06-01-12 Daily Bulletin

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Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Vol. 85 / No. 87

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Friday, June 1, 2012

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A presidential salute Austin Ollis, the middle son of Bruce and Jane Ollis of Polk County, had the opportunity to salute President Barack Obama during graduation ceremonies at the United States Air Force Academy Wednesday, May 23.

Ollis, who graduated from Polk County High School in 2007, attended the AFA Prep School and eventually the academy. He obtained a bachelor of science degree in systems engineering management. His brother Jim, a 2008 graduate of AFA, commissioned him. Ollis will receive 60 days leave before reporting to his first assignment at Vandenberg Air Force Base near Santa Barbara, Calif. He will participate in six to eight (Continued on page 6)

Austin Ollis of Polk County salutes President Barack Obama during graduation ceremonies at the United States Air Force Academy Wednesday, May 23. (photo submitted by Bruce Ollis)

Today, Friday June 1, is the deadline to sign up as a vendor for the 50th Columbus 4th of July celebration without paying a late fee. Applications can be filled out at Columbus Town Hall. This year’s celebration will take place July 4. *** Don’t forget Relay for Life tonight at Polk County Middle School, starting at 6 p.m. The event raises money for the fight against cancer.

Polk to celebrate National Trails Day June 2 with hiking, other events Events part of Spring into Summer

by Leah Justice

Polk Fit, Fresh and Friendly has a day of healthy events planned tomorrow, called “Spring into Summer,�

aimed at helping local residents prepare for a healthy summer.

Mary Smith, coordinator for Polk Fit, Fresh and Friendly, told the Polk County Board of Commissioners Monday, May 21 the board is a coali(Continued on page 3)

Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties

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

Today

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

Landrum Library will begin on June 1 accepting Lego creations made by children on the theme “Big Dream” or “Own the Night.” Children must be rising fifth or sixth graders. Entries will be accepted through Saturday, June 30 at 2 p.m.

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

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

Saluda farmer’s market, Fridays, 4:30 p.m., in downtown Saluda.

Relay for Life, Friday, June 1, 6 p.m., Polk County Middle School. Teams will walk the track all night in shifts. Luminaries, games and other activities. Raises

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funds for the fight against cancer.

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

Polk County Precinct 9 Democrats will hold a spaghetti supper Friday, June 1 from 5-7 p.m. at the Green Creek Fire Department.

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

Saturday

Columbus farmer’s market, Saturdays, 8 a.m. - noon at Courthouse Square in downtown Columbus.

Democratic Women’s fundraising breakfast, Saturday, June 2, 8-10:30 a.m. at the Democratic Headquarters in Columbus.

Blueberry pancakes, egg casserole, sausage, biscuits, fruit and all the fixings. Everyone welcome. 828-894-3219.

Green Creek Community Center, Zumba class, Saturdays, 9 a.m.

Spring into a Healthy Summer, Saturday, June 2. Hikes on local trails, 9 a.m. - noon; guides will meet hikers at local trails.

Health fair at St. Luke’s Hospital, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; offers free screenings, information, bounce house and slide for the kids. Polk Rec open house at Gibson Park pool with free swimming and a cookout, 4-6 p.m. The Blood Connection bus and the Polk County Library Bookmobile will also be at the fair.

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 Holy Cross Episcopal Church on Melrose Ave. in Tryon. Call 828-8990673 for more information.

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

Friendship Council community picnic, Saturday, June 2, 4-7 p.m. at the Harmon Field cabin.

Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 60 Walker

Friday, June 1, 2012

Local Weather Forecast:

Today

Tomorrow

Moon Phase

Today: Sunny, with no chance of rain. High 76, low 51.

Saturday: Cloudy, with 10 percent chance of rain. High 77, low 58.

Sunny

Cloudy

Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with 20 percent chance of rain. High 71, low 58.

Monday: Partly cloudy, with 50 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms. High 72, low 59.

Wednesday’s weather was: High 87, low 67, 0.01 inches of rain.

St., Columbus, lower level. Free.

Saluda Doo Wop Hop, Saturday, June 2, 5:30 - 9 p.m., Saluda Center, 64 Greenville Street, Saluda. Event supports Women’s Club of Saluda scholarships.

Tryon Fine Arts Center, Australian blues-roots guitarist Geoff Achison and Georgia singer-songwriter Randall Bramblett will perform Saturday, June 2 at 8 p.m. with drummer and Grammy winner Yonrico Scott and bassist Ted Pecchio.

Monday

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

Saluda Center, Tuesdays, chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; bridge, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., with bridge discussion session at 12:45. 828749-9245. 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. 828-8940001.

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

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

Open to anyone in community.

894-3336.

Saluda Center Monday activities include line dancing at 12:30 p.m. For more information visit Saluda.com.

Polk Soil and Water Conservation District board meeting will be held on Monday, June 4 at 3:30 p.m. at the Mill Spring Agricultural and Community Center.

Public is invited. For more information, call 828-894-8550.

Green Creek Community Center, line dancing, Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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.

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.

Thermal Belt Stamp Club, first and third Mondays of each month, 7:30 p.m., Tryon Federal Bank, Columbus. Visitors welcome.

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

Tuesday

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

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tion set up to promote wellness in Polk County. At that meeting, commissioners approved a proclamation recognizing Saturday, June 2 as National Trails Day in Polk County.

The Spring into Summer events include hikes of seven trails in the county. Hosts will greet hikers at the following trailheads from 9 a.m. to noon: • The Tom Raymond Trail located behind St. Luke’s Hospital in Columbus • The Polk County Recreation Complex Trail located off Wolverine Trail in Mill Spring • The Polk Central Elementary School nature trail located at the school off Hwy. 9 in Mill Spring • The Donald Ross Trail located across from Ingles on Hwy. 9 South near Lake Lure • The Norman Wilder Forest Trail located off Hwy. 176 be(Continued on page 4)

This map created recently by Polk Fit, Fresh and Friendly shows 32 trails, parks and other sites for outdoor activity. The maps will be given to hikers at seven of the area’s trails Saturday, June 2 as part of the Spring into Summer events.

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Preparation checklist for outdoor activity • Wear shoes that are comfortable and provide support.

Consider water shoes or sandals for creek and river crossing.

• Dress for the weather and be prepared for weather changes.

• Wear clothing that protects you from strong sun. Consider a wide-brimmed hat and don’t forget the sunscreen.

• Insect repellant is helpful during buggy months and when walking in damp and/or wooded areas.

• Take a water bottle with you. Hydration is important regardless of the season.

• For longer walks and hikes, take along some healthy snacks- just in case.

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• When possible, walk or hike with a buddy and always be alert and aware of your surroundings.

Source: Polk Fit, Fresh and Friendly Polk County Area Walking Paths, Hiking Trails and Playgrounds brochure

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tween Tryon and Saluda • The Vaughn Creek Greenway located near Ziglar Field off East Howard Street in Tryon.

The hosts at the trailheads will offer hikers a map recently created

by Polk Fit, Fresh and Friendly that shows 32 walking paths, playgrounds and hiking trails in Polk County, Landrum and Lake Lure.

The information on the map says experts recommend a minimum of 30 minutes per day of brisk walking at least five days per week. It lists the following health benefits of walking: • Improves efficiency of heart and lungs • Burns body fat • Raises metabolism so calories are burned faster • Helps control appetite • Increases energy • Helps relieve stress • Elevates mood; helps prevent or reduce depression • Slows aging • Reduces levels of blood cholesterol • Lowers blood pressure • Strengthens bones and reduce bone density loss in older women • Reduces stiffness in joints due to inactivity or arthritis Other activities in the county

on June 2 include a health fair at St. Luke’s Hospital from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A children’s fair located behind the hospital will include a firehouse provided by the Sunny View Fire and Rescue Department, various health screenings and educational material and an ambulance on display.

The Polk County Recreation Department will also open Gibson Pool Saturday, June 2, with a free pool party and cookout from 4 to 6 p.m.

The day will begin with the farmer’s market at 8 a.m. in front of the Polk County Courthouse in Columbus, with the market extended until 2 p.m. From noon to 2 p.m. the Polk County Cooperative Extension will provide live food demonstrations. Vouchers for discounts at the farmers market can be picked up from the health fair or nature hikes.

Smith said part of Polk Fit, Fresh and Friendly is to promote healthy, fresh and local food.

“We’re building a good healthy base here in Polk County for people to eat healthy,” Smith told commissioners.

For more information on Polk Fit, Fresh and Friendly visit www. polkfitfreshanddriendly.org.

For more information about Saturday’s events, call 828-9250140.

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Polk district court results In Polk County District Court Johnny Ernest Hamrick was held May 23 with Judge Pete convicted of failure to wear seat Knight presiding, 108 cases were belt - front seat. Hamrick was fined heard. Some cases were continued, $25.50 and court costs. dismissed or sent to superior court.

Samantha Scot Harrison was The following persons were con- convicted of providing fictitious victed of a crime (names are given information to an officer and possesas they appear in court records): sion of stolen goods/property. HarRobin Godfrey Bishop was rison was sentenced to three days convicted of simple possession of in jail with credit for time served. a schedule VI controlled substance.

Fred Samuel Juistice was conBishop was sentenced to one year victed of level 5 driving while unsupervised probation and court impaired. Juistice was sentenced to costs. one year unsupervised probation, Jey Taylor Compton Jr was con- one day in jail, a $100 fine and victed of speeding 74 mph in a 65 court costs. mph zone. Compton was fined $30 Jennifer Kay Keller was conand court costs. victed of reckJassmen Jaless driving to Court Results quin Counts was endanger. Keller convicted of failwas sentenced to ure to wear seat belt - front seat and 18 months unsupervised probation, child not in rear seat. Counts was a $50 fine and court costs.

