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Vol. 84 / No. 25
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Monday, March 7, 2011
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Hospice commemorates 30 years 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, Mondays, Harmon Field/Tryon, 7 a.m. - noon. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family Member Support Group, meets in Columbus on the first Monday of the month, 10 a.m. to noon. For info and/ or location, contact Lisa at 828-894-0104 or Annie at 864457-7278. 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. (Continued on page 2)
Hospice of the Carolina Foothills celebrated its 30th anniversary at Tryon Estates on Sunday, Feb. 20, thanking donors who have supported their mission since 1981. Among them are Nell Deaver (seated), one of the founders of HoCF and its first volunteer executive director; (standing, left to right) current board vice chair man Ron Smith; executive director Jean Eckert and board chairman Bill Jenks. For more information about being involved as a donor or volunteer with this provider of end-of-life care in Polk, Spar tanburg and Greenville counties, call 828-894-7000 or 864-457-9122. (photo submitted)
Students, families exchange cultures by Samantha Hurst
Sabrina Schultheiss and Helen Li do as much studying in the hallways of Polk County High School as they do in the classroom. The two are foreign exchange students through the AFS program, which aims to broaden students’ learning by exposing them to a new culture. Schultheiss studies the culture of her classmates daily. “I have learned so much I don’t even know where to begin,” Schultheiss said. “The school’s teachers, they are very open to students asking questions and the students are very interested in why I came here.” Polk County resident Henrik Krarup and his wife, Lone, serve
as local liaisons for the AFS program. The couple began as host parents to a Japanese student. The next year the Krarup’s own son traveled to Japan as an exchange student. Their youngest son just left for New Zealand to spend his own year as an exchange student. “We’ve certainly looked at all the program offers that really is about making a safer world for everyone,” said Krarup “It’s this thing about where you meet total strangers from a different culture … It builds out your tolerance to other cultures. You start seeing that things can be different and that’s good.” Lone Krarup said Polk County High School has been particularly cooperative in taking multiple
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AFS students in some years. They have also encouraged many of their own students to look into the program. Schultheiss said throughout her middle school years she had heard much about America and the foreign exchange program. She had even met a fellow camp participant in Switzerland who had been an exchange student in Tennessee and who had a wonderful experience. From that conversation she said she was convinced this was an experience she needed to have in her life. “I’ve learned that the stereotype some people have about America is not true. They kind of give you a certain view on the (Continued on page 3)
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Harmon Field Board of Supervisors, meets on the first Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Harmon Field Cabin. The next meeting will be on March 7. Public welcome. Information: 828-859-6655. Al Anon: Green Creek, meets at the Green Creek Community Center Mondays, 6 p.m., 828-817-6675. Male Anger Management/ Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Mondays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Friends of Harmon Field Board of Directors, next meeting will be Monday, March 7, immediately after the Harmon Field Board of Supervisors Meeting (approximately 6:15 p.m.). at Harmon Field Cabin. Public invited. For information, contact Lorna Dever at 828-894-3370 or Meg Rogers at 828-859-6655. Green Creek Community Center Christian Wisdom Circle, for friends and families of alcoholics/addicts, Monday 7:15 p.m. 828-817-6675. Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 8 p.m., Columbus Presbyterian Church.
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Foothills, “We Care” is a weekly informal social group open to women coping with loss. The group meets at 9 a.m. at TJ’s Cafe in Tryon and is open to newcomers. For more information, contact Shannon Slater at 828-894-7000 or 800-617-7132 or sslater@hocf.org. Saluda Center, Tuesdays, chair exercise, 9 a.m. Bridge, 10 a.m., 828-749-9245. For more activities, e-mail saludacenter@ hotmail.com or visit www.saluda. com. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Tuesday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; art class, 10 a.m., Bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. 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 is scheduled every Tuesday. 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. Polk County Library Preschool Storytime, “Lots of Hats,” Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Free. All area children and caregivers welcome. Caregiver must remain with child. Cracker Barrel, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, conference room, Congregational Church. Teen Character/Skills Building Group, Tuesdays 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 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. Rutherford-Polk-McDowell District Board of Health will hold a regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 8 at the McDowell County Health Department, 408 Spaulding Road, Marion, N.C. at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Contact Brenda Green at 828-287-6101 for more info. Thermal Belt Friendship
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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.; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; Italian Club Meeting (Buon Giorno), 10 a.m.; senior fitness, 10 a.m. bingo or bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Medication Assistance Program, 9 a.m. - noon. 828-894-0001. Saluda Center, Wednesday activities, Trash Train, dominoes game, 10 a.m., gentle Yin Yoga 12:30 p.m. 828-749-9245. Tryon Kiwanis Club, meets Wednesdays, noon, Congregational Church, 210 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Female Anger Management/ Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Male Anger Management/ Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Wednesdays, 5 - 6:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340.
