1-16-13 Bulletin

TodayPolk 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.; medi-cation assistance; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; Wacky Wednesday, senior fitness and Italian club, 10 a.m.; bingo and bridge, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001.

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

Saluda Center, Wednes-day activities, Trash Train,

Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties

Vol. 85 / No. 241 Tryon, N.C. 28782 Wednesday, January 16, 2013 Only 50 cents

The World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper

Mill Spring man charged with nine felonies, page 8

Tryon Daily Bulletin

(Continued on page 2)

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

ExploreTryon Tourism Board next meeting will be on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 5:30 p.m. at Tryon Town Hall, McCown Room.

The public is welcome. For more information, call 828-859-6655.

For treatment of chronic, non-healing woundslocated at 112 Sparks Drive in Forest City * 828-351-6000Rutherford Wound Care & Hyperbarics

MyRutherfordRegional.com/WoundCare

How healthy are the residents of Polk County?

What programs are needed to improve the health and wellness of Polk County for individuals and families, as well as for busi-ness and industry? What are the county’s barriers; the strengths and weaknesses?

Kick off the New Year by par-ticipating in a community-wide discussion of health priorities and issues that will make a healthier Polk County for individuals, fam-ilies, businesses and industries.

The public is invited to attend a Community Health Forum set for Thursday, Jan. 17, at Isother-mal Community College-Polk Campus from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Call St. Luke’s Hospital at 828-894-2408. A light meal will be served.

Co-sponsored by St. Luke’s Hospital and Rutherford-Polk-McDowell Heath District, the forum will begin with a presen-tation of health data and local

Community health forum planned for Jan. 17

Libby Carter, RN, with St. Luke’s Hospital checks blood pressures during a recent community event. High blood pressure is a leading health concern in Polk County where St. Luke’s Hospital is sponsoring a Community Health Forum this Thursday, Jan. 17, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at ICC-Polk. (photo submitted)(Continued on page 4)

by Samantha Hurst

Polk County Commissioners said little at their Jan. 7 meeting as to why they felt it necessary to make a change in the leader-ship of the county’s emergency

County looking to change EMS leadershipmedical services other than “the county’s been suffering for eight to 10 years.”

Commissioner chair Michael Gage clarified that statement this week.

“What I said the other night – I shouldn’t have said it the way I said it,” Gage said. “The medical director doesn’t get paid a lot of


2 tryon daily Bulletin / the World’s smallest daily neWspaper Wednesday, January 16, 2013

LOCAL WEATHER

Today: Few showers, with 30 percent chance of rain. High 62, low 45.

Thursday: Rain, with 70 percent chance of rain. High 50, low 35.

Monday’s weather was: High 67, low 51, 0.83 inches of rain.

Forecast: Today Tomorrow

MoonPhase

• Calendar(Continued from page 1)

OBITUARIES

Sylvia Kuchar Doerr, p. 8

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. 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

10 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga 12:30 p.m. For more activities, email [email protected] or visit www.saluda.com.

Apprec iate a Dragon, Wednesday, Jan. 16, noon, “Ap-preciate a Dragon” Preschool and Homeschool Storytime at Saluda Community Library. Free and open to the public.

Tryon Kiwanis Club, meets Wednesdays, noon, Congre-gational Church, 210 Melrose Ave., Tryon.

Internet Bridge Class, A class on playing bridge on the Internet will be presented at the Polk County Library (PCL) computer room on Wednesday, Jan. 16 from 1-3 p.m. For more information, email [email protected] or go to the PCL website.

Foothill’s Parkinson’s Sup-port Group meets the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Landrum Li-brary. All are welcome and it is free. Call 864-457-4419, for additional information.

Female Domestic Abuse Intervention, Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340.

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

Thursday

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

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

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

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

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 As-sociation, open Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free.

AA Open Discussion Meet-ing, Happy, Joyous and Free, noon on Thursdays, Columbus United Methodist Church, 76 N. Peak Street, across from Stearns gym.

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

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

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

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

NAMI Support Group, Thursdays, 7 - 8 p.m. in the

blue room of Tryon Presbyterian Church, located on Harmon Field Road in Tryon. The group, spon-sored by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), is for anyone feeling anxious or depressed and those with a diagnosis of a mental illness. All conversations are confidential. No charge. 828-817-0382.

NAMI Support Group, Thursdays, 8-9 p.m., Immacu-late Conception Roman Catholic Church, 1024 W. Main St., For-est City. 828-863-1313.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Thursdays, 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 Meet-ing, 8 p.m. For more activities, email [email protected] or visit www.saluda.com.

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

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

Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, Friendship Coun-cil’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, Friday, Jan. 18, at 6 p.m., at the Tryon Fine Arts Center. The program will consist of a tribute to the Freedom Rid-ers, musical selections from the Unity Choir and keynote speaker

Dr. Tyrone Bledsoe.Showing of Witch Ann, The

locally-made movie “Witch Ann” will be shown at the Polk County Agricultural Center Jan. 18-19, 26 at 7 p.m. each night.

Foothills Astronomy Club, meets the third Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at FENCE in the great room. Enter through the back of the building and ask for Jessie Willard. Free.

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

saTurdayGreen Creek Community

Center, Zumba class, Saturdays, 9 a.m.

Grassroots Art Project, holds art classes to benefit Len-nie’s Fund and the Humane Society, Saturdays from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. There is no fee for the class and all materials will be provided. Classes are held at the Holy Cross Episcopal Church on Melrose Ave. in Tryon. Call 828-899-0673 for more information.

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

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

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

Regeneration Group, Sat-


Few showers Rain

CHIROPRACTIC Plus152 W. Main St. · 828-245-0202, Forest City, NC799 W. Mills St.· 828-894-9910 · Columbus, NC

CHI15279

CHIROPRACTICwww.carolinachiroplus.com

C A R O L I N A

Plus

828-894-9910

799 W. Mills St. in Columbus

828-894-9910

Wednesday, January 16, 2013 tryon daily Bulletin / the World’s smallest daily neWspaper 3


A humorist whose performance is based on life experiences. Millions worldwide know the former Miss North Carolina speaks two languages fluently — English .... and Southern.

Rutherford Regional Health Foundation presents

Featuring Jeanne Robertson

3:00 PM Saturday, February 2

Tickets are $29 and $34; call 828-286-9990 or

visit FoundationShows.org.

Proceeds from Women Together will benefit Rutherford Regional’s Cancer

Resource Center.

The Performing Arts and Conference Center at Isothermal Community College

Doors open at 1:30 PM. Arrive early to view the free Lilly Oncology on Canvas and

Statesville Stained Glass art exhibits.