Kristen Pearl McGuinn was fined $50 and court costs.

Jorge L. Davila was convicted convicted of assault on governof consumption of alcohol by a ment official/employee, resisting 19/20-year-old. Davila was sen- public officer and intoxicated and tenced to one year unsupervised disruptive. McGuinn was sentenced to 30 days in jail with 18 probation and court costs.

Billy Glenn Davis was convicted days of credit.

Vadim Petrovic Moroz was of speeding 74 mph in a 65 mph zone. Davis was fined $40 and convicted of drink beer/wine while driving. Moroz was sentenced to court costs.

Matthew Dylan Dyer was con- one year unsupervised probation, victed of felony breaking and or a $25 fine and court costs.

Walter Ronald Smith was conentering, injury to real property and misdemeanor breaking and or victed of speeding 98 mph in a 65 entering. Dyer was sentenced to mph zone. Smith as sentenced to two years supervised probation, two one year unsupervised probation, days in jail, $1,000 in restitution, a a $98 fine and court costs.

Dwight Michael Ward was con$100 fine and court costs.

Efren E. Escobardeleon was victed of felony larceny, obtaining convicted of speeding 96 mph in a property under false pretense and 65 mph zone. Escobardeleon was misdemeanor larceny. Ward was sentenced to one year unsupervised sentenced to two years supervised probation, a $98 fine and court probation, $3,200 in restitution, a $100 fine and court costs. costs.

Bulmaro Calde Zizumbo was Ryan Franso was convicted of speeding 95 mph in a 65 mph convicted of speeding 94 mph in a zone. Franso was fined $95 and 65 mph zone. Zizumbo was fined $94 and court costs. court costs.

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months of training before relocating to F.E. Warren AFB in Cheyene, Wyo. for up to three years.

While at the academy, Ollis played football and rugby. This season the rugby team finished

5-2, with their only losses coming against eventual national champion BYU and national playoff qualifier Utah. Ollis was recognized as this year’s rugby team MVP, after helping the team to a no. 8 national ranking.

– article submitted

by Bruce Ollis

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Pictured from left: Helen Gilbert, Second Wind Hall of Fame recipient, and Paul Sutherland, president of the Steps to HOPE board of directors. (photo by Debra Backus)

Helen Gilbert named to Second Wind Hall of Fame Paul Sutherland, Steps to HOPE board of directors president, presented the Second Wind Hall of Fame designation to Helen Gilbert at a recent board of directors meeting.

Gilbert has been an active board member and fundraiser for Steps to HOPE for many years.

She also formed the Foxy Ladies Luncheon Club – a group of ladies who get together six times a year for lunch. These ladies have raised money through various projects for Steps to HOPE, Hospice and Relay for Life.

Gilbert was co-chairman for the 2011 Home Tour for the Green Blades Garden Club and helps with the harvest festival for the Congregational Church in Tryon.

The Second Wind Hall of Fame recognizes those who have contributed their time and talents to at least three organizations after retirement.

For more information, contact Larry Poe, P.O. Box 711, Tryon, N.C. 28782.

– article submitted

by Debra Backus

Saluda Center bridge results from games played May 21 Bridge winners at Saluda Center on May 21 were: First: Marcia Burns and Talley Wannamaker Second: Veevee Blackshear and John Ross Third: Pinckney Clement

and Bill Rearick Games are played each Monday at 1:30 p.m., with a session on bidding and conventions at 12:45 p.m. A partner is guaranteed.

- article submitted

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EAT HEALTHY - Get your discount voucher at the health fair or from any of the trail head hosts and redeem it at the Farmers’ Market which will be open from 8 am – 2 pm. There will be food demonstrations by the Cooperative Extension from noon - 2 pm.

GO FOR A HIKE - 9 am - noon, celebrate National Trail Day. Hosts will meet you at the following trail heads with a map of places to walk/hike in Polk County: § Tom Raymond Trail Behind St. Luke’s Hospital § Polk County Recreation Complex Trail § Polk Central Elementary School Nature Trail § Donald Ross Trail at Lake Lure § Norman Wilder Forest Trail § Vaughn Creek Greenway

LEARN ABOUT HEALTH - 11 am - 2 pm, St. Luke’s Hospital is hosting a community health and information fair (in the rear parking lot near the ER entrance). Free health screenings and fun activities for kids are planned including a bounce house, slide, tour an ambulance, enter the fire department smokehouse and MORE! GO FOR A SWIM - 4 - 6 pm, Polk County Recreation Department will host an open house with free swimming and cook out at Gibson Park pool!

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New N.C. law blocks involuntary annexations The N.C. General Assembly again has approved legislation to block involuntary annexations in the state.

Legislators adopted last year a bill that offered property owners a petition process for stopping proposed annexations. However, several cities sued the state and a judge overturned the petition authority earlier this year.

State legislators immediately began working on new bills against involuntary annexations. House bill H5, approved by a 66-50 margin this week, reverses recent annexations in nine cities, while House bill H925 gives residents of a proposed annexation area a chance to vote on the annexation.

Supporters of municipal annexations say the new laws effectively end a half-century of policy that permitted involuntary annexations, which allowed cities to absorb adjoining areas as they become more urban. Kelli Kukura of the N.C. League of Municipalities said last week that “if this harmful legislation becomes law, balanced growth will be gone.”

Bill H5, expected to reverse recent annexations effective July 1, is not subject to a veto from the governor. Bill H925 could face a governor’s veto, but it passed by veto-proof margins in both the House and Senate.

– source: www.fayobserver. com, 5-30-12

The hospitals won most of the suits, allowing them to place liens on patients’ homes.

The poll of 600 voters, done between May 11 and May 13, found that 77 percent opposed the practice of collecting unpaid bills through liens. Only 14 percent of those surveyed supported the use of liens.

Carolinas HealthCare System and Wilkes Regional Medical Center filed more than 24,000 of the lawsuits over the five-year period researched by the newspapers. Carolinas HealthCare says it provides care to anyone who needs it and files lawsuits only when people fail to answer repeated requests for payment. The health care company said it does not force patients from their homes, but collects after patients die or sell their houses.

The poll also found a majority of those surveyed believe hospitals should be required to state publicly their policies regarding charity care. Many of the hospitals’ policies for free and reduced care are not clearly stated, according to N.C. Policy Watch.

– source: Charlotte Observer, 5-15-12

Around the Region

*** North Carolinians think hospitals should not be allowed to place liens on patients’ homes to collect unpaid bills, according to a survey

by N.C. Policy Watch. The survey was conducted by the watchdog group after an investigation by the Charlotte Observer and Raleigh News & Observer found that hospitals in North Carolina filed more than 40,000 bill-collection lawsuits between 2006 and 2010.

*** North Carolina was one of eight states granted this week a waiver from the federal “No Child Left Behind” requirements. The U.S. Department of Education granted the waivers in exchange for commitments to develop new accountability systems that track how well schools are preparing students for graduation and higher education.

North Carolina officials submitted a plan to develop higher standards for English and math, increase access for students with disabilities to educational resources, and implement a program for turning around low-performing schools.

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• Around region

*** The SyFy show “Hollywood Treasures” has acquired the mill village where “The Hunger Games” movie was filmed and plans to sell it at auction soon, according to the Hickory Daily Record. The asking price for the Henry River Mill Village is $1.4 million. The deadline to submit sealed auction bids through Los Angeles-based Profiles in History is July 31.

Wade Shepherd, the former owner of the property, said he hopes whoever buys the village will preserve it. The village, located in eastern Burke County near Hildebran, N.C. will be featured in a June 5 show of “Hollywood Treasures.

– source: www.startribune.com, 5-29-12

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The state’s new standards also include graduation rates as an accountability measure, along with dropout rates.

N.C. Governor Bev Perdue said the state’s new education standards will provide more flexibility to narrow achievement gaps, increase equity and “improve the educational outcomes for all students.”

North Carolina is one of 26 states that submitted waiver requests. The U.S. Department of Education, which previously granted waivers to 11 states, says the waivers are a temporary solution until the decade-old No Child Left Behind law can be updated.

– source: www. newsobserver.com, 5-29-12 *** Raleigh-Durham-Cary is one of the “geekiest” metro areas in the country, according to Forbes. The North Carolina metro area was in the top five of the magazine’s list of “America’s Top 20 Geekiest Cities.”

Forbes noted the substantial employment base provided by Research Triangle, along with the area’s universities. The magazine adds that Raleigh-Durham-Cary has the third highest percentage in the country of adults with at least a bachelor’s degree.

– source: www.newsobserver, com, www.forbes.com, 5-23-12 *** Cape Hatteras is one of the top 10 beaches in America, according to the latest ranking by “Dr. Beach” professor Stephen P. Leatherman of Florida International University.

Cape Hatteras took the 10th spot in the ranking, now in its 22nd year.

The 2012 ranking was headed

by Coronado Beach in San Diego, Calif. Kahanamoku Beach in Waikiki, Honolulu came in second, while Main Beach in East Hampton, N.Y. was third. Kiawah Island, S.C. took the ninth spot.

The rankings are based on the environmental quality of the beaches and safety for swimmers.

– source: www.dailypress.com, 5-25-12

Around the Region

*** Music legend Doc Watson died at the age of 89 this week after suffering complications following a recent surgery at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. Watson, blind since infancy, lived most of his life near the Deep Gap community where he was born in 1923.

His father made him a banjo when he was 10, and he learned how to play from a neighbor. His flawless flatpicking style eventually became emulated by many musicians across a wide range of musical styles. As a result, Watson was influential in transforming the guitar from a background rhythm instrument to a lead instrument for acoustic music.

