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Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Lennie’s Kids fund now has its tax-free account up and running. If you wish to contribute before the end of the year, you can contact Lennie Rizzo at 828-859-5835 and he will explain the procedure. All donations will remain anonymous unless otherwise specified.

Lennie’s Kids provides medical care to abused and neglected animals through donations from the community. See page 26 for his latest story.

••• Visit Heartwood Gallery at 21 Main Street, Saluda to pick up friendship star ornaments being sold as a Christmas community fundraiser to benefit Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry. All proceeds go to Outreach.

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

Today

Saluda Center, Friday events: chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; Trash Train, 10 a.m.; NA Meeting, 8 p.m. For more activities, (Continued on page 2)

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Friday, December 21, 2012

Only 50 cents

Alan Peoples, Mason Umlauf and Jenny Wolfe decked out in festive costumes for the Reindeer Games. (photo by Leah Justice)

Reindeer Games collect 1,700 cans of food

by Samantha Hurst

Crest High School won the reindeer roundup award for donating more than 400 cans of food during Polk County High School’s Reindeer Games held Wednesday, Dec. 19.

The annual Reindeer Games, a track and field event, is held to benefit Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry. Participating students from various high schools are asked to donate one canned food item as their entry fee. Crest High

School donated 469 cans, according to Tryon mayor and PCHS coach Alan Peoples. Peoples said Polk students couldn’t be outdone and although they originally only (Continued on page 3)

Tryon approves water shortage response plan Polk currently in moderate drought

by Leah Justice

The Town of Tryon approved an updated water shortage response plan this week after more than a year of concerns with the state’s

Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties

recommended restrictions during times of drought.

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email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www.saluda.com.

The Meeting Place Senior Center, Friday activities include movie matinee at 10 a.m. and bingo or movie at 12:30 p.m. 828894-0001.

TPS Holiday Show, runs through Dec. 22. Stop by 26 Maple Street in Tryon, ThursdaySaturday, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Seniors on Sobriety (SOS) AA Meeting, Fridays at noon, Polk County Chamber of Commerce Building, 2753 Lynn Rd. (Hwy 108), Tryon. 828-894-0293.

Wreath-making workshop, The Mill Spring Ag Center is hosting a wreath-making workshop every Friday until Dec. 21 from 5-7 p.m. and every Saturday until Dec. 22 from 1-3 p.m.

American Legion Post 250, weekly bingo games, Fridays, 7 p.m., 43 Depot St., Tryon. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Smoke-free.

Foothills Astronomy Club, meets the third Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at FENCE in the great room. Enter through the back of the building and ask for Jessie Willard. Free.

Narcotics Anon., Saluda Senior Center, Friday, 8 p.m.

Saturday

Green Creek Community Center, Zumba class, Saturdays, 9 a.m.

Grassroots Art Project, holds art classes to benefit Lennie’s Fund

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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.

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.

TPS Holiday Show, runs through Dec. 22. Stop by 26 Maple Street in Tryon, ThursdaySaturday, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Tryon Fine Arts Center, Oil painting class for teens with Margaret Curtis, Saturdays, noon - 3 p.m.

Wreath-making workshop, The Mill Spring Ag Center is hosting a wreath-making workshop every Friday until Dec. 21 from 5-7 p.m. and every Saturday until Dec. 22 from 1-3 p.m.

Regeneration Group, Saturday, 4 p.m., Ashley Meadows Community Room. There is Christ-centered help for all addictions. Join us to find freedom from unhealthy habits. Will meet every Saturday at 4 p.m. For more information, call Lorna Dever at 828-817-1544.

Monday

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Mondays, Harmon Field/Tryon, 7 a.m. - noon.

Saluda Center, Mondays, chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; line dance, 12:30 p.m.; Saluda Duplicate Bridge, 1:30 p.m. 828-7499245. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www.saluda.com.

The Meeting Place Senior Center, sing-along, 10 a.m.; senior fitness, 11 a.m.; bingo or bead class 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001.

Christian Fellowship Luncheon, TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mondays except holidays, noon - 1 p.m.; food, fellowship and discussion of relevant issues; interdenominational. 859-5051.

Saluda Center, Monday activities include line dancing at 12:30 p.m. For more information visit Saluda.com.

Friday, December 21, 2012

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Today

Tomorrow

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Partly cloudy Saturday: Sunny, with no chance of rain. High 54, low 31.

Moon Phase

Sunny

Sunday: Cloudy, with 10 percent chance of rain. High 58, low 40.

Monday: Cloudy, with 10 percent chance of rain. High 53, low 44.

Wednesday’s weather was: High 66, low 46, no rain.

Obituaries Brenda Burns, p. 12 Gary Drummond, p. 12

AAUW, meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the Tryon Presbyterian Church fellowship hall.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 5:30 p.m., Tryon United Methodist Church, New Market Road in Tryon.

Green Creek Community Center, line dance classes (ultra beginner and beginner/intermediate), Monday’s 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the gym.

Male Domestic Abuse Intervention, Mondays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340.

Landrum Library, free yoga classes. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Limited to first 30 people.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 8 p.m., Columbus Presbyterian Church.

Tuesday

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Tuesdays, Ozone Drive and Hwy. 176, Saluda.

Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym.

The Meeting Place Senior Center, beginner/intermediate pilates, 8:30 a.m.; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; devotions and art class, 10 a.m.; Let’s move...Let’s move dance, 10:30 a.m.; bingo, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001.

House of Flags Museum, open Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.,

33 Gibson Street, Columbus.

Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free.

LIFECare of Polk County/ Adult Day Health Care, provides services Monday - Friday.

Pet therapy every Tuesday is an opportunity for participants to interact with a trained pet therapy dog in a safe and meaningful environment. Call 828-894-2007 for more info.

Landrum Library, Book Discussion Group, fourth Tuesday every month, 10:30 a.m. at the library. 864-457-2218.

Cracker Barrel, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, conference room, Congregational Church.

Women to women support group, first and third Tuesdays of each month, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Steps to HOPE, 60 Ward Street, Columbus. 828-894-2340.

Al-Anon Family Group, meets Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Saluda Senior Center, 64 Greenville Street, Saluda, one half block off Main Street (U.S. Hwy. 176 S.), 828-749-2251 (Saluda) or 1-800286-1326.

VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Polk Memorial 9116, meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Womack building in Columbus.

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collected over 200 cans they went back and had parents purchase more to donate.

“You can’t go wrong helping people,” Peoples said.

After the last minute collection PCHS donated 473 cans.

Last year’s games collected approximately 1,300 cans of food to benefit Outreach. This year Peoples estimates they collected 1,700 cans.

Peoples said during council’s Dec. 18 meeting that his runners like to participate in the Reindeer Games above any other meet because it raises food and money for Polk County residents in need.

Crest track coach Brian Soash said they made it a Crest initiative this year with the middle school and high school bringing cans of food for the cause.

Polk’s Amanda Simoncic thought of the games and created this year’s first Reindeer RoundUp award.

PCHS coaches Alan Peoples and Amanda Simoncic with Crest Coach Brian Soash and Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry Executive Director Carol Newton. (photo by Leah Justice)

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The town’s new plan, approved on Tuesday, Dec. 18, follows the state drought monitor, which is updated every Thursday at ncdrought.org.

