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Tryon Daily Bulletin
The World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper
Vol. 85 / No. 201
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Thursday, November 15, 2012
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The second annual Mill Spring Ag Center Wreath Making Workshops will be held every Thursday (except for Thanksgiving Day) and Saturday from Nov. 15 through Dec. 22. Drop in starting at 1 p.m. All materials will be provided, including an assortment of greenery and pinecones. Stephanie Shulte of Summer Blooms Garden Design will guide you. To pre-register or for questions, call Shulte 828-980-4166 or Lynn Sprague at 919-414-7840.
Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
Today
Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m. - noon, corner of Hampton Court and Hwy 108. Polk County Driver’s License Mobile, Thursday, Nov. 15, the Polk County Driver License Mobile Unit will be at 130 Wars St. in Columbus, directly in front of the Post Office from 9:30 (Continued on page 2)
Sunny View Elementary students pet giraffes at the Columbia, S.C. zoo. (photo submitted by Angela Hall)
Sunny View visits the Riverbanks Zoo On Sept. 27, Sunny View went wild. Through a grant from the Polk County Community Founda-
tion, all kindergarten through fifthgrade classes took a field trip to the Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, S.C.
The grant included a special (Continued on page 3)
Peniel/Walker roadwork to end Nov. 30 by Leah Justice
tion (NCDOT) secondary road Work is currently being done improvement project. along Peniel Road and Walker The project is scheduled to be Street in Columbus as part of the complete Nov. 30, according to N.C. Department of Transporta- the NCDOT.
The project includes widening the roadway to provide wider lanes, replacement of drainage
Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties
“We could not be more impressed with the doctors, nurses and facilities at The Birth Place.” Emily Wilson of Columbus with Sophie, her second child born at RRHS.
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• Calendar (continued from page 1)
a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Saluda Center, Thursday activities: knitting group, 9:30 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga, 5:30 p.m. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www. saluda.com. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Thursday activities include 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 finger plays. Call 828457-2218. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym. AA Open Discussion Meeting, Happy, Joyous and Free, noon on Thursdays, Columbus United Methodist Church, 76 N. Peak Street, across from Stearns gym. Rotary Club of Tryon, meets
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every Thursday at noon at Tryon Presbyterian Church on Harmon Field Rd. Rubberband Cars, Landrum Library will have a program for home school children on Thurs., Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. Jack Underwood, Chesnee Branch Library manager, will instruct the children in making rubber band powered cars. Kiwanis Spaghetti Supper, Thursday, Nov. 15 from 5-7 p.m. at the Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Tryon. All proceeds benefit the Tryon Kiwanis scholarship fund. The Columbus Lions Club will meet Thursday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Calvert’s Kitchen in Columbus. Curtis Erickson, District Diabetes Awareness chairman, will be the speaker. For more info, call Fran Goodwin 828-894-2505. Al-Anon: Foothills Come to Believe, Thursdays, 7 p.m., Polk Wellness Center, 155 W. Mills St., Suite 202, 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). 828-894-5098. NAMI Support Group, Thursdays, 7 - 8 p.m. in the blue room of Tryon Presbyterian Church, located on Harmon Field Road in Tryon. The group, sponsored by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), is for anyone feeling anxious or depressed and those with a diagnosis of a mental illness. All conversations are confidential. No charge. 828-817-0382. 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.
