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Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Vol. 86 / No. 60

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

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Steeplechase finish line in sight

Earlier this week, April 22, marked 148 years since General Stoneman’s US Cavalry fought southern troops at Howard’s Gap. The event happened on April 22, 1865.

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

Today

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

The Meeting Place Senior Center, Wednesday activities include Tai Chi, 9 a.m.; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; Wacky Wednesday, senior fitness and Italian club, 10 a.m.; bingo and bridge, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001.

Green Creek Community Center, quilters’ group, Wednesdays, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Saluda Center, Wednesday activities, Trash Train, 10 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga 12:30 p.m. For more activities, email saluda(Continued on page 2)

Jockey Darren Nagle, far right, eventually took over the Block House race Saturday, April 20 riding Bill Pape’s Dugan for the $20,000 prize. Nagle worked with racing Hall of Fame trainer Jonathan Sheppard to win by three-quarters of a length. See more Steeplechase photos on page 10. (photo by Erik Olsen)

White Oak rezoning, development approved

by Samantha Hurst

Following two hours of public comment and a handful of compromises, the Polk County Board of Commissioners, during its April 22 meeting, unanimously approved the rezoning of the White Oak development in Pea Ridge and a development agreement with Tryon Equestrian Properties, resulting in an

eruption of applause from the audience.

“I think the process played out – I think people should see we listened to their concerns and addressed their issues,” said commissioner Tom Pack. “[The] developers are trying to work with us and I think they want to be good members of the community.”

Tryon Equestrian Properties requested that the county rezone 1,022 acres that includes the original White Oak development and additional adjacent properties from multiple use zoning to a new Equestrian (E) district.

Polk County resident Anne Pierce said she has grave concerns over (Continued on page 4)

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center@hotmail.com or visit www.saluda.com.

Changing Lives MOMS Group Program, Wednesdays, April 24 - May 22 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Harmon Field cabin in Tryon. Tryon Seventh-day Adventist Church has developed a new concept for local moms to improve their overall health and well-being. To learn more or to register for the Changing Lives MOMS Group, find the group on Facebook at Changing Lives MOMS Group, contact them via email at ChangingLivesMomsGroup@hotmail. com or call 386-481-8215.

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

Polk County Economic & Tourism Development Commission (ETDC) meets on the last Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the First Peak Visitor Center conference room, 20 E. Mills St., Columbus. For information, call 828-894-2895.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous Tryon 12 and 12 Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Tryon Coffeehouse, 90 Trade Street.

Thursday

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Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit Thursdays, 7 a.m. noon, corner of Hampton Court and Hwy 108.

Thursday Men’s Prayer Breakfast will meet this month, on April 25 at 8 a.m. at TJ’s Cafe 456 S. Trade St. in Tryon. Come and bring a friend. Along with a “order from menu” breakfast, there will be fellowship and prayer for the needs of those in our community, state, nation and world and for those who will to cause us harm. The group meets the last Thursday of every month.

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

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

Meeting Place Senior Center, Thursday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; devotions, 10 a.m.; bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m.; grocery shopping, 1 p.m.; yoga, 6 p.m. 828-894-0001.

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

Landrum Library, Lap Babies, 10 a.m., 20- 25 minute session for young children and care givers includes music, nursery rhymes, action poems and short books. Storytime at 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers includes books, music and fingerplays. Call 828457-2218.

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

AA open discussion meeting Happy, Joyous and Free, noon on Thursdays, Columbus United Methodist Church, 76 N. Peak Street, across from Stearns gym.

Rotary Club of Tryon meets every Thursday at noon at Tryon Presbyterian Church on Harmon Field Rd. Al-Anon: Foothills Come to Believe Thursdays, 7 p.m., Polk Wellness Center, 155 W. Mills St., Suite 202, Columbus.

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

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

LOCAL WEATHER Forecast:

Today

Tomorrow

Moon Phase

Today: Isolated thunderstorms, with 30 percent chance of rain. High 78, low 51.

Isolated t-storms Partly cloudy Thursday: Partly cloudy, with no chance of rain. High 72, low 46.

Monday’s weather was: High 62, low 44, no rain.

in gym.

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

NAMI Support Group, Thursdays, 7 - 8 p.m. in the blue room of Tryon Presbyterian Church, located on Harmon Field Road in Tryon. The group, sponsored by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), is for anyone feeling anxious or depressed and those with a diagnosis of a mental illness. All conversations are confidential. No charge. 828817-0382.

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

TLT production, “Picasso at the Lapin Agile,” It’s 1904 in a Paris bistro called the Lapin Agile. Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein, who are on the verge of creating some of their most revolutionary work (Einstein will publish his theory of relativity in 1905 and Picasso will paint “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon” in 1907), have just met and are debating philosophy, politics and women. Witty, amusing and thought-provoking, Picasso at the Lapin Agile is a fun romp through history. TLT Workshop, 516 S. Trade St., Tryon, 8 p.m.

Friday

USDAA Dog Agility Trials April 26 - 28 at FENCE (Foothills Nature Equestrian Center) 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission is free.

PAC hike to Bridal Veil Falls The Pacolet Area Conservancy (PAC) invite the pubic to join PAC Land Protection Specialist, Pam Torlina for a 6-mile, easy/moderate loop hike

at DuPont State Forest, to Bridal Veil Falls.

S a l u d a C e n t e r, F r i d a y 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 or drumming at 10 a.m. and bingo or movie at 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001.

Art Trek Tryon preview party April 26 from 5-8 p.m.

More than 35 area artists are opening studios for this annual event April 27-28. Participating artists will be featured in a gallery exhibit at Upstairs Artspace.