Performance sponsored by:

• Health forum(Continued from page 1)

opinion surveys collected and compiled to assess the current health of Polk County. Breakout sessions will help St. Luke’s Hospital and the health district plan and create programs to ad-dress future needs for the health, well-being and economy of Polk County.

Community input is a neces-sary and integral aspect of feder-ally required community health assessments, according to Ken Shull, chief executive officer for St. Luke’s Hospital.

“We began this process a year ago to determine how we can best work together towards the same goal. Hospitals and health departments representing 16 counties in western North Caro-lina decided to collaborate on a community health assessment,” Shull explained.

Known as WNC Healthy Impact, this innovative regional partnership allowed efficiencies in compiling health data and provided localized telephone sur-veys to determine the health, at-titudes and needs of each county. Hospitals and health departments are required to perform a com-munity health assessment at least every two years, so this will be the third event hosted in Polk

County over the past six years, Shull said.

Following a presentation of data, attendees will be asked to participate in one of four break-out sessions to brainstorm strate-gies and interventions to address major health issues. According to current, local data Polk County is challenged with the following health problems: chronic dis-eases (high blood pressure, obe-sity, diabetes, high cholesterol); healthy eating and active living; substance abuse and tobacco; and economy and health.

These breakout discussions will be led by members of Polk Fit, Fresh and Friendly (PF3), a local coalition of volunteers who collaborate on health issues and strategies, including advocacy.

Following community health assessments and public input, health providers will develop community health improvement plans (CHIP) to meet federal requirements of the Patient Pro-tection and Affordable Care Act and the Internal Revenue Service. The health assessment and the resulting CHIP encour-age collaboration among health providers and align investments that will improve the health of each community.

– article submittedby Kathy Woodham

money for the responsibility they take on. Dr. [Allison] Owens has done the best she can – I’m sure she has.”

However, Gage said commis-sioners voted 4-1 to seek a new medical director because of an “evolving situation in which no one trusts each other,” within the Emergency Medical System (EMS).

Dr. Owens came on board at St. Luke’s Hospital as an emer-gency room physician in 1990. She took on the role of county medical director in 2000. She also currently serves as the hos-pital’s Emergency Room (ER)

medical director. “I am responsible for medi-

cal direction every minute of every hour of every day for this county,” said Dr. Owens, “which means I accept liability and responsibility of every medical action in this county every day. I put my family and my career on the line.”

All EMTs responding to medi-cal calls within the county work under the medical director’s medical license.

For serving in this position, Owens receives a $4,000 a year stipend from the county. St. Luke’s Hospital’s property lease with the county also requires

• Medical director(Continued from page 1)



The University of South Carolina Upstate

January 18 - February 22

Stephen NevittLayers and Passages:

A Tribute to Seven Women of Courage and Compassion

Gallery Talk, January 24, 4:30 p.m.Reception to immediately follow.

the hospital to pay an additional $4,000 a year for the position. St. Luke’s Hospital’s CEO Ken Shull said the hospital chose to increase their contribution to $8,000 several years ago in an attempt to better compensate for the responsibility the position carries. They raised the salary to a total of $12,000 a year.

“Prior to that the hospital felt it was not a reasonable compen-sation for what the expectations were,” Shull said. “It is not a lot of money for the duties that person performs.”

Dr. Owens said in 2002 she and EMS director Sandra Halford restructured the county’s manual related to the county medical director’s job description; a plan which was approved by the state in 2002. Owens said the descrip-tion has been revised as needed based on state requirements and the county’s developing needs.

Owens said there are four main parts to the job:

1. Affirm the scope of prac-tice at all levels of emergency services.

This means setting standards for the scope of care a volunteer first responder or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is able to provide based on that individual’s training. Owens said within the direction of the state office of EMS the medical direc-tor of a county cannot extend that level of practice, but can limit it.

Owens said Polk County was one of the first counties in west-ern North Carolina to give EMTs the ability to carry EPI pens for allergic reactions, administer Albuteral and secure airways for patients in need.

2. Oversee educational con-tent and scope, as well as qual-ity, for all providers within the system.

3. To assure competence of all emergency response practitioners through ongoing evaluations.

4. To provide direction for online medical assistance for those in the field.

In other words, the medical director must be available at all

times so an EMS provider out in the field could call in and talk to a doctor for advice on how to handle certain medical situations or what protocol to perform.

Dr. Owens said she acknowl-edges that she has not always been favored within the system, especially not when putting into place new training requirements.

“I think there have been times when relationships with the volunteer agencies have been strained,” Owens said, “but from my perspective we have made a lot of gains in EMS services pro-vided in the county over the last few years and I’m very proud of those accomplishments.”

She said the system has in the last decade developed transport protocols, distributed new defi-brillators throughout the county; added ambulance transport ca-pabilities to Saluda and Green Creek so patients there don’t have to wait for an ambulance to come from another part of the county; created a medical response system in Tryon where before there was fire and police, but no medical responders; added paid staff to respond to medical calls in Columbus, Saluda and Tryon; created quarterly quality management meetings in which the various volunteer agencies can discuss issues within the system; expanded the response abilities of EMTs; changed the scope of practice exams within the county to be more clinical-ly-based, which meant asking responders to show what pro-tocol they would administer in a variety of medical scenarios; and have required that a written record be submitted of every patient encounter by a first re-sponder to protect the system in the event of a lawsuit.

Another big change for the county’s EMS system also came in 2002.

Along with revising the sys-tem’s overall manual to keep up with state requirements, Dr. Owens said in 2002 county com-missioners voted to increase the minimal level of participation for volunteers from “medical



Polk County Community Health ForumThursday, Jan. 175:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Isothermal Comunity College, Polk Campus

Agenda:Community Health Assessment Update

Local Opinion Survey

Breakout Sessions May Include: Chronic Diseases (high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol)Healthy Eating and Active Living ~ Substance Abuse including tobacco

Economy & Health

To attend the forum, call (828) 894-2408.A light dinner will be served.

Join the forum and help develop a community health improvement plan!

Sponsored by:

responders,” which requires 69 hours of training, to an EMT level, which mandates 170 hours of training.

Gage said this was one of two key issues current commis-sioners feel are hampering the county’s EMS system from fully functioning.

“We’ve been trying to look into why we no longer recognize [medical responders] and how we can get back to recognizing [medical responders] again,” Gage said. “It causes a real problem as far as the safety of the community goes.”

He said this puts a wall up for many people willing to volunteer their time to do, if nothing else, drive the ambulance.

Owens said this change was made 10 years ago to ensure that any first responder who shows up on site has the proper training to administer the best care possible.

