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Tryon Daily Bulletin The World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper

Vol. 84 / No. 206

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

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Bikers to bring holiday joy for local children Polk County Toy Run set for Nov. 26

by Barbara Tilly

This Saturday, Nov. 26, hundreds of motorcylists will take off from the Saluda Fire Department for a ride around Polk County.

Although it’s not unusual for motorcyclists to take a weekend day to enjoy the winding roads and mountain scenery in the area, these bikers are out for more than just a joy ride.

They will be delivering hundreds of toys and other donations to help give local needy children a happy holiday.

The need is greater than ever this year, according to Kim Pack of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, which sponsors the event.

“Last year we doubled the (Continued on page 3)

Donated toys piled up on the steps of the Polk County courthouse at the end of last year’s Toy Run. (photo

by Leah Justice)

The City of Saluda will pick up leaves Monday, Dec. 5 through Friday, Dec. 16. All leaves must be out by Dec. 5 for leaf pick-up. To be picked up, leaves must be placed at the curb, not in driveways or access areas.

Each street will have leaf pick-up only once. Once your street has had pick-up, residents will be responsible for disposing of leaves themselves.

Ashley Meadows residents ask for annexation into Columbus Council to vote on request in December

by Leah Justice

Residents of Ashley Meadows at White Oak told Columbus council members last week exactly why they need to be annexed into the town.

One resident on a fixed income said she’s never seen the water bill as high as it’s been lately and it’s difficult, especially considering the rise in food costs.

She said she doesn’t have the money to give to the church like she wants to.

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Holiday Sale 25% Off Storewide Wednesday and Friday includes trunk show

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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, 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 Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Wednesdays 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.

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Corrections/Clarifications The front page article of the Monday, Nov. 21 Bulletin about Businessweek and Tryon should have said, “The Chidren’s Theater Festival board keeps the tickets for each performance at $2 so more people can see their kids on stage and so more kids experience performing arts.” The Tryon Fine Arts Center has nothing to do with the price of tickets to Super Saturday events.

Thursday

Al-Anon: Foothills Come to Believe, Thursdays, 7 p.m., Polk Wellness Center, 801 W. Mills St., Suite A, Columbus.

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, 9:30 a.m.; Trash Train, 10 a.m.

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

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.

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

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

Saturday

Grassroots Art Project holds art classes to benefit Lennie’s

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Local Weather Forecast:

Today

Tomorrow

Partly cloudy

Sunny

Moon Phase

Today: Par tly cloudy, with 30 percent chance of rain. High 64, low 43.

Thursday: Sunny, with no chance of r ain.

High 63, low 38.

Monday’s weather was: High 75, low 52, 0.15 inches of rain.

OBITUARIES Catherine Coxe Page, p. 6 Irene L. Logan, p. 6

Fund and the Humane Society, Saturdays from 9:30 – noon.

There is no fee for the class and all materials will be provided.

Classes are held at the Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 150 Melrose Ave. in Tryon. Call 828-8990673 for more information.

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.

FENCE Holiday Barn Tour will be held Saturday, Nov. 26 with exhibitions from 11 a.m.

– 1 p.m.at FENCE’s covered arena and barn tours from 1 – 4 p.m. On the tour this year are the McNutt Barn, Green Gait Farm, Freehold Farm and Bright’s Creek Equestrian Center. For more information, www.fence. org or 828-859-9021.

Polk County Toy Run will be held Saturday, Nov. 26. Motorcyclists bringing toys and financial donations will assemble at the Saluda Fire Department at 11a.m.

Bikers will then parade through Saluda, Tryon, Landrum, Green Creek and Mill Spring before arriving at their final destination, the Columbus courthouse, at 3 p.m. All proceeds go to needy families in Polk County, through Steps to HOPE, the Polk County Department of Social Services, Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry

and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Upstairs Artspace launches “Presents of Art,” annual holiday craft bazaar, Saturday, Nov. 26, 11 a.m., continuing Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays, noon to 4 p.m., through Dec. 24. Call 828-8592828 for information.

Monday

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

Saluda Center, Tuesdays, chair exercise, 9:30 a.m., bridge, 10 a.m., 828-749-9245. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www.saluda.com.

The Meeting Place Senior Center Monday activities include line dancing, 10 a.m., senior fitness, 11 a.m., bingo or bead class, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001.

Christian Fellowship Luncheon, TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mondays except holidays, noon - 1 p.m.; food, fellowship and discussion of relevant issues; interdenominational. 828-859-5051.

Chess Club, Mondays, 12:30 p.m., recreation room, LaurelHurst Apartments, Columbus.

Open to anyone in community.

894-3336.

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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• Toy Run

There is an admission fee, which can be paid in money or toys. All proceeds go to needy previous year in how many fami- families in Polk County, through lies we helped,” Pack said. “This the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, year I think we might triple that Steps to HOPE, the Polk County Department of Social Services and number.”

Many area families are strug- Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry.

The bikers gling, Pack said. will form a paUnemployment rade and take “We had one caller say, ‘I is still high and off through Sapeople are wor- don’t even care about the luda at 2 p.m., ried about rising toys – we just need new led by Santa expenses, espeClaus with his cially energy tennis shoes.’ That’s how full of costs. bad things are this year.” sleigh toys.

Organiz“We had one -- Kim Pack, ers encourage caller say, ‘I Polk County Sheriff’s Office the community don’t even care to come out to about the toys cheer the bikers this year – we just need new tennis in each town on their route.They shoes,’” Pack said. “That’s how will pass through Tryon at 2:15 bad things are this year.” p.m. and Landrum at 2:30 p.m.

Polk County Toy Run particiBikers will then pass through pants will gather at 11 a.m. at the Green Creek and Mill Spring Saluda Fire Department, where before arriving at their final destithey will be welcomed with a nation, the Columbus courthouse, barbecue lunch, DJ music and at 3 p.m. Participants will unload door prize give-aways. their toys on the courthouse steps. (continued from page 1)

Elizabeth Shanahan of Polk County High School won the T-shirt design contest for the Polk County Toy Run this year. She is shown here with organizer Barry Gee (left) and Polk County Sheriff Donald Hill. Shanahan received $100 and a shirt with her design. (photo submitted by Barry Gee)

This year, Blue Waters Pool and Spas of Columbus has donated a Kamado Joe Grill, which will be raffled off at the courthouse.

