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Sounds of Tuba Christmas resonate for 14th year

by Samantha Hurst

Musical tones of tubas and other low brass instruments played by musicians young and old will vibrate through the auditorium of Polk County High School Saturday, Dec. 3 as part of the Merry Tuba Christmas Concert and Carol Singing.

The concert begins at 1:30 p.m. in the school’s auditorium.

Founder Stan Howell said he always looks forward to seeing returning faces and new ones who find out about the event and drop in to play.

“It’s camaraderie for people who play these instruments,

which is what he [Harvey Phillips, founder of the national event] wanted,” said Stan Howell. “He wanted to give them value – status.”

Serving as the bass of the brass section in most orchestras, tubas and euphoniums (tenorvoiced brass instruments) often

don’t get a chance to show off their skills through solos, Howell and his wife, Jean, said.

“This gives these musicians a chance to shine,” Jean added.

Phillips created the concept of Tuba Christmas concerts in 1974 (Continued on page 4)

The Tuba Christmas ensemble in 2010 featured about 70 low brass players. This year’s concert, which includes an audience sing-along, will take place Saturday, Dec. 3 at 1:30 p.m. in the Polk County High School auditorium. (photo by Chris Bartol)

The Polk County Public Library’s computer lab in Columbus will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 6 for installation of new computers. According to the library staff, the computer lab is expected to re-open on Dec. 7.

Audit report: All Polk County departments ended under budget

by Leah Justice

Polk County reduced its fund balance last year by $370,609, but paid off about $2 million in debt and each department came in under budget.

The Polk County Board of Commissioners met Monday, Nov. 21 and

reviewed the fiscal year 2010-2011 audit report prepared by Gould Killian CPA Group, P.A. Polk County ended the year with a 27.1 percent fund balance, or $6,044,488 of available reserves. The

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COMMUNITY COMMUNITY cALENDAR cALENDAR Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:

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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.

Tryon Christmas Stroll, Friday, Dec. 2, 5-8 p.m., downtown Tryon.

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

Autism seminar, “Under-

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standing Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for parents and caregivers,” Polk County Public Library, Saturday, Dec. 3, 9:3011:30 a.m. Hosted by Jean Alvarez of the Autism Society of North Carolina, the seminar is for all diagnoses, not just autism.

It will cover goals, language and how to advocate for your child.

Babysitting available for preregistered attendees. Contact tdaniels@polklibrary.org.

Grassroots Art Project holds art classes to benefit Lennie’s 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 828899-0673 for more information.

Lanier Library, Book Lovers will meet Saturday, Dec. 3 at 9:30 a.m. to discuss books members have enjoyed. Open to all book lovers. 828-859-9535.

House of Flags Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Columbus.

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.

St. Luke’s Hospital will hold “Cookies with Santa” Saturday, Dec. 3, 1-3 p.m. Pictures with Santa for the kids, cookies for all.

828-894-2408.

Tuba Christmas XIV, free concert of holiday music for low brass. Includes carol sing-along.

Saturday, Dec. 3, 1:30 p.m., Polk County High School auditorium.

Columbus Christmas parade, Saturday, Dec. 3, 4-6:30 p.m., downtown Columbus.

Monday

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

Saluda leaf pick-up will take place Dec. 5-16. All leaves must be at the curb by Dec. 5. Do not place leaves in driveways or access areas. Leaves will be picked

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Saturday: Partly cloudy, with 10 percent chance of rain. High 55, low 35.

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Monday: Cloudy, with 60 percent chance of rain. High 58, low 51.

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up on each street only once. Once your street has been picked up, you will be responsible for disposing of leaves.

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.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family Member Support Group, meets in Columbus on the first Monday of the month, 10 a.m. - noon. For info and/or location, contact Lisa at 828-894-0104 or Annie at 864457-7278.

The Meeting Place Senior Center Monday activities include line dancing, 10 a.m., senior fitness, 11 a.m., bingo or bead class, 12:30 p.m. 828-8940001.

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

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

Open to anyone in community.

894-3336.

Saluda Center Monday activities include line dancing at

12:30 p.m. For more information visit Saluda.com.

Western Carolina Classic Radio Club will meet Monday, Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. in Studio 118 at ICC-Polk. A Christmas special with Jack Benny will be featured, followed by Bing Crosby celebrating Christmas with his family.

Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, “Coping with Loss of any Kind During the holidays,” on Monday, Dec 5,at 2:30 p.m. at Tryon Estates Retirement Community in Columbus. One-hour presentation is designed to help adults facing the holidays after a significant loss of any kind.

Offers ideas on how to reach out to others who are grieving.

No reservation or fee. For more information, call Shannon at 828894-7000 or 828-457-9122.

Harmon Field Board of Supervisors meets the first Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at Harmon Field Cabin. Public welcome. Information: 828-8596655.

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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McMinnMcCredie entertains Kiwanis Club Marilyn McMinn-McCredie, who calls herself a “mountain person,” entertained the Tryon Kiwanis Club recently with stories of Appalachian speech and habits. Born in Henderson County, McMinn-McCredie is well known in western North Carolina as a teller of her experiences growing up and observing the tales and talk of those around her. Club member Sue Watson (left) invited her to speak and club president Kathy Woodham (right) thanked her for coming. (photo submitted

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The ensemble that performed at the Polk Tuba Christmas concert in 2009. (photo by Chris Bartol)

and since then similar events have sprung up in 250 cities nationwide. There are four such events in North Carolina alone.

Meanwhile, Stan Howell’s passion for bringing musicians together started decades ago when he created a band “in a school that had nothing.”

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Jean’s musical career is distinguished as well. She was a choral director in Pennsylvania, including serving as director at Langhorne United Methodist

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county’s general fund also ended the year with $1,796,682 in revenues over expenditures, which is what the county would have added to its fund balance if it hadn’t paid off debt. The debt payments however, saved the county $362,512 in interest.

Using fund balance to pay off debt has been a topic of disagreement amongst commissioners throughout the year.

Commissioner Tom Pack said last week if the county had not used $2 million in fund balance it would have ended the year about $1.63 million to the better.

Commissioner Renée McDermott said Pack seems to be saying paying off debt is a bad thing.

She said she would like to see the county have no debt and build up reserves to do work that needs to be done in the future, such as Lake Adger Dam repairs, future water lines and constructing a

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hearsal, but would allow us to give something special to residents,” Stan said.

Stan had played in Tuba Christmas events in the past in Athens, Ga., Naples, Fla. and Pennsylvania. So, in 1998 they founded the Merry Tuba Christmas concert and carol singing.

The event has drawn players from as far away as Pennsylvania and as near as the high school itself. The oldest tuba player gracing the stage last year was 86-year-old Ralph Morris and the youngest was 12-year-old Jordan Marcial from Advance, N.C. The Howells said this has also become quite the family tradition for many people, with three Morgan family members from Canton, N.C. playing last year.

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“We need to be conservative with our budget,” McDermott said, “not looking to spend as much as we can.”

Pack responded that his comment was misconstrued and he worked for a company that had zero debt.

“Yes, we paid off some debt, but we did it on the backs of the county employees,” Pack said.

Upcoming employee raises was also a topic of discussion last week. Commissioners who commented all agreed next year the county should fund employee raises.

“Employees have not been recognized with a raise since 2009,” said commissioner Ted Owens.

Owens also suggested commissioners go ahead and start working on next year’s budget and instruct the manager to implement raises for employees first, funding for education next and funding for maintenance next.

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leaves the event with a photo postcard of the group that year, full stomachs from the Rotarysponsored lunch and hopefully fond memories of their experience, Jean said.

The Howells dream of eventually enticing 100 players to perform in a single concert.

They’ve inched close each year; drawing about 70 to play.

The local event started out with just 39 performers.

In all, the production costs about $3,000 to put on, which is offset by contributions from the community, including the Wilhelm Fund of the Polk County Community Foundation, and a $3 musician fee.

Each year’s group of musicians typically plays to about 700 audience members who get the pleasure of singing along with many of the carols, the Howells said. That 700 is just shy of a full house at PCHS – another feat organizers would love to accomplish.

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“Maybe we’ll have a real easy budget next year,” McDermott responded.

She said she’s already talked to the county manager Ryan Whitson about getting the employees raises next year, as well as giving the schools more money.

“It will have been four years (since employees got a raise) and that’s an awfully long time,” McDermott said.

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$21,360,938 that the county budgeted.

Polk County’s departments spent a total of $21,636,188 in its general fund.

Polk County’s long-term debt dropped from $16,578,288 in 2009-2010 to $14,884,661 in 2010-2011, according to the audit report.

The tax collection rate for fiscal year 2010-2011 was 96.66 percent total, including for property tax and motor vehicles. The property tax collection rate was 97.16 percent and the motor vehicle tax collection rate was 88.29 percent.

Commissioners agreed to hold a budget work session after the first of the year to discuss next year’s budget.

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Mill Spring man arrested twice in one day Charges include breaking and entering, larceny

by Leah Justice

A Mill Spring man was taken into custody twice on Monday, Nov. 28 on separate charges of breaking and entering, larceny and injury to real property, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Matthew Dylan Dyer, 22, of 5676 Big Level Road, Mill Spring was initially arrested on Nov. 28 at approximately 8:45 a.m. after being caught by officers at a Coopers Gap residence.

He was charged with felony breaking and entering, felony larceny after breaking and entering and injury to real property.

The sheriff’s office had received a call regarding a suspicious vehicle at the Coopers Gap residence and after responding within three minutes, encountered Dyer at the home, according to reports. Dyer was taken into custody without incident and posted a $5,000 bond, according to sheriff reports.

Later on Nov. 28, the sheriff’s office received a call saying Dyer

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had been seen walking beside a Polk resident’s home. According to sheriff reports, the homeowner observed Dyer get into his truck and leave the residence, and later the homeowner found a broken window and some of his possessions located outside the window.

Dyer was arrested again by the sheriff’s office and charged with felony breaking and entering, felony larceny after breaking and entering and injury to real property, officers said.

Dyer is currently being held at the Polk County Jail on a $50,000 bond.