Susie Welsh’s “Dog On It” art opening at Kathleen’s Gallery on April 26 from 5-8 p.m.

A portion of the sales will help benefit Foothills Animal Shelter.

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

PCHS varsity baseball at Thomas Jefferson, Friday, April 26, 6:30 p.m.

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

TLT production, “Picasso at the Lapin Agile,” It’s 1904 in a Paris bistro called the Lapin Agile. Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein, who are on the verge of creating some of their most revolutionary work (Einstein will publish his theory of relativity in 1905 and Picasso will paint “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon” in 1907), have just met and are debating philosophy, politics and women. Witty, amusing and thought-provoking, Picasso (Continued on page 23)

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Baker Chiropractic celebrates new office in Green Creek Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new offices of Baker Family Chiropractic of Green Creek, located at 25 Shields Drive, Tryon (Green Creek Family Life Center).

Dr. Clay J. Baker is on staff along with Nancy Wilson, office administrator. Dr. Baker is the son of Dr. Jim Baker of Baker Chiropractic on S. Trade Ave in Tryon. Dr. Jim Baker has been in practice for the past 18 years.

This new location provides a convenient office for patients on the eastern part of Polk County, and provides treatment in the areas of physiotherapy, chiropractic care and massage.

For more information visit the website at www.tryonchiropractor. com, or call the Chamber at 8596236.

– article submitted

by Janet Sciacca

Dr. Clay Baker cuts the ribbon on his new location surrounded by Chamber of Commerce board member Kathy Toomey of New View Realty, family members Dorothy Deck, Colby Herman and Dr. Jim Baker, as well as Nancy Wilson and chamber board member Kim Adams of COSTCO. (photo submitted by Janet Sciacca)

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Roger Smith, far left, and Mark Bellissimo, talk with area residents after the Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the Tryon Equestrian Properties development agreement for White Oak. (photos

by Samantha Hurst)

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the generality of the rezoning.

“I find it hard to understand

how this is an equestrian zoning issue. There’s one or two sentences about equestrian facilities; most of it seems to be changing the multiple use zoning,” Pierce said. “The developer does not

have to come before this commission again to get any additional exceptions to allow them to build things that are going to have a big impact on the surrounding community ... to me this is anything but an equestrian development.”

Project plans include a maximum of 800 dwelling units including single-family residential and clustered multi-family condo/townhouses, a maximum of 450 hotel units, private and public clubs; sports and recreation both indoor and outdoor including golf, tennis, fishing, hiking and nature, obstacle courses; multi-discipline equestrian center, summer camps, retail stores, restaurants, offices, fitness, spa and wellness center; camping/ rental cabins/RV park; museum, covered arena, indoor arena, amphitheater, winery/vineyard; hospitality/convention center; lighted stadium with seating for 6,000; heliport, festivals; stabling for horses or other animals; auctions (animal and/or products); temporary tents; conservation easements or areas and retirement facilities, independent living and assisted living up to 100 units.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Twenty-six people signed up for citizen comments during the

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first public hearing regarding the county’s consideration of the equestrian district.

Pete Mahler, a Polk County resident since 1947, questioned how many of the commissioners had visited Wellington, Fla. where Tryon Equestrian Properties developers Mark Bellissimo, along with partner Roger Smith, created the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.

None of the commissioners raised their hands in response.

Instead, commissioner Ted Owens noted later in the meeting that county planner Cathy Ruth had in fact visited the area as the commission’s “spy to see what was going on.”

Mahler commented, as did several others, that he felt the project was moving along too quickly.

“Let’s not get in a hurry to promote this and approve this ordinance; let’s take an awful long look at this. The commissioners have not seen what these people have done and they are shooting from the hip. I think this is very, very bad,” he said.

Nancy Wilson said she came to speak as a mother and former teacher. She said the project excited her because she saw opportunity for Polk County to grow without the rural feeling being drastically changed.

“I think this is truly a unique opportunity to grow here. We can have jobs, increase visitors and tourism, our local businesses will benefit, our children will benefit,” Wilson said. “Everything about this area can stay unique, can stay strong and the equestrian heritage that is so unique to this area can be enhanced. I understand the concerns but I cannot help but believe the great balance this project can offer all of us is clearly the right opportunity for Polk County and its future.”

Others brought up concerns over property values and taxes increasing.

Jason Craig said he moved to Polk County with hopes of building a future for his family, (Continued on page 5)

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but he said he’s concerned the potential for skyrocketing property values would prevent him from doing so.

“When you consolidate land you are raising the value of the land, which is fine if you want to cash out and leave, but I am going to be here in 33 years with my children. The land prices will rise and what that means is land will no longer be affordable for young farmers like myself,” Craig said. “If the value of the land goes up that means we will not have farmers anymore and the essential character of the rural community will be gone. I as a young farmer am somewhat alarmed unless land and markets remain available for young farmers like me.”

Anita Williamson said instead of preventing young families from moving to Polk County, she feels the project would allow the youth she loves to stay in or return to Polk County when they are ready to raise their own families.

“I’d like to see children I love have a future in Polk County,” said Williamson. “This is the finest thing I’ve seen come along in my experience here. It has all kinds of outward ripple affects, in a positive fashion, that might give my grandchildren and other children a living wage and an opportunity to stay instead of having to go elsewhere.”

A handful of people who said they felt weary of the project initially came forward to speak in support of it Monday night.

Jason Head, who lives in Spartanburg but was one of the first to purchase property in the White Oak development, said after months of research and attending planning board meetings, he’s in support of the project.

