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Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Vol. 84 / No. 115

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Thursday, July 14, 2011

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Bear sightings common Removal of food, trash best way to avoid bear contact

by Leah Justice

Bear sightings have become a common occurrence in the area.

Bears seem to cross paths with humans in many Polk County and upstate South Carolina areas as frequently as deer or raccoons.

Libby and Dick Wright, Stephanie Kaneps and Scott and Karen Brunjes are among the Tryon residents who have recently had visits from bears in their backyards. Residents of the Jervey Road and Lake Lanier areas have also reported seeing the animals.

Some residents have commented that the bears seem to have no fear. Others have asked what they should do if they come (Continued on page 3)

Libby and Dick Wright were eating breakfast when this bear decided to say hello Monday, June 27 on Darnall Lane off of Hogback Road in Tryon. (photo submitted)

The John Shehan family will gather for a reunion at Beulah Baptist Church in Tryon on July 24 at 1 p.m.

Visitors are asked to bring items for

dinner.

For more information, call Jeanette Pittman at 828-894-3348.

ICC could be affected by state move to merge community colleges Polk issues resolution against merger proposal

by Leah Justice

North Carolina officials are reportedly considering merging small community colleges as a cost-saving

measure, and Polk County’s Isothermal Community College (ICC) and ICCSpindale are among the colleges that could be affected.

The Polk County Board of Commissioners Monday, July 11 approved

Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties

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COMMUNITY COMMUNITY CALENDAR CALENDAR 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, 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.; art class, 10 a.m.; bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001.

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.

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

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Presbyterian Church on Harmon Field Road.

PolkFresh Farmers Market, Thursdays, Tryon, McCown St., 4 - 6:30 p.m., VISA/EBT accepted. Visit polkcountyfarms. org for vendor list or sign-up.

Landrum Library, “Teen Iron Chef,” teen summer reading event, Thursday, July 14, 4:306:30 p.m. Teens can compete to win the tile of Teen Iron Chef or just come to watch the fun. Use the given ingredients to create a dish, which will be judged on taste, creativity and presentation.

Attendance limited to 16 teens.

Advance sign-up required.

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). 828-894-5098.

Republican General Member Meeting, New location.

Womack Building, 40 Courthouse St., Columbus. 7 p.m.

Tryon Fine Arts Center, “Creation of Dance” at 7 p.m. For tickets call 828-859-8322, during box office hours, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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.

Friday

Saluda Center, Friday events: chair exercise, 10 a.m.; Trash Train, 10 a.m.

The Meeting Place Senior Center, Friday activities include movie matinee, 10 a.m.; bingo, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001.

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

Local Weather Forecast:

Today

Tomorrow

Moon Phase

Today: Partly cloudy, with 50 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms. High 88, low 69.

T-storms T-storms Friday: Par tly cloudy, with 60 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms. High 78, low 69.

Tuesday’s weather was: High 96, low 77, no rain.

OBITUARIES William Ray Horne, p. 6

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Tryon Toy Makers Museum, open Friday 2 - 6 p.m., 43 E. Howard St., Tryon. 828290-6600.

PolkFresh Farmers Market, Fridays, Saluda, West Main parking lot, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., VISA/ EBT accepted. Visit polkcountyfarms.org for vendor list or sign-up.

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

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

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

Saturday

Landrum Farmer’s Market, meets Saturday mornings at 7 a.m. at the Depot. For more information, call Joe Cunningham at 864-457-6585.

Columbus Farmer’s Market, Saturdays, 8 - 11:30 a.m., Womack building parking lot.

New vendors, live music, free pet-sitting. Visit www.polkcountyfarms.org to register or for more information.

Grassroots Art Project, holds art classes to benefit Lennie’s Fund and the Humane Society Saturdays from 9:30 – noon a.m. There is no fee for the class and all materials will be

provided. Classes will be held at the Congregational Church Annex, 210 Melrose Ave. in Tryon.