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Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m. - noon, old Searcy Mill parking lot, Hwy. 108, Columbus. Saluda Center, Thursday activities: knitting group, 9:30 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga, 5:30 p.m.; Saluda Center. 828-749-9245. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Thursday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m. 828894-0001. Landrum Library, Lap Babies, Thursdays, 10 a.m.; storytime, 10:30 a.m.
Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. Saluda Public Library, Bouncing Babies and Toddlers in Tow, Thursdays, 10 a.m. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, 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 Road. Green Blades Garden Club, will meet March 10 at 1:30 p.m., at the home of Carolyn Jones. The featured program speaker will be Bill Jones from Carolina Native Nursery who will speak on “Gathering, Growing and Selling Native Plants.” Inform cohostesses June Current or Shelvie Foust if you cannot attend. Foothills Music Club will present its annual organ concert Thursday, March 10 at 3 p.m. in the sanctuary of the Tryon Presbyterian Church. Parenting Education Program, beginning Thursday, Feb. 10 from 6 - 8 p.m. (continuing for 12 weeks), Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. 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. 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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TV and radio – I’ve experienced how welcoming people are here in North Carolina,” Schultheiss said. Schultheiss’ host mother, Laura May, said she knows caring for a stranger’s child sounds like a big commitment, and it is, she said. But she also said she could never have expected the reward she and her own daughter have received in return. “It is quite the commitment … it’s 11 months,” May said. “I’m like her second mom, but it’s a relationship I’ll have forever with her.” May said both she and daughter, Samantha, have seen their world via a new perspective. May said the family discusses the differences in food, education and transportation. The way individuals eat was different for Schultheiss. She said meals seem more family focused in Switzerland.
“In Switzerland, going out to eat is very expensive, so we don’t do that very much,” Schultheiss said. “We have a strong culture of cooking together and sitting down to eat together. But in America it’s so cheap so everyone does it.” May said she was amazed that Sabrina and her fellow students in Switzerland learn so many languages at a young age – Sabrina speaks Swiss-German, English, some French and a bit of Spanish. In Switzerland students attend about 15 classes rotated throughout the week. She said they begin school at 7:20 and can go until even 6 p.m. depending on their schedule. As for transportation, May said Sabrina appeared shocked by the size of vehicles, something May had not considered to be very unusual because it is commonplace in America. May said she has delighted in watching Schultheiss experience America. She said it has made her pay attention to things we all take
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Foreign exchange student Sabrina Schultheiss with her host family Samantha Haase and Laura May.
for granted as normal parts of life and our culture. “[Hosting a foreign exchange student] is a complete education,” May said. “It opens your mind so much to the world outside Polk County. It’s so much more rewarding than you might realize.” Two of Schultheiss’ favorite experiences during the first half of her stay here include attending high school football games and
taking a trip to Colorado. “I really enjoyed the Homecoming pep rally and game. That was kind of the point that I started getting to know people at the school,” she said. “Then going to Colorado was wonderful. It showed me a totally different side of America when it comes to landscape. I always thought the (Continued on page 4)
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Help in Jude’s Gap fire appreciated To the Editor: I wanted publicly to express my sincere appreciation to the many fine citizens of Polk County and the surrounding regions who supported and directly assisted the firefighters of Sunny View Fire and Rescue during the recent terrible wild fire at Judes Gap. The willing support of the entire community made our tasks so much easier to accomplish. The Judes Gap fire was a serious threat to our community. During its 10-day rampage, the fire consumed over 1,470 acres of rural property, spread into neighboring Henderson and Rutherford counties, and directly threatened several homes in its path. In support of our activities, the entire community willingly brought delicious, hearty food and drink to the firefighters at the scene; personnel from the N.C. Forest Service, the N.C.
