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Vol. 85 / No. 115 Tryon, N.C. 28782 Friday, July 13, 2012 Only 50 cents

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Tryon Daily BulletinSix Polk County beautification awards announcedby Leah Justice

The Polk County Appearance Commission announced its 2012 beautification awards during the Polk County Board of Commis-sioner meeting Monday, July 9.

Polk County Appearance Com-mission Chair Joe Cooper present-ed the awards to six organizations and individuals who made contri-butions to the county’s appearance this year.

Winning projects included landscaping, tree planting, kudzu removal, the renovation of two buildings and the construction of a nature center.

The following organizations and individuals received the awards:Daffy Jills Garden Club

The Daffy Jills Garden Club received an award for landscape

Physicals for stu-dents planning to participate in sports at Polk County High School in the upcom-ing school year will be available at the high school’s football field house on Tuesday,

July 17 from 2-4 p.m. The physicals are free to Polk County students.

For more information, call Coach Jeff Wilson at 828-894-8002.

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Landrum approves first reading of 2012-2013 budgetPublic hearing to be held Sept. 11by Samantha Hurst

Full-time Landrum city employees could see salary increases if the city’s 2012-2013 budget is approved.

“As you are aware, for the past

two years city employees have not received a salary increase but did receive a 3 percent cost of living adjustment for FY 2011. Because our revenues continue to improve, I have incorporated raises for


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TodaySaluda Center Friday events:

chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; Trash Train, 10 a.m.

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

Seniors on Sobriety (SOS) AA Meeting, Fridays at noon, Polk County Chamber of Com-merce Building, 2753 Lynn Rd. (Hwy 108), Tryon. 828-894-0293.

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

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

Narcotics Anon., Saluda Se-nior Center, Friday, 8 p.m.

SaTurdayLandrum farmers market,

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

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

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 828-899-0673 for more information.

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

Polk County Historical As-sociation Museum, open Satur-days, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free.

Upstairs Artspace in Tryon presents two exhibits, “Revolver” and “Marked Up,” opening July 13 and continuing through Aug. 25. A public reception is Satur-day, July 14, 5 - 8 p.m. Prior to the reception, the artists will lead an informal “Walk & Talk” tour of the art at 4 p.m.

SundaySlow Food Foothills will hold

its monthly potluck Sunday, July 15 at Pine Crest Inn in Tryon. Bring a French-themed dish to share and to enter for door prizes.

MondayPolk County Mobile Recy-

cling Unit, Mondays, Harmon Field/Tryon, 7 a.m. - noon.

Girls soccer camp, Landrum High School soccer fields, July 16-19, 9 a.m. - noon. Bring soccer ball, cleats, shin guards and change of soccer clothes. Water will be provided, and sport drinks can be purchased. Call 864-680-0740 for more information.

Saluda Center, Tuesdays, chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; bridge, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., with bridge discussion session at 12:45 p.m. 828-749-9245. For more activities, email [email protected] or visit www.saluda.com.

The Meeting Place Senior Center Monday activities include line dancing, 10 a.m.; senior fit-ness, 11 a.m.; bingo or bead class,

12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001.Christian Fellowship Lun-

cheon, TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mondays except holidays, noon - 1 p.m.; food, fellowship and discussion of relevant issues; interdenomina-tional. 828-859-5051.

Chess Club, Mondays, 12:30 p.m., recreation room, LaurelHurst Apartments, Columbus. Open to anyone in community. 894-3336.

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

Western Carolina Radio Club and WOTJ Jazz will meet Mon-day, July 16 at 2 p.m. in the Polk County library. Note the location change. A suspense radio play will be presented. All welcome; no charge.

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

Male Domestic Abuse In-tervention Program, Mondays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 828-894-2340.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, Mon-days, 8 p.m., Columbus Presbyterian Church.

TueSdayPolk County Mobile Recycling

Unit, Tuesdays, Ozone Drive and Hwy. 176, Saluda.

Polk County Transportation Authority makes a regular trip to Hendersonville on the first and third Tuesday of each month. 828-894-8203.

Hospice of the Carolina Foot-hills, “We Care” is a weekly informal social group open to women coping with loss. The group meets at 9 a.m. at TJ’s Cafe in Tryon and is open to newcomers. For more informa-tion, contact Shannon Slater at 828-894-7000, 800-617-7132 or [email protected].

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

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

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

Local Weather

Today: Partly cloudy, with 60 percent chance of scat-tered thunderstorms. High 80, low 68.

S a t u r d a y : P a r t l y cloudy, with 30 percent chance of isolated thunderstorms. High 83, low 69.

Sunday: Partly cloudy, with 30 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms. High 85, low 69.

Monday: Partly cloudy, with 30 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms. High 87, low 70.

Wednesday’s weather was: High 76, low 64, 0.62 inches of rain.

Forecast: Today Tomorrow

MoonPhase

Obituaries

Vera Ann Petty, p. 18

T-storms Partly cloudy


Here’s a list of upcoming meet-ings and events for area non-profit community and govern-mental organizations:

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Polk officials attend N.C. Assembly DayPo l k Coun t y Boa rd o f Commissioners Chairman Ray Gasperson (left) and vice-chair Renée McDermott meet with N.C. Lt. Governor Walter Dalton (center) during a reception following the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Assembly Day in Raleigh, N.C. On that date, commissioners from all over the state meet with their state representatives to discuss issues of concern to counties. Gasperson, McDermott and Polk County Manager Ryan Whitson represented Polk County at this year’s Assembly Day. (photo submitted by Renée McDermott)

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gardening at several public sites, including the Tryon Post Office, the gardens at the Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE), the flower gardens in front of the Polk County Tourism Office and the landscaping around the base of the Doughboy Statue on East Mills Street by the courthouse in Columbus. Carolyn Cobb received the award for the Daffy Jills Garden Club.The Town of Columbus

The Town of Columbus re-ceived an award for planting the many gateway trees lining the sides of Hwy. 108 (West Mills Street) coming into Colum-bus, the county seat. The project required the support of the Polk County Community Foundation and the N.C. Department of Transportation (DOT), with management co-ordination by Jonathan Kanipe, Columbus Town Manager. Co-lumbus Councilwoman Ernie Kan received the award for the town.The House of Flags

The House of Flags

Museum received an award for turning the old fire station build-ing on Gibson Street in Columbus into a flag museum that is an educational experience and an attraction for Columbus and Polk County. House of Flags Board of Directors Vice-Chairman Bob Lair received the award for the museum.Saluda Community Land Trust

The Saluda Community Land Trust received an award for re-moving kudzu in numerous areas

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The corner of Ozone Drive and Thompson Street in Saluda, whose appearance was improved by the Saluda Community Land Trust. (photo submitted)

Thte Doughboy statue in Columbus is one of the public sites beautified by the Daffy Jills Garden Club. (photo by Leah Justice)

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of Saluda and greatly improving the appearance of the corner of Ozone Drive and Thompson St., a highly visible site on the most important entry road into Sa-luda. The kudzu removal project took two years of weekly work with volunteers. The organiza-tion also coordinated with the North Carolina Department of Transportation, which owns the property, showing how coopera-tion between a state agency and a local land trust can greatly benefit a town. Nora Parks Anderson received the award for the land trust during the City of Saluda’s June council meeting.Bob Lane - Sunnydale

Bob Lane received an award for the complete renovation of the historic log cabin known as Sun-nydale, located on South Trade Street in Tryon. Lane, who owned the building, renovated it and then donated it to Tryon Little Theater with an agreement that the building be made available for community events.Walnut Creek Preserve – Anne Elizabeth Suratt Nature Center

Walnut Creek Preserve re-ceived an award for building the Anne Elizabeth Suratt Nature Center at the preserve, a learning


center for southern Appalachian forest studies in the Sunny View area of Polk County. Babs and Bob Strickland of Walnut Creek Preserve received the award.

This is the second year the ap-pearance commission has given awards. The awards are given for projects that the public can view. To receive a certificate the beauti-fication work must be something the general public can see from public roads or sidewalks or be on a property that is open to the public. The property can be either privately or publicly owned, Cooper said.

“Making our county more beautiful for the public to see has the immediate benefit of allowing those of us who live here to enjoy our home county all the more,” Cooper said. “There are at least three other important reasons why public beautification work is important and these reasons relate to economic and tourism development.”

