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Tryon Daily Bulletin

Rosenberg Bone & Joint has moved to a larger building!

Now seeing patients at 89 W. Mills St., Columbus894-3718 to make an appointment!

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No More Growing Pains!

Polk County students excel in Oklahoma CitySee full story on page 4.

Heavy rains bring more sewage to Whitmire’s Tryon property59,000 gallons of untreated wastewater spills from manhole

by Leah Justice

Area residents may think they are sick of recent rains, but their inconve-

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Son Rise Baptist Church will have a car wash fundraiser Saturday, May 11 at Advanced Auto in Co-lumbus from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. All proceeds

from the fundraiser benefit the church's youth trip.

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How To Reach UsMain number, classifieds and subscriptions: 828-859-9151FAX: 828-859-5575e-mail: [email protected]

Founded Jan. 31, 1928 by Seth M. Vining. (Consolidated with the Polk County News 1955)Betty Ramsey, Publisher

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TodayPolk County Mobile Recy-

cling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m. - noon, corner of Hampton Court and Hwy. 108.

“Strut Your Style,” The Friendship Circle, a women’s committee benefitting Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills, is preparing for their spring lun-cheon/fashion show on May 9. It will again be held at the Piedmont Club in Spartanburg.

Saluda Center, Thursday ac-tivities: knitting group, 9:30 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga, 5:30 p.m. For more activities, email [email protected] or visit www.saluda.com.

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

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

Landrum Library, Lap Ba-bies, 10 a.m., 20- 25 minute ses-

sion for young children and care givers includes music, nursery rhymes, action poems and short books. Storytime at 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers includes books, music and fingerplays. Call 828-457-2218.

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

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

Rotary Club of Tryon, meets every Thursday at noon at Tryon Presbyterian Church on Harmon Field Rd.

Tryon Tailgate Market, ev-ery Thursday, 4-6:30 p.m., until November. All items are grown or made in Polk County.

Al-Anon: Foothills Come to Believe Thursdays, 7 p.m., Polk Wellness Center, 155 W. Mills St., Suite 202, Columbus.

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

Mill Spring VFW Post 10349 bingo, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. (year round). 828-894-5098.

NAMI support group, Thurs-days, 7 - 8 p.m. in the blue room of Tryon Presbyterian Church, located on Harmon Field Road in Tryon. The group, sponsored by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), is for anyone feeling anxious or depressed and those with a diagnosis of a mental illness. All conversations are confi-dential. No charge. 828-817-0382.

Republican General Member Meeting Republican headquarters, 33 Peak S., Columbus. 7 p.m. 828-894-2520.

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

FridaySaluda Center, Friday events:

chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; Trash Train, 10 a.m.; NA Meeting, 8 p.m. For more activities, email [email protected] or visit www.saluda.com.

Sculpture 2013, Tryon Fine Arts Center (TFAC) announces

Sculpture 2013, a juried regional sculpture exhibition and sale, open from May 3 - 30.

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

Saluda Tailgate Market, every Friday, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., until November. All items are grown or made in Polk County.

Tryon Presbyterian’s annual Strawberry Social The Presbyte-rian Women of Tryon Presbyterian Church will hold the church’s an-nual Strawberry Social on Friday, May 10 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Bryson Owen gospel singing and supper, a gospel singing and supper will be held May 10 from 5-8 p.m. at Sunny View Elementa-ry for student Bryson Owen. Owen is currently receiving treatments for Burkitt’s Lymphoma.

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

Medicinal Music, a concert featuring Aaron Burdett will be held at Rogers Park Friday, May 10 from 8-10 p.m. The concert will benefit Doctors Without Borders.

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

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Belt Outreach Ministry encourages Polk County residents to leave a bag of non-perishable items at their mailbox for mail carriers to pick up. The donations picked up locally will be given to Outreach.

Landrum Farmers’ Market meets on North Trade St. from 7-11

a.m. near the depot. For informa-tion, contact Joe Cunningham at 864-457-6585.

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

Western Regional Track Meet Qualifying Polk Wolverines will compete Saturday, May 11 at the Western Regional Meet in Bunker Hill, N.C.

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 materi-als will be provided. Classes are held at the Holy Cross Episcopal Church on Melrose Ave. in Tryon. Call 828-899-0673 for more in-formation.

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

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

Tryon Fine Arts Center, Oil painting class for teens with Mar-garet Curtis, Saturdays, noon - 3 p.m.

Tryon’s Second Saturday Gallery Trots invite art enthusi-asts to peruse through the town’s various art galleries and shops where local, regional and national artists will be featured from 5-8 p.m. every second Saturday of the month. The evenings will also be

LOCAL WEATHER

Today: Isolated t-storms, with 30 percent chance of rain. High 81, low 61.

Saturday: Scattered t-storms, with 60 per-cent chance of rain. High 76, low 58.

Sunday: AM clouds/PM sun, with 20 percent chance of rain. High 75, low 47.

Monday: Sunny, with no chance of rain. High 69, low 44.

Wednesday’s weather was: High 72, low 58, 0.08 inches of rain.

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

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I f your ch i ld i s a lways complaining about being bored in the summer, Polk County 4-H is offering a variety of short, fun, educational programs. Youth can sign up for one or all of the classes offered. Classes include: Etiquette – Fun hands on manners class. Flag Etiquette – Learn how the American flag should be treated and participate in a retirement ceremony, as well as make a patriotic craft. Sewing – learn the basic log cabin quilt square and make a dress from material and a tank top. In addition there will be a jewelry making class, cooking classes, basic electricity, Robotics and more. To learn more about these programs and how to register, call the Polk County Extension Office at 828-894-8218. (photo submitted by Helen Clark)

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by Samantha Hurst

Polk County High School’s land judging team – made up of Caleb Brown, Mackenzie Mc-Cool, Caley Modlin and Elena Preston – showed off their ex-tent of soil knowledge earlier this month as they soared over 102 teams to place eighth in the national FFA land judging competition.

Preston said she was proud of what the team accomplished.

“Competing on a national level proves t h a t P o l k C o u n t y c a n hold its own,” Preston said. “ O v e r a l l , i t was a great ex-perience. Plac-ing so high in the competition was surprising, but at the end of the day we knew we had the dedication to make it.”

The four students and spon-sors traveled the 1,000 miles from Polk County High School to Oklahoma City, Okla. to compete. Once there, the teens had to prove their knowledge based on things such as soil composition, erosion, slope, woodland protection and flood-ing.

Teacher Chauncey Barber said the team has always aimed for perfection and it was that dedication that put them above so many other teams.

“They have had a superb attitude and drive to be the best,” he said. “They have al-ways asked the hard questions at practice and, believe me, at times we do not know how to respond. They definitely think outside the box.”

Students are not simply judged on the types of soils and land uses they experience in their own backyards. They must have a wide understand-ing of soil types and concerns from all regions of the country. This includes understanding

parameters to determine uses in urban areas related to septic systems, basements, founda-tions, landfills and landscap-ing.

“I think all of us really had the drive to want to place so high that we put a lot of our time studying and asking ques-tions, which made us do well,” said Preston.

Barber said the competi-t ion also exposes students to knowledge they’ll likely

need through-out their lives. He sa id , for example, they might one day need to know w h e t h e r o r not a piece of property they

want to buy is suitable to build a home on or raise a particular crop on for years to come. He said the material takes a lot of time to master.

“These kids have learned what happens when you put forth effort - great things can happen. These students are a model to other students that it is OK to do something out of the ordinary, like land judging, because extraordinary things can happen with it,” Barber said.

Barber said the four stu-dents who par t ic ipated in the national competition did more than compete. He said their hard work also afforded them the opportunity to tour the Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial, Cowboy Hall of Fame and eat at some of the most famous restaurants in the United States.

Sponsors for the students’ trip included NCFFA, Polk County Farm Bureau, Carolina Farm Credit, Polk County Ru-ral Development, Polk County Soil and Water, Reride Tack Shop, Chinquapin Farm, Rob-ert and Babs Strickland, and Bill and Kaye Ennis.

PCHS land judging team eighth in national competition

“These kids have learned what happens when you put forth effort - great things can happen.”

-- Chauncey Barber


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Tryon Fine Arts Center invites you & your family

GRAND OPENING

Amphitheater & Gardens!

Sunday, May 19, 2–4 pmFREE ADMISSION

Enjoy Sculpture 2013 Exhibit, Music with Phil & Gaye Johnson and friends

SPECIAL FOR THE KIDS: Balloon Twisting by the Balloon Fairy,

Games, Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Lemonade

For information call 828-859-8322 or visit tryonarts.org

34 Melrose Avenue, Tryon, NC

nience pales in comparison to Tryon resident Eunice Whitmire’s tribulations.

Almost every time the area suf-fers a hard rain, town sewage runs in Whitmire’s yard. For years sew-age backed up in her house, but the town recently installed a backflow meter so the sewage couldn’t enter the home.

This past weekend, although no sewage entered Whitmire’s home, the backflow meter also wouldn’t allow any flow to leave the house so she was left with no use of her water. Whitmire said town commissioners Doug Arbogast and Roy Miller visited her home on Sunday, May 5, when the area received 3.73 inches of rain. At that time a valve was opened. Whitmire could then use her water, but the open valve dumped sewage in her front yard, a common occurrence Whitmire said she’s been sick of for almost 14 years.

Commissioners Arbogast and Miller offered to pay for Whitmire to stay at the Pine Crest Inn, but she declined.

Now the town has discussed whether it needs to move Whit-mire, lift up her house or wait a few more months for construction to begin on replacing the East Howard Street sewer line. The installation of the sewer line is expected to stop the problem at Whitmire’s home.

“It’s disgusting,” Whitmire said. “If (the town) thinks I’m going to stay here another three months they are wrong.”

Whitmire said it has been a practice at her house for years to take your shoes off at the door so you don’t track in sewage from the yard. She said she hasn’t been in her yard in years and it devastates her to reminisce about a time when she could garden in her yard.

“You know, the yard once upon a time was real pretty. I don’t go around (the outside of) my house,” said Whitmire. “I go straight in and

straight out. It’s disgusting. (The town) just doesn’t realize… that’s sewer water.”

Tryon Council discussionTryon Town Council met Tues-

day, May 7 for a meeting regarding the budget. During that meeting commissioner Arbogast brought up Whitmire’s situation.

“Well 14 years is a long time to be in a disgusting situation like that,” Arbogast said. “We are very lucky we don’t have news trucks sitting at her house and we’re all not being interviewed. And I don’t know how that hasn’t happened. Whatever we need to do, we need to have every resource up there

fixing that – to-day.”

C o m m i s -sioner George B a k e r s a i d every time it rains he goes by Whitmire’s house. He asked

if anything came into the house this time.

Town staff answered that noth-ing came in the house, but she couldn’t flush her toilet. Baker asked if the town remedied that situation?

“We opened the valve in front of her house and all the sewage went in the yard,” Arbogast said.

Town water distribution/sewer collection supervisor Gary Walker explained what town staff thinks is happening at the Whitmire prop-erty on East Howard Street. He said the situation was exacerbated when the town bolted the manhole down and sealed the lid. He said this leaves the water nowhere to go.

Arbogast asked if the manhole wasn’t bolted down, would the sewer water just spill out “over there instead of over here.” Town staff answered yes.

“They wasted money on that and wasted money putting rock and mesh in my yard,” Whitmire said. “I can’t cut the grass because of the mesh.”

The town put rock in the yard to divert the water and the mesh was installed to grow grass. Whitmire

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“It’s disgusting. If (the town) thinks I’m going to stay here another three months they are wrong."

-- Eunice Whitmire


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said there’s also rainwater that runs under her porch.

“If it ain’t the rain that’s got me, it’s the sewer,” she said.

Walker said he saw on televi-sion where an Asheville area is having the same problem as Tryon.

“But not for 14 years,” Arbo-gast said. “It’s embarrassing for 14 years and we haven’t moved her or lifted the house up or put her up at the top of three stories or something.”

Public works director Joel Burrell said Whitmire’s house is in a flood plain and she’s lower in elevation than the sewer plant. It was later stated that Whitmire’s property is the lowest elevation point in the entire town.

“Believe me I feel sorry for Ms. Whitmire, but there comes a point where the individual rights are not as important as the group rights and you know, maybe the best thing we could do is buy her a house and move her out of there,” Burrell said.

