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Tryon Daily Bulletin

The World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper

Vol. 85 / No. 206

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Friday, November 23, 2012

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Local goods and fall produce can be found at a special holiday Saluda Tailgate Special Market on Saturday, Nov. 24, 1-3 p.m., West Main St. parking lot. The whole weekend, including Friday is to celebrate Small Business Saturday, and many of Saluda shops and restaurants will be open longer hours.

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

Today

Town of Tryon Closed, The Town of Tryon will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23 in observance of Thanksgiving. If your garbage is normally picked up on Thursday, then it will be picked up on Monday, Nov. 26. TPS Kaleidoscope workshop for kids, “Kaleidoscope Workshop for Kids” - A funfilled art class offered for kids (Continued on page 2)

Toys over the steps at the Polk County Courthouse after 2011’s Toy Run. (photo by Leah Justice)

Toy Run commemorates 10 years by Samantha Hurst

When motorcyclists set off from Saluda in the 10th annual Polk County Toy Run Saturday, Nov. 24,

they’ll do so with bears strapped to their bikes and John “Bear” Street on their mind. “[Bear] was a biker that had

supported the toy run ever since we started,” said Barry Gee, event (Continued on page 4)

Polk extends St. Luke’s lease for 99 years Groundbreaking for expansion Nov. 29 by Leah Justice

St. Luke’s Hospital has the go ahead for its expansion with the

Polk County Board of Commissioners extending the lease of the property for 99 years. Commissioners met Monday, Nov. 19 and approved an addendum to the hospital lease until 2111, or 99

Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties

years from now. The groundbreaking on the hospital addition is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 29 at 3:30 p.m. (Continued on page 6)

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• Calendar (continued from page 1)

aged 8 to 14 on Friday, Nov. 23, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Tryon Painters and Sculptors painting studios at 26 Maple Street in Tryon. This class will be taught by Verlie Murphy, a TPS member and encaustic wax artist. 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 at 10 a.m. and bingo or movie at 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. TPS Holiday Show, runs through Dec. 22. Stop by 26 Maple Street in Tryon, Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Seniors on Sobriety (SOS) AA Meeting, Fridays at noon, Polk County Chamber of Commerce Building, 2753 Lynn Rd. (Hwy 108), Tryon. 828-8940293. For the Next 7 Generations screening, View a screening of the documentary For the Next 7 Generations, a film by the International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers. Learn about the cultural and environmental challenges we face and what we can do about them. Discussion will follow screening. Screenings at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the

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Mill Spring Ag Center. American Legion Post 250, weekly bingo games, Fridays, 7 p.m., 43 Depot St., Tryon. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Smoke-free. Narcotics Anon., Saluda Senior Center, Friday, 8 p.m.

Saturday

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 828899-0673 for more information. House of Flags Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Columbus. Mill Spring VFW Post 10349, will hold turkey shoots Saturdays at 10 a.m. until December at the VFW hall on Hwy. 108. For more information, contact 828-894-5098. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. Turkey shoots, for Mill Spring VFW Post 10349 will take place on Saturdays until December from 10 a.m. until at the VFW hall on Hwy. 108. For more information, call 828894-5098. TPS Holiday Show, runs through Dec. 22. Stop by 26 Maple Street in Tryon, Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Tryon Fine Arts Center, Oil painting class for teens with Margaret Curtis, Saturdays, noon - 3 p.m.

Monday

Polk 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.

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Sunday: Sunny. High 53, low 33. Monday: Mostly sunny, with no chance of rain. High 59, low 45. Tuesday’s weather was: High 60, low 44, no rain.

OBITUARIES James Mickey Fain, p. 12

The Meeting Place Senior Center, sing-along, 10 a.m.; senior fitness, 11 a.m.; bingo or bead class 12:30 p.m. 828894-0001. Christian Fellowship Luncheon, TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mondays except holidays, noon - 1 p.m.; food, fellowship and discussion of relevant issues; interdenominational. 859-5051. Chess Club, Mondays, 12:30 p.m., recreation room, LaurelHurst Apartments, Columbus. Open to anyone in community. 894-3336. Saluda Center, Monday activities include line dancing at 12:30 p.m. For more information visit Saluda.com. AAUW, meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the Tryon Presbyterian Church fellowship hall. Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 5:30 p.m., Tryon United Methodist Church, New Market Road in Tryon. Green Creek Community Center, line dance classes (ultra beginner and beginner/intermediate), Monday’s 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the gym. Male Domestic Abuse Intervention, Mondays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Landrum Library, free yoga classes. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Limited to first 30 people. Alcholics Anonymous, Mondays, 8 p.m., Columbus Presby-

terian Church.

Tuesday

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Tuesdays, Ozone Drive and Hwy. 176, Saluda. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym. The Meeting Place Senior Center, 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, open Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. LIFECare of Polk County/ Adult Day Health Care, provides services Monday - Friday. Pet therapy every Tuesday is an opportunity for participants to interact with a trained pet therapy dog in a safe and meaningful environment. Call 828-894-2007 for more info. Please submit Curb Reporter items in writing at least two days prior to publication. Items must include a name and telephone number of a contact person. Items will be printed in order by date of event, as space allows.