Cooper said when an area’s buildings and roadsides are beau-tiful, clean and green, it attracts tourists and guests who will stay a while, eat in area restaurants, shop in area stores and stay in lo-cal B&Bs or inns. Cooper said the county also has a better chance to bring in new businesses, grow

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people

Congratulations to Anne Arledge, who is retiring

after 44 years of dedicated service to Tryon Federal Bank and Polk County.

Thank you, Anne.

People like you are why...

Thursday, July 26, 201211:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

at our Tryon banking center

Please join usfor an Open House

celebrating Anne’s 44 years of service to Tryon Federal Bank

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existing businesses and provide more local jobs.

“We are more appealing to someone who may decide to build their dream home here in one of our several devel-

The Anne Elizabeth Suratt Nature Center at Walnut Creek Preserve. (photo submitted)


opments,” said Cooper. “This provides local construction jobs and other obvious benefits to our economy.”

Cooper also thanked appear-ance commission members Caro-lyn Ashburn and Cathy Brettman, who helped with this year’s awards by publicizing the awards and collecting applications.

full-time city employees in this budget,” Landrum City Administrator Steve Wolocho-wicz said in a memo to council members.

Wolochowicz said he esti-mates the raises to cost the city $23,000. Mayor and council salaries will actually decrease this year from $15,500 in the current budget to $14,000 in 2012-2013.

Landrum’s budget, if ap-proved, would amount to $1,576,539, which includes an increase from $502,910 to $550,000 in current tax revenues. City officials also anticipate an increase in hospi-tality tax revenue this year; that revenue is budgeted to come in around $150,300, up from $145,000 this budget year.

Mayor Robert Briggs said he was pleased to see the amount of revenue anticipated

for next fiscal year. “Where our big concern was

over the last couple years was the tax we receive from Spar-tanburg County and it looks like they are doing much better than we anticipated,” Briggs said.

He did say, though, that the city administrator works con-servatively in estimating those expected revenues.

“That’s the way we’ve al-ways budgeted – a little more restrictive on our revenues and a little more on our expenditures.

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“Where our big concern was over the last couple years was the tax we receive from Spartanburg County and it looks like they are doing much better than we anticipated.”

-- Mayor Robert Briggs

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SAVVY SCAVENGERSLandrum’s Newest Antique Mall and Marketplace.

NOW OPEN! Still a few booths available.Located in the Old Bi-Lo Shopping Center on the

South end of Beautiful Downtown Landrum.Next to Fred’s and Burkes Outlet.

Over 8,600 square feet,Huge Parking Lot, Loading Dock.

Open 7 days a week.Call 864-764-4239 to reserve your space.

In case something comes up and things get tight there will be room to cut,” Briggs said.

The city’s millage rate for property taxes will not change, remaining at 73.9.

Landrum does not plan to hire additional personnel, but the bud-get does include funds for the pur-chase of a new police car as it does most years, Wolochowicz said.

Costs for the city’s garbage re-moval contract did go up $21,800 from last year.

The city renegotiated its gar-bage contract with GDS last year, which caused rates to go up across the board for residential and com-mercial customers. Recycling costs also increased. The rates will not increase again from what they did this past year and Wolochowicz said he does not expect them to go up for the next five years of the contract.

Councilman Jon Matheis said he was pleased with the budget.

“I think it’s commendable, Steve, really,” said Matheis. “It’s being held almost to what it was last year, except for a few things we already knew were going to go up anyway. I think that should be noted.”

Matheis made a motion to ac-cept first reading of the 2012-2013 budget, and the council voted to approve it.

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Polk sheriff’s office weekly reportDuring the week of July 2

through July 10, the Polk Coun-ty Sheriff’s Office responded to 401 calls for service.

Officers took 11 incident reports; issued six citations; served 22 civil papers; con-ducted 233 church checks, 60 residential checks and 308 business checks and patrolled 5,410 miles.

Arrests included two for failure to appear warrants, two arrests for simple assault, two

arrest for true bill of indictment, one arrest for burglary, one ar-rest for drug paraphernalia, one arrest for injury to real property, one arrest for flee to elude ar-rest with motor vehicle, one arrest for driving while license revoked and one order for arrest served.

The sheriff ’s office also worked on Coon Dog Day, held in downtown Saluda on July 7.

– article submitted by chief deputy Andy Greenway

“I think [the budget is] commendable. It’s being held almost to what it was last year, except for a few things we already knew were going to go up anyway. I think that should be noted.”

-- Councilman Jon Matheis

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Full Proof Ministries celebrates one year at new locationCommunity invited to celebrate June 22

Full Proof Ministries Church family invites everyone to come and celebrate the church’s one-year anniversary at 199 Jackson St. in Tryon and the 10-year anniversary of Full Proof Ministries.

On Sunday, July 22, service will begin at 3 p.m., followed by dinner after the service. Please RSVP for dinner attendance at 828-817-1216.

Pastor Timothy B. Brown, SR and co-pastor Sharon K. Brown began this journey in July 2002. After 19 years of ministry with the CME Church Conference, Rev. Brown said he was led by God to start a non-denominational church in Tryon. The church was started in the home, moved to Roseland Community Center and in July 2011 moved to its new location on Jackson Street.

In 2003, the Browns purchased the property and a club formally known as the Payton’s Club. This

club began operation in the 1970s at the height of the disco age. The club was known for live bands and parties. Now Full Proof Ministries has changed the club into a place of praise and worship.

During the past seven years Full Proof Ministries raised money and paid as they went, which made it possible to pay the church off. The 5,060 sq. ft. facility hosts a com-mercial kitchen, dining area and

2,580 square ft. sanctuary equipped with a state-of-the-art sound sys-tem. The facility is located on 10 acres with mountain views.

– article submitted by Jo Ann Miksa-Blackwell

Pictured at the Full Proof Ministries new sign are (from left): Barbara Selby, Hannah Brown, Sharon Brown, Rev. Timothy Brown, Jo Ann Miksa-Blackwell, Andrew Suber-Brown and Mia Brown. (photo by Leah Justice)

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Daffy Jills donates floral arrangement to Polk libraryDaffy Jills member N a n c y M c G a r r a created this spring/s u m m e r f l o we r arrangement, which the club donated to the Polk County Public Librar y in Columbus. (photo s u b m i t t e d b y Kathleen Warmack)

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

John Shehan and CansasFowler Reunion at BullaBaptist Church ClubHouse on Sunday, July22.

GARAGE SALES

3 Family Yard SaleSat. July 14

8 am50 Vineyard Rd, Tryon(in the Valley) Small ap-pliances, golf clubs, teen

clothes, jewelry and misc.

Benefit Yard SaleFor Lisa (Parker) Howard

Sat. July 21 @ A CutAbove Hair Salon Parking

Lot. 1987 Lynn Rd.Columbus, NC.

8am - 1pm. Rain dateJuly 28. All proceeds gotowards paying for Lisa’s

medical expenses.

COLUMBUS NC3300 HWY 108 East

Fri. & Sat. July 13 & 14th8 am to 4 pm, 92 Mer-

cedes Benz 500 SL, com-mercial pressure washer,air compressor, tools, jew-elry and household items.

GARAGE SALE Saturday7/14/12 8:30 – 2:00Collectables, Christmas,Electronics, Tools. Lots ofthings collected over theyears. DeWalt PlungeRouter, variable speed, 3horsepower, electronicfeedback with bits, neverused. Tabletop work table.Router table, skil saw,some hand tools. Sonymini hi-fi system, Dellnotebook computer. 159Jervey Road, Tryon. OffHwy 176 South of Tryonwatch for signs, rain orshine. Please do not blockneighbor's driveways.

Huge Multi FamilyYARD SALE

Sat. July 148 am - ?

100 Jim Page RdGreencreek Area

YARD SALESaturday, July 147:30 until 12:30

In parking lot of New Tes-tament Christian Fellow-

ship Church1521 East Rutherford

LandrumAntique radios, house-

hold goods, clothes, toys,holiday decorations etc.

CARE GIVERS

Caregiver For ElderlyAvailable

Experienced caregiverseeking new clients, 25years experience. Tryon /Columbus area. Very de-pendable and caring. Call828-817-7382

Private caregivers of Mar-garet Dick and Bill Terwil-liger and Verle Jenkinslooking for work 24/7. Ref-e r e n c e s a v a i l a b l e .828-817-0457.