Whitmire told the Bulletin this week that if the town wants to put her in a house equal in value to her house,she’d happily move.

“I’ve brought that up before too,” Arbogast said. “Why don’t we buy her a house?”

Miller said if the town moves Whitmire the town could use the property as a drain field.

Arbogast later said the town should give Whitmire options and let her decide what she wants to do; to buy her a house or lift up her house.

Baker said the town is within three months of fixing the problem. Miller argued that the flooding is-sue would still remain.

The town this year approved a $701,907 budget ordinance to replace the East Howard Street sewer line. A Community Devel-opment Block Grant (CDBG) will provide $537,738, while the town had to come up with the remaining $164,169 to increase the 12-inch line to a 24-inch line, as required by the state.

Interim town manager Joey Davis told council the grant funds are scheduled to be released later

this month when the town can go out for bid on the project. Miller estimated construction would be-gin in the next three to four months.

Walker said the larger line will fix Whitmire’s sewer water over-flow problem but will just push the overflow further down the line at the sewer plant.

Burrell said the town laid lines in 1900 and no work has been done to them. The town has performed inflow and infiltration testing to find the leaks in its system.

Wastewater spillThrough the weekend rains, the

town also suffered a sewage dis-charge on New Market Road, near Whitmire’s house. The discharge of untreated wastewater came from a manhole on New Market Road before Vaughn Creek. An estimated 59,027 gallons reached surface waters of a tributary to Vaughn Creek. The discharge was reported at 10 a.m. on May 5 and ended at 6:30 p.m.

Burrell was unavailable at press time to answer questions regarding the spill or if the town received a fine from the state because of the spill.

During Tuesday’s meeting the spill was briefly addressed. At that time Burrell said the town received a $7,900 fine the last time its system experienced a spill. Tryon received another $4,000 fine prior to that for sewage spills. The last few times a spill occurred during a major rain event the state didn’t fine anyone because so many oc-curred throughout the state, Burrell told commissioners.

“That’s the interesting part,” Baker said. “We’re not alone in this. Ms. Whitmire unfortunately is the one paying the real price.”

Whitmire, who is 68, said she pays her taxes and water and sewer bills and said she feels like this is the time she should be relaxing.

“You try to hold up and think things will get better, but when it happens it just makes you furious,” she said. “It drains you. Tryon is supposed to be the nicest little place, but for me it’s the worst place.”

Town council meets again on May 21 at 7 p.m. at the fire department.

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Polk sheriff weekly reportDuring the week from April

29 through May 5, 2013, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office answered 266 calls for service.

Officers served seven criminal papers, 13 civil papers, made 16 arrests and issued 14 citations.

The sheriff’s office assisted

other agencies 10 times, com-pleted 307 house checks, 499 church checks, 933 business checks, assisted the public 17 times and patrolled 9,203 miles.

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Polk district court resultsIn Polk County District Court

held Wednesday, May 1 with Judge Emily Cowan presid-ing, 53 cases we re hea rd . Some cases were continued, dis-missed or sent to superior court.

The following persons were convicted of a crime:

James Arthur Austin II was

convicted of intoxicated and disruptive. Austin was sentenced

to four days in jail with credit for time served.

Christopher S. Winslow was convicted of misdemeanor larceny after break/enter. Winslow was sentenced to 19 days in jail with credit for time served.

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The Town of Tryon had a special visitor recently when Daddy O, actress Queen Latifah's father came to visit town commissioner Roy Miller's family. Pictured is Roy's brother Tony Miller (at left) with Daddy O in front of the town's Nina Simone statue located downtown. (photo by Roy Miller)

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This plan is expected to be an update to an existing plan and is developed through a partnership among the Isothermal RPO and the community transportation providers for each county.

This coordinated transit plan will identify transit needs, pri-orities and strategies, for inter-county transit service in the region. Coordinated transit plans in rural areas have traditionally focused primarily on meeting the needs of the elderly and disabled, and not on serving commut-ers. Concerns over fuel prices, potential changes to Medicaid transportation and new commut-ing patterns have changed that discussion.

This plan will identify service needs and potential projects. Certain funding sources require

that this planning takes place first before the transit providers can apply for funds.

As part of the planning pro-cess, a public workshop is sched-uled in Polk County to solicit information on gaps in service and potential solutions from interested citizens and those who work with transit regularly.

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Columbus, NC 28722Date: May 23, 2013Time: 3-5 p.m.Anyone who has questions or

would like to provide feedback but cannot attend the meeting can contact the RPO staff member, Karyl Fuller, at 828-287-2281 or [email protected] or Dianne Timberlake, PCTA Director, at 828-894-8203 or [email protected].

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Results for the Saluda DBC game played on 6 May are as fol-lows: First: Pinckney Clement and Joan Vitalich; Second: Clara Carter.

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For the month of May, Bob Neely will be the featured artist at Thompson's Garden Gallery. When you stop by to see Neely's diverse works, you'll find that Erin and Cory Thomp-son are bringing their own energy to downtown Tryon.

Their gal-lery showcases 44 local artists and craftsmen among a mix of whimsical and practical items for home and gar-den.

Neely is one of the more experi-mental artists who lives in Tryon. He paints, he sculpts and he takes found objects and produces jewelry or items for the home and garden. Recently, he has created garden chimes out of wine bottles and a line of jewelry fashioned from coins.

His creative process takes place in almost every part of his house

and yard. Sketchbooks are strategi-cally located to record new ideas.

“My goal is to create pieces that challenge my skills and captivate the viewer. My paintings use

color, geometry and po in t i l -lism (a 20"x24" painting may contain more than 20,000 in-dividual dots.),” Neely said. “Of-ten, my sculp-

tures are made of Portland ce-ment, a medium that is extremely durable. I find making the molds as exciting as seeing the finished piece for the first time.”

“My favorite question from an observer of my work is, 'Are you crazy or are you just going crazy?' The answer to that question is best answered by the eyes of the beholder.”

Thompson's Garden Gallery is located at 83 Palmer Street,

Bob Neely featured artist at Thompson's Garden Gallery

As a former mayor of Tryon, Bob Neely captures the being-pulled-apart feeling of leading diverse citizens in his piece, "The Politician."

behind Stott's Ford and around the corner from Green River Frame Shop, Skyuka Fine Art and Tryon Painters and Sculptors galleries.

Spring - summer hours are Mon-day - Saturday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

- article submittedby Mara Smith

“My favorite question from an observer of my work is, ‘Are you crazy or are you just going crazy?’”

-- Bob Neely

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Scottie Parks, Executive Direc-tor of the Boys And Girls Club of Henderson County (BGCHC), has experience speaking the lan-guage of youth. Recently, Parks and a few young members got right down to the business of play when they unpacked over a dozen games that were donated by Adawehi Institute and Wellness Center of Columbus.

“Play is an important part of the vocabulary of healthy chil-dren,” said Parks, “and what they want most of all is for grown-ups to stop what they are doing, meet them where they are and play

with them.”Last year, the BGCHC served

1,553 young people, aged six to 18. 90 percent of the members qualify for free or reduced-price lunches. They are learning to be-come productive, responsible, and caring citizens with the long-term commitment of BGCHC services and the support of donors such as Adawehi Institute, where Jackie Woods is the founder and director.

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- article submittedby Roulettei Gildersleeve

Boys and Girls Club receive games from Adawehi Institute

Games donated to the Boys & Girls Club by Adawehi Institute and Wellness Center of Columbus.

Scottie Parks is shown with children who enjoy the many services provided by the Boys And Girls Club. (photos submitted)


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Rutherford Regional Medi-cal Center’s food service pro-vider, Sodexo, is offering a new healthy eating program, Mind-ful, in the Break Away Café.

“Healthy eating has a nega-tive reputation most often be-cause it’s used interchangeably with the word diet,” said Alex-andra Lautenschlaeger, RD, LD, LDN, clinical nutrition manager for Rutherford Regional Health System. “Diets tend to eliminate certain foods, such as sugars, proteins and grains or they are used to cleanse the body.”

“Healthy eating,” she contin-ued, “should be inclusive, not exclusive.”

“Diets are often for the short term, but your body needs long term results. Being healthy is a long term commitment.”

Through the Mindful Pro-gram, healthy choices are of-fered that are transparent in their nutrients and ingredients yet also satisfying in taste. Mindful teaches you how to get the big-gest bank for your calorie buck, Lautenschlaeger added.

A variety of foods, called Mindful Mix, will be served, which provides the most food volume given the amount of cal-ories, and is based on consuming 50 percent fruit and vegetables, 25 percent wholesome carbohy-drates, 25 percent lean proteins and a minimum of healthy fats.

Those who keep up with their exercise and track their meals will be able to do so easily as Sodexo has partnered with My-FitnessPal and Fitbit. If you have a smartphone, you will be able to scan the QR code on each item to store in your application.

“Remember, healthy eating is not to starve yourself of any nu-trients, but rather finding a bal-ance for you to enjoy food and reaping the long term benefits,” Lautenschlaeger said.

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- article submittedby Allison Flynn

Rutherford Regional offers Mindful eating program

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What began six months ago as a sad realization that her parents were not going to buy her a car when she turned 16, has turned into an amazing entrepreneurial adventure for Ali Baston and her good friend Jessa Jackson.

Ali B’s Boutique opens at 11 a.m. this Saturday, May 11 at the Old Music Shed building, 322 East Mills Street Columbus, next to Scoops N’more.

After realizing how many hours she would have to work at minimum wage to pay for a car, and equally not thrilled about her father’s offer of working for him (she said she would rather just “walk”), Baston took her father up on his second offer to help her start her own business.

Challenged by a lack of lo-cal “junior” size clothing and price points suitable for budget-conscious high school students,

Ali B’s Boutique opening Saturday in Old Music Shed building

Ali Baston on the right, Jessa Jackson on the left and Jamie Jackson on ladder. (photo submitted)(ConTinued on page 17)


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she knew right away the kind of business she would start – a clothing and accessories boutique geared to her age group. She also instantly knew who she wanted on her team, her long-time friend Jessa Jackson.

After much paperwork and planning, the girls went to the Atlanta Apparel Mart to buy their first inventory. Realizing that even those whole-sale prices were too high, the girls tirelessly searched until they found a single vendor who was impressed with the girls’ entrepre-neurial spirit and agreed to work with them on reduced pricing. The girls have also found other online vendors with more reasonable prices through which they have ordered additional inventory. As

a result, the items in Ali B’s Bou-tique are currently priced between $6 and $35.

There are even reasonably priced items in stock that are suit-able for Mother’s Day gifts.

The name of the shop, Ali B’s, is one affection-ately given to Ali by her older brother Drew Petersen.

On Satur-day, door prizes will be awarded and snacks of-fered, includ-ing a decorative cake by Melissa

Smith who also has silk corsages and boutonnieres available at the shop for PCHS’s upcoming prom (in stock and made to order).

Baston will soon establish shop hours based on demand and will also explore Internet sales. You can visit the shop on facebook at AliBsBoutique.

- article submittedPam Baston

•Ali B's(ConTinued FroM page 16)

Want to go? What: Ali B's Boutique opening

When: Saturday, May 11, 11 a.m.

Where: 322 E. Mills St., Columbus.

The Henderson County Heri-tage Museum in partnership with Historic 7th Avenue District, the Curb Market and the History Center plans to celebrate “The Golden Age of Henderson County – 1879-1929” and the Coming Of The Train with horse and carriage and trolley rides between the four places. The Saluda Grade Model Exhibit for the Museum, created by the Apple Valley Model Rail-road Club, will have their Grand Opening on Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m. on the steps of the Historic Courthouse on Main Street.

In addition to the model of the Saluda Grade, there will be a new exhibit of “The Early Ar-chitects of Henderson County,” Erle Stillwell and Richard Sharp Smith; the 1900 General Store of M.M. Shepherd, first merchant in Henderson County; Revolu-tionary War and 18th Century Surgery and Apothecary Display;

Henderson County Cemetery Map and county headstones of Revolutionary War soldiers; the Civil War Exhibit; WWI, WWII through Desert Storm Exhibits; and an upgraded and restocked Gift Shop.

Informative talks on the his-tory of the Saluda Grade, the last train trip up the grade and the his-tory of the 7th Avenue Depot will be held at 1 p.m. in the Courtroom of the Historic Courthouse. A film of a “Flight over Hendersonville” will also be in the courtroom at 2 p.m.