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mountains here in North Carolina were like hills compared to Switzerland.” Henrik Krarup said many of the students he and his wife have hosted continue to keep in touch. He said they often say that the year was “the best year of my life.” He said he believes the experience builds character. “I think that inspires a lot of young kids to be even a little better than they were when they came,” Krarup said. “Usually they take many things back such as the importance we all feel there is in the responsibility to serve their community.” Krarup said for host parents the program is unique because there are no specific education
State Parks and other departments from Polk, Henderson and Rutherford counties unfailingly responded with their resources, as did the Red Cross. Together, we were able to finally subdue the blaze. Through the dedicated efforts of the entire community, no lives were lost, no serious injuries occurred, and no structures or animals were consumed. In short, it was the best possible outcome for a terrible situation. I would especially like to thank Harry Denton for the use of his home in the Judes Gap area. Serving as the location for our incident command post for several days, it was a godsend in our firefighting efforts and made our tasks that much easier. As a totally volunteer firefighting organization, the Sunny View department depends entirely upon the efforts of the community to sustain us. You did not let us down. We are most grateful, and again, a big THANK YOU to all who supported our recent firefighting efforts. –– Marty McQuinn, Chief Sunny View Fire and Rescue or social requirements to participate. He said it doesn’t ask that you be of a particular faith, have a particular job or live a particular way. Prospective host parents are screened and must undergo a background check. The commitment, Krarup said, is to make a safe environment for these young people to live for a year. For the most part the young person pays fees and expenses related to trips and social activities. Host parents do provide food for the students. The Krarups said this is a great time of year to begin thinking about serving as host parents. For more information, you can contact Lone and Henrik Krarup at 828-863-4020 or visit asfcarolinafoothills.org.
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Funding for schools vs. water line extension To the Editor: I’m convinced that action by the Polk County Board of Commissioners at the 2/21/11 meeting may prove to be one of the most significant decisions during the term of the current board. I, along with vice chair McDermott and commissioner Walker (commissioners Pack and Owens voted against the motion) instructed the Polk Board of Education to move forward with the state mandated upgrades to the Polk Central School well system. For me personally, this was a reversal of my desire for Polk County to continue the extension of a 12” main truck water line north on Hwy. 9 from near the Sandy Plains/Peniel crossroads to Mill Spring as soon as financially feasible.
This is still a major goal for me; however, I had to realize that at the present time having the taxpayers paying 100% of main truck water line extensions is more of a want rather than a need. Several weeks ago Superintendent Miller made the county commissioners aware of the state mandated well system upgrades. At the time it seemed to make good sense to move forward and at least extend the main truck water line to Polk Central. Providing public water to the school would eliminate the approximately $40,000 well system upgrade costs however, the county would have to spend approximately $650,000 from fund reserves to extend this water line. Superintendent Miller’s report caused me to confront the reality of the deep budget cuts for public schools coming from the State along with shifting to counties budget items that the state has previously paid for (such as school buses). With the only request for pub-
lic water service along the new proposed extension coming from Polk Central School, I realized that my want had to be postponed. During this prolonged economic downturn, the much greater need is for the county to maintain a healthy fund balance so that we are in a strong position to take on the financial burdens being shifted from the state to Polk County without having to impose a property tax increase. I strongly agree with the unanimous vote by the Polk Board of Education on 2/14/11 which declared that they would rather the county commissioners focus local taxpayer funds on school teachers/support personnel and school programs rather than extending public water to Polk Central. The current 2010-11 county funding to our public schools is $4,638,054, and this does not include payments on loans for schools. I know that there will be approximately $300,000 added to this budget number in the 2011-12
fiscal year starting July 1. Because of almost certain additional state budget cuts, the Board of commissioners may face another significant county funding increase to our school budget in the 2012-13 fiscal year in order to maintain the high quality of our local public schools. Again, our goal is to do this without a tax increase. Until the economy improves, a main trunk water line extension on Hwy. 9 will depend on whether a new business should decide to locate along this section and create enough jobs that the county could possibly receive matching grant money as happened recently with the proposed new restaurant on Hwy. 9. I am convinced that the greatest need currently is not main trunk water line extensions in Polk County, but keeping our exceptional public schools well-funded, and the county’s fund balance healthy so we can weather these tough economic times. –– Ray Gasperson
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Cardinals drop to Chapman by Joey Millwood
Polk County High School’s JV girls’ basketball team. Shown are (front, left to right): Latyra Miller, Makenzie White, Brittany Jones, Shea Wheeler, Shavonna Hamilton and Amber Lynch, (back, left to right): Baileigh Fisher, Katie Ruff, Lyric Flood, Janada Carson, Sara Davis and Brianna Dill. (photo submitted)
JV girls capture Western Highlands championship by Samantha Hurst
Polk County High School’s JV girls basketball team wrapped up their season in style with a win in the Western Highlands Conference tournament. Coach Michelle Fagan said the team finished the season with 19-4 record. “I believe this team was so successful this year because they practiced and played with a lot of intensity and heart. They have an outstanding work ethic, and I feel like the more they were challenged, the harder they would work/play,” Fagan said. PCHS took down Madison with a hearty 63-14 win in the first game of the tournament.