The event will also feature

T-shirts designed by Elizabeth Shanahan of Polk County High School, who won this year’s design contest for the event. She received $100 and a shirt with her design.

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• Ashley Meadows

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Ashley Meadows families earn less than the 2011 poverty levels; (continued from page 1) 17 are elderly or disabled; 13 have “I just hope and pray that children under age 18; 12 have things will get better for us,” she three or more children under age said.

18 and 62 percent of the residents Columbus City Council met are single parents or single grandon Thursday, Nov. 17 and held parents. a public hearing for a voluntary “Some come from abusive reannexation petition from Ashley lationships. Some residents were Meadows, a low-income apart- homeless or came from shelters ment complex contiguous to the and they again are starting over,” town.

Lathan said. “All of our families A grandmother said when have faced some kind of challenge she first moved to Ashley Mead- in their lives. Please vote ‘yes.’ ows her water bill was $62 a It’s very hard for residents to pay month and now the water bill it’s up to more with the sewer than $90. She “I can’t afford it. I’m increase that said she has two on a fixed income. I like came in July.” grandchildren living at Ashley Meadows The apartand when they ment complex, live with her but the water bill is just which has apit’s up to $100 a too high.” proximately month.

-- Ashley Meadows resident 115 residents, “I can’t afrequested to be ford it,” she voluntarily annexed into town said. “I’m on a fixed income. I limits last month. At that time like living at Ashley Meadows Lathan told council that residents but the water bill is just too high.” need relief on water bills and the One woman said she is about development wants the protection to move into Ashley Meadows of town police services. but what she is hearing about the Columbus has lower water costs of water bills scares her. and sewer rates for inside town She said she just started receiving customers than for outside. The disability after being out of work development would have to pay for a year and a half and is taking town taxes, but residents would care of her mother in Forest City. gain the lower utility rates and The woman said she was formerly in commercial pest control town services, such as police.

According to estimates, the and made a good living, but town would have a net gain of because of her disability she said more than $12,000 annually if she lost her home to foreclosure it annexed Ashley Meadows. and is faced with living on a fixed The town would lose more than income.

“I have a Nissan truck that $25,000 annually in water/sewer has 257,000 miles on it,” she told revenue, but would gain approxicouncil. “It scares me to think mately $38,000 in additional about what I’m hearing about the taxes, including $7,025 annually costs (at Ashley Meadows). That in property taxes and $30,816 money could be spent on helping in state revenues such as motor me get another vehicle so I’m vehicle, sales and use, beer and not stranded and to help pay for wine taxes, electric franchise fees and Powell Bill revenue. medical bills.”

The Columbus council has reAnother resident said she came from an abusive relationship and cently denied voluntary annexamoved to Ashley Meadows from tion petitions from Giardini’s Steps to HOPE. She said it is restaurant because members felt stressful thinking about how to residents did not want the town pay all the bills while still provid- to expand any further.

Council agreed to vote on ing her son with a good future.

Ashley Meadows Property Ashley Meadow’s request durManager April Lathan said 29 of ing its Dec. 15 meeting.

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Scammers prey on seniors through grandparent scheme Western Union employee. She Hugh and Devera Anderson said when the Western Union of Tryon never thought they office told them they did not have an employee by that name, would fall for a scam.

But when your grandson they finally called their kids, calls, frantic because he’s in who called their granddaughter a foreign jail and needs bail to confirm that her husband was money, one tends to act before not the one who called.

The Andersons have lost thinking, the Andersons said. $2,176 in all, including the “As you get older, it seems Western Union your heart gets wire fee, and softer and these “I worked in a police unfortunately people know have been told department for many who they are there is little preying on,” years and so I thought I that can be Devera Ander- would never fall for one done to recoup son said. their money. of these scams, but it can A b o u t Devera An9:20 a.m. last happen because they get derson said she We d n e s d a y you so worked up.” wants other morning, a -- Devera Anderson s e n i o r s a n d young man grandparents called the Anto know this derson home claiming to be could happen to them more their granddaughter’s husband, easily than they think.

Kevin, who is a captain in the “I worked in a police departAir Force. ment for many years and so I Devera said the man knew thought I would never fall for very specific information about one of these scams, but it can Kevin. He said he was in Barce- happen because they get you so lona, Spain, fishing with a friend worked up,” she said. when the Spanish authorities Devera said looking back she picked them up for not having a realizes there were many warnfishing license. He said they had ing signs. The Andersons had already tried to call the Ameri- received several other calls in can Embassy but had no luck. which the people immediately To get out of jail they needed hung up when they answered. $2,000 immediately. The Ander- She said she also realizes now sons quickly decided to wire the how suspicious it was that the money through Western Union. man posing as Kevin didn’t want “They have it all timed to per- them to tell anyone else in the fection and find ways to sound family what was going on and so much like your grandchil- that Kevin would choose to call dren,” she said. “Oh, he was as them rather than his wife. sweet as he could be and he even The Better Business arranged to call back.”

Bureau(BBB) encourages vicIt wasn’t until after the mon- tims of such scams to report the ey was transferred that they crimes through the BBB websuspected something wasn’t site, www.bbb.org, by clicking quite right about the situation.

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Devera said she called back Victims should also file a the Western Union number ask- complaint with the police deing for the man named John who partment and their regional had talked to them, posing as a FBI office.

by Samantha Hurst

THE PEG SUS GROUP

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

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Returning to the FENCE Barn Tour on Saturday, Nov. 26 is the Equestrian Center at Bright’s Creek. The development is under new ownership: Protex Investments Group, Gabrielle Barragan and Alexander Salgado, principals, and new management.

Located within the gated community of Bright’s Creek, the equestrian center is open to the public. Bright’s Creek officials said the center is dedicated to providing exceptional horse care and outstanding equestrian services in a safe and professional environment.