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Saluda Center, Friday events: chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; Trash Train, 10 a.m.; Nar. Anon. Meeting, 8 p.m. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www.saluda.com. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Friday activities include
Local Weather Forecast:
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movie matinee at 10 a.m. and bingo or movie at 12:30 p.m. 828894-0001. Seniors on Sobriety (SOS) AA Meeting, Fridays at noon, Polk County Chamber of Commerce Building, 2753 Lynn Rd. (Hwy 108), Tryon. 828-894-0293. Upstairs Artspace, “Heated Exchange,” a major international exhibit of encaustic art, on display through Nov. 17. Workshops in encaustic techniques also available. For more information, visit www. upstairsartspace.org, call 828-8592828 or stop by the gallery at 49 S. Trade St., Tryon. 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 Anonymous, 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 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. Mill Spring VFW Post 10349, will hold turkey shoots Saturdays at 10 a.m. until December at the
VFW hall on Hwy. 108. For more information, contact 828-8945098. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. Tryon Fine Arts Center, Kindermusik and children’s art classes, Saturdays through Nov. 17. Call 828-859-8322 ext. 213 for more information. Turkey shoots, for Mill Spring VFW Post 10349 will take place on Saturdays until December from 10 a.m. until at the VFW hall on Hwy. 108. For more information, call 828-894-5098. Tryon Fine Arts Center, Oil painting class for teens with Margaret Curtis, Saturdays, noon - 3 p.m. TPS Holiday Show opening, Tryon Painters and Sculptors announces the opening of the Holiday Show Nov. 17 from 5 - 7 p.m. at 26 Maple Street in Tryon. The opening reception invites the public to view new pieces and enjoy light refreshments. The holiday show runs Nov. 17-Dec. 22. Gallery hours are Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday
Women’s Day Service, Tracey Simpson Lovelock of White Plains, N.Y. will be the guest speaker for the annual Women’s Day Service at Garrison Chapel Baptist Church, 416 Markham Rd., Tryon, on Sunday, Nov. 18 at 3:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 2 p.m.
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• Sunny View zoo (continued from page 1)
“behind-the-scenes” tour, where the students learned about the job of the zookeepers, and received first-hand knowledge about various animals. Numerous parents and family members also went on the field trip, making the experience a true community event. Before the day of the field trip, students did research on many of the animals they would see at the zoo. Also, each classroom focused on a specific animal, and tried to become experts on their animal. Animal decorations in classrooms and hallways greeted the students when they started school on the first day. Teachers assigned special writing activities, Internet research and related art projects. In addition, students read lots of books about animals. After the day at the zoo, students shared their new animal knowledge at a special evening (Continued on page 4)
First grader Daylon Bradley gets to pet Pins, a friendly hedgehog at the zoo. (photo submitted by Angela Hall)
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pipes as needed, the installation of curb and gutter in some locations and resurfacing of the 0.67 miles, according to NCDOT District Engineer Steve Cannon. The project begins at the Columbus Town Limits along Peniel Road and ends at N.C. 108/Mills Street in Columbus. The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the state’s secondary road program on July 9. The county agreed to add the Peniel/Walker Street project to this year’s state list and remove a proposed project to widen Collinsville Road. The Collinsville Road widening proj-
ect was moved to the 2013 plan. The state was asked by Columbus to include curb and drainage to the state’s Peniel Road/ Walker Street resurfacing project so the town can install sidewalks at a later date. Columbus Town Council has discussed its desire to install a sidewalk from the Holly Hills subdivision along Peniel Road into town. No estimates of when the sidewalk will be installed have been discussed. Cannon said the current work being done has no detours and that work is being performed utilizing lane closures and proper traffic control. The state’s budget for the project is $400,000.