There will be all-day tours of the museum and refreshments will be served in the Carolina 1st Community Room.

No Reservations required for this event, and it is free to the public. For More information call 828-694-1619

- article submittedby Bette Carter

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The dedication of America's 3.1 million registered nurses to save lives and to maintain the health of millions of individuals is the focus of this year's National Nurses Week, cele-brated annually May 6-12 throughout the United States. And the Nursing Staff at St. Luke’s Hospital has joined the celebration!

Each day during National Nurses Week is marked with small but spe-cial events to recognize “Nursing Through the Ages.” At St. Luke’s Hospital, there is a photo collage and display; special duffle bags/back packs distributed; an afternoon of free massages and several chances to win door prizes. The recognition gifts, door prizes and massages were gen-erously contributed by members of the Medical Staff, several area busi-nesses and massage therapy students at Isothermal Community College.

While St. Luke’s is also cel-ebrating the annual Benefits Fair, all staff and physicians are invited to In celebration of National Nurses Week, Tracy Cates and Gayle Rape help arrange a photo collage of St.

Luke’s Hospital Nurses through the years. (photo submitted by Kathy Woodham)

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a Wednesday afternoon cookout in the courtyard.

Annually, National Nurses’ Week begins on May 6, marked as RN Rec-ognition Day, and ends on May 12, the birthday of Florence Night-ingale, founder of nursing as a modern profes-sion.

Traditionally, National Nurses’ Week is devoted to highlighting the diverse ways in which regis-tered nurses are working to im-prove health care. From bedside nursing in hospitals and long-term care facilities to the halls of research institutions, state legislatures and Congress, the depth and breadth of the nursing profession is meeting the expanding health care needs of American society.

Today’s nurses must have the strength to care for patients during times of disaster and crisis; they must have the commitment to remain involved in continuing education throughout their careers; and they must have the compassion it takes to provide hands-on patient care at the

bedside.“ A s S t .

Luke’s Hospital joins in the na-tional celebration, we feel there’s probably not another hospital in the country that has as great a group of dedi-cated nurses as those right here,” said Ken Shull, chief executive

officer of St. Luke’s Hospital. “We’re very fortunate to have such outstand-ing nurses who provide exceptional care for our patients, right here, close to home.”

- article submittedby Kathy Woodham

• Nurses week(ConTinued FroM page 18)

“As St. Luke’s Hospital joins in the national celebration, we feel there’s probably not another hospital in the country that has as great a group of dedicated nurses as those right here."

-- Ken Shull

FENCE invites the public to join fellow gardening enthusiasts and amateurs at 10 a.m. on May 13 for a Fragrant Plant program. This “one of a kind” program offers the opportunity to see, feel and smell great garden plants, as well as see small, medium and large fragrant plants!

Attendees will learn how to add these plants to their gardens and find out great landscape secrets to providing unexpected fragrance to their space.

This program is free and will be held in-doors rain or shine. The

program will be presented by Son-dra Scoggins, master gardener and owner of Motlow Creek Gardens.

Sondra will share her decades of experience creating and main-taining beautiful gardens and containers. The program will last approximately 20-30 minutes with a question and answer session following. Refreshments will be served. This program is presented with the help of the Kirby Endow-ment at the Polk County Commu-nity Foundation.

- article submittedby Gretchen Verbonic

Fragrant Plant Program at FENCE

Results for the Saluda DBC game played on 6 May are as fol-lows: First: Pinckney Clement and Joan Vitalich; Second: Clara Carter.

Games are played each Monday

at 1:30 p.m. at the Saluda Center with a discussion session at 12:45 p.m. prior to the game. A partner is guaranteed.

- article submittedby Tollie Ross

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Tea is the most popular drink worldwide, but in the United States, it ranks behind coffee, soft drinks, milk and fruit juice.

Medical researchers though, are finding potential healing powers in this ancient beverage. The most popular teas are “black,” “red” or “green.” These are produced from the leaves, buds and stalks of the “Camellia Sinensis” plant. Black and red teas are dried, crushed and fermented. The length of fer-mentation deter-mines whether the tea will be red or black. Green tea is simply steamed quickly before packaging and therefore is the least processed.

The leaves of the Camellia plant contain compounds called “polyphenols”. These polyphenols are antioxidants and protect the body’s cells from free radical dam-age, help prevent premature blood clotting, and boost the immune system. Some researchers believe these polyphenols can lower cho-lesterol levels, neutralize enzymes that aid in the growth of tumors and deactivate cancer promoters, which are chemicals or substances that promote expansion of initiated cancer cells.

Since green tea is unfermented, it retains more polyphenols than either red or black tea. Apart from poly-phenols, tea contains “theanine” an amino acid unique to tea. The-anine, along with the vitamins and minerals found in tea, help reduce high blood pressure, and premature aging, improve digestive function, and help fight viral and bacterial infection.

Tea also contains “fluoride” for strong teeth. When it comes to caf-feine, tea leaves do have higher con-centrations than coffee by weight, but more coffee than tea is required to make a cup.

Tea also contains small amounts of caffeine related compounds “theophylline” and “theobromine." These substances, along with caf-feine, are known as ”xanthenes.” All three produce similar actions in the body, but differ in their intensity. Caffeine is absorbed rapidly and appears in all bodily tissues within

Healthful benefits of drinking teaabout five minutes of ingestion, and reaches its peak in about 30 minutes. Mild doses of caffeine – 85-250 milligrams (the equivalent to one to three cups of coffee) – help suppress fatigue and improve alertness, but higher doses can produce nervous-ness, restlessness, and insomnia. “Xanthenes” increase blood flow to the heart, but if used in excess, can, in some instances trigger ir-regularities in the heartbeat. In

contrast to the dilating affect on other blood ves-sels, xanthenes

constrict blood vessels in the brain. For this reason caffeine may relieve some headaches and is often a component of prescription and non-prescription headache medications.

With the focus of so many indi-viduals today on natural, caffeine-free alternatives to coffee and tea, herbal teas have become very popular. Actually herbal teas aren’t really teas at all in the true sense of the word; they aren’t made from the “Camellia Sinensis” bush, but rather are brewed flowers, leaves, seeds, bark or roots of any plant or combi-nation of plants. Popular herbal tea blends include ginger, cinnamon, mint, lemon, orange and apple.

While it’s true many herbs have been approved for use by the FDA, it is equally true that many have not been tested for safety for use as teas. For example, one pinch of nutmeg, when added to eggnog, produces no harmful effects, but when brewed into tea can cause dizziness, rapid pulse and disturbed vision. Also, remember, just because its “herbal” or “all natural” doesn’t mean its safe. Mandrake, hemlock, belladonna, curare, lobelia, root of pokeweed, mistletoe, wormwood and fox glove are all herbal, but highly toxic.

To enjoy herbal teas safely, I recommend:

1) Buy only tea bags (not loose tea) from well know manufacturers.

2) Use any “new” variety spar-ingly. If there are no adverse effects, use more next time.

3) Read the ingredient label care-fully. The names of certain teas don’t really tell you all that’s in them.

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4) If you take medications, over the counter, or by prescrip-tion, check with your physician or pharmacist before indulging in herbal tea.

5) Never gather leaves, buds, and other plant parts to make your own herbal tea, as some of these can be deadly.

6) Don’t drink more than 2-3 cups of herbal tea a day, since its long-term affects aren’t really known.

7) If you are pregnant always check with your doctor before start-ing any herbal tea.

Diet or exercise question? Email me at [email protected] 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 Spartan-burg Y.M.C.A.; he served as head strength coach for the USC-Spar-tanburg baseball team, S.C. state champion girls gymnastic team, and the Converse college equestrian team. He served as a water safety consultant to the United States Marine Corps., lead trainer to L.H. Fields modeling agency, and taught four semesters at USC-Union. Da-vid was also a regular guest of the Pam Stone radio show.

• Diet & Exercise(ConTinued FroM page 20)

On Thursday, April 11, the Landrum Garden Club met at the home of Mrs. Howard Giles. The Garden Club elected officers for the upcoming year.Their secretary of 13 years, Mrs. Magdalene Bradey decided she wanted to hand the torch to someone new. Mrs. Phelecia Corpening has graciously accepted this position. Bradey is truly a gardener at heart, many of you will see her around Landrum; the town she loves so much. You might catch her trimming bushes at the park or watering plants in town. She is a wonderful example for all of us to follow. Doris Becknell was with the garden club again; only this time she came to teach us all how to be creative with scarves and clip on earrings. Doris is such a talented woman. At right: Mrs. Evelyn Brady, Mrs. Magdalene Bradey and, far right, is Doris Becknell. (photo submitted by Mary Jane Giles)

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Sunday, May 12 at 3 p.m. Billy Jonas will perform his Family Program for audiences at Tryon Fine Arts Center.

The performance features award-winning singer/song-writer Billy Jonas accompanied by singer Ashley Jo Farmer. These two performers will have everyone in the house singing, stomping, and joining in the fun.

According to Sing Out! Magazine, “Billy engages the audience with a wild assort-ment of rhythm and word play that usually leaves them both entertained, and a little more in touch with their spiritual selves. He teaches, through experience, that music is everywhere."

Billy's music is geared for children, but it’s not just fun and games and has plenty of material to keep more mature audience members engaged. His tunes are educational, inspira-tional, enlightening, as well as just plain fun. The music takes

on a spontaneity and life of its own with Billy’s “found sound” recycled instruments, crafted out of cast-off goods such as water bottles, oil drums and other found options.

Ashley Jo Farmer brings another exciting dimension to (Billy’s) “industrial re-percus-sion,” adding percussion and vocals that are in turns soul-ful, sensual and humorous. Described as a “backup singer, demonstrator, cheerleader and choir director all rolled into one,” Farmer helps develop the audience participation that is one of the hallmarks of Billy’s show.

Tickets for Billy Jonas Sun-day performance, sponsored by Aoki Landscape and Design, are priced for families to attend together. For information or to purchase tickets, call 828-859-8322 or visit www.tryonarts.org.

– article submittedby Marianne Carruth

Billy Jonas brings action-packed performance for All Ages to TFAC

Tryon Fine Arts Center presents a family concert on Sunday, May 12 at 3 p.m. featuring Billy Jonas. Appearing with Jonas is entertainer Ashley Jo Farmer. Jonas’ concert of original music, described as “compelling, humorous, beautiful and brilliant,” is sponsored by Aoki Landscape and Design. For tickets, call 828-859-8322 or visit www.tryonarts.org.


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I lost a great friend from my high schools days, so I had to put on my black “funeral suit” and go to visit her huge family gathered in Tryon from all over.

They were spread all the way across the front of the church, even without most of the grand-kids. Good to see them all together again . . . there was one of Birch and Janie’s kids in almost every grade at Tryon School when we were there.

L o u i s e Ar ledge was the only gir l to volunteer to be added to my dance book at prom, and one of the few who took any notice of me at any time. The first wedding I ever attended was her's to Fred Powell, older brother of my best bud Davey. I never thought Fred was much to look at, and since I am also not, I was much encouraged by his marrying one of the prettiest girls I knew.

Both of them were active in Tryon First Baptist for many years; Fred even let me teach his Sunday School class a few times. When Louise became chief guide at the history mu-seum, she was on my case continually to come to church more often.

She made no attempt to be polite about it or soften it . . . she was serious as she looked me straight in the eye and told me!

At the museum one day, she was telling some of us about her recent trip to New Orleans during Mardi Gras and all the beaded necklaces she had ac-cumulated during her visit. I piped up with, “I know how you ladies get those necklaces . . .” and you should have seen that church lady back pedal and try to convince us that she did not get hers . . . Got her goat once, anyway.

I learned today that I am just one of legions who came to love

that tall, lanky gal who always let you have it straight, and sometimes with both barrels. Easy to love her, but not easy to live up to her standards. Good mothers are like that. Thank God for them.

A mention of Doris Kissman is past due. I met her at Tryon Estates when she decided she had time to continue piano les-sons and bought a cheap little excuse for a piano.

A f t e r I tuned i t fo r her, she decid-ed it sounded “ t i nny” and w o n d e r e d w h e t h e r I could improve

its tone. I tried, but failed. I sent her to a colleague in Spar-tanburg, who sold her a “real piano.”

Here is what I wrote in her guest book at McFarland’s: “Doris was, as we say around here, a piece of work, a char-acter. I tuned her piano often and she was a frequent shopper in our yarn shop in Columbus some years back.