Bright’s Creek offers a variety of services including full board, lessons, training and personal service. The post and beam barn features: • 12’x12’ matted box stalls • Ceiling fans • Automatic waterers • Automatic fly spray system

• Two indoor hot and cold wash racks • Temperature-controlled tack room • Large lounge and covered porch overlooking riding arenas • Washer, dryer, refrigerator and microwave • Fire and security system The facility offers 20+ acres of pastures with run-in sheds and mountain views: private or group paddocks are available.

Facilities and services include: • A 20 x 60 meter dressage arena • A 120’x250’ large arena with all-weather footing • Miles of riding trails • Experienced and professional staff • Custom feed and hay program

Obituaries

day, Nov. 21, 2011 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Columbus.

Arrangements will be announced.

An online guest register is available at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com. McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.

Catherine Coxe Page

Catherine Coxe Page, 82, of Columbus, passed away Mon-

Obituaries

Irene Lilly Logan

Miss Irene L. Logan departed this life on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011, at Autumn Care in Forest City, N.C. She was born April 25, 1925 in Polk County to the late Lee A. Logan and Josie Hayden Logan.

Irene enjoyed cooking, spending time with family and was a lifelong member of Stony Knoll CME Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, D.T., Billy and Henry Logan, and six sisters, Clara Mae

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Petty, Ive Logan, Doletha Irvin, Virginia Brooks, Naomi Hines and Pauline McEntyre.

Left to cherish her memory are two sisters, Inez Hines of Mill Spring and Emma McEntyre of Washington, D.C.; one brother, Robert Logan of Baltimore, Md., and a great host of extended family including several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 19 at Ulysses D. Miller Funeral Home in Rutherfordton, with Rev. Arbutus Hines, pastor of Stony Knoll CME Church, officiating.

Burial was in the Stony Knoll CME Church cemetery.

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• Barn tour (continued from page 6)

• Daily turnout, exercise and grooming services available • Farrier and veterinary services coordinated for owners with 24-hour security.

All riding disciplines are welcome.

The Bright’s Creek staff and horses will be on hand to greet visitors and answer questions during the facility’s tour time of 4-5:30 p.m.

Duetto – flute and piano music by Barbara Tilly and Pam McNeil – will perform for tour visitors to the equestrian center.

The Member’s Grill is available to all visitors. You are also invited to tour the Member’s Lodge and Ridgeview Villas and end your day with dinner at The Member’s Grill.

From 4:30 – 7 p.m., walk-ins will be welcome at the Members Grill.

From 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.,

The Bright’s Creek Equestrian Center, one of the locations on the FENCE Barn Tour this year. (photo submitted)

a four-course meal will be served, with dancing and musical entertainment provided by the Breezy Ridge Band until 10:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended.

Contact: Linda Stenzel, 828694-4500 or 828-545-4175 or

Lstenzel@brightscreek.com The barn tour is presented

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Sponsors include Lakes Hills and Horses Real Estate Consultants and Jonathan Rowe Grading & Equipment For further information and

Please join the Tryon Hounds for a Thanksgiving tradition:

TheBlessing of theHounds

by The Reverend Michael Doty

Thanksgiving Day - November 24th 10:00am, Thanksgiving Hill Jackson Grove Road, Landrum SC THE TRYON HOUNDS Another local tradition since 1924

ticket sales, contact at info@ fence.org or 828-859-9021 or purchase tickets at The Farm House, The Hay Rack (both locations: Landrum and Green Creek), La Bouteille in Tryon and Little Mountain Farm Supply.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Opinion

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Ours

Yours

Thankful to live in our area

When you count your blessings around the dinner table this Thanksgiving don’t neglect to include living in such a unique community on your list of reasons to be thankful.

While the trees may be dropping the breathtaking hues from their limbs, the energy of our area is just kicking into gear.

Yes, excitement always stirs around the holidays. But here, in the foothills, the energy is more of a synergy. A synergy of people and organizations reaching out to show goodwill to their fellow man.

This weekend the Polk County Sheriff’s Office revs up our holiday cheer with the annual Toy Run. You’ll see the courthouse steps blanketed with toys for needy children.

Don’t forget the variety of musical offerings with Tuba Christmas, Do-It-Yourself Mesiah and the Community Chours right around the corner.

Then there is the angel tree through the Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry and a host of many other organizations to give to this season. Have you picked an angel to buy for yet?

Be kind to your fellow neighbors and remember to relish all the wonderful things our local communities offer. Oh, and when you start your post-Thanksgiving shopping, remember to shop local!

— Editorial staff, Tryon Daily Bulletin

Comments on www.tryondailybulletin.com Tryon Daily Bulletin on Nov. 15: “New subdivision ordinance up for approval” DanO said: “Surely the people of Polk County can see through this. With clustering the same thing happens

as allowing very small lots. High density. If one happens to be near one of the clusters- well- good luck. Might as well be right on the edge of a dense subdivision.

The open space might be a mile or more away from you.”

The Tryon Daily Bulletin The World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper Betty Ramsey, Publisher Editor Managing Editor Community News Editor Reporter Pressroom Mgr.

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emergency service and politicians alike.

To the Editor: The pomp, beauty and preciOn the first of the year, my sion of it all was a sight to behold daughter Kim will be leaving for but it was the pride on the faces Kuwait to begin a 13-month tour. of both the participants and the It is not the first time for her onlookers that moved me to tears. but I, like all parents of soldiers, I fear for those who do not love hold a mixture of pride and worry. this country.

