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Polk schools kick off fresh school year Aug. 25

by Samantha Hurst

About 2,500 students will embark on a new school year in Polk County schools Thursday, Aug. 25.

Superintendent Bill Miller said each one of those students counts as much as the other and a focus on individual kids will continue to drive local school administrators and teachers to provide the best education possible.

“We’re expecting a great year and this is always an exciting time of year,” Miller said. “If we keep our focus on the correct thing, which is teaching students each day and working hard with each and every student every day – taking advantage of every single minute we have with students – by the end of the year that will pay off.”

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Tryon Elementary first-grade teacher Diane Guffey brought foster dog “Hans” to meet her new students Tuesday, Aug. 23. Pictured with Guffey are first-graders Elysia Smith (middle) and Christa Price. (photo by Leah Justice)

The Wolverines JV football game versus Brevard, scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 25 at Polk High, has been canceled. The JV football team will instead travel to Franklin High School on Thursday to take on the Panthers. The varsity team will face Brevard on Friday in an away game.

Landrum opens its varsity football season Friday with an away game against Traveler’s Rest.

Virginia earthquake felt in Polk USGS measures quake at 5.9 magnitude

by Leah Justice

Area residents who thought they felt the ground moving underneath them yesterday afternoon, Aug. 23, were not imagining it – they were feeling an earthquake that hit central Virginia.

The United States Geological Survey

(USGS) confirmed a 5.9-magnitude quake hit central Virginia on Tuesday, Aug. 23 and was felt as far north as Canada and as far south as the Carolinas.

The quake lasted about 10 seconds in the Tryon area. Residents reported a slight shaking of houses and ripples in

Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties

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Correction/Clarification

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, 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.

Tryon Youth Center, Learn how to play bridge. Grades 6 - 12 welcome. Free. From 9 - 11 a.m.

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.

Saluda Center, 130th Saluda Birthday Celebration, 1 p.m.

Memories of Saluda by Charlene Pace Female Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Wednes-

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The article about the Italian feast at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on p. 14 of the Aug. 22 Bulletin should have said the feast will be held on Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. at the church, located on Laurel Ave. in Tryon.

days 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340.

Male Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340.

Thursday

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m.

- noon, old Searcy Mill parking lot, Hwy. 108, Columbus.

Thursday Men’s Prayer Breakfast, will meet Thursday, Aug. 25, 8 a.m. at TJ’s Cafe, 456 S. Trade St., Tryon. You are welcome. Order breakfast from the menu. Come and bring a friend.

Saluda Center, Thursday activities: knitting group, 9:30 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga, 5:30 p.m.; 828-749-9245.

The Meeting Place Senior Center, Thursday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; art class, 10 a.m.; bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001.

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. Story time 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 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym.

Rotary Club of Tryon, meets every Thursday at noon at Tryon Presbyterian Church on Harmon Field Rd. PolkFresh Farmers Market, Thursdays, Tryon, McCown St., 4 - 6:30 p.m., VISA/EBT ac-

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Forecast:

Today

Tomorrow

Moon Phase

Today: Sunny, with no chance of rain. High 85, low 62.

Wednesday: Mostl y Partly cloudy Mostly sunny sunny, with 10 percent chance of rain. High 85, low 66.

Friday’s weather was: High 89, low 68, 0.32 inches of rain.

Saturday’s weather was: High 89, low 68, 0.12 inches of rain.

Sunday’s weather was: High xx, low xx, xx inches of rain.

OBITUARIES Dr. F. L. ‘Terry’ Chase III, p. 16 Alfred Payne Jr., p. 16

cepted. Visit polkcountyfarms. org for vendor list or sign-up.

Tryon Historic Preservation Commission, next meeting will be on Thursday, Aug. 25 at 4:30 p.m. at the Tryon Fire Department. Public welcome. Information: 828-859-9566.

Saluda Center, Community Potluck Dinner, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m.

Entertainment by Rabon Creek band. Bring your favorite dish.

Friends of Harmon Field - Tour de Leaves, planning meeting will be held Thursday, Aug. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Harmon Field Cabin. Public invited. For information, contact Lorna Dever at 828-894-3370 or Meg Rogers at 828-859-6655.

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.

Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Advisory Committee, will meet on Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Polk County Senior Center in Columbus. Polk County’s planning consultant, Dale Holland, will be present to continue the discussion concerning revisions to the subdivision

section of the UDO. 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. 828-8940293.

Tryon Toy Makers Museum, open Friday 2 - 6 p.m., 43 E. Howard St., Tryon. 828-2906600.

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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drinks sitting on tables.

The earthquake was centered nine miles south of Mineral, Va., which is located between Charlottesville and Richmond, and 87 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS initially recorded the quake at 5.8 magnitude but later upgraded it to a 5.9. It struck at 1:51 p.m. Tuesday, the USGS said. A 2.8 magnitude aftershock was reported at 2:46 p.m. The USGS reported the quake to be 3.7 miles deep.

The quake reportedly sent hundreds of people out into the streets from the White House in Washington, D.C. Employees also fled the U.S. Capitol, and House and Senate office buildings were evacuated, as tremors shook the buildings for several seconds.

