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Tryon Daily Bulletin

The World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper

Vol. 85 / No. 5

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Monday, February 6, 2012

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Columbus Police Dept. adds motorcycle to fleet Bike, equipment 100-percent funded by grant

by Leah Justice

The Columbus Police Department is now the only area department with a motorcycle in its fleet.

The town recently received the 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS, a model designed specifically for law enforcement, through a N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program grant.

The grant funding paid for 100 percent of the motorcycle costs, including all equipment, protective riding gear and training for two officers to become Bike-Safe North Carolina instructors.

Columbus Police Chief Chris Beddingfield announced the arrival of the motorcycle during (Continued on page 4)

Columbus Police Chief Chris Beddingfield tries out the radar on the department’s new motorcycle last week. (photo submitted by the Columbus Police Department)

Kids in France tape a paper fish to their friends’ backs on April Fools Day. When the fish is discovered, the prankster yells “Poisson d’Avril!” (April Fish!)

Organizers of the Tryon April Fool’s Day festival hope you’ll feel fishy and participate in one of many events they have planned. Details of this year’s festival will be coming soon.

Frudakis Studio attorney demands payment for Nina Simone statue TDDA given 10 days to respond to letter

by Leah Justice

Rosalie Frudakis and Frudakis Studio Inc. have demanded through an attorney that the Tryon Downtown Development Association (TDDA)

pay the remaining $55,000 for the Nina Simone sculpture.

King Law Offices in Rutherfordton sent a letter to TDDA on Thursday, Jan. 26 giving TDDA 10 days to respond.

“The Frudakis’ are entitled to, and

Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties

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Corrections/Clarifications

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

Today

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

Saluda Center, Tuesdays, chair exercise, 9:30 a.m., bridge, 10 a.m., 828-749-9245.

For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www.saluda.com.

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 864-457-7278.

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. 828894-0001.

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

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Main number, classifieds and subscriptions: 828-859-9151 FAX: 828-859-5575 e-mail: news@tryondailybulletin.com Founded Jan. 31, 1928 by Seth M. Vining. (Consolidated with the Polk County News 1955) Betty Ramsey, Publisher

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Under “Art Notes” in Bonnie Bardos’ column in the Friday, Feb. 3 Bulletin, the article should have said the artists listed were to be featured at the Theatre Gallery in Highpoint, N.C. Numerous Saluda artists will also be featured at Skyuka Fine Art this month as mentioned.

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 www.Saluda.com.

Polk Soil & Water Conservation District board will meet on Monday, Feb. 6 at 3:30 p.m. in the Mill Spring Agricultural Center. The public is invited.

Call 828-894-8550 for more information.

Harmon Field Board of Supervisors meets the first Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at Harmon Field Cabin.

Public welcome. Information: 828-859-6655.

Friends of Harmon Field will meet Monday, Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Harmon Field Cabin.

Male Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Mondays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340.

Landrum Library, free yoga classes. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Limited to first 30 people.

Polk County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, Feb. 6 at the Womack Building in Columbus.

Thermal Belt Stamp Club meets first and third Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Tryon Federal Bank in Columbus.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 8 p.m., Columbus Presbyterian Church.

Tuesday

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Tuesdays, Ozone Drive and Hwy. 176, Saluda.

Hospice of the Carolina

Local Weather Forecast:

Today

Tomorrow

Moon Phase

Today: Cloudy, with 60 percent chance of rain.

High 54, low 39.

Cloudy Partly cloudy Tuesday: Par tl y cloudy, with 10 percent chance of rain. High 63, low 37.

Thursday’s weather was: High 66, low 45, no rain.

Foothills, “We Care” is a weekly informal social group open to women coping with loss. The group meets at 9 a.m. at TJ’s Cafe in Tryon and is open to newcomers. For more information, contact Shannon Slater at 828-894-7000, 800617-7132 or sslater@hocf.org.

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

American Legion Auxiliary meets on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the American Legion Hall in Tryon.

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

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

LIFECare of Polk County/ Adult Day Health Care provides services Monday - Friday.

Pet therapy every Tuesday is an opportunity for participants to interact with a trained pet therapy dog in a safe and meaningful environment. Call 828-894-2007 for more info.

Polk County Library will have preschool story time every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Open to all area children and caregivers.

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

Cracker Barrel, 1 p.m.

Tuesdays, conference room, Congregational Church.

Polk County Historical Association will meet Tuesday,

Feb. 7 at 2:30 p.m. at the Polk County Historical Museum in Columbus. Joe Epley, author of “A Passel of Hate,” will speak about the book, which includes sections about the battle of King’s Mountain. All are welcome.