The eight-time Grammy winner was honored in 2004 with a lifetime achievement award. Watson also received a National Heritage Fellowship in 1988 and helped develop Merlefest, an annual bluegrass festival that has become one of the top acoustic-music events in the country. On June 30 the N.C. Museum of Art plans to honor Watson with a “Celebrating Doc” event that will feature Holt, Deep River Rising and other acts.

– source: www.newsobserver. com, 5-28-12

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New butterfly garden to celebrate National Garden Week Magnolia Garden Club has renovated the Trade Street planter in Tryon on the corner across from Stott’s Ford. The club has maintained the planter for a number of years and members can often be seen watering the plants during the summer months.

Butterflies play an important part in the food web. The larvae eat leaves and in turn are eaten by many birds and reptiles. Butterflies are also known to pollinate flowers as they go from one flower to another. Many species of butterflies are endangered. With this in mind, the garden club members chose annuals, perennials and wildflowers to provide a source of nectar for butterflies in the area. Flowers included in the planter are bee balm, black-eyed Susans, butterfly weed, daylily, liatris, purple coneflower, yarrow and Joe Pye weed. The flowers selected bloom from late spring through fall to make sure the butterflies will be able to find food

for as long as possible.

Butterfly gardens are generally located in a sunny location, because butterflies need sun to keep their bodies warm enough so they can fly. Butterflies need both nectar and larval food to live and reproduce. Many larval sources are located near the planter including, dogwood, elm, oak, tulip poplar, clover, violets, nettle and vetch.

If you are interested in planning a butterfly garden for your home, information is available through N.C. State University, www.ces.ncsu.edu, or through the Polk County extension office at 828-894-8218.

Magnolia members include Ruth Ann Arledge, Judy Banks, Elizabeth Burrell, Peggy Constance, Peggy Edwards, Shirley Edwards, Carol Lawrence and Sheila Miller.

- article submitted

by Judy Banks

Carol Lawrence surveys the butterfly gardent the Magnolia Garden Club has created in the Trade Street planter, located on the corner across from Stott’s Ford in Tryon. (photo submitted by Judy Banks)

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SAVE THE DATE: JUNE 9TH, Green Fields community-wide barn/garage/tag sale. 8- 2. 4 miles from Exit 1 towards Route 9 on Landrum Road.

For getting rid of underbrush, clearing land, trenches, driveways, digging out existing basements for repairs & grading & tear down old 1 story buildings. Call Rod Slater: (828) 817-6238 or (828) 863-4551.

Lost May 15 in the vicinity of Mountain Page Rd., Saluda, NC a calico cat answering to the name of "Zoe", wearing pink collar. $100 reward offered.

Contact Saluda Dog Society @749-1332

GARAGE SALES

4 Family Yard Sale June 1 & 2nd, from 8 AM until, located at 213 Boyce St., Landrum. (2 block behind Landrum Vet. Hosp) We have a little bit of everything- too many Huge Yard Sale Sat 6/02, things to mention!

8:30 til 1pm Camping, bikBIG yard sale on Sat. ing, swimming items, nice June 2nd. Variety of items outside chairs, linens, including some furniture. small appliances, furniExcellent prices. 4000 ture, you name it, we Peniel Rd. Begins @ 7am. probably have it.

1230 Fox Mtn Rd, ColumColumbus Baptist Church bus Children and Youth Yard Sale And Hot Dog Sale.

MOVING SALE Saturday, June 2, 2012 Friday, June 1 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. ALL White Oak Village Apts.

PROCEEDS GO TOApt. 501 (Downstairs) WARD CAMP. 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Small Oriental Rugs, WaCommunity-wide Yard terford Stemware, Cam and Bake Sale phor Chest, Rd. Glass Tryon United Methodist Top Dining Table + 4 Church 195 New Market Chairs, Buffet, Tea Cart, Saturday, June 2, 8 – 1 2 Chippendale Style “Any and everything” Chairs, T.V., BookGREAT BARGAINS! shelves, Tables, Lamps, 195 New Market Rd. Chests, Women's ClothGarage Sale Sat. 6/2, ing, 2 Shoji Screens, Mir8am-3pm. 263 Blanton rors, Lg. Oval Brass Tray St., Columbus. (Just past Table, China, Sil. Plate.

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Electric stove w/ hood, Please Be Courteous large BBQ grill, TV, lamps, When Parking! furniture, clothes, tools & antiques. Lots of good Raise your hand stuff!

Huge Onsite Estate Auction Saturday, June 9th 10:00AM West Point Farms Event Center at 1887 Union Rd, Rutherfordton, NC. Golden Memories Auction along with Mercer Auction Company will be auctioning vehicles and personal property belonging to the West Point Event Center in Rutherfordton, NC. Vehicles include a Dodge Ram 2500 PU, Kubota B21 Tractor with front end loader and backhoe, Kubota B2400 Tractor, Massey Ferguson 175

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Tag Sale - Everything marked to sale!

Saturday 8 - until. D/R table w/ 8 chairs, Beds, Parlor Set, Lots and lots of dishes, pottery, and lladro.

On Ashville Hwy. btw Tryon and Landrum.

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Yard Sale - Sat. June 2 & Sun. June 3. 7am - until.

708 Clearwater Rd. Landrum, SC

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Saluda Construction: Grading, landscaping, driveways, land clearing, underbrushing, property maint. Stone, mulch, licensed, insured, bonded.

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SPECIALIZED SERVICES Brandburn Oil Company, We Pump Out #1 and #2.

Heating Oil and Diesel Oil. Call 864-608-1779.

PAINTING PIERCE PAINTING & FLOOR SANDING Specializing in Exterior Painting - Quality Work Call Gene 864-357-5222 Professional Painting, Rock Work & Carpentry.

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Many reliable references available. Call (828) 859 5565 or (828) 817 -3287.

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Yard Sale, Wed, Thurs, BEST CARTAGE has the following Fri., May 30-June 1. Anis seeking qualified openings: tique toys, dolls, doll CDL CLASS A DRIVERS * RN houses, tools, speakers, to run out of Shelby, NC. * CNA computer equip., furniture, Must have two years Revere Ware/dishes, * Hospice Liaison tractor trailer experience. clothes, shoes, embroiAverage miles will be *Palliatibe Care dery linens, curtains, etc.

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Administrative Assistant OME car tow bar, trailer, blue Could be out as much as For more information or hammock. 215 Woodland MPROVEMENT 5 days, but probably will to apply, please visit Drive, Columbus, 894get back through Shelby "Ruby, my 3 yr old on average 2-3 times per our website at 7022. granddaughter says: "My week. Will most likely start www.hocf.org Papa Matt is so nice & he late in the day each day EOE can fix anything." So, if around noon to 3pm and you need yard work, paintRTS RAFTS make night time deliveries ing, light plumbing, electri- at grocery warehouses. cal, garage, attic or base(This is not hauling OOM O ENT For Sale: Large Collec- ment cleaned out, call groceries, therefore no tion of Amelia Watson Papa Matt (828) 859-7624 touch freight to the driver).

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CABINS Owner Liquidating NC mountain property 5.32 acres w/creek $32,900, log cabin shell w/land $89,900, pvt 3.54 wooded acres $17,900, 1.23 level acres $8,900. Won’t last 866-738-5522 Studio cedar-shake cabin with loft in quiet Landrum neighborhood.

Perfect for 1-2 ppl.

1BR/1BA. $450/mo, poss. lease to own. Owner financing available. 828329-6971.

HOUSES FOR SALE 2700 sq. ft. home on 1.40 AC. Located in Sunny View. 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. $179,900 Call 864-978-7983 and leave call back information.

Handyman Special in Landrum. First $45000 takes it. Will finance. (828) 859-6018

HOUSES FOR RENT 2 BR, 1 BA HOUSE FOR RENT IN TRYON’S OLD HUNTING COUNTRY. 1,200 sq. furnished guest house featuring living/dining rm combo w/fireplace, full kit, 1 extra lg bdrm & 1 regular size, lg screened in front porch and stone patio. Water and landscaping included. $900.00 mth. Call 305-494-5344 Big, beautiful 3BR, 3.5BA home w/ 2 Car garage in Morgan Chapel Village, Columbus. $900/ mo + security & references. Also option to buy. Call: (828)859-6018.

Lake Lanier Cottage.

Fully Furnished, 1 Br, LR, Kit, Ba., Patio & Front Porch. Water furnished. $650/mo 864-598-0004 Lynn - Skyuka area - 2 bdrm, 1 bth. Good, simple home, w / d. Convenient. $550 / mo Thousand Pines 828-859-5858

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Tryon - Lynn - 3-4 Bdrm, 2 bth, Remodeled kitchen, sunroom off master, woodstove, w/d, nice yard, shop/studio. $950/mo.

Thousand Pines 828-859-5858 Tryon-In Town- 2 Bdrm, 1 Bth smaller home, quiet and private, stacked w/d, ht & a/c, $550/mo Thousand Pines 828-859-5858

Apartment - Town CoDAYLILIES lumbus - 2 Bdrm, 1.5 bth.

- CAMPOBELLO Located on quiet street.

DAYLILIES NOW IN Updated. Cheap utilities. BLOOM . We're downsizw/d $525 / mo. Thousand ing but several hundred Pines 828-859-5858 daylily plants are available now. Gardens open 9am till dusk & weekends Apartment - Townhouse through bloom season.

Lynn- 2 bdrm, 1 bth. CANTRELL GARDENS, Bright, Eat-in kitchen, loft, 275 Cantrell St. Behind w/d, $525 / mo Thousand District One Schools OfPines 828-859-5858 fices. (864) 468-4284.