“They are just much better

able to recognize what is going on and react appropriately to a medical situation,” Owens said. “That’s huge, that’s a huge in-crease in skill and a huge increase in being able to save lives.”

Owens said she does under-stand however that with an in-crease in skill comes an increase in the commitment volunteers must make to training and cer-tification.

“Most volunteers in the county are doing this on their own time and sacrifice much, including time with their families, to help people in need,” Owens said.

Gage said commissioners are also incredibly concerned that bruised relationships within the system cause EMS to loose volunteers.

“We’ve got to have a system where the volunteers and the doc, the medical director, have respect for each other,” Gage said. “That goes two ways but I don’t think we have had that for a long time.”

In the county’s effort to re-place Dr. Owens and take the

system in a new direction, Gage said commissioners have in-structed interim county manager Marche Pittman to device a plan of action.

“We’ve directed the county manager to start the process of figuring out how we are going to [find a medical director]. He’s going to formulate a plan of how we are going to do it and decide where we are going from there,” Gage said.

Gage said an interim director could be appointed if necessary and that the commission has area doctors they believe would step in if needed. For the time being however, Dr. Owens has agreed to stay in the position.

“We’re fortunate that Dr. Owens said she would stay and help us,” Gage said. “We’re not going to accelerate the process; we’ve got to make this work. It’s going to be hard but we’ve got to make sure people in the county are safe.”

Dr. Owens said she couldn’t have consciously walked away


from the position because she said it would have put the coun-ty’s residents in danger.

Without a medical director in place, Owens said, first re-sponders and paramedics would be stripped of their ability to administer medicines, start IVs, secure airways and use EPI pens. The only medical treatment responders can provide in the absence of a medical director is to administer CPR, give oxygen and transport patients to the hospital.

“It matters to me – the health and safety of our community – and that’s why I’m still here, de-spite what has happened over the past few weeks,” said Dr. Owens.

The Tryon Daily Bulletin plans to follow up on this article with a series of pieces concern-ing the requirements placed on county emergency medical volunteers, looking into what commissioners said are strained relationships within the system and how the county proceeds in its search for a new director, among other related topics.



Sylvia Kuchar DoerrSylvia Kuchar Doerr, 92, of

Cary, N.C., died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, at Sunrise Senior Liv-ing . She was born S v a t a v a Špačková, on Aug. 1, 1920, in Brušperk, Czechoslovakia, daughter of the late František Špaček and Julie Vlčkova Špačková.

Sylvia immigrated to the United States in 1938 and re-

sided in Louisville, Ky., where she graduated from Norton In-firmary School of Nursing. She married John Charles Doerr, a recent graduate of the University of Louisville College of Medicine. He preceded her in death in 2010.

During their lives together, they lived in Ludlow, Ky., Owenton, Ky., Seattle, Wash., Rochester, Minn., Charleston, S.C., Raleigh, N.C., Cincinnati, Ohio, Kings Mountain, N.C. and Columbus. Sylvia was a nurse, homemaker and a member of First Presbyteri-an Church of Kings Mountain. She enjoyed knitting and needlepoint and was an avid reader.

She is survived by her son, Dr. John A. Doerr of Gettysburg, Penn. and Apex, N.C. and his wife, Joan; two daughters, Dr. Su-

Obituaries san E. Leary of Coronado, Calif. and husband, Terry, and Dr. Janet A. Doerr of Staunton, Va. and her husband, David McCaskey. Also surviving are four grandchil-dren: Dr. Elizabeth Koutsos and husband, Gene, of Apex, N.C.; Patrick Doerr and wife, Michelle, of Apex, N.C.; and Christopher and Timothy Leary, both of Coro-nado, Calif. She was blessed with having gotten to know her great-grandson, John Koutsos. She also leaves a nephew, Bruce Ballan-tyne and his family of Annapolis, Md., and niece, Jean Miller of Phoeniz, Ariz. Also surviving are a sister-in-law, Vonda Špačková of Ostrava, Czech Republic, and three nieces and their families: Svatava Durdiková of Bratislava, Slovak Republic; Mirsolava Ka-

linová, of Prague, Czech Repub-lic, and Drahomíra Lukačovičová, of Modra, Slovak Republic.

Funeral arrangements are through Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 Southeast Maynard Rd, Cary, N.C. 27511, 919-467-8108. Viewing will be from 4- 4:45 p.m., on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, with a memorial service to follow immediately in the Brown-Wynne Chapel. Interment will follow at a later date at Highland Cemetery, Florence, Ky.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Hospice of Wake County, 250 Hospice Circle Ra-leigh, N.C. 27607; 919-828-0890; or Norton Healthcare Nursing Programs, 3307 East Indian Trail, Louisville, KY 40213; or the char-ity of your choice.

TO THE

TRYOND A I LY B U L L E T I N

Call: 828-859-9151

Mill Spring man charged with nine feloniesThe Polk County Sheriff’s

Office arrested a Mill Spring man last week on nine felo-nies that included several drug charges and possession of a firearm by a felon.

Jeffrey Scott Brittain, 49, was charged with felony traf-ficking opium/heroine, felony possession with intent to manu-facture, sell and deliver a sched-ule II controlled substance, felony possession with intent to manufacture sell and deliver

a schedule VI controlled sub-stance, three counts of felony possession with intent to manu-facture, sell and deliver a sched-ule IV controlled substance, felony maintaining a vehicle/dwelling/place for a controlled substance, felony possession of a firearm by a felon, mis-demeanor simple possession of schedule III controlled sub-stance and misdemeanor pos-session of drug paraphernalia, according to sheriff reports.

Sheriff’s officers said Brit-tain was arrested on Friday, Jan. 11 where they discovered approximately ½ ounce of methamphetamine, more than one pound of marijuana, three marijuana plants and more than 100 prescription pills.

Brittain was given a $20,000 bond, according to sheriff’s of-fice reports.

- information providedby the Polk County

Sheriff ’s Office

Flat Rock Playhouse’s You-Theatre 11-week session of class-es begins the week of Jan. 28 ending in the program’s April 27 Spring Festival that is sponsored by Reid & Reid Pediatric Dentist-ry and Orthodontics. All classes will perform at the festival.

Register online at www.ytrocks.com or call 828-693-3517.

– article submittedby MC Gaylord

Registration open for YouTheatre

James R. Baker and the staff at Baker Family Chiropractic recently held their fifth canned food drive for Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry. Each year as one of the business’s public service activities, Dr. Baker takes cans of food in lieu of payment for chiropractic health care services for the month of December and donates them to Outreach. “This was our most successful year and we would like to extend our gratitude to every patient who helped contribute to such a needed and worthwhile cause,” says Dr. Baker. (photo submitted Donna Wood)

MarketPlace

Baker Family Chiropractic collects 740 lbs.