Hannon, Leija get probation for insurance fraud convictions Both pled guilty to all counts

by Leah Justice

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Judge Mark E. Powell handed down sentences during a Polk County Superior Court Administrative session held Wednesday, Nov. 30 for two suspects arrested for insurance fraud by the N.C. Department of Insurance earlier this year.

Michael Kareem Hannon, 26, of 740 E. Howard St., Tryon, pled guilty to 17 counts of insurance fraud, eight counts of attempting to

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obtain property under false pretenses, nine counts of obtaining property under false pretenses, one count of continuing criminal enterprise and one count of felony conspiracy, according to court records. Hannon’s charges were consolidated into the first 10 counts of insurance fraud.

Hannon was sentenced to 6-8 months at the N.C. Department of Corrections for each of the 10 counts, which was suspended on the condition Hannon serve three years of supervised probation.

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Columbus family’s dog shot through throat with arrow

by Samantha Hurst

On Saturday, Nov. 19 Kenneth Lupo’s wife, Gail, walked outside their Columbus home to find their 3-year-old hound lying in the backyard not moving and bleeding from his mouth.

What the Lupos discovered when Ken rushed Baron to the vet was beyond anything they could imagine; their dog had been shot in the mouth with an arrow.

“I’ve never heard of someone doing something this cruel,” Lupo said. “You’ve heard of a hunter out hunting and accidentally hitting a dog, but nothing this cruel. This was torture.”

The vet at Boiling Springs Animal Hospital confirmed through x-rays that an arrow with the end broken off was lodged in the dog’s throat. The vet removed the arrow but noted the dog had lost a considerable amount of blood and had already begun to experience hypothermia. The dog died in trauma, Lupo said.

“A member of our family has just been brutally murdered and it seems no one can help,” Lupo said. “It baffles me that some monster thinks his deer hunting is

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Hannon was to serve an additional 60 days in jail and to pay court costs.

Ashley Lynne Leija, 25, of 406 Spindale St., Spindale pled guilty to five counts of insurance fraud, one count of felony conspiracy, four counts of obtaining property under false pretenses and one count of attempting to obtain property under false pretenses. Leija’s charges were consolidated into the first three insurance fraud charges.

Leija was sentenced to 8-10 months at the N.C. Department of Corrections for each count, which was suspended on the condition Leija serve three years of supervised probation and pay court costs.

The insurance fraud ring involved the arrests of nine suspects

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more important than a dog’s life.”

Lupo said he has filed a report with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Polk County Animal Control Officer Michael Hermon could not be reached for comment on the incident.

Lupo said regardless of whether the person who killed his dog is punished, he wants people to understand that there are individuals who do such cruel things to other people’s animals.

“For Baron’s sake I want to get out there and push this issue as far as I can so no one does this to a dog again,” Lupo said. in the area in September after the N.C. Department of Insurance had been investigating the insurance scheme for approximately two years. Insurance investigators said the suspects engaged in a scheme that involved staged accidents and estimated the claims were in excess of $100,000.

Others who were arrested include Janice Hannon, Julius Jamal Hannon, Tyreke Hannon, Domonique Deshae Miller, Christopher Nesbitt, Khadsha Webster and Randy Bashawn Littlejohn.

Investigators said the suspects are either family members or close acquaintances and were charged with filing false insurance claims.

Insurance carriers that allegedly received false claims from the suspects include Progressive, GMAC, Allstate, Safeco, Geico and Liberty Mutual, according to the department of insurance.

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Fundraiser Dec. 3 to help Mill Spring transplant patient

by Samantha Hurst

Volunteers in Mill Spring plan to host a benefit dinner Saturday, Dec. 3 from 4-7 p.m. at Silver Creek Fellowship Hall in honor of resident Michael Conner, who needs financial help as he seeks a kidney transplant.

“I thought, ‘I have a few more years of my life to live out so I have to do what I can do to raise the money,’” Conner said. “I’ve been told with a new kidney I could get another 40 years, on dialysis I might just have another 14. I just couldn’t see giving up yet.”

Michael Conner, 40, is currently on the transplant list awaiting a new kidney. A fundraiser dinner will be held for him Saturday, Dec. 3 at Silver Creek Fellowship Hall from 4 - 7 p.m.

The dinner will include fried chicken, pinto and chili beans, fried cabbage, stewed potatoes, chicken and dumplings, cornbread, greens, beverages and desserts.

A kidney transplant costs approximately $250,000. Even with health coverage, Conner, 40, faces considerable medical expenses. For the rest of his life, he will need follow-up care and daily anti-rejection medications.

The cost of post-transplant medications can range from $2,000 to $5,000 per month.

To help offset these expenses, Conner turned to the National Foundation for Transplants (NFT) for assistance. NFT is a nonprofit organization that helps patients raise funds to pay for transplant-related expenses.

“A life-threatening illness is terrifying in itself, but Michael has the added stress of mounting medical bills,” said Lauren Wilmer, NFT fundraising consultant. “NFT is committed to helping him raise the necessary funds so he can focus on his health without constantly worrying about the costs.”

Conner was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease in 2006.

Since 2009, he’s endured regular

Want to help?

To help Michael Conner obtain the funding for a kidney transplant, you can: • Come to the fundraiser dinner Saturday, Dec. 3 at Silver Creek Fellowship Hall • Send your donation to NFT North Carolina Transplant Fund, 5350 Poplar Ave., Suite 430, Memphis, Tenn. 38119 • Make an online donation by visiting www.transplants.org, clicking on Patients We Help and looking for Michael Conner.

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dialysis treatments but is now in total renal failure.

Four times a day, seven days a week, Conner has to inject an IV bag of solution into his system to cleanse his system of impurities when the kidneys no longer can.

Conner got word about three weeks ago that he is now on the donor list.

Doctors have said a kidney transplant is critical to his survival, and he is undergoing evaluations in hopes of being added to the transplant waiting list soon.

Conner’s mother also battled

kidney disease and recently passed away.

Because Conner lives 100 miles from his transplant center, he will incur substantial travel expenses before and after his transplant. His declining health prevents him from working, adding to the financial strain.

For tickets to the fundraising dinner or for more information, contact Angie Sisk at 828-7120011 or kidsforsky@yahoo.com.

Silver Creek Fellowship Hall is located at 1955 Silver Creek Rd. in Mill Spring.

Even if you cannot make the dinner, you can still make a tax-deductible gift in honor of Conner, by sending your contri-

bution to the NFT North Carolina Transplant Fund, 5350 Poplar Ave., Suite 430, Memphis, Tenn.

38119. Be sure to write “in honor of Michael Conner” on the memo line. Secure donations also can be made online at www.transplants. org. Donors should click on “Patients We Help” to locate Conner.

NFT is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides fundraising expertise and advocacy to transplant patients by organizing fundraising campaigns in the patients’ own communities. NFT has generated almost $59 million to assist patients.

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Cabinets - 13 total, stainless steel sink with fixtures w/ counter top. Contractor grade oak. FREE to anyone that will pick up.

386-338-2256 call for more information Jim or Elizabeth.

Letter Openers, Paper Weights, Area Rugs, Tole Wear, Over 1000 Paintings of Mrs. Parker’s and a large collection of other artist, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Printing Press, Yard Tools, Upright Freezer, Ladders, Too Many Items To List. Everything Must Go! Please F NTEREST be courteous. Parking Attendants On Duty. Please let them help you with diWE BUY FIREARMS! We buy hand guns and ri- rections. fles, new and old, short and long.

Call Huge Yard Sale 828-395-1396 o r Saturday from 9am – 5pm 828-393-0067 Most all items $1! At Thousand Pines Storage Units on Ogle St. in CoOST OUND lumbus. Lots of craft and sewing stuff, furniture, clothes, toys, all Holiday Chihuahua Dog Found decorations, beds, tons of Tan male Chiwawa found quilts and blankets, and on Smith Dairy Road near much more.

Amy Lane. Please call 828-817-2798.

Huge Yard Sale. Sat. Dec. 3, 8 am to 1 pm.

1230 Fox Mountain Road, REWARD Columbus. Many Christmas items lots of stocking stuffers, electronic, kitchen items, linens, bikes, tv, & much much more!

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She went missing around the main road near Smith Dairy Road. Please call Stephanie at 828-699-3562 or Justin at 828-699-7115 if you have see her.

GARAGE SALES Estate Tag Sale

Estate of Jeanne Parker December 3 & 4 7am - until 175 Glenwalden Lane, Tryon, In Gillette Woods Antique Furniture, Glass Wear, Crystal, China, Art Work, Costume Jewelry, Linens, Books, Lamps, Pottery, Mirrors, Sterling, Brass, Copper, Iron, Wood Carvings, Stained Glass Window, Vintage Toys, Artist Supplies, Baskets, Holiday Decor, Cameras, Outdoor Sculptures, Outdoor Furniture, Post Cards, Candle & Chocolate Molds, Pocket Knives,

Multi Family Farm Sale One Day Only, Cash Only Sat. Dec. 3, 9am-3pm, 1484 Moore Rd. Farm gates, vineyard netting, tools, building supplies, windows, doors, jacuzzi, furniture, lawn equipment, children’s clothing & toys, rugs, linens, art work, heaters, lamps, books, bicycle, car seats, crib, CRAFTS & much, much more!

GARAGE SALES YARD SALE 12/9 -12/10 Entire CONTENTS OF 4,000 sqft HOME FOR SALE , 3 Bedrooms, Den, Parlor, Kitchen, Dining Bath, Garage & Out Building, Furniture, Appliances, Collectibles, Clothes China, Flatware & Tools Everything in excellent condition, will email a list upon request. poppops. traver@gmail.com , Call 828-817-6104, 157 Sylvan Lane, Mill Spring

INSTRUCTION & TRAINING Personal Trainer Wanted : No experience required as we mentor you in our system. You provide people skills, customer service, education, marketing, client motivation, and accountability.

We do require an eagerness to learn, professionalism, great work ethic, team mindset and commitment to excellence.

Bring resume to PRO Health & Fitness, 60 Shuford Road, Columbus

FIREWOOD Dry firewood split & cut in a building. Wood been in buliding since 1st part Aug (828) 863- 4551 or (828) 817 - 6238

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES COMPLETE PAINTING SERVICES. Yoder Painting is fully insured, including worker's comp. No job too large.