Currently Polk County is under moderate drought conditions, which according to Tryon’s water %// 1:5-0) 0%-/ (%14 8-1(453)%0 1)5 F3)) 45-0%5)4 828-894-6183 shortage response plan, customers )// ,21) S)1-23 -4'26154 should be under voluntary water restrictions, including not watering yards or washing vehicles.

2x2 F tfn Tryon’s concerns with the state’s recommended plan included charges to customers an additional who go over minimum water usage durMerry Christmas and thanks 0TFN5FRI - INDD - pageIV 15(exceptional drought) ing stages to all of our and stage V (water crisis). Comwonderful customers! missioner Wim Woody particularly expressed concern with the state Jeff and Kim Clement, calling for charging customers 50 Danny Peùa, Simon Ziegler and 100 percent when more than Tryon Mountain Hardware minimum water was used. Tryon decided to change the percentages to 10 and 20 percent for persons during the last two stages who use water above the town’s minimum usage.

In the event the town enters stage IV water restrictions, Tryon’s water shortage response plan states “a surcharge of 10 percent of the minimum usage rate will be added to each water bill where customer usage surpasses minimum usage.

If customer usage is equal or more than double the minimum usage rate, a surcharge of 20 percent of the minimum usage rate will be added.�

Tryon’s plan calls for officials to implement voluntary or mandatory restrictions according to the drought monitor. When the drought monitor

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puts Polk County in abnormally dry conditions, Tryon will be under the stage 0 classification, which calls for mandatory conservation.

Customers are asked to limit water usage, such as limiting watering lawns and gardens, car washing, running faucets, limiting clothes washing and showering instead of bathing.

When the drought monitor classifies Polk County in moderate drought conditions, Tryon is under stage 1 restrictions and it becomes unlawful for customers along with stage 0 measures to water lawns and gardens, wash automobiles and fill swimming pools, among other restrictions.

Stage II restrictions will be enacted when the drought monitor classifies Polk as in a severe drought, which is when mandatory restrictions begin. Besides stage 0 and stage 1 restrictions, stage II includes it being unlawful to serve drinking water in restaurants and running non-recyclable watercooled air conditioners.

Stage III is implemented when the drought monitor classifies Polk County in an extreme drought and adds mandatory restrictions such as drafting water out of ponds and rivers for fire protection and using disposable utensils and plates at all eating establishments.

At stage IV mandatory water restrictions, or when Polk is in an exceptional drought, the plan requires the town fire department to bring in non-potable water by truck to be used for toilet flushing and other uses where potable water (Continued on page 7)

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Polk district court results In Polk County District Court zone. Hill was fined $91 and court held Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012 costs.

Marcus Terry Hines was conwith Judge Athena F. Brooks presiding, 159 cases were heard. Some victed of possession of drug paracases were continued, dismissed or phernalia. Hines was sentenced to sent to superior court. one year unsupervised probation, The following persons were a $50 fine and court costs.

Christopher Cal Laurer was convicted of a crime (names are printed as they appear in court convicted of operating a vehicle records): with impaired equipment. Laurer Larry Eugene Belue was con- was fined $40 and court costs.

Keith Michael Lusk was convicted of assault on a female.

Belue was sentenced to one year victed of two counts of misdeunsupervised probation, a $150 meanor possession of stolen goods fine and court costs. and larceny by trick. Lusk was Kyle Daniel Bonnell was con- sentenced to two years supervised victed of speeding 90 mph in a 65 probation, $5,000 in restitution and mph zone. Bonnell was fined $90 court costs. and court costs.

Bradley Kyle MayHue was Christopher C. Booker was convicted of speeding 74 mph in convicted of a 65 mph zone. intoxicated Mayhue was Court Results and disruptive. fined $30 and Booker was sencourt costs. tenced to one day in jail with credit Timothy James Miller was for time served. convicted of level 1 driving while Dale Bradley Jr. was convicted impaired, two counts of driving of possession of marijuana up to ½ while license revoked and failure ounce and possession of drug para- to maintain lane control. Miller phernalia. Bradley was sentenced was sentenced to 18 months suto one year unsupervised proba- pervised probation, 30 days in jail tion, a $100 fine and court costs. with credit for seven days, $600 in Joseph Derek Brown was con- restitution, a $100 fine and court victed of driving while license costs for driving while impaired revoked. Brown was sentenced to and 18 months supervised probaone year unsupervised probation, a tion, a $200 fine and court costs for $200 fine and court costs. driving while license revoked and Stephanie Lynne Bryan was failure to maintain lane control. convicted of speeding 70 mph in William Douglas Pollard was a 65 mph zone and possess/manu- convicted of driving while license facture fraudulent identification. revoked. Pollard was sentenced Bryan was sentenced to one year to six days in jail with credit for unsupervised probation, a $50 fine time served. and court costs.

Michael Dewayne Smith was Stacey Lea Clark was convicted convicted of speeding 92 mph in a of speeding 92 mph in a 65 mph 65 mph zone. Smith was fined $92 zone. Clark was fined $92 and and court costs. court costs.

Elijah Michael Stack was conScott Evan Ellis was convicted victed of speeding 29 mph in a 20 of misdemeanor probation viola- mph zone. Stack was fined $30 and tion. Ellis’ probation was revoked court costs. and sentenced to 10-12 months Charles Wade Steiner was at the N.C. Department of Cor- convicted of failure to comply rections. with monies, two counts of level 2 Duane Michael Geiler was driving while impaired, felony posconvicted of speeding 74 mph in a session of cocaine, driving while 65 mph zone. Geiler was fined $30 license revoked and second degree and court costs. trespassing. Steiner’s probation Jason Shane Hill was convicted (Continued on page 7) of speeding 91 mph in a 65 mph

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was transferred to supervised probation for failure to comply with monies, sentenced to two years supervised probation, seven days

• Water shortage (continued from page 4)

is not required. The National Guard may also be asked to assist the town during stage IV restrictions by use of their “water buffalo” wagons.

The town during stage IV restrictions is to establish an account with a potable water bottling company in preparation of buying large amounts of bottled water.

Stage IV is the first state of emergency and can also be declared when water stops running over the weir of the Lake Lanier Dam. Stage V restrictions would mean customers are not allowed to use the town’s water for any reason.

The town would purchase potable water for its customers to

in jail, a $200 fine and court costs for each driving while impaired count and sentenced to two years supervised probation and court costs for possession of cocaine, driving while license revoked and second degree trespassing. pick up, the level of Lake Lanier will be monitored frequently and if the pumps become inoperable a boil water notice shall be issued for all water coming from the town’s water treatment plant. At stage V restrictions, Tryon will also contact the N.C. Department of Natural Resources to ask for the governor of North Carolina for assistance during the water shortage emergency.

Tryon has held public input opportunities regarding the proposed water shortage response plan and since council’s approval of the plan on Tuesday, the town will send the plan to the state for its final approval.

The water shortage response plan has to be updated every five years and approved by the state.

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Lee Cudd Road closure The North Carolina Depart- ton. The contractor will have ment of Transportation closed until April 8, 2013, to complete the Lee Cudd Road east of construction.

Columbus beginning Monday, For real-time travel inforDec. 10, to replace the bridge mation at any time, call 511, over Hensons visit www.ncdot.gov/travel Creek.