Evacuations were also reported in New York, Boston and North Carolina, according to reports.

No other information was available as of press time Tuesday.

Right: The United States Geological Survey map with a box showing the center of the earthquake that hit central Virginia at 1:51 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23. The quake measured at 5.9 on the Richter scale and was felt as far north as Boston and as far south as the Carolinas.

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THE PEG SUS GROUP

3rd grade teacher Karen Prady meets student Georgia Foster during a “meet and greet” held Tuesday, Aug. 23 at Tryon Elementary School. (photo by Leah Justice)

• Polk schools (continued from page 1)

Two major changes for Polk County students came down the pipeline during the summer recess.

First, students will attend school two additional days this year.

Classes will be in session Jan. 2 and April 30, days previously allotted for weather days, for instructional purposes this year.

The state board of education has mandated that all schools add five instructional days to their calendars by the 2012-2013 school year. Polk BOE members decided to ease students, parents and staff into the changes by adding just two this year.

Polk County BOE members also increased the cost of school lunches beginning Thursday, Aug. 25. PreK-fifth grade students will now pay $2.10 for lunch each day, while students in sixth-12th grade will pay $2.30. This is a 10-cent increase for younger students and a fivecent increase for the older grade levels.

This change was made to decrease the gap between what the federal government pays

schools for students on the free lunch program and what every other student pays for lunches.

New faces in administration

Tryon Elementary and Polk County High School students will see new faces taking the lead in administrative positions this school year.

Ott Sizemore replaces longtime principal Walker Williams at Tryon Elementary, while former PCHS assistant principal Mary Feagan takes over as principal at PCHS and social studies teacher Brandon Schweitzer takes on the role of second assistant principal at PCHS. Sizemore comes to TES from Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary School, where he served as principal. He had served as assistant principal under Walker Williams at Duncan Elementary in South Carolina 18 years ago.

Meanwhile, Dr. Mary Ingle retired from the Polk County School system, which moved PCHS Principal Aaron Greene to the central office as director of curriculum and instruction.

Mary Feagan took over Greene’s position. She has (Continued on page 5)

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served as PCHS assistant principal for the past eight years.

The school board promoted Brandon Schweitzer to her former position.

Schweitzer, a social studies teacher, said he looks forward to his new role.

“I’m very excited about it – it’s something I’ve always aspired in my career to do,” Schweitzer said. “There couldn’t be a better place than Polk to make this move in my career either.”

Schweitzer has worked at PCHS for the past four years, serving one year as the chair of the social studies department.

He has also spent the last few years building up the Wolverine wrestling program.

Schweitzer will have to give up working with the wrestling program in order to advance in his career. He said every time

someone mentions his having to give up coaching, his heart aches a little bit.

“I poured my heart and soul into the wrestling program here and am really proud of what our wrestlers have accomplished here,” he said.

His new role alongside assistant principal Robert Frost will allow him to impact students and teachers in new ways.

Feagan has restructured the roles of the two assistant principals. Those two positions have in the past divided responsibilities, with one taking discipline and the other instruction. This year Frost and Schweitzer will share both discipline and instructional roles.

“I look forward to being able to help teachers,” Schweitzer said. “Really being a lifeline and support for our teachers out there in the classrooms every day.”

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Polk Central Elementary Principal Dottie Kinlaw said all of her teachers and staff expect to be busy this year looking at new core curriculum standards that must be implemented over the next few years. She said staff members hope to get a lot of use out of a new nature trail created last year and anticipate the use of a grant to create a new outdoor learning center. PCES’ new theme for the year is “Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies,” which will encourage the kids to keep their minds and bodies strong.

Kinlaw said an additional staff member on the science team would also encourage the kids to get further excitement out of hands-on learning opportunities.

Saluda Elementary

Saluda Elementary Principal Ronette Dill said the school would continue monthly family fun nights with different activities planned. Dill said staff wanted new and unique ways for parents to get involved with the school. These events have included events like family literacy night.

Saluda Elementary also received a $5,000 grant from the North Carolina Arts Council two weeks ago to fund an artist-inresidency program. Participating artists will be Timmy and Suzanna Abell in October. The artists will do a week-long residency near the end of the month.

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Sunny View Elementary School Principal Kevin Weis said one exciting thing for Sunny View students to look forward to is a school-wide trip.

Weis said the school has received a grant from the Polk County Community Foundation to take the entire school to the Pigeon Forge Aquarium this year.

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“That’s not something our kids might typically have the chance to do, so we’re excited about that,” Weis said.

He said teachers and administrators are currently working on the curriculum they will use to guide the trip.

Tryon Elementary

Tryon Elementary Principal Ott Sizemore said he is looking forward to a year of getting to know a lot of new faces as the new principal at TES. He is also looking forward to a full calendar for the year including a back to school barbecue complete with food and bands for students and their families. The event is currently planned for Sept. 8.

Sizemore also hopes to find more ways to connect the community with the school, including potential lunches with community leaders and fifth-graders.

Polk County Middle School

Polk County Middle School Principal Hank Utz said the school’s staff has an onslaught of new faces because of a round of retirees who left the school after last year. He said the middle school would see about eight new faces in the classrooms.