After we got on our medica-tions, I called her my favorite drunk, as I would keep her from falling as she swayed while we talked. I don’t think her care-giver ever got used to me, but Doris did. Loved her impish smile as she gave as good as she got in our repartee. What a delightful little lady!”

As you see, I still remember Louise and Doris. For most folks, there is a lot more to remember than can be put in a short column. Louise’s daugh-ter, Mary, took her away from Tryon to care for her in her declining years, but I kept up with her through her son, Rick.

Rick is one acorn that did not fall far from the giant oaks that were his parents. May their tribe increase, to round out the clichés as words fail me to describe people who have so blessed me as friends.

Remember Whenby Garland Goodwin

Remembering Louise and Doris

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Another fun-filled show is scheduled for this year’s Tryon Little Theater Summer Youth Production.

Auditions for “Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory” will be held May 17-18 at the TLT Workshop. The musical, based on Roald Dahls’s book “Charlie and The Chocolate Factory,” features songs from the classic film starring Gene Wilder.

Rehearsals begin June 10, with performances on July 18-21 at the Tryon Fine Arts Center.

Young people ages 10 -18 are eligible to audition. Auditions will be held from 5 - 8 p.m. on Friday, May 17, and from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 at TLT’s Workshop, which is located at 516

Auditions for Tryon Little Theater’s Summer Youth Production May 17-18

S. Trade St. in Tryon. Jenna Tamisiea will direct the

show, with help from musical director Hank Hinnant, and Betty Brewer, producer.

Those auditioning are asked to bring 16 bars of sheet music to sing. There will be no a cappella auditions. Accompaniment will be provided. Those auditioning may be asked to read and/ or sing from the script and learn a dance com-bination, so please wear shoes and clothing appropriate for movement and dance. If needed, callbacks will be held on Saturday, May 18 after the general auditions.

For further information, please contact TLT at 828-859-2466.

– article submitted by Monica Jones

Recently, the St. Luke’s Hospital Auxiliary created a new committee for marketing and public relations. Heading up this committee is St. Luke’s Hospital volunteer John Calure. In this capacity, Calure plans to recruit volunteers for the auxiliary and attend various community events to spread the word about the St. Luke’s Hospital Auxiliary. He also wants to expand St. Luke’s Hospital Thrift Shop sales by utilizing Ebay to sell antique and exceptional items and has plans to expand the gift shop. Calure and Wendy Field, St. Luke’s Hospital Auxiliary president.( photo submitted by Jennifer Wilson)

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Final Sale Inside FramedHunt Prints , Antiques,

rugs, drapes, couches &chairs, tools, tile, and

much more! Everything isfinally out, priced reallycheap & must go Sa.!Cash Only! No EarlyBirds! Sat 9-? 370

HUGE YARD SALESat. & Sun

May 11th & 12th rain orshine. 8am to 5pm

1169 Golden Rd, TryonRefridge., mowers, stackw/d, furniture, clothes, an-

tiques, horse tack, tv’s,tools, books, house wares

& much much more!

Moving SaleEverything must go! Bar -gains Galore. Fri. & Sat.May 10th & 11th. 8:30 -

4:00. 47 John Foster Rd,Columbus. Off SkyLuker

Rd. Rain or shine.

YARD SALEMay 11th 8 am ~ until

Power tools, furniture, toys& household items. 6075

Hunting Country Rd,Tryon NC. Please NO

EARLY BIRDS!

EDUCATION

Lake Lure ClassicalBusing from Columbus

Green Creek, Mill SpringFree public school option

Now enrolling K-10Info at 828.625.9292

PET CARE

Pet boarding, groomingand daycare. Large suites,playgrounds, vet on call,friendly staff. Hideaway

Hills 828-685-9500

ARTS & CRAFTS

Bead Knitting ClassTues 5/21, Kniticality in

Saluda. Seating is limited. Reserve yours

now! Call 828-749-3640

CARE GIVERS

Caregiver withexcellent references.

Full Time Part Time orALL THE TIME864 804-0493

SITTING SERVICE

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

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

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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SERVICES

Saluda Construction:Grading, driveways, landclearing, underbrushing,additions, new homes,metal roofs, licensed,

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

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

COMPLETEPAINTING SERVICES

Yoder Painting is fullyinsured, including worker's

comp. No job too large.Call 828-894-5094.

SERVICES/REPAIRS

Driveway Work.Call Robby

828-894-8705

TREE SERVICE

TOTAL TREECARE,BOBCAT SERVICE,STUMP GRINDING JB TREES LLC864 497-8511

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Office Space Availablein Historic Building

250 to 600 sq ft spaces -$325 to $375 per month

Mill Spring AgriculturalCenter & Farm Store

Open Mon - Satfeaturing Local FoodCall 828-894-2281 or

www.polkcountyfarms.org

SOLATUBEDaylighting System

Innovations in Lighting(828) 894-8148Columbus, NC

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Tile SpecialtiesLarge selection come see

our new showroom at202 E Mills Street or call

(828) 894-7058

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Tommy'sHome ImprovementRoofs, renovations, siding,

carpentry, decks, win-dows, screening. All Home

Repairs. FREE Est.Home: (828) 859 - 5608.Cell: (828) 817 - 0436.

Your flooring Specials!Mimosa Carpet, Inc

1161 South Trade StreetTryon, NC 28782

CABINETS

Custom CabinetsCountertops, Complete

Kitchen & BathroomRemodels. 28 yrs. exp.

Free Est. Senior Discount.JG’s: 864-316-3596,578-4100, 292-0104

LAWN CARE

FINE Cut Mulch Delivered for $14.00 peryard. Also have organic,clay, free top soil, agedcow manure, gravel &other items. Everything

can be picked up in yourown truck also.828-863-4453

PAINTING

For a Fine Paint JobCall Dan Steiner PaintingHigh Quality - Low Prices

Professional PressureWashing, Gutter Cleaning,

Minor Repairs.828-817-0539 / 894-6183SENIOR DISCOUNT

DRIVERS/DELIVERY/OTR

A-CDL DriversOTR & Regional

positions available. Due toexpanded business we

are seeking ProfessionalDrivers to join our team.1 yr. recent verifiableexperience needed.Our Drivers Enjoy:

* Excellent Home Time* No Touch Freight* Repetitive delivery

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routes* Drop & Hook FreightFamily Atmosphere.

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or call 800-968-8552 &join our team of

Professional Drivers.Truck Service Inc.Forest City, NC.

HELP WANTED

INTERNS WANTEDDiscover if journalism,

marketing or graphic de-sign interests you. The

Tryon Daily Bulletin seeksenthusiastic and hard

working high school or col-lege students who want toget experience in the field

of journalism. ContactSamantha Hurst, editor, at

859-9151 or by email atsamantha.hurst@tryon-

dailybulletin.com for moreinformation.

Pavillona private, not-for-profit

residential treatment facil-ity for adults recovering

from substance use disor-der near Lake Lure, NC,

seeks an energeticpart-time person who en-joys working with children.Reporting to the Children’sProgram Coordinator, po -sition will assist in variouscapacities which include

but is not limited to: trans-porting children to and

from the on-site program,helping to prepare materi-als needed for teaching

the children, acting as anaide to the Coordinator for

the semi-monthly weekday summer camps and

the monthly week-end pro-gram sessions, and cleri-cal duties as needed. Noexperience required but

requires minimum of highschool diploma – higher

education in field of child-hood development a plus.Some weekend and eve-ning work required; Cleancriminal background, driv-ing record and urine drugscreen required. EOE,

Print on-line application atwww.pavillon.org/employment/and fax to 828-694-2326or email resume/applica-

tion to HumanRe-sourcesSupportTeam@Pa

villon.org

HELP WANTED

Join the GlobalFlooring Leader!

Weaver Assistant

Mohawk, the world’slargest manufacturer, iscontinuing to grow big-ger and better and weare seeking a WeaverAssistant to join us forthe night shift (12-hourrotational, 8pm - 8am) in

our Landrum, SC location.

3-5 years weaving ex-perience and/or 5+ years

manufacturing experience preferred.

Mohawk offers a com-petitive compensation &benefits package. For

detailed information andto apply

visit www.mohawkcareers.com

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GENERAL LABOR

2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid

50 miles per gallon, perfect condition,$17,000.00 Call828-859-3177

TRADES, CRAFTS & SKILLS

James Tool Machine& Engineering, Inc.

is seeking qualifiedemployees for both our

Columbus & Morganton,North Carolina Plants.

James Tools offerscompetitive pay and

benefits. We are lookingfor a min. 5+ yearsexperience in the

following positions.

* Toolmaker* CNC Machinist* Prototrack Mill/Lathe Machinist

To be considered for aninterview you must

submit your resume [email protected] [email protected] can also fax your

resume to 828-584-8779.Interviews will only begiven to those who are

qualified. EOE

HELP WANTED - MEDICAL /

DENTAL

Autumn Care ofSaluda

Is looking for the following positions.

7a.m to 3p.mRN Shift

Supervisor Please contact TishaDavis @ 828-749-2261

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Needs a skilled LPN towork with a total care pa-tient. Full time positionavailable. Please call

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Hospice of theCarolina Foothills has the following

openings:-FT Weekend Adm Nurse

-PT Chaplain-PT Cashier (Thrift Barn)-PRN RN and PRN CNA

(Home Care)To apply, please visit ourwebsite at: www.hocf.org

EOE

St. Luke’s Hospital inColumbus, NC is lookingfor a Patient Accounting

Representative, full time,to join its Patient FinancialServices Team. Interested

candidates should havemedical billing/ follow-up

experience or similarbackground, a patient firstattitude & ability to transi-tion between tasks easily.Qualified candidates musthave computer experience

& proficiency in Word &Excel is preferred. Please

send cover letter & re-sume to cmitchell@saint-

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REAL ESTATE

Convenience with a view $ 185,000. 210 ForestwdCourt, Nice end unit withwooded view, 2BR 2BA,

w/sunroom. 828-693-7800

Multi-UseRental Property

Flexible Space, AC &Gas. 3 Phase Poweravail., 3,600 sq. ft., 2

small offices, & storagespace. Parking. Lease

negotiable, will considerpartial lease.

336.510.9858 or828.894.2665

[email protected]

CABINS

Owner Must Sell2bd/2ba NC MTN cabinon 1.87acs $132,900.

Stone fireplace, new wellseptic & appl, pvt woodedsetting w/mtn view, paved

drive 866-738-5522

HOUSES FOR SALE

ONE TIMESPECIAL OFFER!

Our best selling3 bd / 2 ba singlewidewith designer decor

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HOUSES FOR RENT

2 BDRM 2BA on 1/2 acre1 mile from downtownTryon quiet, roomy, nosmoking, Lease Refer-

ances. Required 9AM to9PM 828- 696-5175

550.00 per month utilitiesplus security deposit.

For Rent: A secluded andvery comfortable house in

a quiet neighborhoodwithin walking distance of

downtown Tryon. Twobedrooms and one bath

with hardwood floorsthrough out. Fire place inlarge den. $750/m + utili -ties and security deposit.

Nosmoking. Ph:859-9979.

Houses- Landrum- ForestAve- 3Bdrm, 2 Bth, roomyclean, basement for stor-age, carport, very goodneighborhood. Available

Now. $1000/month.Thousand Pines Co.

828-859-5858

MOBILE HOME RENTALS

FOR RENT GreenCreek: 1 bed 1 bath

mobile home in peacefulsetting - hayfields,

horses, and 400 feet onBear Creek. New carpet,fresh paint, new fridge,

range, w/d hookup.Landscape and dump-

ster provided.$275/month. Call 828-748-8400

APARTMENTS

Downtown Tryon, Elegant2BR/1BA Duplex (1000sf) on Pacolet St. Newkitchen, new bath andwood flrs. Front/Side

porches. $650.828-894-2029

VACATION RENTALS

Myrtle BeachSpacious 3br/2bath condo

in the heart of MyrtleBeach, 1 block off the

ocean. Newly remodeledcondo with 2 private bal-conies with Ocean, sky-wheel, and Boulevard

Views- Still available 4thof July and Bike Week.