Wonderful 1 Bdr Cottage. Living / Dining Tryon Upstairs Apt. AY EED Room, Upgraded Lots of windows. Claw-ft Kitchen, Hardwood tub w/ shower. Central EED RAIN Floors, Terrace. Inheat/AC. Quiet cul-de-sac, cludes heat & hot water. close to town. All utilities Horse quality hay. Fescue $600 / mo 864-415-3548 and orchard mix. Put up included. $595/mo. dry. $4.25 per bale in the 828-817-0755. barn. Call 828-817-5768

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MOBILE HOME SALES 3 New Homes under $33,000!

Call Now for details 667-2529 14x80 for only $32,113! Spacious with Style. Call 667-2529 for details.

APARTMENTS 1 BR on Private Horse Farm in Green Creek.

Completely Furnished, Beautiful Setting, No Smokers, Gentle Pets Ok. $650/month, $500 deposit, includes utilities, satellite.

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FAST SERVICE. LAKE LANIER, TRYON: (828) 289 - 4938.

Vacation lake front furnished rentals.

Time available for daily/weekly/ UTO ARTS monthly. Call Paul Pullen, Town and Country RealCCESSORIES tors. 828-817-4642.

2 ATV Four Wheelers, New tires & 1 winth. $1200 for one & $1000 ESTAURANTS for the other. Call 828-863-4551 or 828-8176238 for more info.

Rick Fowler’s Hogback Mountain Bar-B-Q Hwy 176 Grambling SC will be open 9:00 - 5:00 OLF ARTS Memorial Day Selling Pecan-smoked port, beef brisket, and baby back E-Z Golf Cart, gas powribs, along with side items. ered, top, windshield, rear seat, nice, clean $2200 864-472-4043 Call 864-457-3989

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be open from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. The polling place(s) will be located at: • Tryon 123 Harmon Field Cabin 299 Harmon Field Rd. Tryon • Saluda 4 Saluda Fire Dept 199 Walnut St Saluda • Cooper Gap 5 Sunny View School 86 School Rd Mill Spring NC 28756 • White Oak 6 Mill Spring Fire Dept 66 School Rd Mill Spring • Columbus 7 Polk County High School 1691 E NC Hwy 108 Columbus • Columbus 8 ICC 1255 W Mills St Columbus • Green Creek 9 Green Creek Family Life Center 99 Sheilds Dr Columbus NC

The Polk County Board of Elections will meet at 2 p.m. on July 17th to begin counting absentees.

However results will not be made public until polls close at 7:30 pm.

investigate a grievance filed regarding the Town’s CDBG rehabilitation grant affecting West Livingston Street and to discuss the Morris Rehabilitation Initiative.

AUTOMOTIVE 1981 Mercedes 380SL 76000 miles, Silver w/ black leather interior, 2 tops, no air. Asking $7500 Call 954-232-0255 2004 GMC Box Truck 175,000 miles new brakes, ew tires, very well taken care of $3,900 Call 828-817-4758

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All residents of the Polk Tryon Daily Bulletin County who are regis- June 1, 2012 tered to vote with the Polk County Board of SPECIAL MEETING Elections may vote in this election. Voters who are previously registered All interested individuals need not re-register for are invited to attend the public meeting. Please this election. call Susan Bell, Town For additional informa- Clerk at 828-859-6654 if tion contact the Polk you have questions about Board of Elections at: the meeting or if you 828-894-8181. need special accommodations for the meeting.

Rebecca Kennedy, Chairman LEGAL NOTICE Polk County Board of Elections The annual report of

Absentee ballots are allowed... Requests for an Home grown Beets, Sa- absentee ballot must be Tryon Daily Bulletin lon Hair Dryer (new). Re- made in writing and re- June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and placement parts for dolls, ceived in the Polk County July 6, 13 kiln.828-863-4985 or Board of Elections office 828-899-4985 beginning June 1 ELECTIONS through 5:00 p.m. on July 10. Absentee voting may EGALS LEGAL NOTICE presently apply and as soon as we receive abLEGAL NOTICE Town of Tryon sentee ballots we will Notice of Special mail, voted ballots are Notice of Called Meeting due back in the Board of Second Primary Town of Tryon Board Elections Office by 5 pm Election of Commissioners on July 16 2012.

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One-stop voting will be Town of Tryon Fire DeA Primary Election will held in the Board of Elec- partment be held on July 17th 2012 tions office Beginning 301 N. Trade Street (bein the County of Polk June 28th 8:30 - 5p,m. hind Town Hall) North Carolina to vote on Monday - Friday and the Tuesday June 5, 2012, Democrat Commissioner only Saturday is July 14th 9:00 AM of Labor, Republican NC 9:00-1 pm.

Lt Governor, NC ComThe Town of Tryon missioner of Insurance Day). Canvass Day will Board of Commissioners and NC Superintendent be held July 24th at 11 will have a special called of Public Insttruction, a.m. in the Polk Board of meeting on Tuesday, Democrat, Republican Elections Office in Co- June 5, 2012 at 9:00 AM and Unaffiliated regis- lumbus. at the Tryon Fire Departtered voters will be alment. The purpose of lowed to vote. Polls will this meeting shall be to

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On May 3, PAC Land Protection Specialist Pam Torlina worked with FENCE board member Gretchen Verbonic and FENCE staff members Joey Thompson and Roy Flores to plant the rescued natives on the FENCE property. “There was an area on the FENCE property that is in need of restoring, so it seemed like a perfect fit,� Torlina said.

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Stop Hunger food packing event June 2 at Harmon Field Volunteers from the community will gather Saturday, June 2 at the open air gymnasium at Harmon Field to package food for shipment to hungry school children in Haiti.

The first shift will pack food from 8:30-10:30 a.m., and the second shift will work from 10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Anyone who would like to join in the effort is welcome.

Area churches, the Congregational Church, Holy Cross Episcopal, Tryon First Baptist, Tryon Presbyterian, Trinity Lutheran, and many individuals from the community provided funds to purchase and pack 40,000 meals for shipment to Haiti. These joined the Kiwanis Club and the sponsoring Rotary Club of Tryon in making this a community event.

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Volunteers pack food at the 2011 Stop Hunger Now event at Harmon Field in Tryon. (photo submitted by Charles McKeller)

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Madison Alexander, winner of the newly established R. Gorden Threlfall four-year scholarship, with Rotarians Don Lyons (left) and Paul Sutherland. (photo submitted by Paul Sutherland)

Rotary Club announces 2012 scholarships, honors The Rotary Club of Tryon recently announced its scholarships and awards for graduating seniors at Polk County High School. The club selected the following recipients from a large number of applicants. The total value over the life of all the scholarships and awards is $26,700.

Madison Alexander is the initial winner of the R. Gorden Threlfall four-year scholarship sponsored by the Rotary Club of Tryon. The scholarship was established to honor Gorden

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Threlfall, who was president of the club at the time of his recent untimely death in April.

Allison Clayton is the winner of the Frank Ortiz Service Above Self award. This cash award of $1,000 recognizes the senior whose service to the community embodies the principles of service above self.

Other scholarship winners included Caleb Wilson, Anna Koenig, Alexandria Stott, Brittany Twitty and Brandy Smith. – article submitted

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Allison Clayton, winner of the Frank Ortiz Service Above Self award, with Rotarians Don Lyons (left) and Paul Sutherland. (photo submitted

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Rotary Club scholarship and award winners: Back row: Rotarian Don Lyons (left), Caleb Wilson, Anna Koenig and Madison Alexander. Front row: Alexandria Stott (left), Allison Clayton, Brittany Twitty and Rotarian Paul Sutherland. (photo submitted by Paul Sutherland)

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The benefits of Vitamin D

Vitamin D supplementation ferent ways. seems all the rage these days. Do 1. Through our diet, from sourcwe really need to take it? How es like salmon, mackerel, tuna, much is necessary? How much is sardines, or cod liver oil (the richest too much? First, what is this nutri- dietary source). Small amounts are ent, and what can it do for us? added to most dairy products.

2x1 Vitamin D is often considered 2. From dietary supplements.

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Children who don’t get enough In fact several studies show vitamin D often develop rickets fewer incidents of autoimmune or other skeletal deformities, as disease and multiple sclerosis in well as malformed teeth. Adults those who live closest to the equawho don’t get sufficient amounts tor. Now, don’t get me wrong. I’m may suffer from “osteomalacia,� not suggesting you become a sun or bone softening. For this reason, worshiper. It takes very little sun vitamin D is used for preventing exposure to produce vitamin D. falls and fractures in folks at risk For some, as little as five minutes, for osteoporosis. twice a week.

Vitamin D may help arm the If you’re already tan or have immune system, preventing au- darker skin, it may take 15-20 toimmune diseases, and helping minutes, and if you’re black, it prevent cancers, say scientists takes six times the sun exposure from the university of Colorado to produce vitamin D. Denver School of Medicine, MasIf you’re going to use supplesachusetts General Hospital and mentation, I recommend 600iu Children’s Hospital Boston. It may daily of vitamin D3 for ages 1-65.

Domestic Abuse Intervention Program reduce risk for developing multiple For those 66 and older, 800iu. For 26-week education for the abuser (male or female), teaching about power and control, responsibility sclerosis, and play a key role in those vitamin D deficient, upper for one’s actions, and non-violent conflict resolution. helping the brain to keep working limits can be as high as 10,000iu, well in later life. but only under a doctor’s recomNurturing Parenting Program Vitamin D has been shown to mendation and direct supervision.

12-week course offering fresh perspectives and reduce the risk of developing rheuRemember Vitamin D is fat insights to parents who might be challenged by or matoid arthritis in women. Also, soluble, and it’s stored in the liver, struggling with childrearing.