Call 828-899-0673 for more information.

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.

Lanier Library, Magician Fish the Magish will perform for children of all ages at the 2 p.m.

Free and everyone is welcome.

Lanier Library, Annual family program. “Magic around the World” by magician and storyteller Michael Fisher at 2 p.m. in the library.

Sunday

Vegetarian community potluck, hosted by Carole Antun every Sunday at 5:30 p.m at 162 Lyncourt Drive, Tryon. This event is open to the community and music will also be included.

Info: 828-859-9994.

Monday

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

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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• Bear sightings (continued from page 1)

in close contact with a bear.

Polk County Wildlife Officer Toby Jenkins said this year is similar to other years in terms of bear coming on private property.

“We have had bear in Polk County for a long time, but as development continues in rural areas and bear populations continue to grow, the interaction between humans and bear continues to rise as well,” said Jenkins.

On average, five to six bears are run over by vehicles annually in Polk County, most of them on I-26, according to Jenkins. Nine bears were reported as legal harvests by hunters last year, Jenkins said.

Jenkins said the number of sightings this year has not increased compared to the past several years.

To avoid bears coming on property, residents should remove any sources of food for the bear, such as bird feeders and unsecured garbage.

The N.C. Wildlife Resource Commission will not trap and relocate nuisance bears, partially because most conflicts with bears do not warrant trapping, Jenkins said. For example, a bear simply being in a neighborhood is not threatening.

In most cases, people are the cause of the problem and the best long-term solution involves removal of attractants rather than destruction of the bear, he said.

“Simply catching every bear that someone sees is not an option,” said Jenkins. “We have no remote places left to relocate bear where they will not come into contact with humans. Relocated bears often return to the place they were originally captured.”

Furthermore, the process of catching bears is difficult and can be more dangerous for the bear, the public and those involved than letting the bear take its natural course, according to Jenkins.

“This would simply move the (Continued on page 4)

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Stephanie Kaneps spotted this bear at her bird feeder in Gillette Woods. (photo submitted)

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Preventing problems with black bears To prevent problems with bears, do not feed them: • Secure bags of trash inside cans stored in a garage, basement or other secure area.

• Place trash outside, as late as possible, on trash pick-up days -- not the night before. Keep all garbage sites clean.

• If a bear is in the area, remove bird feeders and hummingbird feeders, even those advertised as “bear proof.”

• Avoid “free-feeding” pets outdoors. Do not leave pet foods out overnight. If you must feed pets outdoors, make sure all food is consumed and empty bowls are removed.

• Clean all food and grease from barbecue grill after each use.

Bears are attracted to food odors and may investigate.

– source: www.ncwildlife.org

• Bear sightings (continued from page 3)

problem, rather than solve it,” said Jenkins. “The solution is to modify your habits and prevent bears from being attracted to your home.”

According to the N.C. Wildlife Resource Commission, black bear are the largest wild animal in North Carolina and are part of the state’s heritage. Female bears average 100 to 300 pounds, with male bears

averaging 300-500 pounds, according to the N.C. Wildlife website (ncwildlife.org). When standing on all fours, black bears are about 5-6 feet long and stand 2-3 feet high.

There has never been an unprovoked bear attack on a human in North Carolina, according to the N.C. Wildlife Resource Commission. If you come in close contact with a bear, N.C. Wildlife officials said, you should stay calm but try to make a lot of noise.