Contact Misty @[email protected]

or 843-267-8085

LAND & ACREAGE

Horse Farm Potential13.1 Rolling Acres, estab-lished fescue, mountainview. Directions from

Stott’s Corner, JacksonGrove Rd, 5.5 miles into

SC, property on right.$140,000 call 864-680-6309 or 864-590-1906

OFFICE SPACE

Offices and possible retailspace available in down-town Columbus. Ampleparking and one of thehighest daily traffic countsin Polk County. Particu-larly interested in com-puter related business andwilling to trade portions ofrent in exchange for serv-ices. 828 817-1068

FURNITURE

For Sale – Four Sets ofUsed Office Furniture (L

Shaped Desks andShelves) in good condition

The desks and shelvesare Aluminum with Tem-pered Glass. The Desksare 48” wide (30” deep)with a keyboard drawer.

The “L” return desk is 60”(30” deep), with a smalldrawer. A semi-circlecorner piece makes thedesk “L” as 78” long with

the return side as 90”long. The desks and re-turns are 29” tall. Each

desk has a monitor stand.The shelves are 72” tallwith four shelves, about29-30” wide. Asking

$600 total for all four sets.Please call PANGAEA

Internet 859-3072 or visitto see at 75 South Trade,

Suite “C”.

GOOD THINGS TO EAT

“Let's Wine A Bit”Parker-Binns Vineyard7382 Highway 108 E

Mill Spring, NC(828) 894-0154

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PAPA JOHN’S PIZZABetter Ingredients. Better

Pizza. Order atpapajohns.com or call

864-457-3005

LAWN & GARDEN

42 local artists, teak furn,pottery, wtr features, birdhouses, Pawleys IslandHammocks, Thompson

Garden Gallery828-859-3135

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Antique Parlor GrandPiano. Walnut. Excellent

condition. Will sell for$1500 or best offer & you

haul it. If interestedplease call 828-817-5934

HORSES & EQUIPMENT

FOR SALE 1999 FeatherLite 2 Horse Bumper Pull,Alum. Will accomodate bighorses. Has tack/dressingroom, good tires. Call formore info 828-674-8365.

Asking $6900

HAY, FEED, SEED, GRAIN

Hay For Sale: Buy local!Fescue / Orchard Grass /Clover Mix. 1st, 2nd & 3rd

cutting. Square bales$4-$5.50 Fox Knoll Farm.

Peniel Road828-894-5809

BOATS & SUPPLIES

2001 Chaparral200 LE Ski boat, MercCruiser. 5.0 Liter End

Board motor. 20 ft long,with all aluminum trailer.Tandum axle. Real nice.

$15,000.00 Call828-243-3967

WANTED TO BUY - VEHICLES

WE BUYCheap running cars and

junk cars. Up to $1000.00.Come to your location.

FAST SERVICE.(828) 289 - 4938

MOTORCYCLES / ATVS

FOR SALE: 2005 HarleyDavidson Dyna Low

Rider. New wide frontend with drag bars, 21”

tire, saddle bag. New ex -haust, battery and head-

lights. 3,792 actualmiles. Kept covered andinside. $15,000.00 or

best offer. 828 625-0750after 5pm.

WANTED

I am looking PT or FTCaregiver work. I have

great references. Call 864-804-0413

AUTOMOTIVE

For Sale 1942 GMC Tuck

All OEM . Serious inquiries only 1- 828

749-3721

Used SUV For Sale06 Mercury Mountaineer,4x4 AWD, luxury package,dual air controls, leatherseats 3rd row seating,towing package, 91K

miles, in mint condition,new tires, garaged. Asking$9350. Must see to appre -

ciate. 828-859-0314

LEGALS

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TOCREDITORS

STATE OF NORTHCAROLINA

COUNTY OF POLK

Having qualified as Ex-ecutor of the Estate ofIsaac A. Speights, Jr.,Deceased, lately of theCounty of Polk, State ofNorth Carolina, this is tonotify all persons, firmsand corporations havingclaims against the Estateof Isaac A. Speights, Jr.to present them to the un-dersigned Executor rep-resenting the Estate.

All claims against saidEstate should be pre-sented on or beforeAugust 8, 2013, or thisNotice will be pleaded inbar of recovery. Personsindebted to the Estate willplease make immediate

LEGALS

settlement to the Estate.

This the 4th day of May,2013.

Paul Hamilton Speights,Sr.Executor of the Estate2431 Pristine View RoadCharleston, SC 29414

Coiner, Harrelson &Shelton, P.A.Edward L. HarrelsonAttorney for the Estate136 S. King Street, Suite

FHendersonvi l le, NC

28792(828) 698-2345

Tryon Daily BulletinMay 10, 17, 24 and 31,

2013

EST/SPEIGHTS, I.A.

LEGAL NOTICE

Creditor's Notice

Having qualified on the23rd day of April, 2013,as Personal Representa-tive of the Estate ofJeanne Parkhurst Byrd,deceased, late of PolkCounty, North Carolina,this is to notify all per-sons, firms, and corpora-tions having claimsagainst the decedent toexhibit the same to theundersigned PersonalRepresentative on or be-fore the 3rd day ofAugust, 2013, or this no-tice will be pleaded in barof their recovery.

All persons, firms, andcorporations indebted tothe Estate should makeimmediate payment.

This the 3rd day of May,2013.

Jeffrey Alan Byrd, Per-sonal RepresentativeJeanne Parkhurst Byrd

Estate11 Freeman Hill CourtTryon, NC 28782

R. Anderson HaynesAttorney At LawP.O. Box 100Tryon, NC 28782

Tryon Daily BulletinMay 3, 10, 17, 24, 2013

EST/BYRD,JEANNE

Sell your home in the classifieds call828.859.9151




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You will have to look long and hard to find a car nicer that this. 2006 BMW 525XI Sport Sedan. Silver gray with gray leather. 3.0 liter 6 cylinder with the Steptronic automatic transmission. This one has it all including the reknowned BMW X-drive all wheel drive system better and safer drivability and handling on any road conditions. Premium package with the business CD package, sunroof and dark Myrtlewood trim, sport package. Navigation. Cold weather package with heated seats (bunn warmers). Privacy package with rear window screens. Just serviced including new Bridgestones on 17" sport alloys. Autocheck certified, one owner, no accident history. Priced well below retail at $17995

2006 BMW 525XI Sport Sedan

Picking through the last drop-pings in the third stall of the morning, which, really, is an awful lot like the practice of Zen garden raking, except you have to wear muck boots and sometimes hold your breath, my mind began to wander. Today, my thoughts were in particular, about deer.

Friends had recently men-tioned that they couldn't believe deer have never decimated our roses – over 300 bushes, to be exact – while their half dozen have been eaten to the ground.

“It must be,” I thought, push-ing Valentino's rump out of the way while I tried to fork the last couple of 'apples' in the back of his stall, “because we live in such a rural area and are surrounded by so much woodland and or-chards that they're stuffed by the time they get here.”

But still, I mused, sliding the stall door closed and pulling back the heavily laden wheelbarrow, we rarely see deer at the farm. Wonder why that is?

Checking the barn clock (it whinneys on the hour), I noted it was time to rotate horses in and out of their respective pad-docks. I strolled out of the barn towards the small field where the mare met me at the gate agitated, pacing, flagging her tail – horse speak for, “monsters! monsters!”

Clipping the chrome hook of the red nylon lead onto the ring of her halter, I spoke reassuringly and followed her alarmed stare to an excited group of no fewer than six young does, trotting across the field towards us, along the tree line. They reminded me of giggling teenagers: spirited and silly and when they noticed us, the herd stopped so quickly the laggers in the group smacked into the hind ends of those in front who had stepped on the

brakes. They crowded next to the fence along the woods and then took their turns, one after another, leaping astonishingly high to clear the 4' top rail before disappearing into the pines.

I had just been thinking of deer, and there they were.

If only I could harness my power for good ...

Actually, in my past, I've had a couple of goose-bumpy psychic occur-rences. But I'm not that inter-ested in know-

ing the future. How's that going to help anything except maybe knowing which particular aster-oid is going to wipe us out. I'd much rather know my past; as in, what just happened, a second ago.

If I were to have some kind of sixth sense, I’d be far more interested in knowing how my most recent column, which I had two-thirds written, suddenly disappeared from my computer screen into cyber space.

What the hell just happened? Or the good natured teasing

one has with a spouse that sud-denly turns into a donnybrook, complete with snarling and slam-ming doors – how did that just spin out of control?

Or the Entenmann's Rasberry Twirl coffee cake that I devoured, before reading that it “serves six.”

How on earth could I have done that – after a huevos ran-cheros omelette?

And a venti latte (I don't even know what venti means, except that it costs $4).

But that's life, isn't it? We're all in such a big hurry to know what's around the corner, as opposed to the room we just entered.

Trying to remember why we decided to come in there in the first place.

A sixth sense for what’s around the corner

“I’m Just Saying…”

by Pam Stone


redeemed - 19

2x21F, 3F

changed 1/30/09 per rev. Bill WalkerCUPO-023479

Car Donations WanteDCup of Water Ministries (501(c)3) can use your donation of a car, boat, truck or other vehicle to help the less fortunate, both here

and in third world countries. We have wells in Africa, India and South America. We supply

bibles, clothes, medicine, etc. here and abroad. Bill Walker (864)468-4177

CUPO-023479

Rutherford Regional Health System will celebrate two nation-al healthcare weeks in May. Na-tional Nurses Week is celebrated each year on May 6 and ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. The theme for National Nurses Week for 2013 is “Deliv-ering Quality and Innovation in Patient Care.”

“Registered nurses use their knowledge, skill and compas-sion to provide physical and emotional care to those they serve across the lifespan, while also educating people about how to manage, improve and maintain their health,” said Pat Roberts, interim chief nursing officer at Rutherford Regional. “Nurses use ‘best practices’ and research-based findings to continuously improve the quality of care. They use their first-hand knowledge and common sense to innovate care processes to better serve pa-tients and their families. Nurses advocate on behalf of patients and can be very creative when they are trying to ensure patients get what they need from a health care system.

“I am proud to be a registered nurse and part of such a commit-ted profession.”

The first “Nurse Day” was celebrated in 1954, and in 1993 the permanent dates of May 6-12 were chosen as National Nurses Week.

National Hospital Week will be celebrated May 12-18. The annual event began in 1921 when a magazine editor suggested that more information about hospitals might put to rest the public’s fears about them. Today National Hos-pital Week is the nation’s largest health care event, and is a cele-bration of the history, technology and dedicated professionals who keep a hospital running.

“National Hospital Week is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the dedicated staff we have at Rutherford Regional Health System,” said Cindy Buck, CEO. “Our staff is here for the commu-nity 24-hours a day, seven days a week, year-round, and the admin-istration of Rutherford Regional is proud of the dedication and commitment to providing excel-lent care that is demonstrated every day.”

Rutherford Regional Health System, which operates 11 phy-sician practices as well as Ruth-erford Regional Medical Center, a 143-bed acute care hospital providing inpatient, outpatient and emergency services, has been recognized nationally by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of America’s top community hos-pitals and by Thomson Reuters as a four-time Top 100 hospital.

- article submittedby Allison Flynn

Rutherford Regional celebrates National Healthcare Weeks in May

Mileage: 34,608

Foothills Duplicate Bridge keeps players attempting to sharpen their skills each week. Results from May 3 were:

Morning Restricted PairsNorth-SouthFirst: Tom Jackson - Vicky

JacksonSecond: Kris Diggs - Janice

DunnEast-WestFirst : Roger Cl i f ton -

Yoshikazu KinoshitaSecond: Mary Sasser - un-

knownAfternoon Open PairsNorth-SouthFirst: John Memory - Jim

JacksonSecond: Marily Williams -

Peggy LandfieldEast-WestFirst: Donald Eifert - Sally

Jo CarterSecond: Jackie Caldwell -

Mary Elder– results submittedby Marily Williams

Duplicate bridge results from May 3


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by Samantha Hurst

Landrum High School standout Daniel Bridges Thursday, May 9 signed to play Division I basket-ball with USC Upstate, realizing a long-term goal without having to travel far from home.

“Upstate felt like me – a better fit for me than the other schools I looked at,” Bridges said. “I think I can contribute a lot of discipline to the team. Coach [Lyn] Smith taught us all very well and I think that is going to help me a lot on the college level.”

Coach Smith applauded Bridg-es for his skill set and dedication to the game. He said USC Upstate gets a great player out of Bridges.

“He’s had an outstanding high school career,” Smith said. “He’s got a great skill set – can handle the ball well – and is very ad-

vanced in his understanding of the game.”