The Upstairs Artspace invites the public to the unveiling of its first exhibit of 2013, “UPLOAD: The Art of the Digital Camera Phone.” The show goes on display starting Friday, Jan. 18, and an opening reception will be held on Saturday, Jan. 19, from 5 to 8 p.m.

The exhibit, organized by Chris Tinkler, is the first of its kind in the region -- a show dedicated entirely to photo-graphs shot and edited on cam-era phones or tablets. It features more than 100 images divided into an open show with photos emailed to the gallery from participants as nearby as Tryon and as far away as Turkey; and a juried show, judged by art pro-fessor and photographer Colby Caldwell of St. Mary’s College in Maryland.

Caldwell says the possibili-ties of this new and fast-devel-oping technology have opened up art photography to more and more people, as everyone can now carry cameras and editing equipment with them every-

where they go.“I had to come up with new

criteria to judge these photo-graphs,” Caldwell said, “as camera phones have opened the door to new possibilities for photographers.”

The best image in the juried show, as selected by Caldwell, will receive a $250 prize.

Before the reception on Sat-urday, Upstairs board member Melissa Parrish, a mixed-media artist who led two workshops on smartphone photography leading up to the exhibit, will give an informal introduction and tour of the exhibit starting at 4 p.m. The “walk and talk” preview is free, and visitors are encouraged to ask questions about the images and about cell phone digital imaging and applications. On Feb. 13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., the Upstairs also will hold a screening of “Annie Liebovitz” -- a documentary exploring the life and work of a celebrity portrait photographer. That event also is free.

For more information, visit

the gallery’s website at www.upstairsartspace.org, or call 828-859-2828. The Upstairs resumes normal hours – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.,

Tuesday through Saturday – on the first day of the show.

– article submittedby Harold Maas

Upstairs opens ‘UPLOAD’ smartphone photography show

“Horse,” submission from Teresa Prater for the UPLOAD open show. (photo submitted)

Foothills Music Club scholar-ship applications are now avail-able for young musicians with a minimum of three years of study in vocal and/or instrumental mu-sic currently in grades 9 through 12 in Polk and Rutherford coun-ties and Landrum, SC.

Application forms and schol-arship information have been given to school and private music teachers for prospective scholar-ship applicants. These forms may also be requested by email to [email protected] or call Elaine Jenkins, FMC scholarship chair, at 828-894-6493.

Application forms must be postmarked by Monday, Feb. 18, and mailed to Foothills Mu-sic Club, c/o Elaine Jenkins, 61 Prince Cemetery Lane, Tryon, NC 28782.

Auditions for scholarships will be held Friday afternoon, March 1, and Saturday morning, March 2, in the choir room of the Tryon Presbyterian Church, 430 Harmon Field Road, Tryon.

Three award winners will be selected. In addition to receiving monetary recognition, winners will be expected to perform for the Foothills Music Club mem-bership on April 11.

For the purpose of encourag-ing young musicians to continue developing their skills, the Foot-hills Music Club Young Musi-cians Scholarship Program offers financial support to students who demonstrate promise and wish to pursue their interest and talent. The scholarships can be applied to the cost of lessons, purchase of music, or repair/purchase of

instruments. In 2012, the FMC awarded three prizes totaling $1,700. Support for student musi-cal talent has been ongoing since the beginning of the FMC in 1988. To date, more than $36,000 has been awarded to young musi-cians in the area.

Members of the Foothills Music Club are as dedicated to this community involvement as they are to sustaining their own musical talents, whether vocal or instrumental, through performance. Monthly meetings of mini-recitals and programs are held in members’ homes.

Each FMC member is ex-pected to perform at least once during the scheduled meeting year. This may include solo and/or ensemble presentations usu-ally focused on certain themes.

On Jan. 10, 2013, a public concert was offered at the Polk campus of Isothermal Community College. The annual member/organist organ concert is scheduled to be performed at the Tryon Presby-terian Church on March 14 at 3 p.m. and is open to the public.

– article submittedby Elaine Jenkins

Foothills Music Club announces young musician scholarship auditions

Want to apply? What: Foothills Music Club Scholarship

When: Deadlines are Monday, Feb. 18

Where: Foothills Music Club, c/o Elaine Jenkins, 61 Prince Cemetary Lane, Tryon, N.C. 28782

Holy Cross wood donationThe youth of Holy Cross Episcopal Church brought six overflowing truckloads of wood to Outreach on New Year’s Eve. Because of their efforts many more Outreach clients will have wood to heat and cook with this winter. (photo submitted by Wendy Thomas)

The Community Foundation of Henderson County recently announced the availability of The Pisgah Chapter of Trout Unlim-ited William L. Arbuckle Memo-rial Scholarship for the 2013-2014 academic year.

The scholarship is a $1,000 award and is offered for any stu-dent accepted to an accredited de-gree granting college or university within the Southern Appalachian Region.

Recipients must be pursuing

an undergraduate and/or graduate degree in the field of fisheries and wildlife management, aquacul-ture, freshwater biology or other related fields.

Preference will be given to those who have expressed a desire to pursue work, which relates to fresh water fisheries and/or native trout populations.

This scholarship is open to students pursuing community col-lege, college or university degrees in the fields related above.

The deadline to apply for the Arbuckle Scholarship is April 1.

Applications can be obtained by contacting the Community Foundation office at 828-697-6224, visiting the foundation of-fice located at 401 N. Main Street, Suite 301, in downtown Hender-sonville or emailing [email protected].

To learn more, visit www.CFHCforever.org.

– article submittedby Lee Henderson-Hill

Arbuckle Memorial Scholarship deadline April 1

Results from the Meeting Place’s bridge play on Jan. 9 were:

First: Jan GreeneSecond: Ginsy DavisThird: Nick GainerFourth: John Miscenik

- article submitted

Meeting Place bridge results for Jan. 9 games

www.tryondailybulletin.com



Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) recently received a significant grant from the Polk County Community Foun-dation from its unrestricted funds.

The vision of the foundation is to advance philanthropy and improve the quality of life for all citizens in Polk County and the surrounding area. The Polk County Community Foundation has recognized t h e va l ue o f the Big Broth-ers Big Sisters organization’s service to area children, and has generously provided this charitable gift.