Call 828-894-5094.

TREE SERVICE CONLON TREE CARE Quality tree work at reasonable prices. Pruning, removals, chipping, log splitting. Free estimates, references. INSURED, EXPERIENCED AND RELIABLE. Call Tom at 828-863-4011

ROOFING/ SIDING/GUTTERS L & R ROOFING/SIDING FREE ESTIMATES. Shingles & Metal Roofs All types of Siding 822-817-1278 828-817-3674 Leo Price/Robert Ives

HOME IMPROVEMENT ISABELL CONSTRUCTION CO., Design/Build Specialists, new homes, over 30 years experience.

Room additions, home repairs and remodeling, basement, waterproofing.

LICENSED NC CONTRACTOR. Call 828-817-9424

Locust Firewood Season Cut to order. Any MARANATHA length, other hard wood PAINTING available. $100 truck or Special Winter Rates trailer load.

Call 606-5939 Team Estate Sale, HoliInterior Painting or Home day Sale 3697 Ashville Washing. Very ReasonHwy, Mt. Home. 8000 + able Pricing. Satisfaction Seasoned Hardwood treasures, antiques to Guaranteed.

Mixed Load. $90 delivered new. Vintage Christmas, 828-817-9207 unstacked.

100s of vintage hallmark ornaments. Fri 12/2 Call 828-817-4301 12:30p #’s given. 1p Ammex open 2p-7p all open.

Sat. 9-5 , Sun. 1-5, Mon. 9-1, bonnieroseappraisals. .com for photos

Whole House Moving Sale! Dec. 2-22, 241 Hidden Hill Rd in Tryon. Furniture, appliances, dishes, linen, settings, clothes, antiques, silver, jewerly, sewing, tv’s, machines & tools. 843-696-7801 1swanprincess@gmail. com

CLEANING SERVICES

Remodeling, House Repairs , Bobcat work. Just ask. If we can't do it, we will tell you! References available. (828) 817 0380

LET ME MAKE YOUR HOME SPARKLE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Weekly, biweekly. Reliable, reasonable, referAWN ARE ences. Customized cleaning for individual needs.

Over 15 years experience. Tree & Yard Busters Free estimates. Residen- We Are The Masters Of tial or commercial. (828) Your Tree & Yard Disasters. Call 828-817-4301 393-7581

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Free Space Available for Position available for rummage sale vendors Med-Tech at LaurelSat. Dec. 3 7a-2p at The Pomegranate: A Resale Hurst/Laurel Woods in Columbus NC. Shop hwy 14, Landrum, SC. Please c a l l Assisted Living Resi828-859-0259 to reserve a dence. Apply in person.

NO phone calls. May apspace. ply Monday through Thursday. Resume and references required.

HELP WANTED

Part-time Thrift Store Assistant to work in receiving room. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and work some Saturdays. Valid driver’s license required.

Send resume to PO Box 518, Columbus, NC 28722 or pick up an application at 60 Ward Street, Columbus.

HELP WANTED PROFESSIONAL

Unit Supervisor posi-

tion available for an expanding skilled rehab and nursing facility. RN Required. Please apply in person at Autumn Care Nursing and Rehab.

828-749-2261. EOC

REAL ESTATE

HOUSES FOR RENT Columbus - 3br, 3bth home in desirable Columbus neighborhood. 2+acre large fenced yard. Detached 2 car garage, shop. Children and Dogs welcome. $1,300 mo. Call 817-1022 or 817-0798 FOR RENT TRYON FURNISHED, SPACIOUS COTTAGE. Living/ dining room, wood - burning fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, laundry room, central A&H, carport. Nestled in beautiful Gilette Woods. Walk to town, shopping, restaurants, churches. $800/ mo. Call (828)859-5175.

Furnished rentals. 2 night minimum. Short and long term. Contact Pam Martin at First Real Estate.

(828) 859-7653. www.TryonRealEstate. com

For Rent: 1 BR on Private Horse Farm in Green Creek. Completely Furnished, Beautiful Setting, No Smokers, Gentle Pets Ok. $650/month, $500 deposit, includes utilities, GREEN CREEK: 3,000 sq. ft. 5BR/ 3BA, satellite. 828-863-4363 pond, pasture available. $800 mo. + dep.

(864) 472-8576 Western NC Mtns. New 1288sf ranch style log cabin on 1.72 acres House for Rent - 3 BR 2 $85,000. Cathedral ceil- BA with garage, on almost ings, covered front and 2 acres, in the Silver back porches, private Creek Community, Mill ELP ANTED wooded setting, paved Spring NC. $750 a month road access and ready to with $750 deposit, no pets RIVE and no smoking. Call finish. 828-286-1666 910-789-2454 Drivers: Start up to $.41/mi. Home Weekly of Bi-Weekly. CDL-A 6 mos.

Location! Location!

OTR exp. Req. Equipment OTTAGE Attractive 2BR/2BA duplex you'll be proud to drive! located behind historical (888) 247-4037 Pine Crest Inn. You will be FOR RENT able to walk to town. $725 Lake Lanier ELP ANTED per month.

Call Cottage on Lake. 1760 sf, 828-817-6119 EDICAL Large dock, boat garage with boat lift, 3BR/2BA Thanks to the recent progood off street parking, Rentals 2 & 3 BR. Rangmotion of several employbeautiful lake views. ees, Autumn Care Nursing $1250/mo. plus deposit, ing from $850 - $1500. and Rehab is pleased to references. 828.777.5688 Contact Pat Martin, First Real Estate. (828) open selected positions 859-7653, www.Tryonfor CNA’s. Please apply in RealEstate.com person. 828-749-2261 OUSES FOR EOC Full-time opening for a Social Worker at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Bachelor's or Master's degree of Social Work from an accredited school of social work, and social work license in SC required. A minimum of one year experience in medical social work, geriatrics experience preferred. EOE. Please apply at www.hocf.org

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A Frame on private estate, overlooking Harmon Field Call 828.859.9151 to & Piedmont. 2BR, 2BA. let others know about 1200 sq. ft. Brick fireplace.

All new renovations inside job opportunities at & out. Very secluded. your business.

Spectacular view. $1000/ mo. (843) 514 - 5900

MOBILE HOME RENTALS 3BR, 1BA mobile home for rent. Double carport, large covered front porch. In Tryon. $400 a month (864) 590-0336

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MOBILE HOME RENTALS FOR RENT IN GREEN CREEK: 2 BR 2 BA, nice mobile home on 1/2 acre lot. Garbage, grass mowing & water included $500.

No pets.

Call 828-899-4905

APARTMENTS TRYON - CHESTNUT ST. Exceptionally large & charming, 2 BR/2BA Wood Floors, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Eat-in Kitchen and Porch. $675/mo.

(828) 894 - 2029

Mobile Home for rent, 2 bedroom. $525 per month includes electric. Call Wood floors, appliances, 625-4142, leave message. parking, central H&A: 1 BR, 1BA, Godshaw Hill $470.; Landrum 2BR, 1BA Small 2 BR mobile home $540. 3BR $550 (864) on private lot between 895-9177 or (864) 313 Lake Lure and Lake 7848.

Adger. 828-625-4053

APARTMENTS Apartmement 1 Bedroom Duplex $360 Per Month, $360 deposit, Appliances furnished. No pets! Call 828-625-9711

Columbus - 2bd. Adults

only. 1 year lease. Month Deposit. No pets. $600/month.

828-894-3547

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT Beautiful professional office space for rent in Tryon / Columbus area.

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

WANTED TO BUY - VEHICLES WE PAY CASH

Chair Cane.

For junk & cheap running "We Are Back In Tryon" cars. Most cars $200 to $750. Towed from your Chair seats replaced with location. No fee for towing. cane, binder cane, splint, FAST SERVICE. & rush. Call Lon Or Leslie: (828) 289 - 4938.

(828) 817-9764.

HORSES & EQUIPMENT

LAKE LANIER, TRYON: Vacation lake front furLots of windows. Central nished rentals. Time heat & AC. Washer/Dryer. a v a i l a b l e for Off-street parking. daily/weekly/monthly. Call Private location in town. Paul Pullen, Town and $625/mo. Utilities paid. C o u n t r y Realtors.

828-817-0755 828-817-4642.

WANTED Masonry Work, New Construction, Repairs, Estimates, Local references, Pictures Available, 30 years exp.

Call 828-817-4726

MOTORCYCLES / MISCELLANEOUS ATVS Beautiful Poinsettias

1998 Yamaha PW50

2004 Featherlite Recently serviced, runs Trailer, 2 horse, GN, great. Asking $500, Call

Come by and see the Exciting New Varieties.

Tryon Mountain Hardware.

828-859-9223. Conveniently located between Tryon & Columbus on Hwy 108. Open M-F 9a-6p, Sat. 9a-5p and Sun. 1p-4p.

Straight Load. Asking 828-625-8259 $8000. Call Dale or Terry 864-703-0990 2005 Suzuki Boulevard Experienced Farrier, C-50, 805 cc, Cruzer, Trim work only, call Justin 2674 mi. Showroom Condition. Accessories. $4250 864-384-0185 Call Jim 828-817-0508 or Christmas Trees, Once asfest@aol.com again it’s that time of the AY EED year and beautiful , freshly EED RAIN cut Fraser firs arrived ANTED TO UY Tuesday afternoon. Every Beautiful timothy mix year our customers boast hay, with and without Althat we have the nicest falfa from New York State. "Wanted - Old Push Mow- trees in the area. Plus as Located on Rt. 9So. in ers. Call: (828)859-2878" an added service, we will Pierce Plaza (near put your stand on the tree, Re-Ride Shop). As aldeliver it, and place the ways, please call...Hay, tree in your house for a ANTED Lady! Open M-S 10a.m. nominal fee. Relax and let 828-289-4230. us do the hard work for Junk vehicles wanted. you. Fresh Fraser fir and No title, no problem. Must magnolia wreaths will be ANTED O have ID. Will pick up any- ready Thursday, Dec. 1.

