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Red carpet event for ‘Distraction’ premiere in Tryon

by Barbara Tilly

A red carpet premiere for a TV pilot known as “Distraction” that was filmed in and around Landrum will be held Sunday, Aug. 19 at the Tryon Movie Theatre.

The cast limo and crew cars are scheduled to leave the Yellow House in Landrum at 6:45 p.m., arriving at the theatre just before 7 p.m. Two showings of the pilot will be offered, one at 7:25 p.m. and one at 9:05 p.m., with almost 300 guests invited to each showing. No tickets are left for the event. However, between the showings, from 8:20-8:50 p.m., the cast will be available outside the theatre to sign autographs for both guests and the general public.

“Distraction,” which stars Alexander Thomas as Wesley and Brittany Bass as Claire, was filmed in May. In all, the crew (Continued on page 4)

Filming a scene in “Distraction” in the Expressions flower shop in Landrum in May. The TV pilot premieres at the Tryon Movie Theatre Sunday, Aug. 19. (photo by Matt Stevenson)

Polk County families with students in or about to enter county schools have another opportunity this Saturday, Aug. 18, to get some help with obtaining school supplies.

Columbus Baptist Church will distribute supplies in the church’s downstairs fellowship hall from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., or until supplies are gone. The church is located at the cocrner of Houston Rd. and Mills St. in Columbus.

Planning board okays UDO draft Public hearing before county vote on Sept. 17

by Leah Justice

The Polk County Planning Board approved its draft of the unified development ordinance (UDO), which combines all county ordinances, and the document is now on its way to county commissioners for final approval.

The planning board met Wednesday, Aug. 15 and approved its draft by a vote of 5 to 2, with chair Lisa Krolak and members Susan Welsh, David Smith, Michael Axelrod and Harry Petersen in favor of the recommended UDO and members Bill Ennis and Wayne Horne against.

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:

Friday

Saluda Center Friday events: chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; Trash Train, 10 a.m.; NA Meeting, 8 p.m. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www.saluda.com.

The Meeting Place Senior Center Friday activities include movie matinee at 10 a.m. and bingo or movie 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.

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

Foothills Astronomy Club meets the third Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at FENCE in the great room. Enter through the back of the building and ask for

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Jessie Willard. Free.

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

Saturday

Green Creek Fire Department will hold a pancake breakfast Saturday, Aug. 18 from 6:30 10:30 a.m. at the fire department.

Pancakes and sausage with coffee and orange juice.

Landrum farmers market, Saturdays, 7-10 a.m., N. Trade Ave. in Landrum. For more information, call Joe Cunningham, 864-457-6585.

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

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

Polk County Democratic Party opens its headquarters on White Street in Columbus for visitors twice weekly. During August, the headquarters will be open Wednesdays noon to 3 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon.

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.

Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free.

Monday

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

Saluda Center, Mondays, Chair Exercise, 9:30 a.m.; Line Dance, 12:30 p.m.; Saluda Duplicate Bridge, 1:30 p.m. 828-7499245. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www.saluda.com.

The Meeting Place Senior Center, sing-along, 10 a.m.; senior fitness, 11 a.m.; bingo or bead class 12:30 p.m. 828-894-

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Tomorrow

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Today: Par tly cloudy, New with 30 percent chance Moon o f i s o l at e d t h u n d e r storms. High 88, low Partly cloudy Partly cloudy 66.

Saturday: Partly cloudy, with 30 percent chance of isolated thunderstorms. High 82, low 66.

Sunday: Partly cloudy, with 30 percent chance of isolated thunderstorms. High 79, low 62.

Monday: Cloudy, with 20 percent chance of rain. High 78, low 61.

Wednesday’s weather was: High 87, low 66, no rain.

Obituaries Carroll ‘Pig’ Barnett services, p. 18 Ben William Goodwin, p. 23 Mark Ross, p. 18 E. F. ‘Frankie’ Ruff, p. 13

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

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

Open to anyone in community.

828-894-3336.

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

Western Carolina Classic Radio Club will meet Monday, Aug. 20 at 2 p.m. in Room 112 on the ICC Polk Campus. Bill Drake and Gary Pool will be back live as the Merriment Players. The Summer Jazz Series will follow with Charlie Ventura. All are welcome. No charge.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 5:30 p.m., Tryon United Methodist Church, New Market Road in Tryon.

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

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

828-894-2340.

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.

The Meeting Place Senior Center Tuesday activities include beginner/intermediate pilates, 8:30 a.m.; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; devotions and art class, 10 a.m.; Let’s move... Let’s move dance, 10:30 a.m.; bingo, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001.

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 is scheduled every Tuesday. An opportunity for (Continued on page 31)

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St. Luke’s Hospital participates in school supply drive K a t h y Wo o d h a m , p u b l i c r e l a t i o n s a n d m a r ke t i n g director (left); Jennifer Wilson, public relations and marketing assistant and Libby Car ter, RN, community alternatives program director, were among the St. Luke’s Hospital staff members who recently participated in the Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry school supply drive. St. Luke’s provided blood pressure checks and information on staying active and healthy. (photo supplied

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board member Horne asked why other planning board members (continued from page 1) decided to set the slope restricThe planning board’s recom- tions at 25 percent instead of 30 mendation includes a 25-percent percent. slope restriction, which will “We already had 30 percent require testing and engineering slope in here,” said Horne. “What before building on slopes of 25 came up to change it to 25 (perpercent or higher throughout the cent)? I just want to know. I just entire county. The slope restric- thought it was 30 all the way tion replaces the current eleva- through (the process).” tion restriction in zoned townWelsh answered that the maships from the mountainside and jority of members took informaridgeline protection ordinance tion from county engineer Dave (MRPO).

Odom and from research done by The UDO committee had planning board member Smith recommended and felt comto the planning fortable with 25 board that the “We already had 30 percent. slope restric- percent slope in here.

Horne said tion be for 30 What came up to change if Polk County percent slopes looks at other and higher; it it to 25 [percent]? I just surrounding is unclear what want to know. I just areas, includslope commis- thought it was 30 all the ing Lake Lure, sioners will they all have way through [the UDO].” 30 percent and choose.

-- Wayne Horne they are closer Commissioners have (in proximity) set a public hearing and special to Polk County. Horne said he meeting for comments on the thinks 30 percent is not that steep UDO draft for Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. and he’d personally rather it be Commissioners said recently 40 percent. they could approve or disapprove During the planning board’s the UDO during that special meeting last Thursday, Aug. 9, meeting. the majority of planning board Planning board members on members set the slope threshold Wednesday reviewed all the at 25 percent, with Horne, Ennis changes they had made in the and Lee Bradley against. Ennis UDO and tweaked several sec- has mentioned he would also like tions prior to voting on the final to see the threshold at 40 percent, document. The planning board but those three members last has decided to take out Article week said they would have voted 25, which deals with ridgelines, for 30 percent. and will work on that separately Public comments on Wednesbecause planners say the work day included a mix of those for will be time-consuming.

