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Dump truck caroling by Robin A. Edgar
There’s no denying that Tryon is an artsy kind of town and its citizens can sometimes go outside of the nine dots when it comes to having fun (consider the April Fool’s Day Outhouse race for instance). Well, if you think that annual race takes the cake, perhaps you’ve never heard the Dump Truck Caroling group that’s been around since 1998. Here’s how it all began. Rumor has it that some of the locals got to talking and one of the more creative citi(Continued on page 3)
Some of the Dump Truck Carolers. Left to right, top: Bill Crowell, Helen Byrd, Mark Schweizer, Jeff Byrd and Jeff Carter; mIddle: Carol Cox and Monica Jones; bottom: Jack Tinkler and Peter Eisenbrown. (photo by Robin Edgar)
If you’re driving around the area enjoying Christmas lights, be sure to drive through the circle driveway at the Ballenger house in Green Creek. The house is located on Hwy. 9 south near the Green Creek Fire Station.
Speed limit in Tryon Elementary school zone dropping to 25 mph by Leah Justice
Tryon Town Council approved an ordinance on Dec. 20 to reduce the speed limit around Tryon Elementary School from 35 mph to 25 mph. Tryon Police Chief Jeff Arrowood said the lowering of the speed limit was requested following complaints about
excessive speed in the area. The N.C. Department of Transportation (DOT) sent Tryon a declaration to be signed. The speed limit change will occur once DOT approves the declaration and ordinance and erects signs in the area.
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COMMUNITY COMMUNITY cALENDAR cALENDAR Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
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Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m. - noon, old Searcy Mill parking lot, Hwy. 108, Columbus. Thursday men’s prayer breakfast will meet Thursday, Dec. 22 at 8 a.m. at TJ’s Cafe, 456 S. Trade St. in Tryon. All welcome. Saluda Center Thursday activities: knitting group, 9:30 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga, 5:30 p.m.; 828-749-9245. The Meeting Place Senior Center Thursday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m. and bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m. 828894-0001. 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 caregivers includes music, nursery rhymes, action poems and short books. Storytime at 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers includes
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Corrections/Clarifications The name of the kindergarten girl shown in the top photo on page 5 of the Dec. 21 Bulletin should have been StorieLane Whiteside.
books, music and fingerplays. Call 828-457-2218. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. Saluda Community Library will have preschool story time every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Open to all area children and caregivers. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym. Rotary Club of Tryon meets every Thursday at noon at Tryon Presbyterian Church on Harmon Field Rd. Al-Anon: Foothills Come to Believe, Thursdays, 7 p.m., Polk Wellness Center, 801 W. Mills St., Suite A, Columbus. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Thursdays 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym. Mill Spring VFW Post 10349, bingo, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. (year round). 828-8945098. AA’s Sobriety and Beyond, Thursdays, 8-9 p.m., Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 1024 W. Main St., Forest City. 828-863-1313. Alcoholics Anonymous, Thursdays, 8 p.m., CooperRiis, Mill Spring. 828-859-7099. Alcoholics Anonymous, Thursdays, 8 p.m., Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 150 Melrose Ave., Tryon.
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Saluda Center Friday events: chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; Trash Train, 10 a.m. The Meeting Place Senior Center Friday activities include movie matinee at 10 a.m. and bingo at 12:30 p.m. 828-8940001. Seniors on Sobriety (SOS) AA Meeting, Fridays at noon,
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Obituaries Aileen Jackson, p. 4 Coinell Calvin Carson, p. 15
Polk County Chamber of Commerce Building, 2753 Lynn Rd. (Hwy 108), Tryon. 828-8940293. Tryon Toy Makers Museum, open Friday 2 - 6 p.m., 43 E. Howard St., Tryon. 828290-6600. American Legion Post 250, weekly bingo games, Fridays, 7 p.m., 43 Depot St., Tryon. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Smoke-free. Narcotics Anon., Saluda Senior Center, Friday, 8 p.m.