“At some point we have to have change; change has to come,” Head said. “There is a way this can be done and it not affect everybody in a negative way. It can be a positive impact on everybody. I truly believe the developer is putting a package together and the package

Residents get a look at proposed zoning maps for the new White Oak development plans.

will be the best for everybody.”

COMPROMISES MADE

A week ago citizens raised a

litany of questions and concerns during a neighborhood meeting held at CME Zion Church in Pea Ridge. Many of those same concerns popped up again.

Debbie Kerns, who lives on

property adjacent to the development, said she knew compromise was needed and she believed the developers were willing to work (Continued on page 6)

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through those issues.

“I think this venue is the best possible opportunity that we will see in our lifetime to keep our rural county that we so love,” Kerns said. “We have a choice to look at the change and mold it … so that no one suffers.”

One worry in particular was addressed before public comments even reached the podium April 22.

County planner Cathy Ruth said the developer wished to make amendments to the proposed zoning concerning heliport provisions.

The amendments limit the use of the heliport to emergency needs. It cannot be used, according to the agreement, for sales fly overs or scenic tours.

The changes would also restrict the use of the heliport from 7 a.m. – 10 p.m., except for cases of emergency. They also must travel along air corridors over I-26 and Hwy. 74 and comply with FFA requirements.

Restrictions were also approved regarding the development’s proposed RV park.

Recreational vehicles and travel trailers must be limited to five units per acre, with no lease exceeding six months. Quiet time for the park begins at 11 p.m. and sewage hookups must be approved by the Polk County Health Department. Developers and their attorney originally requested a 25-foot setback but neighbors and commissioners felt that wasn’t enough.

Donald Edwards who lives off Moore Rd. said that placed the RV park too close to his property.

“If they are moving the boundaries from 100 feet to 25 feet that is right in my front yard,” Edwards said. “I’m not interested in having 100 RVs in my front yard.”

Commissioner Pack requested instead that the RV park maintain a 100-foot setback and be blocked from adjacent properties by a vegetative berm to reach 72 inches within four years or a

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natural earthen berm at least 2 feet high with shrubs planted on top, to reach 36 inches within four years.

Citizens also requested and received regulations to alleviate the level of noise created and potential light emitted. Pack requested that spillover technology be used to prevent arena lighting from creeping into nearby property or polluting the night sky.

Noise, meanwhile, must be maintained at no more than 70 decibels between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. or 60 decibels at all other times. It cannot reach above those limits for any longer than a period of six minutes.

Those living along Larsen Lane also asked that it be ensured the developers did not use the one-lane access road for waste services or other commercial traffic.

Particularly important to some commissioners was an addition to the development agreement that triggered the need for a public safety facility. Commissioners included a requirement for the developers to invest up to $250,000 in a public safety facility once they obtain permits for 250 dwelling units or 125 residential building permits and a 125-unit hotel. The facility must be constructed within one mile of the development to respond to emergencies within the development or in the surrounding area, according to amendments made to the development agreement.

County and local fire district officials have the right, but not obligation to contribute to cost of construction of facility, which would be deeded to the county upon completion of its construction.

Bellissimo said he and fellow developer Roger Smith agreed to the eventual construction of a public safety substation because they, “wanted to step up and show our commitment to the partnership.”

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For many in attendance the potential for jobs and an economic boost was hard to ignore.

Polk County Economic and Tourism Development Commission member Dennis Hill came forward during the second public hearing regarding the development agreement.

“We have an opportunity to reverse the circumstances and help bring significant economic growth to the county,” Hill said.

“The White Oak Equestrian development means many jobs – maybe as many as 1,000 jobs, increased tax revenue, new business and more business for our existing merchants. It will also bring more interest in visiting our area and taking advantage of our other recreational opportunities, our festivals and our attractions.”

Maryanna Haymon said she moved to the area in 1997. In recent years she and her farm

have been named the No. 1 sport horse breeders in the country.

She said she and the area are desperate for people to move here and she thinks the project could be the draw needed.

“We are going out of business next year … the reason being that I don’t have access to the qualified assistance and the help that I need,” Haymon said. “I see it expanding the job base in this county, you are going to have people who are support staff who will live here year round - landscapers, gardeners, plumbers, electricians. The key and heart of what Mr. Bellissimo did in Florida was the equestrian center but it starts there.”

Bill Hay is an equine veterinarian in the community. He said he moved here with his family from another small community because he saw the area there deteriorating.

“We have about 18 employees right now and one of our goals looking at this is we’d like to have more employees; I’d like

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to be a job creator,” Hay said.

“This proposal gives us a great advantage to move forward.”

Commissioner Ted Owens said one of the driving forces behind his vote to approve the project was the economic potential.

“We’ve really been working on this a while,” said Owens. “I think the future of this project is going to be a good thing for Polk County. I think a particularly important aspect is the part that was put into the agreement about making an effort to use Polk County contractors.”

Though Bellissimo and Smith have said they cannot provide a hard and fast number for the amount of jobs to be created, they do intend on focusing their efforts on hiring locally.

Bellissimo said they plan to hold a job seminar soon to determine what skills available in the area match their needs, especially in the initial phases of site preparation and construction.

MOVING FORWARD

Joann Loheac of Green Creek said she has concerns similar to others, but she felt the county could not let the project slip by them.

“I love this area but what will be here for my daughter,” Loheac asked. “We have an opportunity right now that is only going to present itself once in our lifetime. It might not be perfect, but I think we should try to make it the best for the most citizens and ultimately long range be the best thing for Polk County.”

Bellissimo said he’s pleased citizens and neighbors to the project were willing to work through their concerns and that the commission allowed the project to move forward.

“The spirit of the community came out tonight and I’m glad we were able to address their concerns,” Bellissimo said. “We’re very, very excited about our future in Polk County.”