(Continued on page 6) During Wednesday’s meeting,

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worked just over a week to film the pilot, which they hope will attract the attention of the networks. Writer and producer Jeff Prince and the other crew members said they want to see the series stay in Landrum should it get picked up.

In addition to Prince, the major players for “Distraction” included executive producer Tonja Brown

and cinematographer Corey Mess-

er of Spartanburg, S.C. Among the other crew members were Mike Duncan and Matt Stephenson.

Numerous other volunteers, such as local photographer and videographer Erik Olsen, collaborated with the team whenever needed.

Also involved were approximately 60 extras, including local resident Kelley Steinman and Chandler Stanfield.

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a 4-to-1 slope, which is easy to mow with a riding lawn mower. (continued from page 4) He said a 3-to-1 slope can be and against what the planning mowed.

“I think you missed the mark,” board had decided on the UDO. Rickie McFalls thanked En- said Ray. Commissioner chair Ray Gasnis for his letter published in the Bulletin this week and thanked person also thanked the planning Horne for representing the natives board for the work they’ve done.

He also said he thinks at last of Polk County.

McFalls said he doesn’t know week’s planning board meeting anyone else on the planning board he saw a board that was ready to and he’s been here his entire come together on the 30-percent life. He thanked the rest of the slope and he felt it troubling that members and said, “Thanks for the 30-percent slope didn’t happen.

“It’s unfortunate because we ramming this down our throats.”

William Day said his thoughts would have had a unanimous vote going to comare similar to missioners,” McFalls’. He “Thanks for ramming Gasperson said. thanked the “That concerns planning board [the UDO] down our me.” for their work, throats.”

He also noting that the -- Rickie McFallsy commended the UDO is hard to planning board read and hard to push through. He personally for moving the UDO forward thanked the minority of members and really fine-tuning it. He said who “tried to make it clear and he will continue to focus on the slope and thinks it should have stuck up for liberty.”

David Maxwell mentioned been left at 30 percent.

Christel Walter said Polk an advertisement that ran in the Monday, Aug. 13 Bulletin and County’s population grew 51 said he couldn’t help but chuckle percent from 1980 and 2008, at the ad, which wasn’t signed, which brought on a vision 20/20 plan, a moratorium, erosion and he said.

“Whatever it was it took no sedimentation ordinances and the accountability in what it said,” MRPO. She said in the last hurricane, Maxwell said. “It talked about zoning two townships, which is someone came to her house in the middle of the night and evacuincorrect.”

Maxwell also said Polk Coun- ated her home because they were ty needs to protect its mountains afraid the Lake Adger dam might and any ordinances need to con- break and those things could still happen. sider the current residents first.

Walter, who also served on the Mark Byington, who was the chair of the UDO committee, UDO committee, has continuthanked the planning board for ously called Polk County’s mounits hard work and said some of tains “gems,” and has encouraged the members have been working the county to protect them.

The planning board is sending on this for several years.

“I know it’s not a perfect its recommended UDO to Holdocument,” Byington said. “No land Consultants, which will indocument is. Nobody is going corporate all the changes into the to agree with everything. We all document. Once completed, the document will be sent to the board compromised.”

Craig Ray also thanked the of commissioners for review. The planning board for considering document will be available for what he recommended on cut public viewing prior to the public and fill slopes, but said he feels hearing on Sept. 17. The planning they “made a grave mistake on board had another meeting scheduled for next Thursday, Aug. 23 the 25-percent slope.”

Ray said 25-percent slope is but canceled that meeting.

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news briefs A glance at some of the latest news in the area.

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Saluda announces profit on Coon Dog Day During the City of Saluda’s Monday, Aug. 13 meeting, commissioner Leon Morgan announced this year’s Coon Dog Day, held in July, made a $2,250 profit. Commissioners also discussed the option of changing next year’s date, since July 4 will occur the Thursday before. Commissioners decided to leave next year’s 50th Coon Dog for Sat., July 6. Coon Dog Day has always occurred the Saturday after July 4.

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Saluda Historic Committee to publish book The Saluda Historic Committee is compiling a book of Saluda with at least 200 photographs required. Saluda commissioner Lynn Cass asked the public for any historic pictures of Saluda to be included in the book. The committee is trying to get the book published by next May’s arts festival.

Saluda approves Small Town Main Street resolution During Saluda City Council’s Aug. 13 meeting, commissioners approved a resolution to join the Small Town Main Street program. The resolution states that the city agrees to participate in the program for at least 12 months. Saluda was selected this year to be in the program, which assists small towns, by the N.C. Department of Commerce.

Saluda sets long-range planning workshop for Sept. 5 The City of Saluda will discuss long-range projects during a workshop Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 2 p.m. Saluda commissioners met Monday, Aug. 13 and scheduled the meeting in order to discuss upcoming projects initially discussed during the city’s annual retreat earlier this year.

Pace named Saluda City Clerk Saluda administrative assistant Monica Pace has been named new city clerk, replacing former clerk Doris Marion who retired this year. Pace was sworn into office during Saluda City Council’s Aug. 13 meeting. Pace has worked for the City of Saluda for six years.

Landrum grants annual donation to rescue squad Landrum City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 14 and agreed to give Rescue 11 its annual donation. The city approved giving the rescue squad $2,800 this year.

Landrum Police July report

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North Carolina has been named the “State of the Year” for 2012 by Southern Business & Development, a publication focusing on economic development in the south.

Southern Business & Development ranked states based on the number of economic development projects secured in 2011 that will create a minimum of 200 jobs and/or $30 million in investment. North Carolina topped southern states last year with 89 projects that met the threshold.

The economic development projects covered a wide range of sectors, including furniture, data centers, headquarters, financial services, health care, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, biotech and automotive. North Carolina previously took the publication’s top spot in 2005 and 2006.

In addition to the top overall ranking this year, two of North Carolina’s metro areas were recognized for economic development projects in 2011. Charlotte was named the 2012 Major Market of the Year and GreensboroHigh Point took the top spot in the Mid-Market category.

- source: N.C. Department of Commerce, 8-14-12

by facility will be $40,660, plus benefits. That exceeds the county average of $32,760.

Fletcher added that the majority of the partnership’s clients now are international.

- source: www.shelbystar. com, 8-13-12 *** Sierra Nevada says it plans to open its new brewing operation in Mills River, N.C. a few months earlier than previously announced. The California-based company moved up its opening date from November 2013 to July of next year.

S i e r r a Nevada announced in January that it was choosing Western North Carolina for its first plant on the East Coast. The brewery will be constructed at the Ferncliff Industrial Park in Henderson County, along with a visitor’s center that will include a restaurant and tasting room. Grading work has already been completed at the site.

Sierra Nevada said it plans to hire about 60 production workers next spring to get operations started at the Mills River plant.

The next wave of hiring will come around the end of next year when the company plans to hire about 75 more workers for guest services. Blue Ridge Community College is assisting the company with job placement, along with the Hendersonville office of the N.C. Division of Workforce Solutions.