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Grassroots Art Project holds art classes to benefit Lennie’s Fund and the Humane Society, Saturdays from 9:30 – noon. There is no fee for the class and all materials will be provided. Classes are held at the Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 150 Melrose Ave. in Tryon. Call 828-8990673 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. Tryon Toy Makers Museum, open Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 43 E. Howard St., Tryon. 828290-6600.
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Shepherd’s Feast, free holiday meal for everyone in the community, Sunday, Dec. 25, 1 p.m., Polk County Middle
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Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Mondays, Harmon Field/Tryon, 7 a.m. - noon. Saluda Center, Tuesdays, chair exercise, 9:30 a.m., bridge, 10 a.m., 828-749-9245. For more activities, email saludacenter@ hotmail.com or visit www.saluda.com. The Meeting Place Senior Center Monday activities include line dancing, 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.859-5051. Chess Club, Mondays, 12:30 p.m., recreation room, LaurelHurst Apartments, Columbus. Open to anyone in community. 894-3336. Saluda Center Monday activities include line dancing at 12:30 p.m. For more information visit Saluda.com. Please submit Curb Reporter items in writing at least two days prior to publication. Items must include a name and telephone number of a contact person. Items will be printed in order by date of event, as space allows.
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“There was never a regular route and most of the carolers had (continued from page 1) someone in their neighborhood zens among the group (all fingers they wanted to sing to and the truck point to Bill Crowell) came up could go anywhere,” said Carson, with the idea of having a carol- adding, “It was always bitter cold ing party on the Saturday before on the truck and folks would arrive with extra coats Christmas Eve. and hats, scarves He and Kathleen and mittens and Carson offered “Dump Truck Caroling even blankets.” to provide chili has changed somewhat The group and spiked hot over the years, but it is for appointed a mucider and about a dozen friends the better, because now we sical director to agreed to bring actually have people who lead the group in song each side dishes along with their know all of the lyrics and year. One year, when the descan sing!” good cheer. One thing led -- Jeff Byrd ignated leader was very late, all to another and the group could Santa hats were added to the mix. John Matthew muster was a resounding and offered to cart everyone around in repetitive rendition of “Joy to the the big old dump truck he used for World.” Another year, it rained and delivering mulch for his landscap- rained, so the group simply stayed ing business. It was quite a sight, inside to sing. “By this time, some experifilled with hay and people as they caroled and careened through the enced singers were among the guests and, as we gathered in town.
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our living room, we all sang so beautifully, it brought tears to our eyes,” said Carson. As word about Dump Truck Caroling (and the chili and spiked cider) spread, so did the size of the group. One year, there were too many Bill Crowell and Kathleen Carson, who provide chili spiked hot cider for the annual Dump Truck to fit everyone and Caroling event. (photo submitted by Robin Edgar) in the truck, so the “overflow” walked alongside. dump truck behind. The musical “That was when we realized that Tryon tradition retained its name no one could ever hear the singing (and the Santa hats) and the group over the truck’s rumbling,” recalled still gathers together every year to Crowell. “We went to one house spread their Christmas cheer. and only the family dog came to the “Dump Truck Caroling has window. He watched the whole per- changed somewhat over the years,” formance and did not even woof!” said Jeff Byrd, “but it is for the betAfter that, the group, which ter, because now we actually have has now grown to as many as 35 people who know all of the lyrics members, decided to leave the and can sing!”
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lip Jackson of Mill Spring; a daughter, Terressa Nelon of Mill Spring; a brother, Jimmy Greene of Mill Spring and a sister, Mildred Sain of Landrum; seven grandchildren and a greatgrandchild. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23 at Big Level Baptist Church Cemetery, conducted by Rev. Robert Orr. The family is at the home. Condolences may be left at www.pettyfuneralhome.com. Petty Funeral Home & Crematoriun, Landrum.