First grader Joshua Weis enjoys an up-close-and-personal visit with the rainbow lorikeets. (photo submitted by Angela Hall)
• Sunny View zoo (continued from page 3)
family event. Zoo Night was held Oct. 9. Students acted as “tour guides” to share their zoo-related learning. Parents and students enSALFORG - page 9
joyed slide shows of zoo pictures, and were treated to refreshments of animal crackers and juice. – article submitted by Angela Hall
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The first Tuba Christmas was headed by Stan and Jean Howell held in 1998 with 39 participants who make their home at Tryon and was to be held outdoors at the Estates. After 15 years they are Polk County courthouse. retiring from their positions and Rain intervened, and it was it will be interesting to see how moved to the many people Stearns Audi- Participants have come from it takes to fill torium where their shoes. the conductor both Carolinas, Tennessee, Manfred stood on a ta- Georgia and several other Wa l t e r o f ble to lead the Springs states, with players ranging Mill concert. Since has been that time the in age from 11 to the mid Stan’s assisconcerts have 80s and occasionally older. tant and will been held take over the in the Polk reins for fuCounty High ture concerts. School auditorium. Over the years there has been a Participants have come from “Mystery Fund Raiser” who helps both Carolinas, Tennessee, Geor- collect monies needed to present gia and several other states, with this event and keep it free to the players ranging in age from 11 to public. Support also comes from the mid 80s and occasionally older. the Polk County Community Traditionally, for many years Foundation, the Wilhelm Fund, a student from Western Carolina businesses and individuals in Polk University’s music department County. Each participant receives would perform the carol, “O Holy a free lunch paid for by the Rotary Night.” Dr. Mike Schallock, a tuba Club. specialist from WCU, conducts The Tuba Christmas concert an annual contest to determine the will be held on Dec. 1 at 1:30 p.m., soloist. This year, for the 15th an- at the Polk County High School. niversary of the Polk County event, All seats are free. Come and start a special solo will be performed by the month on the right note. P. Blake Cooper of Los Angeles. – article submitted Past concerts have been spearby Betsy Zeeke
Carolina Keglers Bowling results The Keglers are growing. New bowlers have joined this season, but they still have room for more. No experience necessary. 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 bowling results for Nov. 7, Women’s high game: 197 Women’s low game: 86 Women’s high series: Karen Anderssen - 472
Men’s high game: 230 Men’s low game: 100 Men’s high series: Mike Davidson - 558 Hot games over average: Karen Anderssen +65 (197) Henry Zahn +57 (211) Mike Davidson +57 (230) Anyone wishing to join the Carolina Keglers should contact Mike Davidson at 828-894-5823 or email kwk1970@windstream. net. – article submitted by Mike Davidson
Meeting Place bridge results, Nov. 7 Results of Wednesday, Nov. 7 afternoon’s bridge play at the Meeting Place were as follows: First: Ginsy Davis
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Second: Jeane Helms Third: Joyce Shaw Fourth: Marvis Newbauer – article submitted
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Teens develop artistic skills
Teens gather in Studio B at Tryon Fine Arts Center to develop their artistic skills with instruction by painter Margaret Curtis. This three hour class meets weekly on Saturdays and provides college-level training and concepts for these dedicated high school students. The first of the three nine-week sessions ends on Saturday, Dec. 8 and will resume in January. For information or registration, call 828-859-8322 or visit www.tryonarts.org. (photo submitted by Marianne Carruth)
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God always wins. In the light of many recent developments in our country and throughout the world that statement might cause some hackles to rise and sound like the worst sort of naiveté or some kind of political partisanship, but that is not the case. Please read on and hear me out. Throughout the Bible and all Christian history we have been told that God is in charge; that God is not only omniscient (meaning all-knowing) but is also omnipotent (meaning all-powerful) and that God’s intentions for all the world is that we live in peace, practice justice, be merciful and simply take care of one another (Micah 6:8; James 1:27). The fly in the ointment, so to speak, is that God gave human beings free
will to choose whether or not we will live into God’s intentions for us and for our world, or whether we will choose to go our own way. The prime example of this departure from God’s intentions is told in the Book of Genesis wherein Adam and Eve succumb to temptation and make choices that were counter to God’s will for them and the world (Genesis 3). While it is very easy to lay blame and say “the devil made me do it,” in truth it is always our choice to be obedient and to do good or to follow an evil path. The question becomes, “What is the right path and what is the wrong path?” Our recent presidential elec(continued on page 9)