Polk County Public Library quilting club meets on the first Tuesday of each month, 4-6 p.m.

Saluda Business Associ ation, first Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m., top floor, public library. 828-749-3444.

Foothills Autism/Asperger’s Parent Support Group meets the first Tuesday, 6 p.m., Polk County Library community room (Columbus).

Al-Anon Family Group meets Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Saluda Senior Center, 64 Greenville Street, Saluda, one half block off Main Street (U.S. Hwy. 176 S.), 828-749-2251 (Saluda) or 1-800286-1326.

American Legion, Polk County Memorial Post 250, first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., 43 Depot Street, Tryon.

Foothills Knitting Guild, first Tuesday of each month, North Woods Farm Fiber and Yarn, 221 North Main St., Campobello, 7 p.m.

Wednesday

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

Please submit Curb Reporter items in writing at least two days prior to publication. Items must include a name and telephone number of a contact person.

Items will be printed in order by date of event, as space allows.

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Luke Nelson holds his prize-winning poster while a Facebook representative looks on. (photo submitted by Kim Nelson)

Nelson wins grand prize in Facebook poster contest Tryon resident Luke Nelson, a student at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, recently won the grand prize in a Facebook poster contest.

The new Facebook data center opening in Rutherfordton asked local schools to participate in a contest making a piece of art that represented what “worldwide Facebook would mean to the county.”

Nelson, who entered a poster at the urging of his art teacher, Miss Sjoerdsma, was one of many students who responded to the challenge. There were only 10 winners and one grand prize winner.

A ceremony honoring the winners took place at the data center on Tuesday, Jan. 31. TJCA

Headmaster Joe Maimone called Luke’s parents, Rich and Kim Nelson, that morning and suggested they “might want to attend.”

The winners and their chaperones were taken to a large room to view all of the entries, which were laid out on tables, before being taken to the hallway where the 10 winning entries had already been copied, printed, framed and hung.

The Facebook representative said Luke’s entry represented exactly what they were hoping for when they conceptualized the contest. He also said “all the Facebook employees really enjoyed” his entry, mentioning specifically “Luke’s three-dimensionality.”

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Luke Nelson’s poster, which won the grand prize in a Facebook poster contest. (photo submitted by Kim Nelson)

• Nelson wins (continued from page 3)

As they were awarded their prizes, each winning artist was asked to describe his or her artwork. Nelson described his artwork by expressing how Facebook would provide revenue and

• Motorcycle (continued from page 1)

council’s Jan. 19 meeting. The bike was first used in Columbus last week.

The motorcycle is equipped with the latest traffic enforcement technology, including the Raptor RP-1 radar, which features moving and stationary, same and opposite direction speed clocking, Beddingfield said. The motorcycle also has anti-lock brakes and traction control.

“The motorcycle will be used as a traffic enforcement and community relations tool, but the primary focus will be Bike-Safe North Carolina,” said Beddingfield.

Bike-Safe is a training class taught by motorcycle officers that includes classroom and riding sessions. The focus of the training is on safety, with the goal of reducing motorcycle accidents and injuries.

“The program has been very successful in the eastern part of

jobs to the county, as well as be the hub for connecting people around the world via Facebook.

Nelson won a monetary prize, a Facebook T-shirt and hoodie.

The artwork will hang in the Facebook data center facility for one year.

– article submitted by Kim Nelson the state and Columbus police are hoping to partner with the Hendersonville Police Department, the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department and the Rutherfordton Police Department to promote and operate the program in the western part of the state,” Beddingfield said. “Our area here is very conducive to motorcycle enthusiasts and with that comes the potential of accident and injury just like any other mode of transportation. We hope to utilize Bike-Safe to reduce the frequency and severity of these incidents.”

To learn more about Bike-Safe and classes that are offered, visit www.bikesafenc.com.

“The police department has already received a tremendous amount of positive feedback from the community in just the few days the motorcycle has been in operation,” Beddingfield said last week.

“We hope to continue and build on these positive interactions with our citizens and business owners.”

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To the Editor: Tryon Downtown Development Association has been approached by attorneys representing Frudakis Studios in pursuit of an outstanding debt of $55,000 for the Nina Simone statue.

A total of $51,000 has been paid toward the total amount of $106,000 due from donations made specifically to the Nina Simone Project.

The Nina Simone Project was set up by Crys Armbrust, a steer-

ing committee comprised of citizens and the Town of Tryon in 2007. The TDDA has functioned as an umbrella organization under which the NSP (directed by its own steering committee) has independently operated.

The current board members of TDDA inherited the obligation that the NSP committed to in 2007 and are working with the members of the steering committee of the NSP and the Town of Tryon to resolve this issue.