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Womack Building gets new shutters to match courthouse
The Polk County Appearance Committee recently had black shutters installed on the Womack building in Columbus to match the Polk County Courthouse across the street. Columbus Councilwoman Ernie Kan announced the new edition and mentioned the new planters in front of the Womack building during a Columbus Town Council meeting held Thursday, Dec. 15. (photo by Leah Justice)
Meadowbrook Seniors golf results The Meadowbrook Seniors played Hi-Mid-Low Net golf on Dec. 12 at Meadowbrook Golf Course. The results were as follows: Lows First: Gerald Sparks, 64 Second (tie): Alan Gault and Jerry Dowis, 70
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The change will occur from Hwy. 108 northward to a point 0.02 miles north of Hwy. 108 (Tryon Elementary School zone), or from School Street to around Rector Street along U.S. 176 South. The change will affect both the front and back entrances to the school. The new speed limit will be in effect 30 minutes prior to the beginning of school and 30 minutes after school ends during
Mids First (tie): Stan Kingsmore and Bruce Cotney, 68 Third: Ron Greene, 70 Highs First: Rodney Fore, 65 Second: Bob Bolen, 67 Third: Jerry McCarter, 68 – article submitted school days only, according to the ordinance. The school speed zone was not the only mention of excessive speed in Tryon during the town council meeting. Councilman Roy Miller said Tryon has to address speeding on Trade Street downtown. He said he recently witnessed a car going through downtown at 40 mph. “Somebody is going to get killed,” Miller said. The speed limit in the downtown area is 20 mph and increases to 35 mph near town hall.
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Tryon Mayor Alan Peoples presents a resolution to former Tryon councilman Austin Chapman thanking him for his service. Dec. 20 was Chapman’s last council meeting after serving since 2007, as he did not seek re-election this year. (photo by Leah Justice)
Tryon honors former councilman Austin Chapman Editor’s note: Following is a resolution given to former Tryon councilman Austin Chapman, who had served the town since 2007. During the Dec. 20 council meeting, Chapman, who did not seek re-election this year, thanked council, town staff and residents for allowing him to serve. WHEREAS, Austin Chapman attended Tryon High School, where he won all state honors in football; and WHEREAS, Captain Austin E. Chapman attended the U.S. Naval Academy with the class of 1963 and served with distinction as a pilot in the United Stated Navy, flying 227 combat sorties in Vietnam (1965-1967), completing eight overseas deployments, commanding three aviation units, directing three major staffs, being awarded 11 individual medals and earning a listing in the Grand Club for naval aviators who have more than 1,000 carrier arrested landings during his 30 years of commissioned military service; and WHEREAS, Austin Chapman has been a member of the Tryon Board of Commissioners since his election in November 2007, serving as the Mayor Pro Tempore for two of those years; and WHEREAS, Austin Chapman, during his tenure on the Tryon
Board of Commissioners, spearheaded a visioning and planning process for development of a comprehensive strategic plan through citizen and stakeholder input on strategic issues facing the Town over the next five years; and WHEREAS, Austin Chapman was instrumental in development and implementation of that strategic plan through setting of goals, prioritization of Town activities and development of viable strategies to move the Town toward achieving those goals; and WHEREAS, Austin Chapman supported grant applications to the North Carolina Rural Development Center to obtain funding for building reuse predevelopment activities to assist development projects for the Tryon Depot, Marilyn’s Melrose Inn and Adams Mills; and WHEREAS, Austin Chapman supported long range planning for water and sewer, which included completion of a capital improvement program, sewer inflow and infiltration study, GIS mapping for sewer, and a leak detection program to address sewer overflow issues, and he supported the $3.6 million Tryon Water Plant upgrade and the $3.4 million Saluda-TryonColumbus joint emergency water interconnect project to ensure adequate safe water supplies for (Continued on page 7)