SITTING SERVICE

Want to go on vacation& not worry about yourfurry friends? I will farmsit while you are away.

864-266-8964 or www.notmyfarm. weebly.com “It’s

not my farm, but I will treatit like it is."

CLEANING SERVICES

Complete CleaningHome and Industrialcleaning, Taking newClients. References

available. 828-894-3132

SERVICES

ALTERATIONSall kinds, weddings &

prom. 20 yearsexperience

Call 864-457-4227 or Cell864-706-6168

SERVICES

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Saluda Construction:Grading, landscaping,

driveways, land clearing,underbrushing, propertymaint. Stone, mulch, li-

censed, insured, bonded.G. Eargle 828-243-4300

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Mike’s Painting ServicesSpecializing in InteriorPainting, Re-do KitchenCabinets with amazingnew product, Remove

Wallpaper, Repair Drywall, Popcorn Ceil-ings. Waterproof Base-ments. Seniors receive15% Disc. Local Refer-ences. Full Insured.

Free EST. 828-817-4131

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Tommy'sHome Improvement

Roofs, renovations, siding,carpentry, decks, win-

dows, screening. All HomeRepairs. FREE estimates.Home: (828) 859 - 5608.Cell: (828) 817 - 0436.

DRIVERS/DELIVERY/OTRCDL Class A Drivers

BEST CARTAGEis seeking qualified

CDL CLASS A DRIVERSto run out of Shelby, NC.

Must have two yearstractor trailer experience.

Average miles will be2200-2500 per week.

Could be out as much as5 days, but probably willget back through Shelbyon average 2-3 times perweek. Will most likely startlate in the day each dayaround noon to 3pm and

make night time deliveriesat grocery warehouses.

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touch freight to the driver).Will be hauling paperproducts. We offer a

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Professional TruckDriver Training, Carri-ers Hiring Today! PTDICertified Course, OneStudent per Truck, Po-tential Tuition Reim -bursement. ApprovedWIA & TAA provider.

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SALEMCARRIERS

Currently seeking LocalDrivers. Home Daily,2 yrs. CDL-A TractorTrailer Exp. Required

Salem Carriers4810 Justin court

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MEDICAL/DENTAL

Hospice of theCarolina Foothills

has the followingopenings:

* Full-time CNAHospice House, 7p-7a

(Landrum, SC)

* PRN CNAHospice House, Days

* Part-time PalliativeCare Administrative

Assistant

*Full-time RN CaseManage

*PT Chaplain

*PT Social Worker

For more information, orto apply, please visit

www.hocf.org

HELP WANTED

A thirty year old TextileManufacturing company is

seeking an Assistant tothe Sales & Marketing Di -rector. This is a Part timeposition with designed fu-ture growth. The right per-son will have strong ad-ministration and peopleskills and zero phone re-luctance. For more infor-mation please contact.

Bill Pizappi at800-344-3188 X 505 or

attach a resume & [email protected].

Activity Director For 100-bed Nursing andAssisted Living Facilitysections of well-estab-lished Continuing CareCommunity. Must relate

well with elderly andwork closely with other

staff. Must have ability tomotivate and be organ -

ized and effective inmeeting physical, emo -tional, intellectual, andspiritual needs of resi-

dents. Skills in develop-ing a volunteer programhighly desirable. While

being creative and inno-vative, must also complywith all requirements fordocumentation. Musthave degree in Thera-peutic Recreation; Art,Music, or OccupationalTherapy; or Recreation;or is eligible for certifica-

tion as a TherapeuticRecreation Specialist or

as Activities Profes-sional. Please send re-sume to Mary Lance,

Administrator, White OakManor-Tryon, PO Box

1535, located at 70 OakSt., Tryon, NC 28739.

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Carolina Yarn Processors(CYP) Has an opening fora full time experiencedMaintenance Mechanic.Apply In person only - NOPHONE CALLS.250 Scriven Rd., Tryon,NCEOE

Job AnnouncementPolk County Deptof Social Services

Position: IncomeMaintenance Case-

worker IIAn Income MaintenanceCaseworker I will be con-sidered if there are no ap-plicants who qualify for theII position.

HELP WANTED

Starting Salary: In-come Maintenance Case-worker II Grade 17$24,231 Income Mainte-nance Caseworker I$21,978Closing Date: July 25,2012To Apply: Submit com-pleted State ApplicationPD-107 to Lou Parton, Di-rector, Polk County De-partment of Social Serv-ices, 231 Wolverine Trail,Mill Spring, NC 28756PD-107 applications canbe picked up at DSS andare located on the Internetathttp://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs.htm

An Equal OpportunityEmployer

NOW HIRINGModular Manufacturing

Now Hiring Carpenters &Roofers. Great Benefits,

401k, Paid Holidays , PaidVacation. LocationUpstate SC. Follow

Interstate 26 E into SC,take exit 5 at Campobello,turn left on Hwy 11, go 1/4

mile, turn left onto E.Frontage Rd., go 1 mile,turn left into Blue Ridge

Log Cabins.625 E. Frontage Rd.

864-457-7343

PianistGreen Creek First BaptistChurch in Green Creek,NC has an immediateopening for a pianist. Werequire our musicians tobe first and foremostfaith-filled Christians witha heart for ministry. Weare looking for someonewho is able to play diversemusic from traditionalhymns to contemporarygospel. The successfulcandidate must be avail-able Sunday mornings,Sunday evenings andWednesday nights. This isa paid part-time position.Salary is negotiable andbased upon experience.For additional information,please call the church of-fice at: 828-863-2600, orcall the Minister of Music,at 864-706- 8329. To ap-ply please response viae m a i l t o :[email protected] or fax resume to:828-863-1242.

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www.familiestogether.netFamilies Together, (FT)is dedicated to providingquality services to our ex-ceptional children, familiesand adults. FT is aCABHA, and nationally ac-credited with CARF Inter-national.We Work to strengthenthe family system and tosupport the people weserve to remain in theirhome community.

FT is team oriented andprovides a positive workenvironment, f lexiblehours, health benefits,clinical supervision, andan innovative culture.Due to continuous growthand expansion we are hir-ing a licensed professionalin Polk County. Qualifiedcandidates will includeLPC’s, LCSW’s, LMFT’s,LCAS ’s , PLCSW’s ,LPCA’s, and PLCAS’s.This applicant should havethe skills to lead a start upIntensive In-home team.They will also take onmanagement and leader-ship duties of this team,and possibly other Teams,in neighboring counties,as well.

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The Whos of Whoville (above), Bird Girls Alyssa Fioriella and Sara Seagle (below) and Tij D’Oyen as Horton the Elephant (left) rehearse at Tryon Fine Arts Center for the upcoming performances of “Seussical: The Musical.” Directed by Jenna Tammisiea with musical direction by Lena Duncan, the show is the summer youth production of Tryon Little Theater and the Tryon Youth Center. Performances will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 19-21 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 22 at 3 p.m. at Tryon Fine Arts Center. For ticket information, call 828-859-2466 or stop by the box office at Tryon Little Theater’s Workshop on S. Trade Street in Tryon Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (photos above and below by Lorin Browning; photo left by Barbara Tilly)

‘Seussical’ in rehearsal at Tryon Fine Arts Center

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Snapping turtle rescue in downtown Tryon

Rich Nelson was visiting his wife, Kim, at their Skyuka Fine Art gallery in downtown Tryon during a rainstorm on Wednesday, July 11 and said they noticed a car stopping and a man carrying something across the street. They went outside and found the man was carrying a snapping turtle that he said was just sitting in the road. Rich took the turtle to the pond by McFarland’s Funeral Chapel. (photo by Rich Nelson)

Vera Ann PettyVera Ann Petty, age 57, of

Polk County died Monday, July 9 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Obituaries The funeral service will be held Friday, July 13 at 3 p.m. at Green Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church’s cemetery.

Ulysses D. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the ar-rangement.

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Skyuka Fine Art presents show of work by in-house artistsSkyuka Fine Art’s current

show, “Skyuka’s Best,” focuses on the gallery’s 16 in-house art-ists and their newest works. Many of the artists are members of the PAP-SE (Plein Air Painters of the Southeast) and have participated in numerous paint-outs, both in-vitational and juried. Much of the new work will be representative of these paint-outs.