UY EHICLES where, 24/7. Never any 828-859-9223. Conventowing fee. Price is $325 iently located between WANT TO BUY: Junk cash to max. $3325 cash, Tryon & Columbus on cars, trucks and vans. Call on the spot. Call Hwy 108. Open M-F anytime for pick up. ( 8 2 8 ) 7 4 8 - 6 7 3 9 o r 9a-6p, Sat. 9a-5p and (828)223-0277 (864)283-2945.

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LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The public shall hereby take notice that on Thursday, December 15, at 7:00pm, the Columbus Town Council will conduct a public hearing at the Columbus Town Hall, located at 95 Walker Street, Columbus, NC. The Town Council will consider Zoning Text Amendment ZTA-01-11.

The proposed text amendment concerns changes to the Town's sign ordinance, specifically regarding yard sale signage. The proposal would allow limited yard sale signs to be placed in the Town for a specified time during the duration of the yard sale.

LEGALS hereby given in accordance with NCGS 160A-364.

Tryon Daily Bulletin Dec. 2 and 9, 2011 PUBLIC HEARING 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 the curb to be picked up. Please do not place leaves in driveways or All interested parties are access areas. invited to attend the December 15th meeting and Each street will only be will be given the opportu- picked up once. Once nity to be heard. For fur- your street has been ther information regarding picked up you will be rethis public hearing, spondible for disposing of please contact the Town leaves.

Manager, Jonathan Kanipe at ( 8 2 8 ) Tryon Daily Bulletin 894-8236.

Notice is November 23, 30, December 1 and 2, 2011 LEAVES

Rutherford County Historical Society holds holiday house tour fundraiser Dec. 3-4 in 1928 Colonial-Revival style home The Rutherford County Historical Society will host a holiday house tour at the home of Dot Carnegie, 117 S. Mitchell Street, Rutherfordton, N.C. on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m.

– 4 p.m., and again on Sunday, Dec. 4 from 1 – 5 p.m.

Both floors of the ColonialRevival style home, built in

1928, will be open to visitors.

Carnegie’s parents, John and Lyna Carnegie, purchased the house in 1931.

After touring the home guests will be invited to share refreshments of hot cider, coffee, homemade cheese straws, cheese biscuits and cake squares at tables placed in the

backyard.

A table with several silent auction items will also be displayed, and several other items will be for sale.

The event will raise funds for the restoration of St. John’s Church, an antebellum church building in Rutherfordton that was damaged by fire last spring.

Tickets may be purchased at the door during the event or from historical society board members.

For more information contact Robin S. Lattimore at (828) 447-1474, or by email at robinslattimore@att.net.

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Expansion of Cherokee casino to create 400 jobs The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians plans to expand its Cherokee casino operations and create 400 new jobs as a result of a new gaming agreement reached Call Anytime Email: dans@windstream.net free Estimates with N.C. Governor Bev Perdue.

828-894-6183 Cell Phone: 817-0539 senior Discounts The governor approved a 30year deal that allows the tribe to expand to full gaming operations, 2x2 including live table gaming. f tfn The tribe, in turn, has agreed to provide a portion of the revenue from expanded operations to the state, which 0tfn5fri - inDD - page 15 will allocate the funds to schools.

“This agreement will provide substantial economic benefit to tribal members and throughout Western North Carolina,” said Michell Hicks, principal chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. “This agreement further demonstrates the Cherokees’ commitment to educating our young people through the education funding initiative.” aleS ervice artS Kit Cramer, president and CEO of the Asheville Area eSidential ommercial Chamber of Commerce, applauded the agreement, which will create 400 jobs without the use of state incentives. Cramer added the casino expansion “creates good synergy for travel and tourism in the Asheville area.”

The casino currently draws about 3.6 million visitors annually and generates about $380 million in economic benefits for the region, according to a UNCChapel Hill study.

We service what we sell The governor’s administration and others too! worked for months with Cherokee leaders on the agreement, All work done in-house for quick which gives the Cherokee excluturnaround sive live table gaming rights west of I-26. The agreement opens up Factory Authorized Repair on Briggs & the possibility of resort casinos Stratton, Honda & Winco Generators in Western North Carolina and provides millions in educating funding at a time when the state is facing budget cuts for education.

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The Cherokee agreed to give four percent of gross receipts from live table gaming to the state for the first five years, and the portion rises over the remainder of the agreement. The money allocated to the state is required to be spent on educating students in the classrooms. The administration has asked the General Assembly to promptly pass technical modifications needed for the agreement relating to dealer card games.

– source: N.C. Governor’s Office, 11/19/11

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*** Asheville was voted one of the Top 10 Best Food & Wine Destinations by TripAdvisor. The city joined Chicago, New York, San Francisco and New Orleans in the ranking.

The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority touted the city’s well-established farm-to-table movement and the world’s first Foodtopian society.

The authority notes that Asheville has 17 active farmers’ markets and nearly 250 independent restaurants and seven microbreweries.

– source: www.prweb.com, 11/29/11 *** The N.C. Legislature approved a bill that’s expected to make it easier for large craft brewers to come to the state. The legislation, specifically designed to attract Sierra Nevada and New Belgium to Western North Carolina, would allow breweries to offer tastings and sales on site, even for beers produced outside North Carolina.

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colleges and school funding, will go to Governor Bev Perdue for her signature.

– source: www.newsobserver. com, 11/30/11

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*** North Carolina’s Small Business Taxpayer Recovery Program is helping small businesses in the state that have fallen behind in paying sales, withholding and other trust taxes.

The program, launched by the N.C. Department of Revenue and the N.C. Small Business Commissioners Office, waives penalties and fees and offers longer-term payment plans, saving companies an estimated total of $6.8 million. The state said 1,009 businesses are now participating in the program.

“Our top priority is creating and sustaining jobs in North Carolina, and we all know that small businesses are the primary engine of job growth,” said N.C. Gov. Bev Perdue. “More than 1,000 small businesses are now able to keep their doors open and their employees working.”

Businesses must have no more than 200 employees to qualify for the program and they must agree to use the state’s small business counseling services. Any business interested in participating in the program, which runs through June 2013, can call 877-252-3052 or visit www.dornc.com for more information.

– source: www.governor.state. nc.us, 11/30/11

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“Charlotte provided the most compelling economic offer and the region is an attractive community for our employees,” said Fernando Aguirre, chairman and chief executive officer of Chiquita.

The company, which employs more than 21,000 people in its operations in nearly 70 countries, plans to establish its new global headquarters at the NASCAR plaza in Charlotte and offer an average wage of more than $106,000, plus benefits. The wage is more than double the Mecklenburg County average of $51,584.

Chiquita was awarded a $2.5 million grant from the state’s One North Carolina Fund for economic development. The company could also receive as much as $16.13 million from the state’s Economic Investment Committee if it meets job creation and investment targets. Up to $5.377 million could be added to the state’s Utility Fund for infrastructure improvements as a result of the deal.

When a Job Development Investment Grant is awarded to a more economically prosperous county in the state, 25 percent of the funding is allocated to the Utility Fund to encourage economic development in less prosperous counties.

– source: www.nccommerce.com, 11/29/11

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*** The Charlotte area was able to land the global corporate headquarters of Chiquita Brands International Inc., thanks to a state incentives package that may be worth nearly $20 million.

Chiquita, an international marketer and distributor of produce, has agreed to create more than 400 jobs and invest $14.1 million over the next three years at its new headquarters in Mecklenburg County.

*** Three metro areas in the Carolinas are on a list of the top 10 cities in the country for new construction, based on an analysis by Trulia of data in the third quarter of 2011.

Raleigh-Cary (third), CharlestonNorth Charleston-Summerville (seventh), and Charlotte-GastoniaRock Hill (eighth) are among metro areas with the highest number of new construction permits per 1,000 existing housing units.

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Gastonia-Rock Hill was just behind at 2.53.

The Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown metro area, which has nearly returned to pre-recession construction levels, topped the list with a rate of 3.68 new units per thousand existing units.

While much of the new construction in the fast-growing large cities was for multi-family units, most of the permits issued in the metro areas in the Carolinas were for single family units. Only five percent of the new construction in Raleigh was for multi-family units.

Columbia, S.C. made the list of the top 20 metro areas for new permitted construction, coming in 16th with a rate of 2.16. Permits issued in Q3 were also near the average rate for 1990-2010 in Dallas, Omaha and San Antonio.

The metro areas are exceptions in a construction industry that remains largely stagnant in many areas. Overall permitting for new construction in the U.S. in the third quarter was about half the average rate for 1990-2010.

– source: www.forbes.com/ sites/trulia, 11/4/11 *** A federal judge has temporarily blocked the use of a “Choose Life” license plate in North Carolina.

U.S. District Court Judge James C. Fox approved a request for a preliminary injunction until a final decision is reached in court on the new plate.

N.C. Gov. Bev Perdue signed a law on June 30 allowing the plate for motorists who choose to pay $25 extra for a plate other than the standard plate. The ACLU has opposed the “Choose Life” plate in North Carolina, saying the state is preventing individual speech by not allowing a plate representing views on the other side of the abortion debate.

“The state should not be allowed to use its authority to promote one side of a debate while denying the same opportunity to the other side,” said Katy Parker, spokeswoman for the ACLU of North Carolina Legal Foundation.

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“We look forward to continuing our arguments in this case, and hope the court agrees that the First Amendment prohibits the blatant type of viewpoint discrimination the state has proposed through this one-sided license plate scheme.”

Half of the states in the country currently offer “Choose Life” plates, and some of them had to withstand legal challenges. The constitutionality of the plates in Tennessee, Missouri and Arizona was upheld by the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Sixth, Eight and Ninth Circuits. The plate in Illinois was struck down by the Seventh Circuit.

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its electrical system and upgrade plants to comply with regulations.

The utility agreed to lower the rate increases after Spartanburg Water opposed the hike. Sue Schneider, general manager of Spartanburg Water, said the initial proposal would have had a significant impact on the water provider.

She said Spartanburg Water is pleased with the compromise, which still must be approved by the state. The Public Service Commission of South Carolina plans a hearing on the proposed rate increase, beginning Dec. 7.