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Polk High FFA dairy judging team wins first in western region, runner-up in state competition The Polk County High School FFA Junior and Senior Dairy Judging Teams participated in the 2011 North Carolina FFA State Dairy Evaluation Career Development Event on Nov. 16-17, in Rowan County, N.C. The senior team placed first in the Pisgah View Federation and the Western Region and was state runner-up. The junior team placed first in the Pisgah View Federation and fourth in the Western Region and 32nd in the state. At the state event, participants are scored based on how well they apply dairy cattle evaluation skills learned in the classroom. Each team evaluates six classes of dairy cattle and defends the reasoning behind their evaluation to a panel of judges. Participants also complete a written test and work collaboratively to select appropriate herd composition. Completing these activities successfully requires a good understanding of both animal science and herd management skills, said Chauncey Barber, agricultural teacher at Polk County High School. The highest scoring team in this event is eligible to compete in the national FFA event at the National FFA Convention in 2012. The top three teams and high scoring individual will be recognized during the 84th North Carolina FFA State Convention in Raleigh on June 19-21, 2012. This event is one of 42 different career development events offered to North Carolina FFA members on the state level. The North Carolina Dairy Youth Foundation sponsors the North
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Tryon’s citizens; and WHEREAS, Austin Chapman served as Tryon’s representative on the Isothermal Planning and Development Commission (IPDC) board of directors and
The Polk County High School dairy judging team. Front row: Junior team members Casey Morris, Destinee Schlabach and Brandi Cordell; middle row: senior team member Kristin McCraw and senior team alternates McKenna Callahan, Lauren Searcy and Maranda Pack; back row: senior team members Bryson “Rocket Dog” Jones, Brad Van Duyne and Cameron “Big Money” Brown. Team T-shirts were sponsored by Harmon Brothers Dairy of Green Creek. (photo submitted by Chauncey Barber)
Carolina FFA Association Dairy Evaluation Career Development Event. The North Carolina FFA is a youth organization of 18,643 student members preparing for
leadership and careers in science, business and technology of agriculture, with 243 local chapters across the state. FFA focuses on developing students’ potential for premier leadership,
personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Visit www.ncffa.org for more information. – article submitted by Chauncey Barber
IPDC Transportation Advisory Committee; and WHEREAS, Austin Chapman served on Tryon’s Small Town Main Street Committee, Town of Tryon-TDDA Joint Finance Construction Committee, and Tryon Depot Master Plan Committee; and WHEREAS, Austin Chapman
has completed his term as commissioner of the Town of Tryon; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That, I, J. Alan Peoples, Mayor of the Town of Tryon, North Carolina, take great pride in thanking Austin Chapman for a job well done in his dedication to making
Tryon a better place to live, work and play. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the mayor, commissioners and Town of Tryon employees wish Austin Chapman great success in his activities outside of public elected office.
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ed fragrance to the occasion. Fresh pine wreaths with red bows adorned the walls. Uncomfortable wooden pews dating back to the 1800s, some of which were cracked and would grasp you by the seat of your pants and pinch you if you are not careful how and where you sat, were filled with worshipers on Christmas Eve. The carols of Christmas were sung along with a Christmas anthem by the choir. Prophetic scriptures and the nativity story were read. A brief mediation delivered the good news of the Savior’s birth, after which there was a candlelight service. The sanctuary
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lights were extinguished, ushers would proceed down the center aisle with lighted candles, lighting the candle of each worshiper at the end of the pew. The light was then passed from person to person until all the candles were lit and the sanctuary was aglow with soft, flickering candlelight. Then came the beautiful strains of “Silent Night,” sung by the choir and congregation. After singing the sanctuary lights were turned on. “Joy to the World,” a benediction and postlude concluded the service. Afterward worshipers adjourned to the parsonage next door for a Christmas open house. The aroma of hot mulled cider filled the air and the delicacies prepared
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Thursday, December 22, 2011
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Dressed for the holidays Melrose Inn offers holiday dining events by Barbara Tilly
Melrose Inn, owned by Marilyn Doheny, invites the community to enjoy special dining options for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, surrounded by the inn’s extensive holiday decorations. The Christmas Eve dinner will be served from 5-8 p.m. On Christmas Day, a brunch/ luncheon will be offered from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The New Year’s Eve dinner, from 5-8 p.m., will include music from classical and Spanish guitarist Jon Akers. Then, on New Year’s Day, you can enjoy a brunch/luncheon from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. For all of these events, guests may bring their own alcoholic beverages if desired. Reservations are required; call 828-859-0234. Melrose Inn is located at 55 Melrose Ave. in Tryon.
