daily bulletin 12-07-11

TodayPolk County Mobile Recy-

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

Saluda Center , Monday activities include Line Dancing at 12:30 p.m. For more infor-mation visit Saluda.com.

The Meeting Place Senior Center, Monday activities include senior fitness, 11 a.m., Bingo or bead class, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001.

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

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

Isothermal Community College will host a panel dis-cussion and Q&A: “Identifying Stress Triggers and Providing Strategies to Help You and Your Family at Holiday Time” on Monday, Dec. 6 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Free pizza dinner at 5:30 p.m., discussion from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free childcare.

Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties

Vol. 83 / No. 212 Tryon, N.C. 28782 Monday, December 6, 2010 Only 50 cents

The World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper

No moratorium in Tryon, page 6

Tryon Daily Bulletin

(Continued on page 2)

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

10 for 10

Austin Yelton, 10 years old, displays the trophy 10-point buck he took last week while hunting wi th h is father, Cleve Yelton, in Green Creek. (photo submitted)

New Polk chair could break traditionNew commissioners, sheriff to be sworn in at meeting tonightby Leah Justice

Many residents began specu-lating weeks ago as to whether Polk commissioners will break a long-standing tradition of ap-pointing the high voter getter as chairman.

Newly elected county com-missioners Ted Owens (R), who

was the high vote getter last month, Ray Gasperson (D) and Tom Pack (R) will be sworn in tonight along with Polk County Sheriff Donald Hill.

Polk County has most years appointed the high vote getter as chair of the board of commission-ers. This year could be different, though, because Democrats hold a majority on the board.

Commissioners and commis-sioner elects received a petition last week from some Saluda

residents urging the board to stick with tradition.

“We the undersigned un-derstand that the Polk County Board of Commissioners has followed a tradition for some time of appointing the commis-sioner with the highest number of votes received in the latest election, as the chairman of the commission,” stated the petition signed by six Saluda residents.


tryon daily Bulletin / the World’s smallest daily neWspaper monday, deCemBer 06, 2010

Local Weather

Today: Mostly sunny, with 10 percent chance of rain. High 41, low 21.

Tuesday: Sunny, with no chance of rain. High 40, low 24.

Thursday’s weather was: High 48, low 32, no rain.

Forecast: Today Tomorrow

Mostly sunny Sunny

MoonPhase

• Calendar(Continued from page 1)

Free blood pressure and glucose screenings by Allied Health/ICC students.

Harmon Field Board of Supervisors will meet Monday, Dec. 6, 5:30 p.m., Harmon Field cabin. Public welcome. 828-859-6655.

Friends of Harmon Field board of directors will meet Monday, Dec. 6, 6:30 p.m., Har-mon Field cabin. Lorna Dever, 828-894-3370 or Meg Rogers, 828-859-6655.

Al Anon: Green Creek meets at the Green Creek Community Center Mondays, 6 p.m., 828-817-6675.

Male Anger Management Intervention/Education Pro-gram, Mondays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340.

Green Greek Community Center Christian Wisdom Cir-cle for friends and families of alcoholics/addicts, Monday 7:15 p.m. 828-817-6675.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 8 p.m., Columbus Presbyterian Church.

TuesdayPolk County Mobile Re-

cycling Unit, Tuesdays, Ozone

Drive and Hwy. 176, Saluda, 7 a.m.-noon.

Hospice of the Carolina Foothills daytime grief sup-port group, first Tuesday each month, noon, Hospice Center behind St. Luke’s Hospital. For anyone grieving the death of a loved one. No charge to attend; newcomers welcome. 828-894-7000, 800-617-7132, [email protected].

Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, We Care informal social group for women coping with loss. Open to newcomers, Tuesdays, 9 a.m. at TJ’s Cafe in Tryon. Shannon Slater, 828-894-7000.

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

Saluda Center, Bridge, Tuesdays, 10 a.m., chair exer-cise, 2:30 p.m. 828-749-9245. For more activities, email [email protected] or visit www.saluda.com.

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

Polk County Library, Pre-school Storytime, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Free. All area chil-dren and caregivers welcome. Caregiver must remain with child.

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

Hospice of the Carolina Foothills holds its Daytime Grief Support Group Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 12-1 p.m. at the Hospice Center behind St Luke’s. No registration or charge to attend and newcomers are welcome. Drinks and dessert provided. Contact Shannon Slater at 828-894-7000 or 800-617-7132 or [email protected].

Cracker Barrel, 1 p.m. Tues-days, conference room, Congre-gational Church.

Polk County Historical As-sociation will hold its annual Christmas Musicale program at the Polk Campus of ICC on

Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 2:30 p.m. All are welcome.

Saluda Business Associ-ation, first Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m., top floor, public library. 828-749-3444.

Foothills Autism/Asperg-er’s Parent Support Group, first Tuesday, 6 p.m., Polk Coun-ty Library community room (Columbus).

Autism Society of North Carolina will present a Work-shop for Siblings Tuesday, Dec. 7, 6-8 p.m. at the Polk County Public Library community room in Columbus. Open to all parents and siblings of those who are on the autistic spectrum.

American Legion and Amer-ican Legion Auxiliary will have a Joint Supper and Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Meat will be provided. Bring a covered dish. Questions? Call Jan Rasmussen at 828-894-3566.

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

Foothills Knitting Guild, first Tuesday of each month, North Woods Farm Fiber and Yarn, 221 North Main Street, Campobello, 7 p.m.

American Legion, Polk County Memorial Post 250, first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., 43 Depot Street, Tryon.

WednesdayPolk County Mobile Recy-

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

The Meeting Place Senior Center, Wednesday activities include Tai Chi, 9 a.m.; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; Italian Club Meeting (Buon Giorno), 10 a.m.; senior fitness, 10 a.m. bingo or bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Medication Assis-tance Program, 9 a.m. to noon. 828-894-0001.

Saluda Center, Wednesday activities, Trash Train, dominoes game, 10 a.m., gentle Yin yoga 12:30 p.m. 828-749-9245.

Tryon Kiwanis Club meets Wednesdays, noon, Congrega-tional Church, 210 Melrose Ave., Tryon.

Tryon Christmas parade, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 5 p.m., in downtown Tryon.

Male Anger Management Intervention/Education Pro-gram, Wednesdays, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340.

ThursdayPolk County Mobile Recy-

cling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m. - noon, old Searcy Mill parking lot, Hwy. 108, Columbus.

Please submit Curb Re-porter items in writing at least two days prior to publication. Items must include a name and telephone number of a contact person. Items will be printed in order by date of event, as space allows.

OBITUARIESRuby "Cricket" Almeta Kalogerakis, p. xx

THE TRYON DAILY BULLETIN (USPS 643-360) is published daily except Saturdays and Sundays for $60 per year by Tryon Newsmedia LLC, 16 N. Trade St., Tryon, NC 28782-6656. Periodicals postage paid at Tryon, North Carolina 28782 and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Tryon Newsmedia LLC., 16 N Trade St., Tryon, NC 28782-6656.

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

www.tryondailybulletin.com

NewMoon

monday, deCemBer 06, 2010 tryon daily Bulletin / the World’s smallest daily neWspaper page 3

STLUKEH - page 102

3x4 12/3 SLHO-040219

AnimAls on A Toy runIn addition to the many stuffed animals brought by the hundreds of motorcyclists who participated in the Polk County Toy Run last Saturday, one cyclist brought a live bird (below), although it was not donated as a gift. The annual Toy Run donates toys and raises funds for the needy, which are distributed throughout the county by the Polk County Department of Social Services, Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry and Steps To HOPE. Motorcyclists began in Saluda and rode through Tryon, Landrum and around to Mill Spring and ended up dropping off toys at the Polk County Courthouse. (photos by Leah Justice)

Tryon Christmas parade Wednesday

Tryon will hold its annual Christmas parade Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 5 p.m.