Bridges’ career at LHS in-cludes 48 wins and only seven loses in two years. In those two years, the team has also won two conference titles, appeared in a final four and made it to the third round of playoffs.

Bridges joined the Cardinals two years ago after homeschool-ing most of his life. His father, Dean Bridges, said Daniel made a mature decision in coming to Landrum for his last two years of high school and he thinks he’s made a great decision in selecting USC Upstate as his college choice.

Dean said while homeschool-ing Daniel missed the consistent weight room experience other high school players may have got-ten but said growing up with two

older brothers, and six siblings in all prepared him well.

“The two older boys and he would play out in the backyard so they toughened him up pretty well … then we brought him to Lan-drum and put him in the hands of Coach Smith who did a great job taking his skill level to where it is now,” Dean said. “We were proud of Daniel even before basketball, but he made a mature decision in coming to Landrum and we’ve been glad to see him grow.”

Since coming to Landrum, Bridges has led the team in scoring and rebounding. He was named All-State and All-Region both years as well.

Smith said he expects Bridges to red shirt while he gains weight and works on defensive speed.

“Standing at 6’7 and being out

on the wing, he’s going to be a real weapon,” Smith said of Bridges’ future with the Spartans.

His mother and father, mean-while, are excited about the op-portunity to be able to easily attend their son’s college games. Mother, Kelly, said USC Upstate was a great choice.

“I think it was the relation-ships he built with coaches and staff over the months they spent recruiting him that really made his decision,” Kelly said. “We’re happy to have him nearby. One of the Upstate coaches even said they’re hoping to draw some of the Landrum fans there to watch USC Upstate. I know a lot of the younger kids at Landrum who have watched him play are excited they are going to get to watch him play college ball and we are too.”

Landrum’s Bridges to play Division I basketball at USC Upstate

Daniel Bridges signs to play with USC Upstate surrounded by family and LHS staff. Shown are front row, left to right: mother, Kelly Bridges; Harrison Bridges, Daniel Bridges; dad, Dean Bridges; top row, left to right: LHS athletic director John Cann, Erinn Bridges, Anna Grace Bridges, Bradley Bridges and Coach Lyn Smith. (photo by Samantha Hurst)


Michael Kocher named National Champion at Cacchione Cupby Kirk Gollwitzer

Equestrian Michael Kocher won the designation of National Champion in Open-Flat, while represent-i n g t h e Savannah C o l l e g e of Art and D e s i g n ( S C A D ) last week-end at the Cacchione Cup in Harrisburg, Pa.

The Ronald C. Waranch Equestrian Center was the host of the 2013 IHSA Nationals Cacchione Cup Competition. Kocher, who grew up in Tryon, began riding at 12 years-old. Earlier this year, Kocher com-peted in a regional competition winning first and second place.

Kocher earned a scholarship to SCAD, one of the country’s

premier schools of fine arts. “Michael won a full-ride scholar-ship at SCAD and was later draft-ed on to their equestrian team, I think they got a pretty good deal with him,” said mother, Susie Kocher.

michael Kocher

Kocher is majoring in sound design, within the school’s film and digital media department. He has also declared a minor in equestrian studies, and must maintain at least a 3.0 GPR in order to devote his time to the

sport. Thirty-eight riders participate

in a two-phase competition while being judged on all aspects of general riding principles. The

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The Savannah College of Art and Design's equestrian team. (photo submitted)


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judges measure the rider’s bal-ance, form, posture and overall dynamics, during the different competitions. “On the flat” is a combination of walk, trot and canter. “Over fences,” is where riders navigate around a predeter-mined course while jumping over a series of fences. Kocher has been described as having great communication skills with his horse while maintaining a relaxed mental disposition. Lind-say Baker, a SCAD sophomore was the national champion in intermediate-fences.

Kocher carries a full load of classes even while rising early in the morning for weekly riding lessons that begin at 6 a.m., rid-ing again in the afternoons and attending weekly riding sessions with his teammates.

The IHSA’s Cacchione Cup

was the brain child of Robert E. Cacchione and was established 1967. The national event is an intercollegiate equestrian compe-tition with the mission to provide all students the chance to com-pete on a college equestrian team, regardless of their riding ability or financial situation. The riders must also perform for the first

time on horses that they have never ridden before, forcing

the rider to quickly understand their horse’s unique behavior and temperament. The horses are do-nated to the competition by host stables, other teams and coaches.

The IHSA involves more than 400 colleges and universities throughout the United States and parts of Canada. With more than 8,900 active riders, and like the Olympics, the IHSA competi-tion allows both young men and women the opportunity to compete on an equal and level playing field.

Sports

This is a simple but impor-tant part of playing your best golf.

The pre-shot routine … it doesn’t sound very important but it can prepare you to make a good swing or set you up to make a bad one. The best p l a y e r s g o t h r o u g h t h e same routine before each and every shot. There is no right or wrong way, but developing a repeatable routine is a must.

There are two primary pieces to a pre-shot routine (1) mak-ing a practice swing or a ‘dress rehearsal’ swing of your upcom-ing shot. I recommend you take a full practice swing with the idea being you get the feel of the ‘real swing’ and (2) reliev-ing tension by incorporating a ‘waggle’ of the club and some constant movement so one can

stay tension free to be able to make your best swing.

You never see good play-ers start from a static position, something is always moving prior to their swing; legs, feet,

hands and club all moving in rhythm prepar-ing to swing. You will see baseball play-

ers at the plate doing the same thing. All athletes are moving ahead of hitting or swinging.

I think you will find that the pre-shot routine becomes sec-ond nature and will help prepare you to make better swings and therefore better shots.

Call Buddy Manson or Marc Brady, PGA professionals at Tryon Country Club 828-859-9561 to arrange for individual instruction or join one of our clinics for women and juniors on Wednesdays.

A dress rehearsal

Swing Into SpringMarc Brady

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Polk County thinks forwardTo the editor:

Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the commissioners meet-ing the other night regarding the future of agriculture economic development.

Over the years agriculture has been on the back burner of economic development in this county and country, however,

in this county it has come to the forefront and rightly so! Preserv-ing and developing the agriculture economy in this county is forward thinking. It preserves land and jobs. I know agriculture has been associated with many negative stereotypes over the years as well.

I am thankful that we live in a place that looks beyond these stereotypes. Ten years from now other counties are going to wish they had forward thinkers. Good job commissioners!

– Chauncey Barber

Letter to the Editor

Hearing loss affects a large percentage of the population. According to the National Cen-ter for Health Statistics, 37 mil-lion adults in the United States have trouble hearing, mak-ing hearing loss a public issue third in line after heart disease and arthritis.

Even a mild hear ing loss causes communication problems, making conversation difficult. A person with hearing loss may experience headaches, fatigue or irritability and isolate themselves from social situations. Not only will that person be frustrated, but those around the person with hear-ing loss may be angry or frustrated

at trying to make them understand. The ability to deal with hearing loss won’t get better by itself.

If you or someone you love has hearing loss, St. Luke’s Hospi-tal invites you to join Cynthia Pace , CCC-SLP, speech therapist with St. Luke’s Out-patient Rehabil-itation Center.

On Tuesday, May 21, from 1 – 3 p.m. in the St. Luke’s Hospital library she will offer tips, strategies and options for more effective communication. The program is free and spaces are limited. Call 828-894-2408 to reserve your spot.

- article submittedby Jennifer Wilson

St. Luke’s Hospital presents ‘Managing Hearing Loss: What’s That You Say?’

Want to go? What: Hearing Loss program

When: May 21, 1-3 p.m.

Where: St. Luke's Hospital Library


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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), the North Carolina Council of Churches, the American Red Cross and Rep. Becky Carney have selected Good Shepherd Episcopal Church as one of the 150 places of worship across the state to participate in Strive to Revive.

The program aims to reduce deaths related to cardiovascular disease by providing automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) and CPR training to places of worship across North Carolina.

“Our congregation is committed

to protecting the health of our members, and Strive to Revive helps us take this commitment to the next level,” said Father Walter Bryan. “With many people attending our church each week, we have the potential to save lives spiritually and physically as we and make a real difference in our community.”

To learn more about Strive to Revive or to apply for an AED and CPR training, visit www.healthandwholeness.org/strive-to-revive.

– article submitted by Father Walter Bryan

Good Shepherd participates in Strive to Revive cardiac rescue program

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will meet at the Tryon Youth Center on Rt. 176 N on May 12 at 10:30 a.m.

The speaker will be Reverend Jean Rowe who will speak on the topic, “Thank God I'm a Unitarian Universalist.”

“The other day, while on a mountain hike, observing trillium and wild geraniums, foam flower and breathtaking mountain views, I had an epiphany – an appearance of God. It was as if the divine breathed through the beauty of the world, touching it with holiness.

In the midst of this holiness came a religious teacher, not con-firming the blessedness of the day, but telling his students that all this will be wiped out in the coming end of the world, and they would

be damned to eternal hell if they didn't believe as he taught them,” Rowe said.

It wasn't right, and it wasn't true. But these shining teens lis-tened politely to their teacher's gruesome description of the end times, and acted as if it was old news to them. I, however, was ap-palled at this blatant perversion of the gift of the world's great beauty. Such is the religious difference between Universalism with its message of mercy and hope, and some darker version of religious ‘truth.’”

Come early for fellowship, re-freshments and preparation for the service. For information, call 828-894-5776 or visit uutryonnc.org.

– article submittedby Dan Dworkin

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Columbus’ new restaurant Southern Manners opens Saturday, May 11. The restaurant will open at 6:30 a.m. for breakfast and remain open for lunch until 2 p.m. serving sandwiches, soups and salads. The restaurant is located at 192 East Mills, across from Buy Way. It will be open every day of the week except for Sundays and Wednesdays. (photos by David Widdicombe)

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Did you know that state leg-islators and a handful of govern-ment agents want to take public notice advertisements out of newspapers and publish them on government websites? Why would they do that you might ask? To save money is their rea-son (although any actual savings is debatable) the real question we should all be asking is what would that mean to us?

If a big box store decides t o b u i l d i n Polk County, purchases large tracts of land and applies for rezoning, do you feel comfort-able that the notice will only on a government website? Are you comfortable with your only heads up being by either check-ing out the government website or by signing up for an email alert?

Have you visited a govern-ment website lately? If you are among the few who did was it easy to maneuver through and find the information you were looking for, was it current and up to date? Chances are the an-swer is a resounding no. Who will police these government websites and be held account-able when there are errors or omissions?

Bigger question, how much do you trust your government to be forthcoming?

Just last month NC state senator Tommy Tucker was so angry at being questioned by a North Carolina publisher about a committee vote that sent a public notice bill to the Senate floor,

he told the publisher, “I am the senator. You are the citizen. You need to be quiet.”

If an elected government leader will tell a newspaper publisher, who has the ability to tell the world, to sit down and be quiet can you imagine what he will say to you when you learn of an impending highway that will cut through your family farm? I guess you should have looked at

the government website.

What about those in our c o m m u n i t y who a re no t computer liter-

ate or don’t have Internet access? When I asked the question I was told by one government representative, “they can go to the library.” Really? They might have access at the library, but the idea that they will make regular trips to the library to check a government website for public notices is just downright laughable. In fact, it’s laughable for most of us and still doesn’t address the situation of those who are not computer literate.

Newspapers get the word out. Even if you don’t read the paper or peruse the public notices, chances are someone in the com-munity will see it and alert you. What are the chances they’ll be surfing a government website?

Call Representative Chris Whitmire at 919-715-4466 and Senator Ralph Hise at 919-733-3460 and tell them you have the right to know and to keep public notices where they belong – in newspapers where the public notices.

Publisher’s Notebookby Betty Ramsey

West Point Baptist Church in Rutherfordton will sponsor Operation Inasmuch on Saturday, May 18 from a.m. – noon. Free services will be offered, including car care, car wash, clothes closet and food give-away (as long as

supplies last). West Point Baptist is located at 1160 Union Road in Rutherfordton.

For more information call church office at 828-287-0165.

- article submittedby Sheree Crowder

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The Tryon Daily BulletinJoin Downtown Tryon on May

11 from 5-8 p.m. for the second monthly Gallery Trot of 2013. Galleries and business will open their doors on the second Saturday of every month through October for extended hours welcoming “Trotters” with a variety of items to peruse and purchase. Find the perfect gift for Mom while in one of the many galleries and busi-nesses in the downtown area.