Above: Scott and Karen Brunjes of Cardinal Circle in Tryon saw this black bear coming out of their garage. (photo submitted by Karen Brunjes) Below: Another black bear sighted in Gillette Woods in Tryon. (photo submitted by Frances McCain)

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Polk issues resolution on N.C. community college merger proposal

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WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the state program evaluation committee (Report No. 2011-04) that the North Carolina General Assembly direct the North Carolina Community College System to create a plan to merge smaller community colleges with larger ones by Jan. 1, 2012; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the state program evaluation committee that the merges be completed by the year 2018; and

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WHEREAS, since 1964 Polk and Rutherford County citizens have been served by ICC; and

WHEREAS, the current North Carolina Community College System is singular in its responsiveness to the community each college serves; and WHEREAS, ICC President Myra B. Johnson, Ed. D., MBA, along with her fellow presidents, the North Carolina Community College System and the Community College Trustees Association adamantly oppose this recommendation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Polk County Board of Commissioners supports continued state funding for small, diverse and responsive community colleges and urges the General Assembly not to act on the recommendation by the state program evaluation committee Report No. 2011-04 to merge small community colleges with larger ones and not to merge the small community colleges.

• ICC-Polk (continued from page 1)

a resolution against the merger of small community colleges.

Polk County Chairman Ray Gasperson, who serves on the ICC board of trustees, said he was shocked when he heard about the state’s recommendation, which could mean Polk County would no longer have a community college. “ F r a n k l y, I w a s j u s t shocked,” Gasperson said.

“Every time I go to a meeting they talk about how enrollment

is booming.”

Gasperson said it seems unimaginable, but the proposal is another thing the state is considering to save money.

The N.C. Program Evaluation Division, a state agency charged with identifying efficiencies and cost savings in state government, recommended that all small colleges be merged with larger colleges by 2018.

Another recommendation by the program evaluation division (Continued on page 6)

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Obituaries

William Ray Horne

William Ray Horne, 90, of Columbus died July 12, 2011.

He was the son of the late Jessie Monroe and Cora Collins Horne and husband of Mildred Holbert Horne.

He was a member of Mill Creek Church of the Brethren and Mill Spring Veterans Lodge. He served in the U.S. Army as a medic during WWII. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Bill Horne of Green Creek; four daughters, Juanita Odel (Floy) of Sunny View, Marilyn Horne and Regina Pate (Rick), both of Green Creek, and Laura Saenger (Mike) of Hickory, N.C.; four sisters, Geneva Harrell of Bakersville,

• ICC-Polk

N.C., Imogene Burns of Inman, S.C., Janice Fagan of Green Creek and Linda Horne of McAdenville, N.C.; 10 grandchildren, Kim Odel, Kelly Bradley, Lee Bradley, Brandon Horne, Ashley Horne, Rebecca Horne, Joseph Pate, Jacob Pate, Miles Saenger and Will Saenger; and five great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday, July 15 at Mill Creek Church of the Brethren Fellowship Hall.

Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. in the church sanctuary, conducted by Rev. Steven Abe and Rev. Allen McKinney. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made in memory of Brandon Horne to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 4530 Park Rd, #240, Charlotte, N.C. 28209.

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er colleges within 30 miles as institutions for potential (continued from page 5) mergers. ICC-Polk and ICCis for colleges to develop pur- Spindale could potentially chasing consortiums to negoti- merge with some combination ate better pricing with existing of McDowell Tech, Cleveland vendors. and Western Piedmont ComThe purchasing recom- munity Colleges. mendation could save the Polk County budgets apcollege sysproximately tem $270,000 $130,000 per year, ac- “If anything, more annually to cording to the funding is needed [for ICC-Polk, and report, while Rutherford merging small community colleges].”

County bud-- Polk County Commissioner gets close to colleges into Ray Gasperson $2 million for larger ones would be an ICC-Spindale, annual savings of $5 million according to figures given at by 2018 in administrative Polk’s commissioner meeting costs. on July 11.

Small colleges are defined Gasperson said he’s heard in North Carolina as those with that when the economy is fewer than 3,000 students. Of down, local community colthe state’s 58 colleges, 22 are leges serve as an emergency considered small. room, meaning the colleges No action has been taken help train and retrain new on the recommendation. The individuals for jobs. report recommends that the “If anything, more funding N.C. General Assembly direct is needed,” Gasperson said. the system office to come up The state committee is set with a plan by Jan. 1, 2012 to to continue its discussion durmerge the colleges. ing a meeting sometime this The report identifies oth- month. jbtrees - page 10

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Receptionist required for busy Animal Hospital. We are looking for someone who approaches the position with enthusiasm, with great communication and phone skills, who can educate clients on the need to bring their pets in to see the doctor, will keep our schedule full and running smoothly, be very computer literate, have the ability to think outside of the box and be willing to help out in other areas of the practice when needed.