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Small Business Saturday Nov. 24 Tommie Perr y, owner of A Better Deal in downtown Tryon, straightens merchandise in anticipation of what he hopes will be a big shopping weekend. Small Business Saturday, originally created by American Express in 2010, encourages shoppers to spend their money in locally-owned stores versus big box chains. In Polk County, Columbus, Saluda and Tryon participating independent businesses will be doing everything from opening early, staying open later and offering discounts to reward shoppers on Nov. 24. A Better Deal will be open from 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Saturday, but Perry said he’ll stay open later if the shop is busy. (photo by Samantha Hurst)

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• Toy Run

people to understand how important it is and just be able to enjoy the parade itself. It will bring a lot of co-chair. “He was a Polk County motorcycles through town.” Riders in the run are asked to resident and he played Santa at St. Luke’s Hospital each year – the bring a $10 toy or $10. Gee said man just really had a heart for the last year this amounted to 47 bags of toys and $12,000 to give to kids community.” Street passed away following a in need. The money is raised through motorcycle accident as he left the toy run last year. His wife, Leslie T-shirt sales, a 50/50 drawing and Burgess, said her husband was the the money collected from those who didn’t kind of man bring a toy. that would T h e do anything “This event is for the kids – it’s money for anyone just seeing the expression on raised is including their faces and the fact that then split cooking between turkey for they probably wouldn’t have four charithe hospi- Christmas unless we did this.” tal staff at -- Louie Durham ties – Thermal Belt ThanksOutreach giving and stopping to help a dog that had been Ministry, Polk County Department of Social Services, Steps to HOPE run over. The 10th annual Polk County and the Polk County Sheriff’s OfToy Run, a motorcycle ride that fice. The Toy Run will start at the gathers toys and raises money to help needy families in the area, will Saluda Fire Department at 11 a.m. run in Street’s honor with riders bar- where Toy Run motorcyclists will first enjoy a barbecue lunch, DJ ing his name on their T-shirts. Co-chair Louie Durham of Sa- music and free give-a-ways before luda said organizers hope this year’s beginning their parade trek through event will see as big of a turnout as Polk County. At 2 p.m. Santa and a truck full of toys, along with a it did in 2011. “Last year we had the biggest line of motorcycles loaded with group we’ve ever had with about additional toys, will pull out of the Saluda Fire Department to begin 700 motorcycles,” Durham said. He said the event shows that the parade. The parade will arrive bikers and the community itself in Tryon at 2:15 p.m. and will pass through Landrum at 2:30 p.m. have big hearts. “This event is for the kids – it’s Motorcyclists will pass through just seeing the expression on their Green Greek and Mill Spring and faces and the fact that they probably will arrive at their final destination wouldn’t have Christmas unless we at the Polk County Courthouse in did this,” Durham said. “We want Columbus, North Carolina at 3 p.m. (continued from page 1)

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The public is invited to the second ground breaking to celebrate the hospital’s addition of a six-bed patient wing and rehabilitation center. St. Luke’s CEO Ken Shull attended the commissioner meeting and said the hospital has selected BB&T for the loan. The hospital has almost $2 million in philanthropy for the project. Shull said the total project, including all the financing and construction costs, is $5.6 million. Commissioners unanimously approved the lease extension, with commissioner chair Ray Gasperson noting that it seemed so simple on Monday after so much discussion last year. The hospital initially requested that the county deed over the hospital land in order to secure a loan. After some research, the county hired attorney John Crill out of Raleigh, who specializes in hospital financing in order to give advice on what options the county had. Commissioners discovered that in order to dispose of any countyowned property, the county would have to put the property out to bid. The long-term lease ended up being the best option in order for St. Luke’s to secure financing for the expansion. The county’s 2008 lease with St. Luke’s was scheduled to end in 2028. The addendum to the lease approved by commissioners Monday extends the 2028 date to 2111. Shull said the hospital is about to go out for construction and site bids. Last year, he said construc-

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tion should take about a year to complete. The project will include a 15,000-square-foot addition with six patient rooms and combining the hospital’s inpatient and outpatient services. St. Luke’s Hospital began in 1928 when the nonprofit corporation was formed. In 1929, a 25-bed hospital opened on Carolina Drive in Tryon, with 230 patients being treated in the first year. The Carolina Drive hospital, now known as the Jervey-Palmer building, was expanded in the 1950s-1960s. The hospital was declared unsafe for any more additions in 1966. In 1968, Polk residents approved a bond to raise $1.5 million for a new hospital. In 1969, with $20,000, the St. Luke’s Auxiliary purchased 40 acres of land off Hwy. 108 in Columbus and donated 14.13 acres to Polk County for the construction of a new hospital. The hospital donated the old hospital land and building (Jervey-Palmer building) to the county, which was used as county offices for approximately 40 years. The county has since vacated the Jervey-Palmer building with purchases of other buildings and the construction of a new department of social services building in Mill Spring. The new hospital cost $3.1 million and in 1972, the 75-bed facility opened. The planned orthopedic expansion will be the first upgrade to the hospital since 1991, when a six-bed intensive care unit was added. Other phases of expansions are planned for the hospital, including a second story for the orthopedic addition.

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

Columbus approves vets park application form and policy

• The Town of Columbus now has an application form for groups to use veterans park. Council met Thursday, Nov. 15 and approved an application and policy that gives priority to veteran and government groups. The park can be reserved up to two months in advance and the application can be approved by the town manager.

Columbus to increase speeding enforcement on Case Street

• After being requested to install a speed bump along Case Street in Columbus, town council has decided to increase police enforcement there instead. Council met Thursday, Nov. 15 and discussed the costs and the opportunity to place a mobile radar speed trailer there. Saluda owns the unit, but it is available for all Polk County law enforcement. Town manager Jonathan Kanipe also said employees have spoken with other Case Street residents who do not want a speed bump and offered the use of their driveways for police cars to turn around.

Columbus to get 10 new parking spaces

• Downtown Columbus should have 10 new parking spaces sometime this week along North Peak Street. Columbus Town Manager Jonathan Kanipe updated council on Nov. 15 that the town has completed the project along the eastern side of North Peak Street to create approximately 10 new parking spaces and the public works department is working to stripe the areas. Kanipe said the spaces should be available for use this week.

