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Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Vol. 84 / No. 247

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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

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Amber Victoria Abunassar of Lynn, Samantha Jean Mazzilli of Mill Spring and Zachary Andrew Searcy of Mill Spring were recently named to the dean’s list at Mars Hill College near Asheville, N.C., for the fall 2011 semester.

To qualify for the dean’s list, students must earn a gradepoint average of 3.5 on a minimum of 12 semester hours, and carry no grade below a C.

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

Today

Inside the Tryon Fire Department Saturday, Jan. 21 volunteers from the Tryon Fire Department and the Polk County Sheriff’s office served up steaming bowls of chili, potato and vegetable soup to about 35 people in need of a hot meal. Sheriff Donald Hill also took several bowls to shut-ins around the county.

Others came by for a bowl of soup and to drop their donation in the bucket to support another similar event planned for next month. Shown in this photo are, left to right, Pam Searcy, Barbara Thompson and Kim Pack. (photo by Samantha Hurst)

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Wednesdays, Fire Department in Green Creek, 7 a.m. - noon.

The Meeting Place Senior Center Wednesday activities include Tai Chi, 9 a.m.; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; Italian club meeting (Buon Giorno), 10 a.m.; senior fitness, 10 a.m.; bingo or bridge, 12:30 p.m.; medication assistance program,

State to begin collecting vehicle taxes in 2013

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Commissioners discuss possibility of Polk tag office

by Leah Justice

Beginning July 2013, Polk County residents will pay their motor vehicle taxes to North Carolina, not to the Polk County

Tax Office.

The future could also include a tag office within Polk’s tax office if the numbers work out.

Polk County Tax Collector Melissa Bowlin updated the Polk County Board of Commissioners on Monday, Jan. 23 regarding House Bill 1779, which will become effective July 1, 2013

Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties

and will create a combined state registration and tax collection system for motor vehicles.

Once the new bill is effective next year, taxpayers will pay their taxes and renew their tag either through a tag office or online.

The state will distribute the mo-

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9 a.m. -noon. 828-894-0001.

Saluda Center Wednesday activities, Trash Train, dominoes game, 10 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga 12:30 p.m. 828-749-9245.

Tryon Kiwanis Club meets Wednesdays, noon, Congregational Church, 210 Melrose Ave., Tryon.

Female Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340.

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

Thursday

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

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

Thursday Men’s Prayer Breakfast will meet Jan. 26 at 8 a.m. at TJ’s Cafe, 456 S. Trade St., Tryon. All are welcome.

Creative Change film series will continue with “Everyday Creativity” Thursday, Jan. 26 at 9:30 a.m. and again at 7 p.m. at the Tryon Fire Department, 423 N. Trade St., Tryon. Preregister at 828-894-2408 or kwoodham@saintlukeshospital. com. Sponsored by the newly reorganized wellness coalition now known as Polk Fit, Fresh and Friendly (PF3).

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THE TRYON DAILY BULLETIN (USPS 643-360) is published daily except Saturdays and Sundays for $60 per year by Tryon Newsmedia LLC, 16 N. Trade St., Tryon, NC 287826656. Periodicals postage paid at Tryon, North Carolina 28782. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Tryon Newsmedia LLC., 16 N Trade St., Tryon, NC 28782-6656. www.tryondailybulletin.com

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

The Meeting Place Senior Center Thursday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m. and bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m. 828894-0001.

House of Flags Museum, open Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Columbus.

Landrum Library, Lap Babies, 10 a.m., 20- 25 minute session for young children and caregivers includes music, nursery rhymes, action poems and short books. Storytime at 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers includes books, music and fingerplays.

Call 828-457-2218.

Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free.

Saluda Community Library preschool story time, normally held every Thursday at 10:30 a.m., will not be held Jan. 26.

It will resume Thursday, Feb. 2.

Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym.

Rotary Club of Tryon meets every Thursday at noon at Tryon Presbyterian Church on Harmon Field Rd. Al-Anon: Foothills Come to Believe, Thursdays, 7 p.m., Polk Wellness Center, 801 W. Mills St., Suite A, Columbus.

Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Thursdays 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym.

Mill Spring VFW Post 10349, bingo, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. (year round). 828-8945098.

Polk County UDO Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Polk County library, 1289 W. Mills St., Columbus. Public is welcome.

AA’s Sobriety and Beyond, Thursdays, 8-9 p.m., Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 1024 W. Main St., Forest City. 828-863-1313.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Local Weather Forecast:

Today

Tomorrow

Moon Phase

Today: Partly cloudy, with 20 percent chance of rain. High 61, low 45.

Thursday: Cloudy, with 60 percent chance of rain. High 56, low 53.

Partly cloudy

Rain

Monday’s weather was: High 49, low 35, 0.30 inches of rain.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Thursdays, 8 p.m., CooperRiis, Mill Spring. 828-859-7099.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Thursdays, 8 p.m., Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 150 Melrose Ave., Tryon.

Friday

Saluda Center Friday events: chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; Trash Train, 10 a.m.

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

Polk County DSS offices will be closed Friday, Jan. 27 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Seniors on Sobriety (SOS) AA Meeting, Fridays at noon, Polk County Chamber of Commerce Building, 2753 Lynn Rd. (Hwy. 108), Tryon. 828-8940293.

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

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

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

Saturday

Grassroots Art Project holds art classes to benefit Lennie’s Fund and the Humane Society, Saturdays from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

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

Classes are held at the Congregational Church on Melrose Ave. in Tryon. Call 828-899-0673 for more information.

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

bus.

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.

828-290-6600.

‘Woodslore and Wildwoods Wisdom’ presentation, Saturday, Jan. 28, 10:30 a.m. at the Anne Elizabeth Suratt Nature Center at Walnut Creek Preserve.

Naturalist and storyteller Doug Elliott will present “Woodslore and Wildwoods Wisdom – Stories, Songs and Lore Celebrating the Natural World.” Sponsored

by Pacolet Area Conservancy.

For more information, call 828859-5060.

Thermal Belt Friendship Council will hold its monthly luncheon Saturday, Jan. 28 at 11:45 a.m. at Mr. Juan’s Restaurant in Tryon. All are invited.

More information: 864-4572426 or http://friendshipcouncil. homestead.com.

Tryon Fine Arts Center, “Chase Away the Blues,” Saturday, Jan. 28, 4-10:30 p.m.

Performers include Shane Pruitt Band, Dr. Blues Chuck Beattie, Rudy Blue Shoes Wyatt, Jim Peterman Quartet, Daryle Ryce, Zataban, Citizen Mojo and Tommy Lytle. Proceeds benefit TFAC Arts in Education programs. For more information, call 828-859-8322.

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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Green Creek Fire Department holds awards dinner Page honored for 25 years of first responder service The Green Creek Fire Department held its annual awards dinner on Saturday, Jan. 21.

The following awards were given: • Firefighter of the Year: Lambret Ridings • Junior Firefighter of the Year: Ethan Edwards • Rookie Firefighter of the Year: Crystal Cordell • First Responder of the Year: Benjamin Wagner • Officer of the Year: Jeremy Reid Honorary Chief William Page, who has 48 years of service with Green Creek Fire Department, received a special award

to honor him for his 25 years of service to the citizens of Green Creek as a First Responder.

Chief Page was one of the charter members of the Polk County First Responder Program, which was responsible for the first responders before the fire department assumed responsibility for the program and started providing ambulance service in 2008.