- source: Hendersonville Times-News, 8-14-12

Around the Region

*** Cleveland County will gain more than 300 jobs in the next four years as Schletter begins operations at its new U.S. headquarters in Shelby. The German company, which designs and builds solar panel mounting systems, plans to purchase a 100,000-square-foot building at the Foothills Commerce Center and invest more than $27 million.

The company’s plans represent the largest economic development project in the county in six years.

The average wage at the Shel-

*** Sierra Nevada also recently announced that it supplied a $7,000 grant to the Western North Carolina Alliance to complete the second phase of a water quality monitoring pro(Continued on page 10)

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discuss ways to expand the scenic tourist railway to Cherokee, N.C. Al Harper, owner of the railroad, says he looks forward to the meeting, although he acknowledges the lack of railroad tracks in Cherokee presents an obstacle.

The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad currently runs from Bryson City, N.C. to Whittier, N.C., veering away from Cherokee. At least six or seven miles of new track would be needed to reach Cherokee.

- source: www.smokymountain news.com, 8-8-12

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gram on the French Broad River.

The program’s aim is to identify sources of bacteria in the river.

The WNC Alliance says bacteria impairment in area streams often comes from sewage or animal waste, which can make humans sick and harm aquatic life.

In the first phase of the program, the French Broad riverkeeper collected more than 550 samples from the Swannanoa River watershed and found that 42 percent of the collection sites were classified as high risk.

- source: Hendersonville Times News, 8-14-12

Around the Region

*** Michell Hicks, the principal chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, is planning to meet with the owner of the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad to

HERB WEAVER Ceramic Sculpture

*** The late Dr. Addison Mangum of Albermarle, N.C. left his entire estate, valued at more than $3 million, to the North Carolina Zoological Society. The gift is the largest single donation in (Continued on page 11)

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the 44-year history of the society, which supports the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro.

Mangum, a retired radiologist and Air Force veteran, who died in April at the age of 78, did not place any restrictions on how the money is to be used by the nonprofit.

Cheryl Turner, interim executive director of the zoological society, said the zoo is working with the executor of Mangum’s estate to determine how to permanently recognize Mangum’s gift.

- source: Charlotte Observer, 8-8-12 *** The N.C. Court of Appeals backed a trail court ruling that said Henderson County should receive a bond associated with the failed Seven Falls development.

The county said it plans to use the $6 million bond to complete infrastructure work, primarily on roads, water and sewer, that wasn’t completed by the developer.

In 2008, Henderson County approved a development agreement for Seven Falls that called for 700 single home lots, 164 townhomes, 24 lodge and inn rooms, 36 condominiums and a golf club.

However, work on the subdivision stalled in 2009.

- source: Hendersonville Times News, 8-8-12

Golf Club, Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club and Pinehurst Resort No. 8.

- source: Charlotte Observer, 8-10-12 *** Battleship North Carolina is planning $2.5 million in renovations so it can host overnight visitors. The renovations are aimed at letting groups, such as the Boy Scouts, get a taste of life on the historic vessel, while providing another revenue stream for the ship, which is moored across from downtown Wilmington.

The project includes renovations to two berthing areas, one that includes stacked beds where sailors slept during World War II and another off the engine room where engineers slept. The two berthing areas combined will have beds for 130 people. In addition, the ward room, where officers ate meals, will be restored to its original state.

- source: www.starnewsonline.com, 8-7-12

Around the Region

*** A dozen golf courses in the Carolinas made Golf Magazine’s recent ranking of the 100 best courses you can play in the country. The ranking focused on courses that can be played without a membership or an invite from a member.

Pinehurst No. 2 ranked third and The Ocean Course at Kiawah was fifth. They were joined on the list by Caledonia Golf & Fish Club, the Dunes Golf & Beach Club, May River Country Club, Barefoot Resort’s Davis Love III course, Tobacco Road, The Dormie Club, Harbour Town Golf Links at Hilton Head, Linville

*** The Peace Center for the Performing Arts in Greenville surpassed its $21.5 million fundraising goal thanks to a $1 million contribution from CertusBank.

The donation will be used to upgrade The Huguenot Loft, which previously was dropped from the Peace Center’s renovation plans because of budget limitations. The loft will now be called the Certus Loft. The renovations will include a glass wall on the second floor, a stairway from the main entrance to the loft, a new awning and signage, a catering kitchen and service elevator. The Peace Center will continue booking events at Certus Loft as permitted by construction. No completion date has been set for the work. CertusBank President Angela Webb said the Peace Center “has a tremendous impact on local economic development,” which is vital to the success of the bank.

- source: www.gsabusiness. com, 7-13-12

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In Polk County District license and speeding 94 mph in Court held Wednesday, Aug. a 65 mph zone. McCormick was 8, with Judge David K. Fox sentenced to one year unsuperpresiding, 84 cases were heard. vised probation, a $94 fine and Some cases were continued, dis- court costs.

Benjamin Leon Mullins was missed or sent to superior court.

The following persons were convicted of speeding 74 mph convicted of a crime (names are in a 65 mph zone. Mullins was 0%-/ (%14 8-1(453)%0 1)5 F3)) 45-0%5)4 given as they appear in court fined $30 and court costs. )// ,21) S)1-23 -4'26154 Turner records): M orrison Katelyn Court Results Rouse was Jean Atkins 2x2 convicted of was convicted F tfn of speeding 92 mph in a 65 mph speeding 91 mph in a 65 mph zone. Atkins was sentenced to zone. Rouse was sentenced to one year unsupervised proba- one year unsupervised probation,- apage $9215 fine and court costs. tion, a $91 fine and court costs.

0TFN5FRI - INDD Amy Marie Yancey was conMarco Anthony Cabrera was convicted of speeding 81 mph victed of level 5 driving while in a 65 mph zone and operating impaired and speeding 74 mph a vehicle with no operator’s in a 65 mph zone. Yancey was license. Cabrera was sentenced sentenced to 24 months unsuto one year unsupervised proba- pervised probation, 24 hours of tion, a $100 fine and court costs. community service with credit Karrie Leigh Kight was con- for 24 hours of community servicted of two counts of misde- vice with pretrial time, a $200 meanor probation violation. fine and court costs.

Brandy Lashea Benjamin Kight was sentenced to 75 days in jail with credit for pretrial was convicted of driving while license revoked. Benjamin was time served.

Roderick Leo McCormick sentenced to one year unsuperwas convicted of operating vised probation, a $75 fine and a vehicle with no operator’s court costs.

School supply distribution at Columbus Baptist Aug. 18 Columbus Baptist Church will distribute school supplies to families with students in or entering Polk County Schools in the church’s downstairs fellowship hall on Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., or until supplies are gone.

The Women’s Mission Union (WMU) compiled school supply lists from the Polk County Schools websites. Along with financial help from the Columbus Baptist Church Members and other organizations the committee has purchased supplies for approximately 100 students of the community.

The items available will include backpacks, binders, pens, pencils, paper, rulers, scissors and more.

If the student has a supply list from a teacher, mark off any items

that you do not need or have already purchased and bring the list with you. If you have some items already, bring a list of what you already have. This will allow the school supplies to help as many students as possible.