Contributions can be made to Nina Simone Project/TDDA and mailed to P.O. Box 182, Tryon, NC 28782.

The Nina Simone Project is currently awaiting its own 501c3 status.

–– TDDA board of directors

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demand, payment in full of $55,000 immediately,” states the letter, signed by attorney Rustin Duncan. “You must respond to this letter within 10 days or face adverse legal action.”

Sculptor Zeno Frudakis created the Nina Simone sculpture, which is located in the Nina Simone Plaza in downtown Tryon. The sculpture was dedicated in February 2010.

“To date TDDA has paid only $51,000 to Frudakis Studio, leaving a total owed of $55,000,” states Duncan’s letter.

“The Frudakis’ have attempted to collect this amount without involving an attorney but have been unsuccessful. The Frudakis’ hope to resolve this matter amicably, but they are prepared to pursue their rights to the fullest extent allowed under the law.”

The contract to create the sculpture was signed on Oct. 8, 2007 by Nina Simone Project Director Dr. Crys Armbrust and Larry Siler, then TDDA treasurer. Underneath Siler’s name in the contract is the word “witness.”

Siler is no longer with the

The Nina Simone statue created by Zenos Frudakis sits in downtown Tryon. (photo by Leah Justice)

TDDA. Attempts to contact Armbrust to determine whether the Nina Simone Project also received a letter from King Law Offices were unsuccessful as of press time.

Current TDDA members submitted a letter to the editor (see above) that said the TDDA has functioned as an umbrella organization, under which the Nina Simone Project (NSP), directed by its own steering committee, has independently operated.

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Campobello man arrested, charged with lewd act on minor The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Campobello man on charges of committing or attempting a lewd act upon a child under 16 years old.

On Jan. 11, a complainant filed a report with the sheriff’s office in regard to what she believed was illegal physical contact of a sexual nature on her minor aged daughter (12-13 years old) by

James Edward McMakin, of 119 Barnett Road in Campobello.

According to the sheriff’s office, an investigator assigned to the sheriff’s office Special Victims Unit conducted an investigation into these allegations.

The results of this investigation were presented to a Spartanburg County judge, who issued a warrant for the arrest of McMakin on one count of sex/lewd act, com-

mitting or attempting a lewd act upon a child under 16 years old.

McMakin has been arrested and is currently in the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center, where as of Friday, Feb. 3 he as awaiting a bond hearing at a time to be set by the court.

– article submitted by the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office

James Edward McMakin

• Frudakis Studio

The contract to create the sculpture stated that payment for the project may be made in three equal payments of $35,333. The contract specified that one-third of the total costs be made at the beginning of the project, which authorized Zenos Frudakis to place a down payment at the foundry for casting. According to the contract, the second one-third of payment

was to be made upon approval of the actual size clay model, which would authorize the sculptor to cast the work in bronze, and the final third was to be paid upon completion of the work.

Rosalie Frudakis told the Bulletin in December 2011 that her studio was left owing money for the project and that someone needs to be held accountable for complet-

ing payments.

The sculpture was part of the Eunice Waymon-Nina Simone Project, which honors internationally known jazz singer Nina Simone, who was born Eunice Waymon in Tryon. The sculpture was to be paid for through fundraising.

TDDA is asking the public for help in raising the final payments for the sculptor.

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“The current board members of TDDA inherited the obligation that the NSP committed to in 2007 and are working with the members of the steering committee of the NSP and the Town of Tryon to resolve this issue and honor the remaining obligation,” states the letter.

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‘Showing Off Saluda’ opens at Skyuka Fine Art Feb. 11 Skyuka Fine Art in downtown Tryon presents “Showing Off Saluda,” a show featuring some of Saluda’s finest artists: Bonnie Bardos, Jim Carson, Marguerite Hankins, William and Anne Jameson, Dale McEntire, Beverly Pickard, Bill Ryan and John Waddill. Much of the work will depict scenes of historic Saluda and its natural beauty.

The opening reception will be on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 5-8 p.m.

Many of the artists will be available to discuss their work. The show will run through March 23.

Bonnie Bardos Bonnie Bardos says: “Art for me is an expression of the soul: the deepest self, where time and place do not matter…. I am on a higher plane when creating. There is intense spirit and energy in my hands… I am influenced by color, by thought, and by the natural world around us.”

Jim Carson Jim Carson’s work can best be described as “fresh and painterly.”

He said cutting through to the essence, simplifying and finding balance is his goal. Carson said he has been influenced through various workshops with Ken Auster, Marianne Dunn, Kevin MacPherson, Kenn Backhaus and John Budicin.

He now gives his own workshops throughout the year. Carson said he prefers painting in “plein air.”