The following members were also honored for their years of service to the Green Creek Fire Department: • Coy Painter, 30 years • Kenneth Jolley, 25 years • Nick Edwards, 10 years • Lambret Ridings, 10 years • Lisa Culberson, 5 years • Jennifer Yoder, 5 years – article submitted by Green Creek Fire Department

Green Creek Fire Secretary/Treasurer Jeremy Gregg (right) gives Honorary Chief William Page an award honoring him for his 25 years of service as a first responder. (photo submitted by Green Creek Fire Department)

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• Vehicle taxes (continued from page 1)

tor vehicle tax revenues to each county, minus 1.5 percent the state will charge for the service.

The state will also charge late fees, but those fees will go to the state.

State officials expect tax collections to increase by about 10 percent with the state-mandated system. Polk County is expected to generate an estimated $60,000 to $70,000 more in annual revenue if the 10-percent increase in collections is achieved, minus the 1.5 percent fee to the state.

Bowlin also said the county could have difficulty in the future collecting approximately $225,000 of unpaid motor vehicle taxes. Polk County can currently create blocks on the account for someone who hasn’t paid their taxes, but after the new system is implemented there will be no way to look back and see if someone owes

back taxes, according to Bow- sible to do your own (tag office).

I am worried that some of our lin.

Other concerns raised Mon- tax revenue will go to Rutherday included that Polk could ford or Henderson county by lose some motor vehicle rev- mistake.” enues when the state takes Polk used to have a tag ofover collections because many fice located in Columbus, but Polk residents’ the state closed mailing adit several years d r e s s e s s a y “I am worried that some ago. The tag ofHenderson or of our tax revenue will fice was located R u t h e r f o r d go to Rutherford or where Scoops county when ‘N More is tothe property Henderson county by day along Mills is actually lo- mistake.”

Street. cated in Polk While offi-- Polk mgr. Ryan Whitson County. cials said a loThe adcal tag office dress issue also prompted dis- doesn’t sound profitable, comcussions related to opening a missioners seemed to think the local tag office. Employees at service to residents could be a local tag office would be less worth the cost of including a likely to mistakenly allocate tax tag office in the county-owned revenues to the wrong county, tax office. Whitson was charged Bowlin said. with speaking with McDowell “My biggest worry about this County officials about how they new system is we don’t have operate their own tag office and a tag office,” county manager will report to commissioners Ryan Whitson said. “It is pos- next month.

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Whitson said he estimates running a tag office would take two employees. He said he is a little concerned about parking on court days but doesn’t know how much traffic a tag office would create, so there are a lot of questions.

“There’s not a lot of profit but if we had our own space it would help (with costs),” Whitson said.

Bowlin said the state would provide the paper and the tags.

“All you’re doing is providing a convenience to taxpayers and it would benefit us to maintain these transactions,” said Bowlin.

Bowlin discussed the hardship on her office of having four employees while two employees train for the new system. Training for the new system could begin next January, so Bowlin is asking for a full-time temporary employee next fiscal year, which begins July 1, in order to train the person to handle day-to-day transactions.

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Polk projects schools will need $100-150k more next year

by Leah Justice

With stimulus money gone for Polk County Schools next year, school and Polk County officials are trying to estimate how much money will need to come from the county to keep all programs running.

The Polk County Board of Commissioners held a budget workshop Monday, Jan. 23 and discussed the financial outlook for the school system with Superintendent Bill Miller.

Miller said he and county manager Ryan Whitson have discussed that the county may need to contribute an additional $100,000 to $150,000 next fiscal year to help make up the shortfall.

That contribution would be much less than the $400,000 additional money the county gave the schools this fiscal year.

“We’re always trying to guess what’s going to happen in Raleigh and don’t know until June

or July,” Miller said. “Next year the crystal ball situation remains in regards to what will happen with the state. The stimulus money is all gone.”

The school system had received approximately $548,000 in stimulus money, contributions it will no longer receive.

Miller said to make up for the loss, the school system plans to take money out of fund balance, get some from the county and hopefully have leftover savings from this fiscal year.

Miller also said the schools have had a couple of resignations and are planning to save money by combining some programs and not hiring replacements.

Miller said the good news is the school system has had significant saving in energy costs because of a mild winter so far.

“As much as half of that savings we may not use and can roll over to next year,” said Miller.

In discussions with state representatives, Miller said it appears the state is going to try to hold the line on education cuts next year and not cut any more than it did this year.

Commissioner Chair Ray Gasperson asked how much longer the school system can pull from its fund balance.

Miller responded that he’s hoping the schools won’t have to spend fund balance to operate much longer. Miller said he thinks education is first on the state’s agenda to try to restore some of that funding.

“We can’t [spend fund balance] indefinitely, but we could for a few more years,” Miller said.

Other school topics Monday included that the More-At-Four preschool program has been restored with state funding. Miller said the one preschool class at Polk Central not included this year is going to begin now and

continue until the end of the year.

There has also been a change in lottery funding allocations, which Miller said will help Western North Carolina. Currently, lottery funds can be spent only on capital improvements and Miller said Polk County has been saving lottery funds for when major capital is needed, such as a new roof on the high school.

Polk County commissioners are beginning budget discussions, with Whitson scheduled to present a balanced budget to commissioners on May 7. A budget work session for commissioners will be held on May 14 at 5 p.m., with other sessions scheduled for May 15 and May 16 if necessary.

The public hearing on the budget is scheduled for June 11, with commissioners planning to adopt the budget on June 18.

The new fiscal year begins July 1.

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Lt. Col. Richard Davenport from Campobello (left) with BG Raziq of the Afghan army. Davenport is a security forces advisor to Raziq. (photo submitted)

Davenport speaks on life as advisor with Afghan army Lt. Col. Richard Davenport from Campobello is a security forces advisor to BG Raziq of the Afghan army. He recently spoke with Barbara Childs about his work with Raziq.

Q. What is a day with BG Raziq like?

A. Up front, he is a highly enjoyable person to be around.

You truly need to approach the Afghan people and its culture as T.E. Lawrence approached the Middle East, and that is with respect. My day often consists of meetings with BG Raziq, and they are all been rewarding and memorable. Many times these meetings can last up to four or five hours. We also fly to two provincial security meetings each week.

Q. As a Muslim, does BG Raziq pray often?

A. Yes, prayer is huge in his daily life. I have been to some meetings where he excuses himself to pray.

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BG? A. I admire his strength. He has been fighting battles here for more than 32 years, and he is still fighting strong. He has great faith and is optimistic in his vision for the future of Afghanistan, and he keeps a great sense of humor. He has zero tolerance for corruption, which is a weak point in Afghanistan mainly because of prolonged war that has weakened the culture and civil-military systems.”

Q. What insights have you gained as to the future of Afghan lands, culture and traditions?

A. My perspective says that Afghan is going to be okay. BG Raziq has mentioned that he does not see his country going back to the days where the Taliban ruled with an iron fist. I think he’s right.

I think the future can be like it was in the golden years – those nostalgic years of peace and prosperity that Afghans remember and wish that the country could (Continued on page 7)

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Organizational meeting for Cub Scout Pack 155 set for Jan. 26

Cub Scout Pack 155 in Landrum will have an organizational meeting for all current Cub Scouts and any interested boys in the first through fifth grade and their parents on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. at Landrum United Methodist Church.

Call Billy Inman at 864-457-3675 if you have any questions.

– article submitted by Billy Inman

• Davenport (continued from page 6)

get back to. It was the Cold War that got the country off the course of peaceful harmonious relations where all Afghan ethnic groups were living together Shona ba Shona (side by side) in Dair and Pashto respectively. The Soviets destroyed the infrastructure of the country and left a huge political

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Steeplechase to swap amateur race for pony race For the first time, the Block House Steeplechase will host a pony race in place of the amateur race. The River Valley Pony Club will provide gifts for winners.

Interested riders are welcome to attend an informational session on Sunday, Jan 29 at 3 p.m. at the new Tryon Riding & Hunt Club (TRHC) office located at the Green Creek Equestrian Park.