Tryon to lease one of Columbus’ recycling containers

• The Town of Tryon agreed to on Nov. 20 lease one of Columbus’ recycling containers for $350 per year. The town plans to place the bins near its maintenance shed. Columbus Town Council met Nov. 15 and discussed changing the proposed agreement to reflect the one bin. Columbus has talked with the schools, who have indicated they do not have a use for the other bins. Columbus town manager Jonathan Kanipe said he plans to talk to the hospital and other organizations regarding use of the bins.

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You’re Invited!

St. Luke’s Hospital’s Groundbreaking Ceremony

Please join us as we celebrate the groundbreaking of an impressive six-bed patient wing and state-of-the-art rehabilitation center!

Thursday, Nov. 29 3:30 p.m. On the grounds of St. Luke’s Hospital

Reception to follow. RSVP by Nov. 26 to (828) 894-2408.

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Obituaries

James Mickey Fain Mr. James Mickey Fain, 70, of Campobello, passed away November 10, 2012. A native of S p a r t a n b u rg County, he was the loving husband to Olivia Bowers Fain and the son of the late James Lewis Fain and Willie Nora Fain. He worked as a Uniserve representative for the SCEA and NEA serving passionately as an advocate for teachers. He graduated with a master’s in history from the University of S.C., and was of the Lutheran faith. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, James Mickey Fain Jr. and his wife Rhonda of Landrum and Brian Ronnie Fain

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convicted of no operator’s license. Mullins was sentenced to one year unsupervised probation, a $100 fine and court costs. Larry Franklin Powell was convicted of operating a vehicle with impaired equipment. Powell was fined $40 and court costs. Marshall Alan Pye was convicted of possession of schedule II controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Pye was sentenced to 20 days in jail with credit for time served. William Brit Robertson was

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and his wife Elaine of Taylors; one daughter, Mamie Elizabeth Fain of Asheville, N.C.; two brothers, retired Lt. Col. Chaplain Philip Fain and his wife Judy and Brent Fain and his wife Nancy Jo of Pleasant Garden, N.C.; six grandchildren, Nicole, Joshua, Elias, Alexander, Tanner and Mason Fain; and two great-grandchildren, Courtney and Caitlin. Memorial services were held on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Eggers Funeral Home Chapel of Boiling Springs with Rev. Norman Band officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Compassus, 1923 E. Main Street, Duncan, SC 29334; H.A.L.T.E.R., P.O. Box 1403, Spartanburg, SC 29304; or to a charity of one’s choice. E-condolences may be sent online to www.eggersfuneralhome. com. convicted of second degree trespassing. Robertson was sentenced to one year unsupervised probation and court costs. James Terry Smart Jr. was convicted of failure to appear on misdemeanor. Smart was sentenced to one year unsupervised probation and court costs. Savannah Dale Swofford was convicted of speeding 74 mph in a 65 mph zone. Swofford was fined $30 and court costs. Brett Wallace Trauth was convicted of speeding 94 mph in a 65 mph zone. Trauth was sentenced to one year unsupervised probation, a $94 fine and court costs.

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Woodworkers and motorcycle enthusiasts Karen and Scott Brunjes were recently out and about on a beautiful fall day in Landrum enjoying a r un on their motorcycles. The Brunjes live in Tryon and came to Landrum for lunch. The Brunjes r e c e n t l y d i s p l ay e d creations from their cottage business, S&K Wo o dw o r k s , a t t h e C o l u m b u s Fa r m e r s Market and are hoping to expand their business. They can be reached at brunjes@windstream. net. (photo submitted by Anne Regan)

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Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about longevity annuities? I come from a family with long life expectancies and I would like to protect myself from running out of money in my old age. Looking Ahead Dear Looking, If you’re worried about outliving your retirement savings, longevity annuities are definitely an option worth looking into. Longevity annuities are simply deferred annuities that pay you income for life, but only if and when you make it to a certain age. How does it work? You give an insurance company a lump sum of money when you retire (say age 60 or 65), in return for monthly income usually starting at around 80 or 85. The advantage of choosing a longevity annuity over an immediate annuity is that the payouts are much higher. For example, a 65-year-old man who puts $30,000 into a longevity policy could expect to receive around $1,600 per month (that comes to $19,200 per year) starting at age 85. Buying a $30,000 immediate annuity at age 85, he’d get only around $370 per month. Why such a big difference?

Because the insurer has more time to make money off your money before it must begin paying you back. And, they’re betting you won’t live long enough to receive many, if any, checks. National statistics show that a 65-year-old man will live, on average, to 82, and a 65-yearold woman to 85. Another great benefit with a longevity annuity is it gives you the freedom to spend down your nest egg, knowing you’ve locked up an income stream for your later years. But as tantalizing as those big payouts may be, longevity annuities have their drawbacks. For starters, a basic longevity policy offers no escape hatch for you to retrieve your money during the 20 years or so you’re waiting for benefits to start. And your heirs won’t get death benefits if you die before you begin to collect. If that bothers you, you may want to consider a longevity policy that offers flexible features like a death benefit to be paid to your heirs, early payment options, inflation protection and more. The downside, however, is that every extra

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feature you add will reduce your monthly benefit. You can use the Brandes Retirement Simulator (see www. brandes.com/institute) to figure out if you should consider a policy. Plug in your current and projected income, expenses and investment strategies. It will show you the possible impact of a longevity product on retirement spending and on your income after age 85. Brandes does not sell longevity insurance. When to buy Most people purchase a longevity annuity at or just prior to the time they retire. To estimate how much coverage you should get, figure out how much of your essential expenses you can cover with Social Security, pensions, and other forms of guaranteed income, and buy longevity coverage for the rest. But don’t overdue it. Experts

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recommend you use no more than 10 to 15 percent of your assets to purchase a policy, and leave the rest in your portfolio to provide income until it kicks in. Also, when choosing a product, remember that you’re buying income that will not kick in for 20 years or more. So be sure to go with a company with a good reputation and solid financials, which you can check online for free at ambest.com, standardandpoors.com and thestreet.com/insurers. Insurance companies that currently sell longevity annuities are MetLife, Hartford Financial Services, Symetra, New York Life, Northwestern Mutual and MassMutual. 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.