The parade will travel through downtown Tryon and will feature many participants from area businesses and organizations, high school bands and local fire departments. Of course, Santa's sleigh will be a highlight of the parade. Children can also visit Santa after the parade at the Tryon Fire Department.

Anyone who wants to be part of the parade is welcome; there is no charge to participate.

All participants should line up at 4:15 p.m. on New Market Road behind Sidestreet Pizza & Pasta.

For more information, call 828-859-9566.


• Polk chair(Continued from page 1)

Read the Bulletin for the latest local news

landrug - page 28

2x58/13, M tfn

864-457-2401104 W. RutheRfoRd Rd. • LandRum • 800-368-7552

mon - fRi 9-6 • Sat 8:30-1

Landrum Drug

Let us become your Personal Pharmacy!

• Knowledgeable, helpful staff

• All drug plans gladly accepted

• Good prices

• Drive-up window

• Home healthcare supplies

Give us a try...you'll be glad you did!

2x5Change for 1/5, M tfnLDRU-023815

864-457-2401104 W. RutheRfoRd Rd. • LandRum • 800-368-7552

mon - fRi 9-6 • Sat 8:30-1

Landrum Drug

Let us become your Personal Pharmacy!

• Free delivery to Landrum area• Knowledgeable, helpful staff• All drug plans gladly accepted• Good prices• Drive-up window• Home healthcare supplies

Give us a try...you'll be glad you did!

LD

RU

-023

815

Kathleens - page 61

Holiday HoursOpen til 7pm on Thursdays

Sundays 1-4pm98 N. Trade St. Tryon, NC • next to Goodyear Florist

2x212/2,6,13,20KIlh-040321

KIlh-040321

98 N. Trade St. Tryon, NC • next to Goodyear Florist

2x212/2,7,14,21KIlh-040322

attention Grammasand Grampas

Kathleen's has has NEWplush hand puppets!!

PuPnTub- page 3

2x210/12PuPn-023721

PuPn

-023721

“We also understand by ru-mor that this tradition, for some reason, will not be honored for the current appointment. We request that this time-honored tradition be followed for the appointment of chairman at the next scheduled Polk County Board of Commissioner’s meet-ing.”

Following the 2006 election, Owens and Pack, both Repub-licans, did not vote for the top vote getter, Tommy Melton, then a Democrat.

Melton went on to be ap-pointed chair by gaining three votes, one from himself, one from then-Democrat Warren Watson and one from Republi-can Harry Denton. Denton said at the time he felt he should do the right thing and vote for the

high vote getter. Pack was appointed vice-

chair in 2006, with votes from himself, Owens and Denton.

Melton and Watson later changed their party to Unaffili-ated, and both lost in this year’s election.

The current chair is Cindy Walker (D), who has held the position for two years but could step down tonight. Gasperson currently holds the vice-chair position and was the only in-cumbent to retain his seat this year. Commissioner Renée McDermott (D) also holds a seat.

Owens and Gasperson each won four-year terms on the board last month. Owens won by 205 votes over Gasperson for the top vote-getter, with 3,630 and 3,425 votes respectively. Pack won a two-year term, be-ing just 36 votes behind Gasper-

son with 3,389 votes. Owens was the top vote getter in five of Polk’s seven precincts.

The current board of commis-sioners, which includes Melton, Gasperson, McDermott, Walker and Watson will open the meet-ing tonight to handle a couple of minor items of business along with outgoing speeches and plaques. The new board will then take over after the swear-ing-in ceremony and choose a chair and vice-chair.

Another appointment to be made tonight is county attor-ney. The current attorney, Mike Egan, has served the past several months on an interim basis. The new board will vote on whether to appoint Egan as the perma-nent attorney.

The board of commission-ers meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room of the Womack Building in

Workshop for families of autistic children

A workshop will be held Tuesday, Dec . 7 for a l l parents,siblings and educators of those who are on the autistic spectrum, ages 7 and up. The workshop will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the Polk County Public Library Community Room, 1289 W Mills St. in Columbus.

The workshop leader will be Jean Alvarez from the North Carolina Autism Society.

Organizers ask that children with autism not attend the work-shop itself, but the group will provide babysitting service with advance notice.

Read the Tryon Daily Bulletin online: www.tryondailybulletin.com


RuthhOsp - page 62

URGERY:Our surgeons recently achieved the highest patient satisfactionscores in the nation for surgeons treating patients in hospitalsour size.

Specializing in Gall Bladder; Hernia; Breast Cancer; Breast Biopsy;Ultrasonic Biopsy; Colon and Abdominal Cancer; Lung Surgery;Gastroesophagael Reflux Disease; Laparoscopic Sugery.

William Haden, M.D. - Board Certified

Specializing in Non-cardiac Thoracic Surgery; Peripheral VascularSurgery; Venous Disease; Varicose Veins; Breast Mass; BreastCancer; Aortic/Leg Surgery; Artery Replacement; Pacemaker;Thyroid; Facial Skin Cancer; Malignant Melanoma with SentinelNode Procedure; Laparoscopic Surgery

John Skudlarik, M.D. - Board Certified

Specializing in Hernia Surgery; Gallbladder Surgery;Breast Surgery; Intestinal Surgery; Endocrine Surgery-Thyroid Disease; Varicose Vein Ablation; Treatment forGERD; Endoscopy: Colonoscopy, Upper Endoscopy;Evaluation for reflux

Gregg Drabek, M.D. - Board Certified

www.MyRutherfordHospital.com/GeneralSurgery

S With Compassion,Close To Home

(source: Press Ganey Associates)

RUTHERFORD S U R G I C A L A S S O C I A T E S

828-286-1743

4x711/15, 18, 22, 24, 29, 12/2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30RhOs-040017

RhOs-040017

Wellness CenTer To hold 'hAndling holidAy sTress'

Polk Wellness Center’s Jim Nagi talks with Polk High School students at the high school's November Career Fair. PWC will offer a “Handling Holiday Stress” community awareness event on Monday, Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m. at ICC-Polk. (photo submitted)


Naturallightphotography - page 3

Natural Light Photographypeople natureactionevents

650 Dalton Road • Mill Spring, NC 28756

Kirk Gollwitzer864-414-7765

2x2.510/8, 26, 11/5, 18Nalp-039051

Na

lp-0

3905

1

http://naturallightphoto2010.blogspot.com/

TDBPROMO - page 91

Have you had your paper today?

Get TDB in the mail!Call or email for information:

Tryon Daily Bulletin828-859-9151 • [email protected]

We accept Visa • Mastercard • Discover • American Express

Oh, dear…Missed anOtHer

Good Bargain? Get TDB

in the mail!Tryon Daily Bulletin

828-859-9151 subs@tryondailybulletin.

com

I found it in the tDB Classifieds!Buying? Selling?

Call/Email uS!Tryon Daily Bulletin

828-859-9151 • [email protected] • Mastercard • Discover • American Express

Missed anOtHer


in the mail!Tryon Daily Bulletin

828-859-9151 • [email protected] isa • Mastercard • Discover • American Express

Missed anOtHer


in the mail!

Tryon Daily Bulletin828-859-9151

[email protected] N. Trade St., Tryon, NC 28782

Visa • Mastercard • Discover • American Express

MccarrenSupplySouth - page 52

Only 6 Weeks Left To Save 30% on your 2010 tax return

Did you know that a new wood stove qualifies for a 30% tax credit under the stimulus bill? Until Dec 31st

you can take up to $1500 off the bottom line of your 2010 tax return

for the cost of buying and installing a qualified wood stove. But don’t wait, this tax credit expires for good at the end of the year. There’s never been a better time to start saving money!

828-859-0376

2x511/16ncSS-040021

No moratorium in TryonCar business developer withdraws offer for propertyby Leah Justice

Tryon Town Council decided against enacting a moratorium on commercial development but agreed to act quickly to make changes to its zoning regulations, particularly for new commercial construction.