Annie Maunder, renowned trainer and coach, will speak

about the proper conditioning of ponies participating in the event.

Kelly Murphy, thoroughbred breeder and race official, will be on hand to discuss the rules and regulations of racing.

There will be two divisions; one for riders ages 13 -18 and a second for riders 18 and over.

Riders under 18 must have an official trainer/coach. Entries are limited to eight riders in each division. Ponies must be 14.2 hands

or under.

Attendance at two mandatory meetings is required. One will be mounted. Race/safety committee will have final determination of suitability of potential racing pairs.

The new TRHC office address is: 6985 S. Hwy. 9, Columbus. For more information, call 828-8596109 or visit www.trhcevents.org.

– article submitted

by Laura Weicker)

vacuum, which was fought over by the war lords and eventually filled by the Taliban. We and the Afghans are still trying to get back to those golden years. They will come through; it just takes time.

Q. How has the religion of the Afghan people and BG Raziq influenced their life choices when it comes to the military and protecting their land and culture?

A. It is their faith that keeps the

Afghan people fighting for their country. I would say strongly that their religion and faith continue to be a serious factor in protecting their country.

Q. What are your goals today with your military career in the U.S. Army?

A. One of my ultimate goals is to reach the rank of LTC, which I have already accomplished.

However, I would like to make

full bird colonel, and I do see that possibility for the future of my military career. I have always enjoyed command, and I would like to continue that aspect of military service. The next command opportunity for me would be battalion command. This could happen after my ANA Security Forces time here in Afghanistan and my upcoming stint at the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth.

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Tag office for county would be great service to taxpayers Instead of the confusing process of renewing your tags in Henderson or Rutherford counties and paying your vehicle taxes in Polk, what if one could do all of the above in one office?

Not only could that make things incredibly more convenient for taxpayers, but there could be some advantages in the prospect for the county as a whole.

With the state making changes to the way vehicle taxes are collected effective July 1, 2013, Polk County has an opportunity to look into reopening a tag office.

Now, none of the county commissioners or county manager Ryan Whitson seem to see any potential profit in the idea and they are likely right on that matter, but the benefit to residents could be substantial.

In fact, if it’s economically feasible, it would be a great service to residents who currently must go to Rutherford or Henderson county for any tag/title business.

With the state’s new collection service, North Carolina officials expect to bring in an additional 10 percent in revenue or between $60-70,000 for Polk County. If that is the case, it would seem that money could easily cover the cost of maybe two employees for a tag office. Polk County Tax Collector Melissa Bowlin says she already feels she’ll need a full-time temporary worker to assist with the change as it is.

For the county this move could be beneficial because it would allow local employees to ensure that taxes from county residents with Henderson or Rutherford county mailing addresses actually stay in Polk County. With our own tag office that would be less likely to happen because if they are coming to Polk for the tag, they probably live in Polk and local people would know the addresses better.

— Editorial staff, Tryon Daily Bulletin

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business use and, depending on the size of the families’ acreage, To the Editor: accessory buildings from 2,500 to On Jan. 17, 2012, the UDO 8,000-plus square feet would also committee, of which be allowed for business I am a member, voted use.

Letters 9-2 to move forward It’s important to to the with a table of uses for note, “no equipment or the Multiple Use areas Editor process shall be used in of Polk County that is these businesses which extremely more restricted than is creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, currently on the books. odors or electrical interference that is I voted opposed to this motion. a nuisance off the lot.”

At the present time, especially as Finally, I wish to thank my fellow difficult economic times continue UDO members who have worked with seemingly no end in sight, it hard on this land use ordinance over would be, in my opinion, very unwise the past several months. I also thank to greatly reduce new businesses that the large number of citizens who may locate in this large expanse of have attended our meetings. our county.

I want to assure the many I am also a very strong supporter concerned citizens who have of Home Occupation, Class II being contacted me and live in the allowed in the Multiple Use Zoned Multiple Use Zoned areas that I, as areas of the county. I believe now is a member of this committee and as the time for Polk County to be much a member of the Polk County Board more home business friendly. of Commissioners, will only support Currently, excluding agriculture, a table of uses for the Multiple Use only 25 percent of the heated living zoned parts of our county that closely space of a single-family residence mirrors the current table of uses with may be used for a home-based the inclusion of Home Occupation, business. This new category would Class II. greatly expand the square footage that As always, I welcome citizens would be permitted to accommodate who wish to contact me directly. My new home-based businesses. e-mail is: ray4polk@yahoo.com or If approved by the board of mobile phone is 828-230-1278. commissioners, basements and – Ray Gasperson, garages would be allowed for Green Creek Township

Comments on www.tryondailybulletin.com Tryon Daily Bulletin on Jan. doesn’t stop growing when 19 published, “UDO plans to it’s reached its optimum size.

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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Art Exhibits

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

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

Kathleen’s Gallery, 98 N. Trade St., Tryon. Gallery hours are Monday - Saturday 10 - 5 p.m. For more information, call 828-859-8316.

Skyuka Fine Art, 133 North Trade St., Tryon, “Peace, Joy and Paint,” now through January. For more information: info@skyukafineart.com or 828-817-3783.

Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon.

Saturday, Jan. 28 “Chase Away the Blues” benefit.

Thursday, Feb. 2 EXPLORE Dynamic Rhythm and Sound, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Open to the public. Call 828859-8322.

Tryon Painters & Sculptors, 26 Maple St., Tryon.

New classes offered in introduction to drawing, sculpture, oil painting and figure drawing. Contact Christine Mariotti at cmariotti@windstream.net or 828-859-8392 Saturday, Jan. 28 - Saturday, Feb. 25 Works by Wm. Jameson and his students and pulp painter Stefanie Kompathoum and her students. Works from Francesco Lombardo’s workshop will be shown as well. Opening reception on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 5-8 p.m.

Upstairs Artspace, 49 South Trade St., Tryon. The gallery launches the 2012 exhibition season with new shows, “The Fine Art Ramblers” and “The Innovative Camera,” opening Friday, Jan. 27 with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m.

“Ramblers” features six Greenville artists who are also musicians in a blues/jazz band and will play a concert during the reception at 7 p.m. “Camera” presents four fine art photographers whose work challenges and broadens expectations of the medium. New gallery hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 12 to 6 p.m., Sunday, 12 to 4 p.m. Contact: 859-2828.

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Larkin’s - 155 W. Mills St., Columbus, 828-894-8800.

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

Purple Onion - 16 Main St., Saluda, 828-749-1179.

Saluda Mountain Jamboree - Friendship Rd., Saluda, 828-749-3676.

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

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

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

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

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TREE SERVICE

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED - MEDICAL /

CONLON TREE CARE ing MARKETING CON-

(PD107) to the address SULTANT as the subject listed below by 5:00 on line to: betty.ramsey@try- Friday February 10, 2012. ondailybulletin.com Questions should be referred to No phone calls, faxes or Regina Burgess at walk-ins, please. Qualified (828) 894-3120. applicants will be conApplications can be tacted directly for interobtained from our website views. at www.rpmhd.org/hr. employment or from the White Oak Manor Tryon OOFING Employment Security Accepting applications for Commission or from the IDING UTTERS PT relief cook. Must be following address: able to work 1st. or 2nd RPM District Health L & R ROOFING/SIDING shifts. Previous experiDepartment FREE ESTIMATES. ence cooking at an instituAttn: Human Resources Shingles & Metal Roofs tion. Apply in person at 70 221 Callahan Koon Road All types of Siding Oak Street, Tryon, N.C. Spindale, NC 28160 828-817-1278 EOE (828)287-6488 828-817-3674 EOE Leo Price/Robert Ives

Quality tree work at reasonable prices. Pruning, removals, chipping, firewood. Free estimates, references. INSURED, EXPERIENCED AND RELIABLE. Call Tom at 828-863-4011

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Tommy's Home Improvement Roofs, renovations, siding, carpentry, decks, windows, screening.