Columbus Baptist Church is located at the corner of Houston Road and Mills Street. To reach the downstairs fellowship hall, walk past the Good Neighbor store and enter the double doors on the right. Signs will be posted.

Items are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. All children should be accompanied by an adult. – article submitted

by Laura Tinney

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Obituaries

E. F. ‘Frankie’ Ruff

E. F. “Frankie” Ruff, 82, of Hendersonville, N.C. died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012 at Hendersonville Health & Rehabilitation Center after a period of declining health.

Born in Polk County, he was the son of the late Henry and Ollie Laughter Ruff. He had resided in Henderson County since 1960.

Mr. Ruff was a U.S. Army veteran who served in Germany from 1948–1950. He retired from Kimberly–Clark Corporation after 19½ years. He attended Locust Grove Baptist Church for 38 years and was a member of Dana Baptist Church. Mr. Ruff was an avid hunter and fisherman.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57½ years, Sue Pitman Ruff of Hendersonville, N.C.; his children, David Ruff and his wife, Linda, of Travelers

Rest, S.C.; Gary Ruff and wife, Elizabeth, of East Flat Rock, N.C.; Janet Gover and husband, Mike, of Hendersonville, N.C.; Steve Ruff and wife, Cathy, of Inman, S.C. and Cindy Ruff of Marietta, S.C.; six grandchildren; one adopted grandson and five great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 at Dana Baptist Church, with the Reverend Dan Blackwell officiating. Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 17 at Shuler Funeral Home. At other times, they will be at the home.

Memorials may be made to the Henderson County 4H, 100 Jackson Park Rd., Hendersonville, N.C. 28792.

To sign the online register book, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Polk sheriff’s office report During the week of Aug. 7-14, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office answered 402 service calls.

Arrests made included one on contempt of court charges, two on larceny charges, one on charges of speeding 116 mph in a 65 mph zone, one on careless and reckless driving charges, one on charges of assault on a female, two on simple assault charges, one on driving while impaired charges, one on a warrant for motor vehicle theft, one on burglary charges, one on charges

of manufacturing marijuana and one on charges of obtaining property by false pretense.

Citations issued included one for speeding and one for no operator’s license.

Officers took 13 incident reports; served 13 civil papers; completed 348 church checks, 678 business checks and 169 residential checks and patrolled 5,981 miles.

– article submitted by Polk County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Andy Greenway

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persons, firms, and corNC porations having claims Rustin B. Duncan, Attoragainst the estate of said ney decedent to exhibit them 21 East Mills St. to the undersigned on or Columbus, NC 28722 Tryon Daily Bulletin August 17, 24, 31 and before the 10th day of November, 2012, or this Tryon Daily Bulletin September 7, 2012 notice will be pleaded in August 10, 17, 24, 31, bar of their recovery. All 2012 EST/CODDINGTON, persons, firms, and corRONALD porations indebted to the NOTICE OF CREDIsaid estate will please TORS make immediate payment LEGAL NOTICE This, the 15th day of to the undersigned.

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Notice to Creditors This the 10th day of Public Notice C/O Timithy R. Cos- Having qualified as Ex- August, 2012. grove, Attorney at Law The Town of Tryon ecutrix of the Estate of Ann Gibney Bartnick of Sandra L. Bartnick, Ex- Board of Commissioners Estate of Ronald Cod- Polk County, North Caro- ecutrix will hold a special meetdington ing August 21, 2012 at lina, the undersigned 816 E. Aztec Avenue 100-A Chadwick Square does hereby notify all Gallup, NM 87301 6:15 p.m. at the Fire Sta-

tions having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Executrix on or before the 31st day of December, 2012, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

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Trippy (photo submitted)

Homeless

been caring for him ever since.

After speaking with our vet A few months ago a seven- techs and a lengthy chat with year-old Pug-Spitz mix came to Sandy Davidson, our shelter us as a stray. Tripod (as he was vet, all concurred that the leg named) went back to his owner could not be saved and the best after a short while. Tripod was and humane thing would be to a heart stopper and stole all our remove it.

Most of the dealings I have hearts so we were overjoyed that he went back to one who with Bonnie Brae’s occur through my good friend Randy loved him.

A few weeks ago he came Grobe, who has been helping back to FHS with his real given and rescuing animals for years and works with name, Mr. BudBonnie Brae’s. weiser, though Humane Society Still Angel and my nickname Special Cases Ian, whom I for him is Tripalso consider Leonard Rizzo py. Mr. Bud’s good friends, owner is homeless and I’ve subsequently constantly remind me not to be learned that many people know afraid to call on them if needed. of this man and his little side- On sunday after church I ran kick. Except for the reason he into Dr. Fitch and his lovely was originally called Tripod, the wife Theresa at T.J.’s restaurant. little fella is healthy, happy and He was at a table nearby and I loveable. Our homeless man is called over, “Ian, I have a specurrently in the hospital but be- cial case and I think I need your forehand he turned Mr. Bud over help.” “Oh, oh,” my wife Elaine to the police stating he could no said jokingly, “I think you’re in trouble.” Ian smiled and waved longer care for him.

Mr. Bud’s left foreleg is back “No problem Lennie, come pretty much mangled and use- and see me and we’ll discuss it.”

On Monday Dr. Fitch was in less and it’s obvious the injury occurred many years ago. All surgery and had a busy day so the folks I’ve spoken to assured I made an appointment to see me that his leg was like that him the next day after my F.H.S. forever. Based on Mr. Bud’s shift. Tuesday after work I made health and demeanor I’ve made copies of as much info we had the assumption that our home(Continued on page 17) less man rescued him and has

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on Mr. Bud and then took him for a walk. At the vet I handed over the paperwork to the staff explaining what I was trying to do. I then spoke with Ian for 15 minutes which that alone I was grateful for since Angel is out of town and he was swamped.

We made an appointment for an examination at 8 a.m. the next morning. I arrived at the shelter at 7:30 a.m. and retrieved Mr. Bud, then took him for a walk before heading off to Bonnie Brae’s. I’d already informed F.H.S. what was going on.

At Bonnie Brae’s Mr. Bud (Trippy) wowed everyone, with many folks knowing him from the streets. As Ian examined him

I explained the conversations I had with Sandy Davidson, knowing full well that no reputable vet would take a leg merely for ascetic purposes. Dr. Fitch agreed and Mr. Bud is scheduled to have the leg removed in the near future.

Our homeless man is being cared for and now my fervent prayer is that when all this is over someone will take this sweet little guy and end his homeless days forever. I’ve often spoken of the magnificent people I deal with on my special cases. Dr. Fitch and Bonnie Brae’s have agreed to handle Mr. Bud’s case for free as this year’s promise to me. I’m here to tearfully tell you that I walk with giants.

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FENCE to hold first Oktoberfest Oct. 27 FENCE will host its first Oko- attitude.” The group performs a berfest on Saturday, Oct. 27 from mix of rock classics with a touch of the obscure, interlaced with 3 – 9 p.m.