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Edwards participates in Distinguished Youth of Texas Cassidy Edwards, who has family in Sunny View, will participate in the Distinguished Youth of Texas Scholarship and Recognition Program Nov. 2325 in San Antonio. The Distinguished Youth Program is designed to recognize girls in grades second through seventh who rank high academically and who are leaders in their schools and communities. The judging criteria used to select the two state titleholders includes: scholastic record, service to community and school, personality projection and interview. Finals will be Sunday afternoon, Nov. 25 and will culminate in the naming of the new Young Miss Texas and $1,000 cash scholarship and the right to serve as state program

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titleholder for one year. Edwards will be sponsored for the weekend by Carroll and Cindy Edwards, Jimmy and Diane Edwards and her parents. - article submitted

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High school diploma or equivalent with demon strated possession of knowledge, skills and abilities gained through at least two years of office assistant/secretarial experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required. Applicants must submit a current resume and state application (PD 107) by 5:00 PM on Friday November 30, 2012. Applications can be obtained from our website at www.rpmhd.org/hr/ employment or from the following address: RPM Health Department Personnel Department 221 Callahan-Koon Road Spindale, NC 28160 (828) 287-6124 EOE The Tryon Daily Bulletin seeks a new member of its circulation department. The qualified candidate must be 18, possess a drivers license and be able to lift at least 50 lbs. This position requires most of its work nights and weekends. 25 hours per week. Call Tony Elder after 3 p.m. at 828-859-9151.

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Buy, Sell, Trade, Work … With Your Neighbors! HOUSES FOR RENT Elegant 3 BR, 2.5 BA Home for rent in Tryon’s Old Hunting Country on 9+/- acres. Formal 4,000 sq ft home great for entertaining w/ features includ ing large sunrm, library, formal LR, Wet Bar, partially furnished & much more. $2,500 mth. Call 305-494-5344 For Rent Log House 2BR, 1BA,CA & H, hardwood floors, wood stove. No smoking, no pets. $650/m Call afternoons 907-738-9950

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2 Bedroom 2 bath near Polk County Middle & High School on Fox Mountain Rd. $475 per month + security deposit. 828-859-5286.

FOR RENT IN GREEN CREEK: 2 BR, 2 BA, nice mobile home on 1/2 acre lot. Garbage, grass mowing & water included. $500/m. No pets. Call 828-899-4905

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1996 BUICK ROADMASTER Station Wagon, 110k miles, Extra Nice! $3995/ negotiable Jerry's Auto Sales 864-579-0048 Lincoln LS, 2004. Looks and runs like new. New tires. 130k miles. Asking $6000. Cream color, leather, 6 cylinder. Call 828-329-1199 or 828-696-3115

TRANSPORTATION Drivers/Owner Operators Now hiring Independent Contractors with 3 years experience hauling tankers. Must own your own truck. HazMat NOT req. Local work around the Greenville/Upstate area. Home every night. Call Brandon 864-230-3919

WANTED HOUSEKEEPING Services, over 15 yrs exp. Honest & Dependable. References furnished. Res., Commercial & New Construction. Call 864-270-2059

LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, POLK COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Samantha Yarborough and Franklin Yarborough to PRLAP, Inc.,

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Trustee(s), which was dated September 22, 2004 and recorded on October 4, 2004 in Book 319 at Page 699, Polk County Registry, North Carolina.

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Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on December 6, 2012 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Polk County, North Carolina, to wit:

Said property is commonly known as 102 Eagle Feather Drive, Columbus, NC 28722.

erty is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

A certain tract or parcel of land containing 0.23 of an acre, designated as Lot #43, as shown and delineated upon a plat entitled "Camp Skyuka, Phase II, Polk County, North Carolina", dated July 2, 1987, as prepared by Wolfe & Huskey, Inc., Engineering and Surveying, as recorded on Map/Slide A-386, Page 808 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, North Carolina, and reference is hereby made to said recorded plat for a full and complete metes and bounds description of said tract, pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 47-30 (G). Being that parcel of land conveyed to Franklin Yarborough and wife, Samantha Yarborough from William R. Williams and wife, Arlene F. Williams by that deed dated 08/08/2001 and recorded 08/13/2001 in Deed Book 274, at Page 1930 of the

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Samantha Yarborough. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the prop-

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 11-32234-FC01 Tryon Daily Bulletin November 23 and 30, 2012 FC/YARBOROUGH, S.

Langston Construction Co. of Piedmont, LLC is seeking quotes from MBE, WBE and DBE for the Town of Columbus, North Carolina WWTP Upgrade. Specific trades that proposals are requested for include concrete forming/finishing, rebar installation, masonry, electrical, concrete demolition, roofing, asphalt paving, grading, casework, electrical, and painting. Plans and specifications are available for viewing at our office, 125 Langston Road, Piedmont, SC 29673 and W.K. Dickson, Inc. 616 Colonnade Drive Charlotte, NC. 28205. Proposals are due by December 6, 2012 at 12:00 pm. If you intend to bid, please contact the office by December 4, 2012. Please contact Jim Roberts at (864) 295-9156 or FAX (864) 295-9160, Email jroberts@langstonconstr. com. Tryon Daily B ulletin Nov. 23 and 26, 2012 REQUEST FOR BIDS

LEGAL NOTICE Current Openings Part-Time / Water Treatment Plant Operator The Town of Tryon is taking applications for a Part-Time Water Treatment Plant Operator. Applicant must have at least a NC C - Surface Water Treatment Certification. Approximately 20-30 hours per week. Weekends/Holidays expected. adv. 11/8, 15, 23 Tryon Daily Bulletin PLANT OPERATOR

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Appalachian Legend Lady Charlotte Ross will present a story-telling session at the Polk County Public Library Community Room on Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. Ross is a “Road Scholar” sponsored by the North Carolina Humanities Council. The program

is open to the public and planned by the Friends of the Polk County Public Library as part of their year-end membership meeting. An entertaining speaker along with music and refreshments makes this a not-to-be-missed event.