All Home Repairs.

FREE estimates.

Home: (828) 859 - 5608.

Cell: (828) 817 - 0436.

HELP WANTED Marketing Consultant Tryon Daily Bulletin seeks a talented professional to join it's team as a marketing consultant. Qualified applicants should be goal-oriented, team players, well organized and trainable. The ability to sell across several different media platforms is essential.

Compensation plan includes aggressive commission & bonus plan, health/dental insurance, 401(k), paid life and disability insurance, & retirement plan.

To apply, please e-mail a resume, cover letter and earnings expectations us-

HELP WANTED CLERICAL UPSTAIRS ARTSPACE is seeking an experienced part time book keeper with demonstrated skills in accounting, QuickBooks and MS Office. Please submit resume with cover letter and references by Friday 1/27 to frontdesk@upstairsartspace.org, or by mail to PO Box 553 Tryon, NC 28782, ATTN: Human Resources.

HELP WANTED DRIVE / DELIVERY Dedicated Operation.

Swing Transport seeks Switchers for its Spartanburg operation.

No-Touch, Great weekly pay, Benefits!

CDL-A, 2yrs Exp. 1-864-597-1151

HELP WANTED - MEDICAL /

Do you like knowing you have made a difference in someone's life? Looking for afternoon/ evening hours? Arcadia Health Care , a leader in home care, is seeking a compassionate & caring Certified Nursing Assistants for the Polk County area.

Must have current NC CNA license, a current driver's license, & at least one (1) year relevant job experience. Call 828-2775950.

COTTAGE For Rent - Cottage Available. Min. 1 year lease.

2BD, Den, L/R w/ working Fireplace, Central Air. Very Private. Pets Welcome. 828-863-4201

CABINS FOR RENT

The Collins Dental Center in Polk County is looking for PRN Dental Assistants.

Preference will be given to applicants who have education/training/ experience that would qualify them as a Sell your home in Dental Assistant II as the classifieds call defined by the dental laws of NC. Applicants must 828.859.9151 submit a current resume and state application

2700 SF home on 1.40 AC. Located in Sunnyview. 6 bdrm, 3 full baths, fireplace, front porch & back deck full length of house, paved parking.

Creek & Great mtn. views.

Just remodeled inside & out. Some appliances. $165,000 Call 864-978-7983 and leave call back information.

Need to find the right employee?

WE CAN HELP. Reach the county market for less using the classifieds. Need a quick quote? Call 828.859.9151.

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

For Rent Near Lake Lure , Very private, 1100 sq ft heated, 360 sq ft covered porch, Efficiency Apartment, Private entrance, Utility and Direct TV included. No indoor smoking, no drugs & no OUSES FOR drunks. Fully furnished ENT $1200.00, Empty $1100.00 Call A Frame on private estate, 864-978-7983. overlooking Harmon Field & Piedmont. 2BR, 2BA. 1200 sq. ft. Brick fireplace.

GARDEN All new renovations inside T R Y O N 1 Bed& out. Very secluded. APARTMENT, room, Secluded, Minutes Spectacular view. $1000/ from downtown. $545 per mo. (843) 514 - 5900 month. MANY EXTRAS: heat, water/garbage, cable, internet, washer/dryer, Conveniently located in your own yard & off-street Lake Lanier Dam Area. parking. 828-333-4546 or 2/3bd, 2ba home, hard- 828-243-2195. Available wood floors and fireplace. January $675/mo. 828-817-6119

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Old Hunting Country on 9+/-acres. Formal 4,000+/sq ft home great for enterOMMERCIAL taining with features inOR ENT cluding Sunroom, Library /Den, Wet Bar, Large KIT Beautiful professional & much more. Call office space for rent in 305-494-5344 or 864-457 Tryon / Columbus area.

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Log Cabin - Beautiful h/a - $540. 3bd - $550.

Log Home, Furnished or Unfurnished, 3bd/2ba plus loft, interior all log w/ wood floors on 10 acres. Off SilBayata Home Health ver Creek Rd., Lake Adger Care Now Hiring CNA’s area. For information call for day shift. Call or text 908-635-1593. First 828-696-1900. & Last. $1200/mo.

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HOUSES FOR SALE

Call 864-895-9177 or 864-313-7848

Rental Lease. 1100 sq ft, 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, A frame house. Central air and heat, All utilities included, $650 per month.

Columbus area. 828-894-3528

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/m. No pets. Call 828-899-4905

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WANTED TO BUY - VEHICLES WE PAY CASH For junk & cheap running cars. Most cars $200 to $750. Towed from your location. No fee for towing.

FAST SERVICE. (828) 289 - 4938.

TRUCKSDOMESTIC 1995 Chevy C2500 Silverado 3/4 ton V8, trailer pkg., two-tone blue, 149k mostly hwy. miles, good cond. $3875. (828) 863-4292

WANTED TO BUY WE BUY FIREARMS! We buy hand guns and rifles, new and old, short and long.

Call 828-395-1396 or 828-393-0067

WANTED Want to Buy Cars! No title, no problem. Must have ID. Will pick up anywhere, 24/7. Never any towing fee. Price is $325 cash to max. $3325 cash, on the spot. Call (828)748-6739 or (864)580-0241

VEHICLES 1972 Corvette Stingray Street ROD 350/ 408HP. Very Clean. Minor mechanic work needed. Best offer. (828) 894-8523

FURNITURE

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One 44 x 68” dining table, with 22” leaf, 6 chairs, and 2 captain chairs.

Stained wood w/ inlaid stone. Matching china cabinet/ buffet/ wine wrack, 17 x 58 x 85“ Also 2 matching end tables and sofa tables. Asking $1500 for the set. Call 828-859-5506 after 6 pm.

Day Care Closed, Everything must go immediately. 1 price takes all.

Books, Furniture & Toys etc. Call for more information 864-809-0741.

WANTED TO BUY - VEHICLES WANT TO BUY: Junk cars, trucks and vans. Call anytime for pick up.

(828)223-0277

LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF POLK IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DI-

LEGALS VISION 11-SP-23 SECOND AMENDED NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE of a Deed of Trust from Cray, Inc., a North Carolina corporation dated May 30, 2008 and recorded on May 30, 2008 in Book 365 at Page 979 of the Polk County Public Registry by J. Christian Stevenson (Substitute Trustee).

Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in a certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Cray, Inc. dated May 30, 2008 and recorded on May 30, 2008 in Book 365 at Page 979 of the Polk County Public Registry (the “Deed of Trust”) and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and failure to carry out or perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court for Polk County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned, J. Christian Stevenson, Substitute Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on the 8th day of February, 2012 at 11:00 a.m., at the appropriate place for foreclosure sales at the Polk County Courthouse (front steps at the Courthouse Door), 1 Courthouse Square, Columbus, North Carolina, the real property (including any improvements thereon) which is more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. This sale shall not include any portion of the real property that has been released by recorded releases or any real property described in

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the Deed of Trust which is not listed and included on Exhibit A attached hereto.

ful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C.G.S. §45-21.30(d) and (e). The owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust may make a credit bid.

The sale will be subject to any and all superior mortgages, deeds of trust and liens, including without limitation, the lien of unpaid taxes and assessments, easements, conditions, restrictions and matters of record. This sale will be further subject to the right, if any, of the United States of America to redeem the above-described property for a period of 120 days following confirmation of the sale. The real property may be sold in separate parcels, all together or in any manner the Substitute Trustee determines is appropriate.