The new bridge will be or follow NCA signed detour directs wider and safer than the DOT on Twits o u t h b o u n d existing bridge, which t e r a t w w w. motorists to ncdot.gov/ travel/twitfollow Poors does not meet current Ford Road to construction standards. t e r. A n o t h e r Chesnee Road, option is NCturn left and DOT Mobile, follow Chesnee Road to Tanner a phone-friendly version of the Road, then turn left again to NCDOT website. To access it, rejoin Lee Cudd Road. North- type “m.ncdot.gov” into the bound motorists will follow the browser of your smartphone. same route in reverse.

Then, bookmark it to save The new bridge will be wid- for future reference. NCDOT er and safer than the existing Mobile is compatible with the bridge, which does not meet iPhone, Android and some current construction standards. newer Blackberry phones.

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Protecting patients and staff of St. Luke’s Hospital The flu season has arrived, and St. Luke’s Hospital has implemented the flu policy hospital-wide due to the recent positive results in patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with influenza like illness (ILI). St. Luke’s

Hospital would like to urge residents who have not yet been vaccinated to get their flu vaccine.

To protect our patients, visitors and staff, patients with ILI symptoms are required to wear a mask when outside of a patient

room such as in the ED lobby, transport, ambulating in hallways, waiting room, chapel, etc.

All visitors are asked to refrain from visiting if they have ILI symptoms.

St. Luke’s Hospital also requires staff members to wear a

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mask if they declined the influenza vaccine or if they have not yet developed immunity (it has not been more than two weeks since vaccination.) This is for the community’s safety.

“The flu can often be much worse than the common cold,” said Thomas Dashiell, MD and Hospitalist of St. Luke’s Hospital. “Colds will generally last a few days, while the flu can last much longer. Complications from colds are relatively minor, but seasonal flu can lead to pneumonia and hospitalizations. If you have symptoms or complications, it’s important to see your doctor.”

The common cold and flu are both contagious viral infections.

Because these two types of illnesses have similar symptoms, it can be difficult to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone. Nasal congestion, sore throat and sneezing are common with colds according to Dr. Dashiell. Both colds and flu bring coughing, headache and chest discomfort.

“With the flu, though, you are likely to run a high fever for several days and have headache, body aches, fatigue and weakness,” he said.

Flu symptoms are usually more severe than cold symptoms and come on quickly. Symptoms of seasonal flu include sore throat, fever, headache, muscle aches and soreness, congestion and cough.

“Despite precautions, many people will catch a cold or the flu this year,” Dr. Dashiell said.

“If you become ill, the most important thing to do is stay home and rest so that you get well and you don’t infect others. If you develop worsening of your condition or complications, it is important to seek additional medical attention.”

If you come to St. Luke’s Hospital seeking treatment from the flu, Dr. Dashiell stressed that the medications used to treat (Continued on page 10)

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Preventative measures If you become ill with flu-like symptoms, Dr. Thomas Dashiell recommends the following: • Stay home and avoid contact with other people, except to seek medical care.

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• Adults can use over-the-counter cold and flu medicines to get relief from fever and aches. Over-thecounter cough and cold medicines should not be given to children under age 4. Contact your doctor for advice regarding treatment of children under the age of 4.

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the flu are not curative but can lessen the severity of symptoms and decrease the duration of illness by about 24 hours.

Lori Rothell, RN and Infection Preventionist says, “St. Luke’s employees have been briefed about procedures regarding flu prevention, according to CDC (Center for Disease Control) guidelines. We have posted visitation restrictions.

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Tryon petitions state to amend charter Change includes switch to joint planning/zoning board

by Leah Justice

The Town of Tryon will petition the N.C. General Assembly to amend the town charter because the town’s practices concerning its planning and zoning board do not match the charter.

Tryon Town Council met Tuesday, Dec. 18 and approved petitioning the state for the change.

Commissioner George Baker voted against the motion saying he doesn’t agree with the town having a joint planning and zoning board.

The town’s charter currently states that the town has a planning board and a separate zoning board of adjustment. The amended charter will say the town has a board of planning and adjustment and also change the board from

a 10-member board to its current seven-member board.

“I do not now or have ever agreed with combining the boards,” said commissioner Baker.

Town attorney Bailey Nager said when the board is a planning board, it acts as an advisory board and when the board is the board of adjustment it acts in a quasijudicial function.

“I just don’t like it,” Baker said. “Switching hats in a meeting confuses me.”

Tryon decided to combine the boards in 2009 after experiencing difficulty in finding volunteers for two separate boards. The zoning board of adjustment hears appeals and variances to ordinances, which is rare.

The town is also asking the state to change its charter to read that the town clerk report to the board of commissioners instead of the town manager.

Obituaries

Friday, December 21, 2012

Obituaries

Brenda Burns

Gary Drummond

Brenda Burns of Tryon passed into eternal rest on Dec. 13, 2012.

Born in 1954, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Memory L. Burns and Mrs. Annie Gaston Burns.

Paternal grandparents were the late Memory Burns Sr. and Mrs. Albertha Frye Burns and maternal grandparents were the late W.C. and Mrs. Annie Moore Gaston.

Burns was a retired educator and a dedicated member of the St. Luke CME Church and Good Shepherd Episcopal Church of Tryon.

Visitation begins at 10 a.m. followed by the funeral services on Saturday, Dec. 22 at 11 a.m. at St. Luke CME Church, 462 Markham Road, Tryon. Funeral services officiated by Rev. Barbara Phillips, pastor and father Walter Bryan, pastor of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church.

Services have been entrusted to Cannon and Sons Mortuary.

William Gary Drummond, 56, of 1516 Golf Course Road died December 19, 2012. He was son of Marvin Drummond of Simpsonville and the late Fay McCoy Drummond and husband of Jennie Kay Drummond.

In addition to his wife and father, he is survived by a brother, Dean Drummond of Greenville, S.C. and a sister, Sandra Tinker of Simpsonville, S.C. The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. Friday, December 21, 2012 at Petty Funeral Home.

Memorial services will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home chapel conducted by Rev. Ted Gaines.

Memorials may be made to MUSC Health Sciences Foundation (Melanoma) in memory of Gary Drummond 18 Bee St, MSC 450, Charleston, S.C., 29425.

Condolences may be left at www.pettyfuneralhome.com.

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Tryon, NC Great Value! $125,000.

Cozy in-town cottage. Walk to town from this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on over an acre. Yard is fully fenced, plenty of stonework, shed and outbuilding. Great in-town home!

Roberta Heinrich 828-817-5080

Landrum, SC $109,000.

1500+ sqft 3BR/2BA Townhome in a great in town location. Move in condition - all on one level - w/ oak floors - fireplace - large deck extra storage. A bargain at just under $72. per sqft. Mickey Hambright 828-817-1796

Beech Tree Hollow- $378,250.

11.82 acres in Beech Tree Hollow with Caroland Farms trail access. The only BTH tract that allows horses. Pasture is ready to fence and Seller will include the custom house plans by Al Platt (architect in Brevard, NC) and the site plan for a 3BR/3.5BA home. Site plan was done by Jerry Snow (landscape architect in Asheville, NC).

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This farmette is situated on a quiet road just minutes from Meadowbrook Golf Course.