With the support of the Polk County Community Founda-tion, area businesses and in-dividual donors, Big Brothers Big Sisters builds the critical network of support that funds and enables the work of care-fully matching children with caring adult mentors and pro-viding ongoing support to the child, volunteer mentor and the child’s family. Local financial contributions are crucial for maintaining the work of BBBS. Time that Big Brothers Big Sisters staff does not have to spend raising funds can then be devoted to their programs.

The Polk County Commu-nity Foundation also hosts an

endowment fund established by an anonymous donor for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Eligible fall donations to Big Brothers Big Sisters were matched to this fund, giving a considerable boost to the endowment base, which will ultimately contrib-ute more substantially to the BBBS annual budget. Those interested in similarly invest-ing in the future of Big Broth-ers Big Sisters are encouraged

to contact the Foundation.

Big Broth-ers Big Sisters partners with parents, teach-ers, counselors and others in the community

to serve children facing ad-versity, and to determine how the BBBS programs can have the greatest impact in finding solutions to their challenges. Big Brothers Big Sisters tar-gets the children who need help, including those living in single parent or non-traditional family homes, growing up in poverty, and/or coping with parental incarceration.

BBBS is helping disadvan-taged youth stay in school, im-prove academic performance, avoid risky behaviors, reach toward higher aspirations and build social and life skills, all leading to improved relation-ships and a greater chance of

success. Having the support of a mentor helps parents and guardians as well, while also benefiting schools and area communities.

Starting something big for a child begins with performing background work and finding a great match between a Big and a Little. Do you remember someone who encouraged you to believe in yourself, who encouraged you to work hard in school or to develop some “spark?” Who helped you be-come the person you are today?

Most of us remember some-one who “took a shine” to us, and helped guide us at some point in our lives. Those who

BBBS receives Polk County Community Foundation grant

Big Sister Jo Rytter and her Little Sister Tristan participated in a Big Brothers Big Sisters group activity to go horseback riding, hosted by Hickory Nut Gap Farm in Fairview. (photo submitted)

volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters have the satisfac-tion of knowing their influence is being felt by the next genera-tion, and realize they are mak-ing a difference for children in our community.

By providing funding for Big Brothers Big Sisters, the donors, volunteers and staff of the Polk County Commu-nity Foundation are joining a mission of positively im-pacting the lives of children, making their lives better by helping them realize their po-tential. Nurtured children and a strengthened community are the results.

- article submitted

Time that Big Brothers Big Sisters staff does not have to spend raising funds can then be devoted to their programs.

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

Let TDB

Classi ed Ads

work for you!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCINGPure Virgin Wool Yarn ForSale! (We care what thesheep did!) Hand dyed

colors from Mills - Mossel-ler Studio. 700 yards (1 lb)**was $30** Now $20.00!Call Ron at 828-859-0292

Southside Grillof Tryon Now Openfor Lunch & Dinner.

Call us for yourParty needs.828-859-0345

GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale Fri & Sat. All Day. Tools,

equipment, antiques, Bob -cat 325, Fuel Tank,

Torches, power tools,compactors, presser

washer, etc etc 496 PenielRd. Columbus.

PET CARE

PUP ‘N TUB MobileServing Hendersonville,Polk County & surround-ing areas. www.pupn

tubmobile.comCALL 828-817-4881

APPLIANCES

MTB House of Bargains #210796 Hwy 11

Campobello, SCAppliances, Householdgoods, Lawn & Garden.

Discounted prices.Tues.- Fri. 10a to 5p

864-468-5317

FIREWOOD

Seasoned Firewood. 1 tondump truck load. Free lo-cal delivery. Hardwood

(1/2 split, 1/2 round) $120All split $150 Call

828-863-4128

CLEANING SERVICES

You Deserve a BreakTry one of our specials!

$10 off total week ofMartin Luther King, Val-entine $10 off, St. Pat-

rick $5 off. 888-846-4049or 828-429-1390

SERVICES

Saluda Construction:Grading, landscaping,

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

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

Writing and editing are myskills, Does this fit your

needs? Hourly rate. CallPatricia Roshaven

828-894-6056

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Additions, Decks,Cabinets

Customer work, siding,windows, flooring, roofing,

tile & more. Lic. & Ins.Lowest prices!

JG’s: 864-316-3596,578-4100, 292-0104

Tommy'sHome ImprovementRoofs, renovations, siding,

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

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

SPECIALIZED SERVICES

Gunsmithing ~ We buyFirearms

Rifles, Shotguns, Pistols,Revolvers, New or Used,Short or Long, Workingor Not. 828-393-0067

DRIVERS/DELIVERY/OTR

Class A CDL DriversB.A.H. Express in KingsMountain and Concord,NC needs Class A CDL

Drivers for regional/OTR..34 cpm. 18 mo. + exp.

req. Miles based on P.C.practical. Per diem avail.,

home weekends, assignedequip., excel. benefits,

incentives/ log bonus. Call704-730-7060 or email

[email protected]

MEDICAL/DENTAL

AUTUMN CAREOF SALUDA

is looking for quality,caring individuals to joinour health care team.Positions available

include:

RN Unit Supervisor(Days)

2nd Shift RN/LPN

2nd Shift CNAWe offer competitive

salaries and excellentbenefits. Apply at

Autumn Care of Saluda501 Esseola Drive

Saluda, NC 28773 orstaffdev108@

autumncorp.com

NOW HIRING!CNA’s and

In-Home Aidesneed for local HomeCare Agency. Call or

come by today!Accepting applications

10am - 3pm daily.Seasons Home Care

Valley Plaza2060 Lynn Rd Suite 4

Columbus, NC(828) 859-0147

HELP WANTED

Cleaning ServiceNeeds help. Call (828)894 - 3645.

Hospice of theCarolina Foothills

has the followingopenings:

* PRN RN(Hospice House)

* FT Clinical SupportStaff Member

(Hospice House)

For more information orto apply, please visit ourwebsite at www.hocf.org

EOE

POLK COUNTY TAXDEPARTMENT

has an immediate openingfor a part time temporaryProcessing Assistant. Du-ties include assisting tax-p a y e r s , a n s w e r i n gphones, filing, and dataentry. Position requiresprevious experience withcustomer service, workingknowledge of computers,good communicat ionskills, diplomacy, and at-tention to details. Candi-date must be able to work

HELP WANTED

in a fast-paced environ-ment. Position is tempo-rary and will end June 30,2013. Hours will vary dayto day as required. Posi-tion reports to the Tax Ad-ministrator. All applica-tions and resumes are ac-cepted until Jan 18, 2013.Applications are availablein the County Manager’sOffice, Womack Building,40 Courthouse Square,Columbus, NC.

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

REAL ESTATE

$57,400 FSBO2BDR, 1 BTH in

Columbus. ZonedResidential/Commercial.