Both she and my Especially the son-in-law, Jason, are youngsters who have top sergeants. Jason, Letters been taught there are an Army Ranger, has to the more things wrong been to the Middle Editor with this country than East more than a dozare right with it. en times, though his tours of duty They have been taught reare shorter in duration. vised history and glorify other I and my wife, Elaine, had the cultures, that always fail, above opportunity to spend Veterans Day ours. It was once said, “America and the ensuing weekend visiting is not perfect, but it’s the best them and our grandson Dylan (7 there is.” years old) in Columbus, Ga. I know that there is a long Brought along on the trip were swing back from the counterour three dogs, Bruno, Allie and culture that arose in the 1960s Pablo to visit their canine cousins, and is still prevalent today. All Tiger, Buddy and Bear. I could I can do and I hope others will tell some wonderful stories about follow, is teach my children and each time that group gets together. grandchildren to stand against it All different sizes and breeds as they do in Columbus, Ga. gelling together like one big, I’d like to close with somehappy and extended family (it’s thing I read many years ago beautiful). that I believe should be in every At 9 a.m. on Veteran’s Day, classroom in our country. the whole city was abuzz for the grand parade honoring those who It’s the soldier, not the reportserve and have served. There ers who has given us freedom of were thousands of folks there the press. proudly waving their flags in It’s the soldier, not the poet support. The parade itself was one who has given us the freedom of of the most beautiful displays of speech. patriotism I have ever seen.

It’s the soldier, not the campus It went on and on for over organizers who has given us freetwo hours as every school from dom to demonstrate.

Columbus and the surrounding It’s the soldier, not the lawyer area marched in tribute, many who has given us the right to a in military garb as they called fair trial. cadence.

It’s the soldier who salutes the Service men and women from flag, serves under the flag and every branch were honored, many whose coffin is draped by the flag, from individual wars and regi- who gives the protestor the right ments of those wars. to burn the flag.

Every organization that serves

By Father Dennis Edward the community also was repre- O’Brien, USMC. sented. Firehouse, police stations, – Lennie Rizzo

Love your country

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Hospice celebrates 30 years of service

30 years ago. It is a testament to their dedication and to the worthiness of their cause.

We are one of about 40 To the Editor hospices serving the Carolina Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, but one of only a Foothills celebrates 30 years few that is non-profit. Beof service ing a successful non-profit What does it take for an hospice requires diligence in organization like ours to still maintaining a healthy finanbe here after 30 years? I’d like cial bottom line, while also to share the perspective I have holding fast to our mission to gained in my 29 years here. always provide excellent and It takes every single person compassionate care. who has ever done a single act Our organizational valof good for the cause. ues guide us: creativity, From those who first had teamwork, integrity, good the vision and worked in stewardship, human dignity the 1970s to found and competence. our organization, Hospice of the t o t h o s e w h o Letters Carolina Foothills have sustained us to the is dedicated to our through the years, Editor vision as “the preto those who ferred and premier continue our work in 2011. provider of end-of-life care in Each of us is a building block the Carolina Foothills.” who, in doing our part, has As we go forward into our created a steady network of fourth decade, we remain caregivers who respond to focused on our vision and people when they need us. values with each and every We are nurses, doctors, person and family we serve in CNAs, social workers, be- Palliative Care, Hospice Care, reavement counselors, chap- at the Hospice House, with lains, board members, ad- our Bereavement Services, ministrators, managers, re- and at the Thrift Barn. ceptionists, support staff and We are on the cusp of a volunteers who hold a shared new decade with enhanced vision, and who each do our services, expert staff, invery best in the work to which spired board members, and we have committed ourselves. dedicated volunteers who Every day, for 30 years will continue the vision of our staff, volunteers, and fi- our founders. And I have no nancial supporters have been doubt that we will continue dedicated to the needs of men, to attract volunteers, donors, women, and children who live and supporters who believe in with serious and terminal ill- what we do. ness, and to the needs of their People like you, the reader, families. who has always found a way We continue today and will to add your act of good to our into the future that which our cause. I thank you, and look local hospice heroes and hero- forward to working with you ines, many who are still in- in the years ahead. volved as volunteers, started –Jean H. Eckert, CEO

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Art Exhibits

Visual Artists Holiday Bazaar, 160 N. Main St., Rutherfordton, N.C. Hand-crafted works of art and fine craft by Rutherford County artists. Nov. 19 - Dec. 24. Tues. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday until 8 p.m. For more information, call 828-288-5009.

Bravo Marketplace, 83 Palmer St., Tryon. Collection includes works by Diana Gurri, Linda Hudgins, Bob Neely, Jim Shackelford, Ford and Mara Smith and J.T. Cooper. Gallery open Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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. “Pittman Pottery” by Lucinda and Gerry Pittman opens Friday, Nov. 25, 5 - 8pm. Runs for two weeks. “All I Want for Christmas” now through December. Holiday hours 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mon - Sat. through Dec. 31; Sunday, noon to 3 p.m. starting Nov. 27 through Dec. 19. For more information, call 828-859-8316.

Skyuka Fine Art, 133 North Trade St., Tryon, “Peace, Joy and Paint,” Nov. 19 through January. Opening reception Nov. 19, 5 - 8 p.m.; For more information: info@skyukafineart.com or 828-817-3783.

T ryon F ine A rts C enter , 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon.

Turtle Island exhibit in Gallery One, Nov. 1 - 30.

Tryon Painters & Sculptors, 26 Maple St., Tryon. Featured artist, Francesco Lombardo. Nov. 13 - Dec. 17. Tag sale and grand opening, Dec. 2.

Upstairs Artspace, 49 South Trade St., Tryon. “Presents of Art,” the annual holiday craft show bazaar, opens Saturday at 11 a.m. and continues through Dec. 24. A “members only” Preview Party is Friday evening, 5 - 8 p.m. About 60 craft artists are participating with hundreds of great gifts for the holidays, including jewelry, scarves, glass and ceramic art, birdhouses, soaps, handbags, ornaments, pet presents, toys, decorative dolls and candles.

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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Sat. Nov.26

Purple Onion Celtic Tavern Live music 4 - 8 p.m. Gigi Dover & The Big Love Zenzera Project X; Thanksgiv- Zenzera ing Pre-Party w/ drink Closed and dinner specials Saluda Mtn. Jamboree Crimson Rose Thu. Nov. 24 Celtic Tavern Saluda Inn and Wine Karaoke Cellar Purple Onion Ryan Furstenburg No music Zenzera Sun. Nov. 27 Closed Elmo’s Corey & Stacey Fri. Nov. 25 Larkin’s Carolina Grill Celtic Tavern Fred Whiskin Karaoke with Ken 11:30 a.m.