Cozy cottage with updated plumbing, vinyl tilt out windows, a newer hot water heater. 4.46 acres. Roberta Heinrich 828-817-5080

Cottages of Landrum $223,900. MLS#432392 Many upgrades in this 3BR/3BA 2700 sqft home. HW floors, ceramic tile, granite counters, crown molding, fireplace. Gated community, pool. Convenient to town, schools & I-26.

Jackie Brouse 828-285-1870 agent owned

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Landrum, SC-Rolling, wooded land with several options for a building site in a private and quiet subdivision. Winter mountain view of Glassy Mountain and surrounding hillsides. 6.25 acres offered at $132,000. Roberta Heinrich 828-817-5080 Columbus, NC- Unrestricted, wooded tract located only minutes to the Green Creek Equestrian Park. Property is terraced and was farmed in the past. Clear for pasture or farming, great place to plant a vineyard. 15.98 acres offered at $106,000. Roberta Heinrich 828-817-5080 Red Fox CC - Great 2.62 lot with several nice building sites located in Red Fox Country Club. Not on golf course - wooded and private.

Mickey Hambright 828-817-1796 Campobello, SC - Beautiful lay of land with many opportunities – 37 Acres - horse farm, raise livestock, develop, build your dream home and enjoy the rural setting. 1.5 acre fishing pond, 50x30 Steel 3 sided building. Mickey Hambright 828-817-1796 / Madelon Wallace 864-316-3484

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Is there a Santa Claus?

Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote to the editor of New York’s The Sun asking for help in answering one of childhood’s most lingering questions.

Francis Pharcellus Church, veteran newspaperman at the Sun, penned the paper’s response as an unsigned editorial that published Sept. 21, 1897.

Since that time, both Virginia’s letter and the newspaper’s response have become part of the American fabric; both are published below in their entirety.

Church’s words, just as they did in 1897, ring true today.

Dear Editor: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, “If you see it in THE SUN it’s so.” Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus?

- Virginia O’Hanlon.

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no Santa Claus! It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no childlike “Virginia, your little friends are faith then, no poetry, no romance wrong. They have been affected by to make tolerable this existence. the skepticism of a skeptical age. We should have no enjoyment, They do not believe except [what] except in sense and sight. The they see. They think that nothing eternal light which childhood fills can be which is not comprehensi- the world would be extinguished.

Not believe in Santa Claus! ble by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s You might as well not believe in fairies! You or children’s, get your are little. In this Publisher’s might papa to hire men great universe Notebook to watch in all of ours man is a the chimneys on mere insect, an

by Betty Ramsey Christmas Eve ant, in his intelto catch Santa lect, as compared with the boundless world about Claus, but even if they did not see him, as measured by the intel- Santa Claus coming down, what ligence capable of grasping the would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that whole of truth and knowledge.

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa there is no Santa Claus. The most Claus. He exists certainly as love real things in the world are those and generosity and devotion exist, that neither children nor men can and you know that they abound see. Did you ever see fairies dancand give to your life its highest ing on the lawn? Of course not, beauty and joy. Alas! How dreary but that’s no proof that they are would be the world if there were not there. Nobody can conceive or

imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world.

You tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest man that ever lived, could tear apart.

Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding. No Santa Claus! Thank God! He lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood.”

On behalf of my family and all of us at the Tryon Daily Bulletin, I hope you and your family have a very merry Christmas.

Betty Ramsey is the publisher of the Tryon Daily Bulletin. Her email address is betty.ramsey@ tryondailybulletin.com

This holiday season, please remember that your local non-profit hospice agency cares for families in North & South Carolina 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. Your support helps make this happen!

Gifts are needed and welcomed for Hospice care Palliative care Bereavement services The Hospice House And come in all shapes and sizes!

Memorial gifts Honorary gifts Monthly donations Gifts of Stock and IRA designations Bricks & Pavers for the Path of Remembrance Hospice House naming opportunities

Thank you for including us in your generosity!

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that at 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 7, 2013, in the R. Jay Foster Hall of Justice, Womack Building, 40 Courthouse Street, Columbus, NC 28722, the Polk County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the following ordinance: An Ordinance Concerning Development Activities on Steep Slopes; repealing the Mountainside & Ridgeline Protection Ordinances for both the zoned and unzoned portions of Polk County; enacting a new Steep Slope Ordinance regulating development activities on slopes which equal or exceed thirty percent.

Copies of the proposed ordinance are available for review or purchase (at a nominal cost) in the County Manager’s Office in the Womack Building. They are also available online at www.polknc.org. Please take notice that the Board of Commissioners may enact all, one or more portions, or none of the proposed ordinance, and may amend the text of the ordinance subsequent to the public hearing. For additional information about this ordinance contact County Planner, Cathy Ruth, at (828) 894-­‐‑2732.

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Can social security checks be garnished?

Dear Savvy Senior, I have some outstanding debts and would like to find out if my Social Security checks can be garnished. What can you tell me? ~ Old and Indebt Dear Old, Whether your Social Security benefits can be garnished depends on to whom you owe money. Banks and other financial creditors, for example, can’t touch your Social Security checks. But if Uncle Sam is collecting on a debt, some of your benefits are fair game. Here’s what you should know.

Creditor protections If you have credit card debts, medical bills, unpaid personal loans or pay day loans, you’ll be happy to know that your Social Security benefits are safe from your creditors (those you owe).

But, be aware that your creditors can still take legal action against you to recover what you owe them, and depending on your state’s law, they may be able to garnish your wages and tap into other allowable assets, if you have any. But they can’t take the money you receive from Social Security. Nor can they touch Supplemental Security Income (SSI), veteran’s benefits, federal employee and civil service retirement benefits, and benefits administered by the Railroad Retirement Board Administration.

To ensure your Social Security or other government benefits are protected from creditors, you need to have them direct deposited into your bank account, or to a Direct Express Debit MasterCard account (see godirect.org). Benefits deposited by check into your bank account aren’t protected. Also, be sure you don’t transfer your benefits to another account, or else the protection is void. And don’t have credit cards or other loans

at the bank where your benefits are deposited. Money owed to a bank, if it also holds the deposit account, can be frozen.

Government garnishment If, however, you owe money to Uncle Sam, it’s a very different story. The federal government can garnish a portion of your benefits for repayment of several types of debts, including federal income taxes, federal student loans, child support and alimony, nontax debt owed to other federal agencies, defaulted federal home loans and certain civil penalties. (If you receive SSI, those benefits cannot be garnished under any circumstance.)

How much can actually be garnished depends on what you owe. If you owe back taxes to the IRS, 15 percent of your Social Security benefits can be taken each month until the debt is paid in full. The government uses the Federal Payment Levy Program to garnish your payments.

If you owe money on a student loan – it doesn’t matter how long ago you were in school – the first $750 of your monthly benefits is off-limits to garnishment. After that, the government can shave off up to 15 percent.

And if you owe past or current child or spousal support you could lose as much as 50 to 65 percent of your benefits. Delinquent child support and alimony cases are processed through the national Court Ordered Garnishment System. In these situations, the maximum reduction to your benefits depends on the state where you live. The garnishment is limited to either the maximum allowed under state law or the maximum under the Consumer Credit Protection Act, or CCPA, whichever is less.