828-817-0534

Polk CountyLand For Sale

7 acres w/ creek. BordersWalnut Creek Preserve. 1out building (storage/car-port), electric, septic, wa-ter, garden, irrogation sys-tem, wildlife food plot.Seller will pay for new sur-vey and closing cost.$ 8 5 , 0 0 0 . C a l l828-817-5845

COTTAGE

Tryon ValleyAttractive 3BR, LR w/ FP,W/D, DW. Screened porch

Fenced yard. $700 mo.828-691-2297

HOUSES FOR SALE

3BR/3BA house in Colum-bus. With 3 extra building

lots. $225,000.00828-859-6018

ONE TIMESPECIAL OFFER!

Our best selling3 bd / 2 ba singlewidewith designer decor

Please call 828-684-4874

TRYON2 bedroom, 1 bath.

$65,000 OBO.Call 828-817-2416

HOUSES FOR RENT

Green Creek2 br 2ba cedar sided mo-bile home. Livingroom hasfireplace. New renovationsto master bath. All newcarpet and vinyl. Largeyard with plenty of spacefor gardening. Privatedrive with no neighbors.$575 plus utilities. CallLee or Kim at 863-2963.

House for rent or optionto buy! Columbus. 3BD/31/2 BA house with finished

basement and 2 car ga-rage. $1000 per month or

$265,000 Call828-859-6018

MOBILE HOME RENTALS

2 Bedroom 2 bath nearPolk County Middle &High School on FoxMountain Rd. $475 permonth + security deposit.828-859-5286.

Lot 5 on Deer Meadow.3bd/2ba, with stove andfrig. on 1.25 acres. 1st

trailer on right down buckbranch. $650/mo.

Rent to Own or Rent.Call 828-243-5202

APARTMENTS

For Rent - 1BR Duplex.$350/ mo. $350.00 De-

posit. Sunny View.828-625-9711

APARTMENTS

Furnished 1 BR apart-ment. Living room with

fireplace, screened porch.$700 per month, all utilites

included. Call 859-9000after 4 pm

In theTown of Colum-bus, 2BR, no smoking &no pets. $750/m includesall utilities and DISH TV.

Call 828-894-7058

Tryon 2 beautifulApart. 1bd $575 & 2bd.

$650 both include heat & water. Great Apart

864-415-3548

ViewmontApartments

Now Under NewOwnership

1 bdrm apts. available.Government

Subsidized, elderlyhandicapped, heat/air

included. Walk to town.828-817-2744

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT

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

OFFICE SPACE

330 sq ft office space inColumbus. Available

Feb. 1st, $600 per month, includes utilites.828-894-7058

WANTED TO BUY - VEHICLES

WE BUYCheap running cars and

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

FAST SERVICE.(828) 289 - 4938

CARS

1995 Ford Taurus StationWagon, 82,000 miles, Sil-ver, PW, PS, PL. Verynice and clean. $2950.Call 828-859-6381

Lincoln LS, 2004. Looksand runs like new. Newtires. 130k miles. Asking$6000. Cream color,leather, 6 cylinder. Call8 2 8 - 3 2 9 - 1 1 9 9 o r828-696-3115

MISCELLANEOUS

Contractors, Miscmaterial and equipment.Too much to mention.

828-817-1883

Round Bale HayFor Sale.

$30 per roll.Call 817-4049

LEGALS

LEGAL NOTICE

EXECUTOR'S NOTICE

Having qualified on the4nd day of January, 2013as EXECUTRIX of theEstate of Della MaeFrady Mathis, deceased,late of Polk County, NorthCarolina, this is to notifyall persons, firms andcorporat ions havingclaims against the dece-dent to exhibit the sameto the undersigned Ex-ecutor on or before the9th day of April, 2013 orthis notice will be pleadedin bar of their recovery.All persons, firms andcorporations indebted tothe estate will pleasemake immediate.This is the 9th day of

January, 2013

Felicia Frady Peek66 Black Gum Dr.Old Fort, NC 28762Executrix of theEstate Of Della Mae

Frady Mathis

Tryon Daily BulletinAdv: 01/09, 01/16, 01/23

& 01/30/2013

Do you have available jobs?

Call 828.859.9151 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.

Selling your home?Advertise here and sell it faster. Call Classifieds

at 828.859.9151.

Looking for a home?

Look in our classifieds section and learn of great deals for you and

your family.

Looking for a home?

Look in our classifieds section and learn of great deals for you and

your family.

Selling your home?Advertise here and sell it faster. Call Classifieds

at 828.859.9151.



2008 Mini Cooper S

6,141 Miles • $24,900

4x4 · Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate · Air Conditioning Owners Manual · Alarm System · Passenger Airbag

Alloy Wheels · Pickup Truck Cargo Box Light · AM/FM Power Locks · Anti-Lock Brakes · Power Mirrors · Bedliner

Power Steering · CD · Power Windows · Cruise Control Rear Defroster · Driver Airbag · Second Row Folding Seat

Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror · Side Head Curtain Airbag · Front Air Dam · Tachometer · Front Side Airbag

Tilt Wheel · Interval Wipers · Traction ControlKeyless Entry · Trip Computer · Leather Steering Wheel

Vehicle Stability Control System

Bravo MarkeTplace, 285 N. Trade St., Tryon. Collection includes works by Linda Hudgins, Jim Shackleford and Mara and Ford Smith. Gallery open Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Ferullo Fine arT sTudio, 140 Pacolet St., Tryon. Now showing new mixed media and wood sculpture by Dom Ferullo and re-cent watercolors with an attitude by Pat Cole-Ferullo in the in-timate gallery. The ongoing class in Expressive Watercolor is welcoming new members with some experience in watercolor and an interest in moving beyond realism. Call 828-859-3177 for information to and to schedule an appointment.

honking Tonkers gallery, 78 East Main St., Saluda. 828-749-1070. Offering mandala classes every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. There is a small fee for the class.

kaThleen’s gallery, 66 E. Main St., Saluda. Gallery hours are Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information, call 828-859-8316.

Mill spring agriculTural cenTer (Msac), 156 School Road, Mill Spring. For more information, call 828-894-8028. Jan. 18, 19 and 26 at 7 p.m., Witch Ann Screening about local Polk County legend.

skyuka Fine arT, 133 N. Trade St., Tryon. Portrait painting workshop, Jan. 21-25. For more information, email [email protected] or call 828-859-0318.

ThoMpson garden gallery and ouTdoor living, 83 Palmer St., Tryon. Showcasing local artists and craftsmen. Gallery and showroom hours 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Saturday. For more information, call 571-216-6093.