Marguerite Hankins Marguerite Hankins is known for her paintings inspired by old photographs. She said she is challenged by bringing the details of photographs to life and especially enjoys capturing the fabric and design of old clothing and period

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“Pace’s Store Moving Forward,” by Jim Carson. (photo submitted by Kim Nelson)

costumes and figures in landscape settings. Still life painting rounds out her repertoire of favorite things to paint.

Anne Jameson The simple rural life and colorful landscapes of the Carolinas have long fascinated Anne Jameson. She said she enjoys rural structural subjects particularly for the graphic design aspects of a composition but also for the color and plays of light and shadow that can provide drama or mystery in a painting. She and her husband, William Jameson, often host workshops in Mexico and Italy

Dale McEntire and much of that is represented in A native of Western North their works in addition to the local Carolina, Dale McEntire has been scenery. involved in the visual arts since William Jameson William Jameson’s passion his training at Mercer University for history and nature allow him and has continued through private to create introspective landscapes studies in the U.S. and Europe at HurSdaY Penland School embodying S theportS full rangeSofection local and etraining verY t ? color and contrasts, whether the of Craft. McEntire produces oil setting is the local mountains or and pastel paintings and sculpture (stone, steel, glass, bronze) out of the Tuscan countryside.

“The more I paint, the more I his studio in Saluda.

Beverly Pickard must paint,” William said. “The Beverly Pickard attended need… is never diminished by having completed a painting, but Rhodes College in Memphis, rather there’s an immediate need (Continued on page 10) to begin another.”

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Beneficial Foods Natural Market launches Jacqueline Chocolat For weeks after the beginning of winter about three years ago, Robert Booth spent night after night making special batches of the finest Belgian chocolate, perfecting it for the two women he loved most in his life. When Valentine’s Day arrived, he had in front of him the perfect gifts. Booth presented the elegantly wrapped, dark chocolate truffles to his wife and stepmother.

The gifts of truffles marked the beginning of taste tests by family, friends and patrons of

the Beneficial Foods Natural Market. After refining his chocolatier skills in Switzerland, Booth and the commercial kitchen of Beneficial Foods added more staff, and Jacqueline Chocolat, a new line of artisan chocolate, was launched.

This year, Jacqueline Chocolat offers seven flavors of chocolate bars, two hot chocolate powders and a caramel dipping sauce. A new dark chocolate bar with chili peppers was recently released. In the spring, hot chocolate with mint will be

added to the line of chocolate powders.

Merchandising has expanded to four Earth Fare stores, two gourmet food stores in Michigan and the Hendersonville Community Co-Op, with more to come.

For more information, visit www.jchocolat.com, stop by Beneficial Foods Natural Market on Adawehi Lane, off Fox Mountain Road in Columbus or call 828-894-0737.

- article submitted

by Roulettei Gildersleeve

Robert Booth

Foothills Gymnastics to host 90-day weight loss program, Feb. 11 Carolina, said Foothills GymnasFoothills Gymnastics plans to tics owner Jana Williamson.

“It is very unhealthy to carry so host a free information session much weight around,” Williamson about a 90-day, weight loss program Saturday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. said. “It is not good for us.”

Participants in the program The MonaVie RVLUTION will get body program is focused on blood “We will build up support measurements and will sign sugar stabilizasystem with others trying up to attend extion as a key to sustainable, to lose weight so they will ercise classes twice per week long-term weight feel safe. It’s a new year, for 45 minutes management. each. Williamwe can start a new life” The program is son said the -Jana Williamson being used at exercise classes multiple gyms in would be built Hendersonville, Greenville and Tryon with the ef- so that someone at any fitness fort in mind of losing a combined level could participate. The group 35,000 pounds for Upstate South will then meet once a month for Carolina and the Foothills of North four months to get new measureby Samantha Hurst

Cuttle joins Integrative Medical Integrative Medical Associates, PLLC has announced that Dr. Victoria Moreno Cuttle, MD has joined Connie G. Ross, MD and Mack S. Bonner Jr. in the practice and is accepting patients.

Integrative Medical Associates provides services designed to bridge the gap between conventional allopathic and alternative/complementary health care with an emphasis on indi-

vidualized program. Services include chelation therapy, nutritional assessment and counseling, vitamin/mineral therapies, bio-identical hormone replacement, detoxification therapies and educational program.

The office is located at 590 S. Trade St. in Tryon. For more information, call 828-8590420.

– article submitted by Integrated Medical Associates

ments and track progress.

“A lot of people tell me they are too embarrassed to work out in gym,” Williamson said. “We will build up support system with others trying to lose weight so

they will feel safe. It’s a new year, we can start a new life.”