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Elmo’s Tues. Nov. 29 Fine Line Zenzera Purple Onion Open Mic Fred Whiskin Southside Smokehouse & Grille Family Karaoke Zenzera Closed

Holiday

FENCE, 3381 Hunting Country Rd., Tryon. Holiday Barn Tour, Sat. Nov. 26. Exhibitions in covered arena, 11 a.m.

- 1 p.m. Barn tour, 1 - 4 p.m.

Polk County Toy Run, 64 Greenville St., Saluda. Raises money to help needy families in the area. 11 a.m. at the Saluda Fire Department.

Performances

Tuba Christmas, 1681 NC Hwy 108, Columbus. Dec. 3 from 1 - 2:30 p.m. at Polk County High School.

Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Do-ItYourself Messiah, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. All singers welcome, no experience necessary.

Upstairs Artspace, 49 South Trade St., Tryon. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m., Chris Tinkler performs David Sedaris “Santaland Diaries” at the former Sunnydale log cabin; tickets include a catered reception and are available at the Upstairs and Tryon House. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m.

Call 828-859-2828 for information.

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Western NC Mtns. New 1288sf ranch style log cabin on 1.72 acres $85,000. Cathedral ceilings, covered front and back porches, private wooded setting, paved road access and ready to finish. 828-286-1666

Highest view in Tryon w/ shortest drive, overlooking Piedmont, custom home.

4BR, 2.5BA. 2500 sq.ft.

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A Frame on private estate, overlooking Harmon Field & Piedmont. 2BR, 2BA. 1200 sq. ft. Brick fireplace.

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FOR RENT Lake Lanier Cottage on Lake. 1760 sf, Large dock, boat garage with boat lift, 3BR/2BA good off street parking, beautiful lake views. $1250/mo. plus deposit, references. 828.777.5688

Thanks to the recent promotion of several employees, Autumn Care Nursing and Rehab is pleased to open selected positions for CNA’s. Please apply in person. 828-749-2261 FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, 1 EOC bath duplex near Harmon Full-time RN Case Field in Tryon. Wood position at floors. $500/month. Call Manager or Hospice of the Carolina 3 0 5 - 9 5 1 - 7 0 1 1 Foothills, SC Division. 786-303-7108.

Must have a current RN license in state of resi- Furnished or unfurnished dence (NC or SC), at least c h a r m i n g cottage. two years of nursing expe- 1bd/1ba, l/r with fireplace, rience in geriatrics and k i t c h e n e t t e , large end-of-life care preferred, screened in porch, surcertification in hospice and rounding with bamboo in palliative care preferred. secluded neighborhood in Must have clear driving re- Tryon. $500/month. Call cord. To apply please visit 8 2 8 - 8 1 7 - 4 1 6 6 or www.hocf.org . E.O.E 828-859-5152

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HORSES & EQUIPMENT 2004 Featherlite Trailer, 2 horse, GN, Straight Load. Asking $8000. Call Dale or Terry 864-703-0990

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(Behind Chamber of Commerce.) 150 square feet/ 3 offices. Call Mike at: (336) 302-3368

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Christmas @ Tryon Mountain Hardware Before you shop out of town, come in and take advantage of our many fine gifts that fit your budget – Life is Good, Willow Tree, decorative flags, dripless candles, decorative lamps, sleep shirts, statuary, knives, Husqvarna, Droll Yankee bird feeders, Holland Grills, small kitchen appliances, Firefly jewelry, twig furniture, windchimes, children's pjs and rain boots, Sloggers, Christmas ornaments and décor, stocking stuffers, and much more.

Many items on sale, plus 20% off everything in store except Husvarna, power tools and this Friday only.

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Sale 20% off Everything in store with the exception of power tools, Husqvarna, and – this Friday (11/25) only! Tryon Mountain Hardware conveniently located between Tryon and Columbus on Hwy 108.

LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, POLK COUNTY 10 SP 138

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Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Chris A. Stott and Latisha Stott to PRLAP, INC., Trustee(s), dated May 21, 2007, and recorded in Book 354, Page 521, Polk County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Polk County, North Carolina, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at the Courthouse Door in Polk County, North Carolina, at 11:45AM on December 07, 2011, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit:

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Being all of Lot 34, containing 2.64 acres, Chocolate Drop Mountain as shown and delineated upon a plat entitled "LGI Land NC, LLC, Columbus Township, Polk County, North Carolina", dated

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LEGALS April 17,2007, and prepared by Surveying Dimensions, Reg. Land Surveyor, Rutherfordton, North Carolina, which plat is duly recorded in Card File reference being made to said recorded plat for a full and complete metes and bounds description of said tract, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Section 47-30 (g).

The above described property is conveyed together with a perpetual appurtenant sixty (60') foot wide right of way or easement of ingress, egress, and regress over and along Chocolate Drop Mountain Road to serve as access to and from the above described property to NCSR #1137 (locally known as Houston Road) as shown and delineated upon that certain recorded in Card File E at Page 1323, Polk County Registry.

Said right of way and easement to be used in common with all other parties having a lawful right to use the same. The Grantor herein also gives, grants and conveys a right of way forty-five (45) feet in width along, over and through all the streets in the Subdivision known as Chocolate Drop Mountain, said streets to consist of, at the time of the recordation of this instrument, the streets known as Lone Cypress Trail, Majestic Rock Bend and Golden Maple Drive. The Grantor specifically excepts and reserves to itself and its successors and assigns, continuing rights of way and easements over and across all of the above described roads for purposes of providing access to other lots located within Chocolate Drop Mountain Subdivision and any contiguous land which may be annexed into Chocolate Drop Mountain Subdivision. The above described property is conveyed subject to the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Chocolate Drop Mountain Subdivision recorded in Book 353, at Page 1826, of the Polk County Register of Deeds and the same are hereby incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth.