Artists are Richard Christian Nelson, Bonnie Bardos, Wil-liam and Anne Jameson, Valerie Hinz, Michael McNamara, Gary Cooley, Tucker Bailey, Dave Ca-palungan, Keith Spencer, Jim Car-son, Bill Lovett, Jaye Williamson, Richard Oversmith, Linda Cheek and Shelia Wood-Hancock. The show will run until the end of July.

Skyuka Fine Art is located at 133 N. Trade St. in Tryon. Contact Kim Nelson at [email protected] or call 828-817-3783.

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A rural road paving program launched in 1989 in North Carolina is running out of roads to pave.

After paving approximately 13,000 miles of roads over the past 23 years, the N.C. Depart-ment of Transportation (DOT) says it has paved approximately 90 percent of the roads that are eligible for paving in the state. Many of the remaining 1,842 miles of roads that are eligible for paving are in mountainous areas in the western part of the state.

In coastal Onslow County, for example, only 2 percent of roads are unpaved. But, in the 25 west-ernmost coun-ties, 14 percent of secondary roads remain dirt and gravel.

As the number of miles left to pave has dwindled, some lawmakers have questioned whether the state should con-tinue the program. In recent budget years, some funding has been pulled from the program to go for bridge repair and road maintenance. Still, most lawmakers, particularly those from western districts, say the state should continue the rural road paving until it’s complete.

The program, initiated to improve and pave every state-maintained dirt and gravel road in the state, has brought paved road to the driveways of nearly 200,000 homes. Early in the program, DOT focused on paving roads that served the greatest number of houses. As a result, the paving work reached more houses in the first eight years of the program than it has in the past 15 years. During the first eight years, the paving program served an average of 18 houses per mile of asphalt. DOT’s rural road paving plan for the next two

years will serve an average of eight homes per mile. The cost of paving also has gone up over time with rising fuel and asphalt costs. The average cost of pav-ing gravel roads has risen from $250,000 to $350,000 per mile since 2007.

DOT’s upcoming two-year plan calls for spending $130 million to pave 325 miles.

Even when the program is complete, there still will be some unpaved roads in the state. DOT lists 1,927 miles of roads that are not eligible for paving due to environmental issues

or landown-ers’ refusal to grant rights of way.

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Spartanburg County is not a very healthy place to live, according to residents of the county. A recent survey of 3,197 adults in the county found that most consider the county to be “somewhat healthy,” but they were outnumbered by those who ranked the county as either “unhealthy” or “very unhealthy.”

The survey, conducted by public health researchers at USC-Upstate, found that can-cer, obesity and alcohol and drug addiction are the county’s top three health problems. The respondents also identified tobacco use, lack of exercise and poor eating habits as risky behavior impacting the health of the community. About 20 percent of residents in the county lack health insurance, leaving many of the county’s health services out of reach.

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Following a dismal lo-cal health re-port in 2009, health professionals helped make some improvements in the county. ReGenesis, a nonprofit, local health center, added three new locations, Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine was welcomed to the community and Spartanburg and Chesnee adopted smoke-

free ordinances.– source: www.shj.com,

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North Carolina is the fourth best state for business, according to this year’s ranking by CNBC. The Tar Heel State

dropped one spot from last year’s CNBC ranking.

Texas took the top spot in

this year’s ranking, followed by Utah and Virginia.

The ranking is based on the evaluation of 43 benchmarks in 10 categories: Cost of busi-ness, work force, quality of life, economy, infrastructure and

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The Tryon Daily Bulletintransportation, technology and innovation, education, business friendliness, access to capital and cost of living.

North Carolina ranked in the top 10 in three categories, work force (third), business friendli-ness (eighth) and technology and innovation (ninth). The state’s lowest rankings were quality of life (26th), cost of business ( 2 1 s t ) a n d cost of living (21st).

South Car-olina did not fare as well in the CNBC ranking, although it moved up on the list. The Palmetto State moved from No. 37 last year to No. 32 this year. South Carolina’s best rankings came in work force and business costs, while its lowest rankings were in cost of living and access to capital.

- source: Charlotte Busi-ness Journal, 7-10-12; www.

scbiznews.com, 7-11-12***

Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel has begun hiring to fill more than 500 full- and part-time positions that were added after the state allowed Vegas-style, live dealer games at the casino. A job fair is scheduled at the casino on July 25.

The new positions are in a variety of areas, including va-let, housekeeping, security and beverage service.

– source: Asheville Citizen Times, 7-8-12

***AVX, a manufacturer of

electronic an interconnect com-ponents, plans to invest $14 million and create 279 new jobs over the next several years in Greenville County.

The company is expand-ing its corporate headquarters, which it moved to Fountain Inn in 2009. AVX plans to complete

renovations at the former Mita building to handle increased production.

AVX, which produces ca-pacitors, resistors, filters, timing and circuit protection devices and connectors, has 24 manu-facturing and customer support facilities in 15 countries.

– source: S.C. Department of Commerce, 7-5-12

***Belk Inc. said it plans to

open a new eCommerce center in the Upstate that wi l l c rea te 124 jobs over

the next five years. The $4.5 million center in Union County will be used to fulfill online orders.

The new center is expected to begin operation next June.

– source: www.wyff.com, 7-3-12

***George and Rich Hincapie

have purchased La Bastide, a French-inspired inn that was part of the Cliffs Community.

Rich Hincapie and his broth-er George, a world class Tour de France competitor, stepped in to buy the property in northern Greenville County when Cliffs’ owner Jim Anthony ran into fi-nancial problems with the Cliffs developments.

Hincapie said they want to provide a destination for high-end athletes, cyclists, tri athletes, mountain bikers and runners. They said they plan to add a pool to attract triathletes, and they are working with Greenville County to extend the Swamp Rabbit trail to the La Bastide property.

When the inn opens, the Hincapies say it will allow ath-letes to stay overnight, eat at the restaurant, rent equipment and use the training facilities.

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Killoughs welcome new arrivalWally and Karen Killough of

Tryon celebrated the arrival of grandson and Tarheel-in-training Elijah Jackson Findley on May 7 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, N.C.

Eli’s parents are Owen and Julia Killough Findley of Raleigh, and his paternal grandparents are Ed and Jean Findley of Baton Rouge, La.

Eli’s sister is 3-year-old Mar-garet Katharine (Maggie).

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Parkinson’s support group meets July 18The Foothills Parkinson’s

Suppor t Group wi l l meet Wednesday, July 18 at 1:30 p.m. in the Landrum Library. Shelley Godfrye, occupational therapist, will demonstrate some of the benefits of Tai Chi for people with Parkinsons. A six-month

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sporTs Stearns 3 on 3 basketball tournament played July 4

The results of the 3 on 3 basketball tournament held July 4 at Stearns Gym were as follows:

• 18 and up division cham-pions: Stephen Staley, Shad Blanton and DeShae Briscoe

• Seventh and eighth grade boys division champions: Holden Owens, Seth Yep and Dillon Overholt

• Seventh and eighth grade

girls division champions: Au-tumn Owens, Carli Wood and Sarah Price

• Fifth and sixth grade boys division champions: Carter Kirkland, Grayson Bateman and Anderson Kirkland

• Third and fourth grade boys division: Christian Gillie, Kerns White and Eli McCool

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Above: Stephen Staley, Shad Blanton and DeShae Briscoe, winners of the 18 and up division in the 3 on 3 basketball tournament held Wednesday, July 4 at Stearns Gym. (photo submitted by Jenny Wolfe)

Holden Owens, Seth Yep and Dillon Overholt, winners of the seventh and eighth grade boys division (above) and Autumn Owens, Carli Wood and Sarah Price, winners of the the seventh and eighth grade girls division (right) of the 3 on 3 basketball tournament held July 4 at Stearns Gym. See bottom of facing page for fifth and third grade boys winners. (photos submitted by Jenny Wolfe)

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2012 District 1 Allstars, Angels Division wins district, competes in state tournament

The 2012 District 1 Allstars, Angels Division, recently won the 2012 Dixie Softball District Tournament. The win qualified the team to compete in the 2012 Dixie Softball State Tournament in Hanahan, S.C. July 6-10. Pictured left to right are (front row) Shanna Davis, Tinsley Blackwell, Shelby Deal, Sierra Vinson, Rachel Smith and Alexus Atkins; (back row) Samantha Wingo, Ansley Lynch, Tory Lanford, Lexi Irby, Lauren Bagwell and Paulina Harden; and (coaches) Brandon Smith, Marion Price and Mike Vinson. (photo submitted by Lisa Davis)

Left: Carter Kirkland, Grayson Bateman and Anderson Kirkland, winners of the fifth grade boys division in the 3 on 3 basketball tournament held Wednesday, July 4 at Stearns Gym. Right: Christian Gillie, Kerns White and Eli McCool, winners of the third grade boys division. (photo submitted by Jenny Wolfe)


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Richard Christian Nelson (Rich Nelson) will teach a five-day still life painting workshop in Tryon July 23-27.