Top scorers included Brittany Jones with 19 points on the night, followed by Shea Wheeler and Brianna Dill, both with 8. The Wolverine’s captured their second win of the tourney against Mitchell, winning 41-34. Amber Lynch was the top scorer with 12 points. Mackenzie White ended the game with 11. PCHS didn’t make it easy on Mountain Heritage in the championship game either. The girls won 52-33 with Lynch scoring 12 points, Katie Ruff sinking 10 and both Shea Wheeler and Brittany Jones pulling down 9 points each. PCHS’ JV girls assistant coach is Mark Mazilli.
Polk 5th-6th grade basketball champs Left are the 2010-2011 Polk County Recreation fifth and sixth grade basketball tournament champions. Grey team (front row from left): Weston Fisher, Jaylon Bontrager, Andrew Gregory, Chris Phipps, Holden Owens, Jared Wolfe, Tyler Harris, Jake Justice, coach Jenny Wolfe (standing at far right).
Fifth and sixth grade regular season champs, orange team (second row from left): Gabe Lail, Rustin Muse, Henry Monts, Troy Lieberman, (top row standing left to right) Marquise Lipscomb, Zane Johnson, Storm Wheeler, Riley Thompson, Braden Miller and coach Brad Muse. (photo submitted)
As the sun settled behind Chapman High School on Thursday night, the Landrum and Chapman baseball teams settled into a pitchers’ duel. Chapman’s Benjamin Ziegler and Landrum’s Kaleb Kuykendall traded strong innings all night before Chapman finally closed out a 3-0 win. “It was a nip and tuck game,” Panther head coach Matt McDaniels said. “It was a good pitchers duel. It was fun to watch.” Ziegler, a 6’1” sophomore, allowed just three hits in his complete-game shutout of the Cardinals and won his second game of the season in the Steve Sanders Tournament. “I just kept at it and had good defense behind me,” Ziegler said. It was a blue collar effort for the sophomore. He retired the first ten batters he faced with four ground balls, four fly outs and one strikeout. The Chapman offense got its first run in the third inning off Kuykendall. Designated hitter Ben Settle looped a ball just over Joseph’s Smith glove at second base. Chapman third baseman Austin Brackett followed with a ground ball to third base that caused an error at third and in right field. That allowed the first run to cross the plate for the Panthers. Chapman (2-1) added two more runs in the fifth inning. Jacob Scruggs and Settle walked. Kuykendall battled back and got
Landrum’s Kaleb Kuykendall pitches against Chapman on Thursday afternoon. The Cardinals lost the game 3-0, but Kuykendall pitched a strong game. (photo by Joey Millwood)
Bracket to ground out to second. With two outs and two on, Chapman left fielder Kody Stewart singled to drive in the final two runs. Landrum (1-2) battled back, trying to rally some support for Kuykendall in the seventh. Catcher Thomas Rabatie drew a walk. Jon Humphries and Gus Wofford followed with singles. Ziegler then got Hunter Pruitt to fly out in foul territory at first base and Matt Pruitt grounded out to second base. Landrum coach Ray McCallister could only shake his head and let his pitcher know what a great job he did. “He pitched a great game,” McCallister said. “Defensively, we didn’t back him up.”
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Tryon Seventh-Day Adventist School holds Round-Up Day On Sunday, March 20, the Tryon Seventh-Day Adventist School will hold its Round-Up Day from noon – 4 p.m. Organizers invite all parents and students in kindergarten through eighth grade to visit the school to make plans for the upcoming school year. The Tryon Seventh-Day Adventist School has an accredited curriculum, musical opportunities, certified teachers and smaller class sizes which provide more personalized, one on one instruction. A free lunch will be provided along with time to meet each teacher in each class. The students will be on hand to greet you so you can get to know them. There will also be a bell choir demonstration. A question and answer period for all parents will be held from 3 – 4 p.m. The school is building two new classrooms due to in-
The students of the Tryon Seventh-Day Adventist Church School. (photo submitted)
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The Tryon Seventh-Day Adventist Church School is located at 2820 Lynn Road in Tryon. – article submitted
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Foothills Music Club February meeting, organ concert March 10 The February meeting of the Foothills Music Club was held at the home of Elizabeth and John Gardner. The theme was “From Russia with Love,” and the hosts greeted guests wearing authentic Russian garb. The program consisted of music by Russian composers and included the use of several Russian instruments. First Anne Morgan and Krysti Hamlin played a piano duet of “Song of India” from the opera “Sadko” by Rimsky-Korsakov. Next, the Gardners on gusli and tenor domra (two traditional Russian stringed instruments) played a barcarolle from “The Seasons.” Karen Molnar (bassoon) and Carole Bartole (piano) performed “Berceuse” from Stravinsky’s “Fire-