The above-described real property will be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust being foreclosed nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute Trustee or the holder of the Note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to, the real property being sold, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such conditions expressly are disclaimed.

The record owner of the above-described real property as reflected on the records of the Polk County Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this notice is Cray, Inc. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.10(b), any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Substitute Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit of the greater of five percent (5%) of the last bid or $750.00. Any success-

This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law.

If the real property to be sold pursuant to this notice of sale is residential property with less than fifteen rental units then: (i) an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the real property is sold; and (ii) any person who occupies the real property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving this notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon ten (10) days' written notice to the landlord, and upon termination of the rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

This the 4th day of January, 2012.

J. Christian Stevenson Substitute Trustee Kirk Palmer & Thigpen, P.A. 1300 Baxter Street, Suite 300 Charlotte, NC 28204 Telephone: 704.332.8000 Facsimile: 704.332.8264

LEGALS EXHIBIT A Legal Description TRACT I: BEGINNING at a point in the northwestern margin of Trade Street, at the westernmost corner of the brick store building of John L. Jackson, formerly of John Orr, thence with said margin of said street North 51 degrees West twenty-eight and seven-tenths (28.7) feet to the southernmost corner of E. E. Missildine's brick store building; thence North on the line of the wall of said Missildine's brick building North 39 degrees East sixty-one and thirty-eight hundredths (61.38) feet; thence South 51 degrees East twenty-eight and seven tenths (28.7) feet to the wall of John L. Jackson's brick store building; thence with said wall of said building South 39 degrees West sixty-one and thirty-eight hundredths (61.38) feet to the place of BEGINNING, this being the identical property conveyed to W. J. Gaines by George A. Smith and Frances S. Smith, his wife, by their deed dated the 12th day of February 1907, which is recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County in Book 23, at Page 123.

TRACT II: BEGINNING at a point in the Southeastern margin of Oak Street in the Town of Tryon, said point being the terminus of the first call in the description of the land described in and conveyed by a certain deed from Isabel Grove Missildine and others to Agnes D. Bacon dated October 5, 1966, recorded in Book 139, Page 147, Polk County Registry, and running thence from said beginning point and with the line of the Bacon property two calls as follows: South 51 degrees East 28.95 feet, and South 39

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degrees West 16.1 feet to a corner of the property acquired by Tryon Federal Savings & Loan Association by deed recorded in Book 90, Page 246, Polk County Registry; thence with said Association's line South 51 degrees East 28.95 feet to a point at the edge of the wall of the store building belonging to Archie L. Covington and Leona P. Covington; thence North 39 degrees East (crossing an alley or driveway) 40 feet to an iron pin in the property line of the land belonging to Lucinda L. Ballenger; thence with the Ballenger property line North 50 degrees West 57.7 feet to an iron pin in the Southeastern margin of Oak Street; thence with the margin of Oak Street South 39 degrees West 25.5 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 0.04ths of an acre.

South 51 degrees East 35 feet to the line of the H. L. Arledge lot; thence South 39 degrees West 60 feet to Trade Street; thence with Trade Street North 51 degrees West 35 feet to the BEGINNING.

contained in deed by Mariah Dowe to John Orr dated May 14, 1904, recorded in Book 19, Page 589, of the record of deeds for Polk County.

mum EMT-Basic certification by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services; must obtain approval from Polk County EMS system within 90 days; minimum age 21; at least 5 years' experience in the fire service in North Carolina; must reside within 5 miles of Tryon Fire District boundaries. Send applications to Tryon Town Clerk, 301 N. Trade St., Tryon, NC 28782. Telephone number is (828) 859-6655. Open until filled. EOE.

The above metes and bounds description was taken from a plat entitled, “Property Conveyance to Tryon Federal Savings & Loan Association, Tryon, Polk County, North Carolina,” made by H. B. Frankenfield, Jr., Forest Engr. And Surveyor, dated October 6, 1967, bearing No. 1700.

The above described property is conveyed subject to the right of way for an alley or access driveway across the property hereinabove described, as the same appears of record in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County.

TRACT III: Fronting on Trade Street between the lot of Tryon Federal Savings & Loan Association and that of H. L. Arledge and wife, and BEGINNING at the southernmost point of the Tryon Federal Savings & Loan Association lot, the same being the corner; thence with the line of the same North 39 degrees East 60 feet to a point in the line of the Second Tract hereinafter described; thence with it

TRACT IV: BEGINNING at the northernmost corner of George A. Smith's (now Missildine's) lot, said lot being situated on the corner of Trade Street and Oak Street and the southeast side of said Oak Street, said place of beginning being in the southeastern boundary line of Oak Street; thence in the Northeastern boundary line of the said George A. Smith (now Missildine) lot South 47 degrees 54 minutes East 53 feet to the northernmost corner of John Orr (now Jackson-Langley) lot; thence the same course and in northeastern boundary line of Maria Dowe's (now Jackson-Langley) line 35.2 feet to the southeastern boundary line and corner, the same being the northernmost corner of T. T. Ballenger's (now Arledge's) lot; thence in the line of John Orr (now Jackson-Langley) eastern boundary line prolonged North 43 degrees 21 minutes East 39.17 feet to a point in Mariah E. Peck's (now Ballenger's) southwestern boundary line; thence and in said boundary line North 45 degrees 45 minutes West 91.1 feet to the southeastern boundary line of Oak Street; thence in line of said street South 38 degrees 50 minutes West 41.5 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 3552 square feet, more or less.

Excepting lots described and conveyed in two deeds from John Orr and wife, Alice F. Orr, to E. E. Missildine dated December 13, 1905, recorded in Book 24, Page 271, and August __, 1913, recorded in Book 30, Page 65, of the record of deeds for Polk County, subject to the same reservations

There is, however, expressly excepted from the above described property that certain parcel of land containing 0.04 of an acre heretofore conveyed to Tryon Federal Savings and Loan Association by deed recorded in Book 143, Page 180, Polk County Registry.

The above described property is the identical property designated as Tracts I, II, IV and V in that certain deed from Seehorse of Tryon, Inc. to Cray, Inc. dated August 4, 2005 and recorded in Book 330, Page 1379, Polk County Registry.

The above described tracts are conveyed subject to the restrictive and protected covenant as set forth in that certain deed recorded in Book 309, Page 976, Polk County Registry, the same being incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth herein.

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Tryon Daily Bu lletin Jan. 25, 27 and 30, 2012 FIRE DEPARTMENT LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified on the 30th of December, 2011, as executor of the Estate of Dorothy Oakes McGill, deceased, late of Polk County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and/or corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned executor on or before the 18th day of April, 2012, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and/or corporations indebted to the Estate should make immediate payment to the undersigned executor.

This 18th day of January, 2012

The Town of Tryon Fire James A. McGill Department is seeking part-time workers to 421 College Park Drive Lynchburg, VA cover day-to-day activities, one employee at any 24502 Estate of Dorothy Oakes time. Employees will work shifts which will be McGill scheduled for Monday through Friday. Average Tryon Daily Bulletin Jan. 18, 25, Feb. 1 and hours worked per week will be 16, and shall not 8, 2012 exceed 24. Wages are $9 per hour. Qualifica- EST/MCGILL tions: possession of valid NC Driver's License (prefer Class B or CDL), Sell your home in Level II Firefighter certifithe classifieds call cation by the North Caro828.859.9151 lina Fire and Rescue Commission, and mini-

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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Tatnall tells Kiwanis about Foothills Social Network

Retired engineer Fran Tatnall spoke about the Foothills Social Network to Tryon Kiwanis Club members recently. The network is a small organization formed in 2003 to provide social opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities who need a social life on the weekends. Many are employed at Polk Vocational Services Workshop. With only 10 volunteers, the network sponsors several events each year such as the Jingle Bell Hop during the Christmas holidays, the Fall Fun Fest around Halloween, bowling at Autumn Lanes in Forest City and Game Day at Harmon Field in the summer.