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Balancing growth in a rural community After two hours of community input, Polk County commissioners voted unanimously to give Tryon Equestrian Partners’ Mark Bellissimo and Roger Smith approval to move forward on a project slated to bring a potential $500 million worth of tax base to Polk County.

Plans for this project are vast with proposals aimed at bringing upwards of 12,000 people to Polk County on weekends during the spring, summer and even fall of the equestrian season.

Sentiments in the air of the commission meeting Monday, April 22 were anxious. Could this development really be the answer for bringing jobs to Polk County?

Can we approve it without detriment to our rural lifestyle? Will these developers bring all that they promise and will they do so without cutting corners?

Some of these questions remain unanswered.

Smith and his wife, Jennifer, have lived in Polk County more than a decade. One hopes this tie to the community they’ve called home remains binding and guides Smith and his business partner delicately through the process. One also hopes that as Bellissimo and his family build a home here they too feel an obligation to preserve the heritage of Polk County as they complete this project.

They want the equestrian facility to happen fast and that is why they urged commissioners not to stall on their approval. Commissioners satisfied those requests, but not without some concessions for a public safety facility, restrictions on noise and light emissions and at least a verbal promise to use Polk County contractors for work. The developers showed a good faith effort in meeting several of the community’s requests, but there is still a long road in this now approved 20-year relationship.

If these developers keep to commitments made in both word and ink, then Polk County has a bright future ahead via an economic boost.

This will mean more jobs for the area – construction workers, equine veterinarians, restaurateurs, farriers and entrepreneurs of all shapes and sizes stand to benefit. It will mean an increased tax base and the potential for additional monies flowing into our schools and non-profit organizations. It also means the potential for drawing new people to our area to experience the great businesses that already reside here.

In the end, this deal will unequivocally change Polk County.

We can only hope the result is one the community can be proud to say its leaders championed.

– Editorial staff, Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Samantha Hurst Leah Justice Gwen Ring

In keeping with democracy In helping reform the annexation laws through the state, I noticed things about the two main parties.

It appeared the state republicans would change the annexation laws but when they won the majority, they did not give registered voters a vote on being annexed but instead gave only property owners a vote via protest petition. When challenged in court, the protest petition method of voting was ruled as unconstitutional and the state was forced to give the vote of registered voters in Letter the final annexation to the bill.

Editor Many annexation warriors wanted the protest petition that prevented renters from voting and did not recognize that cities would eventually use the handy numbers of properties being annexed to also annex parcels yet to be developed.

A developer might have agreed to be annexed and gotten a vote for each of his parcels and with that cities would know exactly how many others to annex to prevent the protest petition from succeeding.

State republicans were made aware of this but were unwilling to go the final mile until the court ruling. The leadership of both parties seemed to find rules to prevent bills from being heard by all lawmakers.

It appeared both parties were only

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interested in serving their own party citizens and not all of the citizens.

I am a Christian and unaffiliated voter and was suspicious of the republican candidates using their religious stance to influence voters. I voted for democrats locally for commissioner because of their past reasonable actions and reserve in spending.

In particular, Renee McDermott showed her interest in all of the citizens by her help toward changing the annexation laws. Through the correspondences that I had with her, I found her to be very qualified and sincerely caring about ‘all of the people!’ I really do not understand how the current republican majority could have a clear conscience toward God after the bad ads that their party used to stop her re-election.

If the Republican board of commissioners truly wishes to attract business and money to our county, my question would be: “If these new business people come to our county with their money, will they be given a fair chance to run for office here, or will their non-native status be grounds to disqualify them and silence them perpetually?”

Personally, I would hope that Renee and people like her that have moved to our area and contribute taxes be given fairness to contribute their governing, in keeping with democracy!

– Julie Perkins, Tryon men and women who respond to emergency calls and dispatch emergency professionals and equipment during times of crisis.

Americans can show gratitude to 9-1-1 call-takers, dispatchers, technicians that maintain radio and emergency phone systems, (Continued on page 9)

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Things your mother never told you about immigration In the wake of all the discussion about illegal immigration, it is perhaps important to understand the onerous process to become a legal immigrant.

It has been an eye-opening experience for me to walk alongside my friend Riziki Mastaki, a political refugee from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as she goes through the “proper channels” to bring her father over as a legal immigrant.

Her story adds color and humanity to the black and white facts as it illustrates the daunting bureaucratic roadblocks and debilitating lack of support for those attempting to immigrate legally.

Where were you?

Where were you, all you good citizens of Polk county clamoring now for respect, humility and courtesy toward our elected county board members, during these last few years?

You proclaim to be longtime residents of this county, but only now demand decent behavior dur-

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I met Riziki in 2005 and was immediately taken with her optimism, in spite of experiencing near-death and violence in her hometown of Goma and nearby Rwanda. She was so happy to be able to live and work in America and went to a community college at night to learn English and I was there to celebrate when she was sworn Letter in as a US citizen in to the 2007 in order to get Editor a passport to visit her family after a 10-year separation.

Unfortunately, any hope of visiting her family was crushed when her village became embroiled in yet another conflict that threw her family into daily economic and physical jeopardy.

Although her father was able to afford to put all of his children to school and to save for retirement,

he lost all financial resources when his home and computer repair business were destroyed by war and the earthquake. In the wake of the recent uprisings, most of his children have fled for safety as refugees to Kenya and France.

Riziki has been working with an immigration lawyer to bring her parents here as a legal immigrant since October 2010. Saving money (sometimes from working two or three minimum wage jobs), she has spent over $4,500 in legal fees, postage, applications for passport and visa, affidavit of support, birth certificates, medical exams, shots, DNA testing and a green card for just her father. All of this was in addition to supporting herself.