bird” and four arrangements from Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.” Then pianist Joe Erwin performed “10 Bagatelles” by Alexander Tcherepnin, which he prefaced with an edifying and entertaining pre-performance commentary. Finally, in colorful costumes, Irene and David McCullough, members of the Balalaika Society of Atlanta, played “Dreams Waltz,” by Andreyev, and “Song about Love,” by Fradkino, from the Russian film “A Simple Story.” The March meeting of the Foothills Music Club is open to the public and will take place at 3 p.m. on March 10 at the Presbyterian Church on Harmon Field Road in Tryon. This concert will feature the organ. – article submitted
Carole Bartol (above) is one of the organists who will perform at the FMC concert Thursday, March 10 at 3 p.m. The program, “The Wonderful World of Organ Music,” will be at the Tryon Presbyterian Church. (photo submitted)
Local students graduate from Western Carolina University in Fall 2010 The following students graduated from Western Carolina University during the fall semester of 2010. • Richard Eric Conn of Co-
lumbus, master of fine arts in fine arts; • Aline DuPre’ of Lynn, master of arts, teaching English as a
second language; • Briana Leigh Cunningham of Tryon, bachelor of science, parks and recreation management;
• Kimberly Irene Porter of Tryon, bachelor of science, birth – kindergarten, Summa Cum Laude. – article submitted
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Rehearsals are under way at Landrum High School as students prepare to present “Schoolhouse Rock Live!,” the first theatrical production to be performed in the school’s auditorium since moving into the new facility in the fall of 2006. The show will debut on Friday and Saturday nights, March 11 - 12, at 7 p.m. Tickets will be available at the show. The Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) is sponsoring the event, as they rally to advance the arts programs and offer more opportunities for student involvement. According to Lori Walter, PTSO president, “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” will be the first production in about 40 years. “As far as I can tell, from speaking with former LHS students, the last school-wide production was in 1968,” Walter said. Brian Sherman, LHS principal, met with the PTSO board members early in the school year and requested their help in advancing the music and drama departments. “We decided to move forward
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with our arts programs this year to take advantage of our beautiful facility and auditorium. We have such a supportive community here in Landrum, and we really hope they’ll come out to watch our kids perform,” Sherman said. “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” is directed by Millicent Hunnicutt, who grew up performing in the Tryon Little Theater. Hunnicutt has been seen professionally on stage in the southeast, most notably at Flat Rock Playhouse. In addition to acting, she has directed several plays, including “Welcome to Mitford” for Tryon Little Theater. Musical direction is by Cecilia England, music teacher at O.P. Earle Elementary. Mallori Inman, LHS student, and member of the “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” chorus said, “We’re having a lot of fun and I think it’s going to be an awesome show!” Friends of Landrum Library and the Rotary Club of Tryon Foundation are the sponsors for this year’s production. Any individual or organization interested in financial sponsorship can contact Landrum High School at 864-457-2606. – article submitted
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WHERE WE WORK An in-depth look at an area business
NAME OF PERSON FEATURED: Paula M. Mierop, owner. NAME OF BUSINESS: Re-Ride Consignment Tack Shop LLC STREET ADDRESS: 6431 N.C. 9 S, Columbus, N.C. 28722 PHONE NUMBER: 828-863-2770. HOURS: Tues. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. E-MAIL: tackshop@re-ride.com NATURE OF BUSINESS: We are a total consignment tack shop, dealing in all things horse and riding related. YEAR FOUNDED: October 2002. PRIOR LOCATIONS: Started out in a 20 x 20 building on the other side of the plaza where we are now. We now have 1600 sq. ft. and are always moving items around to make room for more great things. NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: Right now it is just myself and Julie Holliday. My son Russell helps when he is around (he is a senior at NCSU - Go Pack!). We have had other great part-time helpers over the years and they all helped contribute to our success. HOW’S BUSINESS? It is good here in the Carolinas; we have 800 plus consignors. We did try another location in Ocala, Fla., but closed after a year. I hated to close it but the horse economy in Florida is not what it is here in the Carolinas, as I found out!
hear about their horses! We have horses and ride so we can relate to our customers. My background with horses started as a baby and over the years I have ridden almost all of the styles that they make a saddle for and I have driven, too. ADVICE TO YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS: Just stick with it – do what you love and love what you do. Don’t be afraid of trying out things – better to try and fail than always wonder! YOUR FIRST JOB: Working at a standardbred rehab barn in Woodbourne, N.Y. It was owned by a little lady that just loved her horses and her life with them. I cleaned four stalls each day after school and led the horses to the pastures and back. One of the few horse barns that had a barn cleaner – push a button and it took the manure around the barn and out to the honey wagon! I later worked for her sister riding and showing Arabians.