The school has also added a new foreign exchange teacher in order to continue the Chinese culture class and the addition of Mandarin as an elective course for eighth-graders.

Utz said the school also hosted a two-day instructional workshop for teachers focusing on new homework policies and practices. They also worked on common belief statements for the school. He hopes once those are developed teachers and staff can tie everything back to those core ideas.

“It was a good bonding experience, especially having our new teachers out there to get on the same page for a new school year,” Utz said.

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Polk County tax rate 25th lowest in North Carolina Sales ratio stirs discussion

sales tax ratio is so different when the county includes all qualified sales for the month of

by Leah Justice July instead of only the 11 sales Polk County officials an- randomly sampled.

Bridgers said the county nounced that its property tax turns in all sales to the state and rate of 52 cents per $100 of the state does the random samvaluation is the 25th lowest in pling.

Bridgers also mentioned the state.

North Carolina has 100 one home that the county had counties, making Polk’s tax assessed at $842,150 that sold in July for $1.1 million. rate in the bottom quartile.

According to July figures, The Polk County Board of Commissioners met Monday, the cumulative sales ratio based Aug. 15 and held a lengthy on random sampling of 11 discussion regarding the coun- qualified sales is 0.93 percent, meaning ty’s sales tax in July, Polk ratio, or the County proppercentage of “I have a hard time erties were the county’s telling people property selling for t a x e v a l u a - values have risen 11 7 pertion compared percent. I don’t trust the prices cent higher to home sale than the propprices. Polk random sampling” -- Polk commissioner Tom Pack erty valuation.

County’s curIf the county rent sales tax ratio is almost 89 percent, counts all 18 valid, or qualiwhich means homes are selling fied sales, the sales tax ratio is at 11 percent higher than the 1.03 percent, meaning homes county’s assessed property val- were selling for less than the ues (see chart above for Polk’s county’s assessed values. sales tax ratio by year).

“There is a 10 point swing Commissioner Tom Pack- between random sampling and questioned the manner in which including all of the sales,” Pack the state measures the sales tax said. “I’m just saying random ratio. sampling on something like “I have a hard time telling this is not as accurate as it used people property values have to be.” risen 11 percent,” said Pack.

Polk County does property “I don’t trust the random sam- revaluations every eight years pling.” as required by state statute.

The sales tax ratio is based Some counties do revaluations on random sampling of quali- every four years to lessen the fied property sales. Polk County shock of increased property Tax Assessor John Bridgers values. Revaluations are resaid the state really wants coun- quired to balance assessed ties to have sales tax ratios values with actual current retail between 90 and 110 percent to values. ensure assessed property values Polk County lowered its are close to actual retail value. tax rate to match the average Polk County did its last revalua- increase in property values tion in 2009, which should have during the last revaluation. The brought property valuations on county’s tax rate dropped from target with retail values as of 68 cents per $100 of valuation Jan. 1, 2010. to 52 cents per $100 of valuaPack questioned why the tion in 2009, which meant the

Polk County sales tax ratio 2000-2011 Year

Tax rate

2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000

0.52 0.52 0.52 0.68 0.68 0.68 0.68 0.5876 0.5876 0.5376 0.5376 0.6563

average property owner did not see an increase in property taxes even though most property values increased during the revaluation. Property owners who saw an above average increase

Sales ratio 0.8857 0.8789 0.9390 0.6080 0.6216 0.6842 0.7560 0.7634 0.8376 0.8934 1.0000 0.6796

in value would have had a tax increase, while owners whose property value decreased or increased less than the average would have seen a reduced tax bill.

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Ours

Yours

Railroad could once again attract visitors

Railroad tracks have long been noted as an avenue of commerce for towns throughout the United States.

In their earlier days, they brought businessmen west and commodities from the west back east. Before long the railroad was the country’s primary method for the transportation of goods.

It has been years since the local railways have brought that type of business through our foothills but that’s not to say they can’t once again be used as an avenue of drawing people from far and wide.

Landrum City Council members will meet with design firm representatives Sept. 6 to discuss proposals for a renovated Landrum Depot. Once a site of steady activity, officials hope the depot can be restored with a look local residents can truly be proud of showing visitors.

Officials aspire for the depot to house town meetings and community events in the future. To do so, the aging building needs a makeover.

Five firms have submitted designs illustrating their visions for a renovated depot building and site. The designs will be available for public viewing in the Landrum City Council chambers beginning Wednesday, Aug. 24. The public is being asked to choose their favorite design and provide that opinion to council.

Town officials will hear presentations from all five designers on Sept. 6 from 6 - 8 p.m. and the public is invited. Landrum leaders plan to select one of these firms to prepare further plans and specifications for a design of depot renovations.

Although to some the renovation of a historic building might not conjure up dollar signs, planners in Landrum have been smart enough to understand that while big industry may not be the area’s strong suit economically, tourism could be.

Attracting families and locomotive buffs to the area for model train shows or tours of old train cars could be a boost and maybe, just maybe, they’d want to grab a bite to eat or peruse a local shop while they’re at it.

— Editorial staff, Tryon Daily Bulletin

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In honor of Grandparents Day

wide, Through which was flowing a sullen tide.