The town held a special meeting Thursday, Dec. 2 that was attended by more than 20 residents. The meeting was jointly held by town council and the town’s board of plan-ning and adjustments regarding whether to enact a moratorium on commercial development.

Tryon Mayor Alan Peoples announced the urgency is no longer as grave because the developer proposing to build a car business at the corner of Chestnut and South Trade Streets took the proposal off the table.

Peoples said the “elephant” in the room at the previous meeting a few days earlier has left the building.

Council also held a spe-cial meeting Tuesday, Nov. 30 to consider a moratorium after town officials met with Bob Payne, who had inquired whether a car business would work on property he had signed a contract to purchase near Chestnut Street.

Council members Tuesday called the joint meeting for last Thursday so the two boards could decide together how to proceed.

Payne sent an email to Tryon fire chief and zoning admin-istrator Joey Davis saying he will no longer be purchasing the property.

“I bought the property after checking with the town man-ager and his staff to ensure I would be in the general busi-ness area and that there would be no problem with proceeding

with my plans,” Payne said in his email.

“Well, I will no longer be moving to Tryon,” Payne said. "I will take my business some-where else. That won’t really make much impact on Tryon, so it’s no threat, but people near and far will know how I was welcomed by the people of Tryon. I will pass the word.”

Council and the board of planning and adjustments did agree to act quickly on strength-ing current regulations for com-mercial development, particu-larly within the town’s general business district (GBD).

The town will likely begin by strengthening an already existing roadway protection overlay district between the railroad tracks and the state line. The target area for protec-tion is between Carolina Drive and downtown, which is the beginning of the town’s central business district (CBD).

Other items to be considered quickly are the town’s current excavation restrictions.

“Going through the excava-tion ordinance the town allows 150 dump truck loads of dirt to be moved,” said councilman Austin Chapman. “You can take down the side of the mountain for that.”

Tryon’s special meeting Nov. 30 followed a public input meeting on Nov. 16, at which the town asked residents to give


“I will take my business somewhere else. That won’t really make much impact on Tryon, so it’s no threat, but people near and far will know how I was welcomed by the people of Tryon. I will pass the word.”

-- Bob Payne


iga - page 10

PRICES EFFECTIVE :MONDAY, December 6 THRU SUNDAY, December 12, 2010.

We Reserve The Right To Limit Quantities And Correct Typographical Errors. No Sales To Dealers.

We Welcome Vouchers And Federal Food Stamps.

STORE HOURS:MONDAY THRU SUNDAY

(8AM-9PM)

DVDRentals

NowAvailable

DOUBLE MANUFACTURER’S COUPONS EVERY DAY

UP TO 50¢

Hometown Owned • Hometown Operated • Hometown ProudWE GLADLY

ACCEPT

Spain, 5-Lb.Box

Seedless & SweetClementines

5.98Ea.

96-Oz. AssortedIGA Ultra Bleach...................98

USA, No WasteBroccoliCrowns................ 1.78Lb.

Mexico, 1-Pint Pkg.

Ripe Grape Tomatoes

2/$4

Peru, Jumbo SweetYellow Onions ..........98Lb.

USA, 5-Lb. BagAll PurposeRed Potatoes.............2.98

370 S. Trade Street, 828-859-9245

27.8 To 33.9-Oz. Select

Excludes DecafFolger’s

ADC Coffee

5.98

20-Ct. 16-Oz.

IGA Plastic

Party Cups

5/$5

14.75-Oz.

Double QWild Salamon...............1.98

8 To 9.5-Oz. AssortedNabiscoSnack Crakers...................2/$5

8-Oz. IGA Whipped Topping.............88

56-Oz. AssortedIGA Ice Cream....................1.68

10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT

Wednesday Only With CouponMUST BE 55 OR OLDER

Assorted Varieties

Locally GrownApples

.78Lb.

12-Pack 12-Oz. Cans

Pepsi ColaProducts

2/$6.888 Rolls

Viva Paper Towels

5.98

64-Oz. Asst.

IGAOrange Juice ...............1.9816-Oz. Non Fat Or Reg.

Morning Fresh FarmsSour Cream ..............1.288-Oz.

IGACream Cheese..................98

USA, Fresh Florida

SweetSunburst

Tangerines

4/$112 Rolls Ultra, Double Or Giant

CottonelleBath Tissue

4.98

TryonTryonTryonTryonTryonTryonTryonTryonTryonTryonTryon Supermarket

Cut Free

WholeRibeye Loins

5.89Lb.

Fresh

Top SirloinSteaks

3.98Lb.

Fresh

New YorkStrip Steaks

5.98Lb.

John Morrell

Smoked SpiralSliced Hams

1.78Lb.

Cut Free

WholeSmoked Hams

1.38Lb.

FreshRibeyeSteaks

6.98Lb.

FreshGroundChuck

1.88Lb.

Cut Free

WholeStrip Loins

4.69Lb.

13.2 To 32.25-Oz. AssortedPalermo’sFrozen Pizza...............3.98

4x10 12/6


• No moratorium(Continued from page 6)

Polk County Library Ad Shell Tyron Daily Bulletin 3 ¾” wide x 5” high

Columbus Library * Saluda Library * Bookmobile * www.polklibrary.org DECEMBER NEWS, EVENTS & PROMOTIONS

** ALL LIBRARY EVENTS ARE FREE **

Please note the Columbus and Saluda locations will be closed December 23rd, 24th and 25th for the Christmas Holiday and

January 31st and 1st for New Year’s

Reminder: every Thursday @ 10:00 am (except holidays) Saluda Library’s “Bouncing Babies and Toddlers in Tow” program Tuesday, December 7th 6:00 pm Autism Parent Support Group – Sibling Workshop with Jean Alvarez Email for more details: [email protected] Thursday, December 9th 6:00 pm FOL presents a holiday concert featuring the Polk County High School Chorus

Be sure to stock up on holiday classics, books and movies for cozy winter reading and entertaining family!!

24-Hour Resources

We’re up when you are! 24 hours a day! Access library resources from your home computer

www.polklibrary.org

Appointments\misc\rAtes & Ads – page 19

AppointmentsA local equestrian supplement

published monthly in the tryon daily Bulletin.

January's editionComing

thursday, Dec. 30!Don't miss an opportunity to reach the

local equestrian market.Advertising deAdline MondAy, dec. 13call Joyce @ 828-859-2737, ext. 114 or

email [email protected]

tryon Daily Bulletin 16 n. trade st., tryon

828-859-9151 • Fax: 828-859-5575www.tryondailybulletin.com

1

Appointments

The Hoofbeats of the Carolina Foothills

F R E E

Volume 3 Issue 6

March 2009

A monthly publication of The Tryon Daily Bulletin

'No land –

No horses':

conservation

experts

speak at FRC

program

Showcasing

Local

Horsepeople:

Green Creek

Hounds

Hunt Week

'An ode to

age,' the latest

'Carousel

Horse' column

by Catherine

Macaulay

RESULTS:

Biltmore West

Range Hunter

Pace; WCHP

season standings

as of Feb. 1

DR. ROBERT MCDANIEL

Once upon a time, not

so long ago, a local couple

happened upon a skinny

little Appaloosa mare in a

dirt lot. Her owner no longer

wanted to trail ride her; she

wasn’t needed any more.

Luckily this couple knew

a few things about horses

and decided to take her

home with them and find

the little mare a new family.

Some extra food, good grass

and a few trail rides later this

couple put an ad up in the

local feed store.

At this very same time, a

sweet “horse crazy” young

girl had convinced her

parents to let her take some

riding lessons. She caught

the bug and now dreamed of

having her own horse. After

some poking and prodding

her parents answered an ad

they found at the local feed

store: an Appaloosa mare –

for sale! The little girl, whose name

is Amanda, met the little

mare, who’s name is Nia,

and as most dreams happen

(when they come true) it was

destined they be together.