ONE THING YOU WISH EVERYONE KNEW ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS: We offer a website that is looked at by people all over the world. We have a huge selection of everything at good prices and offer saddle trials so that riders can be sure of a perfect fit.
YOUR ROLE MODEL (IN BUSINESS OR IN LIFE GENERALLY): My role model in life is my mother, Laura Bitter. She is quietly dignified, honest as the day is long and has always been supportive. I learned the consignment business by working at the Frog and Swan in Tryon - Randy Grobe has always been a big help, but perhaps more so was his partner Ed Ormsby, who taught me the way to run a business. I miss his wisdom and his humor.
SOMETHING YOU OFFER THAT A CUSTOMER WON’T FIND ELSEWHERE: Well, we don’t have anything that you can’t get elsewhere but we are always happy to see people and
THE KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS IS: Respect – respecting and treating people the right way. It will come back to you in many ways – works with horses, too!
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April Fools Masquerade Ball at festival Saturday, April 2 Come as you are not to TDDA’S first ever April Fools Masquerade Ball, held on Saturday, April 2. The ball begins at 6:33 p.m. at Outdoor Living by Bravo/Thompson Landscaping on
Palmer Street in downtown Tryon. Music will be provided by the Carburetors, a regional band well-known from concerts at Rogers Park. A fortune-teller will reveal your character’s fu-
ture. Foolish food will include a taco bar and foolish beverages will be available at a cash bar. Prizes will be in abundance. Tickets are available at Kathleen’s Gallery, located at 98
North Trade Street, and at The Book Shelf (cash or check only). For information, contact Kathleen at 828-859-8316 or Linda at 828-859-6874. – article submitted
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COOPERIIS in Mill Spring, NC is seeking volunteer gardeners. Volunteers will work under the direct supervision of our production farmer and have the opportunity to learn how to grow a wide variety of produce to feed a community, practice proper soil management, use hand tools efficiently, develop physical strength and stamina and increase organic and sustainable agriculture thinking skills. Applicants need to be available at least two days a week for 5-10 hours/day.Nutritious meals provided. Applicants must be be comfortable with working in a moderately physically strenuous outdoor environment. Please apply via email to hr@cooperriis.org or by calling 828-894-7122.
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BUILDING SITES EVALUATED Is it buildable? Site prep cost? Setbacks? So many questions... we have answers. For more information visit our website at www.seayhomes.com, click 'Services' tab. Office 864-472-3420. Serving Landrum, Polk, Rutherford and 75 mile radius. CONLON TREE CARE Quality tree work at reasonable prices. Pruning, removals, chipping, log splitting. Free estimates, references. INSURED, EXPERIENCED AND RELIABLE. Call Tom at 828-863-4011. CRAFTSMAN SERVICES 864-978-2283. Custom Builders, Repairs, Kitchens & Baths. Decks, Roofing, Plumbing. DO YOU want it clean or REALLY CLEAN? Call Taylor Cleaning, and ask for Barbara 864-316-6816. Homes, offices, rentals, any space that needs cleaning. references provided. One time,weekly, bi-weekly. FERTILIZER & LIME. Pastures and hayfields, custom and standard blend. Call Green Creek Farm Supply for price and scheduling. 828-863-4343. GET YOUR IRRIGATION system ready for spring, check heads for coverage and make adjustments, set up controller and make recommendations, up to 4 zones $55, $10 each additional zone. AAA Irrigation Solutions, 864-208-7469. LAWN-PRO RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST: Mowing, trimming, pruning, fertilization, mulch, seeding, spring clean-up, planting, greenhouses, chainsaw, pressure washing, deck restoration, ...and more. Free estimates. Fully insured. 828-817-2651.
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Homes For Rent HWY. 11, CLIFFS ENTRANCE. One bedroom, jacuzzi, wood floors, two balconies, range, refrigerator, dishwasher microwave, washer/dryer, utilities paid. $795 month. Call 864-895-9177.
FOR RENT: 4.5 ACRE HORSE FARM in Green Creek. 3BR, 1BA home with new 4 stall center aisle barn. Fenced 3 board pasture, full use access of riding rings, trails and fox hunting. $1200/month, 828-863-2979.
Commercial for Rent OFFICE WITH RESTROOM FOR RENT at entrance to Cliffs of Glassy. Utilities paid. $450. 864-895-9177 or 864-313-7848.
Houses for Sale HOUSE/ACREAGE/BARN for sale: 8 acres, pond, inground pool. Built in 2002, this 3052 SF house is 4 BRs/3 Full BAs/2 Half BAs. Private master suite on main level. New barn by Barnmaster. $575,000. Call Judy McCravy, CB Caine, 864.680.3508 or e-mail JMcCravy@cbcaine.com .