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who gets elected president, congressman/woman, senator, (continued from page 8) governor, counselor, commissioner, mayor or anything tion process demonstrated that else because the bottom line we are a nation of deeply divid- is always going to be, “Is that ed opinions on what is the right person working to bring about path to follow. But then, the peace, practice justice, be mersame is true in all of the Middle ciful and work to see that we East, China, Europe and the COGDELL'S take careELECTRONICS of one another?” If "Your Radio Shack Dealer" rest of the world, developed Scanners they do• Batteries those •things they are GPS • Antennaes or undeveloped. Every one of Cables living into the• Wiring will of God and - Fri. 9:30 - 6 Sat. 10 - 2 us has an opinion, and as the Mon. God wins, and when God wins 864-457-4477 old saying goes, “Opinions are 107 Prince Rd., Landrum weE.all win. like belly-buttons; everybody Peruse, if you will, the has one and no two are alike.” entire Old Testament of the COGDELL'S ELECTRONICS Among Episcopal clergy we "Your Radio Shack Bible andDealer" see how often the Scanners • Batteries like to joke that if you get 10 people and their• GPS leaders would Cables • Antennaes • Wiring priests in a room discussing a Mon. choose to disobey will - Fri. 9:30 - 6 Sat. 10 God’s -2 controversial subject you will and 864-457-4477 intentions, follow their E. Prince Rd., Landrum get 20 points of view. On our 107 own path and end up in grievown we are incapable of doing ous destruction. It is played God’s will if we are doggedly out over and over again over determined to have our way centuries and millennia, but or no way. we human beings are simply In my opinion (see, there so intent on getting our way it is) it makes little difference that we run headlong to rack
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and ruin. The present and most immediate task facing our leaders in these post-election years is to listen to God and set self-interest and personal or political opinions aside and make the definite choice to follow God’s intentions and do God’s will to bring about peace, do justice, be merciful and simply help us take care of one another in a dangerous and unpredictable world. Yes, there will be many opinions on how to do those things, but if we will all listen to God and do our best to follow the values God “American Cuisine with a Twist” has Corner set of Peakbefore St. & Hwy. us all will be 828-894-2440 108 in Columbus well. In the end, God always wins, period. The question is, “Do we want to be there when God does take it all?” - The Reverend Dr. Michael Doty, Rector The Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross
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RN Unit Supervisor (Days) 2nd Shift RN/LPN 2nd Shift CNA
PIERCE PAINTING & FLOOR SANDING Specializing in Exterior Painting - Quality Work Call Gene 864-357-5222
PROFESSIONAL PRESSURE WASH We wash homes, decks, roofs, exterior/interior of gutters, etc. Also seal or stain wood. Exc ref. Free Estimates. Call 828-894-3701. Saluda Construction: Grading, landscaping, driveways, land clearing, underbrushing, property maint. Stone, mulch, licensed, insured, bonded. G. Eargle 828- 243-4300
SERVICES/ REPAIRS Handyman Services Free Est. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, small jobs or big. Give us a call 828-817-7242 or 864-457 -6720
We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Apply at Autumn Care of Saluda 501 Esseola Drive Saluda, NC 28773 or staffdev108@ autumncorp.com
HELP WANTED Hospice of the Carolina Foothills is seeking a full-time Spiritual Services Manager. To apply please visit our website at www.hocf.org. E.O.E
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The Tryon Daily Bulletin Is currently seeking a freelance sports writer to cover fall sports for Landrum High School. This position pays on a per-story basis and would require both writing and basic photography skills. Writer needed mostly to cover sporting events in the afternoon to early evening and weekends. Writer would assist with Fall Sports Preview edition. Please send your resume and writing samples to samantha.hurst@ tryondailybulletin.com
Tryon Daily Bulletin seeks a talented professional to join it's team as a Marketing Consultant. Qualified applicants should be goal-oriented, team players, well organized and trainable. The ability to sell across several different media platforms is essential. Compensation plan includes aggressive commission & bonus plan, health/dental insurance, 401(k), paid life and disability insurance, & retirement plan. To apply, please e-mail a resume, cover letter and earnings expectations using MARKETING CONSULTANT as the subject line to: betty.ramsey@tryondailybulletin.com No phone calls, faxes or walk-ins, please. Qualified applicants will be contacted directly for interviews.