Some cleaning up can be required in the reception/lobby area. This is a full time position where attendance and punctuality are extremely important.

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Mobile Home Rentals 2 bdr/2bth mobile home on Abrams-Moore Rd. $490. Nice.

865-661-6199.

FOR RENT IN GREEN CREEK: 2 BR 2 BA, nice mobile home. $550. No pets.

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Houses for Sale 2BR 1BA HOUSE ON .81 ACRE LOT. Nice, quiet, close to Columbus. $80,000. Why pay rent? By Appointment Only. Call 828-817-0706.

LIKE NEW, CLEAN, FRESH, MOVE-IN READY 3BRs/2BAs, open floor plan w/big kitchen.

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Secluded yet close to Columbus. More land available w/creek. Recently appraised at $193,000, asking $169,000.

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NC MOUNTAINS New custom built partially finished log cabin on 1.7ac, Vaulted ceilings, spacious porches, private setting with paved road access $85,000.

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Cars 1987 ASC MCLAREN CONVERTIBLE. 5.0 H.O. automatic, ready for the road. $6,000 OBO. Call 828-817-0706.

Trucks 6 ft. by 12 ft. galvanized trailer, ramps, new decking asking $1,500.00, 1991 F-150, auto, overdrive trans., very good condition $1,500.00 call Susanne 828-863-1386

Want to Buy - Vehicles JUNK VEHICLES WANTED - NO TITLE REQUIRED! Must have ID. Paying highest prices around period! Pick up 24-7. Paying minimum $300 cash & up depending on size of vehicle. Will pick up vehicles anytime day or night. All vehicles bought come w/2 free large pizzas included.

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WANT TO BUY: Scrap and junk metal, junk cars and trucks. Call 828-223-0277.

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Roland 1500 electric piano; Weighted key touch; 6 voices.

Excellent for student.$75.

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For sale. Can Am Spyder motorcycle. Approx 8500 mi. You've seen them on TV. 2008 model with extras including highway pegs, 2" Cam Am handlebar risers, Kewl metal dash with web design, 5" pull back handlebars, Kuryakin grips, spider design foot rests for rider and passenger, Corbin seat with 2 back rests, Kewl metal mirror extensions, Baker air wings, Kewl metal luggage rack with spider design cover plate, Cee Bailey 25" windshield, J&M CB radio/intercom, Mp3 holder with input cable, Can AM fog lights,spider design shock covers, hood bra, all original stock parts boxed to go with deal. $14,500. Call 828-863-2247

Roller travel case for Yamaha P-140 electric keyboard, or similar, like new. $35. 894-3336.

Collectibles BEAUTIFUL COLLECTION of leatherbound Franklin Library 1st Edition books. Large collection includes at least 20-25 signed copies. For information e-mail: mcr1941@aol.com .

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Construction of the new patient admissions welcome center at Pavillon Treatment Center is progressing on schedule, according to Pavillon officials. The 6,500-square-foot facility on the 141-acre campus in Mill Spring is expected to be completed in September.