Above, below and bottom left are some of the many holiday decorations at the Melrose Inn on Melrose Avenue in Tryon. (photos submitted by Jim Kirk)
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Third place field hunters Carolyn and Brian MacCormack and Marie Solomon coming into the finish. (photo by Lou Smith)
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Doug McMillan and Vickie Smith stop to pose for the photographer at the CIET Hunter Pace, Sunday, Dec. 4. (photo by Lou Smith)
Holiday Hunter Pace held by Clemson Eventing Team The Western Carolina Hunter Pace Series continued Sunday, Dec. 4 with the Holiday Hunter Pace hosted by the Clemson Intercollegiate Eventing Team at Fant’s Grove. The event had a slow start because no one was directing the parking before the pace began, but once the trailers were sorted out, the ride went off without a hitch. The college crew showed up with smiles and donuts and quickly sent the waiting equines on their way. The weather was cool and overcast, just the type of day that horses love. The course was mainly wooded with only a few cleared areas, but there were a couple of dirt roads that lent themselves nicely for a brisk canter. The Field Hunter Division had a slightly longer course than the Trail Rider Division. The trail started across a narrow but sturdily built bridge and went through the woods and over quite a few streams, which had more water than normally would be flowing thanks to the recent downpours.
The footing, however, was good and helped along by the steps that were constructed before and after many of the fords, which helped to keep the approaches less slippery. There were some road crossings, mainly little used arteries, but a smiling Clemson face was manning every one to ensure the safety of the horses and riders as they crossed. Toward the end of the course, the path continued down to the lake and along the shore where it was easy to see that more rain is desperately needed in this area. A few jumps were hauled in to provide some excitement for the hunter division crowd. These trails are mixed-use, so few natural obstacles can be left for the benefit of the horseback riders. The ride had a nice finish through a field and up to the trailer parking lot. All proceeds went to fund the Clemson University Eventing Team. Field hunter results The winner of the Field Hunter Division was Stephanie Schulte of
Tryon on Blue, her blue-eyed paint. They came in with a time of two hours, five minutes and 25 seconds, only one minute and 35 seconds too fast for the optimum time of two hours and seven minutes. In second place was the team of Angelina LeGare from Easley, S.C. and Taryn Lorey from Piedmont, S.C. in two hours, one minute and 48 seconds. The third place team consisted of Brian and Carolyn MacCormack from Anderson, S.C. and Marie Solomon from Newry, S.C. with a time of two hours, 12 minutes and 31 seconds. Gail Patton of Seneca and Debbie Thrasher from Anderson, S.C. came in fourth in two hours, 13 minutes and 14 seconds. Amy Gantt and Lisa Tyler, both from Seneca, S.C. were fifth in one hour, 49 minutes and 34 seconds. The sixth place team was Sarah Hendricks from Mills River, N.C. and Brittany Whitmire from Brevard, N.C., who hit the finish line in one hour, 49 minutes and 18 seconds. The remainder of the Field
Hunter Division out for a jaunt in the woods consisted of Baiba Bourbeau, Christina Chappell, Beatrice Lamb, Doug McMillan, Emily Mitchell, Thomas Pluemper, Vickie Smith and Sherry Wyatt. Trail rider results The calculated optimum time for the Trail Rider Division was one hour, 50 minutes, and 45 seconds. The big winners were Nancy Finkell, riding Kizzy, and Bobby Turner on his trusty steed, Danny. They are both from Spartanburg, S.C. and had a time of one hour, 49 minutes and 49 seconds, which was less than a minute too fast. The second place team was Doug and Nicole Cobb from Reidville, S.C. with one hour, 51 minutes and 52 seconds as their time. Helen Elizabeth Atkins and Becca and Milton Mann, all from Greer, S.C. came in third at one hour, 53 minutes and 55 seconds. Karen Brockway of Greenville, S.C. and Nancy Mason of Greer, S.C. won fourth place with a time (Continued on page 13)
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of one hour, 47 minutes and 21 seconds. Ruth Ann DeHollander of Ware Shoals, S.C. rode into fifth place in one hour, 42 minutes and 48 seconds. Susan Melvin from Anderson, S.C. and Jan Smith of Columbus were the sixth place
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they fly over jumps, canter through the fields and ride the trails. Click on “Photos” on the website to view pictures. For information on the Western Carolina Hunter Pace & Trail Ride Series email series coordinator Jan Smith at jan@wchpace.org or wchpace@windstream.net or call her at 828-894-8760. - article submitted by Boots Plyler
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Cardinals compete in Bojangles Holiday Bash by Joey Millwood