- pageintake 7 of vitamin D has been so levels can accumulate, and reach Youth Groups for referred adolescents 0TFN3TUEhigher associated with a reduced risk of toxic levels. Too much vitamin D Character and skills-building classes with breast cancer in women. One form can also cause a condition called limited enrichment activities. of vitamin D known as “calcitrol� “hypercalcemia,� where blood Family Mediation or “calcipotriene� can be applied calcium levels rise too high. This Healthy communication techniques for adolescents, directly to the skin for a particular can cause renal failure as well as teens and parents. type of psoriasis. damage to organs.

Well, now we know some of Also, when taking vitamin D, For information about programs offered at the great stuff vitamin D can do for ask your doctor to monitor your Steps to HOPE, call Ruth Richardson, 894-2340. us, but how much do we actually status if you are living with any need, how much should we take, chronic liver or kidney disorder. and how much is unsafe. First of Diet or exercise question? all, five forms of vitamin D have Email me at dwcrocker77@gmail. been discovered, D1, D2, D3, D4 com or visit fitness4yourlife.org. and D5, but D2 (ergocalciferol) David Crocker of Landrum has “The mission of Steps to HOPE is to create a community and D3 (cholecalciferol) seem to been a nutritionist and personal free from the violence of domestic and sexual abuse be most important to humans. through education, advocacyand victim assistance.�

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You are cordially invited to handle food waste, sweat profusely and work late into the night June 8 and 9, during the Blue Ridge Barbecue and Music Festival. For more information or to volunteer, all 828 859-7427. (photo submitted by Cindy Walker)

Local trout waters open June 2 The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission plans June 2 to open almost 65 miles of waterways, including the Green River in Polk County, classified as delayedharvest trout waters.

Hatchery-supported regulations allow the waters to remain open through Sept. 30. There are no bait

restrictions or minimum size limits during this time, although anglers are restricted to seven fish per day.

Delayed-harvest trout waters are posted with diamond-shaped, black-and-white signs. For more information, visit www.ncwildlife. org. – source: www.ncwildlife.org

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Bringing home a new cat for mom

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Well, of course we had to get “This one seems to like me,” her a new cat. she said, motioning to a glossy My mother, I mean. black wise guy, lying on his back Having lost the love of her life, and attacking her pocketbook.

Chloe, a 12 year old tabby, on “Oh, but this one just meowed at Mother’s Day, my mother stoutly me!” she added, scratching the proclaimed that, at 90, she was too chin of a blonger-haired tuxedo. old to have another cat.

“What about this one?” I asked, “It wouldn’t be fair to the cat,” depositing a quiet, diminutive she explained over the phone. calico into her arms. Mom lowered “What if it became very attached her face to ‘Mia,’ who raised hers to me and then I died?” with unbridled affection and began “Paul and I would take it,” I to purr against her chest. replied. “It’s not like we don’t have “I think this is the one,” Mom room on the farm.” announced, looking down into “Well, that’s a thought...” she the dearest amber eyes. “Would mused. you like to come My brother home with me, “I’m Just l i t t l e p u s s ? suggested giving her a kitten but you like Saying…” Would that, I feared, was me to be your a bit too much. new mommy?”

by Pam Stone Kittens, I can tell Mia did inyou from experideed go home ence, are far more interested in with Mom. She’s entirely unsuitbatting the end of your nose with able: not an older cat at all, in a paw at two in the morning, rather fact, probably around a year and than sleeping, and any movement recently spayed. She would melt beneath the sheets is interpreted any dog lover’s heart and having as the scampering of mice which lived in crowded conditions for the must be attacked, repeatedly. No, past two months, is delighted to be a nice, older, cat that would like roaming Mom’s apartment which, to apply for position of chief lap- comparatively, must feel as though sitter was far more appropriate. she’s moved into a Walmart.

After a routine doctor’s visit, “I think I was given the wrong we swung by the local shelter in cat,” said Mom, this morning, durColumbus, where my mother en- ing our phone call. “This one won’t tered a small room with a concrete stop tearing around the house!” floor, an enormous window, and “The folks at the shelter said it chock full of cats. Easing herself would take about a week for her tentatively into the sole, plastic, to settle in,” I reminded her. “Plus, chair, Mom became an object of she’s young. Time to dig out all of immediate interest to the 15 cats Chloe’s old toys for her.” that had been hitherto sleeping, “Oh! she’s just attacked the grooming or wrestling with each newspaper!” other.

“I’m not surprised.”

“It’s like a feline version of “I hope I don’t die and depress ‘The Birds,’” I said under my her.” breath, watching them descend “I hope you don’t die, either.” upon her, chewing on the tassel of A pause. And then, her loafers, leaping into her lap, “She really is a dear little arching beneath her stroking fin- thing.” gers and winding around her legs.

Of course she is.

Green Creek Hounds holds open house The Green Creek Hounds will hold an open house on Sunday, June 3 from 2-5 p.m. For more

information, call 828-894-5562.

– article submitted

by Colleen Goodwin

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Landrum farmer’s market opens June 2 The Landrum Farmer’s Mar- milk and plants.

The Landrum market is the ket will officially open at 7 a.m. oldest in the o n S a t u r d a y, June 2, near the area and is open Depot on Trade until 10 a.m.

Want to go?

Street in LanPlease turn What: Landrum out and support drum. your local marRev. David Farmer’s Market Eubanks will When: Saturday, June 2 ket. open the market Where: Trade St., Landrum Any new with a “Blessing vendor interested in participatof the Crops.”

The market features fresh, ing may call Joe Cunningham at locally grown or produced veg- 864-457-6585 for information.

- article submitted etables, fruits, herbs, baked and

by Joe Cunningham canned goods, goat cheese and

Letter to the Editor

Take your pick Romney is unsuitable for the U.S. presidency not because he is Mormon and enormously wealthy but because he is an imperialist, a warmonger and is very careless with facts and truth.

For him to blame Obama for the economic crisis is to deny the cause and effect of the Bush/ Cheney years and the economic history since the “Reaganomics” mindset.

If our middle class is further decimated in favor of the wealthy few and business and industry without government

Letter to the Editor

Dog-friendly but not As a new Polk County resident, I love what an animalfriendly place this is, so you can imagine my shock when I was asked to leave the farmers’ market in Columbus on Saturday morning because I had brought my dog (who is well-mannered, leashed and usually carried in my arms).

regulations, we risk anarchy at worst, rampant crime at best.

We have seen it before in American history and the world at large.

Romney appears to be ignorant of constitutional law, foreign affairs, international trade, diplomacy, peacemaking and the legitimate aspirations of other nations and peoples.

Our country can lead in these vital concerns only if we are respected and trusted.

It looks now as though our choice in November will be between a demagogue (Romney) and a statesman (Obama). The world watches.

– Mary Neal Jones, Columbus

There were no signs posted restricting dogs, and frankly, I’ve never been to an outdoor market as a guest or a vendor, be it farmers’ or flea, that didn’t allow dogs.

The market manager was polite when explaining that in the past there had been complaints, and that people had gotten tangled up in leashes (seriously?), but I was extremely disappointed and surprised at such a policy.

– Susan McNabb, Tryon

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There aren’t any lost causes I’d be a fool to believe I the attempt was made. could save them all, but I’ve Last year I told the tale of learned that many can be saved little Jersey, the sweet Chihuasimply because the attempt was hua, that was rescued from a made. puppy mill by my good friend, Tryon Estates was gracious Danielle. I was called in to asenough to allow me to bring sist and today Jersey resides in sweet Jewel to my fund raiser a loving home. In that tale I exand she stole plained that the the hearts of all Chihuahua is Humane Society who attended. one of the most Special Cases Three times she inbred dogs Leonard Rizzo was deemed a from irresponlost cause and sible breeders now is in a loving home with because they are easy keepers proper care. She fills our world and highly desirable. I’ll leave with joy. it to your imagination as to what Kanisha and Katrina, two happens to the deformities that of the three Am-Staff pups that often occur due to this wicked were abandoned at the Hospice practice.

Barn, have been adopted toChloe Mae, a product of gether. They are now residing inbreeding was rescued at 8 with a loving family who have weeks of age and brought home two young boys and DK, a mag- to be loved. No expense was nificent Mastiff that they adore. spared for her care and an I could not save them all but I unbreakable bond was forged do not consider the sister that (Continued on page 25) was lost a lost cause because

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between her and her rescuers.

Now at one year of age, Chloe Mae was due to be spayed and her owner was strapped for money. I deemed it a privilege to help this man who I knew put his heart before his pocketbook.

Chloe Mae was born missing her two front legs and when I brought this beautiful, magnificent little creature into Landrum vet, everyone’s heart stopped. She is a tiny love machine with a heart bigger than her body. She has learned how to hop like a kangaroo on her tiny but powerful rear legs and will lay her body down to rest and gather herself between hops. Holding her in my arms I felt every ounce of love I could muster pour out of me.

Chloe Mae has been spayed and I literally wept as she licked my hand and rolled over for a tummy rub when I went to visit.

My dear friend, Dr. Raines may have a heart attack if she hangs around me too long. “Lennie,” Donna asked, “couldn’t we get her a cart?”

“I’ll ask the owner,” I said, “if he agrees, I’m all for it.”

The owner was excited and all for it, but warned that they are very expensive. I learned that front leg carts are more intricate and expensive than back leg because it is easier for a dog to learn to pull than to push.

Donna has found a company in Massachusetts that may be able to help. Either way I won’t give up trying because there’s no way on earth that I’d consider Chloe Mae a lost cause.

Thanks for listening.

TLT interviewing for summer intern Tryon Little Theater (TLT) will accept applications and interview candidates for a paid summer intern position on Monday, June 11, 2 – 4 p.m., and Tuesday, June 12, 10 a.m. – noon.