The facility will house patient admissions and intake counseling, family intervention and administrative support services. Pavillon officials said it will alleviate serious overcrowding in the existing facility, thereby clearing the way for renovations to accommodate a new medical detoxification unit, updated clinical treatment areas and other facilities to address patient treatment needs. Pavillon provides residential and outpatient addiction treatment, education and continuing care programs for patients and family members from around the nation. Pavillon is a non-profit organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Services, CARF. For more information, visit www.pavillon.org or call 800-392-4808. (photos submitted by Valerie A. Hoffman)

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First row (left to right): Ragan Ashmore (level 3), Amelia Nespeca (level 2), Ella Waldman (level 2), Grace Strader (level 2), Scout Harmon (level 2), Madison Geddings (level 2); Second row (left to right): Leah Bulleit (level 4), Julia Griffin (level 3), Julianna Robbins (level 5), Rollins Carter (level 3), Sydney Waldman (level 5), Kate Padgett (level4); Third row (left to right): Julia Skellie (Mod. Opt.), Savannah Robbins (Mod. Opt.), Lily Nelson (level 4), Jenna McInerney (level 4), Colleen Burke (level 6), MaryKate Christiansen (level 8), (photo submitted)

Local gymnasts win southeast regional honors The AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) Southeast Regional Championships were held in Charlotte June 18-19 at the Bojangles Coliseum. Seventeen gymnasts from Foothills Gymnastics Academy represented North Carolina against Florida, South Carolina and Georgia.

Foothills Coach Jana Williamson was the only coach in the state to have all of her gymnasts qualify for either N.C. Team 1 or N.C. Team 2. Gymnasts competed on behalf of their state in the team competition, as well as earned individual honors. Gymnasts received AAU SE Regional medals for individual apparatus placement, as well as all-around collector-piece trophies from the 2008 Seoul Olympics. Winning state team members also were awarded plaques for their contribution to their state’s win.

Saturday, June 18 was competition of Level 2, Level 3 and Level 5 gymnasts. In Level 2, N.C. Team 1 took home 1st place honors in all age groups. Age group 7-and-under had three of the five spots filled by Foothills

Gymnasts Scout Harmon, Ella Waldman, and Grace Strader.

In the 8-9 year old age group, Foothills’ Madison Geddings and Amelia Nespeca comprised two of the five spots.

In the Level 2 individual awards, age 6 and under, Grace Strader took seocnd place AllAround honors (37.1), followed by a seventh place all-around finish by teammate Ella Waldman (36.425). Strader, daughter of Tom and Belle Strader of Columbus, earned fourth place finishes on vault (9.350), bars (9.375) and beam (9.125) with third place on floor (9.250). Waldman, daughter of Ethan and Renae Waldman of Tryon, placed fourth on vault (9.350), seventh on bars (9.125), won third place on beam (9.150) and seventh on floor (8.80). In the 7-and-8 age group, Foothills’ Madison Geddings and Scout Harmon took first and second place all-around.

Geddings, daughter of Jay and Lori Geddings of Tryon, won first place all-around honors (37.325), also winning first on vault (9.725), bars (9.450), and floor (9.30) and a

fourth place win on beam (8.850).

Harmon, daughter of Jeff and Kristin Harmon of Tryon, won second place all-around honors with a 36.600. Harmon placed third on vault (9.50), third on bars (9.20), won first place on beam (9.025) and tied for sixth on floor (8.875). In the age 9-and- up age bracket, Amelia Nespeca won second place all-around with a 36.750. Nespeca, daughter of Mindy Wiener of Green Creek and John Nespeca of Charlotte, won fifth place on vault (9.40), first place on bars (9.250), tenth on beam (8.525) and won first place on floor (9.525).

Level 3 gymnasts Ragan Ashmore and Rollins Carter of Foothills were on the N.C. Team 1 winning second place honors behind Team Florida. N.C. Team 2 gymnast Julia Griffin, also of Foothills, was on the third place N.C. team. Ashmore, daughter of Jackie Ashmore of Columbus and Warren Ashmore of Landrum, won second place all-around (35.650) in her age bracket. Ashmore also won first place honors on the vault (9.550), sixth on bars

(8.450), third on beam (8.775) and second place on floor (8.90). Carter, daughter of Robert and Margot Carter of Tryon, placed sixth place all-around (34.950) also placing eighth on vault (8.850), eighth on bars (8.550), tied for seventh on beam (8.50) and fifth place on floor (9.050). Teammate Julia Griffin, daughter of Ken and Tangela Griffin of Tryon, earned ninth place honors in her age group.