T h e P o l k County High School Band will play in the center of town; paid for with funds from Polk County Community Foundation.

There will be a juried sculpture show at Tryon Fine Arts Cen-ter featuring work of sculptors throughout the southeast. Pieces will be on display in Gallery I and the lobby as well as outdoors in the newly remodeled campus.

New View Realty at 285 North Trade Street in Tryon will have a sampling of home brewed beers made especially for the Gallery Trots. Sip and enjoy new artwork from Jim Shackelford and Linda Hudgins.

Bill the Blacksmith will offer hands-on experience at the Saluda Forge on Ola Mae Drive above Trade Street. Bill says, “I always try to offer the opportunity to have someone experience the joy of striking hot metal for themselves.” Besides the demonstrations at the forge, the Gallery next door will have work of local artists and refreshments.

Vines and Stuff Gift Shop in Shops of Tryon on Trade Street will feature work from Little Mountain Pottery and hand-turned wood bowls by Jim Mellberg. Also enjoy samplings of gourmet treats while browsing for those last minute Mother’s Day gifts.

The Depot Room at Millard & Company at the railroad crossing in the center of town is displaying 20 years of poster design in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Blue Ridge Barbeque Festival, just in

time for the Gallery Trot on May 11. The festival is one of several nationally known local traditions so whet your appetite by stopping by to view these posters.

Thompson Art and Garden Gallery on Palmer Street will present The Art of Outdoor Liv-ing. The Thompsons represent 38 local artists in the gallery and carry Kingsley-Bate Outdoor Furniture,

Pawley’s Island Hammocks and more.

Skyuka Fine Art on Trade S t r e e t w i l l have a drawing to win a char-coal portrait by

Richard Christian Nelson. Nelson, owner of Skyuka Fine Art, is an internationally recognized and award-winning portrait artist. Most recently, Nelson won 5th place in the “Portrait Society of America's 2013 International Competition” where thousands of entries from around the world were narrowed down to 20, and then 10. Nelson has also won first place in the “Member's Only Competition-Commissioned Por-traits,” a “Certificate of Excel-lence", and an “Honorary Men-tion” from the Portrait Society of America; where he has also served on their faculty.

Tickets are on sale now or can be purchased the night of the Gal-lery Trot. There will be a second ticket drawn for a certificate of 50 percent off of a commissioned portrait as well. Contact Kim Nelson to buy your tickets via email [email protected], or phone 828-817-3783.

Maps of all the locations on the Trot will be available in each of the Tryon area locations.

Other businesses participating in the Trot will be Terra on Trade, the Book Shelf, Ferullo Studio, Green River Gallery, 1906 Pine Crest Inn, Tryon Arts and Crafts, Tryon Painters and Sculptors, and Upstairs Artspace. For more information, contact [email protected].

- article submitted

Tryon Holds Second TROT 2013

Want to go? What: TROT

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locally! Developing CharactersInstructor: Brittany Hampton

TokarWriters must know their

characters in order to tell a compelling story, one that can be believed by readers and remembered. Using creative ideas, techniques and exercises, writers will leave this course with a better understanding of character development.

Four weeks/Four sessions/Four hours

Mondays: May 6 - 27, 4 -5 p.m.

The Art and Craft of Flash Fiction

Instructor: Darlene CahQuick fiction. Sudden fic-

tion. The short-short. Flash fiction goes by many names and many definitions. Stories vary in length from six words to a thousand. Some are traditional stories with a clear beginning, middle and end. Others are haunting vignettes, a brief look at one moment in time — a flash. They’re challenging and fun to write, and in this sound bite world, they’re more popular than ever. In this workshop for beginner and more experienced writers, you’ll create flash sto-ries through in-class exercises and at-home assignments, read your stories aloud in class and experience peer critique and encouragement in a supportive atmosphere. You’ll examine the craft of writing flash by read-ing and discussing published flash stories, and learn how to find possible markets for your work. This course description is longer than some flash stories.

Four weeks/four sessions/six hours

Tuesdays: May 7 – 28; July 9 – 30, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Three weeks/three sessions/nine hours

In-Class WritingInstructor: Brittany Hampton

TokarJoin us for a couple sessions

of in-class writing. You’ll use

writing prompts to write both in and out of your writing comfort zone. This course is a place to find inspiration and share with others. It would be a great fit for serious writers looking for a break from their current proj-ect or even hoping to find new ideas for a story in progress, while also being a good choice for people who simply enjoy writing for fun or trying out new creative outlets. No pressure, no homework, just two sessions of prompt writing followed by reading and discussion.

Two weeks/two sessions/four hours

Mondays: May 13 - 20, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

More In-Class WritingInstructor: Brittany Hampton

TokarJoin us for more in-class

writing. Each session will in-clude writing exercises, time to share what was written in class, and discussion. This course picks up after the first course of in-class writing ends for those who want to continue writing with a group. During this four-week session, we’ll look a bit closer at classic examples of writing and work with ideas gained from published works.

Four weeks/four sessions/eight hours

Mondays: May 27 – June 17, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Room 118

Reading like WritersInstructor: Brittany Hampton

TokarIn this class we will look

at short published works and excerpts of fiction and non-fiction, and then discuss these works as writers. Class mem-bers will also be invited to share short pieces of their own work with the class to be followed up by discussion, suggestions, encouragement, and friendly critique.

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Writing Your StoryInstructor: Brittany Hampton

TokarDo you want to write your

own story? Whether you have a specific event or time in your life to get down on paper, or if you want to record the story of your life for family or for publi-cation, this class will be devoted to helping you find a strong beginning, a fitting tone, and a clear, compelling voice. The class will include instructor led discussion and in-class writing exercises, as well as sugges-tions for at-home writing.

Four weeks/four sessions/eight hours

Mondays: June 2 4 – July 15, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

About our instructors:Darlene Cah discovered

flash fiction in the early 90s, signed up for an online course and published her first story shortly afterwards. Her sto-ries have appeared in print and online journals including, Mindprints, Staccato Fiction, Smokelong Quarterly and Wil-derness House Literary Review, among others.

Brittany Hampton Tokar re-ceived her bachelor of science from the College of Charleston and her MFA in Creative Writ-ing from Queens University in Charlotte. She was honored with the James Still Award for Fiction at the Mountain Heri-tage Literary Festival in 2006 and the Plattner Award, Appala-chian Heritage, “for having one of the most outstanding pieces of fiction in the four 2006 issues of Appalachian Heritage.”

Summer 2013 class bro-chures are available at ICC Polk Center in Columbus and online at www.isothermal.edu/learnstuffpolk. Please call 828-894-3092 for more details on these and other classes being offered or to register.

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The Royal Tea Party held at Holy Cross on Friday, May 3 was a wonderful success. More than 80 ladies and gentlemen attended, bringing mounds of baby gifts and supplies. The tea party/baby shower was a benefit for the Safety Net Program of the Polk County Partnership for Children and to replenish the Holy Cross Outreach Fund. Guest enjoyed delicious sweets and savories prepared by Holy Cross parishioners, along with authentic English tea on exquisite china. The hostess was Pam Stone and guest included a contingent from Laurel Hurst. See www.tryondailybulletin.com for more photos. (photo submitted by Wanda May)

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Folks come to Polk County from all over for equestrian activi-ties both to compete and to enjoy the action.

Now there is another reason for riders and spectators to come to our area for equestrian fun. The Friends of FENCE Open Horse Show will entertain on May 11 at the Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE) Show Grounds, located at 3381 Hunting Country Rd. in Tryon.

This show will feature riding styles from western to hunt seat and equines from mules to Ice-landics and many other breeds.

“Our area is home to a great di-versity of horses and riders and this is an opportunity for all to come out, show off their hard work and have a fun time with mom,” said FENCE executive director Carrie Knox. Friends of FENCE Open Show committee member, Sally Rock elaborated.

“This show is exciting because it introduces a new element of competition for FENCE. There literally is something for almost every rider,” she said. “At our last show, the adult high point award was won by a champion mule from Raleigh named Queen Elizabeth.”

Plans for the series of Open Shows (another is planned for Nov. 2), include showcasing unusual equine breeds. Last year’s show presented mules. The upcoming May show features Icelandic Hors-es. The fall show plans to feature miniature horses, known as minis. Mothers will also be featured at the

May 11 show in honor of Mother’s Day. A fun event planned for the day is the mothers Lead line class. Moms will be in the saddle and kids will be on the ground lead-ing moms around the arena in a reversal of typical roles. The Ranch Horse Pleasure class will be an-other unusual event. Part obstacle course, part precision movements and all partnership between horse and rider, this event will test horses and riders over a course of typical cowboy/ranch activities.

Open Horse Shows are just one new event being held at the well-known FENCE Equestrian venue. Other new events for FENCE include dog training clinics, warm-blood (a generic term for European horse breeds) kuerings (special judged events to determine a warmblood horse’s eligibility for registration into breeds such as Friesian), western horsemanship clinics and more.

FENCE is actively seeking to expand usage of its extensive facilities and welcomes inquiries about its facilities. Additionally, FENCE offers horse, art, science and nature day camps and hosts an Annual Earth Day event that teaches sustainability and tech-niques for living in harmony with nature.

The Foothills Equestrian Nature Center’s mission is to provide facilities and focus for educa-tion, recreation and preservation in nature studies and equestrian activities with the aim of enhanc-ing these endeavors to enrich the

FENCE to host Open Horse Show May 11

quality of life for the community. For more information, about

FENCE programs and projects call

828-859-9021 or www.fence.org.– article submitted

by Carrie Knox

Top: Paso Finos strut their stuff at FENCE. Bottom: Awards ready for the show. (photos submitted)

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Ernest, I haven’t forgotten youLast week’s column was an

example of why many cases are not told, but tucked in the middle was Ernest, whose tale I promised to tell.

Ernest is a 1-year-old Boxer-Pit mix stray who was brought to Foothills Humane Society with injuries, possibly struck by a car. Limping and in obvious pain, he was sent to Landrum vet for x-rays and an evaluation.

The brave little guy was thumping his tail as if pain was just part of life.

“I’ll trade it for whoever will love me,” it seemed he was saying. I sat in his cage and allowed him to climb on my lap as I loved him up and spoke to him. “Aunt Lani sent me to check on you Ernie. I’ll do all I can to help you get better,” I told him, giving him my custom-ary kiss between the eyes before I left to take care of other business.

Late that afternoon I got back to Landrum to walk Soldier and c h e c k w i t h Tommy Maiolo on Ernie’s sta-tus.

“Lani’s try-ing to reach you,” Tommy said, “He has an older injury higher up that I don’t think should be touched and a deep fracture in his right femur that needs a specialist attention.” “Where is he now doc?” I asked. “Sweet dog,” Tommy answered, “we sent him back to the shelter with pain meds.”

Off I went to the shelter ad after visiting Ernest to reassure my promise, I spoke with Lani.

“He needs help Lennie; do you have the funds to send him Upstate?”

“I think so Bulldog, call Kathy Toomey to make sure and then have the x-rays sent to Dr. Al-len, Tommy says it should be done soon.” “How much do you think it will cost?” Lani asked. “Probably $3,500 to $4,000 if past experience is any judge. One more thing Lani, I’m super busy, a staff member or a volunteer will have to take Ernest if all is approved.”

I received calls from Kathy Toomey, FHS and Upstate specialists informing me that Ernest was scheduled for the operation at 10:30 a.m. I met with Pete and Zelda Howell at 8 a.m. and thanked them for taking Ernest to the specialists. “No problem Lennie, it’s an honor

to meet you and to help with one of your cases.” After hugs I helped them get Ernest into the

cage, giving him a kiss for good luck. I then handed them an en-velope to give to Dr. Keith Allen.

That evening Dr. Allen called me.

“The operation went well, he’ll heal perfectly. We had to scrape some old scare tissue and the fractured femur was at least two months old.” “That poor boy,” I said, nearly breaking out in tears from the injustice.

“He’s a trooper, Lennie,” Keith said, trying to lighten the situation. “I think the fact that we neutered him bothered him more than the operation.” “You’re a good man, doc.” “Yeah,” Keith said laugh-ing, “I got your note.” “I can’t get Ernest tomorrow, but I can be there first thing Friday morning.” “No problem Lennie, an extra day might be good for him.” “You’re the best Keith.” “Right back at you,” he laughed as we hung up.