To find out more about the program, call Williamson at 828859-5691 or by email at williamson5691@windstream.net.

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Wine ice cream creates buzz in Green Creek

by Samantha Hurst

cream and has given 160 tastings.

As the birthplace of Chardon- During the wine ice cream tasting, nay Rosso, developed in 2007, patrons get six shot glasses with Green Creek Winery prides itself individual flavors in each – Red on being at the front of new wine Raspberry Chardonnay, Peach White Zinfandel, Riesling, Port, creations.

So, three years ago when owner Cherry Merlot and Chocolate Alvin Pack came across Mercer’s Cabernet. Each flavor is served Dairy Wine Ice Cream his interest with its own tasting note such as this one for Port. was peaked.

Port: Notable port wine flavors.

The brand had won an international competition in Vallejo, Tastes the most like the wine.

Very creamy and Calif. and caught smooth. Very P a c k ’s e y e .

MarketPlace tasty. Battleship Green Creek Winery, in fact, is currently the grey. Goes well with fruits.

The exciting thing for Pack is only place in the Carolinas or Georhearing the buzz around the new gia to sell the product, Pack said.

“We’ve had tremendous re- product. He said he went to pursponse,” he added. “People actu- chase a freezer from Carruth’s Furally turn into kids – they’re tasting niture in Landrum and they asked if it was for the wine ice cream, ice cream again.”

Pack himself tried Red Rasp- then when someone came out to berry Chardonnay first and knew fix the winery’s air conditioning the repairman said his wife made him he had to have more.

Pack sold 150 pints in the first promise to buy her a pint.

The tricky thing is getting the three weeks of offering the ice

Green Creek Winery offers six flavors of wine ice cream: Red Raspberry Chardonnay, Peach White Zinfandel, Riesling, Port, Cherry Merlot and Chocolate Cabernet. (photo by Samantha Hurst)

ice cream here.

Pack must get the ice cream shipped 860 miles from Mercer’s Dairy in the Adirondack Mountains of Booneville, N.Y. In the first shipment he received 64 pints and in the second 208, but getting a pallet of ice cream shipped in a refrigerated truck means shipping close to 1,200 pints – more than Pack’s freezer will hold at the moment.

In the meantime, Pack contin-

ues to sell to interested customers traveling from as far away as Charlotte just to try the indulgent treat.

Just remember you must be 21 to dig in your spoon. With 5 percent alcohol, eating a pint of this ice cream is almost equivalent to drinking one beer.

To go and have your own tasting, Green Creek Winery is located at 413 Gilbert Road, Columbus, N.C. 28722. You can also call for more information, 828-863-2182.

• Saluda show

area and is currently working on a series of seasonal floral arrangements inspired by the catalogues of English and American horticulturists of the 18th century.

“I was once accused of ‘painting for the people,’” he says, “Of course I do! All artists do that - we simply choose different audiences. All art is communication, and art that does not communicate is not art.”

John Waddill John Waddill chose to become an artist 71 years ago and landed at Parsons School of Design in New York. Working as a furnishings designer for years, he soon realized South Carolina was a better place to raise his family and soon became a painter of wildflowers, animals, fish, birds, snakes and landscapes.

Waddill continues to paint for pleasure to this day and said he enjoys learning from others, includ-

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Tenn. and later received her B.A. in art from the University of South Carolina. She taught art for many years before she earned a graduate degree in marriage and family therapy. She worked in that field for 19 years, but she retired early to paint full time. Pickard’s subject matter includes local scenes and landscapes, as well as still-lifes.

Pickard divides her time between Macon, Ga. and Saluda.

Bill Ryan Bill Ryan, artist and teacher, graduated with a combined art and English literature degree from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va. and continued studies at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

Since moving to Saluda in 1981, Bill has concentrated on watercolor and oil landscapes of this

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Dentist earns Fellow title in American Academy of Implant Dentistry Dr. Levi Hunt, a general dentist to stabilize dentures and partials. In practicing in Landrum at Wood this training course, Hunt became Creek Dental, recently was award- proficient in “guided surgery,” ed the title of Fellow in the Ameri- which uses the newest advancecan Dental Implant Association ments in three-dimensional im(ADIA). The goal of the American aging to more accurately and Dental Implant Association is safely place dental implants. This to encourage collaboration and technology encouraged Hunt to communication among the top purchase the machine that takes dental professionals placing dental these 3D images for his office. implants.