All of this paperwork takes time and has to be mailed back and forth

to Africa, sometimes getting lost in the mail along the way. Once they had all of the required paperwork, Riziki paid $600 to fly her father to the capitol city, Kinsasha, on Jan. 9, 2013 to meet with immigration authorities for the final approval for his visa.

Each time he showed up for his Thursdays-only appointment, he was given another hurdle to scale until he finally received his visa on April 2, 2013.

Fortunately, he was able to stay with cousins while he was in Kinshasa so Riziki was able to save for his plane fare ($1,300).

She has moved into a two-bedroom apartment and has been lining up job interviews for when her father arrives on April 28.

It has been over 2 ½ years since they started the process!

– Robin Edgar, Landrum

ing meetings?

Where were you when our last elected county board members were Letter vilified, mocked, ver- to the bally abused and some Editor members even threatened during board meetings and in the press?

Not a whimper came from your lips, not a word from under your

pen…

How it comes you are demanding now that we let people “Do their job,” but not a hint of concern was voiced when a commissioner went and harassed (that is the proper term) Mr. Lynn Sprague, under the false pretense of “learning,” to the point of making him resign?

Where was your outcry when our democratic procedures were not being followed by this board as to firing public servants and implementing new policies?

Where were you?

And please, “being a Christian and loving God” should never be an excuse for complacency and does not equate with righteousness!

– Marie King, Tryon

country who work tirelessly, of- and celebrations to mark the ten behind the scenes, occasion. to help you during Letter Polk County is emergencies. fortunate to have a to the Many local agengreat set of faithful cies around the coun- Editor servants: Dianne, try will host tours James, Marty, Su-

san, Kyle, Tianna, Chris, Chasity, Darren, Nick, Tara, Scott, Charles, Sheridan, Blake, Anne and Kelly. These are the “Unsung Heros” that play a vital role in the safety of our county.

– Cathy McGuinn, Mill Spring

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A glimpse of Steeplechase 2013

Top: Annika Block won the “Most Appropriate” kids category at the annual Steeplechase hat competition. Middle: Kim Nelson provided an exhibit of equestrian art. Bottom: The Hendersonville Mounted Patrol provides the colors during opening ceremonies. (photos by Erik Olsen)

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Top: Entire groups of people band together to create massive and elaborately themed group hats to mark various events of the year or special anniversaries of the event. Middle: The hounds bring another equestrian discipline to the stage. Bottom: Carriage drivers enjoy the day as well. (photos by Erik Olsen)

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Campobello-Gramling raises $1,700 for March of Dimes

Campobello-Gramling School (CGS) raised $1,722 for the March of Dimes last month. CGS had this fundraiser for two weeks and held a competition to see which class could raise the most money. Owens’s second-grade class raised the most money and her class will enjoy a pizza party. (photo submitted by Katelyn Edney)

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James Tools offers competitive pay and benefits. We are looking for a min. 5+ years experience in the following positions.

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LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE ADMINISTRATRIX NOTICE Having qualified on the 4th day of March, 2013 as ADMINISTRATRIX of the Estate of Brent Lee Cooper, deceased, late of Polk County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Administratrix on or before the 10th day of July, 2013 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment.

This is the 10th day of April, 2013 Tina Louise Cooper 335 Acorn Aly Columbus, NC Administratrix of the Estate Of Brent Lee Cooper Tryon Daily Bulletin Adv: 04/10, 04/17, 04/24 & 05/01/2013 EST/COOPER, BRENT

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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Exhibits & Events

Ferullo Fine Art Studio, 140 Pacolet St., Tryon.

The Studio Gallery will be open for ART TREK April 27 & 28 featuring new paintings by Patricia Cole-Ferullo and Dom Ferullo. Now featuring selected paintings by members of the Thursday Expressive Watercolor class. Call 828-859-3177 or e-mail patdomferul@windstream.net for information on classes, workshops and gallery hours by appointment.

Honking Tonkers Gallery, 78 East Main St., Saluda.

828-749-1070. Offering mandala classes every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. There is a small fee for the class.

Kathleen’s Gallery, 66 E. Main St., Saluda. Susie Welsh has an art opening at April 26 from 5 - 8 p.m. “Dog On It” is an art show featuring dog creations by artist Susie Welsh to be held April 26 and 27. Gallery hours are Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. 5 p.m. For more information, call 828-859-8316.

New View Realty, 285 N. Trade St., Tryon. Showing works of Jim Shackelford and Linda Page Hudgins. Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Skyuka Fine Art, 133 N Trade St., Tryon. Painting From Afar show runs until May 11. Skyuka Fine Art in collaboration with TR&HC Events, Inc. presents Block House Equestrian Art Exhibit runs until April 26 at the Tryon Fine Arts Center. For more information, email rich@richnelson.com or call 828-859-0318.

Thompson Garden Gallery and Outdoor Living, 83 Palmer St., Tryon. Showcasing local artists and craftsmen – April featured artist, Jim Cullen of Roundhouse Pottery. Gallery and showroom hours 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Saturday. For more information, call 828-859-3185.

Tryon Arts & Crafts School, 373 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon.

New Beginnings gallery show. Ann Gleason will lead a new hand building pottery class on Mondays. April 28 Beginning Quilting workshop with Donna Lucidi. April 27 and 28 Exploring Plastics with Metal with Katie Poterala. Call 828-859-8323 for information about new classes and schedules.

Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Now - April 26, Equestrian Art Exhibit: Gallery I. Kindermusik, Saturdays, now - May 4. Oil painting, Saturdays, now - May 18.