The class will take place at the Nelson’s Skyuka Fine Art gallery from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day.

Artists will work from life to grasp the fun-damentals of the picture making process, develop-ing a vocabulary of the different elements involved; composition, drawing, value, color, edges, unity etc.

“To me it really is the best way to get into the ‘process’ of painting, developing a vocabulary for all the aspects of picture-making, and not contending with moving figures or changing weather. Believe me, an orange is hard enough to paint well,” Nelson said.

This workshop is open to all levels and all media, but oil will be emphasized. Class size is limited to 12. You can see examples of Nelson’s still life and other work

at richnelson.com/works.The artists will concentrate on

painting simple subjects in shadow boxes to control the subject and lighting. There will be lectures and demos by Nelson, and group ‘cri-

tiques’ (mostly just putting the paintings along the wall and having each art-ist say ‘how it’s going’).

Nelson is an accomplished portrait and gal-

lery artist who lives in Tryon. He earned his BFA from the College of Creative Studies in Detroit Michi-gan in 1988. Nelson taught anat-omy, figure drawing and painting at CCS part-time after graduating. He has been working ever since as a portrait artist, gallery artist and instructor. He and his wife, Kim, opened Skyuka Fine Art in 2010 www.SkyukaFineArt.Com.

For more information, email [email protected] or call 828-859-0318.

– article submittedby Rich Nelson

Nelson offers still lifepainting workshop July 23-27

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Appreciate CPD for BikeSafe class

I would like to say I appreciate the Columbus Police Department for their time and effort in host-ing a wonderful BikeSafe class Friday, June 22, and I encourage every motorcycle rider in Polk County to attend one of these sessions.

Chief Chris Beddingfield started off the daylong course by introducing himself and the other evaluators. Getting to know the evaluators created a comfortable learning atmosphere. They all had extensive and varied motor-cycle riding experiences. This gave us confidence in their riding abilities, and built trust between the student and the evaluator.

After a brief inspection of the students’ motorcycles, we went through a couple of presentations. The first presentation focused on the “Top Killers.” Do you know the number one killer of motor-cycle riders? I’ll give you a hint, alcohol is in the top 5, but it is not number one. After “Top Killers” we moved on to “Bad Riding Behavior.” The number one bad behavior of most motorcycle rid-ers: following too closely.

Each of the presentations had a lot of practical information along with videos that reflected their main idea. Chief Bed-dingfield, Officer Ruff and the other evaluators would initiate discussions with the students as we moved through the material. It was a great give and take of riding experiences.

After the morning class ses-sion, two students were paired with each evaluator and we all went on a ride. It was a short ride on local roads. Even though I knew I was being watched, I really enjoyed the ride (and it wasn’t because the ride ended with lunch).

Even lunch was a time of reflection and learning. We sat together and received valuable feedback. As I ate lunch, I was able to listen to my evaluator

critique my riding style as well as learn from my classmates and their evaluations. Everyone had a positive and caring attitude.

After lunch we returned to the classroom for a presentation of riding hazards and the “SYS-TEM” module of motorcycle rid-ing. Just like the first classroom session, there were related videos to watch and great discussions. Early in the afternoon the sky be-gan to rumble and it looked like rain, so we quickly went through

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Leonard Rizzo

It was 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3rd. The following day was Independence Day and Landrum vet was packed with clients seeing to their pets before the holiday. Vets, vet techs and staff mem-bers were hustling about trying to see that each person and pet received proper and prompt ser-vice. There was a buzz about as people spoke to their animals and those seeing to their care.

I had just met with Johnny, Chloe’s owner, this sweet man had rescued her as a pup and was totally devoted to her well being. As we walked in carrying Chloe, everything seemed to go into slow motion. The buzzing ceased and all eyes were on this magnificent and courageous little Chihuahua who was born missing her two front legs. Chloe was placed on the ground and she began her kangaroo

Chloe Mae gets wheelshop toward any person or dog who would give her attention. Her head was held high and her tail was wagging and the look of joy and adventure on her face brought oohs and aahs throughout the clinic. For a moment everyone forgot about their own pets as I answered

many questions asked. Chloe’s fearless lust for life is infectious and in some way reminds me of

Coffee, who is now Lulu.Since everyone was busy I

went in to retrieve Chloe’s cart and wheels which arrived earlier in the afternoon. Johnny and I looked at the instructions, figured out the procedure and placed it on her. Chloe was a bit confused but was game. When we put her down she tried to do her hop, picked up the cart and flipped over with it. A great big ooh came in unison from everyone watching. “She’ll

learn,” I explained to Johnny and every person watching. Suddenly Dr. Raines and half her staff came out and asked us to come in. along with myself, Donna and the whole establishment were waiting for this moment since we first hatched the idea. All other activities were put on hold and I don’t believe a single person objected. Chloe was placed on the table and as she started to get the idea of what to do, Jodie and I frantically took pictures. I then picked her up off the table and kissed her, because I couldn’t help myself. I asked Johnny to go to the other end of the room, lifted her hind legs and asked him to call her. Chloe wheeled herself directly to him but I don’t think anyone in the room saw it because their eyes were clouded with tears. We then took her outside and tried her on the sidewalk. I believe Chloe Mae

is left footed because she kept mak-ing right hand turns. We righted the ship and once again she headed straight towards Johnny. She then headed toward the grass but didn’t know how to push through and did another flop. I picked her up and handed her to Johnny. “I think that’s enough for now, give her time and she’ll be anxious for the cart to be put on.”

After hugs and thank yous, Johnny and Chloe Mae took off for home and I sat down on the outside bench. I was so flooded with emo-tions I couldn’t see. I did what I often do before and after some of my special cases, I prayed to Him to whom all good things come. “Heavenly Father, thank you for the privilege to in some small way to make a difference in the lives of your most precious creations.”

Thanks for listening.

Chloe Mae and her cart. (photo submitted)

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the last of the classroom work, and saddled up for the longer ride. It was the wetter ride.

The longer ride was supposed to take us along much the same rou te a s the shorter ride, but when it began raining at Polk County Middle School, we al-tered the route to avoid the rain; or so we thought. It looked like we were able to bypass the wet weather, and we enjoyed some great riding along number 9. But our luck didn’t hold out. Just as we crossed Peniel Rd. and began driving along Smith Dairy, the heavens opened up and tried to drown us.

If I forget everything else about that ride, I will always remember that there are no over-passes to hide under on Smith

• BikeSafe Class(ConTinueD From page 27)

Dairy Rd. It was a nerve racking ride. The rain was torrential, the lightening was flashing all around us, the thunder was booming, and the wind was knocking tree limbs into the road. I turned my hazard lights on and slowly plodded

back to town. Even though the weather condi-tions were a lot worse for the second ride than they were for our first ride, it

is something every motorcycle rider must be prepared for; and classes like BikeSafe can help.

I really feel like the informa-tion will help me hone my skills as a motorcycle rider, the expe-rience has made me feel much more confident in the skills I have, and positive interaction with the students and evaluators will be a fond memory of a great day of riding.

-Devon LaFromboise, Saluda

“The experience has made me feel much more confident in the skills.”