One man's trash is another's treasure

Amanda started to take

lessons from a local profes-

sional. After about six weeks

of lessons Amanda and Nia

entered the Foothills Riding

Club Horse Trial at FENCE

where they won their dres-

sage class and successfully

completed the cross-country

course and stadium jump-

ing. They ended up high

point!Amanda Morfino on her new horse Nia, with Renée and Nick Morfino. (photo submitted)

2x4.5c, 12/3-12/15tdBB-039785

tdB

B-0

3978

5

opinions on how to better protect commercial disticts. The public input meeting followed public outcry about the appearance and size of a new Dollar General, recently constructed adjacent to Chestnut Street on the same lot as the old Sunny Dale’s restaurant that is being restored.

About 50 people attended the first public input meeting and discussed better regula-tions for landscaping and tree cutting, better parking enforce-ment downtown as well as other ways to strengthen the town’s ordinances.

Last Thursday, some residents said they still want a moratorium, while some said they’d changed their minds. Residents called for

the town to implement whatever changes it decided on quickly and to have “teeth” in them to ensure the regulations can be enforced.

Planning and adjustment board chairman John Walters said he would call a meeting as quickly as possible to begin work and update council on its progress during the town’s Dec. 21 meeting.

Town council members and town manager Justin Hembree said a formal visioning process is also needed to know exactly what is desirable in Tryon.

The town also discussed acquiring outside assistance, such as hiring Benchmark CMR Services, which has previously worked with the town, or seeking a state agency that could guide the town at no cost.

by Samantha Hurst

Smoke billowed out of the shat-tered windows of a gray two story duplex located at 180 Pacolet Street in Tryon around 4 p.m. Dec. 3.

Dispatchers received an initial call that the home was on fire at 3:29 p.m. Resident Mark Reeves, who lived in the right section of the home, said he pulled up just in time to see smoke begin to seep out of the house.

“I came home and not two minutes later saw smoke, so

Tryon home damaged by fireI went back to my truck and grabbed my fire extinguisher but when I tried to go upstairs the smoke and the fumes were just so strong, I had to stop.”

Initial reports from Tryon Fire Chief Joey Davis indicate the fire started in the left side of the home, where three rooms received the majority of the dam-age. He said there is possible smoke damage in the right por-

A duplex on Pacolet Street in Tryon was damaged by fire Friday afternoon. (photo by Samantha Hurst)


• Tryon fire(Continued from page 8)


NAME OF PERSON FEATURED: Jay Geddings

NAME OF BUSINESS: Edward Jones

STREET ADDRESS: 155 W Mills Ste. 104 Columbus, NC

PHONE NUMBER: 828-894-2828

NATURE OF BUSINESS: Financial advising

HOW’S BUSINESS? We have been fortunate to have a growing number of folks in the area that we help.

ONE THING YOU WISH EVERYONE KNEW ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS: It does not cost you anything but time to sit down and discuss whether or not my ser-vices are right for you.

SOMETHING YOU OFFER THAT A CUSTOMER WON’T FIND ELSEWHERE: Long-term advice custom tailored to fit your financial needs.

ADVICE TO YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS: Follow your pas-sion. Don’t underestimate the amount of hardwork it

takes to start something meaningful.

YOUR FIRST JOB: Mowing lawns.

YOUR ROLE MODEL (IN BUSINESS OR IN LIFE GENER-ALLY): My grandmother -- she helped me purchase my first stock.

THE KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS IS: In general, focus on what you do best and keep it simple. Always, always do what is best for the client.

WHERE WE WORKAn in-depth look at an area business

Want your business featured here? E-mail [email protected].

tion of the home as well. Tryon, Columbus, Saluda and Landrum fire

departments all worked the scene along with Polk EMS and Polk police. The fire was con-tained by 4:01 p.m., at which time Davis said the departments planned to allow the home to cool before going back inside.

The home belongs to Ed Lubin, who purchased it in 2000 and has rented it out as a duplex many of those years.

The woman living in the left side of the home would not provide her name for this story.

Reeves said he believes she has lived there for almost eight years. Reeves himself had moved into the duplex in May.

Above, right: Firefighters from Tryon, Columbus, Saluda and Landrum fought a fire Friday afternoon in a duplex on Pacolet Street in Tryon. (photos by Samantha Hurst)

Tryon Daily BulleTin / The WorlD’s smallesT Daily neWspaper monDay, DecemBer 06, 2010

rutherford cremation service - page 3

2x5m, 11/8/10-1/31/11rucr-039889

rucr-039889

101203 - page 2

Lost CatLarge, long-haired gray male cat, neutered, last seen in Columbus

area 11/24. Reward if found. Missed greatly. Jayme, 828-817-9292.

2x1.512-3,6KJAY-040339

Premier Home & ProPerty ServiceSFall Gutter

Cover SpeCial

Several styles to fit your needsServing NC & SC

Lifetime Warranty • Call for Quote

1-800-249-8428 Pin# 5124

2x212/3,8HOBT-040336

Rutherford Hospital’s pet therapy dogsIf you’ve been a patient at Ru-

therford Hospital on a Wednes-day, chances are you’ve had the pleasure of meeting one of their pet therapy dogs. RHI is fortunate enough to have three of these loveable volunteers who, along with their humans, alternate mak-ing rounds each Wednesday to visit patients and staff.

Reynard and his human, Cathy Watson, have been providing pet therapy services to Rutherford Hospital for about three years. Reynard, who is shameless in his affection, brings lightheartedness to the entire organization on the days he visits. He knows which employees have treats in their desks, and which one in par-ticular will provide him with his ever-sought-after belly rub.

According to Watson, Rey-nard is what is known as a “foster failure.” This simply means while she was fostering him, she fell in love and refused to give him back. When she decided to have Reynard certified as a pet therapy dog, the trainer informed her he was a natural, and the rest is his-tory. In addition to Rutherford Hospital, Cathy and Reynard make their rounds at Hospice as well.

Chris Overmoe and his wife, Donna, retired to Rutherford County about five years ago from the FAA (Federal Aviation Ad-ministration) in Asheville. While volunteering at Rutherford Hos-pital, Chris met Reynard and an idea was born. He knew his two standard poodles, Maggie and Charlie, were very people-ori-ented and would make wonderful therapy dogs. He mentioned to Ginger Dancy, director of volun-teer services, that he would like to get his dogs involved in the pet

therapy program at RHI.After getting Maggie and

Charlie certified, they began their new careers and are now an integral part of the care provided at Rutherford Hospital.

“Not only do the patients enjoy the visits, but the staff is very appreciative as well,” said Overmoe. Maggie and Charlie, who are six and seven years old respectively, have very different personalities. Charlie is very stoic and reserved while Maggie is enthusiastic and eager.

Chris and Donna found a trainer in Tryon who was able to provide certification and so be-gan an adventure that has turned out to provide true enjoyment for all involved. Chris, Donna, Mag-gie and Charlie also volunteer at various rest homes throughout the county.

To see more photos of these caregivers, visit Rutherford Hos-pital’s Facebook page. There you will also find several other photo albums, videos, links, informa-tion on upcoming events, and interesting news items.

– article submitted

Chris Overmoe with Maggie and Charlie. (photo submitted)

American Legion post to hold New Year’s Eve party

The American Legion Post #250 will hold a New Year’s Eve party Friday, December 31 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the American

Legion post located at 43 Depot Street in Tryon. All veterans are welcome. Bring hors d’oevers.


101206 - page 2

Looking for the perfect gift?

this year give the gift of relaxation. Massage and Aromather-apy gift certificates with Melinda Kirby, NCTMB 146345-00@Integrative Medical Associates, 590 S. Trade St., Tryon, NC 28782. Telephone 828-859-0420.