You also need to know that

Savvy Senior

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O.P. Earle spelling bee champs Cr uz Lopez-Perez, a third grader, won the 2012-2013 O.P. Earle School Spelling Bee. Runner-up was Duncan Munday, also a third grade student at O.P. Earle. The school wide spelling bee was held on Dec. 12 in the school gym. (photo submitted by Dawn Lynch)

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before your Social Security benefits are garnished, you’ll receive several letters of notice from the IRS, and be given ample opportunity to make a pay arrangement. If you don’t, the agency will start docking your monthly checks.

Get help If you believe your accounts are being frozen or garnished improperly, you’ll need to seek legal help. The American Bar Association provides links to free and low-cost legal help in your area at findlegalhelp.org.

Or, call the Eldercare Locator at 800-677-1116 for referrals.

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.

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Remember When

by Garland Goodwin

I have two columns already written, but I think the December column should be about Christmas, so they will have to wait. Like Thanksgiving, a gathering of family and friends makes for a happy and memorable time. And since this column is about the olden days, as my kids refer to my childhood, let’s go back about 75 years. Y’see what I mean?

The earliest Christmas I can remember, we were living in Rockingham and I was 3 years old. I had a new brother born in October, who had pretty well taken over my mother’s attentions. My dad still had his good job as a lieutenant on the infant North Carolina Highway Patrol, so we had a big tree, beautifully decorated and there were lots of presents beneath it.

I remember getting a pedal car

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Wishing you a memorable Christmas with a steering wheel and a toy stake-bed truck with battery-powered headlights. Wonderful! The next year found us living on Rippy Hill with my mom’s folks and my dad working at any odd jobs he could find. He did not survive an auto accident a few years later, so most of my Christmases were meager in terms of presents, but huge in terms of family gatherings.

My mom had five siblings, so there were plenty of aunts, uncles and cousins. They all came to Mama Rippy’s for a big dinner on Christmas Day. There was more good food and fellowship than I can describe. But I will try.

There was always baked ham and lots of fried chicken (I never saw a chicken with so many legs!)

There were plenty of canned veggies and all kinds of bread, cakes and pies. Butter came to the table in a big bowl, and there were gallons of iced tea for the grown-ups and milk for the kids. The girls set the

tables and their mothers all brought their best dish. When the feast was finally ready, Mama Rippy would declare in her biggest voice, “The fatted calf is on the scaffold high.”

The mothers fixed plates for their kids and we ate at card tables or doll furniture, depending on how big we were. All the leaves were put in the big dining table so most adults ate there. Some mothers with younger children dutifully ate with us, perhaps to keep order? An interesting observation, at least to me, is that all the food on the table was grown there on the farm. About the only “bought” things were the salt, pepper, sugar and tea. Yes, even the meal and flour were ground at the mill in Lynn from corn and wheat raised on Rippy Hill.

Santa Claus had come to each home already, but there were lots of packages under Papa Rippy’s big cedar tree, cut only days before from his own land. The cedar was chosen for the aroma that followed

it into the house and lingered still.

The ritual was that he would hand out presents one at a time and everyone would watch the opening. Clothes had to be tried on and admired. We boys hated to get clothes. Everything had to be tried out, of course . . . baseballs into new gloves, often hit from new bats.

One of my most memorable Christmases was my first one away from home. The Air Force sent me to Fort Warren, near Cheyenne, Wyo. Nearly everyone else went home, but I could not afford to go 2,000 miles, so I had a ball buying presents for everyone and getting them into the mail. I enjoyed thinking how each person would like what I selected . . . in other words, I had finally learned the joy of giving. I don’t even remember receiving presents, though I undoubtedly did.

I hope you will have a memorable Christmas!

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Southside Grill

Frigidaire refrigerator white top freezer $250.

Whirpool clothes washer white oversized no agitator $250. Whirpool clothes dryer white oversized $250. 828-391-3657. Excellent condition.

of Tryon Now Open for Lunch & Dinner.

Call us for your Christmas party needs. 828-859-0345

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Bring this ad in and receive 20% off any Christmas item $20.00 and over. Tryon Mountain Hardware conveniently located between Tryon and Columbus on Hwy. 108. Open Sat 9-5pm, Sunday 1-4pm, and Monday Christmas Eve 9-4pm. Offer expires at closing on Monday.

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Class A CDL Drivers B.A.H. Express in Kings Mountain and Concord, NC needs Class A CDL Drivers for regional/OTR. .34 cpm. 18 mo. + exp. req. Miles based on P.C. practical. Per diem avail., home weekends, assigned equip., excel. benefits, incentives/ log bonus. Call 704-730-7060 or email steve@bahexpress.com Now Hiring: Company need employees to assemble products at home.

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7 acres w/ creek. Borders Walnut Creek Preserve. 1 out building (storage/carport), electric, septic, water, garden, irrogation system, wildlife food plot. For Rent: Recently refurSeller will pay for new sur- bished 2 bdr / 1 ba house vey and closing cost. in older and quiet neigh$85,000.

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FOR SALE: Antique John Green 11ft. long flat botDeere Model A series tom fishing boat, 2 Minn tractor 1938-41. Rebuilt Kota electric motors. 2 engine, new radiator and batteries. Paddle. Light tires. Carburetor and weight and easy to lift. steering need adjustment. $600, Call 828-894-6554 $2850. Also have John ORSES Deere Model H series QUIPMENT 1940’s restored. $2200.

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TRANSPORTATION Drivers/Owner Operators Now hiring Independent Contractors with 3 years experience hauling tankers. Must own your own truck. HazMat NOT req.

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The Town Hall office will be closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday December 24, 25, 26, and Tuesday, January 1 in observance of Christmas and New Years.

The Sanitation Department will be closed Monday and Tuesday December 24, 25 and Monday and Tuesday December 31 and January 1. If your garbage is normally picked up on Tuesday then it will be picked up

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Friday, December 21, 2012

Edney daughter A daughter was born to Chris and Jackie Edney of Wray, Colorado. Hannah Lynn Edney was born on September 28, 2012 at Wray Community District Hospital. Hannah weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Rhonda Edney of Columbus and Anthony Edney of Tryon.

Great-grandparents are the late Ann and Donald Nix of Columbus, and the late Dolores (Chicky) and James H. Edney of Tryon.

Maternal grandparents are Jack and Rhonda Soehner of Wray, Colo. Great-grandparents are Bob and Delores Barker of Wray, Colo. Great-greatgrandparents are Beulah Soehner and the late Kale Soehner of Wray, Colo.

Welcoming Hannah home was her big sister, Haley, age 3. (article submitted by Rhonda Edney)

Wishing everyone love (and good health) this season “Christmas - that magic blanket that wraps itself about us, that something so intangible that it is like a fragrance. It may weave a spell of nostalgia.

Christmas may be a day of feasting, or of prayer, but always it will be a day of remembrance - a day in which we think of everything we have ever loved.” ~Augusta E. Rundel Whether we celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or other holidays this time of year, it all comes to thinking of everything we have loved. However you may, celebrate, I wish you and yours much love: a simple wish, yet the greatest.