-- Devon LaFramboise

David Carr and Ash Gray, scouts with Boy Scout Troop 659 of Columbus, were recently honored as Eagle Scout recipients. Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America. Requirements include earning at least 21 merit badges and demonstrating Scout Spirit through the Boy Scout Oath and Law, service and leadership. This includes an extensive service project that the Scout plans, organizes, leads and manages. (photo submitted by Jenny Wolfe)

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Louise McClure will teach a class in creating a totem bracelet at Tryon Arts and Crafts School on Saturday, July 21 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The origins of embellish-ment are rooted in symbolism and spiritualism, McClure said. Humans adorn t h e m s e l v e s and their envi-ronment with charms, amulets and talisman to seek protection from evil, encourage favor with the gods and invite prosperity in their lives. Not just objects of personal adornment that express wealth or identification, images, signs, symbols, stones and crys-tals have long been believed to impart certain energies and quali-ties to the wearer.

McClure will teach students

how to create a multi-layered charm bracelet that she said only looks complicated to make. Everything needed to create four charms is included in the kit. Also included are celestial im-

ages, beads, bits, crystals, sterling silver wire, jump rings, antique s i l ve r f i n i sh metal chain and toggle closure.

Students will create four dis-tinctive narrative charms by layer-

ing bits of paper ephemera under instant resin in a deep metal bezel, applying various celestial images and text with rubber stamps to additional metal bezels and glass mirrored discs using solvent based inks, adding color and tex-ture with a selection of embossing powders and enhancing creations with mica flakes and metallic

glass granules.They will also learn wire fin-

ishing and wrapping techniques to attach their completed charms, beads, buttons, metal, stone and crystal embellishments to a dou-ble link chain base.

McClure has a B.S. in interior design. She left a successful cor-porate career spanning more than 20 years, sold her house in the San Francisco East Bay and moved to a remote barrier island of the Outer Banks of North Carolina to follow an artistic path: finding, as-sembling, creating and marketing jewelry that she calls sculpture in the form of wearable art. In 2000, she moved to the mountains of Western North Carolina, where her work is well known by local

Totem bracelet class at Tryon Arts and Crafts School July 21

connoisseurs of art jewelry.Students should bring personal

mementos and ephemera: decora-tive papers; greeting cards; copies of personal letters and photos; ticket stubs; images from maga-zines, books and/or junk mail catalogs; special buttons, beads and other small items.

If possible, students should bring scissors, tweezers, round nose pliers and chain nose pliers. They should also bring a lunch.

Advance registration for all workshops is required. For more information, contact Tryon Arts and Crafts School at 828-859-8323 or [email protected].

- article submittedby Julia McIntyre

Totem bracelet by Louise McClure. (photo submitted by Julia McIntyre)

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Tips to help you love vegetablesI recommend most everyone’s

diet consist of 65-70 percent fruits and vegetables, and most of those, vegetables, but some don’t much care much for vegetables, because many of chemicals they contain, that make us healthier are the same ones that can make their taste unappealing.

Today I’m going to share some tips to help you love vegetables you might hate.

1 . D o n ’ t eat vegetables plain. This is one of the big-gest mistakes I see, when folks try to eat healthier. There’s nothing wrong with mixing sauces and spices with your vegetables.

2. Try baby vegetables. As most vegetables mature, their flavors intensify, but baby produce has a milder, more appealing taste. Choose baby carrots, squash, arti-chokes and turnips.

3. When cooking cabbage, mix in fruit or apple juice to hide its strong taste. Adding malt vinegar to cooked cabbage is great too.

Cabbage, and the whole cab-bage (cruciferous) family are great for us, because they contain isothiocyanates, which are chemi-cals that fight cancers. In fact, one study of 300 Chinese women found those who ate cabbage sev-eral times a week had 45 percent reduced risk for breast cancer, as well as reduced risk of lung and colon cancers.

Other members of the crucifer-ous family include broccoli, cau-liflower, kale, turnips, bok choy, horseradish, radish and watercress.

4. Use oils. Preparing your vegetables with healthy olive oil makes them much more satisfying. A little butter is okay too.

These may add a few extra calories, but the healthful benefits of eating extra vegetables more than justifies it. Also, remember, many nutrients like carotenoids (pigments found in yellow, red, orange and dark green vegetables), can’t be absorbed by our bodies without adding some dietary fat.

5. If you don’t like the pungent

taste of broccoli or cauliflower, try mashing them with potatoes for a milder flavor. Add just a tiny bit of parmesan cheese topping, and you’ve got a great au gratin dish

6. Steam your vegetables. Steaming vegetables for 1-2 min-utes won’t harm much of their nutrient value, but will remove quite a bit of their bitterness.

7. Go to farmer’s markets. Many vegeta-bles’, (especial-ly cruciferous) bitter flavor in-tensifies the lon-

ger it stays on a shelf. Most farmers pick their produce first thing in the morning, and sell it early that same day. Farmer’s markets are great. If you don’t grow it yourself, they often offer the freshest produce.

8. Roast your vegetables. Slice vegetables, drizzle with a little olive oil and roast in the oven for 10-15 minutes. They’ll have a whole other flavor.

9. Make soups. If you really don’t like the taste of vegetables, cook them in soups. This will mellow the taste of the vegetables, allowing them to take on the flavor of the soup’s seasonings.

10. Use dips. Snacking on vegetables while watching TV is a great idea, but many just can’t seem to eat them, away from the dinner table. There are many ready-made dips and salad dressings that make it easier to get these veggies down. Dip your vegetables though, don’t just pour dressing over them.

Diet or exercise question? Email me at [email protected] or visit fitness4yourlife.org. David Crocker of Landrum has been a nutritionist and personal trainer for 26 years. He served as strength director of the Spar-tanburg Y.M.C.A. ,head strength coach for the S.C. state champion girls gymnastic team, USC-Spar-tanburg baseball team, Converse college equestrian team, lead trainer to L.H. Fields modeling agency, and taught four semesters at USC-Union. David was also a regular guest of the Pam Stone radio show.



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Rhonda Lockhart and Anitra Peterson arrive at the post-trail ride brunch at Derbyshire’s Marigold Cottage. On June 16, Derbyshire hosted 40 CETA members and guests at their Second Annual Derbyshire CETA Trail Ride. CETA members were invited to trailer in or trail ride to the development and enjoy a community brunch. Derbyshire also debuted their updated trail map with additional trails, which are a part of the CETA trail system, extending behind the new Derbyshire Private Farms. (photo submitted by Jennifer Dennis)

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On June 13, by invitation from the Tryon Garden Club, Cooper Riis joined the Pacolet Area Conservancy (PAC) to help rescue native plants from a N.C. Department of Transportation right-of-way scheduled for clear-ing later this year.

The group from Cooper Riis arrived at the site bright and early to join PAC in the rescue efforts.

PAC land protection specialist Pam Torlina greeted the group and explained the intentions and goals of the project, where the right-of-way area was, pointed out the plant species that needed rescuing and gave a brief ex-planation about helpful digging techniques.

The group wasted no time and went right to work digging up plants for rescue.

After a couple of hours rescu-ing native plants, the group from Cooper Riis was invited to visit the nearby Pearson’s Falls and enjoyed a peaceful picnic after a hard morning of rescuing native plants.

For more information about how you can help save native plants or for information about PAC and/or voluntary conserva-tion easements, visit the PAC office at 850 N. Trade St. (Hwy. 176), contact PAC at 828-859-5060, or e-mail [email protected].

– article submittedby Pam Torlina

Cooper Riis joins PAC in rescuing native plants from right-of-way

Left to right, back to front: Harry, Ryan, Jonathan, Colette, Pam, Grace, Jon and Sarah of CooperRiis recently helped with the Pacolet Area Conservancy native plant rescue project. (photo by Pam Torlina)

Tryon Painters and Sculp-tors (TPS) has announced the opening of its new gift gallery on Saturday, July 28 from 5 – 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The public is welcome.

All items will be original and handcrafted by TPS art-ists. There will be a variety of unique paintings, sculptures, scarves, jewelry, cards and

more.Many items will be one of

a kind. The gallery is located at

26 Maple Street in downtown Tryon. It is open Thursday – Saturday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

For further information, contact TPS at 828-859-0141.