Hunt said, “This machine alThe ADIA lows us not only to Fellowship gather the informaMarketPlace certification is tion necessary for a six-step proaccurate implant gram culminating in the title of placement; it greatly increases fellow. Dentists must complete at my diagnostic ability in all other least 150 hours of course credits in areas. Traditional X-rays simply implant dentistry, pass written and give us 2D images, which is often oral exams, be recommended by enough, but the third dimension is current ADIA Fellows and submit greatly beneficial in more complex a current curriculum vitae and a scenarios. Now that Wood Creek review of implant cases completed Dental owns a 3D cone beam to date. machine, patients will not have to The title of Fellow gives Hunt travel out of town to receive this the ability to add a few more letters high-tech service.” after his name: FADIA (Fellow of - article submitted the American Dental Implant Asby Kim Wohnig sociation).

When asked about the new letters, Hunt replied, “I’m thrilled to have been awarded a Fellowship, but dentistry is not about awards and designations, it is all about meeting each patient’s individual needs and building a strong patientdoctor relationship. All the awards in the world won’t make a patient more comfortable in the chair.”

Dental implants are surgically placed to replace missing teeth or

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ing Rich Nelson, Dale McEntyre, Bill Jameson and Jim Carson. He said he learned from a teacher years ago, “If you ain’t having fun you are wasting your and my time.” Waddill said he still follows that principle today.

Skyuka Fine Art is located at 133 N. Trade Street in Tryon.

For more information, visit www. skyukafineart.com, send an email to info@skyukafineart.com or call 828-817-3783.

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Dr. Levi Hunt, DMD, FADIA of Wood Creek Dental in Landrum (right), recently received the title of Fellow in the American Dental Implant Association from Dr. Arun Garg, president and founder of the American Dental Implant Association. (photo submitted by Kim Wohnig)

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Bellamy attends Polk County Democratic meeting

Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy, a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in North Carolina’s newly drawn 10th Congressional District, attended a Polk County Democratic Party Women’s Club meeting Jan. 30. (photo submitted by Virginia Walker)

Letter to the Editor

Operation Shoebox looks to build on success

What a successful year 2011 was for us at the Columbus Relay Collection Center for Operation Christmas Child!

Because of such wonderful, caring people in our community, 4,932 children will have smiles on their faces and know that they are loved.

This would not have been possible without the support of all our special volunteers.

Those who prayed for us, provided snacks, donated the tractor-trailer bed, placed boxes in cartons and taped, loaded the semi truck; but most of all, the people who packed each individual shoe box and/or donated money for shipping.

Including our 4,932, more than 6 million gift-filled shoeboxes in the United Stated

and more than 8.6 million worldwide were collected and readied for shipment to children in communities suffering from natural disasters, war and poverty in more than 100 countries. We recently received notice that some of the gift-filled shoeboxes from our area were shipped to Iraq, Gabor (Africa), Guyana (South America), the Ukraine and the Baltics/Balkans.

As the co-coordinators of the Columbus Relay Collection Center, we humbly ask that your readers, their families, civic groups and churches consider filling shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child in 2012.

It ís never too early to get started! Watch for sale items and see how many boxes you can fill. Collection week is Nov. 12-19. Everyone can learn more about OCC and order materials at: www.samaritanspurse.org/occ.

- Patsy Williams and Judy Loudermelt

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St. Luke’s, TPS seek art for hospital exhibit, open to all have artwork ready to hang with secure wire (no brackets) and clearly labeled (title, media, price, your name and your contact information).

TPS has made a bit of progress formalizing the “rules” for this exhibit: • Open to members and nonmembers of Tryon Painters and Sculptors.

• Because the exhibit is in a public space, nudes are not appropriate.

• Participants must sign a St. Luke’s Hospital liability waiver (in the volunteer workroom).

• Contact information for the artist is provided (if desired) with the tag for each piece. The artist is responsible for any sale of art.

A piece may be removed from the exhibit when it is sold, but TPS asks that you advise the coordinator so a replacement can be found.

“We’re extremely pleased to provide a venue for local artists

St. Luke’s Hospital staff enjoy original artwork pieces. (photo submitted

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to display their talent, but we’re also hopeful that these original paintings are truly healing arts,” said Ken Shull, St. Luke’s Hospital CEO. “Not only will staff and

visitors appreciate creative expressions, I know our patients have and will benefit greatly.”

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The art exhibit has expanded and now requires more works of art than TPS members can provide, so TPS has extended an invitation to exhibit to other artists in the community. Anyone interested in displaying an oil painting, a watercolor, or a sculpture that can hang on a wall, call Jean Wright with TPS at 828-859-8359. This rotation will hang from February through May 2012.