Tryon Painters & Sculptors, 26 Maple St., Tryon. Now -May 4, Dwight Rose watercolor show. 828-859-0141. www.tryonpaintersandsculptors.com. Gallery and gift shop hours are Thursday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Upstairs Artspace, 49 South Trade St., Tryon. Art Trek Tryon Preview Party April 26; Art Trek is April 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and April 28, noon to 5 p.m. Gallery exhibit runs until May 25. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 828-859-2828, frontdesk@upstairsartspace.org, www. upstairsartspace.org.

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Live Music

THURSDAY, April 25

Purple Onion Tom Fisch Zenzera Matt Forrester and Hannah Rainwater FRIDAY, April 26

Kyoto 70s Retro Disco Party, 7:30 p.m.

Purple Onion Fred Whiskin Saluda Grade Café Old time fiddle and banjo tunes Saluda Wine Cellar Jeff Thompson Zenzera Special Edition

SATURDAY, April 27

Party Place and Event Center The 7′, Eighty, 9′ Band Purple Onion Deep River Saluda Wine Cellar Pot Luck Zenzera Sly Sparrows SUNDAY, April 28

Larkin’s in Columbus Fred Whiskin, 11:30 a.m.

TUESDAY, April 30

Zenzera Open mic

Live Theater

Tryon Little Theater, 516 S Trade St. Tryon. “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” is a play written by Steve Martin in 1993.

It features the characters of Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso, who meet at a bar called the Lapin Agile (Nimble Rabbit) in Montmartre, Paris. The show runs April 25-27 at 8 p.m. and April 28 at 3 p.m.

Movies

Tryon Theater, 45 S. Trade St., Tryon.

April 24 - 28 Oz the Powerful and Great May 1 - 5 The Croods

Music Venues

Hare and Hound - 101 E. Rutherford St., Landrum, 828-457-3232 Larkin’s - 155 W. Mills St., Columbus, 828-894-8800 Kyoto’s - 112 N. Trade St., Tryon, 828-859-9043 Melrose Inn - 55 Melrose Ave., Tryon, 828-859-0234 Purple Onion - 16 Main St., Saluda, 828-749-1179 Party Place & Event Center - Friendship Rd., Saluda, 828-749-3676 Saluda Grade Café - 40 Main St., Saluda, 828-749-5854 Saluda Inn & Wine Cellar - 229 Greenville St., Saluda, 828-749-9698 Tryon Fine Arts Center - 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon, 828-859-8322 Zenzera - 208 E. Rutherford St., Landrum, 864-457-4554

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One hot topic - bullying 2001 Porsche Boxster

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54,636 Miles • $17,900

NEW LOCATION! Artist KEITH SPENCER

SAT 27th 10-5pm

SUN 28th 12-5pm

This year for Art Trek Tryon 2013 OPEN STUDIOS Keith will be painting and showing at 175 GLENWALDEN LANE in Gillette Woods, Tryon

Please visit UPSTAIRS ARTSPACE for a map and come on by!

When someone brings up the the bus stop, or in hallways. But subject of bullying, most people with adults, it can happen in immediately think of some big isolated incidences in the commubad boy forcing a younger smaller nity; blocking a victim’s car, in a boy to give up his lunch money or hallway at work, calling their cell pushing him around. phone repeatedly, cyber bullying Unfortunately, that is only one on social networks, following type, which can usually be han- the victim, or having friends or dled in the schools, and is prevent- associates harass the person. able. Some of According the other types to the National Journey to are far more inEducation Aswellness sidious and may sociation, bullead to victim lying affects

by Rob Fuller suicide or a Colpractically one umbine/Newtown situation. in three children in grades six Other types of bullying include through 10. Eighty-three percent cyber bullying, often a tactic of of girls and 79 percent of boys female bullying, which may also report having experienced some develop into what is referred to type of harassment. Students who as relational aggression (think have experienced repeated bully“mean girls”). There is teacher ing may express a fear of going bullying, supervisor bullying, to school, the bus ride to school, even children bullying parents or using the bathroom at school. or grandparents, and parental These children may develop bullying. physical symptoms, emotional There seems to be a standard problems, and a decreased ability definition for bullying that varies to learn. only slightly from one literary Stopbullying.gov states there source to another: “Bullying is are many warning signs a child intentionally aggressive behav- is being bullied including: unexior that takes many forms (ver- plained injuries, torn or destroyed bal, physical, social/ relational/ clothing, frequent headaches, emotional or cyber bullying – or fakes being ill and problems any combination); it involves an sleeping. imbalance of power and is often Other signs include declining repeated over a period of time.” grades, loss of friends, asking for The bullying is often unpro- increased lunch money, coming voked and can consist of one home hungry, expressing feelings individual bullying another, a of helplessness, or talking about group ganging up against one suicide. Children may develop individual, or one group attacking self destructive behaviors, run another group. There are common away from home, or begin harmbehaviors recognized as bully- ing themselves. If any of these ing behavior: put downs, name behaviors or a combination of calling, rumors, verbal threats, them becomes apparent, talk with menacing behavior, harassment, your child, his or her teacher and intimidation, social isolation, ex- the school counselor to find out clusion, physical assaults, visual what is happening at school. hand gestures, or even “getting KidsHealth.org suggests the into someone’s face.” first step is to get your child to Bullying, as one might suspect, talk about it. Once the subject is a secretive thing often hap- is brought up, praise your child pening out of sight or earshot of for being willing to talk about it, others, most often perpetuated by then brainstorm on possible solucowards and by individuals who tions. You may have to remove are often, also, being bullied. In the “bait” by having your child schools, bullying most often hap(Continued on page 17) pens in bathrooms, the cafeteria,

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Garden club receives donation The Depot Garden is owned by the Town of Tr yon and maintained by the Tr yon Garden Club since 1948. The Tryon Garden Club recently received a donation of mulch from Henson’s, Inc. to prepare the beds for spring and summer planting. (photo submitted by Wyndy Morehead)

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pack a lunch or pay lunch money directly to the school. Be sure to have your child “buddy up” with a friend or two, as it is more difficult

for a bully to pick on a child when friends are around. Remind your child to remain calm, walk away from the bully if he or she can, tell the bully to stop and to ignore cruel remarks. Bullies like hurting others so if your child does not react the bully may move on.