Tryon arTs & craFTs school, 373 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon. Mary Lou Diekmann will lead a new Thursday and Friday af-ternoon wheel throwing class. Two-day workshop on making Mardi-Gras masks, Jan. 19-20. Transparency Glass Show runs through Feb. 22. Call 828-859-8323 for information about new classes and schedules.

Tryon Fine arTs cenTer, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Kinder-musik courses for kids, Saturdays at 10:45, until March 9. Oil painting classes for teens, Saturdays at noon, until March 9.

Tryon painTers & sculpTors, 26 Maple St., Tryon. 6” x 6” show runs until Feb. 23

upsTairs arTspace, 49 South Trade St., Tryon. UPLOAD: The Art of the Digital Camera Phone,” the gallery’s opening exhib-it of 2013. The show opens on Jan. 19 with a public reception at 5 p.m. Alongside this exhibit will also be the Big Brothers Big Sister’s fundraiser exhibit “Have a HeART.” Embellished hearts will be up for bid at the Upstairs Artspace from Jan. 18 through Feb. 9. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 828-859-2828, [email protected], www.upstairsartspace.org.

Exhibits & Events

Carruth - page 77

2x511/26CFUR-038245

CFUR-038245

CarruthFurniture Company

104 S. howard ave. , Landrum (hwy. 176) • 864-457-3344

The new look of comfort BeddingRecliners

AppliancesInfrared Heaters

Many More Markdowns! RegisteR foR a fRee La-Z-Boy® RecLineR

All DAy

long

starting at $289.95

BlAck FriDAy

SAle

2x2W, 12/15-3/23/11 CFUR-040468

CFUR-xxxxxx

Carruth Furniture Co.104 S. howard ave. , Landrum (hwy. 176) • 864-457-3344

AffordablePrices

reconDitioneD AppliAnceSAll MAjor BrAnDS

90-Day Warranty

MoviesTryon TheaTer, 45 S. Trade St., Tryon. Jan. 16 - 20 - Hitchcock Jan. 23 - 27 - Rise of the Guardians

Live Music

Music VenuesHare and Hound - 101 E. Rutherford St., Landrum, 828-457-3232

Larkin’s - 155 W. Mills St., Columbus, 828-894-8800

Kyoto’s - 112 N. Trade St., Tryon, 828-859-9043

Melrose Inn - 55 Melrose Ave., Tryon, 828-859-0234

Purple Onion - 16 Main St., Saluda, 828-749-1179

Party Place & Event Center - Friendship Rd., Saluda, 828-749-3676

Saluda Grade Café - 40 Main St., Saluda, 828-749-5854

Saluda Inn & Wine Cellar - 229 Greenville St., Saluda, 828-749-9698

Tryon Fine Arts Center - 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon, 828-859-8322

Wine Cellar - 229 Greenville St., Saluda, 828-749-9698

Zenzera - 208 E. Rutherford St., Landrum, 864-457-4554

THURSDAY, JAN. 17Purple OnionAaron Burdett ZenzeraA Beautiful Mess

FRIDAY, JAN. 18Kyoto’sJim Peterman’s BandPurple OnionFred WhiskinSaluda Grade CaféOld time fiddleand banjo tunesZenzeraBlues Underground

SATURDAY, JAN. 19Hare & HoundLive music w/ Daryl Rice

Party Place & Event CenterTuxedo Junction BandPurple OnionBad PopesZenzeraSly Sparrow

SUNDAY, JAN. 20Larkin’s in ColumbusFred Whiskin, 11:30 a.m.

Stone SoupLive entertainment,11 a.m.

TUESDAY, JAN. 22ZenzeraOpen mic night

Tryon Fine arTs cenTer, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Friday, Jan. 18, The Friendship Council’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration will include a tribute to the Freedom Riders, musi-cal selections from the Unity Choir, and keynote speaker, Dr. Tyrone Bledsoe. Saturday, Feb. 2, Chase Away the Blues.

Live Entertainment



opinion16 Wednesday, January 16, 2013 tryon daily Bulletin / the World’s smallest daily neWspaper

YoursOurs

The Tryon Daily BulletinThe World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper

Betty Ramsey, Publisher

Editor Samantha Hurst Designer Gwen RingReporter Leah Justice

Letter to the Editor

Are these the wishes of Polk County?To the editor:

I took part in a farce on Monday last Jan. 7, at the Polk County Com-missioners’ meeting.

There, a number of speakers, myself included, respectfully asked the board to accept the unanimous recommendation of the planning committee to adopt a county-wide ordinance to protect our ridgelines.

The recommenda-tion of the planning committee was the result of inputs by citizens and numerous experts, and reflected the best thinking of the community regarding this issue. The board not only rejected the recommendations of the committee and the pleas of the citizens present, they stripped Polk County of any regulatory protection

for our scenic beauty. That is, unless “letting engineers

do their jobs” constitutes such protection. How’d that work on Chocolate Drop?

My first thought was that this collection of middle-aged white guys must be on the take. It then occurred to me that they had re-cently been elected by a majority

of Polk County voters. So, while they may still be on the pad, they ap-parently reflect the de-sires of the majority of

Polk County voters. And we must therefore conclude they don’t want any protections for our scenic re-sources, and, like the board, they’re not interested in hearing input from experts who have indicated there is a necessity for such protections.

Ain’t democracy grand?- Chris ter Kuile,

Tryon

New YearsTo the editor:

There was a great crowd on main street for the New Year’s Eve dropping of the ball at the clock tower, with dancing on the upper level. Walking to the coffee shop at 7:15 the next morning I was really impressed by how clean the upper

level and the street area in front of the clock were after the revelry.

I saw one paper cup out of place. Congratulations to ev-eryone who helped make our downtown attractive the day after a party.

- Les Stobbe,Tryon

WatchWorks - page 3

PLEASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS

2x3.510/9

WWor-032688

WWor-032688

Moving Sale!From 20%

to 60% Off!

201 East Broad St. • Broadway Plaza behind the Denny's TowerSpartanburg, SC • 864/582-3028

Open Monday - Friday 9-6

Soon to be located on Hillcrest Specialty Row!

Dots With Discounts! Expert Watch RepairAuthorized Dealer for Seiko, Citizen, Bulova, Accutron,

Hamilton, Luminox, Pulsar and Our Own WatchWorks Brand

Largest Selection of Watches in The Upstate…By Far

Located at Hillcrest Shopping Center 1040 Fernwood Glendale Rd., Suite 48, Spartanburg, SC

864/582-3028~ All major credit cards accepted ~

2x2.511/13WWor-033273

WWor-033273

Medical director selection key to community safety

A strong network of volunteer medical responders is vital to the health and safety of any community. In Polk County we are especially lucky to have highly dedicated and educated volunteers willing to sacrifice their time to ensure there is someone available when a resident has a medical emergency.