Dr. Ross is a freelance folklorist specializing in Appalachian regional culture. She has collected more than 4,000 tales of legends and laughter from these ancient hills that surround us. She is a spellbinding storyteller but she is foremost a teacher. She engages her audience as she conveys history and emotional intensity in stories that are replete with cultural values as they define the special people of Appalachia. “I love legends,” she said. “They are the most underappreciated form of narrative in America and one of the best.” She tells traveling and tall tales, ghost stories, and real or imagined mountain events as she makes every attempt to find the origin of yarns that have been repeated for generations in these hills. Ross is a ninth-generation Appalachian mountaineer, so her interest in folklore began as a child from listening to her grandparents’ stories. It was natural that she continued the family tradition by studying Ap-

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palachian regional culture and earning a doctorate specializing in folklore and folk life. She has taught English, folklore, Appalachian studies, history and speech classes at five campuses and has presented more than 4,000 regional programs on Appalachian topics. “I read somewhere that the task of a bard was to define a place and a people, to record history, to transmit cultural values and to entertain using only the human voice and memory. I guess I was meant to be a bard,” Ross said. All members of the Friends of the Polk County Public Library will meet in a short annual meeting at 5 p.m., which will include electing officers for the coming year, voting on by-laws changes and other business. – article submitted by Marian Bryan

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Friends, old and new, Amy and Thor I speak often of the great friends I have, both individual and as groups, who support my kids. One group has been at it for four years and I value them beyond words and that group is Gibbs Welding. Among other things they have been instrumental in helping me present my Bark in the Park fundraiser each year, which is no small task. Two ladies in particular are relentless in pulling those big guys around to help my cause. Amy is the mom of one of my favorite two-legged kids, Stan, who anxiously awaits each year to help Uncle Lennie at his fund raiser. A few months ago Amy’s mother passed on and a short while after the sad event, Amy called regarding her mom’s animals. It goes without saying that I was more than willing to assist in any way I could. Her mom had

four cats and one dog who was handle whatever is needed.” her long time companion. I didn’t hear from Amy for two “We’re finding homes for the weeks after that regarding Thor, cats,” Amy said, “but Thor might then the phone rang again. be a problem.” “Hi Amy, how are things go“Tell me about him, Amy,” ing?” I asked. “We decided to keep Thor, “He’s a sweet Len n ie, h e’s old boy, Lennie, getting along Humane Society and he really wonderfully Special Cases misses mom.” with our group Leonard Rizzo I learned that of dogs and Thor was an cats.” 11-year-old Pit bull who had “That’s beautiful Amy, what allergies and skin problems be- about his allergies?” cause of it. “We decided to take you up on “Where is he now Amy?” I your offer,” she said. asked. “Wonderful Amy, get him “He’s at our house for now,” down to Landrum vet and I’ll she said. alert them that he’s one of my “I won’t lie to you Amy, this kids.” is a tough one, but you get him On Monday I went to meet down to Landrum vet and we’ll Thor for the first time. The staff work on his skin problems and at the vets were all gushing about allergies for a start. I’ll inform him, “he is so sweet Lennie, them that you’re coming and I’ll strong but lovable.” When I got to

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his cage I expected to see an aging pit sort of slowing down. Thor was none of that. He was alive and vibrant and anxious for any sort of attention someone would give him. I opened the cage and sat in with him. Thor laid across my lap and emitted moans of pleasure as I loved him up. “You won’t be here long my new friend, we’re going to make you better and send you home to your new family.” “Thanks Uncle Lennie.” “Oh so you know who I am Thor.” “We all do Uncle Lennie.” “Well Thor, you have done a fantastic job being a companion and a loyal friend to your mom, as a reward you will now get to live out your life with her family who loved her just as much as you did.” I tearfully left his cage ever grateful that this magnificent boy has and will always receive just as much love as he has given. Thanks for listening.

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The state of North Carolina and Polk County has been celebrating this month annually since 1990 to remind people of the growing number of children in America’s foster care system who are available for adoption and wait for permanent families. Polk County has long believed that all children deserve a permanent home and that is why this county has always actively encouraged people in the community to consider foster care and adoption. Each year, more children enter the system than are adopted. The typical child who has been freed for adoption is at least nine years old, moves three or more times in foster care, may have been separated from siblings, and will wait five years or more to be adopted. There are currently 104,000 children in the United States with no place to call their permanent home. These children don’t have the

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safety net that every child needs and deserves – a family to support them through both good and bad times, to listen and guide and to defend and celebrate. There are currently 38 children in the legal responsibility of Polk County Department of Social Services. Nine of these children are available for adoption and are awaiting their forever family. During National Adoption Awareness Month, let’s celebrate and increase the number of families willing to consider foster care adoption with all the unique joys of creating families through this process. For more information, contact Polk County Department of Social Services at 828-894-2100, NC Kids at 1-877-NCKIDS-1 (1-877625-4371) or the Dave Thomas Foundation at 1-800-ASK-DTFA (1-800-275-3832. – article submitted by Jennifer Pittman