Talking to the bully’s parents may help, but do so within the school setting with the school counselor or principal.

Bullying can have a devastating effect on children and adults.

Don’t stand by and let it happen. Be proactive, have a zero

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tolerance for this inappropriate behavior, and don’t be a silent bystander. Bullying is not cool.

Fuller is an independent psychotherapist working for Polk Wellness Center within the Polk County School System.

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Riders, top row left to right: Kaitlyn Bardos, Darbie Barr, Will Zuschlag, Julia Gates and Alyssa Turner. Horse managers, bottom row left to right, Amanda Fisher, Derra Turner and Christa Just. (photo submitted)

Greenville Foothills Pony Club competes at showjumping rally

Fashion Forward Downtown D Down own Tryon

The Greenville Foothills Pony and horse manager Christa Just, who Club sent two teams to compete competed in the Horse I division. at the Carolina Region Pony Club Both teams won the horse manshowjumping rally on the week- agement phase of their respective end of April 5-7 divisions, with in Greensboro, Three of the riders, Barr, the developing N.C. rider team earnIn pony club Gates and Zuschlag ing fifth place competitions, qualified to compete in the honors overall, teams are scored and the horse I based on the U.S. Pony Club Eastern team earning riding events Region Championships first place honors as well as horse in July. overall. Three of management, the riders, Barr, where they are Gates and Zusjudged throughout the rally on the chlag qualified to compete in the cleanliness of their horses, barn U.S. Pony Club Eastern Region areas and safe practices used while Championships in July. handling their horses.

For more information on GreenOne team consisting of riders ville Foothills Pony Club, contact Kaitlyn Bardos, Darbie Barr and greenvillefoothillspc@gmail.com Dagney C. from Triple Threat Pony or view online at www.gfponyclub.

Club and Horse Managers Amanda org and www.ponyclub.org and on Fisher and Derra Turner competed in Facebook at Greenville Foothills the Developing Rider division. The Pony Club SC/NC. second team consisted of riders Julia – article submitted Gates, Alyssa Turner, Will Zuschlag

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Laurel Hurst donates to k-9 department Laurel Hurst residents were very upset by the passing of the Polk County Sheriff Office’s K-9, Trixie. Trixie’s handler’s wife, Amy Russell, is an employee of Laurel Hurst and residents wanted to do something to show their support. So, they took up a collection and made a donation to the sheriff’s office for a new K-9. One resident said that it’s always good to give especially if it’s to someone local. (photo submitted by Jennifer Thompson)

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All for vets

Veterans Day parade chairman Otis Livingston met recently with other volunteers to discuss details for the forthcoming parade on Nov. 11, 2013. Attending the meeting were (from bottom left to right) Bill Jones, Jerry Atkins, Don Lyons, Frank Ortiz, Livingston, Charles Moore, Scott Camp, John Gargiulo and Bob Lair. (photo submitted by Bill Hillhouse)

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Band entertains at Columbus Lions VIP luncheon

The Columbus Lions hosted their annual VIP (Visually Impaired Persons) Luncheon at the Tryon First Baptist Church activity building on April 18. The eighth-grade band of Polk County Middle School, led

by Matt Putnam, provided entertainment. Food was provided by the lady Lions and was served by other Lions. The students and Lions were seated among the VIP guests as all were dispersed around the dining room so that there would be a mingling of the generations.

There were a lot of happy smiles all around.

Pictured at right are standing Lions Jane Torres and Pat Doggett serving and (seated) band members Logan and Rhian visiting with VIP Teresa Catalano. (photos and article submitted by Garland Goodwin)

When government wants to do something, such as dealing with wells or waste water, it must let citizens know. Now that right is being threatened by proposed legislation in Raleigh to do away with the requirement to run public notices in your local newspaper.

Instead, they would be buried on some government website that most citizens never visit. That means you may never know what your local government was up to. And what you don't know can hurt you.

But there is a better way. Tell your legislator to support HB 723 and vote against HB 504, HB 755, SB 287 and SB 186.

Find out more at www.ncpress.com/savepublicnotices

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Let TDB Classifieds Work for You!

Call us at 828-859-9151 or email classifieds@tryondailybulletin.com

Volunteer Linda Williams and the graduating shelter dog she mentored, Zeus. (photo submitted)

Foothills Humane Society graduates first Canine Good Citizens class Why is Foothills Humane Society (FHS) the “go-to place” to adopt a local dog?

There are many answers: the dogs are always up to date on all vaccinations; the dogs are micro-chipped and the dogs are clean and cared for during their shelter stay.

Another reason is that dog training is a top priority for those dogs at the shelter for short or longer term stays. Recently FHS took training to a higher level for a few dogs that are ready to be placed in their (Continued on page 23)

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Singing families chose ballad as their theme song Dark Corner families that 1937. It became our theme song in had two or more members, who the years that followed, until my blended in close harmony when graduation from Furman Universinging old ballads and spiritual sity in 1955, at age 20. ballads/hymns, invariably chose a With a commission in the U.S. particular one to be their identify- Navy, I left the Dark Corner for ing sound. almost a full 20 years, returning While the chosen ballad was in 1974. We picked up again with universally familiar to listeners, a our family “sound,” but mother family’s particular blend of close had some difficulty with leading, harmonies because of her quickly idenlung Twice-told reduced tified them, capacity.