Landrum lost to Gaffney 4839 in the second round of the Bojangles Holiday Bash, but head coach Deon Brice looked a lot happier after this game. The Lady Cardinals competed with the 4A Lady Indians on Tuesday and showed flashes of what to expect down the road in their region against teams their own size. “We improved today,” Brice said. “That’s the bottom line.” A big difference for the Lady Cardinals was the ability to score. Against Broome in the first round, Landrum just couldn’t find that spark. Landrum battled Gaffney meanwhile tooth and nail through the entire contest, taking the lead late in the first half. Gaffney
fought back and took a 28-22 lead into the half. The Lady Indians then scored 9 unanswered points to start the second half, putting Landrum in an early hole. Gaffney opened up a 38-24 lead before Becca Burris scored two straight buckets and Taylor Jenkins added one at the buzzer. The Lady Cardinals had climbed to within 10. The fourth quarter stayed status quo as the Lady Cardinals were only able to make up a point. Jenkins led the way for Landrum with 10 points. Macy Atkins scored 8 points. Sydney Brown scored 7 points. Burris added 6. “Defensively, we were a lot more sound today,” Brice said. “Offensively, we got some more open shots we hadn’t been getting.”
Landrum’s Becca Burris fights for a rebound against Gaffney on Tuesday morning. The Cardinals lost to Gaffney 48-39. (photo submitted)
Landrum travels to Orlando for KSA basketball tourney by Joey Millwood
Driving passed Landrum High School on Saturday night, everything would’ve looked normal. The lights were out and the school was closed. However, in the back of the building, the gym lights were on. Inside was the Cardinals boys’ basketball team having a late night practice, which began at 9 p.m. The reason? The Cardinals have spent the last eight months saving up $10,000 so they could travel to Orlando, Fla. for the KSA Basketball Tournament. The Cardinals began play in that tournament on Monday. The tournament includes teams from around the country in Childress (Texas) and Eerie Cathedral
(Pennsylvania). On Monday, Landrum beat Childress 65-53. “I’m very excited for our kids,” head coach Lyn Smith said. “This is truly a once in a lifetime experience for some of our kids.” There are a couple of advantages to the tournament, Smith said. First, the level of competition will continue to help prepare the No. 2 1A team in the state for the tough region grind. The other is Mickey Mouse, he joked. Smith wasn’t sure if this is the farthest from home a Landrum team has played, but he is sure it’s the farthest away in the last ten years. The Cardinals will return home next week to host the Battle at the Border Tournament.
Landrum head coach Lyn Smith walks the sidelines of practice last Saturday night. The Cardinals are playing at the KSA Holiday Tournament in Orlando, Fla. Smith and the Cardinals practiced late on Saturday night and loaded the bus for an overnight trip to Orlando. (photo submitted)
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Tryon United Methodist Church held a live nativity Saturday, Dec. 17 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The angel Gabrielle was played by Leslie Turnage (left), while wisemen were played by Bob Bailey, Steve Collie and Phil Hurst (above). Warren and Karen Watson dressed as Joseph and Mary. Jennifer Monterissi, Harrison Turnage, Greg Turnage and Ronnie Loflin all portrayed shepherds. This has been an annual event for the church for the past four years. (photos submitted by John Albree)
Emergency need for dry cat food at FHS This service reduces the amount of homeless animals in our community. Unfortunately, due to the abundance of cats being taken care of by FHS, there is not have enough dry cat food to meet the needs of the MoW program and others. You can donate cat food by dropping it off at the Foothills Humane Society at 989 Little Mountain Road in Columbus. If you have further questions, call 828-863-4444. – article submitted by Shari Golitz
FHS is in need of dry cat food. Contact 828-863-4444 for further information. (photo submitted)
Bridge lessons begin at the Tryon Youth Center Jan. 10 Bridge lessons in defense will be offered by Sally Jo Carter beginning Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 1:15 p.m. at the Tryon Youth Center on Hwy. 176 near Tryon. According to Carter, this is the hardest part of the bridge
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Meals on Wheels (MoW) is one of the many community programs supported by the Foothills Humane Society (FHS). MoW provides home-delivered meals and services to people in need. Pets enrich many of the recipient’s lives yet these people often have no way to get their pet’s food. This need is filled by FHS. FHS provides the cat and dog food needed to be sent along with the people’s meals. FHS also provides cat and dog food to folks in the area that cannot afford to purchase food but want to keep their animals.