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Calmus, around the world in an evening, at TFAC Five young German singers – a lady and four gentlemen – took us on what they called a “Vocal Journey.” This rich and varied program on stage at Tryon Fine Arts Center Nov. 15 was Tryon Concert Association’s second offering and proved to be a winner. The charismatic and disciplined group made more than an obligatory nod to Johann Sebastian Bach whose many years in Leipzig left a legacy that continues to influence the musical life of the city. As graduates of the 800-yearold St. Thomas Church Choir School (founded 1212 in Leipzig), these five singers truly have Bach in their blood. The Bach set was a tight package of representative works – a bright, soft chorale followed by a polyphonic movement from a cantata, then

a fugue requiring virtuosic began to creep forward in “La attention. I keenly felt the ab- Bomba,” a dramatic storysence of strings in the middle telling piece composed in the piece, but soon ignored this 1500s by Mateo Flecha the and enjoyed getting to know Elder in Spain. The five singthe Calmus character. ers became sailors fighting a England was our second thunderstorm, shouting for “La stop and our first chance to bomba” (a pump). Fear and hear the group confusion were produce a full clearly conMusic sound. The two veyed through Review music, sounds, Purcell pieces reminded me and spoken Rita E. Landrum that English text – a splencan indeed be did example of beautifully set. the old Spanish form “ensalaThese motets would have da” (mixed salad). suffered in translation. The The first half closed with imitative entrances in “Lord, a stop on the Emerald Isle. how long wilt thou be angry” Charles Villiers Stanford’s were especially good and the “The Blue Bird” was the standgroup’s English was clean and out in this set. Far more penfree of the common affecta- etrating than the text would tions that can shout “Not our indicate, the music painted native tongue!” a profoundly beautiful scene Individual personalities tinged with an awareness that

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is sometimes mistaken for melancholy. We all enjoyed the familiar “Sally Gardens” and the comical “Finnegan’s Wake,” both nicely arranged by ensemble members Ludwig Bohme and Sebastian Krause respectively, the latter piece setting the stage for a hairpin turn. A German transcription of French poetry (Baudelaire) set to music in a uniquely American style portends a contrivedsounding concoction, but German jazz musician Harald Banter knew exactly what he was doing. “Abendharmonie” (evening harmony) is a set of three jazz ballads recently commissioned by Calmus. These pieces showcase the group’s personality as well as their boundless versatility. (Continued on page 27)

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Health benefits of good fiber As a nutritionist, it’s not only with constipation. This type of my job to ensure my clients make fiber is found in nuts, wheat bran, progress, but to educate them on whole wheat flour, corn bran, how to get the most out of their green beans, potatoes with the health and wellness program. skins, legumes and cauliflower. One part of a healthy diet I As a rule, vegetables have more teach them about is fiber. insoluble fiber and fruits have Just what is fiber, and why do more soluble fiber. we need it? Dietary fiber is also Did you know high fiber known as roughage. It includes foods could aid in weight loss all parts of plant stuffs that our too? That’s right. Fiber helps you bodies can’t digest. Proteins, fats feel fuller longer, so you don’t and carbohydrates are all broken feel the need to eat so much. down and absorbed by our bod- Also, high fiber foods are less ies. Fiber reenergy-dense, mains intact as which means Diet & Exercise it passes from consume by David Crocker you the stomach, fewer calories. through the On a nutritional small and large intestines. profile there are three types of Fiber is usually put into one carbohydrates listed. They are of two categories. Soluble fiber, sugars or simple sugars, other (fiber that dissolves in water) and sugars or complex sugars and insoluble fiber (fiber that doesn’t fiber. dissolve in water.) Soluble fiber Even though fiber is listed becomes gel-like once it absorbs on nutritional labels as a carwater. This type of fiber is found bohydrate, it doesn’t act as in apples, barley, peas, carrots, one, because it never leaves the citrus fruits, oats, pears, plums, GI tract, and is therefore not black beans, navy beans, north- absorbed by the body. For this ern and pinto beans, broccoli reason, you should subtract the and Brussels sprouts. Soluble number of fiber grams from fiber helps lower blood glucose your total carbohydrate intake. and cholesterol levels. Lowered So, just how much fiber do we blood glucose levels help reduce need? I recommend clients get the risk of developing type II dia- between 25-40 grams of fiber a betes. Lower cholesterol levels day. Be careful though. Increase help reduce the risk of stroke and your fiber intake slowly, because heart disease. too much fiber taken too soon can Insoluble fiber creates bulk, cause digestive distress. This will and helps movement of materi- help prevent bloating and crampals through the digestive system. (Continued on page 27) It’s beneficial to those who battle

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ing. Also, make sure your water intake increases, as you increase your fiber. Increasing your daily fiber intake will make you look and feel better. Fitness or nutrition 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., head strength coach for the S.C. state champion girls gymnastic team, USC-Spartanburg baseball team, and Converse college equestrian team. He was lead trainer to L.H. Fields modeling agency, taught four semesters at USCUnion, and was a water safety consultant to the United States Marine Corps.. David was also a regular guest of the Pam Stone radio show.

The remainder of this set took us on an engaging trip through the recent past. Popular melodies by English, German, and American songwriters revealed surprising gifts from within their simple lines through the miracle of good arranging. Sting, Freddie Mercury, Georg Kreisler, and Michael Jackson would be amazed at these transformations. Bobby McFerrin’s “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” was a humorous finale that isolated the components of an ensemble piece and then demonstrated how they work together. McFerrin’s father, Metropolitan Opera singer Robert McFerrin, presented Tryon Concert Association’s first concert in 1955. Great things certainly have unexpected ways of coming ‘round again.