The old man crossed in the twilight dim; The sullen stream had no fears for him; But he turned when safe on the other side And built a bridge to span the tide.

To the Editor: I would like to submit the following poem in honor of Grandparents Day, which was instituted in 1978 and is celebrated the first Sunday after Labor Day. Ironically, it will fall on Sept.11 this year.

I’m sure that most of us have “Old man,” said a fellow pilmany fond memories of our grim near, grandparents. My own “You are wasting grandparents had such strength with building a profound influence Letters here; on my life – I miss to the Your journey will them to this day. I Editor end with the ending day; have heard my husYou never again must pass band speak so many times of his grandfather Hines, his role this way; You have crossed the chasm, model, whom he deeply loved and respected. It has been said that a deep and wide— Why build you the bridge at the grandfather has “silver in his hair eventide?” and gold in his heart.”

This is also a loving tribute The builder lifted his old gray to the many citizens “in their golden years” that we have been head: “Good friend, in the path I have so blessed to have living among us here in Polk County. Their come,” he said, “There followeth after me tireless efforts and their wisdom and knowledge that they have so today A youth whose feet must pass willingly passed on to others have this way. not gone unnoticed.

This chasm that has been Please enjoy “The Bridge Builder” by Will Allen Drom- naught to me To that fair-haired youth may goole. a pit-fall be, He, too, must cross in the twiAn old man, going a lone light dim; highway, Good friend, I am building the Came at the evening, cold and bridge for him.” gray, – Tina Melton, Columbus To chasm, vast and deep and

Bulletin communications policy The Bulletin welcomes your letters of 450 words or less. Please include your name, address and phone number. E-mailed letters are preferred.

We will reject letters that contain personal attacks on private citizens or material we deem unsuit-

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You can submit letters via email to: news@tryondailybulletin.com or mail to: The Tryon Daily Bulletin, Inc., 16 N. Trade St., Tryon, N.C. 28782.

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Letter to the Editor

Polk transfer station entrance needs work To the Editor: Does Polk County have to be the armpit of North Carolina?

The entrance to the transfer station on Highway 9 North is a prime example.

Letter to the Editor

We employ the politicians To the Editor: While my husband and I and a couple of friends attended a political rally in Spartanburg for Michelle Bachman, I wondered if the American voting public really understands that we are the employers interviewing these politicians for a very important job.

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Eight of the Leyland cypress trees are dead from bagworms.

The other shrubs at the entrance require weeding and mulching.

At one time this area was neat and trim with healthy plants and now it looks like a “dump” entrance.

Who’s in charge of Polk County – the county manager or the county commissioners?

–– Lawrence Parker

It seems to me the American public has become dependent sheep to these politicians.

We need to know their entire resume and background. We need to stop putting politicians on a pedestal and to keep them on track for the job they might be hired to do.

Since when does any successful employer allow employees to run the business way beyond the job description?

–– Trudy Sloan, Tryon

Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry homecoming set for Sat. Aug. 27 On Saturday, Aug. 27, Columbus United Methodist Church will hold a homecoming for all those who served and were served by Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry (TBOM) between 1991 and 1998. Fellowship will begin at 3 p.m.

A program will take place at 4 p.m.

A continued time of fellowship will take place after the program. Special guests at the program will be Eloise Thwing, Outreach’s first director, and Tony Sayer, the minister of Columbus United Methodist Church during that time.

TBOM began through the efforts of Church Women United.

Columbus United Methodist Church provided office space for TBOM from 1991 - 1998.

It also ran one of four food

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pantries.

The other three food pantries were located at Green Creek Baptist Church, St. John the Baptist Cathoic Church and Tryon Presbyterian Church.

Columbus United Methodist Church is celebrating 50 years of service in Christ this year.

As part of that celebration, the church will be highlighting mission work done throughout these 50 years.

Everyone is invited to attend.

The Columbus United Methodist Church is located at 60 N. Peak St. in Columbus (across from Stearns Gym).

Attendees can bring food to donate to the TBOM food pantry.

– article submitted

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Purple Onion Gigi Dover & The Big Love Elmo’s Speedwell Zenzera 3x2 Pistol Packin’ Preachers Saluda Mtn. Jamboree Jerricho Hill Larkin’s Carolina Grill Fred Whiskin 11:30 a.m.

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Art Exhibits

Ferullo Fine Art Studio, 140 Pacolet St., Tryon. Currently conducting an ongoing class in expressive watercolor, the non-traditional approach, each Thursday from 2 - 4 p.m., with open studio from 4 – 5 p.m.

Kathleen’s Gallery, 98 N. Trade St., Tryon. Starting Aug. 20, Claudia Dunaway new porcelain pottery and Linda Bointer Teddy Bears through Sept. 30. Gallery hours are 10 - 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. For more information: artzycarson@gmail.com or 828-859-8316.

Skyuka Fine Art, 133 North Trade St., Tryon, “Women of the Western North Carolina,” featuring works by Linda Cheek, Shelia Wood Hancock and Kelly Phipps. Through Sept. 1. For more information: info@skyukafineart.com or 828-817-3783.