Over the past week, I found myself feeling worse and worse: a dread cold bug knocking on my door. Despite the fact I fought the critter, it got the best of me ... homemade chicken soup and hot tea became daily menu items. I’ve done my best to avoid spreading the little monster:

canceling out on holiday cel- become one of those people. ebrations, taking rain checks on Those who go out in public with heading out in public. It hurts to their cough and sneezing. miss out on Christmas pudding, You see the culprits on the friends gathering and delicious loose everywhere: sneezing party fare. and coughing all over the place Today, I found myself need- without covering up, or sneezing to make a quick voyage into ing directly into their palms: the land of the living: so bun- heading to buffets, ahead of dling up I headyou in line, not ed forth- manwashing their Saluda aging adroitly hands, rubbing News & runny noses, to avoid close contact up until Notations eyes, mouth, my last stop for then putting

by Bonnie Bardos used tissues on Saluda honey: known for mecounters. You dicinal value, the top mission of know the very ones: you cringe the quick trip out. When I went upon seeing them do these to pay for the jar, the coughing things! So, I crept home, head suddenly started. No matter how down in shame: to make hot tea I tried to swallow it back, push with honey; then informed River it down, it would not stop. Tears dog that he’d have to mush forth streaming, coughing painfully next time for any future honey, hard into my sleeve, my embar- tote it home around his neck like rassed coughing self held out a St. Bernard would in the Swiss money with total humiliation Alps. For some reason, I just got that I had (quite unwillingly) a funny look.

Don’t forget to swing by Heartwood Gallery at 21 Main Street, Saluda to pick up friendship star ornaments being sold as a Christmas community fundraiser to benefit Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry. All proceeds go to Outreach from this generous fundraiser.

Generous spirits have started the Saluda Welcome Table every Tuesday: dinner is served for anyone who’d like to come enjoy companionship and connection from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Saluda United Methodist Church fellowship hall. The meal is free; donations appreciated; all welcome.

Saluda School will have Christmas break from Dec. 23Jan. 3.

Saluda Sympathy: please remember the families of Angie Fears, Donnie Melvin Gilbert, Larry Brady and Veronica Win(Continued on page 25)

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Newton speaks to Kiwanis Special guest speaker at the Dec. 12 meeting of Kiwanis Club of Tryon was Carol Newton, executive director of Thermal Belt Outreach Ministr y.

Newton gave an update on Outreach’s mission and vision for helping those in need. Since 1991, Outreach has helped thousands of individuals, children and families in Polk County. Shown above are Carol Newton (left) and Sue Watson, president of the Tryon Kiwanis Club. (photo submitted)

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Autumn Care residents would appreciate a visit, a card or a kind gesture during the holidays. Autumn Care of Saluda is located at 501 Esseola Drive; for more information call 828749-2261.

Happy December birthday to Judy Ward, Holly Wilkes, Theresa Wilkes, Perry Ellwood, Donnie Hunter, Jeff Bradley, Preston Mintz, Carolyn Morgan, Susan Casey and Cas Haskell.

Thank you for reading this column; as ever, the goal is to make you, dear reader, feel like you’re enjoying a cup of hot tea with me, and small town life in a friendly little mountain town called Saluda. You can contact me at bbardos@gmail.com; or 749-1153, visit my website at bonniebardos.com for more writing and art, or find me on facebook.

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having a yeast infection, he had scabs from his worrying the irritation. I was shocked when I I very much wished to have learned that Soldier was only a my Christmas tale regarding year old, he looked like such a Joey, the inbred Chihuahua, pitiful old man. who was born missing his front He was turned over to Boblegs, but alas his new cart hasn’t bi by his owner who said he arrived yet. could not afford Humane Society I am reto care for his Special Cases ceiving photos problem, I don’t and messages even want to Leonard Rizzo depicting how go into how his well he’s doing and I can attest condition was allowed to get so that he’s safe, sound and very bad. My two dear friends, Bobmuch loved in his new home. bi and Dr. Donna Raines have I am currently becoming absorbed all the expenses for his involved with two cases whose care all these months and at last tales may or may not be told, Soldier had a negative scraping a 3 year old cat (Mittens) who for mange in November. swallowed a metal strip and a Soldier has emerged as a blind stray poodle. Too soon to magnificent red pit and is just tell what the outcomes will be awesome to behold. He has but rest assured I’ll do whatever become thoroughly attached I can to help these poor kids to the staff at Landrum vet and somehow. who can blame him, talk about a On May 14, Bobbi Shannon great group of wonderful ladies. brought Soldier to Landrum Vet The problem is that he barks at and that was the first time I met anyone else who comes near his him; all I knew was that he was cage and though he’s harmless, one of Bobbi’s rescues. The poor he certainly doesn’t look it. A boy was suffering with a case of few weeks ago, as a favor to Demodectic mange so bad that Donna, I began to visit Soldier you couldn’t find a patch of (Continued on page 27) hair on his body. Besides also

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‘The Perfect Gift,’ illustrative sermon at Garrison Chapel Garrison Chapel Baptist Church will present “The Perfect Gift,” an illustrative sermon on Saturday. Dec. 22 at 5 p.m. Rev.

Keith D. Knox Sr. is the church’s pastor. The church is located at 416 Markham Road in Tryon.

- article submitted

Pacolet Baptist candlelight service A Christmas candlelight service will be held Sunday, Dec. 23 at 11 a.m. in the Pacolet Baptist Church.

The service will feature scripture lessons, carols and special music by Judy Sublett, Woody Brammer and Joe Singleton who

will sing and play an original composition.

The night will also include a meditation, “The Best Gift,” and a service of candlelight.

– article submitted

by Dr. Darryl E. Maxwell

Christmas Blast at St. Luke CME Church The women of St. Luke CME Church will sponsor a Christmas Blast on Saturday, Dec. 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall.

Put on your After 5 attire and join us the church celebrates the reason for the season with friends, good food, great fun, gifts a skit and a sing-along at our Christmasland. Tickets are available

from any St. Luke woman or can be paid at the door. St. Luke CME Church is located at 462 Markham Road, Tryon. More information and ticket price cane be obtained by calling 828-859316. Proceeds benefit St. Luke’s Women’s Day. – article submitted

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• Pitiful pits

has recently rescued Juliet and is caring for her along with her seven new pups. I have Prince, an abused pit Promise has saved, currently at Landrum vet receiving heartworm treatment to be paid for by Lennie’s Fund. It was an honor to help this sweet shy boy for Amber, if you recall last week’s tale (“We all share the same cause”) I now consider Amber solidly one of us.

Over the years I have often prayed for my precious kids whose problems seemed insurmountable. I can’t begin to tell you how often those prayers have been heard and answered.

During this Christmas season I have a simple message to all my angels, both here on earth and above, “From the bottom of my heart, Thanks for listening.”

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daily. Two days ago his barking ceased when he heard my voice, except for a bark of greeting with his tail wagging. I will soon begin taking him for walks away from the clinic.

I have spoken with Amber (Promise) about Soldier and she went to visit.

“He’s magnificent,” Promise said, “send me photos and info and I will put him on my Pitiful Pits website. I can’t see any reason why we can’t get him into a good home.” Amber found a perfect home for my dear Misty and is doing wonders with Muffin, the frightened little Boxer who had five pups, four of which survived. Along with that she

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Don’t toss aside good carbs The trend in America over the last few years has been to cut down, or swear off all together, the consumption of refined flour, cakes, pies, cookies and the sort.