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Lodge. He served in the U.S. Army as Medic during WWII. Monday , Februaryto6,his 2012 In addition wife, he is survived by a son, Bill Horne of Green Creek; four daughters, Juanita Odel of Sunny View, Marilyn Horne and Regina Pate, both of Green Creek. and Laura Saenger of Hickory, N.C.; four sisters, Geneva Harrell of Bakersville, N.C., Imogene Burns of Inman, S.C., Janice Fagan of Green Creek and Linda Horne of McAdenville, N.C.; 10 grandchildren, Kim Odel, Kelly Bradley, Lee Bradley, Brandon Horne, Ashley Horne, Rebecca Horne, Joseph Pate, Jacob Pate, Miles Saenger and Will Saenger; and five great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday, July 15 at Mill Creek Church of the Brethren Fellowship Hall. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. in the church sanctuary, conducted by Rev. Steven Abe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

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

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School has announced its honor roll for the third six weeks of the 2011-2012 school year.

and the Woodmen of len (Rudy) Waymon of Syracuse, the World. Mr. Gibbs was the N.Y., Kenneth Simmons of HousTexas, and Lovell Simmons husband of Omie Lee Laughter ton, Tryon Daily Bulletin / The World ’s Smallest Daily Newspaper Ga.; (Andrea) of Lawrenceville, Gibbs, who died in 1986. one sister, Frances Fox of RiverSurvivors include one daughdale, Ga.; three brothers, John Irter, Patsy Gibbs Toney (Dean) vin Waymon of Antelope, Calif., of Rutherfordton, N.C.; son, Carrol Waymon of San Diego, Harold Gibbs of Rutherfordton, N.C.; one sister, Alvah Gibbs Calif., and Samuel Waymon of Nyack, N.Y.; a host of grandchilHar ris, career and of Columbus; and a brother , Deena dren, great-grandchildren, other Herbert Gibbs of Mill Spring. technical education coordinator relatives and friends. with Polk County Schools, Also surviving are five grandchilpresented update to theby She was an preceded in death dren, Randy Toney (Kimberly), local Rotary Mary Club Kate on the role both parents, and John Marc Toney (LeeAnn), Lora of the school system in helping D. Waymon; son, Van Waymon; Brock (Jeff), Jeffrey Gibbs (Col- students learn about career sisters, Lucile Waddell and Nina Harris reported leen) and Elizabeth Gibbs and opportunities.

Simone (Eunice) and brother, the focus has been quite six great-grandchildren, Mason successful in that students Harold Waymon Sr. Toney, Kevin Gibbs, Anthony have been introduced to careers Brock, Bryan Gibbs, Nick Gibbs not previously considered. In and Zane Gibbs. addition, she spoke of the 7/19/11 importance of the annual career Funeral services were held Must fair sponsored by the Rotary Sunday, July 16, in the McFarClub, in which students meet and land Funeral Chapel, Tryon. talk on a one-on-one basis with Burial was in Polk Memo- representatives from various rial Gardens, Columbus, with career fields. Pictured are Don military rites by the Polk County Wilson, chair of the career fair, along with Deena Harris of Memorial Burial Squad.

Memorials may be made to Polk County Schools. (photo submitted by Bill Hillhouse) Hospice of Rutherford County, P. O. Box 336, Forest City, N.C. 28043 or Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 130 Forest Glen Dr, Columbus, N.C. 28722.

The family will be at the home of his daughter, Patsy Gibbs Toney, 400 Radar Rd., Rutherfordton, N.C. An online guest register may Sarah Russell, Jordan Searcy Second grade: Dora Bailey, be signed www.mcfarlandfu- Chan Barber, Jylyn Barnes, and BrysonatSeay neralchapel.com.

Fifth graders: Taylor Bur- Emma Bradley, Cameron EvMcFarland Funeral Chapel, nett, Chloe Lausten, Coo- ans, Hunter Searcy, Cassie Tryon. per Massengill, Evan Rimer, Smith and Marissa Williams Michelle Solis and Jonathan Third grade: Megan BlackStrough well, Tyler Bowling, Isaiah Must 7/18/11 Bradley, Kole Eubanks, SavanSunny View Elementary also nah Greene, Brady Hall, Bradrecently recognized the students ley Marcello, Tristan Mistler, who had perfect attendance William Phillips, Colin Searcy, for the third six weeks of the Jared Searcy, Gavin Shelton and Obits - page 2011-2012 school year. Those Mario66Trejo students were: Fourth grade: LeeAnn BradPre-kindergarten: Gunnar ley, Timbo Bradley, Morgan Alm, Banks Barber, Hunter Brooks, Logan Conner, Raphael Billings, Van Chinchar, Aaron Flores, Austin Hodge, Chase Jackson, Miya Jackson and Jackson, Krista Neal, Olivia Barbara Tilly Gavin Moore Searcy, Gage Shelton and LauKindergarten: Daylon Brad- ren Wilson ley, Dalton Hinger, Thaddeus Fifth grade: Brittany BradRuff, Henry Velazquez-Reyno- ley, Taylor Burnett, Aden 828-859-6568 so and Joshua Weis Greene, Austin Jackson, CamFirst grade: Colton Brad- eron Kempton, Clark Phipps, ley, Chandler Burnett, Kayla Caleb Potter, Dylan Ruff, Luke Pam McNeil Kensland, Jamie Laughter, Ab- Sellers, Michelle Solis, JonaPiano Marcello, than Strough and Christian bie Love, Lindsey Christopher Ruff, Rebecca Velazquez-Torres Russell, 828-859-6049 Scarlett Russell, Blair – article submitted Searcy and Riley Williams