Saluda Center, 64 Greenville St., Saluda. The August show at the center features watercolors by Saluda artist Paul Koenen.

Koenen is donating proceeds from sales of his work during the show to the Saluda Center.

Tryon Painters & Sculptors, 26 Maple St., Tryon, Members’ show, now until Sept. 24.

Upstairs Artspace, 49 South Trade St., Tryon. “Curvature and Color” presents new work by abstract artist Kenn Kotara and landscape painter Dale McEntire. “Carolina the Beautiful” is a photography show featuring camera artists Chris Bartol, Jeff Miller, John Moore, Mark Olencki, Norm Powers, John Smith and Rimas Zailskas. “Souls of Clay” introduces Cassie Ryalls, an up-and-coming figurative clay artist. The “Walk & Talk” tour of the art is conducted by artists at 4 p.m. on Saturday prior to the reception. Exhibits continue through Oct. 1. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and by appointment. Contact 828-859-2828.

Music Venues

Celtic Tavern - Hwy 176 (Bird Mtn), Landrum, 864-457-2250.

El Chile Rojo - 209 E. Rutherford St., Landrum, 864-457-5977 Elmo’s - Trade Street, Tryon, 828-859-9615.

Lake Lanier Tea House - 351 E. Lakeshore Dr., Landrum, 864-457-5423 Larkin’s - 155 W. Mills St., Columbus, 828-894-8800.

Melrose Inn - 55 Melrose Ave., Tryon, 828-859-0234.

Purple Onion - Saluda 828-749-1179.

Saluda Mountain Jamboree - 828-749-3676.

Tryon Fine Arts Center - 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon, 828-859-8322.

Ultimate Basement – 5965 N.C. 9 North, Mill Springs. 828-989-9374.

Wine Cellar - 229 Greenville St., Saluda, 828-749-9698.

Zenzera - 208 E. Rutherford St., Landrum, 864-457-4554.

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Over 65 books, mostly hardback. Travel, Royalty, Atlas, Bible, Reference Set. $50 cash and carry. (864)457 - 3901.

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ISABELL CONSTRUCTION CO, Design/build specialists, new homes, over 30 years experience. Room additions, Experienced dedicated Chef/ home repairs and remodel- Cook/ Dining Room Coordinator, ing, basement waterproof- part-time or full-time desired for retirement community in Polk ing. LICENSED NC CONTRACTOR. C a l l County. Apply in person only.

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Public Notices City of Saluda Notice of Public Hearing City Board of Commissioners Saluda Public Library Commissioners’ Meeting Room Monday, September 12th, 2011 The Saluda Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 12th, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., to consider proposed changes to the City’s Zoning Ordinance regarding: 1. Section 3:10 Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control

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POLK COUNTY NOTICE OF CURRENT AND UPCOMING VOLUNTEER BOARD VACANCIES Columbus Fire District Tax Commission - 1 Regular Vacancy Council on Aging - 1 Regular Vacancy Economic & Tourism Development Commission - 2 Regular Vacancies Home and Community Care Block Grant - 2 Regular Vacancies Juvenile Crime Prevention Council - 2 Regular Vacancies Library Board of Trustees - 3 Regular Vacancies Mental Health Advisory - 3 Regular Vacancies Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee - 4 Regular Vacancies Zoning Board of Adjustment - 3 Alternate Vacancies Requirements: Applicants must be current residents of Polk County, with no taxes in arrears.

Pick up applications at the County Manager’s Office, Womack Building, Columbus, NC, or go to www.polknc.org and click Resource Finder to print. For further details: 828-894-3301 ext. 7.

Amid the flowers... a workshop!

2. Section 3:11 Excavation and Removal of Earth Material 3. Subsection (3) of Section 9:3 Applications Where Grading or Off-Site Removal of Earth Material Involved Proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance will be on file at the office of the City Clerk Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and are also available by email upon request.

All interested individuals are invited to attend the public hearing and present their comments to the Board of Commissioners. Please call Doris Marion at 828-749-2581 if you have questions or need special accommodations for the meeting.

Doris T. Marion, CMC City Clerk

Debi Bush, co-owner of Expressions of Landrum on Trade Street, taught a floral design workshop for the Magnolia Garden Club when they hosted their meeting at Derbyshire, a real estate development in Tryon, on Aug. 22. (photo submitted by Jennifer Dennis)

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Children and volunteers with Serendipity Camp. Front row: Gabriel Petoia, Elisa Wilson, Jeremiah Petoia, Megan Hormell and Jacob Petoia. Back Row: Dennis Greene, Jimmi Buell and John Cash. (photo submitted)

Bicycle Week at the Serendipity Kids Ranch Outdoor Camp The Polk County Cooperative Extension Service partnered with The Great Escape to host

a Bicycle Week for the campers at Serendipity Kids Ranch Outdoor Camp at Harmon Field.

The weeklong event provided bicycle activities including history of the bike and safety on

your bike.

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A Few Hours A Week… Can Do A Lifetime Of Good

As a volunteer advocate in court, you can serve an abused or neglected child's best interests.. Your voice can prevent further pain and provide hope for the future. Make a difference in a child's life. Volunteer today.