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Letter to the Editor

Kicking a 10-ton sponge To the editor: Whatever the outcome, all Presidents should realize that nearly half of the voters chose the other guy . . . And from the deluge of voter fraud stories now surfacing, it appears that it is not voter ID that is the problem, but software that tallies votes “wrong.” Electronic voting is supposed to leave an auditable paper trail, but I don’t know whether that can be verified when the final tally is duly certified. If the machine is rigged to tally wrong, the paper trail will be wrong, too, won’t it? It is my understanding that dead people have voted routinely for years and that election judges have counted boxes of ballots however they wanted

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to count them. So electronic machines did not change that, since software tampering is apparently easier! I don’t trust anyone to verify or counter the fraud issue stories now surfacing, so I will just accept what we got and learn to live with it, as usual. When I would complain about NASA, my boss told me I was kicking a 10-ton sponge. He said that I could kick it all I wanted, but nothing would change. Read government, and you have what we are faced with now. I like to think the vast majority of the people running things are good Americans trying to do a good job and the ship of state will not sink. That way I sleep better and food goes through my system pretty well without incident. Cheers! - Garland O. Goodwin, Columbus

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Men’s Monday bridge, Nov. 19 On Nov. 19 the men of the Men’s Monday Afternoon Duplicate Bridge Club met in the home of Jack Saunders for their weekly games of duplicate bridge. At the end of the afternoon’s play the partnership of Dick Belthoff and Ben Woodward was declared the winner. There was a tie for second and third between the teams Bob Palmer playing with Chris ter Kuile and Mickey Brandstetter playing with Ken Yeager.

This contest concluded the fall series of bridge matches. Over the preceding 11 weeks of play Charlie Stratford accumulated the most points and finished first over all. Finishing with the second best score was Ben Woodward. Dave Hart had the third best score. The club’s winter series of games began on Monday, Nov. 19 and meets in the home of Charlie Stratford. – article submitted by Jack Saunders

Saluda Bridge results Nov. 19 Below are the results for Nov. 19, Saluda Mountain Duplicate Bridge Club. North/South First: Virginia Ambrose and Mariana Tarpley Second: Marcia Burns and Talley Wannamaker

East/West First: Mary Ostheim and Marilyn Yike Second: Lee Ellis and Linda Hall – article submitted by Tollie Ross

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The Polk County Friends of the Public Library will hold their annual membership meeting on Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. in the community room of the Polk County Main Library, 1299 W. Mills St. Columbus. All members are requested to attend to vote on officers, revised by laws and other business of the organization. There will be refreshments and an entertaining program following the brief business meeting featuring Dr. Charlotte Ross, a popular bard of Appalachian legends and folklore. Pictured are 2012 Polk County Public Library Board Members, left to right, Catherine Benson, secretary; Louise Mohn-Brown, vice president; Jane Torres; Joan Roseberry; Pat White; Cindy Nanny; Marian Bryan; Nancy Gales, president; Robin Julian; Dr. Josef Weiss; and Mary Jean Fischer, treasurer. (photo submitted by Marian Bryan)

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Members of the Polk County Appearance Commission, Carolyn Ashburn, Joe Cooper and Cathy Brettman used remaining funds in their 2012 budget to purchase a Merlot Redbud to enhance the new Polk County Department of Social Services (DSS) landscape. The tree was discounted by Columbus nursery, A Growing Concern. (photo by Chuck Hearon)

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Friendship Council to hold Deck the Holidays Fair The Thermal Belt Friendship Council announces that they will host a new event this year, Deck the Holidays Fair, at the Roseland Community Center on Peake Street in Tryon on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Crafters are invited to rent a table to sell their handmade items. In addition, the Friendship Council will have a bake sale, selling hot chili and cornbread, and there will also be a yard sale. All proceeds from table rentals and food/yard sales will be donated to Roseland. The Thermal Belt Friendship Council is a nonprofit organization formed in 1986. Do its purpose is to promote stronger relationships and diversity among the peoples in Polk County. The group is active in promoting social activities that bring diverse groups together to set examples

of harmony in the community. Such programs include several potluck dinners during the year, Christmas caroling and a monthly group luncheon at various area restaurants. Another program that fosters multi-racial appreciation and understanding is a free annual community picnic held at Harmon Field. Several hundred members of the community usually participate. The Friendship Council also sponsors the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., birthday celebration. It also has a scholarship fund for qualified area high school students. The Friendship Council welcomes new members at any time, and there is no fee to belong. The greater the membership, the better the group is prepared to serve the community with friendship, under-

standing and support. Members receive meaningful gratification in helping others to co-exist peacefully with their neighbors in a comfortable and pleasing atmosphere. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at Roseland Center in

Tryon, which is at the corner of East Howard and Peake Street. For more information, visit www.friendshipcouncil. homestead.com, or call Lynnea at 864-457-2426. – article submitted by Lynnea Stadelmann

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Getting from the Low Country to the High Country Transportation has always remember. No bias here!) It been the key to growth and pros- is my understanding that the perity, and towns have always County Commissioners insisted grown up along transportation that I-26 go by Columbus and routes: first creeks and rivers, have exits requiring traffic to then paths that became roads, visit. That is how we got the and then the steel rails that insane interchange with US guided the Iron Horse. Indeed, 74 and the destruction of sevTryon grew eral properties where the railRemember beneath Millroad stopped er Mountain When while engineer when its mica Charles Peardirt continually by Garland Goodwin son decided washed away, where, and leaving no new how, to cross roadbed. the mountains. During the agonizing wait The Indian trading trail that for solutions to that problem, became US 176 has been su- traffic was routed up and down perseded by I-26, and none too US 176. Though it had been soon. The politicians always get “improved” somewhat by widinvolved in the routing of roads ening the curves, there were still and often create challenges for (Continued on page 37) the engineers (I am an engineer,