Said property is commonly known as Lot 34 Chocolate Drop Mount Subdivision, Columbus, NC 28722. Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 105-228.30, in the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) per each Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or fractional part thereof, and the Clerk of Courts fee, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7A-308, in the amount of Forty-five Cents (45) per each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or fractional part thereof or Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), whichever is greater. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale and must be tendered in the form of certified funds. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts will be immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS WHERE IS. There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered

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LEGALS for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, land transfer taxes, if any, and encumbrances of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Chris A. Stott. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, that tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

LEGALS Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. Substitute Trustee 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 Our File No.: 432.J1000867NC Publication Dates: Tryon Daily Bulletin Nov. 23 and 30, 2011 FC/STOTT, CHRIS

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA POLK COUNTY FILE NO. 11E-189 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:

LEGALS JACQUELINE J. HUDSON LETTERS TESTAMENTARY G.S. 28A-6-1; 28A-6-3; 28A-11-1; 36C-2-209 The court in the exercise of its jurisdiction of the probate of wills and the administration of estates, and upon application of the fiduciary, has adjudged legally sufficient the qualification of the fiduciary named below and orders that Letters be issued in the above estate.

The fiduciary is fully authorized by the laws of North Carolina to receive and administer all of the assets belonging to the estate, and these Letters are issued to attest to that authority and to certify that it is now in full force and effect.

Witness my hand and the Seal of the Superior Court.

Name and Address of Fiduciary 1 MICHAEL HUDSON

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Title of Fiduciary 1 EXECUTOR Date of Issuance Nov. 21, 2011 Clerk of Superior Court Charlene T. Owens Ex Officio Judge of Probate Tryon Daily Bulletin Nov. 23, 30, Dec. 7 and 14, 2011 EST/JACQUELINE J. HUDSON

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Having qualified on the sixth day of Septemter, 2011, as executrix of the Estate of Shirley Harris Wallace, deceased, late of Polk County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and/or corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Sharon Ruth Lowe on or before the 21st day of February, 2012, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and/or corporations indebted to the Estate should make immediate payment to the undersigned Sharon Ruth Lowe.

This 16th day of November, 2011.

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Tryon Daily Bulletin Nov. 23, 30, Dec. 7 and 14, 2011 SHIRLEY HARRIS WALLACE

CITY OF SALUDA NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE ALL LEAVES MUST BE OUT BY DECEMBER 5TH FOR LEAF PICK UP. CITY CREWS WILL MAKE THEIR WAY AROUND TOWN MONDAY, DECEMBER 5TH THRU FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16TH. LEAVES MUST BE PLACED AT

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Woman with local roots launches national brand Preview at Tryon House Nov. 25

Newnam will preview the entire line at Tryon House in downtown Tryon Friday, Nov. 25 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Think lace, think women’s When searching for a better lingerie and think patented and panty for workout, but wanthigh tech. Now imagine a few ing natural materials, Newnam scraps of patented camouflage came up short. fabric – engineered for the 21st “Seven years in textiles and century – and developed in growing up in a textile family Rutherford County. was just what I needed to be “When I started working dangerous… so I started workon my idea for a better panty, ing on my idea,” said Newnam.

I had no idea it Newnam would lead me spent the next back so close “I didn’t believe it six months to home,” said myself when I learned doing patent Angela Clontz that this technology was and market Newnam, as research and s h e r e f l e c t e d actually developed in testing proon her journey our neighboring county, totype fabto launch an inrics when she n o v a t i v e l i n e Rutherford... came across -- Angela Newnam of lingerie just the missing over two years link – a natuago. “But now that we are ral odor technology. She disinternationally distributed in covered a textile patent, lost over 150 locations, I am excited in bankruptcy in the middle of that one of our stores is Tryon 2009, that had been marketed House, right here in my home for hunter’s apparel. Developed town.”

by U.S. textile giant Dan River, Knock out!® Smart Pant- the formula’s active ingrediies™ are the brainchild of ent was the same one used in Newnam, a native of Tryon, Febreze air spray. and the daughter of Dr. Norvin “I didn’t believe it myself and Lydia Clontz, formerly when I learned that this techof Tryon. Newnam graduated nology was actually developed from Tryon High School, the in our neighboring county, University of Virginia and Rutherford County, and that Harvard Business School. After one of the patent inventors, careers with AT Kearney and Dave Brown, till lived in the McKinsey and Company, she area,” Newnam said. “It’s a consulted independently for funny twist of fate that he Springs Industries before mov- lives minutes from my parents ing with her family from Char- in Forest City – so we called lotte, N.C., to Washington, D.C. him, and he gave me more “I love coming back to North background on the technology.”

Carolina for Thanksgiving – Newnam purchased the odor and we always make it to Tryon technology patent out of bankto see friends and enjoy Side- ruptcy and developed her own street Pizza,” said Newnam. new fabric technology – No

Knock out!® Smart Panties™ are the brainchild of Newnam, a native of Tryon. (photo submitted)

Trace® – that she said makes selected as one of the TOP 15 both moisture and odor disap- Global Startups by the Kauffman Foundation, the largest pear from cotton.

She hired Dave Brown to entrepreneurial foundation in help on R&D, her father helped the U.S. The brand is featured this month secure addion MTV and tional textile Cotton Incorcontacts and Want to go? h e r m o t h e r What: Preview Knock out!® porated’s runway show in sewed the first Smart Panties™ Miami, Fla. prototypes.

The product She launched When: Nov. 25 is now carried i n l a t e 2 0 1 0 Where: Tryon House by retailers with Panty Parfrom coast to ties in Charlotte, Washington, D.C., New coast. Area locations include York and a local event hosted Tryon House of Tryon, Harby Lillie Brown and Renae ley’s of Chesnee, S.C., and The Runway of Spartanburg. For Dusenbury Waldman.

The company expanded more information, visit www. quickly, despite the weak econ- knockoutpanties.com.

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“Peace, Joy & Paint” celebrates new works and the gallery’s first anniversary on Jan. 1, 2012. (photo submitted by Kim Nelson)

‘Peace, Joy & Paint,’ Skyuka Fine Art’s first holiday exhibit “Peace, Joy & Paint” will be Skyuka Fine Art’s first holiday exhibit. Show dates are Nov. 19 through mid January.

This show celebrates the gallery’s artists with new works, and celebrates the gallery’s first anniversary on Jan. 1, 2012. Much

of the new artwork features local landscapes.