Griffin, won second place on vault (9.40), placed tenth on bars (8.875), seventh on beam (8.750) and tenth on floor (8.450).

Saturday’s competition ended with Level 5 gymnasts, Sydney Waldman and Julianna Robbins, winning first place for NC Team 1 also upsetting rival Florida. Waldman, daughter of Ethan and Renae Waldman of Tryon, won third place all-around in the 9 and under age group with a 35.525.Waldman placed eighth on vault (8.30), won second place on bars (9.225), won third place on beam (8.825) and won third place on floor (9.175).

Robbins, daughter of Arthur and Joy Robbins of Columbus, won (continued on page 15)

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Hanging of the gourds a spring ritual for many

Preparations for a spring garden There was never a guarantee usually included the inspection of that the purple winged creatures year-old, hanging gourds and the would return every year. replacement of those that were Having a barn or pig sty that atno longer “fit” for a new group of tracted flies and gnats, or a nearby purple martins to use as nests. pond that produced mosquitos, The gourds had to be suspended were the best conditions for attractfrom a rope or metal wire, placed ing them. about 18 inches apart and some Insects that preyed on garden 12-15 feet above plants were tarthe ground.

Twice-told gets of the marNo plank or as well. In Tales of the tins, other leaning plucking them Dark Corner from the plants, object could be placed from the martins did no

by Dean Campbell ground to any damage to the gourd. plants themselves.

A cat or other creature could The first martins usually arrived climb to the nest and kill the baby around the middle of March, after birds. an advance “scout” had checked The lines of hanging gourds had out the area for favorable condito be placed out in the open, well tions. away from woods or structures so They made their nests in the the nesting martins could be aware hanging gourds, laid their eggs and of any danger that might be ap- hatched out new babies. proaching the nest.

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second place all-around for age group 10-and-up with a 35.625.

Robbins won second place on vault (9.125), won third place on bars (9.075) and placed fourth on beam (8.550) and floor (8.875).

Foothills gymnasts Julia Skellie and MaryKate Christiansen were two of nine finalists in the Eddie Wortman AAU Memorial Award. Skellie was the recipient of that award and received a commemorative plaque for winning that honor.

Sunday began with the Modified Optional division consisting of Foothills’ Savannah Robbins and Julia Skellie earning a fourthplace win for their N.C . Team competition. Robbins, daughter of Arthur and Joy Robbins, won sixth place all-around (34.150) for age 13-and-under. Robbins also won fifth place on vault (8.800), had seventh place winnings on bars (8.00), beam (8.550) and floor (8.825). Skellie, daughter

of David and Carolina Skellie of Campobello, won third place allaround (36.200). Skellie tied for first place on vault (9.00), won fourth place on bars (8.9), won first place on beam (9.250) and won sixth place on floor (9.050).

The Level 6 competition followed with the N.C. Level 6 team winning first place, comprised of Foothills gymnast, Colleen Burke.

In the individual competition, Burke, daughter of Pat and Julie Burke of Tryon, tied for third place all-around with a 34.425.

Burke also placed fifth on vault (8.875), won first place on bars (8.3), won fourth on beam (8.775) and placed ninth on floor (8.475).

In the Level 4 session, N.C. Team 1 won first place (with team member Lily Nelson of Foothills) and third place (with Foothills’ Kate Padgett and Leah Bulleit). For individual awards, teammates Kate Padgett and Lily Nelson competed in the same age bracket. Lily Nelson, daughter of Rich and Kim Nelson of Tryon, won thirdplace all-around

Purple Martins

began leaving with their new offspring around the end of June.

The later arrivals were usually all gone before the end of “dog days” in early August.