- article submittedby Pauline Ross

The new gift shop at Tryon Painters and Sculptors, which will open on Saturday, July 28. (photo submitted by Pauline Ross)

Tryon Painters and Sculptors announces gift gallery to open July 28

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The Carolina Camera Club held a reception for its annual photography exhibit on Tuesday, June 19. The club’s photographs will be on display at Tryon Fine Arts Center’s Gallery 1 through July 18. (photos submitted by Patricia Roshaven)

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Daffy Jills Garden Club recently installed new officers for 2012-2013. The officers are from left to right: Kathleen Warmack, Priscilla Yeager, Jean Shumway, Libby Boone and Margaret Kennard. (photo submitted by Kathleen Warmack)

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Fireworks light up the sky over Columbus on Wednesday, July 4. Hundreds of families line Columbus streets each year to see the display. (photo by William Hyder)

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Audio“Spring Fever.” Andrews,

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Biography“Art of Intelligence.” Crump-

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DVDs“Doc Martin - Series 5.”

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Juvenile“World Atlas.” Crane, Nick“Tales from Celtic Lands.”

Matthews, Caitlin“Someone I Like.” Nicholls,

Judith“Raccoon Tune.” Shaw,

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Lanier Library announces recent acquisitions of books, music and DVDs

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Gasperson tells Kiwanis about local government

Polk County Commissioner Ray Gasperson recently spoke to Kiwanis Club members about local government. Gasperson is shown here with Kiwanian Lynn Montgomery. (photo by Sharon Millard)

Brady, Tim“Harvey K.” Littleton : A Life

in Glass.” Byrd, Joan Falconer“Passage of Power.” Caro,

Robert A.“Top Screwups Doctors

Make and How to Avoid Them.” Graedon, Joe

“ A l a s k a n T r a v e l s . ” Hoagland, Edward

“Sense of Direction.” Lewis-Kraus, Gideon

“Masters of the Air.” Miller, Donald L.

“Astaires : Fred & Adele.” Riley, Kathleen

“Southern Appalachian Cel-ebration.” Valentine, James

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“If it could only be like this always - always summer, always alone, the fruit always ripe...”

~ Evelyn Waugh Once again our little town put

on a big Coon Dog Day celebra-tion and parade with firetrucks,

Artist Richard Baker enjoys the air-conditioned comfort of his new gallery space/studio located in the historic Pebbledash Building, downtown Saluda behind the city hall building. (photo submitted)

Doors wide open to welcome visitors, artist and gallery owner Kathleen Carson and her blacksmith husband, Bill Crowell, stand at Kathleen’s Gallery entrance on Coon Dog Day. She’s waiting on her sign to be put up, and is open and ready for business. (photo submitted)

Summer in Saluda brings new shops, art galleries, summer visitors

Saluda News &

Notationsby Bonnie Bardos

bagpipes, floats of all kinds, old cars and everything under the sun. Hot sunny weather, flags flapping in mountain breezes, dogs, happy families listening to music, old br ick bui ld-ings bak ing in sun, maple tree leaves of-fering shaded respite along Main Street. Kids swinging in the park, cotton candy, fresh lemonade, bubbles rising in the air and hotdogs sizzling on the grill. A slice of small-town Americana was right in my hand.

Coon Dog Day is now over: things return more to ‘normal’ along the streets of town. Sum-mer visitors stay a little longer, while piles of kayaks, tubes and canoes head for the cool Green River. While strolling through the morning crowds of Coon Dog Day Saturday, I enjoyed peeking at our new art galler-ies...counting three, and there might be more by the time you read this as well as some other new spots to enjoy — I spied an outdoor juice bar too!

The screen door at Honkers Tonkers Gallery looked mighty friendly with red and white

seating offered out front. Lo-cal artist Beverly Pickard said she is excited about all the new galleries making Saluda is a real art colony! Beverly owned a

gallery down-t o w n u n t i l health reasons put an end to it; and she’s thrilled to see more coming.

K a t h l e e n Carson tells me she’s delighted to be here in Saluda again (she had a gallery here in the past), as does local fine artist Richard Baker. Richard’s renting the historic Pebbledash Building’s first floor (up the side street past City Hall), and Kathleen has taken over Curtis Wright Outfitter’s former space. They even agreed to photos being taken, which shows how trust-ing folks are of me!

Thank you, dear readers for reading this column! I want you to feel like we’re visiting on the leafy, flower-filled front porch watching birds, enjoying ice tea. If you have something of note, feel free to contact me at [email protected]; or 749-1153. You may also visit my website at bonniebardos.com or find me on facebook.

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Everett Maass and Benny Raineford (above) look on as art teacher Julia Snyder helps Jack Fox with a project during the first summer art camp at Tryon Fine Arts Center. Below, students learn about animals during the “Zoo Train” camp. TFAC is offering another camp from July 23 – July 27 that will focus around the theme “Up in the Sky.” Kindermusik, taught by Bryant Belin, is offered for families with children ages 0-7. Art, taught by District One art teacher Julia Snyder, is available for mature 4-year-olds up to 8-year-olds. Participants can enroll in one or both classes. For more information, visit www.tryonarts.org or call TFAC to register: 828-859-8322 ext. 213. (photos submitted by Marianne Carruth)

Summer camp at TFAC



Notice to Contractors

Isothermal Planning and Development Commission is seeking interested licensed electricians, plumbers, mech-anical HVAC and insulation placement contractors to perform energy efficiency measures for qualified low-income families in Cleveland, McDowell, Polk and Ruther-ford counties. The Weather-ization Assistance Program expects to weatherize 50 homes and provide HVAC measures to at least 32 homes by June 30, 2013 in Cleveland, McDowell, Polk and Rutherford counties. Con-tractors who wish to parti-cipate must provide certificate of liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 cover-age per occurrence, Worker’s Compensation liability also. Subcontractors are required to comply with all local code officials in obtaining required permits for each jurisdiction. All contractors must submit a copy of their current NC license with all certifications. IPDC would like to include to all interested minority and female owned businesses also. If you are interested please contact Becky H. McKelvey at 828-287-2281 ext. 1238 for additional information.

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Polk County High School pre-sented underclassman awards before the end of the school year. The fol-lowing students were honored:

Harvard Book Award - Caleb Parsons

Salem Book Award - Brenna Wilson

United States Senate Youth Program Representative - Ben Stockdale

Governor’s School of North Carolina Attendees - Alessandra

Students achieving perfect attendance were: front row, Victoria Swain and Daniel Ravan; back row, Bethany Hyder, Maribel Flores, Conner O’Hearn and Joshua Suddeth. Not pictured Jacqueline Doolittle. (photo submitted)

Serving as Junior Marshalls this year were: front row: Cassie Couch, Alessandra Akers and Brenna Wilson; second row: Anna Costine, Bronwyn Pellatt, Makenzie White and Isys Hennigar; back row: Will Arrowood, Ben Stockdale, Caleb Parsons, Mason Umlauf and Bruce Butler. (photo submitted)

Akers, Taylor Carter and Caleb Parsons

Tarheel Girl’s State - Makenzie White

Institute for Future Agricul-tural Leaders (IFAL) – Summer Program- Shalyn Brown and Carlos Chavez

Hugh O’Brian Youth Ambas-sador (HOBY) - Caley Modlin

Clemson Summer Scholar Pro-gram Attendee - Alicia Brewington

Perfect Attendance - Jacqueline

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Junior Marshals - Alessandra Akers, Will Arrowood, Bruce Butler, Anna Costine, Cassandra Couch, Isys Hennigar, Bronwyn Pellatt, Caleb Parsons, Ben Stockdale, Ma-son Umlauf, Makenzie White and Brenna Wilson

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Polk County High School underclassman awards

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Training topics included:• Dynamics and impact of do-

mestic violence• Abusive behavior and com-

mon tactics of abusers

• Understanding challenges faced by victims

• Supportive advocacy and ac-tive listening

• Legal options and resources for survivors.

Gruelle, herself a survivor of domestic violence, has worked as an advocate for battered women and their children for 26 years. She is a community educator who collaborates with law enforcement and other criminal justice profes-sionals, health care providers, clergy, legislators, educators and other allied professionals to pre-vent family and domestic violence.

Gruelle is featured in several training films and has co-authored protocols for sexual assault and domestic violence first respond-

ers, public safety dispatchers and hostage negotiators. She is the producer of a feature-length film entitled “Private Violence: The Movement Against Battering in America,” which draws from more than 150 hours of interviews with domestic violence survivors and advocates, pioneering activists and vocal allies of the movement, including Vice President Joseph Biden.

Gruelle also serves as a com-missioner for the North Caro-lina Crime Victims Compensation Commission.