Club member Kathy Romich (right) invited Tatnall to speak. (photo submitted by Lynn Montgomery)

November river and climatological observations For the month of November in Polk County, the average high temperature was 65.4 degrees.

The average low temperature was 44.8 degrees and the average rainfall was 6.05.

High temperature

1. 57 2. 63 3. 63 4. 64 5. 62 6. 54 7. 61 8. 66 9. 67 10. 66 11. 58 12. 54 13. 66 14. 63 15. 68 16. 71 17. 71 18. 68 19. 68 20. 68

21. 62 22. 75 23. 75 24. 75 25. 64 26. 70 27. 66 28. 66 29. 66 30. 66

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9. 51 10. 52 11. 35 12. 39 13. 45 14. 47 15. 55 16. 62 17. 47 18. 33 19. 33 20. 33 21. 52 22. 52 23. 52 24. 45 25. 44 26. 44 27. 51 28. 57 29. 37 30. 33

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Blue Ridge Christian Academy heads west on pioneer adventure Blue Ridge Christian Academy students in Mrs. Shumate’s fifth grade class loaded up their covered wagon and headed west recently as pioneers.

The class experienced life as pioneer for the day as they followed trails through the grasslands, woods and mountains.

Their adventures included hunting, gathering, and an attack by Native Americans.

The school will hold an open house Monday, Jan. 30 from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

To u r s a n d e n r o l l m e n t information will be available. (photo submitted

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One hour massages starting at $45

Life deserves a little indulgence!

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Saluda Community Land Trust The Saluda Community Land Trust (SCLT), dedicated to preserving the natural heritage of the Saluda area, is planning numerous activities through the winter and into the spring.

The group’s scheduled trail walks will resume in early spring.

In the meantime, members are working on blazing the trails and enhancing pathways. If you are interested in helping, call 828-749-1560 and leave a message that you would like to be contacted when workdays are scheduled.

Two new trails are open to the public now. One is the “Lazy Girl Loop,” located off Esseola Street, and “The Missing 40,” located off Pearson Falls Road. For more information about these trails please contact Chuck, 828-7499886, or Nancy, 828-749-4661.

Kudzu work is continuing throughout the winter. You may have noticed areas where kudzu has been drastically removed.

Removing the underbrush before the growth season starts prevents the plant from having anything to climb on when it starts growing.

Kudzu is such a fast-growing plant that you need to be a step in front of the growth to prevent

being overwhelmed later in the season, SCLT officials said. They said there is never a time not to work on kudzu removal.

SCLT, in partnership with the City of Saluda and the Saluda Dog Society, has opened a dog park located on Chestnut Street where your dog can run free and socialize. The dog park is open to all. If you need more information, contact Dave Prudhomme at 828-749-9172.

SCLT is an all-volunteer organization. You can volunteer on a specific project anytime without a long-term commitment. The group is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, so any donations are tax deductible.

“We are so appreciative of the many volunteers, members and those who donated money this past year,” SCLT officials said.

“We are very grateful to the Polk County Community Foundation for their support in our local projects.”

For more information, call 828-749-1560 and leave a message. You can also visit the group’s updated website, www. saludaclt.org.

– article submitted by Nora Parks Anderson

Polk extension offers beginning beekeeping classes The Polk County Extension Center, in cooperation with Holbert’s Bee Supplies, will offer a series of five classes on beginning beekeeping. Phil Holbert, beekeeper for 25 years, will teach the classes.

“Our staff has been very concerned about the decline of our native honeybee population,” said John Vining, Polk County Extension Director. “We want to encourage gardeners and others interested in trying beekeeping as a hobby to consider these classes.”

The classes, which will be limited to 12 participants, will

be held on five consecutive Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., beginning on Thursday, Feb. 16. There will be a small registration fee.

The course will cover the basics of bee care from starting a new hive to maintaining and caring for a mature hive of bees.

Anyone interested in enrolling should contact the extension center at 828-894-8218. In 2011 the class was full in less than a week.

For more information, contact the Polk County Extension Center at 828-894-8218.

– article submitted

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Tryon Country Club holds annual meeting, elects officers Tryon Country Club (TCC) held its annual meeting on Saturday, Jan. 21.

Three new officers were elected to the board of directors: Jerry Perry, Mike Mitchell and Russ Walker.

These officers replaced outgoing board members Trey Dusenbury, Jim Templeton and Robert Carter.

The following are the award winners from TCC’s 2011 tournament schedule: • Connor and Trey Dusenbury – Parent/Child champions • Bill Sitton – President’s Cup Match Play champion • Bill Sitton/Steve Walker – Member/Member team champions • R u s s Wa l k e r – S u p e r

Senior champion • Gary Laughter – Senior championship runner-up • Fred Edwards Jr. – Club champion and Match Play champion • Joyce Arledge – Women’s club champion • Tyce Marshall – Senior champion • Benji McCall – Club championship and Match Play runner-up • Bill Miller – Men’s most improved • June Current – Most improved player (ladies 9 hole group) • J a n e Te m p l e t o n – Ladies most improved (18 hole group) – article submitted

by Marc Brady

Right: Connor and Trey Dusenbury were awarded plaques as the parent/ child tournament champions for 2011. (photo submitted by Marc Brady)

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Wolverines pin Mountain Heritage in win Jan. 20

The Polk County High School Wolverine wrestling team met with Mountain Heritage High School Friday, Jan. 20, winning 48-30. Above: Zack Price, weight 160 pounds, wins by pin. Teammates Floyd Graber, weight 195 pounds, and Chase McMurray, weight 285 pounds, also won by pins. (photos by Virginia Walker)

Landrum High School coach selected as state Coach of the Year Landrum High School Boys Cross Country Coach Jeremy Darby has been selected to receive the 2011 Coach of the Year award at the state level. The National Federation of State High School Coaches Association chose Coach Darby for the honor.

The NFHS recognizes coaches at the state, sectional and national level. Darby was the 2011 Spartanburg Herald Coach of the Year and the South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association Boys Cross Country Coach of the Year.

“I am very honored to be the recipient of this prestigious award. I believe this award should be

directly attributed to the cross country teams at Landrum High School,” Darby said. “In my four years at Landrum, I have been a part of four state championship cross country teams along with four region championship teams and four state runner-up teams. Our teams like to brag that they have never returned from the state meet without a trophy, which is true. None of this would have been possible without their hard work and dedication to the sport of cross country. I am very proud to serve the hard-working athletes at Landrum High School, as well as the high-achieving students of

Spartanburg School District One.” Landrum High School Principal Brian Sherman said Darby made it possible for LHS to boast two of the most successful cross country teams in the state – boys and girls.

“The strength, hard work, and dedication by our athletes and our coaches are second to none,” Sherman said. “I am so proud of Coach Darby and all that he has accomplished. I look forward to the success and growth that I know will continue for the cross country program under his leadership.”

– article submitted

by Paula Brooks

Coach Jeremy Darby

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Carolina Keglers bowling results from Wednesday, Jan. 18 games Here are the results of Carolina Keglers’ bowling on Wednesday, Jan. 18.

Men’s high game: 1. Walt Flaschar - 191 2. Warner Zipf - 173

Women’s high game: 1. Gerri Reitz - 167 2. Dorothy Von Glahn - 166

Men’s high series: 1. Walt Flaschar - 497 2. Henry Zahn - 491

Women’s high series: 1. Dorothy Von Glahn - 463 2. Gerri Reitz - 430

Most pins over average: Walt Flaschar +49 Warner Zipf +40

Dorothy Von Glahn +37 The Keglers have room for new bowlers. This is a low-key fun league for adults over 50 who want a little recreation.