2x212/6,8,10,14,16IMAS-040357

TDBPROMO - page 56

Subscribe to the Bulletin for local news and complete sports coverage

























monDay, DecemBer 06, 2010 Tryon Daily BulleTin / The WorlD’s smallesT Daily neWspaper page 11


TDB ClassifieDs— Your best source for local sales,

services, jobs, rentals, homes, and more!

eMail YOur aD TO:[email protected]

NeeD — a hOuse? a jOB? a reNTal? a serviCe?

check out the tdb [email protected]

Buy, Sell, Trade, Work …With Your Neighbors!

Let TDB

Classified Ads

work for you!

vehiCles2004 DODGE 1500 extra cab 4x4 with hemi engine, only 74,000 miles, in good condition, red with blow in bedliner. Can be seen at S Textiles Fabric Outlet, 250 Sil-ver Creek Rd., Mill Spring. Call 828-894-6450 for viewing. Asking $14,000.

FOR SALE: 2000 Lexus RX 300 SUV|V6 automatic. 2WD traction control, tow package. New tires brakes, water pump timing belt, serpentine belt. 4-wheel alignment, turned rotors, mass air flow sensor. Needs nothing, drive anywhere. 170k miles. $7500 OBO. Call 828-817-0706 any time.

FOR SALE: 2000 Lexus RX 300 SUV|V6 automatic. 2WD traction control, tow package. New tires brakes, water pump timing belt, serpentine belt. 4-wheel alignment, turned rotors, mass air flow sensor. Needs nothing, drive anywhere. 170k miles. $7500 OBO. Call 828-817-0706 any time.

eQuesTriaNFOR SALE: 17-in. Bates hunter/jumper saddle, excellent condition, $950. 864-457-2771.

FOR SALE: English field boots, size 11, regular width. Zippered back, full leather. Excellent condition. Outside height 22”, inside 19-1/2”. Calf at widest point 17”. $90. 864-832-7633.

FOR SALE: English jumping/close contact saddle. Courbette Vision Extra, 17-1/2” seat, excellent condition, includes stir-rups and leather, retails for $1800, yours for $900. 30 cm. tree. Ready for the hunt. 864-832-7633.

HAY - Taking orders for Ohio Hay. Orchard, Timothy and Alfalfa. Good average size bales for $8.25 bale, delivered and stacked in barn. Call 828-817-1336.

furNiTureDINING ROOM TABLE and 9 matching chairs with upholstered seats. Solid mahogany Queen-Anne style, 44”x68” table, 3 leaves. Email photos available. $695. 828-894-8509.

eMPlOYMeNTNOW HIRING CNAS, 1st shift. BAYADA NURSES. Please contact 828-696-1900.

Nurse Practitioner needed at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, full-time. The nurse practitioner will provide palliative care services for individualized symp-tom management and quality of life issues in a variety of settings including hospice home visits, skilled nursing facilities, our 12-bed inpatient hospice facility, and will work closely with the Medical Director. Must be certified as family, geriatric, or adult nurse practi-tioner. Minimum of 2 years experience as nurse practitioner, preferably in palliative, geriatrics, or end of life care. For more information, please contact Missy Tary at 828-894-7000,or submit a resume C.V. by fax to 828-894-2254 or by mail to [email protected], or to see additional details go to our website: www.hocf.org. EOE

Physician needed at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, part-time to full-time. The physician will provide palliative care services for individualized symptom management and quality of life issues in a variety of settings including hospice home visits, skilled nursing facilities, our 12-bed in patient hospice facility, and will work closely with the Medical Director. Must be eligible to apply for or possess a current and unrestricted medical license in North Carolina and South Carolina, minimum of three years experience in medical practice, hospice and palliative medicine experience and board certification in hospice and palliative medicine preferred. For more information, please contact Missy Tary at 828-894-7000, or submit a resume C.V. by fax or 828-894-2254 or by email to [email protected], or to see additional details go to our website: www.hocf.org. EOE.

seekiNg POsiTiONWoman seeking part-time position in tele-sales/cust.ser.Excel. exp. Please call 828-859-6728.

MisCellaNeOusCHRISTMAS GIFTS available at Merle Norman/Salon Rachelle - Moroccanoil, Zaya nail treatment and polish sets, make-up mirrors, perfume and jewelry plus gift certificates for products or services. 828-859-5299.

FOR SALE: An Electric Wheelchair. Jazzy Select Elite. Like new, used only for 3 months, all indoors. $300 or best offer. 828-859-6359.

FOR SALE: An older piano and very little used electric organ. Coopers Gap Baptist Church, 730 Coopers Gap Rd., Mill Spring NC 28756. Phone: 828-625-4628. Accepting sealed bids at the church office until 12:10 p.m. on Dec. 12.

FOR SALE: Just in time for Christmas! 1.02 round diamond solitaire ring. 14k yellow gold setting. Appraised value. $6,200. Original box. Original receipt. Original appraised by certified local diamond appraiser. Secure investment. $3,000 FIRM. Call 828-817-7035 after 6:00 p.m.

FOR SALE: Leyland cypress, green giants, Yoshino Cryptomeria, many more! Start at 6’-12’. Campobello. 864-592-5309 or 864-909-2694.

FOR SALE: Morr is ornaments. 1992,1993,1994,1996,2001,2006, $20 each. 864-457-2771.

JIM SHORE Santas, snowmen, angels, animals, tree ornaments, bird houses, garden stepping stones. Treasures Old & New, 864-303-2008.

real esTaTe reNTalsAPARTMENTS IN GODSHAW HILLS: 2BR/2.5BA, fireplace, deck, screened porch, appliances, $670/mo. 2BR/2BA, deck, appliances, $595. 864-895-9177.

FOR RENT: 2 BR cozy bungalow in Columbus with gas fireplace and high ceilings, ceramic tile floors in kitchen and bathroom, minutes from I-26 and Hwy 74. Call 828-817-0534.

FOR RENT: Duplex in Green Creek, spa-cious attractive clean, 2 BR, 1.5 BA, large master, walk-in closet, W/D, non-smoking, $725/month plus deposit. Call 828-863-4242.

FOR RENT: nice remodeled 2BR mobile home in Sunny View. Has all appliances including washer/dryer. Yard work, water and garbage pickup furnished. $375 month, no pets. 828-625-4820.

FOR RENT: TRYON HISTORIC Toymakers residence: 2BR/2.5BA, all appliances, balcony and lots of storage. No smok-ers or pets. $950/mo. Security deposit required. Chaz Williams, Realtor, 864-607-0174.

HUNTING COUNTRY RENTAL, 3/2, garage, fireplace, deck, W/D, large rooms, views. $1000-$1200 per month. 828-817-4663.

HWY. 11, CLIFFS ENTRANCE. One bedroom, jacuzzi, wood floors, two bal-conies, appliances, utilities paid. $795 month. Call 864-895-9177.

OFFICE WITH RESTROOM FOR RENT at entrance to Cliffs of Glassy. Utilities paid. $475. 864-895-9177 or 864-313-7848.

RENTAL HOUSE IN PACOLET VALLEY: 2 levels, bedroom(s) and bath on both. Mountain view, gas logs. $650 per month. First and last month required. Smoke free. 828-859-5200.

reNTal waNTeDWoman seeking to rent 1 BR, 1 BA in a nice home. Have references. Please call KT 828-859-6728.

WANTED TO RENT: Non-smoking, retired professional couple desire furnished house for short-term lease. Utilities in-cluded, washer/dryer. 864-387-7814.

real esTaTe sales9.47 ACRES, 2 Houses, large 3 stall pole barn, large run-in shed 3 fresh water springs, 1/2 in city, 1/2 in county, short walk to Columbus. horse Farm? May divide, may trade. By Appointment Only. 828-817-0706.

BEAUTIFUL COLUMBUS HOME for sale...like living in the country but 2 minutes from I-26. Four bedrooms (two master suites), three full baths, over 2,200 sq ft and 2+ acres. Cathedral Ceilings, Fire-place, Sunroom and deck. Visit http://www.forsalebyowner.com/ #22741587. $259,000. Call Janice at 864-680-6211 and make us an offer!

