be found. Once complete the Town of Mint Hill will maintain the memorial that will be open to the public at no charge. Visit www.koreanwarrnemorialnc.com for more information about the Korean War memorial. – article submitted by Becky Elliott

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Secrets to a long life found in Saluda “There is a magic made by melody: A spell of rest, and quiet breath, and cool Heart, that sinks through fading colors deep To the subaqueous stillness of the sea, And floats forever in a moongreen pool, Held in the arms of rhythm and of sleep.” ~ Elizabeth Bishop As dawn paints mornings, River dog and I take a short stroll, then head back to set up the coffee pot and snuggle back in bed for a “few more” minutes. Mondays being trash pick-up day, most folks pile trash bags and cans by the curb before 7 a.m. Of course, I can’t pass a trash heap without eying the ‘goods’. By the roadside was a wood coffee table: worn, but serviceable. I told myself NO, that as the professed pack rat I owned up to being last week, it was time to turn over a new leaf and just say NO. Over the years, dumpsters and curbsides have furnished me with a vintage wicker settee, shabby-chic wicker chair, a nice little oak nightstand, and so forth. I used to horrify my ex-husband by my unabashed love of scavenging and lack of shame of dumpster diving or ‘curbside pickup.’ He never understood it — and would wildly speed by whatever prize I’d spotted. (I’d just go back later on my own for the ‘find.’) To make a long story short, River and I moseyed back home without the table, intent on warm covers just a little longer. My noble leaf-change did not last. Eyes open, mind churning like a water wheel, oh the things I could do with that humble table. What a shame to send it to the landfill. Over and over the table called my name. Finally, I stuffed myself back into robe and slippers, easing out to retrieve that poor hapless table, lonesome and abandoned

Bonnie Bardos, Eva McCray and Richard Baker. We will be missing our Bill Ryan and John Waddill. Kathleen’s Gallery has an opening for Susie Welsh by Bonnie Bardos on April 26 from 5-8 p.m., among bags of trash. Pulling it featuring dogs of all sorts. A out, looking around to make portion of sales will benefit sure no one spotted this suspi- Foothills Animal Shelter. New cious pink-robed-garbage-thief- Frontiers Art Show, the third of-old-coffee-tables, I hauled annual art show of students of my rescued treasure home, Don Blackwell, will be held at delighted to discover the thing Isothermal Community College even had delicate metal caster in Columbus, with students on wheels: a major find. So much hand to visit and talk about art for pack rat reform any time over refreshments; opening reception is April 26 from 6-9 soon: I believe in recycling. Community: Saluda Wel- p.m.; the show runs throughout come Table is held every Tues- May. Also, don’t forget to mark day, dinner will be served from your calendar for the Saluda 5:30-7 p.m. in the fellowship Arts Festival on May 19. Saluda Tailgate Market hall of Saluda United Methodist Church. All welcome; dona- opens for the season Friday, May 3 at 4:30 p.m. tions accepted. Happy April birthdays to: Saluda School notes: Boxtop collection containers are Martha Ashley, Melody Giblocated in the Saluda Public son, Dave Prudhomme, Kaye Library, Saluda Post Office Vazquez, Cindy Keeter, Betty and Saluda Elementary School Anna Brown, Marion Fairey, Hope Pace, Diane Pace, Ruth Office. Picnic Time! To kick off the Anderson, Greaton Sellers, Clay Arrington North Caroliand Bonnie na Small Town Bardos. Main Street Want to go? Please reProgram, the What: Jamming in the member Fosp r o m o t i o n s Park Picnic t e r A rc h e r : committee since he’s only i s h o s t i n g a When: April 26, 6-8 p.m. 103, maybe “Jamming in Where: McCreery he’ll forgive the Park Pic- Park Pavilion me if I tell his nic” on April age. When I 26 from 6-8 p.m. at McCreery Park Pavil- ran into his wife Libby at the ion. Bring a picnic; music and eye doctor’s office recently, I good times on a spring evening! asked her how he’s managed Art Notes: Art Trek Tryon is to live so long, so well. She rethis weekend April 27-28 with sponded, “exercise, healthy liv36 area artists. All artists will ing, supplements, eating from a be featured in a gallery exhibit garden — tomatoes, and other at Upstairs Artspace from April good things from the earth.” 26 through May 25; a preview Makes sense to me. Thank you, dear readers for party will be held at the Upstairs, 49 S. Trade Street, Tryon, reading this column! Keep in April 26 from 5-8. Saluda artists mind if you have something of participating this year in Art note, feel free to contact me at Trek include: Stoney Lamar, bbardos@gmail.com; or 749Dale McEntire, Mark Gardner, 1153. You may also visit my Jim Carson, Jim Shackelford, website at bonniebardos.com