And that’s great, because these refined goodies are mostly devoid of nutrients.

These items are also many times inundated with saturated and trans fats. However, with all this in mind, make sure you aren’t also giving up on the good carbs.

Eating good or “unrefined” carbs like whole grains can help fight off disease.

One study at Tufts University found that those who consumed three servings of whole grains a day were 33 percent less likely to experience metabolic syndrome than those who had one serving or less per week. Metabolic syndrome is a condition that includes hypertension (high blood pressure), insulin resis-

tance, cholesterol abnormalities measures how fast a food increases and increased risk for clotting. your blood sugar, and the glycemic Metabolic syndrome is a huge load measures the blood sugar risk factor for heart disease and raising power of foods per servdiabetes. Also, this condition is ing. Some fruits with a glycemic quite common. It’s estimated that load of 19 or less include bananas, in the U.S. alone, 50-75 million are cantaloupe, oranges, peaches, affected by this occurrence. Most watermelon and pears. but not all of those who have metaBeans in this category include bolic syndrome chickpeas, Diet & Exercise are overweight black, kidney

by David Crocker and soy beans, or obese. In fact, one study black-eyed showed that adults who continue peas and lentils. Vegetables into gain five or more pounds a clude carrots, asparagus, green year, raise their risk for develop- peas, spinach, cabbage, sweet ing metabolic syndrome by up potatoes and tomatoes. Grains to 45 percent. Eating more good include brown ride, pumpernickel carbohydrates can help stave off and whole wheat breads. this condition. I recommend introMy advice is to consult a glyducing carbohydrates that have a cemic load chart, because there are “glycemic load” of 19 or less. The other foods that fall into the 19 or glycemic load is a ranking system less glycemic load category. for carbohydrate content in foods, Fitness or nutrition question? based on their glycemic index. In Email me at dwcrocker77@gmail. other words, the glycemic index com or visit fitness4yourlife.org

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“In fact, one study showed that adults who continue to gain five or more pounds a year, raise their risk for developing metabolic syndrome by up to 45 percent.”

-- David Crocker

David Crocker of Landrum has been a nutritionist and master personal trainer for 26 years.

He served as strength director of the Spartanburg Y.M.C.A., head strength coach for the USC-Spartanburg baseball team, S.C. state champion girls gymnastic team, and Converse college equestrian team. He has also been a water safety consultant to the United States Marine Corp, lead trainer to L.H. Fields modeling agency and a teacher for four semesters at USC-Union. David was also a regular quest of the Pam Stone radio show.

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Sunni Maria James of Ellenboro, N.C. and Scott James Carswell of Pea Ridge, N.C. were married Dec. 12 at noon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Tolbert of Lake Bowen, S.C. Rev. Lance Scarlett performed the ceremony, which was followed by a reception. Mrs. Carswell is the daughter of Henry and Jean Woodfin of Simpsonville, S.C. She graduated from Woodruff High School and Converse College and is employed by Rutherford County Schools. Mr. Carswell is the son of Buster and Ann Carswell of Mill Spring. He graduated from Polk Central High School and is owner of Scott’s Lawn and Landscaping Company. Ferrin Jennings, daughter of the bride, served as maid of honor. Haley and Emery Viehman, nieces of the groom, were bridesmaids. Father of the groom, Buster Carswell, served as best man. Friends of the groom, Shannon Ledford attended as usher and Tommy Jackson as ring bearer. Seth Tolbert, nephew of the bride, presented music. Ferrin Jennings was also a vocalist. A summer reception is planned. (photo submitted by Cindy Viehman)

Tango to be taught at Chapman Marian Norman, a dance teacher with Ballet Spartanburg, will teach the tango during January, as part of her ongoing community classes in ballroom dancing. The class will meet every Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the dance studios at Chapman Cultural Center.

Tango is a ballroom dance of Latin-American origin in two/four

time with a basic pattern of stepstep-step-step-close, and characterized by long pauses and stylized body positions. There about every month, a new ballroom dance is taught. The classes are affordable and partners are not required. To sign up, call 864-583-0339 or 864-497-8104.

– article submitted

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Cardinal player Daniel Bridges, no. 21, drives down the lane. (photo by Doug Dickerson)

Landrum blows out Blacksburg to remain undefeated

by Doug Dickerson

Landrum continues to wreck havoc on opponents with another blowout win over the Blacksburg Wildcats. Cardinal fans watched as their team won at home 92-59.

With this win Landrum continues their undefeated season with a 7-0 record.

Landrum started the game in a 1-3-1 zone defense and stayed in it throughout the game. Their strong defense held the Wildcats to only 9 points the first quarter.

Blacksburg also started in a zone defense but it was no match for the Cardinal’s rolling offense.

Landrum was able to score at ease. They could penetrate the zone at will and knock down a jump shot from outside. The

Cardinals scored 25 points in the first quarter and 30 in the second quarter. The Blacksburg Wildcats went to the locker room at halftime down 30 points with the score 55-25.

Things didn’t get any better for the Wildcats in the second half. They struggled to keep up with Landrum’s pace. Truston Whiteside led the offensive attack by driving into the lane and then passing to an open teammate. He had nine assists in the game. If the open man missed the shot Daniel Bridges was right there to get the rebound.

He had 12 total rebounds. The team combined for 40 rebounds compared to Blacksburg’s 26.

The Wildcats only had four of-

The Landrum Cardinals play in the FCA Tournament that runs through Dec. 22 at Seneca High School before coming back to their home court for Landrum’s annual Battle of the Border tournament Dec. 27-29. fensive rebounds for the whole game. The Cardinals are a fun team to watch. They get the ball out quick in transition and catch their opponent off guard. After they do that they have the talent to score on the fast break.

The top scorers for the Wildcats were Malik Gaffney with 29 points followed by Nick Hames with 11. Chris Schulman led the

Cardinals with 7 three pointers and 25 points. Daniel Bridges was next with 24 points, followed by teammate Mark Wilson with 17. The Landrum Cardinals play in the FCA Tournament that runs through Dec. 22 at Seneca High School before coming back to their home court for Landrum’s annual Battle of the Border tournament Dec. 27-29.

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Blacksburg topples Lady Cardinals

by Doug Dickerson

Landrum’s varsity girl’s basketball team met the Wildcats from Blacksburg in a grudge match Tuesday night, Dec. 18.

The Wildcats took the win on the road 61-51.

Both teams played tough defense in the first half making it hard to score inside and forcing both to rely on perimeter shooting to score. With 4:15 left in the first half the Cardinals had the lead with the score 22-21. The Wildcats came back and tied it with 3:04 left. Landrum strong forward Taylor Jenkins then scored from inside the paint and got fouled, which put her on the line for a chance to make it a 3-point shot.

After making the free throw it put the Cardinals up 25-22 with 1:59 left until half time. That wasn’t enough to hold Blacksburg. Both teams went into the second half with the score tied 27-27.

The second half saw the Cardinals and the Wildcats hitting

the court with the same intensity from earlier. In the third quarter the Wildcats made a run on the Cardinals with strong play from Jasmine Dameron, Makala Ruffin and Shelesa Degree. At the end of the third quarter Landrum was down by 9 points with the score 46-37. The Blacksburg Wildcats held that lead through the fourth quarter to beat the Lady Cardinals by 11 points.