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Friday morning to pick up Er-nest. Keith was in surgery, so a younger staff member met us. “We all know about you Mr. Riz-zo, Dr. Allen sends his regards.” I laughed, “Tell Keith that won’t save him from a man hug next time I see him.”

Dr. Allen had called me the n igh t before to g ive me an update on Ernes t . “How much did Dr. Brandon quote you Lennie?” “He said it should run around $4,000 Keith.” “Your fee will be just under $2, 400,” Keith said. I tearfully gasped, “Oh God bless you doc.” Keith, who can get emotional himself, said “Hush up and just come and get your dog.”

Many other things occurred for Ernest up to this point. Back at Landrum vet for a week, another trip Upstate for x-ray check (all’s well) and now at FHS recouping and waiting for a forever home.

You may wish to know what was in the letter I sent to Dr. Allen. I simply stated how much I ap-preciate our friendship and begged for as much help he could give on Ernie’s fee so that I could help oth-ers. Oh, and I also sent the story of Spike, the little Chihuahua whose jaw he saved.

All of you who know me, know quite well when it comes to my kids and their welfare, I don’t have any shame. So thanks for putting up with me all these years and thanks for listening.

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828-859-6356John & Diane Cash

“For small creatures such as we the vastness is bearable only through love.”

~ Carl Sagan Out in the garden, fragrant irises

bloom, delicate petals bruised by weekend rain, but resolute to enjoy their moment of glory. Many of mine came from my mother's gar-den: Mother's Day is this Sunday, and I find myself remembering her among those hardy iris blooms.

My mother grew up in the throes of the Great Depression: her family grew and picked cot-ton and had a truck farm, working fields with a mule and plow. At Christmas, they were lucky to have an orange. My grandmother did laundry in large cast iron pots with homemade lye soap. Water came from a spring or hand-dug well. There was no plumbing: just an outhouse, and you always looked before using ... just in case a black widow was lurking in the dark.

Over the years, my mother and I had a rocky relationship, but I know she loved me: my innate toughness and love of nature comes from her. We walked many a field gathering creasy greens, watching birds, hunting arrowheads, wander-ing paths and old logging roads through forests where old gold mines and Indian mounds were.

Her flower gardens were the envy of many: although when I was growing up, it was not exactly my cup of tea to help mow acres of

lawn, haul mulch, water and weed. We kids were not allowed to sit in front of the television all day: al-though we got to watch Perry Ma-son, Walt Disney and I Love Lucy, if we behaved, and sometimes cartoons on Saturday morning IF we'd cleaned our rooms.

She knew how to trap rabbits, fish, set a bro-ken bone, shoot a rifle, iron laun-dry, sew with-out a pattern, entertain as if she was in the White House, balance a budget, read, crochet and drive like a bullet. She knew how to find the North Star, had been close to polar bears, watched Eskimo whale hunts, been to the Artic Circle and watched Alaska’s Northern Lights in Point Bar-row. She believed in equal rights. She loved Elvis, Johnny Horton, Johnny Cash and dancing. When cleaning, she’d hum or sing old church hymns from her child-hood, with an angel’s voice. Her temper was Irish as was her red hair. Hickory switches were her weapon of choice with three kids; and she'd make you cut your own. She bought herself a full-length mink coat when I was 12, and loved big gaudy diamonds. She had a compost heap, recycled, loved good coffee and was a voracious reader. As a young woman, she'd

worked at a WWII ammunitions plant, and then headed to Macon, Georgia for her nursing degree. Going to Alaska as a young nurse, she left behind the red clay fields of the South. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers, past and present out there who make this world go round.

Saluda Tail-gate Market starts at 4:30 p.m. at the city parking lot off Main Street. Of-ferings through-out the growing

season include fresh vegetables, meat, fruit, honey, baked items, plants and much more. Many Sa-luda businesses will stay open later on Friday, so you can stop by after tailgate marketing!

Saluda Welcome Table is ev-ery Tuesday, dinner will be served from 5:30 -7 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Saluda United Methodist Church. All welcome; donations accepted.

Saluda Community Land Trust (SCLT) meets May 15, 5 p.m. at the Pavilion at McCreery Park; SCLT's phone is 828-749-1560; (website: saludaclt.org). Join SCLT for an open house at Twin Lakes, May 26th from 12-5 p.m. and see how the work at the lakes is coming along!

Art Notes: Don't forget to mark your calendar for the Saluda Arts

Festival on May 18. Live music, art and fun in our small town with a big heart! There'll be great food from local restaurants available: so plan on spending the day with us. Stoney Lamar's exhibit continues to September at Asheville Art Museum — I enjoyed seeing it last week. Stoney, Dale McEntire, Mark Gardener, Shane Varnadore, Susie Welsh -all from Saluda, are represented in the Sculpture Show at the Tryon Fine Arts Center. Congratulations to Mark who won third place.

Saluda artists who want to participate in the Saluda Open Studio Tour in October are invited to come to an organizational meet-ing at Richard Baker's studio on Church Street, May 11 at 10 a.m. If interested, contact Robin Kirby at 828-749-3723 or [email protected].

Happy May birthday to Amy Copeland, Corinne Gerwe, Mark Jackson, Cary Pace, Lisa Hipp, Trevor Young, Jemme Latell, Paul Marion, Joe Brown, Jesse Thomas, Margaret Sease and Lynn Cass. Please add your birthday to the list.

Saluda get-well wishes and love go to Melanie Talbot.

Thank you, dear readers for reading this column. Keep in mind if you have something of note; feel free to contact me at [email protected]; or 749-1153. You may also visit my website at bonnie-bardos.com

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Notationsby Bonnie Bardos

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month. The evenings will also be filled with live entertain-ment and refreshments. Find Tryon Gallery Trot on face-book or email skyukafineart.com for more information.

SundayBilly Jonas performs at

TFAC, Billy Jonas, Parents Choice Award-winning per-former, will be presented on Sunday, May 12 at 3 p.m. as part of Tryon Fine Arts Centers Family Series. Ticket prices for this event do not cover the cost of the event and TFAC’s ability to offer quality performances for the community depends on dona-tions to the annual fund. For information or to donate, call 828-859-8322 or visit www.tryonarts.org.

MondayPolk County Mobile

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

Saluda Center, Mondays, chair exercise, 9:30 a.m.; line dance, 12:30 p.m.; Saluda Du-plicate Bridge, 1:30 p.m. 828-749-9245. For more activities, email [email protected] or visit www.saluda.com.

The Meeting Place Senior Center Mondays, chair ex-ercise, 9:30 a.m.; line dance, 12:30 p.m.; Saluda Duplicate Bridge, 1:30 p.m. 828-749-9245. For more activities, email [email protected] or visit www.saluda.com.

Christian Fellowship Luncheon TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mondays except holidays, noon - 1 p.m.; food, fellow-ship and discussion of is-sues; interdenominational. 859-5051.

Submit Curb Reporter items at least two days prior to publication. Items must include a name and telephone number. Items will be printed as space allows.

Dear Savvy Senior,What types of new home tech-

nologies can you recommend to help me keep tabs on my elderly mother? She lives alone, about an hour’s drive from me, and I worry about her safety.

Concerned Daughter

Dear Concerned,Helping an aging parent remain

independent and living in their own home has become a little easier in recent years, thanks to a host of new and improved assistive technology products. Here are some top rated options you should know about.

Medical alertsIf you’re worrying about your

mom falling and needing help, one of the most frequently used products over the years for seniors living alone is a medical alert device – also known as a personal emergency response system, or PERS.

These devices provide a wear-able “SOS” button – typically in the form of a necklace pendent or bracelet – and a base station that connects to the home phone line.

At the press of a button, your mom could call and talk to a trained operator through the system’s base station receiver which works like a powerful speaker phone. The operator will find out what’s wrong, and will notify family members, a neighbor, friend or emergency services as needed.

If you’re interested in this, there are dozens of services to choose from including the Philips Lifeline (lifelinesys.com, 800-380-3111) which is the most widely used medical alert service in the U.S. and costs around $35 per month.

Phillips also offers a new Auto Alert option (for $48 per month) that has fall detection sensors in the SOS button that can automatically sum-mon help without your mom ever having to press a button. This is helpful because many seniors after a fall become confused or disori-ented and forget to press the button.

If you’re interested in a more budget-friendly option, consider an unmonitored medical alert like the new VTech CareLine Home Safety Telephone System for $120 (vtechphones.com), which doesn’t require professional monitoring services, therefore has no monthly monitoring fees.

Or, to deal with falls or health emergencies that happen outside the home, there are mobile-alert GPS products now available that work anywhere. To find these, see GreatCall.com, MobileHelpNow.com and PhilipsLifelineGoSafe.com.

Monitoring systemsAnother more sophisticated

technology for keeping tabs on your mom is with a home monitor-ing system. These systems will let you know whether she is waking up and going to bed on time, eating properly, showering and taking her medicine.

They work through small wire-less sensors (not cameras) placed in key locations throughout the home. The sensors will track her movements, learning her daily ac-tivity patterns and routines, and will notify you or other family members via text message, email or phone if something out of the ordinary

is happening. For instance, if she went to the bathroom and didn’t leave it could indicate a fall or other emergency.

You can also check up on her patterns anytime you want through the system’s password-protected website. And for additional protec-tion, most services offer SOS call buttons as well that can be placed around the house, or worn.

Some good companies that offer these services are BeClose (be-close.com, 866-574-1784), which runs $399 or $499 for the sensors, plus a $69 monthly service fee if paid a year in advance. And Grand-Care Systems (grandcare.com, 262-338-6147), which adds a fan-tastic social component – through a senior-friendly computer – to go along with the activity monitoring. GrandCare leases for $150 to $300 per month.

Medication managementIf you want to make sure your

mom is keeping up with her medi-cations, there are medication man-agement devices you can now rent, that will dispense her medicine on schedule, provide constant remind-ers, and even notify you if her medicine is not taken. Two prod-ucts that offer this are MedMinder (medminder.com, 888-633-6463), which rents for $40 per month, and the Philips Medication Dispensing Service (managemypills.com, 888-632-3261) that costs $75/month.

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

Assistive technologies to help elderly seniors stay at home

Savvy Senior

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Tryon Fine Arts Center hosted an opening reception for Sculp-ture 2013, a juried show and sale, on Saturday, May 4.

Work from more than 40 sculptors is exhibited in the Mahler Room, the lobby and throughout the new gardens and amphitheater.

Juror Sherry Masters chose winners of TFAC’s first com-petitive exhibit, basing her choice on design, execution, detail, originality, installation and the wow factor. Masters said, “The entries were so strong, I realized I’d have a very hard decision

Adam Adcock from Banner Elk, N.C. won first place with “Seed in Flight.” (photo submitted)

Winners of TFAC Juried Sculpture Show announcedahead of me.”

Placing first in the show is the outdoor sculpture “Seed in Flight” by Adam Adcock from Banner Elk, N.C.

Dustin Farnsworth, currently living and working in Penland School of Craft, won second place with “The Understood Weight.”

Mark Gardner of Saluda won third place with his entry, “Boat Form.”

L a u r e l H u r s t / L a u r e l Woods, Main Street Financial Group and an anonymous do-nor sponsored the cash priz-

es, which totaled $1,800. Sculpture 2013 is on display through May 30 during regular business hours at Tryon Fine Arts Center.

For more information, please call 828-859-8322.

– article submitted by Marianne Carruth

“The entries were so strong, I realized I’d have a very hard decision ahead of me.”

-- Sherry Masters

The Polk County Bookmobile is a free service to all of Polk County.

On the bookmobile you will find fiction, non-fiction, large print books, children books, young adult and paperback books.

You can even get a library card at the bookmobile. If you know of an area that would benefit from the bookmobile, call 894-8721 ext. 225 or email rowens@polklibrary.

com. Columbus/Tryon – May 159 – 10 a.m. Virtual College10:30-11 a.m. Windwood

DriveTryon – May 169:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Oak Hill

apartments2:15-3:30 p.m. White Oak

Manor3:30-5 p.m. White Oak Manor

apartments

Green Creek – May 229:15-10 a.m. Mill Spring Ag

Center10:15-10:45 a.m. Polk County

High School11:15-11:45 a.m. Good Earth

Lane1-2 p.m. Green Creek Family

Life Center / Meeting Place No. 22:15-4 p.m. John Smith Rd.

– article submittedby Rita Owens

Bookmobile schedule for last part of May

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