The following bands will be originals by guitarist and keyboard player Carey Upton. Along performing: Special Edition - One of the with Upton, band members inbest-known groups of musicians clude Julie Miller on percussion in the upstate, Special Edition has and keyboard, Woody Cowan on played at many local clubs, spe- bass, Calem Upton on drums and Brandon Upton cial events and on guitar. downtown fesWant to go?

The followtivals over the past 16 years. What: FENCE Oktoberfest ing restaurants The group plays When: Oct. 27, 3 - 9 p.m. w i l l p r o v i d e food for the fescountry, blues tival: and rock, with Where: FENCE • Haus Heia sound that has delberg of Henbeen described as soulful, classic and very dance- dersonville • Larkin’s Carolina Grill of able. Members include Gary Collins, lead guitarist; Mickey Columbus For tickets, call FENCE at Smith, rhythm guitarist; Carey Upton, keyboard and guitar; 828-859-9021 or www.fence.

Mark Burrell on drums; Bruce org.

The festival will also feature Caldwell on sax and Woody exhibits from antique dealers Cowan on bass.

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Obituaries

Carroll ‘Pig’ Barnette

A celebration of life service for Carroll “Pig” Barnette will

Obituaries

Mark Ross

William “Mark” Ross, 49, of 90 Beaver St., Tryon, died Aug. 15, 2012 after a battle with cancer.

He was a native of Polk County and a self-employed mechanic.

He was husband of Angela White Ross and son of Faith Case Ross and the late William Jerry Ross.

In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by a son, Cameron Ross (Savanna) of Landrum; a daughter, Danielle Ross of Landrum; three step-children, Josh White (Amanda) of Campobello, Drew Cash of Inman and Nichole Cash of Inman; a brother,

be held on Saturday, Aug. 18 starting at 1 p.m. The celebration will be located at the Harmon Field Log Cabin. For more information, contact Jennifer McCraw at 828-817-2416.

Christopher Ross (Renea) of Columbus; a sister, Audrea McKaig (Rodney) of Columbus; and three grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 at Petty Funeral Chapel, conducted

by Rev. Dennis Jones and Rev. Brian Wilson. The family will receive friends following the service.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills Hospice House, 260 Fairwinds Road, Landrum, S.C. 29356.

Condolences may be left at www.pettyfuneralhome.com.

Petty Funeral Home & Crematory, Landrum.

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Upstairs Artspace offers encaustic show, workshops, ‘Heated Exchange’ The Upstairs Artspace announces a major event opening in September that will feature some of the nation’s most renowned and cutting-edge encaustic artists. The show, Heated Exchange, is curated by Reni Gower of Virginia Commonwealth University, who is one of the leading experts in the field.

“The Upstairs is thrilled to bring an exhibit of this caliber to the region,” says Margaret Curtis, the gallery’s exhibits chairperson. “We are also excited to be offering a series of workshops that will allow everyone from the non-artist to the professional to explore the possibilities of this exciting medium.”

Encaustic workshops Two workshops will be offered, one for beginners and one for more advanced students.

Introduction to encaustic Oct. 12 - 13, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Go from novice to intermediate level in this intensive hands-on workshop conducted

by Mary Farmer, a well-known encaustic artist based in Asheville, N.C. She will demonstrate everything from safety procedures to panel preparation to basic encaustic methods.

Students will also learn more advanced techniques of layering, transfers and collage. The two-day workshop will end with a review of the work. Lunch will be provided.

Advanced workshop $195 per person (materials included). Nov. 10, starting at noon Observe Kristy Deetz, Reni Gower, and Jane Allen Nodine in action. This three-hour workshop/demonstration will provide an interactive opportunity to learn about painting with hot wax from the artists featured in the Heated Exchange show.

Participants will have access to three stations focused on the following techniques:

• Scrafitto/intaglio techniques with encaustic and oil paint combinations Kristy Deetz is a professor of art and design at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Her extensive exhibition record includes competitive, invitational and solo exhibitions throughout the United States.

She frequently gives workshops at recognized art centers such as Haystack, Anderson Ranch, OxBow, Penland and Arrowmont.

During her recent sabbatical she traveled to Italy to study the paintings of Renaissance artist Piero della Francesca.

• Image transfers and collage Reni Gower is a professor in the painting and printmaking department at Virginia Commonwealth University. She has exhibited her work widely nationally and internationally.

She is the recipient of numerous awards, including two Virginia for the Arts Project Grants.

Her work is represented in the collections of the Library of Congress; Pleasant Company/ Mattel, Inc; Media General, Inc; and Capital One. In addition to her teaching and painting activities, she curates award-winning traveling exhibitions.

• Working with wax resists, inks and dyes Jane Allen Nodine is a professor and director of the Curtis Harley Gallery at University of South Carolina Upstate. Notably, her work has been exhibited at the Frist Center for Visual Arts; Mary Brogan Museum; Turchin Center; South Carolina State Museum; AlteKaserne Winterthur, Switzerland, and Galerie Kunstkomplex, Wupperthal, Germany. She has received two South Carolina Arts Commission Fellowships and a NEA /SECCA IV Fellowship.

Her work is featured in “Encaustic Works 2012,“ published

by R & F Handmade Paints.

R&F Handmade Paints Inc.,

one of the nation’s premier manufacturers of encaustic materials, will provide the equipment and materials for the workshops.

“This is going to be a wonderful opportunity to see some of the most spectacular encaustic work being done in the U.S. today,” says Karen Jones, president of the Upstairs board of directors.

“This is a rare opportunity for anyone with an interest in the visual arts, and encaustic in particular.”

For more information about the show, including opportunities to participate in workshops or as a volunteer or sponsor, contact the Upstairs at 828859-2828.

The staff at the gallery, 49 S. Trade St., Tryon, will also be available during business hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and by email at frontdesk@upstairsartspace. org.

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Little Brothers and Sisters (in front): Abdias, Kyle, Russell, Matias, Isaias, Lydia, Nathalie, AJ, Belen, Aaron, Don’tae, Erik and Hai’lee; Big Brothers and Sisters (in back), along with hosts Shawn Matthew (far left) and John Matthew (far right): Alan Maurer, Jim Peterman, Dale McEntire, Sue Anderson, Lynne Parsons, Ernie Giannini, Cathy Smith Bowers, Bob Hutchison, Allen Burdette and guest, Jared, and Bob and Lynn Montgomery. (photo by Karen Dacey)

Pool party and picnic held for Big Brothers Big Sisters Each summer, John and Shawn Matthew host a pool party and picnic for Big Brothers Big Sisters, inviting area Littles and their volunteer Bigs. The pool, surrounded

by gardens, served as an oasis on a sweltering, hot afternoon. The Littles spent the afternoon romping in the water, honing their dives, with some making great progress

and gaining confidence in the water under the watchful eye of Bigs.

Although some Bigs braved the action in the water, most of the adults were content to snack and

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Yoga continues at Stearns Gym in Columbus with a new six-week session from Aug. 22 – Sept. 26, every Wednesday from 6-7 p.m. There is a small fee for the session,. Elaina Prevett, a certified yoga instructor who has been teaching for 14 years, leads the all-levels class. For more information, call the instructor at 828-894-5176.