Based on the compromise agreement, rates would go up about $6.25 per month for an average customer using about 1,000 kilowatt-hours per month. The new rates, which would take effect in February 2012, would go up 5.2 percent for commercial customers, 5.1 percent for industrial customers and 5.8 percent for lighting customers.

– source: www.goupstate.com, 12/1/11

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*** Duke Energy has agreed to reduce its proposed rate increase in South Carolina to 7.1 percent for residential customers. Duke had been seeking an increase of 15 percent for all customers in the state to help pay for approximately $6.5 billion it spent to modernize

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The North Carolina Arboretum recently held a planting ceremony for a blight-resistant American chestnut tree. The tree was planted in the arboretum’s canopy garden with the hope that it will mark the return of the American chestnut to the Southern Appalachians after it was decimated by an epic blight in the last century.

“It was once one of the most prominent trees,” said Paul Franklin of the American Chestnut Foundation. “It constituted one in four trees in the Eastern forests.”

The tree can grow up to 100 feet tall with a trunk about 15 feet in diameter. Franklin said the tree could produce 1,500 pounds of seeds a year, compared to 500 pounds from oaks, so it was an important food source for turkey, deer and bear.

The trees also were an important source of lumber.

The blight, imported from Asia, began killing the American chestnut in 1904 and, by 1950, it had killed nearly all of the mature trees from Maine to Georgia all the way west to Ohio.

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In Polk County District was sentenced to two days in Court held Wednesday, Nov. 23, jail with credit for time served.

2011 with Judge Mack Brittain Matthew Tyler Langley was presiding, 99 cases were heard. convicted of driving a vehicle Some cases were continued, dis- with no operator’s license. missed or sent to superior court. Langley was sentenced to one The following persons were year unsupervised probation convicted of a crime (names are and court costs. given as they Eric Scott appear in court Owens was Court Results records): convicted of Joe Mitchlevel 5 driving ell Anders Jr. was convicted while impaired. Owens was of litter game land/access area sentenced to one year unsuperand failure to appear on misde- vised probation, 24 hours of meanor. Anders was sentenced community service, a $100 fine to one day in jail with credit for and court costs. time served.

Benjamin Grey Pittman was Steven James Dawson was convicted of speeding 74 mph convicted of speeding 94 mph in a 65 mph zone. Pittman was in a 65 mph zone. Dawson was fined $30 and court costs. sentenced to one year unsuperJoshua Michael Yeomans vised probation, a $94 fine and was convicted of possession court costs. of marijuana up to ½ ounce.

Valente Falcon was con- Yeomans was sentenced to one victed of driving a vehicle with year unsupervised probation, a no operator’s license. Falcon $75 fine and court costs.

Community Chorus presents Christmas concert Dec. 11 So you are driving on Trade Street in Tryon on a Monday evening at around 7 p.m. and it appears that all the sidewalks are rolled up and the village has already gone to sleep.

Well, all is not as it appears.

Just down the street and around the corner, the Tryon Presbyterian Church is abuzz as 100 singers gather, greet and share tidbits as conductor Mark Schweizer is about to launch an intense twohour rehearsal. Schweizer announces the first piece and gives rapid-fire instructions, followed by “Got it? OK!” and they’re off.

The Carolina Community Chorus (CCC) is now preparing its annual Christmas concert, to be held at Polk County High School on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m.

The CCC consists of volunteer singers from all walks of life, all musical levels of experience and

all ages. There are no auditions; all you have to do is show up.

The program will include traditional seasonal selections, and some not-so-traditional—a bit of a ‘round the world adventure…

Italian, Swiss, Scottish, Caribbean, Native American, English and more. There’s even a play, and there will be a sing-along too.

In recent years, there has been a rotation among conductors, but there has been one constant: accompanist Pam McNeil. Chorus singers said she can laugh, joke around and carry on as much as anyone, but once she takes her seat at the piano, she seems to be “Bluetoothed” to the conductor and responds instantly to whatever he asks of her.

Proceeds from the concert will go toward Rotary scholarships.

– article submitted

by Elizabeth Gardner

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Arts and crafts sale at Columbus Town Hall

The Columbus Town Hall meeting room was filled on Saturday, Nov. 26 with arts and crafts made by local artisans. Crafts included stuffed toy cats and bears, dog coats, handmade aprons and pot holders, photography, jewelry, jeweled cake testers, wood boxes, decorative ironworks and handmade purses. Different vendors will be participating every weekend at the town hall, Dec. 3 - 24, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (photos submitted by Patricia Roshaven)

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Jessica Stewart, violinist, to perform recital at Holy Cross Jessica Stewart, violinist, will present a recital at Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Tryon on Dec. 7, 2011at noon. This is the second of four recitals on the Bach’s Lunch Wednesday at Noon Advent Recital Series 2011. Stewart will be accompanied by Susie Mahnke, organist.

Stewart earned her B.A. and M.A. degrees in music performance and has taught classroom music, chorus and strings in grades 1-12 in New Jersey, Florida, Virginia and Massachusetts. She now teaches violin in Columbus.

Her recital will include works

by J. S. Bach, Arcangelo Corelli, Franz Schubert, Michael Hamill

and Johann Pachelbel.

Other Advent recitals at Holy Cross will be: • Dec. 14 - John Malloy on violin, Rex Gallatin on French horn and Kymric Mahnke on piano will play the Brahms Horn Trio in E flat, Op. 40 • Dec. 21 - Crys Armbrust, organ, and Joseph Pullara, trumpet Box lunches prepared by Tryon caterer Renee Duvall will be available for purchase before and after the recitals.

The noon recitals last 30 minutes and are free. The community is invited to attend. Call 828-8599741 for more information.

– article submitted

by Susie Mahnke

Seminar on ‘Understanding IEP for parents and caregivers’ Dec. 3

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A seminar on “Understanding the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for parents and caregivers” will be given at the Polk County Public Library on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Hosted by Jean Alvarez of the Autism Society of North Carolina, the seminar is for those with

all diagnoses, not just autism. It will cover goals, language and how to advocate for your child.

Babysitting will be available for pre-registered attendees.

Contact tdaniels@polklibrary. org.

– article submitted by Tracey Daniels

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Obituaries

Lesley Shank

Lesley Anne Richardson Shank, 53, of Statesville, N.C. died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, at her residence.

S h e was born Sept. 15, 1958, in Cooksville, Ontario, Canada, and was the daughter of Rick and Jean Penny Richardson. She was a graduate of Slidell High School, class of 1976, in Slidell, La. She was a devoted and faithful homemaker who had a great passion

Obituaries

Robert Peterson

Robert Peter Peterson, 86, passed away Monday, Nov. 28, 2011 at Ridge Rest Assisted Living in Columbus. He was born March 26, 1925 in Perth Amboy, N.J. to the late Einer and Marjorie Lynch Peterson. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Rita Bernice Slee Peterson, and a brother, Edward Peterson.

Robert is survived by his daughters, Karen Anne DiStefano and husband Frank of Mooresville, N.C. and Kathy Lynn Cunha of Tryon; four grandchildren, Kris DiStefano, Peter DiStefano, Brianna Cunha and Joseph Cunha, and a great-

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for cooking and horses.

Lesley is survived by her husband, Randall “Randy” Brian Shank, whom she married on Sept. 1, 1979; and her parents, Rick and Jean Richardson of Tryon.

Private family memorial services will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be made to the Lesley Richardson-Shank Memorial Scholarship, c/o Johnson & Wales University, Development and Alumni Relations, 801 West Trade Street, Charlotte, N.C. 28202.

Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. granddaughter, Aundréa Jonnae Fox. Mr. Peterson was a former resident of Sayreville, N.J. and retired in Tamarac, Fla. He was a WWII veteran, serving as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific. He worked for National Lead Industries in Sayreville, N.J. and was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Perth Amboy, N.J. He served on the church vestry, Order of the Eastern Star and Masonic Temple of South Amboy, N.J. A memorial service will be held at Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Tryon at a later date.

To sign Mr. Peterson’s online registry, please visit www.ashevillemortuaryservices.com.

Men’s Monday Duplicate Bridge Club results from play on Nov. 28 On Nov. 28, the Men’s Monday Duplicate Bridge Club met in the home of Mike Verbonic for the initial tournament of its winter series.

The afternoon ended with a tie for first place. The winning partnerships were Bruce Fritz and Ben Woodward and Dick Belthoff and

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Mike Verbonic. There was also a tie for second place between the teams of Ken Yeager and Don Iaffaldano and Dave Hart and Jack Saunders.

The club’s next afternoon of games is scheduled to be played on Dec. 5 in the home of Ken Yeager.

– article submitted by Jack Saunders

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Obituaries

Vayda Jean French

Vayda Jean French, 79, of Columbus died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Columbus.

Born in Cuba City, Wisc., she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Thelma Hodge Dearth. Mrs. French was a member of Tryon United Methodist Church, Tryon, the American Contract Bridge League and the Military Officers Association of America. She also volunteered at Steps to Hope and she enjoyed traveling, spending time with family, playing bridge, reading and working cross word puzzles. She was a homemaker and the widow of William French, who died in 1993.

Surviving are one son, Steven L. French (Vicki) of Winder, Ga.; two daughters, Vickie Leonard (Bob) of Greensburg, Penn. and Susan Mihalchean (Scott) of Spokane, Wash.; two sisters, Aletha Masbruch of Jackson, Wisc. and Lenore Creuziger (Fritz) of Racine, Wisc.; a sister-in-law, Margaret Dearth of Wimberley,

Obituaries

John Bear Streat

John Bear Streat, 64, of Columbus, beloved husband of Leslie Roxie Burgess, took his final bike ride Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2011.

Born in Memphis, Tenn., he was the son of the late William Issiac and Lula Mae Sparks Streat.

Bear was a graduate of the San Francisco School of Graphic Design and was the owner and artist of Bears Tattoo Den, New Orleans.

He was a well-known tattoo artist and was a “guest artist” who was featured in many cities throughout the country. Bear moved to Polk County in 2000, coming from New Orleans. He volunteered with St. Luke’s Hospital and will be missed on Saturday as “Santa.”

Bear participated in numerous toy runs locally since moving to the area and will be missed by all his biker brothers.