Senior Macy Atkins led the Cardinals in scoring with 14 points followed by Taylor Jenkins with 13, Becca Burress with 9, Lauren Pitts with 6, Lexy Schulman and Sydnie Brown both with 4 points and Rachel Cooper with 1. The top scorers for Blacksburg were Makala Ruffin with 21 points followed by Jasmine Dameron with 19 and Shalesa Degree with 12. The Landrum Cardinals play on home turf next in the school’s annual Battle of the Border Tournament beginning Dec. 27.

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Landrum varsity girls scored 51 points to Blacksburg’s 61 in a hard fought loss. (photo by Doug Dickerson)

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Friday, December 21, 2012

PCHS Polar Bear Meet Sports Polk County High School held its annual Polar Bear Meet Wednesday, Dec. 12.

Schools participating included: Shelby, Kings Mountain, Crest, Bur ns, Polk County, East Henderson, West Henderson, Hender sonville, Pisgah, Asheville, Tuscola, Mountain Heritage and Mitchell.

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Upstairs launches its 35th anniversary celebration The Upstairs Artspace is kicking off a yearlong celebration of its 35th anniversary with an evening of blues, jazz and holiday cheer from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29, at the historic Sunnydale log cabin on South Trade Street in Tryon.

Guests will also get a sneak peek at early submissions to be included in the gallery’s inaugural exhibit of 2013, “UPLOAD: The Art of the Digital Camera Phone.” The show opens on Jan. 18 (the deadline for submissions is Dec. 31).

“This will be a taste of the wonderful year coming at the Upstairs,” said Paul McMinn, the Upstairs board’s treasurer and chairman of the event.

Music will be provided by the Bill Altman Trio. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served.

There will be a cash bar - each ticket will come with a drink coupon – made possible in part through the sponsorship of La Bouteille wine and beer boutique. Anyone interested in coming after 8:30 p.m. for dancing and drinks only may skip the food and pay a reduced cover charge at the door.

The evening is the first in a series of events that will extend through 2013 to mark the landmark anniversary of the gallery, which was started in 1978.

“Many, many people in the community have put their time, financial contributions and

Bill Altman of the Bill Altman Trio will perform during the Upstairs Artspace’s 35th anniversary event. (photo submitted)

elbow grease into the Upstairs over the years,” McMinn said.

“This is a time to celebrate the end result of their dedication, which is a contemporary art gallery that we can all be proud of.”

Tickets are available at the Upstairs, located at 49 S. Trade St. in Tryon, as well as at Tryon House and La Bouteille beer

“This will be a taste of the wonderful year coming at the Upstairs.”

-- Paul McMinn, Upstairs board’s treasurer and chairman of the event

and wine boutique. Upstairs members are entitled to a discount.

For more information, email frontdesk@upstairsartspace.

org, or call 859-2828 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

– article submitted

by Harold Maass

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Friday, December 21, 2012

TES Terrific Kids Tryon Elementary School honored its Terrific Kids for November the last week of the month. Students are recognized through the program, sponsored by the Tryon Kiwanis Club, for their academic achievements and for displaying citizenship and positive character traits.

Those students honored included: Ms. Edward’s kindergarten – Isabel Pittman and Hunter Geagley Ms. Lewis’ kindergarten – Riley Ballentine and Morgan Yoder Ms. Wilkin’s kindergarten – Brooklynn Lewis, Sophia Overholt and Trent Rhodes Ms. Guffey’s first grade – Jeffrey Gray and Ashley Alonso Meja Ms. Jones’ first grade – Gi Owens-Matz and Mason Grigg Ms. Constance’s second grade – Jacob Williams, Yuridia MontejoHernandez, Andy Ballentine and Malikah Austin Ms. Ireland’s second grade – Jamilett Ramirez, Jocelynn Ramirez, Dylyn Barnes and Jackson Smith Ms. White’s second grade – Austin Sparks-Trumble and Cesar RamirezGonzalez. (photos by Samantha Hurst)

Connie Edwards and assistant Yvonne Bruce with Isabel Pittman and Hunter Geagley

Ms. Jones’ first grade – Gi Owens-Matz and Mason Grigg

Ms. Guffey’s first grade – Ashley Alonso Meja and Jeffrey Gray

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O.P. Earle gingerbread house contest winners

O.P. Earle Elementary recently held its annual Gingerbread House Contest. Student’s gingerbread houses had to represent a children’s book to be included in the contest. Other requirements included that the main structure had to be edible but other items added to the scenery did not have to be edible. Purchased gingerbread kits could be used. Winners included: Sarah and Amelia Campbell’s “The Christmas Story;” Darci Chestnut’s “Secret of the Wings;” Dawson Hutchins, Halen Riley and Braeden Hutchins’ “Little Green;” and Matthew Olson’s “The Gingerbread Boy.” (photos submitted by Dawn Lynch)

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Friday, December 21, 2012

St. Luke’s holiday donor and physicians event

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Mimi and Roger Traxler

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Fred (St. Luke’s Hospital Board of Trustees Chair) and Julie Foy

St. Luke’s Hospital and the St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation recently hosted a holiday party for donors and physicians at Laurel Hurst. (photos submitted by Jennifer Wilson)

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Sutphin receives Star Performer Award Steps to HOPE Board of Directors Vice-President Pat Sutphin was recently awarded the Star Performer award by Board President Paul Sutherland for chairing their golf tournament since its inception nine years ago, and for her years of service on its board of directors. Paul Sutherland, Steps to HOPE Board of Directors President, and Pat Sutphin, Golf Tournament Chairperson and Board Vice-President. (photo by Debra Backus)

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

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

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Trade Street. to a person who is or soon will hursday be overT 65, it is better to condition gift onMobile the recipient Polkthe County Recynot residing in a nursing7home. cling Unit, Thursdays, a.m. We also leave gifts toCourt the noon, corner oflarge Hampton elderly in a special Medicaid and Hwy 108. trust that will terminate if the Green elderly orCreek “specialCommunity needs� reCenter, exercise class, cipient Zumba permanently resides in Tuesdays Thursdays 9 a.m. a nursingand home.

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p.m. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www.saluda.com.

The Meeting Place Senior Center, Thursday activities include 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 828-457-2218.

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SMALL CHILDREN Q. How can we make sure that we provide adequately for our small children?

A. Both the personal parenting

of your children need to be addressed. If you do not plan for the needs of your children, a court will. Your assets and the fate of your children will be up for grabs. The funds for each child will be maintained in a separate account and each child will be treated equally even if they don't have equal needs. All parents should consider carefully how and who will raise their children in the event that they are not able to do so. We have a checklist of things parents need to consider when planning for their children. Please call if you would like a copy.

For answers on this or other estate planning issues call (828) 696-1811.

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This is a very low-key fun league for adults over 50 who want a little recreation. They bowl on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. at Autumn Lanes in Forest City.

Here are the results of the bowling on Wednesday, Dec. 19.

High games over average: Phyllis Ruegg +28 = 159 Warner Zipf +28 = 158 Charles Painter +15 = 132 Connie Knirk +14 = 131 High series over average: Warner Zipf +30 = 424 Mike Davidson +30 = 558

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Members are asked to please call Mike when they cannot bowl.

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