Gruelle’s article “Healing From Within: Physicians Responding to Battered Women” was recently included in “The Physician’s Guide to Intimate Partner Abuse,” by Drs.

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July 5 resultsMorning restricted pairs:

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Foothills duplicate bridge results for games played July 5, 61. Sandra Parker - Teenie Elliott2. Chris Ter Kuile - Charlotte

Lindsey

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East-West1. Kathy Bartlett - Ken Yeager2. Robert Palmer - David Hart3. Ronald Wingo - Marily

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Section B: North-South1. Barbara Trumble - Patricia

Komorous2. Rodney Lohman - Barbara

Lohman3. Hoppy Long - Esther Taylor4. Kathe Burklow - Barbara

CleggEast-West1. Carolyn Ashburn - Sherril

Wingo

2. Elizabeth Easley - Norma Evola

3. Lou Murch - Martha Frederick

4. Louise Hagy - Nancy SymmesAfternoon open pairs:

North-South1. Chris Ter Kuile - Robbie Ter

Kuile2. George Cashau - Mariana

Tarpley3. Barbara Schuvart - Jane JankeEast-West1. Don Tucker - Mickey

Brandstadter2. Jim Jackson - Archie Hardy3. Linda Sherer - Mel Rogers

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Polk recreation day camp kids learn about making campfires

Campers at Polk County Recreation Summer Day Camp participate in the “Survivor Week” build your campfire competition. Left to right: Jacob Williams, Lauren Ketwitz, Hai ley Robinson, Ansley Lynch, Tristan Simon, Mary Kate Christiansen and Kane Powell. (photo submitted by Jenny Wolfe)

4. Virginia Ambrose - Marily Williams

July 6 resultsMorning restricted pairs:

North-South1. Barbara Schuvart - Paul

Madar2. Sally Dix - Kay McCarthyEast-West1. Edward Krainer - Jack

DePriester2. Charlie Speight - unknownAfternoon open pairs :

North-South1. Linda Sherer - Mickey

Brandstadter2. Jack Williams - Jim Jackson3. Barbara Schuvart - Esther

TaylorEast-West1. Jackie Caldwell - Mary Elder2. Sally Jo Carter - Lois Barrick3. Chris Ter Kuile – H. Ingram

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Dear Savvy Senior,Can you write a column on

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~ Retired Travelers

Dear Retired,If you’re looking to do more on

your vacation than relax in the sun or go sightseeing, volunteer service vacations – also known as volun-tourism – are a great alternative and a growing trend among retirees. Here’s what you should know.Voluntourism

Nowadays, you don’t need to join the Peace Corps to travel to exotic destinations and serve others. Many organizations today offer short-term volunteer projects overseas and in the U.S., lasting anywhere from a few days to a few months.

Common program themes in-clude teaching English, working with children and teens, building and repairing homes and schools, and assisting with community or environmental projects. In ad-dition, volunteer vacations also give travelers the opportunity to experience the culture more fully and connect with the local people – much different than your run-of-the-mill sightseeing vacation.

Most volunteer vacation groups accept singles, couples and fami-lies and you don’t need to speak a foreign language. Costs typically range from around $700 to $1,500 a week, not including transporta-tion to the country your site is in. Fees typically cover pre-trip orientation information, room and board, on-site training, ground

transportation once you get there, the services of a project leader, and a contribution to the local com-munity that covers material and services related to the project. And, if the organization running your trip is a nonprofit, the cost of your trip, including airfare, is probably tax deductible. Where to look

While there are dozens of or-ganizations that offer volunteer vacations, here are some good ones that attract a lot of retirees.

• Earthwatch Institute (earth-watch.org, 800-776-0188): A glob-al nonprofit that offers one and two-week expeditions that focus on environmental conservation and field research projects all over the world.

• Globe Aware (globeaware.org, 877-588-4562): Offers one-week volunteer vacations in 15 different countries.

• Global Volunteers (global-volunteers.org, 800-487-1074): Offers a wide variety of two and three-week service programs in 18 countries, including the U.S.

• Road Scholar (roadscholar.org, 800-454-5768): Formally known as Elderhostel, they of-fer a wide variety of volunteer service programs both in the U.S. and abroad usually to the 50-plus traveler.

• Habitat for Humanity (habitat.org, 800-422-4828): Offers a vari-ety of house-building trips through its Global Village Program and RV Care-A-Vanners program.

How to chooseWith so many different vol-

unteer vacations to choose from, selecting one can be difficult. To

Voluntourism: Alternative travel option among retirees

Savvy Senior help you decide, you need to think specifically about what you want. Ask yourself: Where you want to go and for how long? What types of work are you interested in do-ing? What kind of living situation and accommodations do you want? Do you want to volunteer alone or with a group? Do you want a rural or urban placement? Also consider your age and health. Are you up to the task, or do you have any special needs that will need to be met?

Once you figure out what you want and spot a few volunteer vacations that interest you, ask the organization to send you informa-tion that describes the accommoda-tions, the fees and what they cover including their refund policy, the work schedule and work details, and anything else you have ques-tions about. Also, get a list of previ-ous volunteers and call them. Don’t sign up with a group that won’t supply you with this information.

Other tipsIf you’re volunteering outside

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Blue Ridge Christian Acad-emy will hold a volleyball camp for rising second graders through rising eighth graders July 16-20 from 9 a.m. – noon each day. Visit www.carolina-onevolleyball.com/individual-camp.php to register. The camp will be led by an expert coach from the Carolina One Volley-ball Club.

Tate Wilson practices ball control at Blue Ridge Christian Academy while other First Kick players wait their turn. BRCA will host a British Soccer Camp led by international experts for youth ages 3 - 18 July 23-27. (photo submitted by Angie Dentler)

The academy will also offer a British Soccer Camp for youth 3 – 18 years old July 23-27. British Soccer Camps provide players of all ages and abilities with the opportunity to receive high-level soccer coaching from a team of international experts. Each day includes individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided

games, coached scrimmages and a daily tournament. The coach-ing staff also provides lessons in respect, responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship and leadership. More information on British style soccer and BRCA soccer camp offerings can be found at www.challengersports.com.

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• Calendar(ConTinued From page 2)

LIFECare of Polk County/Adult Day Health Care provides services Monday - Friday. Pet therapy every Tuesday is an op-portunity for participants to interact with a trained pet therapy dog in a safe and meaningful environment. Call 828-894-2007 for more info.

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

Pam Stone book signing to benefit Steps to Hope Tuesday,

July 17, noon - 2 p.m., PJ’s Fash-ions on Main in Landrum. Stone will sign copies of her latest book, “I Love Me a Turkey Butt Samwich!”

Cracker Barrel, 1 p.m. Tues-days, conference room, Congrega-tional Church.

Al-Anon Family Group, meets Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Sa-luda Senior Center, 64 Greenville Street, Saluda, one half block off Main Street (U.S. Hwy. 176 S.), 828-749-2251 (Saluda) or 1-800-286-1326.

WednesdayPolk County Mobile Recy-

cling Unit, Wednesdays, Fire Department in Green Creek, 7 a.m. - noon.

The Meeting Place Senior Center Wednesday activities in-clude Tai Chi, 9 a.m.; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; Italian club meeting (Buon Giorno), 10 a.m.; senior fit-ness, 10 a.m.; bingo or bridge, 12:30 p.m.; medication assistance pro-gram, 9 a.m. - noon. 828-894-0001.

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District Governor Elect Frank Dean with his wife, Glynda; President Carol Jackson; and District Governor Bill Parker and wife, Barbara. (photo submitted by Bill HillHouse)

The Rotary Club of Tryon re-cently held its annual meeting at Tryon Estates. The meeting was well attended by the Rotarians along with their spouses. Also in attendance was Bill Parker, the district governor for Rotary in Western North Carolina, as well as Frank Dean, who will soon be installed as the new district governor.

Dean conducted the cer-emony to install Carol Jackson as the Rotary Club of Tryon’s 86th president. President Elect Glenn LeFeber, Club Secretary Judy Lair and Treasurer Dave Cornelius will assist President Jackson, as will the club’s board of directors.

Board of directors include: Jay Geddings, Stacey Lindsay,

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The Rotary Club of Tryon has been in continuous opera-tion since 1927 and has a strong record of service both in the local community and at the international level.

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