NOW HIRING Accounting Clerk
needed by Modular Home Manufacturing. Variety of duties including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable. Must have Quickbooks exp. Mail resume to: Blue Ridge Log Cabins 625 East Frontage Rd. Campobello, SC 29322 or fax to: 864-457-3422
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14x70 2+2 used $15,804 16x80 2+2 used $21,995 Now Under New 16x70 3+2 New $28,995 Ownership 16x80 3+2 New $34,995 White Oak of Tryon is 28x80 5Bd,3Ba $64,995 1 bdrm apts. available. Now accepting applica30 Homes on Display Government tions for PT Relief Cook MARKDOWN HOMES Subsidized, elderly & PT Dietary Aides. Mauldin-Greenville handicapped, heat/air Must be willing to work 1st Exit 48A on I-85 included. Walk to town. or 2nd shift & rotating 3 miles on Hwy 276 E weekends. Previous exp 828-817-2744 864-288-0444 at an institution is preferred. Apply in person at 70 Oak St., Tryon EOE
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CABINS NC MTN LOG CABIN shell on 1.72acs. EZ to finish. Reduced $79,900 OR new 2bd, 2ba, 1200sf cabin on 1.87acs. $139,500 Owner must sell. Call 828-286-1666
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MOBILE HOME RENTALS FOR RENT IN GREEN CREEK: 2 BR, 2 BA, nice mobile home on 1/2 acre lot. Garbage, grass mowing & water included. $500/m. No pets. Call 828-899-4905
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‘Code of the Forest’ author to speak at Lanier Library Nov. 20 Author Jon Buchan will speak about his new crime drama, “Code of the Forest” at the Lanier Library on Tuesday, Nov. 20 at noon. The program is free and everyone is welcome. A former South Carolina political reporter and a First Amendment lawyer representing newspapers and broadcasters in the courtroom for more than 30 years, Buchan was awarded the William C. Lassiter First Amendment Award in 2000 for his “tireless efforts to defend the First Amendment and protect the public’s right to know.” More recently, for “Code
of the Forest,” he received the gold medal for southern fiction in the Readers Favorite Awards. He grew up in Mullins, S.C. and spent most of his career in Charlotte, N.C. Buchan drew on his expert knowledge from both journalism and the law to weave together a tale of political corruption exposed by a small-town newspaper. Set in the Low Country of South Carolina, the book has received attention from both the legal and journalistic points of view. The former chief judge of the South Carolina Court of Appeals, Alex Sanders, wrote:
“With a sharp eye and perfect pitch, Jon Buchan unravels the Gothic politics and reside in the soul of the South. He reveals a great deal about law, love and life among the live oaks, as well as the power and influence that come from having ducks in your freezer.” John Drescher, executive editor of The News and Observer (Raleigh, NC) said, “Jon Buchan knows the law. He knows journalism. He knows politics. A riveting read . . . If you want to know how the South works, this novel is a good place to start.” – article submitted by Frances Flynn
Author Jon Buchan
Foothills Duplicate Bridge results for games played on Nov. 8 Morning Restricted Pairs Section A North-South 1 Chris Ter Kuile - Charlotte Lindsey 2 Jack Williams - Daniel Dworkin 3 Barbara Schuvart - Evalynn Hyra East-West 1 Donald Eifert - Jackie
Caldwell 2 H Ingram Willis Jr - Don Tucker 3 Ronald Wingo - Mary Ostheim Section B North-South 1 Rodney Lohman - Barbara Lohman 2 Jane Janke - Margaret Kennard
3 Eilene Morgan - Pam Mattern East-West 1 Lois Merrill - Barbara Trumble 2 Joyce Atkins - Yoshikazu Kinoshita 3 Douglas Percy - Vicky Percy Afternoon Open Pairs North-South 1 Jack Williams - Daniel Dworkin 2 Charles Cannon - Linda Sherer
3 Marian Unger - Donna Lohr 4 Carole Stuenkel - Virginia Ambrose East-West 1 Don Tucker - Michael Verbonic 2 Richard Caser - Karl Kachadoorian 3 John Memory - Patty Heidrich 4 Jim Jackson - James Callen - article submitted