For more information contact: Guardian Ad Litem Program (828) 694-4215 galdistrict29ab.org

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LambsfoLd farm

LambsfoLd farm

1800 John Smith Road, Columbus, NC 28722

1800 John Smith Road, Columbus, NC 28722

dog boarding Kennel of Green Creek 828-863-4253 Kennel & home

dog boarding Kennel of Green Creek 828-863-4253 Kennel & home

$12/day • $75/week

David & Barbara Rowe roWJ-0337205

2x3 6/18, 23, 30, 7/7, 14, 21, 28 roWJ-037205

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Nancy Pemberton reads at a past Upstairs Artspace’s Literary open stage event.

Upstairs Artspace Literary Night, Aug. 26 The Literary Open Stage returns Friday, Aug. 26 at the Upstairs Artspace. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the readings begin at 7 p.m. All residents are welcome to read their original work for ten minutes.

Each event offers great surprises from new and established local authors. Maryneal Jones is going to read from a story that has been picked up by the Christian Science Monitor.

Work ranges from prose to poetry to song and from fiction to non-fiction, with a common

thread of high quality original literature.

Come to read or enjoy the work of others in a supportive environment. Interested participants must sign in to present from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Readings - page 2 start at 7 p.m. TheLambsfoLdfarm Upstairs Artspace is located in downtown Tryon at 49 S. Trade Street.

Check the website at upstairsartspace.org for information, future dates and a few videos from past events.

- article submitted

by Jeff Jenkins

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Each accommodation includes indoor/outdoor area and a large exercise lot.

We appreciate the opportunity to serve the boarding needs of your dog with a safe and happy environment. $12/day, $75/week.

David & Barbara Rowe

Each accommodation includes indoor/outdoor area and a large exercise lot.

We appreciate the opportunity to serve the boarding needs of your dog with a safe and happy environment. Call now to reserve your care for summer vacations.

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Alfred Payne Jr. was born at home in Tryon on July 14, 1926.

His parents, Alfred Payne Sr. and Margaret Cole Payne, welcomed him as their first beloved child.

Alfred attended Tryon Colored School for elementary school and then attended Stitt Junior and Senior High School in Manhattan. He and his family lived in Harlem during the post-Harlem Renaissance era, experiencing the dynamic cultural and social movement generated by neighbors like Arthur Mitchell and the Nichols Brothers. After high school, Alfred was drafted and served in the United States Army.

Upon his discharge, he returned to Tryon, where he began to work and raise a family.

He joined Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, having already accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in his early twenties.

Alfred chose to raise his children in the church. So dedicated was the Payne family to Good Shepherd that two of his children, Margaret and Alfred III, were the church organists for many years.

The Payne family also supported the Roseland Community Center in Tryon. Alfred was a founding member of the Roseland Tennis Club. He was an avid tennis player and a lifelong fan of the sport. Alfred was also a local entrepreneur, having established Payne and Son Car Rental in the late 1970s.

While raising his family, Alfred first worked at Oak Hall, a hotel in Tryon, noted for such famous guests as F. Scott Fitzgerald. He left Oak Hall to begin working as a caretaker at The

Obituaries

Dr. F. L. ‘Terry’ Chase III

Terry Chase died on Aug. 14, 2011 in Baltimore, Md., after a

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Cotton Patch, a local horse farm.

He worked there for more than 40 years. During this period of his life, Alfred became a lover of horses, attending local horse shows and steeplechases every year. When Alfred retired, he was working as a security guard at Tryon Estates. In retirement, he continued his interests in music, tennis and horses.

God called Alfred home on Aug. 21, 2011, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Peggy, and three children, Alfred III, Patricia and Joyce, and a daughter-in-law, Michelle, as well as seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. His oldest child, Margaret, a gifted vocalist and pianist, went home to glory in 1996. He is also survived by two brothers, James and Ned, a sister, Barbara, a sister-in-law, Verlee, a brother-in-law, Sammie, a niece, Valerie, and nephews, Ulysses, Roderick and Eric. In addition, many other family, friends and former coworkers join the family in celebrating Alfred’s life.

Funeral services will be held at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross on Thursday, Aug. 25 at 11 a.m. The church is located at 150 Melrose Avenue in Tryon. Internment will be at Good Shepherd Cemetery immediately following the services. The family will receive visitors following the burial at a repast to be held at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, located at 814 Markham Road in Tryon.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 893, Tryon, N.C. 28782.

The family has entrusted arrangements to J.W. Woodward Funeral Home of Spartanburg, S.C. brief illness.

Terry was married to Anne Paul Chase, who lived in Tryon for several years with her family, Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Paul, twin Jean Preston, brothers Jody and Charlie and sister Nita.