LOOKING FOR A RENTAL? Browse our current inventory online at www.carolinaadvantageproperties.com. We only manage properties that we would want to be in ourselves! Contact Damian for assistance at 828-817-2046.
FOR SALE: 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo. 161 Melrose #2. $18k cash or owner financing available for qualified buyer. Sold as is. Call 803-556-8193.
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FOR SALE: Horse trailer, slant, 3-horse gooseneck trailer, sleeping quarters, AC, excellent running condition. $7,500. 864-457-3193.
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Boats & Supplies POND PROWLER, 10' fishing boat, $300; Minn Kota electric trolling motor, $100; Honda 2HP 4-stroke outboard motor, $700; Package price, $1,000. Sold separately or as a package. Call Gerry, Campobello, 781-929-0002.
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Mimosa Inn celebrates President’s Day, Washington’s birthday The Mimosa Inn was recently the site of a dinner celebrating President’s Day and George Washington’s bir thday. The president was dressed in his general’s uniform as he hosted dinner for his entourage. George and his friends are members of the 1 st Maryland/Southern Campaign of the Western N.C. Revolutionary War Re-enactors. (photo submitted)
Letter to the Editor
Goodwin’s trees
To the Editor: I have never taken exception to anything Garland Goodwin has said or written. He is a solid citizen, a gifted writer and all-around good person. But he wrote a piece recently declaring that trees were not appropriate for the corridor - the Gateway - leading to Columbus from the interstate. I simply can’t agree. I spent much of my working career in large-scale real estate development.
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For years, I was vice president and general manager of the largest industrial real estate developer on the planet and for about four years just before I retired, I was privileged to serve as vice president for one of the oldest (1879) and most respected real estate developers in the nation that specialized in world-class office or business parks, emphasis “Parks.” In both of those roles, I learned the true and undeniable value of “landscaping,” which is what we’re really talking about here. In our office parks, for example, we typically invested $200250,000 on each park entrance and more still on interior plantings,
including thousands of flowering bulbs of various kinds, as well as a variety of decorative shrubs. One park had more than 30 small ponds and one 34-acre lake, all part of an elaborate flood-control plan that was made incredibly appealing through creative landscaping. But the key plantings were trees. Our landscaping architect sought out large, mature “monument” or “specimen” trees to give the look that “we’ve been here awhile,” a reassuring and welcoming look of permanence, of durability. And, trust me, it works! The only example that I can
think of locally that comes close to what I’m talking about is the Milliken Campus in Spartanburg. And the best-of-all example of magnificent landscaping can be seen in the surrounding, forested mountains, with the exception of Chocolate Drop, of course. Garland expressed concerned about leaves and birds and litter. The selection of trees can minimize/eliminate the leaf problem. The placement of trees can minimize the bird problem. Litter, a very real problem, is another matter that can only be relieved by the people who live here. – Bill Wuehrmann
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Creating special event budgets In the last article we discussed suggestions for special events. In this article we will talk about the budget for a special event. The budget for the special event should be the top priority. You want to make sure to be as detailed as possible with the budget. Ultimately the budget will determine whether or not you can host the event. Line items to consider when putting your budget together for the revenue and expenses are listed below. Please note that these are only suggestions and there is no “cookie cutter” budget for every special event. Revenue line items could include the following: • Event ticket sales • Sponsorships • Individual contributions • Raffle ticket sales (if permitted in your state)
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• Cash bar • Program book ad sales Expense line items could include the following: • Facility rental • Security or parking for facility • Rentals – tents, chairs, tables, dishes, etc. • Food purchases • Beverage purchases • Entertainment – live music or DJ • Auction costs • Decorations When considering budgets make sure to start off with the up-front direct costs (the cost and manpower to produce the event).