Applicants must be at least 15 years old, must be in high school or an equivalent home school program and must live in Polk County or Landrum (29356 zip code).

The position will require the intern to work approximately 20-25 hours per week for six to seven weeks.

The Polk County Community Foundation provided the funding for this position.

For more information, contact TLT at 828-859-2466 or tryonlittletheater@gmail.com or visit www.TLTInfo.org.

– article submitted

by Jody McPherson

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Sixteenth annual Green Creek School reunion to be held June 10 Plans are being made now for the 16th Annual Green Creek School Reunion, which will be The View held on Sunday, From June 10, 2012.

Sandy Plains This all inclusive Opal Sauve reunion will be 863-2437 held at the former school from 2 until 5 p.m. Everyone who was a student or a teacher at Green Creek School is encouraged to come to this reunion, regardless of when, or how long they were there. Families and friends are always welcome.

For the 78 years that Green Creek School was in operation, thousands of students passed through the doors there. Each year, as we gather in the cafeteria of the former school, the excitement and enthusiasm is amazing! Names of the members of the graduating class of Green Greek High School, class of 1942. Front row: (left Happy voices fill the cafeteria as to right) Unknown student, Geneva Horne, Madeline Humphries, Jean Gosnell, Betty Purser, Eula Ridings, old friends meet and greet each Helen Humphries and Frances Henderson. Second row: (left to right) Esther Weaver, Cleo Lowe, Lucille Hall other, sometimes for the first time and Wilma Johnson. Third row: (left to right) Bruce Cantrell, Hoyt McIntire, Harold Skipper, Harold Weaver since they were students there. and Lionell Hall. Back row: Teacher, Maggie Allen, Principal, (unknown) and teacher, (unknown).

Each year, people of all ages stand to sing the school’s Alma Mater The first annual Green Creek Balme (local newspaper editor) died, so the numbers of attendees together, some with their right School Reunion was held on the estimated 400 to 500 people at- get smaller and smaller as each hand over their heart, others with second Sunday in June in 1997. It tended that first reunion. Since that (Continued on page 27) tears glistening. was a huge success. The late Bob time, many former students have

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Stockdale serves as page in Senate Polk County High School student Ben Stockdale recently served as a page for the North Carolina Senate.

Sen. Tom Apodaca sponsored Stockdale, who was appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger of Rockingham County.

Statewide, high school students in grades nine-12th serve as pages

when the general assembly is in session.

They perform valuable duties for senators and their staff by attending regular Senate sessions, committee meetings and assisting with office duties.

Stockdale is the son of Lee and Gail Stockdale of Tryon.

– article submitted

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show your support, and to help find a cure for this dreaded disease.

Our thanks go out to those many volunteers who work so hard to make the Relay for Life celebration possible. We appreciate you all so very much.

If anyone has any pictures of old service stations in Polk County, the Polk County Historical Association would like to copy those pictures for the PCHA Museum in Columbus. In “the old days” most general stores in rural areas had gas pumps in front of the store building, sometimes with a porch between the gas pumps and the store. If you have any old pictures that we can copy, please call George Comparetto at 828-8595251, Al Creasy at 828-894-6365, or call me at 828-863-2437.

Happy Birthday to Julie Horne, Leah Linder, Robert Durham, Marche Pittman, Edith Rodgers, Billy Price, Gwen Sain, Chris Linder, Arnold Gee, Dorothy Greenway, Richie McCormick and Carroll Riddle. Among those celebrating wedding anniversaries this month are Lynn and Jerry Waddell, Evelyn and Arnold Gee, Jodi and Johnny Shytle, and Linda and Donald Hardin. Congratulations to all of you!

If you have news of this area, please call me at 828-863-2437.

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year passes, but each year, we have some former students present who haven’t attended a reunion before.

Former students attending from past years traveled from many states, including California, New Mexico, Louisiana, Texas, Maine, New York, Georgia, Florida, Utah, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. If you, your family or friends have ties to Green Creek School, come to this reunion on June 10. You will be glad you did.

Other people in Polk County that need your support are the hundreds of cancer survivors and their caregivers. Please come to the annual Relay For Life celebration at Polk County Middle School on Friday, June 1 at 6 p.m. This celebration will begin with a Survivor’s Lap at about 6:15 p.m. when cancer survivors are honored as they walk (or ride) around the track. This Relay For Life celebration is so important to cancer survivors. Each year, hundreds of healthy people attend to show that they care, but in many cases, family members of those survivors don’t come. So please, if you know someone who has had cancer, or who has lost their battle with cancer, please come to

Community-wide Yard and Bake Sale

Tryon United Methodist Church - 195 New Market Saturday, June 2, 2012, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

“Any and everything” GREAT BARGAINS!

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Polk Central students honored for writing

These students had their writing selection chosen to be featured on “Writing Space” at Polk Central Elementary during the month of May. Pictured are front row, left to right: Shane Parker, Clay Davis, Citlhaly Villegas-Guerrero, Dede Simpson, Maggie Gowan, Kristan Reedy and Sydnee Edwards. Middle row: Maddie Lawter, Lali Ramirez-Camacho, Sasha Walker, Bryson Rickman, Nathalie Ramirez and Katie CampuzanoGomez. Back row: Marissa Twitty, Aisha Hicks, Alex Ramirez-Bautista, Kalob Jackson, Logan Bradley, Trey Thompson, Jasmine Sam, Julian Luck and George Bradley. (photo submitted by Lisa Pritchard)

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Launch of Life in our Foothills Last Friday the Tryon Daily faith, investing with us in an Bulletin launched Life in our untested and unproven prodFoothills, a monthly lifestyle s uct. Your support has made the magazine, with hopes of a warm magazine possible.

If you haven’t seen a copy reception. Our staff quietly began delivering them throughout of Life in Our Foothills yet, the area and we waited with it is a magazine for and about the people of eager hopes to Landrum, Polk hear your reacPublisher’s County, Tryon tion.

Notebook a n d S a l u d a .

Much to our Designed to delight, notes

by Betty Ramsey make you smile and comments – to remind you of “congratulations,” “it’s wonderful,” “thank why you moved here or why you,” and “can we get more you never left.

The magazine is distributed copies” began to pour in almost free at more than 100 locations immediately.

I am blessed with a talented throughout the readership area: staff, and they don’t always get restaurants, retail stores, doctor/ the credit they deserve from real estate offices and more. their boss. Their talent, time, If you want it mailed to your effort and teamwork brought the home, we also offer subscripmagazine together and made it tions for just $22 a year. If you a success. Thank you to each can’t find a copy, please stop by and everyone on our staff for a the office at 16 N. Trade Street and we’ll be happy to give you job well done.

I also want to thank our one, as long as supplies last. advertisers who took a leap of Hurry – they are going fast!

Youth revival at Brookwood Park A youth revival, God’s Jubilee with his children, will be held June 7-8 at 7 p.m. at Brookwood Park in Landrum.

There will also be another fun day held for children Saturday,

June 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the park.

Food, games and other activities will be involved. For more information, call Rev. James Chauncey Hill at 828-748-9907.

– article submitted

TWGA results for events played May 29 The Tryon Women’s Golf Association event for the day on May 29 at the Tryon Country Club was Captain’s Choice.

The winning team, with a score of 31, included Anne Connolly, June Current, Sarah Potter and Cynthia Terwilliger. Golf was followed by the monthly luncheon/meeting, co-chaired

by Dee White and Lib McKeller.

Members are reminded that in June through October, the starting times will be moved up

to 8 a.m. for 18-holers and 8:30 a.m. for 9-holers.

On June 5 the event will be low gross, low net, low putts and closest to the pin on hole no. 9.

June 19 was chosen as the next date for the newly established monthly pizza party following golf.

Members should sign up at the pro shop for all events.

- article submitted

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Fear and governance, the MRPO Any astute observer or participant in governance should begin to notice that much of the laws, regulations and rules (LAWS) written have been written using fear-based arguments and opinions. And that seems to be truer today than ever.

That’s not to say there aren’t laws that are practical and pragmatic, but there is a tendency for some people to think the existing population of laws at federal, state and local levels don’t go far enough to suit their views. This seems especially true when we see an injustice, harm done or just an unwanted change. The kneejerk reaction is always — there ought to be a law against it; a perfectly normal human reaction.

Now we have not only the news media but the “internet” to spread around fear of the “wrong” at the speed of light. Put this information in front of your local, state or federal politician and they

immediately think they have an after a 10-story building was inalienable right to push through constructed on Sugar Mountain. some quick laws that will “solve This set off a public outcry.”

“Could you imagine coming this societal problem once and out of Polk County High School for all.”

Now place this “fear factor” with now fabulous views covered into the current movement by with metal buildings?….I think Polk County to put in place an up- if I’d gone to high school here I would have dated “Unified Development Rhyme or never left this area.”

Ordinance” Reason “said he that contains a “questionable,

by Rodney Gibson s p e n t h o u r s with the Henat best,” mounderson County tainside and ridgeline protection ordinance Fire Marshal, who said no one (MRPO). So what is driving this has been killed in a landslide…. effort and resistance to it? Here he was referring to a comment are some quotes from the TDB: made…. during a prior UDO “…one thing that stands out meeting about issues such as greatest in her mind is the protec- people being killed in landslides, such as in Henderson tion of our mountains…” “ These are highly restrictive County…..”

I’d classify all these stateprovisions for property….” “which was the first time ments as expressing fear. It can she’d heard of a mountain and be for or it can be against, but ridgeline protection ordinance they are all based on fear. These fears are very real but they are not likely based on sound analysis or review. From what I’ve seen of the proposed ordinance and the process by which it is being managed, I think fears of adopting the MRPO are more warranted than the fear of landslides or the fear of losing our scenic heritage.