BriNg ON The BraDY BuNCh$139,777 for 5 BR, 3.5 BA built on your lot. Price even includes appliances, move-in ready. High quality and energy efficient. Allow 90 days construction time. Private master and large bed-rooms. “Seay” the difference at www.seayhomes.com or call us at 472-3420. Carolina Mountain Homes

FOR RENT: two bedroom apartment in Tryon. $550 month. Call 828-749-3350 or 828-817-5215.

laNDruM/CaMPOBellO aParTMeNT fOr reNT

2BR/2BA, appliances, mountain and country views, convenient to interstate, two levels, $750/mo plus security de-posit. Call 864-590-7444.

NICE OLDER RANCH-STYLE home, move-in condition, 2BR/1BA, large mature lot quiet setting, close to town. $85,000. By appointment, 828-863-2415.

STONE HEDGE INN now offering one acre plus parcels of land available for sale. Unobstructed views of Tryon Peak and White Oak Mountain. Call for information 828-859-9114.


saludatown - page 35

NOTICECITY OF SALUDA

PLANNING BOARDThe Thursday, November 11th

meeting for the Planning Board of the City of Saluda has been changed to Wednesday, November 10th, 2010 at 6:30 PM at the Saluda Public Library Meeting Room Upstairs.Doris T. Marion, CMCCity Clerkadv. 11/1

1x2adv. 11/1CSAL-039688

CITY OF SALUDA, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE

Pickup for the City of Saluda will begin Monday, December 13 through Friday, December 17. Leaves must be at the curb to be picked up. Please have your leaves out by the beginning of pickup, each street will only be picked up once. Thank you.

2x1.512/1,2,3,6,7CSAL-040306?

furnmedix - page 3

Furniture Medic®• Repair• Refinish• Restored on Site

864-574-2030Spartanburg, SC

1c x 1.5inm,w,f

FURM-023823

Call for an appointment with the Medic fu

rm

-023

823

jbtrees - page 10

2x1C,jbtr-035353effective 3/9/10

•Experienced & Fully Insured• Accredited by

Better Business Bureau

Brannon Poore, Owner • Landrum, SC • 864-497-8511 • www.JBTreesLLC.com

• Lifting, Trimming, Thinning, and Removal

• Stump Grinding• Bobcat Services

• Bucket Truck• Free Estimates

jbtr

-035353

"Professional Work at the best prices guaranteed!"

jeffnel - page 16

Jeff L. Nelson Lodge No. 605 A.F. and A.M. will meet Monday at 7:30 p.m. Visitors welcome.

Duncan Ely, Master, Kirtland Flynn, Sec.

1x1.52/1;3/1,4/5,5/3jeff-034299

Tryon Fire deparTmenT - page 8

Tryon Fire Department presents2010 Tryon Christmas Parade

Wednesday, December 8th, 5pmDowntown Tryon

Rain date Dec. 15

To enter a unit, call the TFD at 828-859-9566

Sponsorship donations can be made to the:

Tryon Fire DepartmentPO Box 1461

Tryon, NC 28782

2010

2x311/12,19,26;12/3TFir-039840

TFir-039840

Tryon Fire Department presents

2010 Tryon Christmas Parade

Wednesday, December 8th, 5pm

Downtown Tryon Rain date Dec. 15

To enter a unit, call the TFD at 828-859-9566

Sponsorship donations can be made to the:

Tryon Fire DepartmentPO Box 1461

Tryon, NC 28782

2x512/6TFir-039991

TFir-039991

a Martin luther king sculpture by Zenos frudakis, above, was dedicated recently in Chester, Pa, where king received a degree from Crozier Theological College. frudakis is the sculptor of the Nina simone monumental bronze in Tryon. (photo submitted)

Frudakis sculpture dedicated

one insertion: $7.00 for 30 words or less; 15¢ a word per addit ional word. two insertions or more - $5.75 for 30 words or less; 10¢ additional word. Bold Caps Head $1, one-time fee. deadline is 11am the day before, Monday's deadline 11am Friday.

Buy, Sell, Trade, Work …With Your Neighbors!

Call 828-859-9151 fOr YOur aD!

YarD/garage/esTaTe/Tag sale

ONCE-A-DECADE POTTERY CLEARANCE SALE. Sat., Dec. 11 from 10-3. Wholesale prices and lower on stonewares by studio potters Ann Gleason and Cynthia Link. Casseroles, jugs, bowls, platters, bakers and much more. Super bargains just in time for Christmas! 35 Erskine Rd. just out of Tryon off Hwy. 176 N. Signs will be posted.

serviCesFIREWOOD FOR SALE: Huge F350 longbed truck load of split seasoned hardwood. Delivered and stacked, Polk County, Landrum area. $125 full load or $75 half load. Call Joey, 864-616-3727 (cell).

SEASONED FIREWOOD. Locust or oak, $100 truck and trailer load. 828-290-8035.

we PaY CashFor junk and cheap running cars. Most cars $200 to $500. Towed from your lo-cation. No fee for towing. FAST SERVICE. 828-289-4938.

WILL CLEAN OUT leaves/debris from your gutters. YODER’S SEAMLESS GUT-TERS, 864-978-5174.

think Globally, shop locally!


tryfed - page 92

TELLER & CSR PoSiTionStryon federal Bank is seeking a professional teller for our Columbus office and a Customer Service Rep for our Tryon office. For both, must have PC competency, professional demeanor and excellent communication skills. Prefer 2-4 year degree in business field and prior sales experience. We offer excellent benefits including paid health insurance. To view full descriptions and to apply, visit us online at www.hometrustbanking.com/careers.

Tryon Federal Bank • EOE/AA EMPLOYER

2x212/6,7,8,9,10TRYF-040345

0tfn0COn- InDD - page 17

Continuous or Repeats without set

HalfoRd SeRviCe GRoupAttic & Crawlspace InsulationCrawlspace Moisture Barrier

Electrical Installation and RepairIs your home energy efficient?

Call for a free home inspection.828-817-9634

[email protected]

1x15/10,12,14,17,19,21,

HASG-036529

HalfoRd SeRviCe GRoupAttic & Crawlspace InsulationCrawlspace Moisture Barrier

Electrical Installation and RepairIs your home energy efficient?

Call for a free home inspection.828-817-9624

[email protected]

1x16/2,4,7,9,11,14HASG-036908



mOSLEY cONSTRUcTION, INcCommercial • ResidentialRenovations • Additions

Replacement Windows • PaintingGate Systems & More864-457-4962

1x110/4-8,

10/18-22MOSL-039042

MOSL-039042

meadowbrookgolf - page 65

2x2.512/6

MBGC04366-

828-863-2690www.meadowbrookgolfclub.com MBGC-040301

Monday, December 6 • 5-7pmHors d'oeuvres • Balloon

discounts and more…

Christmas Drop-in

TDBPROMO - page 82

The VolunTeersmade the Blue Ridge barbecue.

So many, in so many ways. The Bulletin is gathering stories of volunteers and their contributions. Send your stories of outstanding

barbecue volunteers to: Favorite Volunteers,

The Tryon Daily Bulletin, 16 N. Trade St., Tryon, NC 28782.

2x36/27;7/1,3,7,9,11

2x2

2x2.5

We Get Letters…

TDB Communications Policy•The Tryon Daily Bulletin welcomes your letters of 600 words or less. Please include your name, address and daytime phone numberforverification.Unsignedletterswillnotbeprinted.•All letters are subject to editing. We edit letters for length, grammar and clarity and will reject letters that contain personal attacks or material we deem unsuitable for publication.•We reserve the right to limit each letter writer to two letters per month.•"Thank you" letters are considered paid advertisements.•Typewritten letters are preferred, but neatly handwritten letters are acceptable. Letters may be emailed to [email protected] or brought in digitally in .doc or .txt format are best. Printed copy must accompany digital submissions.•Letters will appear when space is available, based on the size of the letter, not strictly in the order they are received.