The group bowls on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. at Autumn Lanes in Forest City.

Anyone wishing to join the Carolina Keglers should contact Mike Davidson at 828-894-5823 or email kwk1970@windstream. net.

Members are asked to call Davidson when they cannot bowl.

– article submitted

by Mike Davidson

Registration under way for Babe Meadowbrook Seniors golf results The results of the 68-71 Ruth, Cal Ripken baseball, softball Meadowbrook Seniors age group First: Bob Bolen, +6 Sign-ups for Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth baseball and softball are under way.

There are several ways for you to sign up. Kids will be bringing forms home from school next week.

You can also stop by Macon Bank in Columbus or visit www.

polkcountyyouthsports.com.

Sign-ups will also be held at Mountain View BBQ on Monday, Jan. 30 from 6-8 p.m. The deadline to sign up will be Friday, Feb. 24.

If you have any questions please call Brian Jones at 828-553-8751.

– article submitted

by Brian Jones

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golf played Jan. 16 were as follows: 55-65 First: Alan Wagner, +9 Second: Wendell Lawson, +2

66-67 First: Tie between Clarence Batchler and Glenn Collins, +6

Second: Tie between Bob Cardwell and Jerry Dowis, +1 72-82 First: David Sparks, +5 Second: Henry Lemons, +3 – article submitted

by Walter H. Wease Jr.

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Bridge Players Corner

by Karl Kachadoorian

One subject many players have difficulty with is what to do when the opponents make a 4 level preempt.

Some players have an agreement with their partner that a double of any natural bid through four Spades is for takeout. But quite often they don’t know what to do if instead of doubling, partner bids 4 No-Trump. A 4 NT bid has a specialized meaning that comes in handy holding certain hands as described below: Over four Spades, it shows a 2-suiter. Since responder does not know what the 2 suits are he starts by choosing between the two while giving preference to Clubs with equal preference.

If the 4 NT bidder now responds Diamonds over the Club bid and you don’t like that suit you can correct to Hearts, partner’s other suit.

A typical hand for this bid over 4 Spades could be as little as: } 5

{ QJ9875

[ A

] KJ1092

Over a 4 Heart preempt, it indicates holding both minor suits.

Over a 4 Club or 4 Diamond preempt, any new suit bid is natural (to play) and so is 4 NT. A typical 4 NT bid could be:

} AQ

{

KJ5

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[ KQJ1096

] AK

Take this short quiz to see what you would do over an opponent’s 4 Spade preemptive opening with the following holdings: 1) } 5

{ A1095

[ K987

] AJ85

2) } A52

{ AQ5

[ K96

] KJ109

Answers: You should Pass with both hands. Hand #1 has the shape for a double but there’s not much body to the suits. Yes, maybe you can make something at the 5 level but you’re very likely to end up at the 6 level as partner will play you for more strength. Hand #2 looks strong enough to bid but the shape and values are primarily defensive.

Please note that some partnerships elect to double with these kind of hands for penalties and forego the 2-suit takeout. You may opt for this agreement but it is a little more limiting in that you may sometimes want to sacrifice or compete against 4 Spades and the 2-suiter takeout bid allows you to do either one.

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Have a Heart fund raiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters When local potter Jim Cornell proposed a unique fund raiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters, the organization jumped at the chance.

For this art project, Cornell designed a 3-D ceramic “puffed” heart form. The blank hearts are about 6-8” and can hang on the wall. Potter Doug Dacey helped Cornell produce the unadorned hearts to be distributed to area artists for embellishment.

Artists were free to use their own approach and medium, such as glaze, paint, fiber or choice of materials, to create a work of “heArt” in, on or around the piece. Some went as far as to create a heart of different materials entirely. The idea was to have fun with this project.

Kathleen Carson at Kathleen’s Gallery in Tryon served as “heart central” to distribute

Trejo, McCool named to dean’s list at Emory & Henry College Joshua Trejo and Haley McCool, both of Columbus, were recently named to the dean’s list for the fall 2011 semester at Emory & Henry College in Emory, Va. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must achieve at least a 3.6 (A minus) grade point average and must have completed at least 12 credit hours of course work during the semester.

– article submitted by Emory & Henry College

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and then collect the finish pieces. Some of the artists contributing include Dale McEntire (who is also a Big Brother), Bonnie Bardos, Kathleen Carson, Patricia Cole-Ferullo, Jim Cornell, Bill Crowell, Jim Cullen, Doug Dacey, Dom Ferullo, Carol Beth Icard, Marie King, Mike McCarthy and Alex Trumble.

The HeArts will be displayed in the front window of the Upstairs Artspace in Tryon for the opening of its first show of 2012.

The show features the Fine Art Ramblers, a group of six Upstate artists who will also perform in their post-modern string band during the opening reception, from 5-8 p.m. on Jan. 27. In addition, The Innovative Camera will exhibit work by Colby Caldwell, Diane Hopkins-Hughs, Owen Riley and Rebecca Stockham.

A minimum price for HeArts

“HeArt” created by Pat Cole-Ferullo, one of the many “HeArts” that will be on display at the Upstairs Artspace in Tryon from Friday, Jan. 27 through Valentine’s Day. They will be sold in a silent auction fund raiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters. (photo submitted by Karen Dacey)

will be set and the pieces will be available for silent auction bidding during the public reception and regular gallery hours through Valentine’s Day.

The gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

– article submitted

by Karen Dacey

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‘Club TFAC’ to sing the blues Saturday, Jan. 28 Tryon Fine Arts Center (TFAC) will “sing the blues” Saturday, Jan. 28 with the inaugural event of what is planned to be a yearly concert called “Chase Away the Blues.”

Eight separate acts will perform Saturday, creating a “Club TFAC” atmosphere. Music will run nonstop from the time the doors open at 4 p.m. to the last note of the jam session at around 10:30 p.m.

Seating for the event is general admission, with two tiers of ticket prices available. The basic ticket price provides access to the music all night long.

Patrons will trade their ticket for a wristband that will allow them to re-enter the arts center if they choose to come and go throughout the evening. For those who wish to stay, food and beverages will be available for sale in the Mahler Room.

The VIP ticket provides pre-

ferred seating in the auditorium and food and beverages free of charge in the private “VIP lounge” located in Gallery I. Proceeds from tickets and a portion of food sales will benefit TFAC’s arts in education programming.

Music sets 45 minutes long will be in two locations: an informal “piano bar” atmosphere in the lobby and on stage in the auditorium.

Patrons will be free to come and go throughout the evening and bring beverages into the theater.

The evening will culminate in a jam on the main stage.

Tickets are on sale at the Tryon Fine Arts Center Box office Tuesday – Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. VIP tickets will be sold only through Friday, Jan. 27 at 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.tryonarts. org or call 828-859-8322.

– article submitted

by Marianne Carruth

Schedule of performers Location Artist Time Lobby

Tommy Lytle

4 - 4:20 p.m.

Main stage

Zataban

4:20 - 5 p.m.

Main stage

Daryle Ryce

Lobby

Rudy Blue Shoes

5:45 - 6 p.m.

Main stage

Jim Peterman Quartet

6 - 6:45 p.m.

Lobby

Rudy Blue Shoes

6:45 - 7 p.m.

Main stage

Citizens Mojo

7 - 7:45 p.m.

Lobby

Jim Peterman

7:45 - 8 p.m.

Main stage

Dr. Blues Chuck Beattie

8 - 8:45 p.m.

Lobby

Rudy Blue Shoes

8:45 - 9 p.m.