There seems to be a lack of comprehensive review of the need for an MRPO. This type of rule without detailed consideration of the local geology, environment, economics or culture lacks understanding and foresight. I’m not talking about researching similar rules as a valid method for detailed consideration. And I’m not talking about using cultural data or scientific and engineering analysis from somewhere else.

There are many ways to manage development and prevent a 10-story building from being built on un-suitable locations.

Restricting the “slope” or “elevation” seems to be the worst approach for our area. It has features that would seem to border on “the taking of land” from lots of property owners. From a safety standpoint, you need

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to demonstrate the potential for catastrophic consequences from building on high-slopes to offset the property rights aspects. You know the kind of stuff that happens on the unstable formations in the California terrain after heavy rains.

By the way, have you ever driven up Highway 176 from Tryon to Saluda? Talk about some steep slope cuts; and we only see rare occasions of rock slides in areas where there are near 90 degree slopes. This should tell you something about the geology of the area and its stability with high degree slopes. If there is an argument for a “slope” oriented MRPO, then the argument should be looking at slopes much higher than the 15 or 30 percent that I’ve heard offered.

Another part of a “slope” oriented rule is the need to provide exceptions. The exceptions are based on using an “arbitrary” slope to require an in-depth engineering analysis for property owners that want to build on so-called “unsuitable” slopes.

Two points: (1) It will be so expensive to many landowners that building will become impractical (again, sounds like a taking of property) and, (2) An (easily contested) engineering analysis of this nature takes “specialized engineering experience” and knowledge.

Ask the engineers that originally designed the I-26 cut up Saluda Grade about what they didn’t know when they started.

A “slope –based” rule is going to be too expensive and impractical to implement. It would put a hardship on residents/ landowners that can ill afford the significant engineering costs of building on land they’ve owned for years or generations. It’s time to start looking for alternative approaches instead of trying to use fear to push through an agenda that seems directed towards aesthetics, not safety. Speaking of aesthetics, have you ever seen Columbus or Tryon from up on top of the mountain – talk about light pollution.

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Art lovers discuss a piece by Asheville artist Andy Herod at the recent “Funny Papers” opening reception. (photo submitted by Harold Maass)

Artists to discuss ‘Funny Papers’ at the Upstairs Artspace June 5 The Upstairs Artspace will host an artists’ panel on Tuesday, June 5 at 7 p.m. Co-curators Margaret Curtis and Ursula Gullow will moderate a discussion of the current exhibition “Funny Papers,” which features the drawings of Julie Armbruster, Jessica White, Kirsten Stolle, Victor Palomino, Andy Herod, Kreh Mellick, Michael Ohgren, Nathanael Roney and Martha Skinner.

“Funny Papers” opened to the public on May 25, as did the two

other shows currently on display at the Upstairs, “Parallel Play,” featuring the work of Jan and Jim Kransberger, and “Mind Over Matter,” with pieces by Barbara Fisher, Ann Stoddard and Felicia van Bork. All of the work will be on view through July 7, from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, and from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.

For more information, call the gallery at 828-859-2828.

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Call 828-859-9151 Reserve Your Space Dancer’s Extension students perform in annual springToday! concert Dance Extension students who performed in the spring concert on Saturday, May 19. (photo submitted by Sonya Monts)

Students from The Dancer’s Extension performed at Saluda Elementary School on Saturday, May 19 in their annual Spring Concert. The concert was held in conjunction with the Saluda Arts Festival. Admission was free to festival goers and dance enthusiasts alike.

The show opened with a dancing parade of each class. Students then performed original choreography by class in ballet, jazz and contemporary genres of dance. The show concluded with all dancers in a grand finale and curtain call.

Students who performed in this year’s concert included: Madison Anderson, Lucy Blalock, Maggie Blalock, Paige Boone, Katelyn Boyette, Kinsley Boyette, Jada Foster, Haley Hargus, Kennedy Huddleston, Anna Jackson, Autumn Jones, Allison Kennedy, Sophia Loeffler, Georgia McCullough, Lauren McCullough, Naomi McDonald, Jasmine Miller, Clara Monts, Holly Obermiller, Hannah Parris, Zoe Parsons, Karah Phillips, Foster Plantamura, Maya Plantamura, Bret Snider, Chloe Smith, Reese Smith, Madison Sutton, Lily Sut-

ton, Ida Tart-Remington, Claire achievement in middle and high Thompson, Gabby Towne, Ava school level students.

The Dancer’s Extension is Treadway, Sydney Uhrich and dedicated to encouraging healthy Sophie Young.

In addition, the following and balanced lifestyles through students accrued points towards the art of dance. Classes are offor all ages.

Registration is their induction in the National portS ectionferedverY HurSdaY Honor Society of Dance Arts currently open for youth summer (NHSDA) by performing in the dance camps and classes for the spring concert: Paige Boone, 2012-13 academic year. Adult Jasmine Miller, Hannah Parris, classes are open to new students, Zoe Parsons, Maya Plantamura, and registration is not necessary.

For more information, call Ida Tart-Remington and Sophie Young. The NHSDA is a program 828-749-9398 or visit www. of the National Dance Educa- thedancers-ext.com.

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POSEM in Saluda presents Sol Driven Train Sunday, June 3 The Purple Onion Sunday members bounce to the pulse of Evening Music (POSEM) series the music along with the crowd. continues with Sol Driven Train Stylistically the band “seamlessly mixes Allmanon Sunday, June esque southern 3 at 7 p.m. rock, languid Sol Driven “Seamlessly mixes world-beat, Train’s music Allmanesque southern swampy funk absorbs song- rock, languid worldand downright writing influcatchy melodies ences like Jon beat, swampy funk and Prine and Paul downright catchy melodies as they swap lead singers and Simon and AfroCaribbean rhyth- as they swap lead singers instruments.

A punchy mic explorations and instruments.” into songs of life, -- Atlanta Creative Loafing h o r n s e c t i o n adds an extra love, loss and dimension of long johns.

The five-piece band, based in sweaty soul to the genre-blurring Charleston, S.C., features rotating jam party.” (Atlanta Creative lead vocalists and multi-instru- Loafing).

Doors open at 6 p.m. and light mental talent spread across horns, strings and percussion. The band fare will be available on the patio members share a musical history prior to the concert. Call 828-7491179 to make reservations. dating back to childhood.

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Guitar made by Lichty of Tryon played by competition winner Custom guitar builder Jay Lichty of Lichty Guitars recently designed and crafted a custom Cuban mahogany OM guitar for professional Japanese guitarist Shohei Toyoda, who won one of his country’s premier guitar competitions, Japan’s 2012 National Finger-Picking Competition.

Shohei was born in Japan, was raised in Ohio and now resides back in Japan. He is a graduate of Berklee College of Music. In 2010 he was chosen as one of the top 16 guitarists to compete in Japan’s National Finger Picking Competition and he followed this with a two-month, 30-show tour in Japan. In 2011, he landed two prestigious awards: placement in the top five at the 2011 International Finger-Style Championship in Kansas and Grand Champion at the International Thumb Picking Contest in Central City, Ky.

Shohei, a professional guitarist and a guitar instructor, worked closely during the design process with Lichty to ensure the finished instrument would be the perfect fit for his style of playing.

“Jay’s guitars are so special because they add richness to the ‘soundscape’ that the player is trying to create and communicate to the audience,” Shohei said.

Lichty specializes in building one-of-a-kind acoustic guitar and ukuleles in Tryon. Other professionals who play custom Lichty guitars include: brothers Tom and Mike Gossin of the top country band Gloriana; Australian blues/ roots artist Geoff Achison; Doug Lancio, Nashville producer and lead guitarist for John Hiatt and Patty Griffin; Jody Porter of Fountains of Wayne and Haley Dreis, singer/songwriter.

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Saluda students make weather instruments

Above: Students in Mrs. Maneen’s fifth-grade class at Saluda Elementary School recently made weather instruments to collect and interpret data for their science unit on weather and climate. These enrichment activities were made possible through a grant from the Polk County Community Foundation. Pictured are Garrett Isgette, Judy Laughter, Georgia McCullough and Sadie Allen.

Below: After collecting and interpreting weather data, Austin Johnson predicts the weather and shares his forecast with the class. (photos submitted by Ronette Dill)

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Polk Middle School honor roll for fifth marking period Polk Middle A, A/B honor rolls, The following students were named to the A or A/B honor roll at Polk County Middle School for the fifth marking period of the 2011-12 school year: Sixth grade: A honor roll Abby Amato, Willow Arkell, Drew Bailey, Katherine Baumberger, Caleb Blackwell, Jaylon Bontrager, Bella Bowser, Callie Dunn, Leigh-Anna Evette, Haley Fowler, Noah Frazier, Meredith Gillespie, Roanna Green, Kendall Hall, Tyler Harris, Katie Hay, Lauren Ketwitz, John Lucas Kornmayer, Haley Lawter, Bella Marino, Sara McCown, Gabe McIlwain, Grace Mollette, Henry Monts, Devin Panchyshyn, Zoe Parsons, Mariela Ramirez, Brianna Richardson, Carisa Sellers, Rachel Stechschulte, Reagan Waddell, Karli Wood and Sophie Young.