While the martins were never part of the spring planting of gardens, they made the tending and gathering of fruits and vegetables

in them much more pleasant, particularly by limiting the presence of summer gnats and mosquitos.

In modern Dark Corner, plastic gourds and purple martin “hotels” have become popular, but, if one looks closely as new birds arrive each year, the old fashioned, real gourds are the first to be occupied.

(35.550). Nelson placed 7th on vault (8.850), tied for first place on bars (9.125), finished fifth on beam (8.450) and tied for third place on floor (9.125). Padgett, daughter of Edwin and Ashley Padgett of Tryon, won fifth place all-around (35.100) with ninth place on vault (8.600), tied for first on bars (9.125) with teammate Nelson, won second place on beam (8.725) and placed sixth on floor (8.650).

Foothills Leah Bulleit was in the oldest age bracket and won a ninth place all-around finish (35.550). Bulleit, daughter of Steve and Sandy Bulleit of Columbus, place ninth on vault (8.80), tenth on bars (8.675), tied for seventh on beam (8.825) and won fourth place on floor (9.250). Foothills gymnast Mary Kate Christiansen competed in the Level 8 session. Due to an injury, Christiansen was only able to compete on the floor event and had to withdrawal from the remaining events.

As a member of the N.C. Level

8 Regional Team, she and her teammates celebrated a second place finish in the competition behind Florida. Before the regional competition, Christiansen announced her retirement from gymnastics. She began training with coach Jana Williamson at the age of 5.

The Polk County High School senior has plans to pursue other interests, although she still has a passion for gymnastics. Christiansen is the daughter of Don and Lynne Christiansen of Mill Spring.

The final competition of the spring/summer AAU gymnastics season concluded with Nationals on July 1 - 3 at the ESPN Center at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Flo. Ella Waldman, Rollins Carter, Lily Nelson, Sydney Waldman, Julianna Robbins and Savannah Robbins from Foothills Gymnastics Academy represented the state of North Carolina against AAU gymnasts from around the country.

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was recently named outstanding environmental studies graduate at the college’s honors0tfn0COnconvocation InDD - page 7 ceremony. This award is given to a graduating senior within the environmental studies major. Award recipients are chosen by department faculty. Luedi was also on the dean’s list and distinguished scholars’ list maintaining a GPA average 3.5-3.89 and 3.90 and above per semester.

Montreat College is a Christcentered liberal arts institution.

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BibleWay Baptist Church fundraising benefit July 16 BibleWay Baptist Church will host a gospel sing and supper Saturday, July 16 from 4 – 6 p.m for the church’s building fund.

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list (3.90 or above GPA) for six consecutive semesters. He was also a member of Alpha Chi, one of the three most prestigious national honor societies. Membership is based on good reputation and character, rank in the top 10 percent of the junior and senior classes and regular student status at Montreat College no less than one academic year prior to election.

Hall was named 2010 male athlete of the year, and was an active member on the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) leadership team. He also won the champions of character award, an honor given to one male and one female student in the Appalachian Athletic Conference.

Stephanie Luedi, a 2003 graduate of Polk County High School and daughter of Kim and Susan Luedi of Tryon, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Montreat College in May with a bachelor of science degree in environmental studies. Luedi

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Benjamin Hall, a 2007 graduate of Polk County High School and son of Richard and Angela Hall of Columbus, graduated Summa Cum Laude from Montreat College in May with a bachelor of science degree in biology, with a pre-medical concentration.

Hall was recently named outstanding biology graduate at the college’s honors convocation ceremony. This award is presented to a graduating senior in the biology program who has demonstrated excellence in academics, Christlike character and compelling leadership qualities.

Hall was also awarded the Kim Denise Trapnell servant leader award, established in 1994 in honor of Kim Denise Trapnell, an outstanding example of student leadership.

Hall was given a scholarship pin, which is awarded to graduates receiving a bachelor’s degree who have fulfilled the requirements for dean’s list (3.50-3.89 GPA) or distinguished scholars’

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