Main stage

Shane Pruitt Band

9 - 9:45 p.m.

Jam session

All

5 - 5:45 p.m.

9:45 - 10:30 p.m.

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Shankle’s ... Dark Corner’s second private school The Gowensville Seminary ers, plus two rooms for teaching gave a complete report on the was not the only private school music and other subjects. The school’s operation. in the Dark Corner. Another second floor was used as a dormiA local reporter wrote a “rewas known as Shankle’s School, tory for girls. view” of her presentation, libersuperintended by Mrs. Eva J. The devout Christian atmo- ally sprinkling it with typical Shankle. sphere and the musical program vignettes of backwoods and It first operated in the old offered by the private school “hillbilly” incidents of dodging Calmes home, a large, two-story were strong incentives for parents bullets as she traveled the road to building at the intersection of of farm families in the commu- and from the school, rather than S.C. 11 and S.C. 14 in Gowens- nity and nearby towns to send presenting items of substance ville. Later, it was moved approx- their children to the school. from her report. imately two Students The reporter and the St. Louis Twice-told w e r e g i v e n Post-Dispatch were brought to miles west on Tales of the free books, task by the General Secretary Highway 11, to a 100-acre Dark Corner and children of the National Conference. He site, which was of local poor stated: “I cannot imagine a less across the road families were accurate account of the report

by Dean Campbell from Squirrel f u r n i s h e d given by Mrs. Shankle,” and Mountain (tos h o e s/ aThe n dWorld proceeded todhave the conference Tuesday, december 13, 2011 Tryon daily bulleTin ’s smallesT aily n eWspaper day’s Look Away Farm with its clothing, if needed. stenographer furnish a complete 21st Century Klickety Klack In actuality, Willard Industrial and accurate copy of her presenCovered Bridge).

School was the proper name, tation to them.

The site had two large build- even though everyone referred Even Ira W. Williams deings — a white, two-story house to it as “Mrs. Shankle’s.” The fended the school and the Dark and a three-story building with 100-acre operation was a demon- Corner people from the highly long porches on the first and stration farm where male students inaccurate descriptions laid out in second floors. The larger build- were taught intelligent agricul- the reporter’s “review,” pointing ing housed classrooms, a small ture as they produced cotton and out that educational endeavors auditorium, an office and a sitting other farm products for school such as that of Mrs. Shankle and room. Plays, entertainment and use and for sale. numerous churches had brought religious services were held in Ira W. Williams of the United the light of truth to long-standing the auditorium, and the top two States farm demonstration work inaccuracies about the Dark Corfloors were used as a dormitory in South Carolina made a per- ner people. for boys. sonal inspection of the school Conditions brought about by The smaller building was and recommended the state give World War I forced the school to located about 50 yards from the assistance to the demonstration close for the 1917-1918 school main building. The first floor had farm. year. It resumed operation fola large parlor, kitchen, dining At a National Conference of lowing the end of the war until room, private rooms for Mrs. Charities and Corrections meet- August 1920, when all the buildShankle and other female teach- ing in St. Louis, Mrs. Shankle ings were destroyed by fire.

Duetto Flute and piano

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These honorees have a taken on a “second wind” of opportunity to serve mankind.

The organization also raises funds to provide scholarships for adults in the community who are seeking additional education or training in their

gallery openings, current career, or in a new career.

Called “Catch a Secweddings and other ond Wind” scholarships, they special occasions. provide needed funds for an adult who: • is at least a Tilly high school Barbara graduate Flute • has exemplary personal qualities,828-859-6568 is a good citizen and is “deserving” and industrious Pam in McNeil • is already the workplace (or has been)Piano and has demonstrated a good work ethic 828-859-6049 • can demonstrate material

benefit to be gained by additional training • plans to attend an accredited public or private college, university, community college or a recognized technical or vocational institution.

If interested, you may request an application by writing to SWHF Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 711, Tryon, N.C. 28782.

– article submitted

by Lynn Montgomery

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was son of the late Jessie Monroe Born in Polk County, he was died June 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Ga. Memorial service noon, July and Cora Collins Horne and hus- the son of the late Callaway Bur30 at Columbia Senior Residencband of Mildred Holbert Horne. page 24 Tryon Daily Bulletin / Gibbs.

The World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper gin and Florence Jackson es at MLK Village, 125 Logan St. He was a member of Mill He was a veteran of WWII, havSE, Atlanta, Ga. 30312. Contact Creek Church of the ing served in the U.S. sister: 678-862-3800.

Brethren and Mill Army, a member of 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, Ga.; In addition to his wife, he is Gibbs, who died in 1986. survived by a son, Bill Horne Survivors include one daugh- one sister, Frances Fox of Riverof Green Creek; four daughters, ter, Patsy Gibbs Toney (Dean) dale, Ga.; three brothers, John IrJuanita Odel of Sunny View, of Rutherfordton, N.C.; son, vin Waymon of Antelope, Calif., 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 grandchilsisters, Geneva Harrell of Bak- Herbert Gibbs of Mill Spring. dren, great-grandchildren, other ersville, N.C., Imogene Burns Also surviving are five grandchil- relatives and friends.

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

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

P. O. Box 336, Forest City, N.C. Memorials may be made in 28043 or Hospice of the Carolina RotarianofCarol Browning leads at Polk Central Elementary School. Reading Is memory Brandon Horne to a reading session 130 Forest Glenliteracy Dr, organization and has a goal to is the nation’s Foothills, largest nonprofit children’s theFundamental Leukemia (RIF) and Lymphoma Columbus, N.C. 28722. prepare and motivate children to read at an early age. The Rotary Club of Tryon adopted RIF as one Society, 4530 Park Rd, #240, family be and at theCarolyn home Jones. Over the past eight years, its service projects, led by committeeThe chairs Bill will Jones Charlotte, RotariansN.C. have28209. visited Polk Centralof Elementary three times year to conduct reading sessions with his daughter, Patsyeach Gibbs Condolences mayeach be session left at theToney, students. Following students select a book to keep. RIF 400 Radar Rd., Ruther- is one of several youth programs sponsored by the Rotary Club of Tryon that promote education and leadership. (photo submitted by www.pettyfuneralhome.com. fordton, N.C. Bill Hillhouse) Petty Funeral Home& CremaAn online guest register may tory, Landrum. be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com.

McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.

Morning restricted pairs: Section B Afternoon Open Pairs Section A North-South North-South Must 7/18/11 North-South 1. Margaret Kennard - Virginia 1. Robbie Ter Kuile - Chris 1. Jack Williams - Archie Hardy C. Davis Ter Kuile 2. Pat 7/14/11 Fiol - Patricia Komorous 2. Eilene Morgan - Pam Mattern 2. Richard Long - Sally Jo Carter Must 3. Donald Cobb – H. Ingram 3. Donna Lohr - Judith 3. George Cashau - Ken Yeager Willis Jr. Depriester 4. Donna Lohr - Al Howard 4. Barbara Schuvart - Evalynn 4. Richard Belthoff - Rolland Obits - page 66 Hyra Rasmussen East-West 1. Jim Jackson - John Memory East-West East-West 2. H. Ingram Willis Jr. - Michael 1. Robert Palmer - David Hart 1. Stephanie White - Martha Verbonic 2. Mel Rogers - Ruthann Cox Frederick 3. Richard Caser - Karl 3. Andrea Kahn - Kathy Bartlett 2. Elaine Riley - Lee Cudlip Kachadoorian 4. Mary Elder - Carole Stuenkel 3. Jean Stratford - Charlie 4. Curtis Ross - Yinghan Ding Stratford – article submitted Morning restricted pairs: 4. Elaine Jenkins - Bruce Fritz

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