2x3.5

Letter to the Editor

An open letter to Ray Gasperson, Renee McDermott and Cindy WalkerTo the Editor:

We thank you for your open letter in the TDB on Nov. 12, 2010 congratulating us on win-ning back our seats on the Polk County Board of Commissioners. We’re especially glad that you are looking forward to working with us.

It will be our honor to serve our citizens by working with you on finding solutions to the issues facing the county. You so rightly

stated that during the campaign, we openly and honestly presented to the citizens the fact that we had ideas and plans on how to save taxpayers money and cut spending at the same time. We do have plans that if put in place will improve and increase the opportunities for bringing jobs to Polk County, thus improving our local economy.

Beginning Monday night, Dec. 6, after the swearing-in ceremony, we will be anxious to get to the business of working for the folks of this great county and trust that there will be honesty and openness in all our debates.

God bless America and God bless Polk County.

— Ted B. Owens and Tom Pack

First Peak Visitor Center in Columbus seeks volunteers

If you’ve received great di-rections or recommendations from a visitor center while on a trip, then you know what an impact it can have on your day – and your memories.

The First Peak Visitor Center needs volunteers who can do just that for Polk County and the surrounding area. If you know your way around Polk County or want to know the area better, then you’re just what they are looking for.

The First Peak Visitor Center offers volunteers the opportunity to connect with travelers and newcomers to tell them about all the attractions, places to stay, restaurants and the unique col-lection of galleries, shops and other businesses in the area.

In addition to helping our guests, there is light office work such as folding printed materi-

als, stuffing envelopes and data entry. There are opportunities to staff information tables at area events. And, the center could use help caring for its flower-beds so they look healthy and beautiful.

No two days are the same and the center’s needs vary. You can come once a month or once a week - the schedule is flexible. The center needs help on Satur-days and on occasional week-days when it is short-staffed, so flexibility is helpful. Training will be provided.

If you’re curious, give the center a call to learn about the possibilities. Call 828-894-2324 or stop by The First Peak Visitor Center, located at 20 E. Mills Street in Columbus on the corner of Walker St. and High-way 108.


Meeting Place bridge resultsThe following are the re-

sults of Wednesday, Dec. 1, afternoon bridge at the Meeting Place.

1. Morton Poliakoff; 2. Bill Puterbaugh; 3. Lorene Weaver; 4. Audrey Oliver.



Thanks to you, all

sorts of everyday prod-

ucts are being made

from the paper, plastic,

metal and glass that

you've been recycling.

But to keep recycling

working to help protect

the environment, you

need to buy those

products.

BUY RECYCLED,

AND SAVE.

So look for products

made from recycled

materials and buy

them. It would mean

the world to all of us.

For a free brochure,

write Buy Recycled,

Environmental De-

fense Fund, 257 Park

Ave. South, New York,

NC 10010, or call

1-800-CALL-EDF.

Carol Ten Broek, TROT volunteer, wins national award

Carol Ten Broek, a longtime volunteer for Therapeutic Riding of Tryon (TROT) at FENCE, has been awarded the 2010 National Volunteer of the Year award by the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association.

The award was announced during NARHA’s annual con-ference in Denver, CO, in No-vember. Earlier this year, Ten Broek was awarded a regional award as volunteer of the year for NARHA’s Region 3, en-compassing North and South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia, one of 11 NARHA regions nationwide.

In presenting the national award in Denver, NARHA’s im-mediate past president Theresa Morris cited Ten Broek for her role in creating TROT.

“Carol is a perfect example of how a small program in a rela-tively rural area can grow on the energy, dedication and passion of individuals like her.”

Ten Broek has served for sev-en years as TROT’s volunteer coordinator, joining the program at its inception in 2003.

TrOT Program Coordinator Carol Ten Broek displays her national volunteer of the Year award flanked by fellow TrOT volunteers sandy sibley and Norm Powers. (photo submitted)

TROT teaches horseback rid-ing skills to adults and children with physical and developmental difficulties, and currently serves riders from Spartanburg and Greenville counties in South Carolina and Polk, Rutherford and Henderson counties in North Carolina.

The program was designated a Premier Accredited Center by NARHA in 2008, one of only 11 such programs in the Carolinas to be so honored. The program complies with NARHA’s na-tional standards for safety and educational quality.


TDBPROMO - page 92

Get TDB in the mail! Call or email for information:Tryon Daily Bulletin828-859-9151 • [email protected] • We accept Visa • Mastercard • Discover • American Express




Get TDB in the mail! Call or email for information:Tryon Daily Bulletin

828-859-9151 • [email protected] • We accept Visa • Mastercard • Discover • American Express













Fifth Annual Shepherds FeastThis Christmas Day will be

the fifth year for the Shepherds Feast, an annual dinner and celebration of Christmas free to the public.

The dinner is provided on this day to provide fellowship and community to those in the area that wish to share with oth-ers in a festive atmosphere.

The Shepherds Feast is co-ordinated by Ross Fox, a long-time Tryon resident, with the help of the volunteer efforts of many.

Volunteers are needed to help coordinate, serve meals, help in the kitchen with food preparation, cooking, dish-washing and clean-up. A gift-wrapper is also needed on Thursday, Dec. 23 from 1 - 4 p.m.

The dinner takes place at Polk County Middle School on Christmas Day from 1 - 4 p.m. Santa Claus will be present the entire time with gifts for the children.

If you would like to volun-

teer call Ross Fox at 828-859-9979. Donations are also being accepted to purchase food including more than 20 turkeys. If you would like to donate, make your check payable to The Shepherds Feast and mail to P.O. Box 1481, Tryon, NC 28782.

Toy donations are also need-ed (new and unwrapped). Bring toy donations to the Polk Coun-ty Middle School on Thursday, Dec. 23 from 1 - 4 p.m.



TDBPROMO - page 7

Cove

r up…

this

ad w

ith a

mai

ling

labe

l. Su

bscr

ibe

to

the

Tryo

n D

aily

Bul

letin

– ju

st $

36

for

six m

onth

s.

Cove

r up…

this

ad w

ith a

mai

ling

labe

l. Su

bscr

ibe

to

the

Tryo

n D

aily

Bul

letin

– ju

st $

36

for

six m

onth

s.

Cove

r up…

this

ad w

ith a

mai

ling

labe

l. Su

bscr

ibe

to

the

Tryo

n D

aily

Bul

letin

– ju

st $

36

for

six m

onth

s.

Cove

r up…

this

ad w

ith a

mai

ling

labe

l. Su

bscr

ibe

to

the

Tryo

n D

aily

Bul

letin

– ju

st $

36

for

six m

onth

s.

Cove

r up…

this

ad w

ith a

mai

ling

labe

l. Su

bscr

ibe

to

the

Tryo

n D

aily

Bul

letin

– ju

st $

36

for

six m

onth

s.

Cove

r up…

this

ad w

ith a

mai

ling

labe

l. Su

bscr

ibe

to

the

Tryo

n D

aily

Bul

letin

– ju

st $

36

for

six m

onth

s.

Cove

r up…

this

ad w

ith a

mai

ling

labe

l. Su

bscr

ibe

to

the

Tryo

n D

aily

Bul

letin

– ju

st $

36

for

six m

onth

s.