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Sunny View Elementary School Terrific Kids

These students from Sunny View Elementary School were honored recently as Terrific Kids. The Tryon Kiwanis Club sponsors the program, which recognizes students from each classroom for their good citizenship and hard work for the month. Students received a certificate of honor, a pencil, and a bumper sticker that identifies their parents’ car as having a Terrific Kid in the family. September winners were: (L to R) - Front row – Hayden Stull, Kelsey Shelton, Casper Gibson, Miranda Laughter, Cameron McDowell, Tailynn Nelon, Dalton Hinger, Elise Brandon, Jesse Stepp and Cloey Shelton; back row - Principal Kevin Weis, Christopher Hancock, Kahmarra Broe, Daniel Ruff, Coby Lee, Raphael Flores, Megan Blackwell, Sarah Strough, Tristan Mistler and Lynn Montgomery (Kiwanis). (photo submitted by Angela Hall)

Big band plus big chorus equals swing April 28 When Les Brown’s familiar “Sentimental Journey” with a full chorus is followed by the swinging instrumental, Benny Goodman’s “Sing, Sing, Sing” you will know that you are in for an exciting and memorable afternoon. Nostalgic music of the ‘40s featuring our own Community Chorus relives the big band era along side the 18 piece Ol’ 74 Jazz Band and it will be delivered live on Sunday, April 28 at the Polk County High School at 3 p.m. The program will combine chorus and band on Duke Ellington favorites “Take the A Train,” “Mood Indigo,” “Satin Doll” and “It Don’t mean a Thing” and you can watch and hear the rhythmic and challenging “Bah- dot –doot - dot –dah- bah- doo- dot” as only can be done by a full chorus. Also, on the program is a tribute to Cole Porter including “In the Still of the Night”, “Lets

Fall in Love” and “Night and Day.” “Stardust” will bring back the memory of Frank Sinatra and the Pied Pipers, which will feature the romantic solo by Chorus member Eddie Andrews and a backup group.

A panorama of George Gershwin’s most popular songs will bring an upbeat finish to the program. The Community Chorus is under the direction of Lesley Bush, accompanied by Pam McNeil.

The Ol’ 74 Jazz Band is directed by Seth Carson. All ticket proceeds go to the Rotary Club of Tryon Scholarship Fund. – article submitted by Art Brown

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How to avoid identity theft when you travel Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you recommend to help retirees guard against identity theft when traveling? My sister and her husband had their identity stolen while on vacation last year, and I want to make sure I’m protecting myself on my trip to Europe next month. ~ Paranoid Pam Dear Pam, Most people don’t realize that when you travel, your risk of identity theft increases. Here are a few simple steps you can take to protect yourself while you’re away. Alert your credit card companies: Before you leave, let them know when, where and how long you’ll be traveling. This helps their fraud departments stop bogus charges if your card is used where you’re not. And, it reduces the risk that your card will be frozen when you use it far from home. Secure your mail: Get a friend or neighbor to pick up your mail every day while you’re gone, or stop your mail at the post office. A full mailbox can be very inviting to identity thieves and burglars. Also, stop the newspaper, and don’t broadcast your travel plans on social networking websites. Clean out your wallet: Pickpockets love tourist destinations, so take only essential identifiers, like your driver’s license, and just two credit cards – carry one with you, and lock the other one in a hotel room safe in case your wallet