Skyuka Fine Art will also proudly participate in Downtown Tryon’s Christmas Stroll on Friday, Dec. 2 from 5-8 p.m. The gallery will host a fundraising silent auction for the Tryon Downtown

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Development Association during the stroll. Local artists will donate handmade ornaments, which will be on display that evening, with a final bidding reception at the gallery two weeks later on Dec. 16.

For more information, or to donate an ornament, please contact

the gallery.

Skyuka Fine Art is located at 133 N. Trade St. in downtown Tryon. Contact Kim Nelson at 828-817-3783, or info@skyukafineart.com.

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Hay rides in Landrum

Children enjoy a hay ride through Landrum on Saturday Nov. 19. The rides were offered by the Foothills Amish Furniture Store. (photo submitted

by Anne Regan)

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Weingarten speaks on Norwegian Microfinance Initiative

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Richard Weingarten (center) with Larry Swartz (left) and Tryon Kiwanis Club President Steve Cobb. Weingarten spoke to the Tryon Kiwanis Club about the Norwegian Microfinance Initiative.

Microfinance helps people living in poverty build small businesses by supplying basic financial services. This allows them to improve their family’s well-being and protect themselves against unforeseen economic and social hardships. The program is designed to help reduce poverty in developing countries and to provide an opportunity for people with stable resources to help those less fortunate. (photo submitted by Lynn Montgomery)

Singing benefit for Carson Nov. 27 Full Proof Ministries will sponsor a singing benefit program honoring Calvin Carson.

The event will be held on Sunday, Nov. 27 at 4 p.m. at the church.

Carson, who has been a Hos-

pice volunteer for five years, has been diagnosed with cancer himself.

The church is located at 199 Jackson Street in Tryon.

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District One Middle School chorus presents holiday concert in Spartanburg The Spartanburg District One Middle School Chorus, which includes students from Landrum Middle School, Mabry Middle School and CampobelloGramling Middle School, will present a free holiday concert Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 11 a.m. in the David W. Reid Theatre in Chapman Cultural Center in Spartanburg, S.C.

Reservations are required because of space availability.

Call Ava Hughes at the Chapman Cultural Center at 864-278-9693 to make reservations or for more information.

The Chapman Cultural Center is located at 200 E. St. Johns Street in Spartanburg, S.C. - article submitted

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

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by Karl Kachadoorian

The key to “ picture” bidding lies in choosing the best bid to accurately describe your hand. For example, look at the following competitive bidding situation and review some of the possible bids a responder has available to best describe their hand: PARTNER 1 Heart

OPPONENT 1 Spade

YOU ?

OPPONENT

1) PASS Indicates no desire to compete in the auction at this time and denies holding or making any of the bids described below.

2) 1NT 6-10 points with a Spade stopper and no more than 2 Hearts and, most of all, the bid is not forcing.

3) 2 CLUBS or 2 DIAMONDS 10 or more points, a decent 5 card suit, and says nothing about your support of partners suit. The bid is forcing for one round.

4) 2 HEARTS 6-10 points and 3 card Heart support.

5) 2 SPADES A limit raise or better in support of Hearts.

6) 2 NT 11-12 points and most likely with a double stopper in Spades and again no more than 2 Hearts. The bid is invitational.

7) 3 NT 13-15 points and most likely with a double stopper in Spades and again no more than 2 Hearts.

8) DOUBLE Negative double, with 7-9 points and 8-10 cards in the minors, asking partner to bid his best minor.

It doesn’t promise any Hearts.

9) 3 SPADES Either a Splinter bid in support of Hearts or asking opener to bid 3 NT with a Spade stopper. Openers first duty is to bid 3NT with a Spade stopper. Without a Spade stopper and holding a better than minimum hand, cue bid an Ace or just bid game in Hearts holding a minimum opener.

The logic associated with the choice of bids described in the above example bidding sequence can be applied to many other competitive bidding situations. Remember partners next bid will be highly influenced by your responsive call, so paint him a “picture“ that will best guide him on his next choice of action.

I’ll share a “secret” reasoning process which I have preached to my students for years: After partner has responded to your bid, which he believes best describes his hand based on what you have told him about your hand, mentally review not only the bid he made but also the bids he didn’t make to further guide you in selecting your next choice of action.

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Polk County Community Foundation sends area residents to compost school Have you wondered what Maine research facility located happens to the kitchen waste in Monmouth, Maine. and yard waste in our dumps or So, what is composting? landfills? Have you wondered Composting is a biological what happens when our landfills process that transforms raw orbecome too full? ganic materials into a nutrientThanks to a grant awarded rich, biologically stable soil to the Saluda Community Land additive suitable for plant and Trust by the Polk County Com- crop use. munity Foundation, plus educaGenerally speaking, a rection funds provided by Polk ipe is followed by blending a C o u n t y, f i v e few ingredients curious indisuch as food viduals gained Organic matter is critical scraps, horse insight on how for improving the soil’s manure and to reuse organic ability to retain nutrients. wood shavings waste. in a large pile Linda Byor windrow. ington took a course sponsored Over a period of time, this by the U.S. Composting Coun- pile is aerated or turned to cil at the campus of N.C. State achieve optimum conditions at University in Raleigh, N.C. high temperatures for microBetsy Burdett, Joyce Hicks, organisms to live and convert Vaughn Loeffler and Laura the organic waste into valuable Smith Williams traveled to compost. the Maine Compost School at (Continued on page 21) Highmoor Farm, a University of

Five individuals gained insight on how to reuse organic waste. (photo

by Kyle Goddard, Little River Compost, Lisbon Falls, Maine.)

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

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Aikido Club of Try-Co-Lan holds testing

Depending on the original recipe, environmental conditions, monitoring and management of the compost pile, in six months to one year, quality compost is ready for use.

A few examples of raw materials used in the composting process are: food scraps, fruit pomace, animal manures, fallen leaves, grass clippings, paper, wood shavings, wood chips and bio-solids.

The most common use of compost is as a soil additive to increase the soil’s organic matter.