Cove

r up…

this

ad w

ith a

mai

ling

labe

l. Su

bscr

ibe

to

the

Tryo

n D

aily

Bul

letin

– ju

st $

36

for

six m

onth

s.



mOSLEY cONSTRUcTION, INcCommercial • ResidentialRenovations • Additions

Replacement Windows • PaintingGate Systems & More864-457-4962

1x110/4-8,

10/18-22MOSL-039042

MOSL-039042

Sellers RoofingThe Name People Trust

Free EstimatesCall 828-817-4063

1x110/15, M,W,F thru

12/31/10SERF-039323

SERF-039323

furnmedix - page 3

Furniture Medic®• Repair• Refinish• Restored on Site

864-574-2030Spartanburg, SC

1c x 1.5inm,w,f

FURM-023823

Call for an appointment with the Medic fu

rm

-023

823

Big level Church recently donated 2,391 shoebox gifts to Operation Christmas Child, a project of samaritan’s Purse. above is the Big level women’s group, made up of kinsley and leann wilson, emma hicks, Carolyn searcy, Brenda greene, vicki haynes, angel Mooney, janet ruff, Donna gilbert, judy loudermelt, judy jackson, anne gossett, and Connie and alice Orr. (photo submitted)

Big level church donates to operation christmas child

What's the temperature?

Call 859-2231.

‘The Christmas Story’ presented December 12The St. Luke Missionary So-

ciety will present “Tidings Over the Hilltops – The Christmas Story” on Sunday, December

12.St. Luke Missionary Soci-

ety is celebrating the birth of our Lord through scriptures,

prayers and songs. The church is located on Markham Road in Tryon.


Terms of Use and License AgreementYOUR USE OF THIS FILE CONSTITUTES YOUR AGREEMENTTO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Tryon Daily Bulletin, a North Carolina corporation (Tryon Daily Bulletin, Inc.), the owner and licensor of this file ("The File"), and any reader of The File agree to the following:

Definition of "Content" "Content" means everything appearing within The File, The File itself, images of printed pages, printed text, disseminated text, text, the particular assemblage of words, sentences, paragraphs, articles, headlines, sidebars, pull quotes and any other text, knowledge, artwork, illustrations, logos, designs, photographs, layouts or pages.

Definition of "Reader" "Reader" means an individual who has accessed The File.

Definition of "Use" "Use" means a User who has accessed The File and observed and/or acquired the Content.

Definition of "User License" "User License" means the granting of limited Use of The File by Tryon Daily Bulletin.

Ownership of ContentTryon Daily Bulletin and its affiliates own all Content contained herein. It is a violation of U.S. Federal Law and International Law to acquire Content from The File in a manner not specifically granted by a legitimately obtained User License.

Terms of Use Use of The File is subject to the terms contained in this license agreement, which you agreed to be bound to when you signed up for your subscription. If you are an anonymous user, you are subject to the same terms as though you signed up for an account. Your Use of The File constitutes your agreement to be bound by the terms set forth herein.

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE If you charge a fee or receive compensation of any kind for observing and/or providing Content acquired from The File to any person or entity, then you must obtain a "Business User License", and if the observations you make or Content you provide is distributed in any manner, or your business depends in any way upon Use of The File and/or the Content, then you must obtain a "Media License".

User License A limited User License is hereby granted to users subject to the following conditions: User agrees that all Content contained herein is copyrighted material. Additionally, there may exist third-party copyrights. Retyping, scanning or otherwise capturing and/or storing words, photographs, illustrations, advertisements, or any other Content whether electronic, mechanical, by hand or any other means is strictly prohibited, is a breech of the License Agreement, may violate international copyright laws and lead to legal action including termination of the User License. User agrees that this User License does not transfer any ownership or rights of any

kind to User, and further agrees not to engage in any activity that may lead to Content being used in any commercial manner.

Acquiring a User License A User License is acquired only by subscribing to Tryon Daily Bulletin; or by contacting Tryon Daily Bulletin, and receiving a written User License.

User License - Business User (non media) "Business User" means Use of The File will be in the course of non-media related business activity. Business User agrees that this User License does not transfer any ownership or rights of any kind to User, and further agrees not to engage in any activity that may lead to Content being used in any media-related commercial manner, except:

1. Business User may capture or retype text, and download and reproduce images on paper only, so long as Content is not reproduced in any manner more than 500 times; and the following credit is included in any reproduction of Content: "© Tryon Daily Bulletin".

2. Content is used in a manner consistent with the normal and customary business practices of the Business User. Business User may not charge a fee or receive compensation of any kind for observing and/or providing Content acquired from The File to any person or entity that is defined herein as, or is likely to be, a "media user".

Business User Licenses are granted with purchase of Corporate Subscriptions. To purchase a Corporate Subscription, contact the Tryon Daily Bulletin.

Examples of allowable Use by "Business User" . Law firm researching Content for legal proceeding on behalf of paying client . Manufacturing company reproducing Content about their business for the purpose of self-promotion . Drug company gathering statistical data for research of new medication . Studio production company researching social trends for development of new television program

User License - Media User "Media User" means Use of The File will be in the course of a business activity which depends upon Use of the Content, may include charging a fee or receiving compensation of any kind for observing and/or providing Content acquired from The File to any person or entity, or distributing Content in any manner. If observations you make or Content you provide is distributed in any manner, or if your business depends upon Use of The Web Site and/or the Content, then you must obtain a "Media License." This includes, but is not limited to published works, television, radio, recordings, film, web sites and archives.

Media User Licenses are granted on an individual basis. To learn more contact the Tryon Daily Bulletin.

Examples of Use by "Media User" • Genealogical professional researching family history on behalf of paying

client• Non-profit organization Use of Content to build support of fund-raising

activities• Published work in which Content is used• Clipping Service• Studio production company producing programming in which Content is

used• News and content mining

• Storage of Content in any manner• Distribution of Content in any manner• Use of Content on web sites or other digital manner• Any number of reproductions of Content in any manner in excess of 500

User License - Educational User "Educational User" means Use of The File will be in an educational or scholastic setting. For information, Contact Us

Limited Warranty Tryon Daily Bulletin represents and warrants that it has the right and authority to provide the Content on the Website pursuant to this license.

EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, THE CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS AND TRYON DAILY BULLETIN AND EACH THIRD PARTY SUPPLIER OF CONTENT EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Limitation on Liability Tryon Daily Bulletin and third party suppliers of Content shall not be liable for any loss, injury, claim, liability, or damage of any kind resulting in any way from (a) any errors in or omissions in the Content in The File, (b) the unavailability or interruption of Content on The File, (c) your use of the Content in The File (regardless of whether you received any assistance from Tryon Daily Bulletin), (d) your use of any equipment in connection with the Content on The File, (e) the Content, or (f) any delay or failure in performance beyond the reasonable control of Tryon Daily Bulletin and third party suppliers of Content.

THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF TRYON DAILY BULLETIN AND THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS OF CONTENT IN CONNECTION WITH ANY OTHER CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE CONTENT ON THE FILE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF YOUR ACTUAL DIRECT DAMAGES. YOUR RIGHT TO MONETARY DAMAGES IN THAT AMOUNT SHALL BE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES WHICH YOU MAY HAVE AGAINST TRYON DAILY BULLETIN AND THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS OF CONTENT.

TRYON DAILY BULLETIN AND THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS OF CONTENT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ATTORNEYS' FEES) IN ANY WAY DUE TO, RESULTING FROM, OR ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE, MATERIALS, OR THE FAILURE OF TRYON DAILY BULLETIN AND THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS OF CONTENT TO PERFORM ITS OBLIGATIONS, REGARDLESS OF ANY NEGLIGENCE OF TRYON DAILY BULLETIN AND THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS OF CONTENT.

Miscellaneous The failure of the provider of Tryon Daily Bulletin or any third party supplier of Content to enforce any provision hereof shall not constitute or be construed as a waiver of such provision or of the right to enforce it at a later time.

The subscribing organization or individual may not assign its rights or delegate its duties under the subscription to access the Content in The File without the prior written consent of Tryon Daily Bulletin.

daily bulletin 12-07-11

Documents

polk commissioners

high vote getter

tryon daily bulletincontinued

high voter getter

harmon field cabin

saluda residents

photo submittednew polk

traditionnew commissioners