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Bridge results

Little Sister Lydia and her Big Sister Jana Hinely enjoy cooling off in the pool together. (photo by Karen Dacey)

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beans, potato salad, watermelon and fruit punch. In addition, Big Sister Sue Anderson and her Little Sister, Nathalie, spent the day before baking cookies and creating fruit kabobs to share.

The local Big Brothers Big Sisters organization holds several group activities annually. Bigs and Littles schedule other outings twice a month to engage in activities both enjoy, such as going to plays, cooking, planting flowers or attending a local festival or sports event.

There is always a list of boys and girls waiting for a Big Brother or Big Sister. In addition to the traditional community-based matches, BBBS has a school-based program that serves children in area elementary schools. If you are interested in volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters, call 828859-9230.

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My answer was pretty simple: and sorting through racks of shirts nope, I just wait until the deadline – is that just about everybody in looms, then I get to it, inspired by the store spoke to Susan and called whatever’s just happened. That’s her name, and a couple volunteers pretty much how I paint, sculpt or offered to help bring things in. I live… maybe I’m just bad at plan- hope she’ll forgive me, because ning ahead, but I prefer to think of I’m just using her as an example of small things that are really big. it as living in the moment!

Inspiration comes in the form Yes, I was smiling to myself, yet again. of dropping a Saluda Lanier Lipizza all over the brary in Tryon back steps, rubNews & is brave enough berized dinner Notations to have me as offerings out of the speaker for the microwave,

by Bonnie Bardos the Brown Bag hubcaps disappearing, getting whacked in the lunch series on Tuesday, Aug. forehead by bolt cutters in the dead 21 at noon. Bring a bag lunch; of night, wrinkled pooches that sit I’ll bring some artwork and can by my side on the front porch steps promise that it will be very laidto help spot butterflies; along with back and informal. If you have cell phones, lawn mowers and something delicious in your bag, those folks that make up this little I might be sharing lunch instead of talking! town with a big heart.

Congratulations to Emily It’s life. Sometimes I sits and thinks a lot up here in Saluda on Riddle, daughter of David and a front porch morning - the sun Peggy Riddle, on her recent marwarm on my face, bees humming, riage to Dustin Farnsworth. May breeze ruffling through the green these two young amazing people leaves. Sitting and thinking are have many happy years ahead. things that get lost in the scurry of The newlyweds have settled in at the rat race world, and I consider Penland, N.C. Saluda Tailgate Market conit valuable time indeed: never a waste. It may not look like any- tinues at West Main Street public thing is being done, but at least parking lot on Fridays, 4:30 - 6:30 the interior wheels are spinning; p.m. Fresh local offerings, rain or shine. maybe stuck sometimes.

Art scene: Honking Tonkers Walking into the Saluda Medical Center recently, I was greeted Gallery at 78 E. Main will show by name, heard about a new puppy work by Saluda artists Beverly and got smiles too. Next, a stroll Pickard and Arline Boyce, and over next door to the Saluda Cen- will showcase Bill Ryan’s work; ter’s Thrifty Barn netted me some reception Friday, Aug. 24 from “new” clothes, friendly smiles and 6-9 p.m..

Random Arts has many fun and conversation with volunteers Arlene Klippel and Caroline Tindal. inspirational workshops lined up Again, I heard my name. for the coming month; and DancBrowsing among the racks, and er’s Extension is getting ready for being the observer of life that I am, I noticed something really lovely.

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Obituaries

Ben William Goodwin

Ben William Goodwin (Bennie) of Tryon died We d n e s day, Aug. 15, 2012 at the Currituck House in Moyock, N.C. after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Bennie was the loving husband of Gwen Goodwin for 47 years. Born in Spartanburg, S.C. on March 15, 1935, Bennie was the son of Ben P. and Helen Bell Goodwin.

A graduate of Spartanburg High School and Wofford College, Bennie served in the U.S. Army and was a member of

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the Army Band while stationed in Japan. He was a professional flautist who played with the Spartanburg and Anderson symphonies and led or participated in numerous musicals in Polk, Henderson and Rutherford counties.

He was a member of Tryon First Baptist Church, where he sang in the choir for many years.

He was an active member of the Jeff L. Nelson Masonic Lodge and served on the Harmon Field Board of Supervisors. Bennie retired in 1992 as band director of Tryon High School.

Bennie is survived by two daughters: Tamara G. Reeves (Jeffrey) of Tryon and her two sons, Michah and Joshua Gravelle, and Michelle G. Santa (Cmdr. Tom) of Moyock, N.C. and their two daughters, Elysse and Lauren Santa; one brotherin-law, Bill Allen of Carey, N.C.; three sisters-in-law, Cynthia Padgett and Sonya Waltz of Smoaks, S.C. and Charlene

Johnson of Tryon; a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends who are considered family.

In addition to his parents, Bennie was predeceased by his wife, Gwen, who died Aug. 21, 2011, and his two sisters, Frieda Allen and Machree holder.

Bennie and Gwen lived in Pacolet Valley in the same house for 47 years. He wanted everyone to know how much he loved Tryon as well as the people of Tryon and the community.

A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church, Tryon on Sunday, Aug. 19 at 2 p.m.

Memorials may be made to Tryon First Baptist Church Choir, P.O. Box 1287, Tryon, N.C. 28782 or the Currituck House, 141 Moyock Landing Drive, Moyock, N.C. 27958.

Twiford Funeral Home of Elizabeth City, N.C. is serving the family. Online condolences may be left at twifordfh.com.

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a new academic year of dance.

Up on Greenville Street, I will have “open studio” at the art house on Sundays from 1-3 p.m. Drop in to see new paintings and sculpture and meet River, who has proved to be an excellent art host puppy!

Saluda School will be back in session on Aug. 27.

Join in for a community potluck and bingo Aug. 27, 6 p.m. at Saluda Center. Bring something tasty to share.

Happy August birthday to B.J. Kent, Linda Kaye Haynes, Cindi Miller, Paul Stoney, Jen Pace, Zack Pace, Don Mintz, Caroline Tindal, Nora Ward, Samantha Ward and Reeda Ward.

Thank you for reading this column, dear readers! If you have something to add, you can call me at 828-749-1153, email at bbardos@gmail.com; my website is bonniebardos.com; and I’m on Facebook too.

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The Macon Bank team won the Business Cup Trophy at last year’s Otho Gibbs Chamber Golf Tournament. The winning business team earns the right to display the perpetual trophy for that year. (photo submitted by Christina Feagan)

Otho Gibbs Chamber Golf Tournament set for Sept. 20 The 14th Otho Gibbs Chamber Golf Tournament has been set for Sept. 20 at Meadowbrook Golf Club.

The event is a fundraiser for the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce foundation. Last year the foundation awarded grants to: • Polk County Sheriff ’s Mounted Patrol • House of Flags Museum • Mill Spring Agricultural

Center • Tryon Tourism Development Authority The format will be captain’s choice. The first-place business team will win the Business Chamber Cup, as well as trophy bragging rights.