Public Notice As per House bill 1160, clean Water Act 1999 the town of tryon has completed thegenerous 2010 Annual Make sure you are with Performance Reports for theneeds. followmoney and manpower ing facilities: Also remember to get three estiWastewater treatment Permates on each line item toPlant ensure mit No. Nc0021601 youWastewater are getting collection the going rate. System NowNo. that you have the budget Permit WQcS00111 completed you can figure outNo. if tryon Middle School Permit your organization has enough Nc0034932 money toofhost the event. A copy the Annual Performance Reports reguThe can rulebeofobtained thumb during is look at lar business hours at the the tryon town how much money nonprofit Hall or the town of website, has. Example; if tryon's the nonprofit www.tryon-nc.com. has $10,000 and it costs $1,000/ adv.2/16 month to keep the doors open,
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Tryon Estates sponsors AARP CAR FIT event March 12 Tryon Estates, located at 617 Laurel Lake Drive in Columbus, will sponsor the AARP CAR FIT event on Satuday, March 12 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the estate’s administrative building. The event is open to the public and there is no cost. At the CAR FIT event, trained volunteers will,
Letter to the Editor
Politics is politics
To the Editor: There’s been a lot of accusations by local Republicans that Democrats are using “politics” to get their way. They’re also mad at Democrats because they have a majority in the Board of Commissioners and use that majority to advance their causes. This they allege is “politics.” At least a couple have used the phrase “nasty politics.” There have been other uses of the word “politics” and “political” as if these words are epithets. All members of the Polk County Commissioners are politicians. All were elected to
in approximately 20 minutes, talk drivers through a 12-point safety checklist to determine such safety factors as to whether the driver is positioned correctly and safely in the driver’s seat; whether they can reach all braking, clutch and gas pedals easily; whether they know how to adjust all mirrors properly to
reduce rear vision “blind spots” and whether they understand the use of Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), as well as many other safety and fitness features of the automobile. Non-Estates residents are asked to call William Boyd at 828-8597605 for a specific appointment time. – article submitted
represent the best interests of most people in Polk County. As politicians, everything they do, in their capacity as commissioners, is political. It may also be partisan, although not necessarily, but it is definitely political. Since there are three Commissioners who are Democrats and two who are Republicans, why would Ted Owens and Tom Pack think the Democrats would accede to their wishes and not use their political power to address their own party’s agenda? I don’t believe for a minute that Mr. Owens or Mr. Pack expect Democrats to behave any differently, they just want to make it seem like the Dems are doing something wrong as if they had the majority, they
wouldn’t do the same thing. So if “politics” is so bad for those Republicans who use that word as if it is something evil does that mean they are getting out of politics? I don’t think so. When a person’s words are different from their actions, I always believe their actions. I say this to all of the commissioners: The people elected all of you to represent their best interests. I don’t think constant harping about who’s in the majority or who’s playing politics is serving those interests. If you aren’t willing to cooperate in order to do the people’s business, maybe the people of Polk County will find those who will, at the next election. – Neb Conner
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Public Notice the town of tryon Water and Sewer Department will conduct smoke testing on the sewer lines starting the week of February 21, 2011 and will continue for approximately four weeks, weather permitting. adv. 2/25,28; 3/7,14
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Rev. Rob Parsons, right, pastor of Columbus and Saluda United Methodist Churches and 2010 Crop Walk chair, presents Carol Newton, left, director of Thermal Belt Outreach Ministries, with a check for Outreach’s portion of the funds raised to battle the ravages of hunger and poverty in the region as well as the world. Operation Hope in Landrum will also receive a portion of the funds raised. People from around the region converge on Harmon Field the first weekend in November every year to put an end to hunger. Churches, schools, clubs, businesses and individuals gather donations, prayers and concerns for all those on our planet who are deprived of the basic elements of life – food, water and shelter. The 2010 walk had more than 250 walkers and 14 sponsors, and many regional churches, clubs and individuals raised more than $9,200. (photo submitted)
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Meadowbrook Seniors golf results from Monday, Feb. 28 The following are the results of the Meadowbrook Seniors golf games played Monday,
Feb. 28. 1st. Wendell Lawson - +4; Cody Forrester - +6.
T-2. Glenn Collins, -2; Charlie Cordell, +7, - +5.
Clarence Batchler, +2; Ron Greene, +3, - +5. – article submitted
Town of Tryon Business Roundtable held March 8 The next Town of Tryon Business Roundtable will be held
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stockbroker, investment adviser and financial planner and their responsibilities to clients. Attendees will also learn how to spot the red flags of potential investment fraud, how to do appropriate due diligence and which questions to ask an investment professional. Maron will share some reallife horror stories from right here in North Carolina and will also help attendees understand what to do if they ever become a victim of investment fraud. This is an educational event; no products or services will be offered or sold. The program is sponsored by Millard & Company. For additional information, contact Tabatha Cantrell at 828-859-7001. – article submitted
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Don’t think you can become the victim of investment fraud? Neither did the 100+ investors who trusted Bryan Keith Noel of Hendersonville with approximately $10 million of their money. Nor did the clients of J.V. Huffman, Jr., of Conover, who invested about $25 million with him. Both Noel and Huffman were convicted of investment fraud, and overnight their clients went from investors to victims. Noel was sentenced to 25 years in prison, Huffman to 30 years, but their clients will likely never fully be repaid. “Scammers and Fraudsters: Guarding Your Assets in a Scary World,” a multi media presentation, will be presented on Wednesday, March 9 at the De-
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