Savvy Senior gets stolen. Also, don’t ever carry your Social Security card in your wallet, and leave your checkbook home too. It’s also a good idea to make copies of your plane tickets, hotel reservations, passport, driver ’s license and credit cards, and leave them with a friend or relative who you can call in an emergency. And make a list of contact numbers of your credit card providers so you can call them if your pocket gets picked. Protect your smartphone: These are gold mines for ID thieves. If you use a smartphone, protect your personal information by using the security settings to lock your screen with a password. Then install a GPS location tracking app on your phone such as “Where’s My Droid” for Android devices, or if you’re an iPhone user, activate the built in “Find My iPhone” app. You can also set up your phone so that if it does get stolen, you can remotely erase its data. Your wireless carrier may offer this service, and many security apps include this feature. Use safe ATMs. If you need cash while you’re away, use ATMs that are located at banks. These are more secure than stand-alone ATMs which can be rigged to capture your card information that thieves can steal. Safeguard your hotel: Never leave your wallet, passport,

credit cards or other valuables lying around your hotel room. Either keep them with you or lock them up in the hotel safe. And if you have a laptop computer or tablet, get a locking device that lets you lock it to something fixed in the room. You local computer store can help you with this. Be careful with hotel computers and free Wi-Fi networks: Don’t access your personal accounts or disclose any of your financial information on hotel or other public computers or on public Wi-Fi networks. You never know what identitystealing software is at work. Freeze your credit: A temporary freeze denies access to your credit history, so ID thieves can’t open accounts in your name while you’re away, but it doesn’t stop you from using your credit card. To set up a freeze, contact each of the three credit bureaus – Equifax (equifax.com, 800-685-1111), Experian (experian.com, 888397-3742) and TransUnion (transunion.com, 877-3228228). It typically costs around $10 per credit bureau to freeze your account, and $10 to unfreeze it. If you’re going to be gone for an extended period of time this is a good extra protection. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

Wheat Creek Baptist Church celebrate anniversary The Wheat Creek Baptist Church family invites the public worship with them as they celebrate their pastor and first lady’s ninth anniversary on the fourth Sunday, April 28, at 3 p.m. The guest morning speaker will be Minister Dewey Edwards

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of Tennessee. The guest evening speaker will be Reverend Wallace Gregory of Gaffney, S.C. “We pray that you will be able to help us celebrate this great occasion. If you are unable to attend please be in prayer for us as we are expecting a mighty move of

God,” said Pastor Phillip Forney. “If we can ever be of service to you, please feel free to give us a call.” The church can be reached at 828-447-1482. – article submitted by Leslie Miller

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Saluda Center, Mondays, chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; line dance, 12:30 p.m.; Saluda Duplicate Bridge, 1:30 p.m. 828749-9245. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail. com or visit www.saluda.com. The Meeting Place Senior Center sing-along, 10 a.m.; senior fitness, 11 a.m.; bingo or bead class 12:30 p.m. 828894-0001. Christian Fellowship Luncheon TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mondays except holidays, noon - 1 p.m.; food, fellowship and discussion of relevant issues; interdenominational. The present study is The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living as if He Doesn’t Exist by Craig Groeschel. 859-5051. Chess Club, Mondays, 12:30 p.m., recreation room, LaurelHurst Apartments, Columbus. Open to anyone in community. 894-3336. Conference Tournament PCHS Golf at Grassy Creek Monday, April 29, 1 p.m. Polk girls soccer vs. Owen (JV at 5 p.m. / Varsity at 7 p.m.) Alcoholics Anonymous Mondays, 5:30 p.m., Tryon United Methodist Church, New Market Road in Tryon. Male Domestic Abuse Intervention Program Mondays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Landrum Library, yoga class 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Limited to first 30 people for small fee. Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 8 p.m., Columbus Presbyterian Church. 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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