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Foothills duplicate bridge results Aug. 11 Morning Restricted Pairs Section A North-South 1 Esther Taylor - Barbara Clegg 2 Silvia Crouse - Daniel Dworkin 3 George Cashau - Earl Virts 4 Donald Eifert -Jackie Caldwell East-West 1 Pat Rogers - Bill Baker 2 Marilyn Clarkson - Lou Murch 3 Mel Rogers - Ruthann Cox 4 Don Tucker - H Ingram Willis Jr Section B North-South 1 Jane Janke - Margaret Kennard 2 William Kelly - Peggy Henson 3 Jane Templeton - Sheila Umlauf 4 Rodney Lohman - Barbara

Lohman East-West 1 Norma Evola - Martha Frederick 2 Jean Stratford - Charlie Stratford 3 Elizabeth Murray - Nancy Symmes 4 Janice Matthisen - Katherine Moore Afternoon Open Pairs North-South 1 Patrick Collins - Daniel Dworkin 2 Silvia Crouse - Curtis Ross 3 Donna Lohr - Al Howard 4 Donald Cobb - Leslie Tucker East-West 1 Richard Caser - Karl Kachadoorian 2 Jim Neely - Sally Jo Carter 3 Yannis Karabelas - Keith Dozier 4 Mel Rogers - Ruthann Cox - article submitted

by Marily Williams

Foothills duplicate bridge results Aug. 12 Morning Restricted Pairs North-South 1 Jane Janke - Margaret Wheat 2 Tom Jackson - Vicky Jackson East-West 1 Eilene Morgan - Kathe Burklow 2 Jean Byrd - Sally Huffaker Afternoon Open Pairs North-South 1 Helen Trevathan - Jim Jackson

2 Donald Eifert - Charlotte Lindsey 3 Linda Sherer - H Ingram Willis Jr East-West 1 Patrick Collins - John Memory 2 Peter Ashy - Karl Kachadoorian 3 Paul Madsen - Carol Madsen - article submitted

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• Bicycle Week

cycles to make certain they were in proper working order.

At the end of the week, the camp facilitated a bicycle rodeo.

The rodeo provided an opportunity for the young campers to practice and develop bicycle skills that help them to become better bicyclists and avoid accidents. Seven of the campers went home with new bicycles and many more went home with new helmets, thanks to Cash, Greene and The Great Escape.

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Special guest John Cash came out and talked about his work with the LiveStrong Foundation.

Police Officer John Sauve (J.J.) dropped by with his police bicycle and talked about bicycle safety. Brendan Dillow from the Chain Heart Pro Racing Team brought his racing bike and discussed the life of a pro racer.

Dennis Greene with the Great Escape Bicycle Shop spent one morning going over all the bi-

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Cicadas come in both 13-year and dog-day varieties 2011 is the year for swarms of 13-year cicadas in the Dark Corner and all of Upcountry South Carolina, as well as parts or all of 15 or 16 other Southern states.

Swarms have not materialized here yet even though small numbers of them arrived in late April. Some may still be coming but they will be overlapping the slightly larger, annual ones we see each year around dog days in late summer.

The 13-year variety are fat, black-bodied, red-eyed “cusses” that have orange-veined wings. The last time we saw them was in 1998. We won’t see them again until 2024.

They are not really pests unless they swarm in large groups or get into your hair, your house or your car.

After all, they are only do-

ing what comes naturally. Hav- ground, where they quickly ing lived underground sucking bore about 10 inches under the out nutrients from tree roots for soil. They attach themselves to 13 years, they hatch and burst tree and bush roots, sucking out forth to the surface where they nutrients as they grow for the shed their skin and turn from next 13 years. white to black.

Our annual, dog-day cicadas They live only four or five are much different. Not only weeks, during which time do we see them every year, but males make quite audible they are larger and have green noises as they sing to attract bodies and black eyes. females. They The skins mate, she lays t h ey shed Twice-told eggs and then a r e hard to Tales of the they both die. miss.

Dark Corner one firstWhen That’s not a sees particularly the discarded

by Dean Campbell exciting or exshell it looks otic existence, but it suits the as though the prior occupant is creator’s role for them. still in it. Only on close examiFemales lay their eggs in nation can one be sure. These tree twigs and in six to eight shells have been favorite finds weeks they hatch. for children of all ages in the The new, ant-like “nymphs” Dark Corner. are tiny and drift down to the While living out their short

existences, the dog-day cicadas are not dangerous. They don’t bite or sting. They simply suck sap from tender twigs. While many folks think they suck on leaves, they do not.

Oak and sweet gum trees are favorite spots for females to make slits in small branches and twigs for depositing eggs, but they will sometimes use smaller trees and ornamentals, like dogwoods and azaleas, as well.

No long-term damage is done to the trees and ornamentals, but occasionally a branch will turn brown and fall to the ground.

The visits of cicadas to the area, whether an annual or an every-13-years event, are unique opportunities to observe a natural phenomenon up close.

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Aging well and avoiding injuries as we age Most of us know of an elderly person who continues to amaze us by living alone, remaining active and continuing to be in reasonably good health.

For many people, living longer is taken for granted, but in most cases there is what Dr. Nicholas DiNubile, an orthopedic surgeon calls, “… a mismatch between longevity and durability, and durability is the issue we’ve ignored for the most part.”

There are a combination of factors that contribute to longevity including durability and life quality.

We can all take preventive steps to avoid injuries whether at home, at work or while pursuing activities that keep us fit and active.

Follow these simple steps to stay safe and to add years of enjoyable living to your life.