Organic matter is critical for improving the soil’s ability to retain nutrients and thus improving plant growth.

Other common uses for compost include landscaping and garden mulch.

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by Laura Smith Williams

The Aikido Club of Try-Co-Lan held the last testing of the year on Saturday, Nov. 5. Successfully demonstrating their competence were Alex Pearson for his children’s orange belt and Cherry Pearson for her adult fifth kyu rank. Shown from left to right are Alex Pearson, instructor Anne Buchanan, chief instructor Paul Buchanan and Cherry Pearson. Aikido is a defensive martial art suitable for all ages. (photo submitted by Anne Buchanan)

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Kiwanis cleans up roadways

After a hearty breakfast, courtesy of David Little in the LaurelHurst dining room, nine members of the Tryon Kiwanis Club picked up various types of litter. The group cleaned the area along Hwy. 108 from the roundabout in Columbus to Harmon Field Road. Pictured are, left to right, Bill Hague, Lee Cobourn, Ernie Giannini, David Little, Lynn Montgomery, Andy and Sharon Millard, Mark McCall and Denny Rook. The group also included Bob Montgomery, litter picker-upper and photographer. (photo submitted by Lynn Montgomery)

Lodge. He served in and the Woodmen of len (Rudy) Waymon of Syracuse, the U.S. Army as Medic during the World. Mr. Gibbs was the N.Y., Kenneth Simmons of HousTexas, and Lovell Simmons WWII. husband of Omie Lee Laughter ton, Wednesday , November 23,wife, 2011 Tryon Daily Bulletin / The World ’s Smallest Daily Newspaper Ga.; (Andrea) of Lawrenceville, In addition to his he is Gibbs, who died in 1986. one sister, Frances Fox of Riversurvived by a son, Bill Horne Survivors include one daughof Green Creek; four daughters, ter, Patsy Gibbs Toney (Dean) dale, Ga.; three brothers, John IrWaymon of Antelope, Calif., Sixth-graders attend 4-H Science day vin camp Juanita Odel of Sunny View, of Rutherfordton, N.C.; son, Carrol Waymon of San Diego, Marilyn Horne and Regina Pate, Harold Gibbs of Rutherfordton, Calif., and Samuel Waymon of both of Green Creek. and Laura N.C.; one sister, Alvah Gibbs Saenger of Hickory, N.C.; four of Columbus; and a brother , Nyack, N.Y.; a host of grandchilsisters, Geneva Harrell of Bak- Herbert Gibbs of Mill Spring. dren, great-grandchildren, other ersville, N.C., Imogene Burns Also surviving are five grandchil- relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by of Inman, S.C., Janice Fagan of dren, Randy Toney (Kimberly), both parents, Mary Kate and John Green Creek and Linda Horne Marc Toney (LeeAnn), Lora of McAdenville, N.C.; 10 grand- Brock (Jeff), Jeffrey Gibbs (Col- D. Waymon; son, Van Waymon; children, Kim Odel, Kelly Brad- leen) and Elizabeth Gibbs and sisters, Lucile Waddell and Nina ley, Lee Bradley, Brandon Horne, six great-grandchildren, Mason Simone (Eunice) and brother, Ashley Horne, Rebecca Horne, Toney, Kevin Gibbs, Anthony Harold Waymon Sr. Joseph Pate, Jacob Pate, Miles Brock, Bryan Gibbs, Nick Gibbs Saenger and Will Saenger; and and Zane Gibbs. five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Must 7/19/11 The family will receive Sunday, July 16, in the McFarfriends from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 land Funeral Chapel, Tryon. p.m. Friday, July 15 at Mill Creek Burial was in Polk MemoChurch of the Brethren Fellow- rial Gardens, Columbus, with ship Hall. Funeral services will military rites by the Polk County follow at 2 p.m. in the church Memorial Burial Squad. sanctuary, conducted by Rev. Memorials may be made to Steven Abe. Burial will be in the Hospice of Rutherford County, Polk County Middle School’s sixth graders recently the N.C. 4-H Science Day Camp at Holbert’s Cove, church cemetery.

P. O. Box 336, attended Forest City, where they spent learning how local organizations protect our environment. Wildlife instructor Memorials may the be day made in 28043 or Hospice of the Carolina Matt Christian is shown withtoSarah Morgan and Summer Mann by Cove Creek, where the students memory of Brandon Horne 130 ForestThe Glen learned how wildlife officers studyFoothills, animal populations.

4-H Dr, Science Day Camp is an annual event theforLeukemia and Lymphoma Columbus, 28722. sixth graders. (photo submitted

by CarlannN.C. Scherping) Society, 4530 Park Rd, #240, The family will be at the home Charlotte, N.C. 28209. of his daughter, Patsy Gibbs Condolences may be left at Toney, 400 Radar Rd., Rutherwww.pettyfuneralhome.com. fordton, N.C. PettyMonday, Funeral Home& CremaOn November 28, of University (AAUW) An online Women guest register may open to the public. tory, Landrum.

2011, Jackie Woods, founder will meet Monday, Nov. 28 at Refreshments will be served. be signed at www.mcfarlandfuof the Adewehi Wellness Cen- 1:30 p.m. at the Tryon Presby– article submitted neralchapel.com. ter, will speak in the second of terian Fellowship Hall,Chapel, and is

by Audrey Ortiz McFarland Funeral a series of AAUW programs Tryon. designed to address mind and body health.

Woods received her bache- Must 7/18/11 lor’s degree from the University Must 7/14/11 of Missouri and did her graduate work in Atlanta, Ga. Her emphasis over the past Obits - page 66 30 years has been on the need for health and wholeness in body, mind, emotions and spirit.

She teaches personal growth classes and has authored three books. Woods’ presentation at AAUW will emphasize spiritual growth.

Adawehi, located on 125 acres in Columbus, includes the Healing Center, Adawehi Institute, Beneficial Food’s organic market, a gift shop, a boutique, a bookstore, bed and breakfast, green houses, a biodynamic garden, nine community homes and four rental properties.

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Jackie Woods of Adawehi to speak at AAUW Nov. 28

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