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Price - Byars wedding
The wedding of Cody Price and Chelsey Byars was held at Midway Baptist Church near Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 4:30 p.m. The reception followed in the Family Life Center. (photo submitted by Kim Price)
Girl Scouts Carolina Peaks to Piedmont welcomes new recruitment manager Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (GSCP2P) is pleased to announce Debra Brown as the council’s newest recruitment manager, serving the counties of Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, Polk and Rutherford. As a recruitment manager for GSCP2P, Brown will be responsible for recruiting and retaining girls and adults to the Girl Scout program in her geographic area. She will also work to promote the image of Girl Scouting throughout the community and help gain support from community partners. “Debra is a talented young woman and will be a great addition to the membership team,” said Christine Ritch, director of recruitment for GSCP2P. “She is fully committed to advancing the causes of girls through her work at the council.”
Debra Brown
Brown is a graduate of Kentucky Business College and Union Theological Seminary where she received her Fellowship in Church Business Administration. Most recently, she was employed at the Gaston County Family YMCA as a human resources director. – article submitted by Lisa Crawford
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Upstairs Artspace unveils new website at casual reception Nov. 16 The Upstairs Artspace invites the public to celebrate the launch of its new, expanded website at a casual reception at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16, immediately following the gallery’s annual meeting, which begins at 5:30 p.m. Volunteers led by the chairman of the gallery’s communications committee, local artist Keith Spencer, spent months working on the design and new features to be included in the site, which retains the old web address, www. upstairsartspace.org. “The first thing you see when you go to the new home page is a splash of images reflecting the innovative art the Upstairs tries so hard to bring into our community,” said Spencer. “The aim was to make sure that the website, like the gallery, serves as a welcoming and useful resource for anyone interested in contemporary art.” The team that put together the new site added a blog to offer periodic glimpses into the minds of artists, a calendar listing all programs and exhibits, expanded information and images from artists whose work has been displayed at the Upstairs, and e-commerce features allowing supporters to
Keith Spencer, an ar tist and Upstairs board member, led the effort to build the gallery’s r e v a m p e d we b s i t e . ( p h o t o submitted)
start or renew their gallery membership online. Members of the Upstairs board will be on hand at the reception to discuss the new site, and answer questions about the process used to turn the vision for the Upstairs’ new online presence into a reality. The gallery is located at 49 S. Trade St., Tryon. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call 828-859-2828, or visit the website. – article submitted by Harold Maass
Lanier Library new acquisitions Audio Books Lifeboat. Rogan, Charlotte Shoemaker’s Wife. Trigiani, Adriana Biography Marilyn. Banner, Lois Daughter’s Tale. Soames, Mary Yes, Chef. Samuelsson, Marcus On a Farther Shore. Souder, William Exit Interview. Westin, David Dearie. Spitz, Bob Black Count. Reiss, Tom Witness to History. Schofield, Victoria DVDs Deer Hunter. Terminal. Fiction Ancient Light. Banville, John
Vengeance. Black, Benjamin San Miguel. Boyle, T. C. Low Pressure. Brown, Sandra Cocktail Waitress. Cain, James M. Panther. DeMille, Nelson Time in Between. Duenas, Maria Round House. Erdrich, Louise Winter of the World. Follett, Ken Sweet Talk. Garwood, Julie Peaches for Father Francis. Harris, Joanne In Sunlight and In Shadow. Helprin, Mark Survivor. Hurwitz, Gregg Sleep No More. Johansen, Iris Live By Night. Lehane, Dennis Cutting Season. Locke, Attica Sutton. Moehringer, J. R. (Continued on page 15)