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‘A’ honor roll Third graders: Savannah Greene, Kaylin Jenkins, Bradley Marcello, William Phillips, Must 7/14/11 Daniel Searcy, Jared Searcy, Megan Searcy and Stella Tallon Fourth graders: Trey Ferguson, Chase Jackson, Riley Lawter, Madison Pruette, Gage Shelton and James Smith Fifth graders: Kiri Ashley, Avery Edwards, Bryson Jenkins, Clark Phipps, Caleb Potter and Samantha Smith ‘A-B’ honor roll Third graders: Lily Bishop, Tyler Bowling, Isaiah Bradley, Brady Hall, Tristan Mistler, Nathan Nodine, Colin Searcy, Gavin Shelton, Hayden Stull and Hadden Whitson Fourth graders: Timbo Bradley, LeeAnn Bradley, Morgan Brooks, Callie Burnett, Raphael Flores, Daniel Ruff,

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Lions honor Columbus club president Fran Goodwin Lions Zone Chairman Leon Pryor recently presented Columbus Lions President Fran Goodwin with a 2010-2011 Club President Excellence Award. To earn this award Goodwin had to meet several requirements, including leading the club in at least one service activity, ensuring that new members were properly inducted and oriented, increasing club membership during this period and attending officer training, zone meetings and district meetings. Goodwin will complete her second two-year term in June. (photo submitted

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Rehearsals for Tryon Little Theater’s production of “A Little Night Music� are in full swing. Shown above are Desiree Armfeldt (played by Debbie Craig-Archer) with newly rekindled old flame Frederick Egerman (left, Ben Chumley) and jealous current lover Count Malcolm (right, Steve Porter). (photo by Lorin Browning)

young and innocent (virginal, in fact) trophy wife, the two former lovers rekindle their romance.

The two are interrupted by a surprise visit from Desiree’s current lover, a married military man, Count Malcolm. Malcolm enters Desiree’s room and is stunned to find Egerman dressed in Malcolm’s own robe.

Malcolm, determined to investigate Desiree’s relationship with Egerman, recruits his own wife, Charlotte (played by Porter’s reallife wife, Tena Greene-Porter), to get information about Desiree from Egerman’s young wife.

Will Egerman end his chaste

marriage in favor of his old love?

Will Malcolm’s wife really spy on his lover for him? Will Desiree choose either of these men, or perhaps another?

The answers to these and many more questions will be revealed Feb. 17-19 and 24-26 at the Tryon Fine Arts Center. Show times are 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings and 3 p.m. on Sundays.

To purchase tickets or for more information, contact TLT at 828859-2466 or visit the box office at 516 S. Trade St., Tryon, Mon. – Sat., 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – article submitted

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The Spartanburg creative duo of Debbie Craig-Archer and Ben Chumley recently brought “Clue, the Musical� to the Tryon Little Theater (TLT) Workshop stage, under Craig-Archer’s direction and Chumley’s musical leadership.

Now the two are back to join the current company of actors for this season’s full-scale musical: Stephen Sondheim’s “A Little Night Music.� Rounding out this love triangle is local TLT favorite Steve Porter, with his booming voice and bullish ways.

Director Richard Sharkey says of the cast, “I am really thrilled at the talent we’ve got in this show. ‘A Little Night Music’ is one of my favorite musicals and this production will be made better by the quality of performers we’ve been able to cast. Sondheim’s music is always difficult, but with Pam McNeil’s talent as the musical director, and with this cast, this is a TLT production that no one should miss.�

The story takes place in Sweden in the early 1900s, and the plot is full of twists and turns in the characters’ romantic lives. Here is a foretaste of one trio’s intertwining romances.

The glamorous Desiree is a touring actress when her former lover, Egerman, attends one of her performances. After the show, Egerman visits Desiree alone, and as he laments his marriage to his

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‘Why is he wearing my robe?’: TLT’s ‘A Little Night Music’