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Texas; two brother-in-laws, Robert Creuziger of Racine, Wisc. and George French (Virginia) of Benton, Wisc.; eight grandchildren, Amanda (Shawn) Lantz, Cory Schurz, Chris (Dawn) French, Ashley French, Brandon French, Tanner French, Aimee (Mark) Puetz and Ryan (Jennifer) Tait; nine great-grandchildren, Cole, Andrew, Camryn, Brennen, Brooklyn, Dylan, Zane, Liam and Makena, and 18 nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Alta Creuziger, and one brother, Wayne Dearth, and two brother-in-laws, Malcolm French and Robert Masbruch.

Mrs. French will be sent to Haudenshield Funeral Home, Cuba City, Wisc. for services and burial in the United Methodist Church Cemetery, Benton, Wisc.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date to be held at Tryon United Methodist Church, Tryon.

An online guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.

Surviving in addition to his wife is one brother, Barney Streat (Drew) of Germantown, Tenn., and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 in the McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon, with Pastor Mike “Bulldog” Wilson.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30 1:45 p.m. at McFarland Funeral Chapel.

Memorials may be made to Foothills Humane Society, 989 Little Mountain Rd., Columbus, N.C. 28722 or Biker Down Lifted Up, 1110 Evergreen Farm Circle, Waynesville, N.C. 28786 or Freedom Biker Church of Asheville, P. O. Box 6040, Asheville, N.C. 28816.

An online guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com.

McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.

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Daffy-Jills Garden Club donates fall arrangement to Polk library Nancy McGarra, designer and member of the Daffy-Jills Garden Club, stands next to the fall floral arrangement donated recently by the DaffyJills Garden Club to the Polk County Public Library. The club recently elected new officers.

Kathleen Warmack is the new president; Faith Weathington, is first vice president; Esther Taylor is second vice president; Marcia Burrus is treasurer and Priscilla Yeager is secretary. (photo submitted by Kathleen Warmack)

Christmas program at Full Proof Ministries set for Dec. 11

Tryon Community Church and Full Proof Ministries will join together to present their Christmas program Sunday, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m.

The event will be held at Full Proof Ministries, located at 199 Jackson Street in Tryon.

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Are you 100% sure if you died today that you would go to Heaven?

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This is what the Bible tells us: By nature, your heart runs from God and rebels against Him. The Bible calls this "sin." Romans 3:23 says, "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." Yet God loves you and wants to save you from your sins. To give you this gift of salvation, God made a way through His Son, Jesus Christ. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

You receive this gift by faith alone. John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”

Will you receive Jesus Christ right now?

1. Admit your need (I am a sinner).

2. Be willing to turn from your sins (repent).

3. Believe that Jesus Christ died for You on the cross and rose from the grave.

4. Through prayer, invite Jesus Christ to come into your heart and life through the Holy Spirit (Receive Him as Lord and Savior).

If you are choosing right now to receive new life through Jesus Christ, pray this prayer.

Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner, and I ask for Your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. I turn from my sins and invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as my Lord and Savior. In Jesus Name, Amen This is just the beginning of a wonderful new life in Christ. To deepen this relationship you should: 1. Read your Bible everyday to know Christ better.

2. Talk to God in prayer every day.

3. Tell others about your commitment to Christ.

4. Worship, fellowship, and serve with other Christians in a Bible-teaching church.

If you have trusted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, please let us know. We want to rejoice in what God has done in your life and help you to grow spiritually. If you have questions please call:

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Angel Tree at Thermal Belt Outreach Ministries. Donors select an individual child from those on the tree and purchase one or more gifts for that child. (photo submittedby Jason L. Eller)

Outreach holiday programs serve community Outreach sees increase in service needs during holiday season Recently, Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry (TBOM) distributed more than 330 grocery cards to qualified families in need during the holiday season.

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Gift cards are purchased

by TBOM from local grocery stores and are distributed by the organization to families in need of a Thanksgiving or Christmas meal.

“Eligibility is based on several factors including income, which all Outreach clients meet since they are at or below poverty level. This holiday season we are seeing an increase in the total number of families we serve. Between 20 and 30 (Continued on page 27)

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families per month are new to Outreach, which provides a barometer of the impact that the economy has made on these families,” said Newton.

In addition to providing grocery cards, TBOM “Angel Trees” are being embraced by families, businesses, churches, individuals and others who are interested in purchasing a gift for a needy child. The first name, gender and measurements are placed on a tree cut out of wood that is painted and decorated with paper angels that contain the first name, age, gender and measurements of a child. Multiple angels can be adopted by those wishing to purchase a gift. Gifts are taken to the 4-H center where they will be arranged and distributed by volunteers.

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“It is hard to think about, but there are children and families in our community that simply need a compassionate hand during the holiday season or they would simply go without a turkey at Thanksgiving and Christmas or a visit from Santa Claus.”

-- TBOM Exec. Dir. Carol Newton

“To date, more than 456 children have been qualified and are in the process of being adopted,” said Michelle Reedy, client services coordinator.

If you wish to “adopt” this Christmas, please call 828-8942988 or visit TBOM. – article submitted

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Pfingstag to present ‘Art of Advent: A Visual Journey’ at ICC-Polk Dec. 8 Isothermal Community College, Polk Center will host “Art of Advent: A Visual Journey” Thursday, Dec. 8 at 10:30 a.m., presented by Dr. Ben Pfingstag.

This color slide presentation of art heralds the birth and incarnations of Christ, with images of the annunciation and the visitation.

The season of Christmas includes images of the nativity, the annunciation to the shepherds and presentation in the temple.

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No. 5 Alec Philpott makes his way to the basket in the early minutes of Polk’s game against E. Henderson Wednesday, Nov. 30. The Wolverines and the Eagles battled back and forth all night before PCHS closed the door on a 70-62 victory. (photo by Samantha Hurst)

Team chemistry leads Wolverines to victory

by William Trakas

Wednesday night presented a great opportunity for the varsity teams at Polk County High School after a hard loss to Cherokee.

“We didn’t show up last night,” men’s coach Josh McEntire said about their showing against Cherokee. “It was important to come out and play well.” [tonight] The game started slowly until sophomore guard Anthony Carson hit an acrobatic lay-up after getting fouled.

Carson completed the oldfashioned three-point play to break a 6-6 tie in the middle of the first.

Despite solid inside production from center Markece Cunningham, the Wolverines trailed by one at the end of the period, 16-15, largely due to three-point shooting from East’s guards. The second quarter was all Eagles as junior guard Brandon Horn’s three-point shooting led East to a 10-0 second quarter run. The game seemed to be swinging in the favor of the

Eagles until a half ending technical foul called on East’s coach John Johnston resulted in a 4-point possession for the Wolverines and shifted momentum back to the home bench. Trailing only by seven points at the half, the Wolverines went into the locker room feeling better about the situation.

Coach McEntire was very calm during his short halftime speech and focused on effort: “You guys just have to want it. Just get out there and hustle and want it.”

His players answered the call.

Coming out of the locker room the Wolverines appeared to be a completely different team, starting the second half on a 5-0 run that cut the lead to 2 points within the first two minutes of the third quarter. As the quarter progressed, senior forward Sam Vining’s experience and leadership proved to be a deciding factor as his 3-point play late in the third tied the game.

On the next possession, Markece Cunningham hit a strong lay-up

down low to give the Wolverines a two-point lead, something they had not enjoyed since the first quarter. But the Eagles tied the game again at the end of the quarter with more of Horn’s three-point shooting. Things were all knotted up at 50 each heading into what was sure to be an intense fight in the fourth.

As the fourth period got underway, the Wolverines continued to show their swagger with lockdown defense. They took hold of the lead early in the quarter and never looked back. Behind Vining’s leadership and hustle, the Wolverines were able to extend their lead to nine points with under three minutes to go and maintained the margin on their way to a 7162 win.

“We just have great team chemistry,” Coach McEntire stated after the game. “All the guys like each other. There are no individuals on this team; everyone pulls for each other to do well and you’ll see

that in our stats; we had five guys in double figures. I tell them ‘you just have to go out there and fight every possession.’ That’s the motto this year; just do your job and get better everyday.”

On the shutdown defense in the second half that only gave up 25 points: “We really stepped up on that side of the floor in the last half. It helped our offense too. If we play defense like that, I’ll take 71 [points] every night,” McEntire said.

Vining agrees with his coach.

“As long as we keep working hard and executing, we’ll be tough to stop,” Vining said. “We still haven’t unlocked our full potential. We’ve always had the potential but this year we have the chemistry needed to win.”

Wednesday was a great night to be a Wolverine as both varsity teams recaptured much needed swagger heading into Friday night’s showdown with arch rival Landrum.

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Lady Wolverines pull out 59-51 win over E. Henderson

by William Trakas

Coming off losses to Cherokee, both the men’s and women’s teams were looking to bounce back against tough East Henderson squads Wednesday night.

The women’s side held their end of the deal to get the night’s momentum going.

The Lady Wolverines jumped out to an early 8-0 lead behind dominant first quarter play from inside presence Jamie Hrobak.

The teams traded baskets until the end of the first period as the Wolverines led 19-12. Hrobak put up nine of her 11 total points in the first quarter and also added 13 rebounds for the game.

As the second quarter progressed, East Henderson dialed up the defensive pressure in an attempt to get back in the game.

Inevitably, with pressure comes fouls, and the teams had a combined 15 by the beginning of the second quarter. Freshman point guard Kara Overholt came off the bench for the Lady Wolverines and ran a composed offense that countered the Eagle’s fast-pace attack. After maintaining an 8-point lead most of the half, the girls went into halftime only up

by four, with a score of 33-29.

As the second half got underway, the Wolverines came out putting pressure on East’s backcourt for the first time the entire game. The third quarter proved to be a defensive bout as both teams scrapped their way to a less than stellar combined 17 points, two less than the Wolverines put up in the first quarter by themselves.

Senior Cassidy Mazzilli proved to be the best in the period with four of the girl’s nine points in the third. However ugly, the ladies maintained their lead heading into the fourth quarter, 42-37.