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Carter to speak to Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Nov. 18 The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will meet at the Tryon Youth Center on Rt. 176 N. at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 18. The speaker will be Rev. Michael Carter who will speak on the topic, “Love, Acceptance and Thanksgiving.” When life is good and we are in the prime of our lives, it is often easier to sing praises. But what if our lives are drawing to a close and we are in the prime of our lives with regrets of things left undone and unsaid,” said Rev. Carter. “Join me as we explore how two individuals, whom I was fortunate enough to have the privilege to minister to in their final days of life, came to love, acceptance, and thanksgiving.” Carter is originally from Baltimore, Maryland. He moved to New York City in 1980 and lived there for 27 years, working as a professional actor before moving to Asheville with his family to
serve as a staff chaplain at Mission areas, Michael was trained as an Hospital. Michael is an ordained anti-racism trainer and has been Interfaith minister and received his recognized by President Bill Clinbachelor of arts degree in letters ton for his efforts. Carter was also a from the College of New Rochelle weekly columnist for the Asheville where he graduated cum laude. He Citizen Times. received his Carter masters In di- “Join me as we explore how currently vinity degree serves as the from Union two individuals, whom I minister for Theological was fortunate enough to the UnitarSeminary in have the privilege to minister ian UniverN e w Yo r k salist ConCity (class of to in their final days of life, gregation in 2000). He has came to love, acceptance Black, Mt., served as a and thanksgiving.” N.C. while staff chaplain also serving -- Rev. Michael Carter (Board Certias a diversity fied) at Lenox consultant for Hill Hospital, Beth Israel Hospital, the Asheville community. He has Beth Israel Cancer Center, Meth- worked with The Grove Park Inn, odist Hospital, and New York Asheville City School Foundation, Hospital Queens while residing in The Asheville Buncombe Institute New York City. for Parody Achievement (ABIPA), While serving various Unitar- Eaton Electrical Company, which ian Universalist Congregations in is an international organization. He New York City and surrounding has also spoken before the Profes-
sional Fundraisers of Asheville, N.C., as well as serving on the board of Four Seasons Hospice. Carter has also provided diversity and anti-racism training for Four Season. Formerly, Carter served as the diversity officer for Mission Hospitals. Carter has also served as director of diversity for the Western North Carolina Human Resource Association, which is an affiliate of SHRM (Society Of Human Resource Management). Carter is also a graduate of Leadership Asheville, class number 27. He and his wife The Rev. Judy Long (A Unitarian Universalist Minister) reside in Arden, N.C. with their 6-year-old daughter Kevyn, their two cats Isis and Luna, and their two Labs Duchess and Dante. Come early to enjoy fellowship and refreshments. For information, call 828-894-5776 or visit uutryonnc.org. – article submitted by Dan Dworkin
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Secret Keeper. Morton, Kate Phantom. Nesbo, Jo It’s Fine By Me. Petterson, Per Casual Vacancy. Rowling, J. K. Mad River. Sandford, John Roots of the Olive Tree. Santo, Courtney Miller Twelve Rooms of the Nile. Shomer, Enid Irish Country Wedding. Taylor, Patrick Lower River. Theroux, Paul Severe Clear. Woods, Stuart Mystery Hiss and Hers. Beaton, M. C.