Registration for the tournament will be at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch, both at the pro shop. The shotgun start will be at 12:30 p.m.

Immediately following play, there will be a ribeye steak dinner cookout. Awards and prizes will be announced during the dinner.

More than 50 raffle prizes will be available, and there will be contests for closest to the pin, most accurate drive and guess the tees. Prizes will include gift certificates to the pro shop, green fees from surrounding golf courses and gift certificates from local merchants.

If you represent a business, you can provide something to put in the “goodie bag,” or donate a raffle prize. You can also showcase your business by being a hole sponsor or scoreboard sponsor. For more information or to make a donation, email Christina@carolinafoothillschamber. com or call 828-859-6236.

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TCC to host tournament with former Tryon High golf team members Each August for the past seven years Tryon Country Club (TCC) has hosted former golf team members of Tryon High School to an afternoon of golf with a captain’s choice tournament. This year’s tournament is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 18 at 2 p.m.

From the time Tryon High School’s golf teams were formed in the 40s until the consolidation of Polk County schools in the early 90s, the Tryon Tigers were consistently competitive on the links, often matching up favorably against much larger high schools through Western North Carolina.

For the better part of half a century, Tryon Country Club served as the home course for the school’s golf teams. Early Tiger golfers often worked as caddies at the club,

and many Tryon High alumni went on to play college golf and work in the golf industry as professionals and course superintendents.

Also, this year any former or current players form the Polk County High School (PCHS) team are invited as well. Tryon Country Club is now the home course for the PCHS golf team.

The event will include an 18hole golf tournament followed by dinner for players and guests. Former and current players and guests, coaches and golf professionals are all invited.

Call PGA professional Marc Brady (Tryon High class of ’71) at TCC. for registration and information at 828-859-9651.

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‘Arthritis – No Bones About It!’ presented by St. Luke’s Jamie Cehlar, physical therapist with St. Luke’s Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, recently presented a program designed to reduce the impact arthritis can have on people’s lives and encourage a positive approach to the problem. The program gave attendees the knowledge and skills they need to take a more active part in their arthritis.

Cehlar told attendees that using the body incorrectly during work and leisure activities can add to the damage that arthritis causes and actually speed up the deterioration, resulting in disability at an earlier age. Joint protection techniques can help slow the progress of this kind of damage, she said as well as preventing additional damage to your joints. For more information, c a l l S t . L u ke ’s O u t p a t i e n t Rehabilitation Center at 828894-8419. (photo submitted by Jennifer Wilson)

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‘Find dining’: Wild foods expert to teach ‘Lookin-n-Cookin’ Celebrated wild foods expert Alan Muskat will teach two workshops on edible and medicinal plants and mushrooms in Saluda on Sept. 8-9 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Muskat, known nationally as The Mushroom Man, will lead the

workshops at Meanwhile, Back in Saluda, a bed and breakfast in rural Saluda. A morning outing will be followed by an optional participant-provided semi-wild picnic.

Participants will learn how to

safely find, identify, harvest and prepare wild foods. Guest will take an easy hike on trails and paths around the property, gathering mushrooms and wild plants along the way. After the hike, participants can cook the foraged bounty in

the outdoor wood fired oven and traditional wood cookstove.

To register or for more information, visit www.NoTasteLikeHome.org or call 828-749-2480.

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Mill Spring man defends records Mill Spring High School reunion George Bowland Jr. of Mill Spring was in Flintstone, Pa. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 4-5, to defend the 50.708-second hill climb record he set in 2008 at the 1.2-mile Polish Mountain course. He drove his highwinged BBR Ferrari.

More than 70 drivers were expected to compete for a class win or the hill record. National Road Autosport, Steel Cities Sports Car Club of America and

the Pennsylvania Hill Climb Association held the sanctioned hill climb, which included a car show, refreshments and music provided by Cramer Bros. and Time Flies.

All proceeds from the threeday event benefited the Flintstone Volunteer Fire Department.

- source: www.times-news. com (Cumberland TimesNews)

for classes held before 1960, Oct. 19 If you attended Mill Spring High School before 1960, you are invited to attend a reunion/ homecoming Friday, Oct. 19, 2012. The event will begin at 1 p.m. in classrooms from the school building, which is now the Mill Spring Agricultural Center.

The meal will be a potluck dinner and everyone is asked

to bring a dish, drink and old photos! After the meal, there will be a program in the old auditorium area. For more information, visit www.polk-nc. com. (Anyone in contact with alumni no longer living in the area, please be sure to update them on this event.)

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Racetrack archaeology: An affinity for dirt track racing If you witnessed a latemodel Dodge truck driven by a woman inching slowly down the vicinity of Jug Factory Road and Motlow Creek in the Upstate recently, stopping repeatedly to stand at the fence line beside various fields, shading her eyes and snapping photos with her phone, don’t call the cops.

It was me. I was looking for a dirt track.

And somewhere, under those grazing cows or weathered barn or still and quiet pond, lies the mythical GreerLandrum Speedway, whose halcyon days ran in the mid to late 1940s.

Why the offspring of a European marriage, raised on Dickens and Beatrix Potter, would have an affinity for

dirt-track racing, I cannot “1949 NSCRA Champion.”

“They spelled it wrong,” I tell you. said with the confident knowlBut I do.

Thinking back, the seed edge of a 19-year-old, to Eddie. was probably “No, they planted as a d i d ,” he teenager when “I’m Just said,n ’ttotting one member Saying…” up a repair of a group of bill on a calfriends I hung

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“It should be NASCAR.” sion shop he now ran for his “No, it shouldn’t. Go ride retired father in Atlanta.

In the office of that shop, a horse or something.”

I shut up and peered closely a dark and grimy hole of a at the black-and-white photos room, with an oil-stained desk that lined the wall above. Ed and vinyl couch, there stood, being awarded a trophy in shoved up against the wall on Daytona, Ed racing at Lakea low table, a trophy as tall as wood.

Ed crashing.

This was a toddler, inscribed with his the same quiet man I’d often dad’s name, Ed Samples, and

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visited with at the family farm in north Georgia, habitually bent over the hood of his truck, anywhere from two to 10 dogs waiting patiently at his feet?

I had no idea he had been a racing legend. I adored his wife, Virginia, a gentle soul, and later asked if she had ever been nervous, watching him race in those days of grit and muscle and not much in the way of protection.

“I went to watch him in a race, and I was wearing a new green dress,” she said, her eyes filled with memories, “and he crashed. I believe they said his car rolled something like 30 times and each time it rolled, his head came out of (Continued on page 29)

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the driver’s window and hit the ground. Over and over.

He was in the hospital for the longest time, and I never wore that dress again. Ever.”

It was something I drew from while developing a never-produced pilot for Paramount about a female NASCAR driver. I knew it had to be authentic, and while Ed’s era was one in which drivers worked on their own cars and it took sheer strength and an iron will to handle a dirt track, I knew I had a handle on the passion and personalities when we began to shop the project to the networks.

“No one will ever watch it,” declared a suit, all of about 30 years old, in a meeting. “It’s not believable. Women don’t race in NASCAR.”