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in large part by using practice hands that demonstrate the problems. For more information, contact Carter at 828-859-6780. – article submitted by Sally Jo Carter
Coinell Calvin Carson, 61, of Markham Road, Tryon passed away Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011 in the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills, Landrum. Born in Tryon, he was the son of the late George and Laura Eunice Parks Carson. He was a graduate of Tryon High School and St. Augustine College in Raleigh, N.C. Mr. Carson was a past employee of Bommer Industries in Landrum. He was a member of Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity and volunteered for Hospice since 2003. Mr. Carson attended Ridgeville Baptist Church in Inman, S.C. Surviving is his companion, Sharon Kirkendoll of Tryon; two daughters, Jaleesa Kirkendoll of Tryon and Akira Carson of Gaffney, S.C.; one son, Joshua Kirkendoll of Spartanburg, S.C.; two stepsons, Marcus Kirkendoll (Siberia) of Chesnee, S.C. and Kendall Kirkendoll (Carcenna) of Spartanburg, S.C.; three sisters, Mary Carson of Concord, N.C., Lynn Brinson of Dayton, Ohio and Iola Waters of Hendersonville, N.C.; four brothers, twin brother Alvin Carson of Tryon, Michael Carson of Arlington, Va., Marshall Carson of Baltimore, Md. and Thomas Carson of Charlotte, N.C. Also surviving are seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23 in the McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon, with Rev. Amos Durham officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service Friday from 12:30-1:45 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 130 Forest Glen Drive, Columbus, N.C. 28722. An online guest register is available at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com. McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.
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BBBS/PCCF: Sharing the Christmas spirit A Seasonal Assistance Grant was recently awarded to Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) from the Polk County Community Foundation (PCCF). These funds supported the organization’s holiday party for Littles and Bigs, but were primarily the source for BiLo grocery gift cards presented to the family of each child matched in the Big Brothers Big Sisters programs. Most Littles are from family situations that will greatly benefit from this food assistance grant while children are home for the holidays. The Polk County Community Foundation awards Seasonal Assistance Grants to local nonprofits to help make the holidays brighter for individuals and families who may need assistance. This is the third year that the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization has benefited from these special funds which improve the quality of life for recipients in our community. With support from this generous grant, Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrated the Christmas holidays with Littles and volunteer Bigs at the lakeside pavilion of Big Couple Ernie Giannini and Lynne Parsons’ Morning Glory Farm.
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Guests enjoyed seasonal refreshments, then Bigs and Littles created gifts together with a crafts project. The highlight of the afternoon was a bonfire, presenting the favorite fireside opportunity to roast marshmallows and enjoy s’mores. The group closed the afternoon singing Christmas carols, accompanied by Big Brother Randy Young on guitar. While the foundation grant provided gifts for all of the Littles in BBBS program, an anonymous donation supplied gifts for volunteers attending the party, so gifts were distributed to all. Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mentoring programs serve children facing adversity in Polk County and the Landrum area. Most of the children in the BBBS communitybased program are from singleparent homes. Some live with a grandparent or other relatives, some have lost a parent, or a parent is in prison, and very few live in homes with a traditional family. In this program, children ages 6-14 are matched with screened and trained adult volunteers to enjoy outings in the community while developing trusting friend-
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