Bone Bed. Cornwell, Patricia Daniels Outrage. Indridason, Arnaldur Dead Anyway. Knopf, Chris Jewels of Paradise. Leon, Donna Fatal Winter. Malliet, G. M. Shadow Girls. Mankell, Henning Sunless Sea. Perry, Anne Gone. White, Randy Wayne Non-Fiction Home is a Roof Over a Pig. Arrington, Aminta Hello Goodbye Hello. Brown, Craig Locavesting. Cortese, Amy Reinventing Bach. Elie, Paul Muslim Mafia. Gaubatz, P. David Mortality. Hitchens, Christopher Voice is All. Johnson, Joyce
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Revenge of Geography. Kaplan, Robert D. Hidden America. Laskas, Jeanne Marie Stand Up That Mountain. Leutze, Jay Erskine Secret Lives of Codebreakers. McKay, Sinclair No Easy Day. Owen, Mark Escape Velocity. Portis, Charles Walking the Amazon. Stafford, Ed Oath. Toobin, Jeffrey Little Bookstore of Big Stone Gap. Welch, Wendy Great Railroad Revolution. Wolmar, Christian – article submitted by Marie DuLong
The 1940s Radio Hour A Nostalgic Musical
Nov. 8-10 & 15-17 at 8 pm
Nov. 11 & 18 at 3 pm
Box Office Open TLT Workshop 516 S. Trade Street Mon-Sat, 10-1 Adults $20 Youth 18 and under $15 828-859-2466
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Big Sweep GreenTeam members Emily Kocher, Andrew Lee, Malynne Petoia, Maggie Phipps, Ben Stockdale, Leah Stockdale, Will Trakas and Mason Umlauf, Gail Stockdale and Green Team Director Joel Picher. (photos submitted)
Polk volunteers sweep Green River and Lake Adger
On Lake Adger, volunteers Susan and Jerry Atwood, and Jamie and Mike Davidson, spent the morning on boats removing debris from one-quarter mile of shoreline and along selected roadsides. The overall effort was bolstered tremendously by the use of a large trailer, generously loaned by Tim and Sara Bell of Green River Adventures in Saluda. Gratitude should be extended to all the volunteers who cared enough to spend a couple of hours removing detrimental trash from Polk County’s waterways. “Clean water starts at the top, and these efforts go a long way to improving the quality of down-
stream rivers which supply drinking water to many North and South Carolina communities,” Mark Byington said. “As more and more tourist are discovering the beauty of our area, it is economically important that they are not turned away by trash lined roads and waterways.” NC Big Sweep is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works year-round to educate citizens for litter-free watersheds. Last year, 16,212 volunteers cleaned more than 1,200 miles of waterways to retrieve more than 385,000 pounds of debris statewide. – article submitted by Mark Byington
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Above: A Lake Adger volunteer traveled by boat to clean a portion of the lake of debris. Right: Another Lake Adger volunteer uses her kayak as she combs the shoreline.
Cover up…
On the morning of Saturday, Oct. 6, a total of 37 volunteers contributed their time to clean up the Green River and Lake Adger on behalf of the citizens of Polk County. Their efforts were part of the 2012 NC Big Sweep, a statewide effort to remove litter and debris from waterways and beaches. The total effort removed an estimated 840 pounds of trash and 480 pounds of recyclable material that was taken to the transfer station. On and along the Green River, volunteers included Polk County High School ‘Green Team’ members Emily Kocher, Andrew Lee, Malynne Petoia, Maggie Phipps, Ben Stockdale, Leah Stockdale, Will Trakas and Mason Umlauf. Gail Stockdale and Green Team Director Joel Picher assisted the team. Representatives of the Pisgah Chapter of Trout Unlimited included Steve Herring, Gene McGuire, and Linda and Mark Byington. Joe Cooper and Cathy Brettman represented Polk County Appearance Commission. Other volunteers from around the county included Eric and Harrison Waddell and Brian Taylor, as well as Christy, Steven and Reid Houser of Wilderness Cove Campground. Ken Weitzen and two other volunteers cleaned trash from the river from canoes on behalf of ECO (Environmental & Conservation Organization) of Hendersonville, and other volunteers pitched in during the day.