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“That’s the point,” I argued. “But she has talent, and with the right sponsors, she’s very close to making the Busch Series.”

He shook his head. “Who watches NASCAR, anyway?”

I’ll just let that remark lie there, shall I? My appreciation for the dirt track legends fell dormant for several years. It wasn’t until recently, while waiting off-camera on a local TV show, that I happened to meet racing historian and author Perry Wood, also to appear on the show to promote his yesteryear racing collection at the Chapman Cultural Center.

I brought up Ed, and Wood certainly knew of him. Later, sharing this chance encounter via email with Eddie, I learned that Ed had won a race at the Greer-Landrum

Speedway, but I could find very little information about this abandoned track and would love to know where it was, should I ever hear anything.

Perry calls this sort of quest “racetrack archaeology.” All I know is that the bug has bitten. Armed with Google Maps and directions from friends, neighbors and old-timers who claim to have witnessed races at this infamous dirt track, intersected with an airstrip to have once flown in, ahem, untaxed beverages at night with no landing lights, I’ve trained my eyes to look for land that looks as if it could be banked in places or a strip that ran uphill while the other, down.

“I heard they graded that track using mules and clam shells from the river,” my friend, Ben, declared.

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I believe we’ve found it.

The property owner has affirmed that this is the place Ed won his race – one of several in South Carolina – and is the site of the first AfricanAmerican racing league as well as a women’s league.

Stepping back into the shade and out of the glaring sun, I paused and scratched my bare calf. A good piece of the track is now under water.

What was once a graded area can be faintly recognized.

It’s not unlike “Field of Dreams.” I can hear the openthrottled roar of engines, the low cursing of men. The acrid fumes of smoke and dust in my nostrils. The sweat, spit and glory that accompanied the years well before NASCAR. A shiver ran up my spine.

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Cracker Barrel, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, conference room, Congregational Church.

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the enzymes needed for proper digestion. This can cause gastrointestinal problems. If you do “change up� the time you have carbs, I recommend you eat a tiny amount of carbohydrate (a couple of small crackers, a spoon of rice, or pasta) an hour before your carbfilled meal.

This will trigger enzymes needed for proper digestion. One thing I recommend when cutting out carbs for one meal a day, is to keep a can of Coke handy. Real Coke, not diet. Keep it in your car or somewhere handy if you operate machinery. If you feel light-headed because of low blood sugar, stop, drink the Coke to raise your blood sugar and then get help.

Diet or exercise question?

Email me at dwcrocker77@gmail. com or visit fitness4yourlife.org.

David Crocker of Landrum has been a nutritionist and master personal trainer for 26 years. He served as strength director of the Spartanburg Y.M.C.A. and head strength coach for the USC-Spartanburg baseball team, the S.C. state champion girls gymnastic team and the Converse college equestrian team. He was also a water safety consultant to the U.S. Marine Corps, lead trainer to L.H. Fields modeling agency and teacher for four semesters at USC-Union. Crocker was also a regular guest of the Pam Stone radio show.

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.

Tryon Town Council will meet Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Tryon Fire Department. For information or special accommodations, contact the town clerk at 828-849-6655.

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Resources to help seniors with low vision Dear Savvy Senior, What resources can you recommend to help seniors with incurable vision impairment? My wife has macular degeneration and has become very discouraged.

Looking for Help Dear Looking, Unfortunately, there are nearly 2 million Americans, like your wife, living with macular degeneration today, making everyday tasks like cooking dinner, reading the newspaper or watching television extremely challenging. Here are some resources that can help.

Vision rehabilitation The best place to get help living and coping with macular degeneration is at a vision rehabilitation agency. These agencies are typically run by state or nonprofit organizations, and there are around 1,500 of them scattered across the country that provide free or low-cost services to help seniors and their families who are living with all types of incurable vision impairments.

While vision rehabilitation does not restore lost sight, it does help people maximize their existing sight, or, if they have no vision, it can equip them with techniques and tools to help them maintain an independent lifestyle.

Services include counseling, along with training on how to perform daily living tasks with low vision, and how to use visual and adaptive devices and assistive technologies that can help improve quality of life.

They also offer guidance for adapting your home that will

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Department in Green Creek, 7 a.m. - noon.

The Meeting Place Senior Center Wednesday activities include Tai Chi, 9 a.m.; Medication assistance; Ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; Wacky Wednesday, senior fitness and Italian Club, 10 a.m.; Bingo and bridge, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001.

make it safer and easier for your wife to maneuver, and can help her locate low-vision support groups in your area, which is very helpful. Some agencies will even send their specialist out to work with her in the comfort of your own home.

To find a vision rehabilitation agency in your area, call the American Foundation for the Blind referral line at 800-232-5463.

If, however, you don’t live near a vision rehabilitation agency, you can also get help from an occupational therapist, or OT, who can provide low vision training in your home. Ask your ophthalmologist or doctor for a referral to an OT in your area.

Your Area Agency on Aging (call 800-677-1116 for contact information) can also help you find nearby therapists. Many health insurance providers, including Medicare, will pay for low vision training by an OT if prescribed by your eye doctor or healthcare provider.

easier to navigate, techniques for traveling safely outside the home, and various tips on how to manage things like finances, medications, and other tasks like cooking, cleaning, grooming, reading, writing and more.

It also offers a comprehensive list of low vision products and technologies that can help your wife stay active and independent, including product reviews that are published in the organization’s online magazine, called “AccessWorld.”

Online help Another convenient place to find help for your wife is online at a terrific new website called VisionAware (visionaware.org).

Created by the American Foundation for the Blind and the Reader’s Digest Partners for Sight Foundation, this site provides free information on eye conditions, along with dozens of practical tips and instructional videos on living with vision loss, including concepts for adapting your home to make it

Other resources Two other good resources that can help you and your wife are the Ears for Eyes program and the MD Support website.

Ears for Eyes (earsforeyes. info, 800-843-6816) is a nonprofit public charity that provides free audio lessons on cassette tapes, CDs and Internet downloads that teach adaptive daily living skills to the vision impaired and their caregivers.

And mdsupport.org is a public service website for seniors living with macular degeneration that provides information and links to support groups across the country, and links to low-vision products, services and other resources that can help with many different needs.

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.

Saluda Center Wednesday activities, Trash Train, 10 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga 12:30 p.m. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www. saluda.com.

Polk County Democratic Party will open its headquarters on White Street in Columbus for visitors twice weekly. During August, the headquarters will be open Wednesdays noon to 3 p.m. and

Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon.

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

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.

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The Mill Spring Agricultural Center is currently hosting an exhibit of the works of local photographer Jean-Jacques Benoist, a study of high dynamic range photography. The images present an almost 3D surreal look at textures and colors captured with multiple exposures and available light, featuring scenes of the ag center as renovations were under way. The 22 x 14 images are full of detail and will take you back in time to the rooms and hallways of the old Mill Spring Elementary School. The show is expected to continue through October. The ag center is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (photo submitted by Jean-Jacques and Sue Benoist)

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