For a safer home, it is recommended that older adults: • Have handrails securely attached on both sides of steps and stairways.

• Secure throw rugs and area rugs to the floor with doublesided tape.

• Be sure that there is adHere are some of Dr. Diequate lighting throughout Nubile’s suggestions for staythe home, and that it is used ing fit and injury free as you when walking. age: • To make doors easier to • Stay active to improve your open, replace doorknobs quality of life. Being a couch with lever handles for easy potato is not an option you use. can live with.

Issues of aging and dura• Take time to warm up and bility aren’t just for our older gently stretch before engagseniors. Today, ing in hard exthe fastest growercise. Warming Senior ing segment of up means breakLifeStyles ing a sweat and the population seeking and regetting your carRon Kauffman ceiving replacedio level up with ment knees, hips calisthenics or and shoulders is the boomer on a stationary bike. population.

• Once warmed up, stretch The reasons are: 1) many the whole body, includboomers are obese, and that exing your back, not just the tra weight is stressing out their muscles you’ll be using body parts, particularly joints, most. This helps to avoid and 2) a number of boomers are some minor injuries and pushing the fitness craze with muscle strains. running, tennis and a wide range • Be sure your workout inof weekend sports that result in cludes equal amounts of injuries and/or the wearing out of cardio activity, flexibility their hips, knees and shoulders. exercises, abdominal muscle The benefits to those who or core work and overall choose fitness over obesity are strength or resistance trainmany, and if surgery or replaceing to work the entire body. ment is needed, the more fit Heavy weights are not necesrecipients tend to recover more sary, but consistency of the quickly. training regimen is critical.

• Take your time as you start or increase your level of exercise activity, particularly if you are older or haven’t worked out in some time.

• Give your body time to adjust to the new demands.

• Provide your body with proper nutrition and allow time to rest for muscles to recover.

Working out seven days a week is excessive, even if you vary sports and muscle group use. Your body needs time to recover, and as you age rest is a critical component of your total fitness.

While no one can promise you a longer, healthier life, following these simple rules can certainly improve your odds of adding years with more quality and enjoyment to your lifespan.

Ron Kauffman is a geriatric consultant and planner, and certified senior advisor. He is the author of Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease, available at www.seniorlifestyles. net, where you can also listen to his weekly podcasts. He can be reached at 561-818-0039 or by email at drron561@gmail.com

‘Booze It & Lose It’ Labor Day campaign under way N.C. Secretary of Transportation Eugene A. Conti Jr. recently announced that state and local law enforcement officers will be out in force over the Labor Day holiday as part of the “Booze It & Lose It” Labor Day campaign.

Checkpoints and stepped-up patrols will be conducted Friday, Aug. 19 through Monday, Sept.

5 across the state in an effort to remove impaired drivers from the roads.

“As summer comes to an end, law enforcement officers across the state will be removing impaired drivers from our roads,” Conti said. “Celebrating responsibly is simple; plan ahead and always designate a sober driver.”

In 2010, there were 500 alcohol-related crashes in North Carolina during the Labor Day campaign, which ran from Aug. 20 through Sept. 6; those crashes resulted in 20 fatalities and 395 injuries.

Officers charged more than 3,200 North Carolina motorists with driving while impaired

during the 2010 “Booze It & Lose It” Labor Day campaign.

More than 11,000 stepped-up patrols and checkpoints were conducted.

For more information about the “Booze It & Lose It” campaign, visit www.ncdot.gov/ programs/GHSP/.

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Church celebrates homecoming Aug. 28 Polk baseball and softball signup Aug. 25 Fork Creek Baptist Church will celebrate their homecoming Sunday, Aug. 28 at 10:45 a.m.

Morning worship will be followed by an afternoon meal and a gospel sing at 2 p.m. fea-

turing the Green River Boys, a bluegrass gospel group.

Everyone is welcome, especially past and present members of the church. Pastor James Parker invites all.

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Fall sports leagues are just around the corner.

Polk County Little League will hold fall baseball and softball signups Thursday, Aug. 25 from 6 – 8 p.m. Signup is at the recreation ball fields at Polk Middle School,

located on Wolverine Trail in Mill Spring.

This will be the only day for signups. For more information, call 828-894-6513.

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Obituaries

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Cruise Week at Tryon Estates John Hanley Gibbs Dorothy Waymon William Ray Horne

William Ray Horne, 90, of Columbus died July 12, 2011. He was 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 S p r i n g Ve t e r a n s Lodge. He served in the U.S. Army as Medic during WWII. In addition to his wife, he is In addition to the six to eight survived by a son, activities Bill Horne regularly scheduled per ofday, Green Creek;atfour daughters, residents Tryon Estates Juanita OdelinofCruise SunnyWeek, View,a participated resident-led variety show. Pate, Marilyn Horne and Regina both of Green Creek.

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Inman, S.C.,(photo Janicesubmitted) Fagan of Green Creek and Linda Horne Right: Belly Dancer Kim Minowicz of(center) McAdenville, N.C.; 10 grandteaches Tryon residents children, Odel, it’s neverKim too late to Kelly learn.Bradley, Lee Bradley, Brandon Horne, (photos submitted) 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. 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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