Tales of the just as easily My sister’s Dark Corner daughter reas modern-day theme songs placed her as

by Dean Campbell identify TV lead. To our shows. surprise, our From the very first time that I— family “sound” was still intact. at age 12—discovered an ability to Farther Along naturally harmonize tenor with my Tempted and tried we’re oft mother’s soprano and sister’s alto made to wonder while singing “Birmingham Jail,” Why it should be thus, all the our family’s “sound” was set. day long; What made our “sound” difWhile there are others living ferent than most other singing about us families was the fact that my Never molested though in the younger male voice allowed me to wrong. sing “high tenor,” while my sister’s Chorus more mature voice did a distinctive Farther along we’ll know all “low alto.” about it; This untraditional blend seemed Father along we’ll understand especially suited for the Rev. W.B. why; Stevens’ spiritual ballad/hymn, Cheer up, my brother, live in “Farther Along,” first published in the sunshine

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forever homes.

Foothills Humane Society completed its first Canine Good Citizen Class for five shelter dogs. All of the dogs successfully graduated after a five-week class. Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program is an American Kennel Club (AKC) Program started in 1989.

It is designed to reward dogs that have good manners at home and in the community. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. Canine Good Citizen training is often chosen by permanent dog owners as the foundation for training

their dogs. And it is a program that can assist shelter dogs in being more desirable for adoption.

Graduates display good manners and high quality interaction with humans and other animals.

The FHS instructor, Kathi Myer, is an AKC judge and trainer/handler of Obedience and Rally classes. Each FHS adoptable animal was paired with a volunteer who met for weekly classes and worked with the dogs outside of class time. The local volunteers were Joe Estridge, Linda Williams, Shirley Johnson, Betty Winkel and Deborah O’Donnell.

If you are interested in adopting one of these recent graduates or any of the shelter dogs and cats, please contact FHS

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When death has come and taken our loved ones It leaves our home so lonely and drear; Then do we wonder why others prosper Living so wicked, year after year.

“Faithful till death,” said our loving Master A few more days to labor and wait; Toils of the road will then seem as nothing As we sweep through the beautiful gate.

When we see Jesus coming in glory; When He comes from His home in the sky; Then we shall meet Him, in that bright mansion; We’ll understand it, all by and by.

Chorus Farther along we’ll know all about it; Father along we’ll understand why; Cheer up, my brother, live in the sunshine We’ll understand it, all by and by.

Graduating shelter dog, Francine.

at 828-863-4444. Or for your convenience, see adoptable animals online at www.foothillshumancesociety.org where pictures and biographies are displayed.

– article submitted

by Joyce Cox

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at the Lapin Agile is a fun romp through history. TLT Workshop, 516 S. Trade St., Tryon.

Saturday

Art Trek Tryon will be held April 27-28. More than 35 area artists are opening studios for this annual event.

Participating artists will be featured in a gallery exhibit at Upstairs Artspace.

USDAA Dog Agility Trials April 26 - 28 at FENCE (Foothills Nature Equestrian Center) 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission is free.

Columbus Tailgate Market, every Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon, until November. All items are grown or made in Polk County.

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

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.

Spring Kindermusik classes begin Saturday, April 6 through Saturday, May 4 at Tryon Fine Arts Center. The “Family Time” curriculum is geared towards preschool children and families. Take home kits for this program are provided by the Rotary Club of Tryon Foundation. Call 828-859-8322 or visit www. tryonarts.org.

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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

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Polk County Middle School students Taylor Warren, Tiler Pace, Hayden Gary, Sam Rhinehart, Noah Frazier, Dr. Pettis and Samuel Kornmayer hold a check for $200 after placing fourth at the state finals for model bridge building. (photo submitted)

Pettis, coach.

The team qualified for the finals by winning the N.C. Western Regional in Morganton, N.C. back in March.

For the competition, the PCMS Model Bridge team constructed a balsa wood bridge using the specifications provided by the NCDOT, wrote a report on the history of bridge building, drew a full scale blue

print of their bridge and gave an oral presentation explaining the merits of the bridge the team entered in the competition.

The PCMS bridge team won $200 for their fourth-place finish.

The money will be used to purchase materials for next year’s bridge team.

– article submitted

by Carlann Scherping

Western Highlands Area Authority to hold special meeting The area board of the Western Highlands Area Authority will hold a special meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 25 in Room 312/315 of the Western Highlands Area Authority’s administrative offices, located at 356 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, N.C.

The purposes of this special meeting (in no particular order) are as follows: (1) to receive public comments (20 minutes maximum, per speaker five minutes); (2) to hold a closed session or closed sessions pursuant to Subsection 143-318.11(a)(3) of the General Statutes of North

Carolina to consult with attorneys in order to preserve the attorneyclient privilege; and (3) to receive, consider and discuss, and possibly take action or actions regarding, the Medicaid Waiver transitional matter.

– article submitted

by Sonya Price

Cover up…

On Friday, April 12 the Polk County Middle School Model Bridge Building Team placed fourth at the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) state finals in Raleigh, N.C. Te a m m e m b e r s i n c l u d e eighth graders Samuel Rhinehart and Samuel Kornmayer, seventh graders Taylor Warren, Tiler Pace, Noah Frazier and Hayden Gary and Dr. Robert

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PCMS Model Bridge Team places fourth at state