The fourth period was a test of character for the Lady Wolverines as East Henderson dialed up the defensive pressure once again, taking their first lead with 5:29 to go. Back and forth the lead went until a key defensive stop and following score put the Wolverines up by four with under two minutes to go. Mazzilli and junior guard Shalyn Brown both scored a team high five points in the fourth quarter and both were clutch late from the free throw line as the Lady Wolverines pushed past East Henderson 59-51.

No. 32 Jamie Hrobak, who posted 11 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for Polk, makes a shot on basket. Hrobak and the Lady Wolverines finished the evening 59-51 over E. Henderson. (photo by Samantha Hurst)

Polk JV Men’s basketball grabs first win of the season

by Samantha Hurst

The Polk JV Men’s basketball team won a scrappy game against E. Henderson 50-38 at home Wednesday, Nov. 30.

JV Coach Brian Taylor said he was proud of his team’s effort but felt the game got a bit out of hand with a technical called and quite a bit of back and forth between players.

“We out hustled them and got after it,” Taylor said. “Things got a bit out of hand at times but we just had to settle the guys down and get them to focus on what they had to do to win the game.”

Both teams left the court at halftime having sent each other to the foul line almost a dozen times apiece. These foul line

trips included shots on the basket for sophomore Wes Brady after a technical was called against E. Henderson.

Brady sunk all four shots and ended the night with 11 total points.

Hitting the net most for Polk was Jordan Smith with 16 points, followed by Donte Posten with 11.

“That was our first win so we’re proud to get that tonight,” Taylor said.

The JV Wolverines were 5-15 on the season last year and currently have one loss and one win under their belts. The team hopes to fight hard for another victory against Landrum tonight at home.

JV Wolverine No. 11, Dequan Gary, lets a foul shot fly toward the net.

The JV Wolverines grabbed their first win of the season 50-38 over E. Henderson. (photo by Samantha Hurst)

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Anna Trakas (center) at Salem College. (photo submitted)

Trakas completes second soccer season at Salem College Former Polk County High School soccer player, Anna Trakas, recently completed her second season for the Spirits of Salem College in Winston-Salem.

Competing in the Great South Athletic Conference against NCAA Division III teams from North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama and Virginia, Salem finished in the top three of the final conference standings. In early November, the team again made the conference tournament semi-final, with Trakas scoring two goals in less than a minute to open the match.

This past season, Trakas, a resident of Tryon, led her team in total offense and finished top 10 overall in the conference. She excelled at dishing out assists as well as scoring goals, ending the year in the top five of the conference and top 20 nationwide in assists per game.

Trakas was named first team AllGSAC, as well as Academic AllConference for the second time, as she has been a dean’s list (interior design/marketing) student all three semesters at Salem.

Trakas’ 2011 successes are a follow-up to her highly-regarded debut season in 2010 after which

she was named to the NCCSWA College Division All-State first Team, comprised of all Division II and III schools in N.C. She was one of two Division III players out of the top 11 and the only freshman named to the team (the 2011 All-State Team has yet to be announced). In 2010 she also finished 12th in NCAA Division III individual assists per game, as well as leading the conference and her team.

After her final season in 2010 Trakas was named to the East-West All Star Team, made up of the best 36 players in N.C., and played on the West Squad. She made the AllWestern Highlands Conference Team all four years as well as AllRegion and was Offensive MVP most of her career at Polk County High School.

In 2009 she helped lead Polk to the 1A State Championship, scoring the only goal in the finals against Raleigh Charter. She was named MVP of the State Championship and first Team All-State along with being selected the Times-News Regional Player of the Year.

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Benefits to a healthy dose of daily fiber intake That’s right. Fiber helps you As a nutritionist, it’s not only my job to make sure my clients feel fuller longer, so you don’t make progress, but to educate feel the need to eat so much. them on how to stay healthy, as Also, high fiber foods are less well. One part of a healthy diet energy-dense, which means you consume fewer calories.

I teach them about is fiber.

On a nutritional profile there Just what is fiber, and why do we need it? Dietary fiber is are three types of carbohydrates also known as “roughage.” It listed. They are sugars or simple includes all parts of plant stuffs sugars, other sugars or complex sugars and fiber. Even though that our bodies can’t digest.

Proteins, fats and carbohy- fiber is listed on nutritional drates are all broken down and labels as a carbohydrate, it absorbed by our bodies. Fiber doesn’t act as one, because it remains in tact as it passes from never leaves the GI tract, and the stomach, through the small, is therefore not absorbed by the body. and large intestines.

For this reason, you should Fiber is usually put in to one of two categories; “soluble” subtract the number of fiber fiber: fiber that dissolves in grams from your total carbohydrate intake. water and “InSo, just soluble” fiber, Diet & Exercise h o w much fiber that does

by David Crocker fiber do we not dissolve in need? I recomwater.

Soluble fiber becomes gel- mend clients get between 25-40 like once it absorbs water. This grams of fiber a day. Be careful type of fiber is found in apples, though. Increase your fiber inbarley, peas, carrots, citrus take slowly, because too much fruits, oats, pears, plums, black fiber taken too soon can cause beans, navy beans, northern and digestive distress. This will help pinto beans, broccoli and Brus- prevent bloating and cramping.

Also, make sure your wasels sprouts.

Soluble fiber helps lower ter intake increases, as you in blood glucose and cholesterol creases your fiber. Increasing levels. Lowered blood glucose your daily fiber intake will levels help reduce the risk of make you look and feel better.

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David Crocker of Landrum Insoluble fiber creates “bulk,” and helps movement of has been a nutritionist and materials through the digestive personal trainer for 25 years. system. It’s beneficial to those He served as strength director who battle with constipation. of the Spartanburg Y.M.C.A., This type of fiber is found in head strength coach for the S.C. nuts, wheat bran, whole wheat state champion girls gymnastic flour, corn bran, green beans, team, USC-Spartanburg basepotatoes with the skins, legumes ball team, Converse college equestrian team, lead trainer and cauliflower.

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It started as I was finishing up It is a rainy Monday afternoon and I’ve just completed my shift my shift last Friday when a gentleat Foothills Humane Society. My man walked in with Titan in his lower back is aching, I’m fighting arms. He had seen a car pull over, a bit of a cold and I’m not in the dump him on the side of the road and drive off. Not best of moods. knowing what Please bear with Humane Society else to do, he me today for I am Special Cases scooped him up truly angry and I Leonard Rizzo and brought him intend to vent my to the shelter. The frustrations.

Dogs are often abandoned in one gentleman said he couldn’t afford to form or another all over our country. care for him, which I understand, at They’re left at campsites, rest stops least he had enough in his heart not along the highway and often just left to leave him there.

I went back in and stood by on the side of the road. My cause has allowed me to witness the kind- as Lani examined him, both of us ness and caring of many people but tearing up with love and frustration.

“He is so sweet,” Lani said I will never understand the coldness of the human heart that could do as she cuddled Titan in her arms.

My nickname for Lani is bulldog, such a thing.

During the past week, three but none of us are immune to the 15-plus-year-old and infirmed dogs heartlessness of certain human came to FHS. I know them all but excrement. Titan has struck a cord was only on hand when the last deep in Lani’s heart (I know the one came in and he is what I will feeling) and she dotes on him every spare moment she has. One of our focus on.

The first is a yellow lab mix full great volunteers has offered to foster of sores and tumors, so weak that Titan so he’ll soon be in a loving (God bless her) the only thing that home. But you see, that is not the end of the story, Titan is totally blind still moves well is her tail.

The second is a tri-color beagle and deaf. What Titan does know is whose mouth and teeth are all black love when it’s around him.

My question is, how can anyone and rotten. She’s sweet and whatever dental care she needs, Lennie’s Fund will handle.

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Good to the last drop Last month there was an article water to drink wherever we go. in Newsweek about what Ameri- That would be $560 for a couple.

Now, how many of us would be cans drink.

Graphs showed how much beer willing to pay $500 more in county, American’s drink, state by state, in state or federal taxes so we could comparison to beer consumption all drink clean water whenever in other countries. North Carolin- we want? You already know the ians consumed between 19 and 25 answer.

Is it a coincidence that corporagallons per person in 2010. Ireland consumed 31.7 gallons per person tions have managed to profit from and the Czech Republic drank 42.5 pollution that they very likely gallons per person in 2010. Maybe helped create? Business for medithat’s because it’s so cold in those cal professionals and pharmaceuplaces, or there’s not much else to ticals is booming thanks to asthma, cancer, obesity do. Your guess is as good as mine. Conservation Corner and other health issues directly reWhat I found Betsy Burdett lated to air, water interesting on the and soil pollution. graph however has nothing to do with beer; it has Coca-Cola owns the recycling to do with America’s annual con- facility in Spartanburg, making a sumption of soft drinks and bottled profit from the bottles made by water. We’re drinking less soda pop their own and other companies and more water, which is a good because it was more profitable to thing. My big question is: Why are put their product in plastic than in we paying money to drink water re-usable glass bottles. Coka-Cola out of plastic bottles when we’ve is making money at every point in had it available to us for free for the process, and we are paying the price, in more ways than one. thousands of years?

Can we stop being pawns of Americans drink 44.7 gallons of soda pop and 28.3 gallons of corporations? Can we start saying bottled water per person every “no” to such things as bottled water year. Allen and I just got back from and bring our own? Are we willing a mission trip to Guatemala, so we to put the hundreds of dollars that have firsthand experience of buy- we spend on bottled water into ing water. The average price for a fixing our streams, and start calling 12-ounce bottle of water is about corporations to task so they can $1. Of course it would be cheaper no longer pollute willy-nilly just to buy the water in gallons, but to guarantee us better stock divithat’s not how we do it. We buy dends? Protecting those dividends the smaller bottles for convenience will look pretty shortsighted when then throw away the empty bottle, all that is left for us to drink and again for convenience. Using that breathe is toxic.

Our system is out of whack. scenario, we spend up to $10 per gallon for bottled water. Americans What happens if we start using drink 28.3 gallons a year. Which, our money and energy to speak multiplied by $10 per gallon equals out against the ruination of what $280 per year per person spent for is most precious to all life: food, the convenience of having clean air and water?