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the choke points at two narrow bridges in reverse curves over the Pacolet River. It is not possible to get a 53-foot semi-trailer truck across those bridges. Opal Sauve’s report on the dedication of the new Interstate 26 prompted my offering some memories here of life with the Highway 176 of the early 40s. As implied by my opening paragraph, everything going from Charleston to Tennessee by highway came through Tryon, the valley and Saluda on U.S. 176. Of course, the rail freight had to go up and down the famous Saluda Grade, where a “helper” engine always stood by to help. So you see, travel between Tryon and Saluda was limited to necessity because of the hazards. We had only three county commissioners in those days, and Baty Hall had to get down here from Saluda to the meetings as best he could. As a railroad man, he might have been tempted to try a handcar, but I believe even the intrepid Mr. Hall would not have wanted to ride one of those little things down the grade! Can you believe that cars could use those parking spaces on Trade Street with interstate traffic going both ways continually all day? There was only one traffic light in town, at the cross streets where Morris has stood in recent years. There were countless oil tanker trucks, dragging their anti-static chains. There were at least as many semi-trailer trucks trying to beat the light and keep their cargo moving. But they had to contend with cars backing out into their path when they left even a tiny opening in the stream of traffic. During peach season there were several packing sheds operating in Our Area. I worked as bookkeeper in the Morrow shed in Landrum the summer when I was 15, and I learned a lot. There were Model A Ford

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“peach flats” to transport bushels of peaches from the trees to the shed. There ladies packed the prettiest peaches into lids, while the machine funneled graded peaches into new baskets. The culls went in bulk into waiting trucks. Many of those trucks were derelicts over here from Tennessee, and they headed back home up US 176. They would soon be laboring along west of the Valley in granny low gear, the driver often walking beside because it was awfully hot in the cab of the overheating truck. Everything else was backed up behind them, as there were no passing lanes. There was relief only when the steaming truck was pulled off the road to cool down. The “boys” at McDonalds tell me of stealing watermelons from trucks climbing the mountain slowly. Some would ride on the front of a car and pass them back to the people inside. Oth-

The “boys” at McDonalds tell me of stealing watermelons from trucks climbing the mountain slowly. ers would dismount and put the melons on the side of the road. Coming down the mountain could become a wild ride if brakes failed. My friend Carl Beust and I rode up to Melrose Park on our bikes for the free ride back. His chain came off at Jervey curve, and he had a fine time getting the bike slowed enough to get off it. Today, I still think the best way to get to Saluda is the old dirt road from Pearson’s Falls up though Little Charleston. No grade to speak of, and a nice ride by a babbling brook. Try it sometime — when you are not in a hurry.

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Save the stress, shop local instead Black Friday – that day of super discount sales and long lines to match fill my mind with dread. Don’t get me wrong, I like the idea of a great deal as much as anyone but huge crowds of people, the endless driving around and around in circles looking for a parking space,

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is the very foundation of our community. When you spend money at the local bakery or dress shop a lot around the isles is not my idea of of that money is used to purchase a good time. It’s enough to drive a from other local businesses and so on and so on. Shopping local sane person crazy. Me, I’d prefer something a creates a domino effect that helps bit calmer and definitely more to support our community. Studies personal. There is an alternative have also shown for every $100 spent at a localand it’s called busiSmall Business Publisher’s ly-owned ness, $45 dollars Saturday. OffiNotebook stays in the local cially a program economy, creof American Exby Betty Ramsey ating jobs and press the idea has expanding the taken off around the country. The idea is to shop at city’s tax base. For every $100 your locally, independently-owned spent at a national chain or fransmall businesses on Saturday dur- chise store, only $14 remains in the community. ing the holiday weekend. Make a commitment to shop There are many benefits to shopping local, first you can find local on a regular basis. It’s good a parking space without driving for you, your neighbor and your around and around in circles. Seri- community. If your neighbor sells ously though, money spent at our it, buy it. This holiday weekend of shoplocal business supports our local economy and keeps our communi- ping frenzy, do yourself a favor; skip the crowds and the long lines ties thriving. Where we live, shop and play and shop local.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I do not understand how anyone can live without some small place of enchantment to turn to.â&#x20AC;? ~ Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings By the time you read this column, many of you will be recovering from a big Thanksgiving meal with friends or family; maybe hitting stores on Black Friday for all the over-trumpeted sales. Not me â&#x20AC;&#x201D; you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t catch me near a store on that day. Bargains, forget it. There is nothing I want that badly, nor want to give someone, that is worth it. Who in their right mind wants to get up at 3 a.m. to line up, freezing, at some big box store glaring with fluorescent lights to load a cart to the gills and run over other shoppers: sometimes a fight to the death according to various news reports over the years as the tradition grows. I never have understood this kind of madness. To make it even worse, you have to pay for all that stuff in the long run! Maybe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my innate Taurean nature, but I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enjoy insane crowds, fighting over plastic things or trying to beat everybody to the prize. Heck, let someone else have it. Seems to me the real gift is sitting around the table, sharing food, love, maybe a football game or two ... just being aware of what matters most. That is indeed â&#x20AC;&#x153;some small place of enchantment to turn to.â&#x20AC;? Community: Congratulations to Saludaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very own talented Aaron Burdett, for winning Our State Magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s singer/songwriter competition with his song, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Going Home to Carolina.â&#x20AC;? Encore! Local goods and fall produce can be found at a special holiday Saluda Tailgate Special Market on Saturday, Nov. 24, 1-3 p.m., West Main St. parking

lot. The whole weekend, including Friday is to celebrate Small Business Saturday, and many of our delightful Saluda shops and restaurants will be open longer hours. Please shop local! You can have a lovely meal, enjoy live music, art, craft, fresh produce and so much more right here in this small jewel of a mountain town. While visiting around town, stop by to see the new booths run by different vendors filled with antiques, charm and interesting goodies at Joniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beside Wildflour Bakery. I found an antique wood shoe last, a mystical green glass bead necklace, and other interesting treasures spread throughout the shop when visiting Joni for a bottle or two of wine from her â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;affordableâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; section. In town, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got several new shops; well worth a stroll. Get your motorcycle shined and spiffed up for the Polk County Annual Toy Run, Nov. 24, start-

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