Sixth grade: A/B honor roll Betsi Boyce, Amber Bradley, Trinity Branham, Zach Byars, Caleb Cantrell, Jonathan Cantrell, Rachel Childers, Luke Collins, Christian Davis, John Dougherty, Haven Dufford, Eli Edwards, Adam Elder, Hannah Emory, Kaleb Eubanks, Weston Fisher, Carson Forward, Hayden Gary, Maranda Gosnell, Alex Greene, Amber Hall, Delaney Hill, Kevin Hernandez, Kyle Hopkins, Tyler James, Dietrich Jackson, Calyssa Jones, Ben Kellar, Paige Klie, Miguel Lopez, Baylee Love, Summer Mann, Carson Marshall, Evan McCarthy, Rylee McDowell, Ashley McHarge, Melanie Metcalf, Kiara Miller, Felix Molina, Sarah Morgan, Ryan O’Hearn, Dillon Overholt, Autumn Owen, Holden Owens, Cody Pace, Kate Padgett, Jonathan Ramirez, Savanna Roberts, Haley Robinson, Tori Rouse, Hannah Ruff, Ulises Salgado, Paige Schlabach, Christian Serrano, Dontae Simpson, Carolyn Smith, Elizabeth Staton, Payton Stott, Arnie Twitty, Taylor Warren, Autumn Watkins, Triston Watkins, Austin Wilson, Au-

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Seventh grade: A honor roll Rhian Alley, Katelyn Allison, Paige Boone, Laura Campuzano-Gomez, Gabby Chavez, Michaela Franklin, Georgia Garrett, India Godlock, Jennifer Griffin, Jordan Heston, Zane Johnson, Samuel Kornmayer, Gabe Lail, Addie Lynch, Hannah Netschytailo, Siddhi Patel, Brett Phipps, Sheila Rodriguez, Macie Siegfried, Erica Sullivan, Victoria Swink, Riley Thompson, Jennifer Trejo, Emily Walker, Kiana Waters and Sarah Woods.

Seventh grade: A/B honor roll Aaron Adams, Arieana Alt, Paige Bagwell, Caroline Besnard, Bailey Blackwell, Mackenzie Blackwell, Maria Jesus Bolanos, Virginia Bowyer, Carl Campbell, Selena Chavez, Lillie Dixon, Annie Eargle, Jasmine Edwards, Chase Emory, Alex Franklin, Sarah Gibbs, Leah Hardin, Ethan Hodge, Savannah Jackson, Courtney Jones, Hunter Kilgore, Jamie

Levi, Troy Lieberman, Marquise Lipscomb, Amber Miller, Monica Mills, Lacy Montgomery, Rustin Muse, Faith Neal, Miranda Nelon, Sarah Perrin, Brasya Petty, Erica Ramirez, Robbie Rardin, Kayla Ravan, Malena Roman, Dakota Ruff, Litzy Sanchez Roman, Ashley Scruggs, Alana Seay, Harrison Sloan, Quincy Snyder, Alicia Twitty, Rosa Uribe, Sami Waisman, Storm Wheeler, Madison Whitener, Ashley Wilson and Courtney Wilson.

Eighth grade: A honor roll Maddy Arrowood, Jessica Bailey, Nicolas Barwell, Jessica Bentley, Alyse Bulleit, Colleen Burke, Makenna Devere, Leslie Doolittle, Mary Shannon Eargle, Samantha Haase, Noah Kellar, Grace Marshall, Conner McCarthy, Keileigh McMurray, Tiffani Moore, Samuel Murray, Mikayla Newton, Daniel Painter, Fabyana Rivera, Victor Santos, Madi Siegfried, Patrick Stimac, Adriana Talle (Continued on page 37)

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Meeting Place bridge results, May 23 The results of Meeting Place bridge play for Wednesday, May 23 were: First place: Audrey Oliver

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Eighth grade: A/B honor roll Jeremy Allsbrook , Logan Bates, Brad Blackwell, Anna Bowen, Caitlin Britton, Mitchell Brown, Carigan Carson, Rosalia Castillo-Palomar, Megan Clements, Raven Coddington, Samantha Contreras, Sophie Curtis, Ashley Davis, Hunter Davis, Lydia Dona, Sean Doyle, Caitlin Edwards, Alana Fongemie, Vincent Gage, Tameeia Goodlet-Brown, Caroline Greene, Grayson Greene, Anamarie Gundersen, Savan-

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nah Hawkins, Jadon Hill, Noah Howell, Ericka Jolley, Callie Keeter, Hayley Kropp, Alex Leake, Hunter Metcalf, Moenasia Miller, Jordan Mingorance, Trevor Morse, Scarlett Mosseller, Wilkey Nelon, Hannah Newman, Taylor Osborne, Tyler Oxtoby, Megan Ridings, Wil Rimer, Savannah Robbins, Savannah Ross, William Sachse, Brieann Seaman, Nate Smart, Leah Stockdale, Lauren Stratman, Nathaniel Watkins, Frederick Veser, Michaela Villecco, Annica Wilson, Jacob Wolfe, Logan Wright, Skye Yarborough and Rayven Yoder.

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How to choose a medicare advantage plan Dear Savvy Senior, I’ll be 65 in a few months – Medicare enrollment age – and am interested in getting a Medicare Advantage plan to cover my health care and prescription drugs.

Can you give me some advice on choosing a plan? ~ Searching Senior Dear Searching, Medicare Advantage plans have become increasingly popular among retirees over the past few years. In fact, around onefourth of all Medicare recipients – nearly 13 million Americans – are currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. Here are some tips and tools to help you choose the best plan for you.

Medicare Advantage Sometimes called Medicare Part C, Medicare Advantage plans are government approved health plans sold by private insurance companies that you can choose in place of original Medicare. The vast majority of Advantage plans are managedcare policies such as HMOs or PPOs that require you to get your care within a network of providers.

If you join an Advantage plan, the plan will provide all of your Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance) coverage – some plans even offer extra benefits like vision, dental and hearing. And, most plans include Part D prescription drug coverage too.

You also need to be aware that the monthly premiums for many Advantage plans are cheaper than if you got original Medicare, plus a separate Part D drug

plan and a Medigap policy, but their deductibles and co-pays are usually higher. That makes these plans better suited for healthier retirees.

How to Choose To help you choose a plan, a good first step is to call your doctors and find out which Advantage plans they accept, and which ones they recommend. Then go to the Medicare Plan Finder tool at www.medicare.gov/find-aplan and compare those options.

When comparing, here are some key points to consider: Total costs: Look at the plan’s entire pricing package, not just the premiums and deductibles.

Compare the out-of-pocket maximums plus the copays and coinsurance charged for doctor office visits, hospital stays, diagnostic tests, visits to specialists, prescription drugs and other medical services. This is very important because if you choose an Advantage plan, you’re not allowed to purchase a Medigap supplement policy, which means you’ll be responsible for paying these expenses out of your own pocket.

Drug coverage: Check the plan’s formulary – the list of prescription drugs covered – to be sure all the medications you take are covered without excessive co-pays or requirements that you try less expensive drugs first.

Extra benefits: Many Advantage plans include dental, vision and hearing benefits, but they are often limited. Get the details on what exactly is covered.

Out-of-network coverage: Since most Advantage plans limit you to using in-network

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Locations: If you don’t use any particular doctors and you live in a rural area, make sure the doctors in the plans you’re considering are located near you.

Also check to see if the hospitals, home health agencies and skilled nursing facilities that the plan covers are nearby too.

Retiree benefits: If you have coverage from a former employer, be sure you speak with the benefits manager, because signing up for Medicare Advantage may void your retiree coverage.

Get help If you don’t have a computer to compare plans, or if you don’t feel comfortable working through this information on you own, you can get help by calling Medicare at 800-633-4227. They can do the comparing for you over the phone, and enroll you in a plan when you’re ready.

Another good resource is your State Health Insurance Assistance Program, which provides free Medicare counseling. Visit shiptalk.org, or call 800-6771116 to locate a counselor in your area. And, check out the HealthMetrix Research “Cost Share Report” at medicarenewswatch. com. This service chooses the best Advantage plans based on health status.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

Porter graduates from USC - Upstate with honors Harley Clark Porter, daughter of Steve and Gena Porter of Columbus and Emily Porter of Morganton, was awarded a bachelors of arts degree from

the University of South Carolina Upstate on May 1.

Porter graduated with honors, majoring in non-profit administration and minoring in

child advocacy studies.

Porter is the granddaughter of Shirley McEntyre of Columbus.

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Polk County Transportation Authority makes a regular trip to Hendersonville on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

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Hospice of the Carolina 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, 800-617-7132 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.

Saluda Center gallery will feature artwork by Tryon artist Christine Mariotti. Show runs from June 5 - June 29. Reception will be held June 21 from 5 - 6 p.m. For more information call 828-749-9245.

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.

Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym.

Landrum Library, “Space Day,” Tuesday, June 15, 11 a.m.

Out-of-this-world activities, games, crafts and snack for children who are rising first through fourth graders. 864-457-2218.

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Polk County 4-H announces scholarship recipients The Polk County 4-H and youth foundation recently announced the recipients of the 4-H scholarship, recognizing two active and dedicated 4-H members.

Carson Kay, daughter of Toby and Emily Kay of Mill Spring, has been very involved in 4-H for seven years.

Her major project area has been animal science/horse. Over the years she has won many state and national competitions. Kay will attend Berry College in the fall to pursue a degree in veterinary medicine.

Gabrielle Clark, daughter of Helen Clark and the late Gary Clark of Mill Spring, has been actively involved in 4-H for fourteen years. Her major project areas have included 4-H presentation, public speaking and livestock judging and showing. Clark will attend A-B Technical College in the fall, pursuing an AAS degree in emergency medical science.

Graduating seniors who have been active Polk County 4-H members for a minimum of three years, at least through their junior year of high school, are eligible to apply for the scholarships. The following criteria are condidered: 4-H participation (projects, presentations, community service, member recruitment, and serving as a club/council officer are emphasized), community involvement, and academic performance.

Each recipient received $1,000, renewable for an additional three years as long as the renewal criteria is met.

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