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spend so many years with these loving creatures and just discard them like so much trash when they become a burden? I left work last Friday literally shaking with rage, so if any of you read my columns,

(which I doubt) please tell me…

How could you?

Thanks for listening.

P.S. The person who contacted me about the golden at my fundraiser, all is set and in play, please contact FHS with your name and number. This old man has misplaced it.

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Tryon Fine Arts Center begins new seasonal tradition This year, Tryon Fine Arts Center’s Christmas fundraiser will make the holidays merry Italian style, wishing the community “Buon Natale!”

The third annual fundraiser initiates a new tradition for the event: celebrating holidays around the world.

On Friday, Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m., Tryon Fine Arts Center (TFAC) will open the doors to this event, which will feature Italian “cibi” (hors d’oeuvres) from Giardini Trattoria, Italian music, and a silent auction with a wide variety of items.

Dianne Joyce, chair of the event, is planning the festivities with the help of co-chairs Lisa Stokes, Judy Warden, Stuart Evans and Rebecca Barnes.

Italian art and furnishings will bring color and richness to TFAC. The Italian Christmas celebration will offer live “musica” as carolers

and tenors stroll in and around the decorated venue, adding distinctive sparkle and warmth to the evening.

Silent auction chair Lisa Stokes has put together a selection of more than 100 gift ideas, featuring local artists and merchants, including Kevin Bradley, Frog and Swan, Kathleen’s, Carruth Furniture, Andy Costine and Vines and Stuff, among many others. Health and fitness items, cakes and wine, home and garden pieces, jewelry, antiques, pet items and even hot air ballooning are among the auction items. Affordable stocking stuffers and Morris the Horse ornaments will be available for purchase, too – gift-wrapped and ready to go.

Call Tryon Fine Arts Center Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 828-859-8322 for more information and to reserve your place.

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by Marianne Carruth

Linda and Mark Byington enjoy hors d’oeuvres and libations as they peruse the silent auction items at the 2011 Tryon Fine Arts Center Holiday. This year’s Italian-themed fundraiser will be held Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. (photo submitted by Marianne Carruth)

Saluda Hometown Christmas, Parade and Events: Season Favorites “My veins bud, and I am so full of poems, a wastebasket of black wire.

The notes outside are visible; sparrows will line antennae like staves, the way springs were, but the roofs are cold and the great grey river where a liner glides, huge as a winter hill, moves imperceptibly like the accumulating years.”

- Derek Walcott: excerpt from “In The Village,” White Egrets.

Pearl gray brushes December skies as winter brings white feathers to kiss the earth. Inside, I find simple pleasure in a warm biscuit with ham and a late fall tomato that ripened slowly in the kitchen windowsill. That humble biscuit evoked memories of my grandmother: in her farmhouse kitchen with cabbage rose linoleum where she kept morning biscuits cached away in the stove top, ready to spread with homemade jam and fresh-churned butter for a little

Cellar where artists will sell gift girl.

To this day, I think of her items, and on up to the Oaks Bed gnarled weathered hands, filled and Breakfast for warm cider with tenderness, handing me that and holiday cheer with Dale and biscuit, with all the love it held: Donna Petroski.

A tree lighting will be held at that simple thing that remains.

Sometimes, it does the heart good 7 p.m. at Veterans’ Memorial Park to have a biscuit and reminder of downtown. At 8:30 p.m., the evewhat love is. Between Thanks- ning wraps up with an Ecumenical Service at Salugiving and da Presbyterian Christmas, we Saluda Church. need those small There’ll be reminders of News & a free Christtender things, Notations mas concert on made with love

by Bonnie Bardos Dec. 4 at Saluda — things that Mountain Jamaren’t plastic or boree at 7 p.m. made in China.

Bring the kids for the fun ChilDecember brings holiday cheer and activities to Saluda. Our an- dren’s Workshop at Saluda Fire nual Hometown Christmas on Department on Greenville Street; Dec. 9, 6-8 p.m. is sponsored by this workshop runs from 9:30 a.m. the hard-working Saluda Business - 1 p.m. Dec. 10. Thank you, Laura Association. It brings to mind a Fields and Mountain Life Realty simpler place and time like those for keeping this tradition going biscuits do! Stores on Main Street every year! Laura always has a and over the bridge downtown round of willing helpers on hand, glow with warm light as music and the kids have a ball.

The first-ever Celebration sweetens the night — luminaries will lead the way up Greenville Christmas Parade with everything Street to the Saluda Inn and Wine from dogs, Santa and fire trucks is

Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. This is part of the year-long Saluda 130th Birthday Celebration; Grand Marshall is our very own Celebration committee member Charlene Pace. Charlene has written books about Saluda’s history over the years. If you need to know something about Saluda, you call her or Martha Ashley — those two are in the know!

Happy December birthday to Holly and Theresa Wilkes, Perry Ellwood, Donnie Hunter, Jeff Bradley, Preston Mintz, Carolyn Morgan, Cas Haskell and Josh Lindsay. Also, a birthday hug goes out to the Purple Onion for turning 13 recently.

Thank you for reading this column; as ever, the goal is to make you, dear reader, feel like you’re enjoying a front porch visit with me and a part of Saluda and small town life (with colder weather here, we may have to move in and find a cozy spot in the house for hot tea instead.) You can contact me at bbardos@gmail.com; or 749-1153, visit my website at bonniebardos.com for more writing and art, or find me on facebook.

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He was a veteran of WWII, havCreek Church of the ing served in the U.S. SE, Atlanta, Ga. 30312. Contact Brethren and Mill Army, a member of sister: 678-862-3800.

Survivors are three sons, AlS p r i n g Ve t e r a n s the VFW Post 10349 len (Rudy) Waymon of Syracuse, Lodge. He served in and the Woodmen of the U.S. Army as Medic during the World. Mr. Gibbs was the N.Y., Kenneth Simmons of HousWWII. husband of Omie Lee Laughter ton, Texas, and Lovell Simmons (Andrea) of Lawrenceville, page 40

Tryon / The World ’s Smallest Daily Newspaper Ga.; In addition to his wife, he is Gibbs, whoDaily diedBulletin 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 IrWolverine’s pride N.C.; son, vin Waymon of Antelope, Calif., Juanita Odel of Sunnylittlest View, of Rutherfordton, Marilyn Horne and Regina Pate, Harold Gibbs of Rutherfordton, Carrol Waymon of San Diego, both of Green Creek. and Laura N.C.; one sister, Alvah Gibbs Calif., and Samuel Waymon of Saenger of Hickory, N.C.; four of Columbus; and a brother , Nyack, N.Y.; a host of grandchilgreat-grandchildren, other sisters, Geneva Harrell of Bak- Herbert Gibbs of Mill Spring. dren, The 7th Annual Christmas relatives and friends. ersville, N.C., Imogene Burns Also surviving are five grandchil- Par 3 Scramble is set for this SatShe was preceded in death by of Inman, S.C., Janice Fagan of dren, Randy Toney (Kimberly), urday, Dec. 3 at Tryon Country both parents, Mary Kate and John Green Creek and Linda Horne Marc Toney (LeeAnn), Lora Club (TCC). Proceeds benefit the D. Waymon; son, Van Waymon; of McAdenville, N.C.; 10 grand- Brock (Jeff), Jeffrey Gibbs (Col- PCHS Boys basketball team.

Lucile Waddell and Nina children, Kim Odel, Kelly Brad- leen) and Elizabeth Gibbs and sisters, Each hole is set up to play as (Eunice) and brother, ley, Lee Bradley, Brandon Horne, six great-grandchildren, Mason aSimone par 3 hole and the format is a Harold Waymon Sr. Ashley Horne, Rebecca Horne, Toney, Kevin Gibbs, Anthony two-person scramble (captain’s Joseph Pate, Jacob Pate, Miles Brock, Bryan Gibbs, Nick Gibbs choice). Flights for men, women, Saenger and Will Saenger; and and Zane Gibbs. seniors, mixed team and nine five great-grandchildren.

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The family will receive Sunday, July 16, in the McFarThe entry fee includes lunch, friends from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 land Funeral Chapel, Tryon. fees, prizes, golf and cart. Call p.m. Friday, July 15 at Mill Creek Burial was in Polk Memo- PGA professional Marc Brady at Church of the Brethren Fellow- rial Gardens, Columbus, with 828-859-9561 for entry informaship Hall. Funeral services will military rites by the Polk County tion. follow at 2 p.m. in the church Memorial Burial Squad.

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Society, 4530 Park Rd, #240, The family will be at the home A wreath-making class with Charlotte, N.C. 28209. of his daughter, Patsy Gibbs Lynn Sprague will be held at Condolences may be left at Toney, 400 Radar Rd., Ruther- the Mill Spring Agricultural www.pettyfuneralhome.com. fordton, N.C. Center on Dec. 6 from 2 – 8 Petty Funeral Home& CremaAn online guest register may p.m. Wreath-making materials tory, Landrum. be signed at www.mcfarlandfu- (including white pine, cedar, long neralchapel.com. leaf pine, pine cones, bows, and McFarland Funeral Chapel, other greenery) and hot drinks Tryon. will be provided.

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hightail it up the road to Saluda.

It’s just under a half hour the back way, where the road winds leisurely around the mountain. But it’s not the glorious foliage or charming cabins that dot the route that draws me, it’s one particular cider mill that sells the best apple and pumpkin butter around. I can’t live without it. The leaves and the waterfalls I pass along the way are just icing on the cake of this excursion. I carry my booty into the house with the fierce protectiveness of a mother

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to your Home Depot, it becomes a big day out!”

“Buying a faucet is a big day out to you?” they reply.

“Well, sure!”

This generally ends the conversation but not before I’m given a look that says, “Funny, you don’t look like a simpleton...”

Each autumn, I cannot wait to

wolf carrying her newborn cub, snarling at anyone or thing that might mistakenly come too close.

And that, folks, is a Big Day Out! So, while the rest of you ladies were planning your best hit-andrun attack strategy for this year’s ‘Black Friday’ shopping, I was wishing you well while tucked up on the sofa with a mug of hot tea and a plate of hot, buttered, toast slathered with pumpkin butter.

And that, folks, is a Big Day In!

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