Maintaining such as system requires a dedicated medical director and right now Polk County commissioners are search-ing for a new one.

Dr. Allison Owens has committed more than a decade to the task of writing protocols, being on call 24 hours a day to provide medical direction and overseeing training, among other duties.

Commissioner chair Michael Gage said he’s sure Dr. Owens has done the best she can, yet the commission is apparently not satisfied. Despite the improvements Dr. Owens said have been made to the system over the last decade, commissioners feel a lack of respect for volunteers and from some volunteers has put the county at risk. Along the way, some volunteers’ frustrations with the way in which training is handled in the system have caused them to go as far as discontinuing their service, accord-ing to Gage.

It appears personality conflicts and past frustrations that should have been put to rest continue to linger and impede the system’s ability to function smoothly.

This is a shame. Finding a new director will not be a simple task. Gage said

the commissioners believe there are individuals who would step in should the situation require a temporary solution. Dr. Owens however has committed years to providing the county with the most qualified responders possible and we’re grateful for that service.

N.C. General Statute Rules 13p.0201 offers the EMS system requirements and states that county governments shall estab-lish EMS systems, as well as appoint an EMS system medical director.

According to the standards set up by the North Carolina Office of EMS, such a person must hold the following qualifications:

• Hold a current license to practice medicine or osteopathy in North Carolina.

• Have endorsement and working relationship with physician community, in particular medical staff and/or emergency physi-


Sunshine again shunned by board of commissionersTo the editor:

“And this is the condemna-tion, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.” King James Bible, John 3:19.

Once again at their Jan. 7, 2013 meeting, the board of commissioners (BOC) major-ity used secrecy to accomplish their goal. Using their recent rules change to avoid giving agenda items titles that inform other commissioners and the public about what will be dis-cussed, Tom Pack placed an item on the agenda vaguely labeled “waterline extensions.”

When Commissioner (Ray) Gasperson asked Pack about the vagueness, Pack responded it was intentional, that he didn’t

want to pin himself down be-cause he might want to talk about more than one extension. Weak response, Tom. Only one extension was discussed.

The real reason for the vagueness is Pack didn’t want the public to know that he was again proposing the waterline that he and commissioner (Ted) Owens have long sought: One that would service William Day’s land at the intersection of Highway 74 and Highway 9.

Pack and Owens f i r s t thought they could run the waterline by Day’s property when Polk Central School’s water well needed work. But that waterline was estimated to cost up to $1,000,000.

Learning that, Superinten-dent Miller and the school board decided to repair the school’s well, at a cost of about $40,000. They told the com-missioners not to extend the waterline since it wasn’t other-wise needed.

Not easily deterred, Owens and Pack still argued to extend the waterline to Polk Central, past Mr. Day’s property. After it became clear that the BOC wasn’t going to force the school to accept a waterline the school board didn’t want, Owens said, “Can’t we at least take it to Highway 74?” where Mr. Day’s property lies.

I thought the new major-ity would raise this waterline again at their first meeting. I was wrong. They waited until the second meeting. And then they dressed it up (“put lipstick on the pork”), or disguised it, as a plan to extend the line to Mill Spring, rather than just to Highway 74 and Mr. Day’s property, as had been their goal in the past.

At the BOC meeting, the chair asked if there were any comments from the public. Of course there were none. No one knew what the vague agenda item was about. As Commis-

sioner Gasperson rightly point-ed out, “There was no informa-tion and citizens didn’t know to come if they wished to speak on it.” The majority’s mission was accomplished.

Why keep bringing William Day into this discussion? In the 2010 election, Mr. Day made a generous campaign contribu-tion to Tom Pack. In the 2012 election, Mr. Day made a $250 campaign contribution to Keith Holbert. And Mr. Day paid for the many full page “Liberty” ads in the Tryon Daily Bulletin in support of Pack, Gage and Holbert and hosted the “Lib-erty” website on the internet to which the Republicans’ Face-book page frequently connect-ed. That’s a lot of campaign support, probably unheard of in past Polk County Elections.

Is there any connection be-tween the election support and the waterline? You decide.

- Renée McDermott,Tryon

Letter to the Editor



These students from Sunny View Elementary School were honored recently as “Terrific Kids.” The Tryon Kiwanis Club sponsors the event, which recognizes students from each classroom for their good citizenship and hard work for the month. Students received a certificate of honor, a pencil and a bumper sticker that identifies their parents’ car as having a “Terrific Kid” in the family. December winners were: (front row, left to right) Banks Barber, John Velazquez-Reynoso, Avrey Hensley, RJ Ruff, Sarah Strough; (second row, left to right) Ivey Upton, Keeleigh Bradley, Gabe Alvarado, Alyssa Searcy, Madison Whitson and Timbo Bradley; (back row, left to right) Principal Kevin Weis, Lynn Montgomery (Kiwanis), Cameron Evans, Gav in Shelton, LeeAnn Bradley, Kole Eubanks, Bryson Seay and Sarah Russell. Not pictured – Alonzo Trejo. (photo submitted by Angela Hall)

Sunny View December Terrific Kids

cians group.• Preferably hold board certi-

fication in emergency medicine.• Maintain an active clinical

practice.• Have education or experi-

ence in out-of-hospital emergency care

• Maintain appropriate medical liability coverage

• Opinion(Continued from page 16)

• Provide onsite medical direc-tion during ride alongs with EMS eight hours per year.

Nailing down an individual who fits all of these requirements, has a passion for providing emer-gency care to our community and is willing to take on the liability and responsibility of the posi-tion of medical director – all for $12,000 a year – is a bigger feat than most might imagine.

As the Bulletin further inves-

tigates concerns within the EMS system of this county, we hope to find the issue to be more than a matter of conflicting personalities or personal agendas.

Picturing the dire situation our county would be in without a committed medical director alarms our staff. A county’s emer-gency medical system cannot operate without a medical director in place. Without one, first re-sponders would not be able to ad-

minister EPI pens for something as simple as an allergic reaction.

We hope the county can put together a plan to find a new di-rector soon and, while we agree with Commissioner Gage that the selection should not be rushed, it should take top priority.

After all, we are talking about true life or death situations and the safety of every single person who lives, works and even visits our area.

Express the YOU in YOUR business.

Publishes: Feb. 28, 2013Space Deadline: Jan. 23, 2013Finished Ad Deadline: Jan. 25, 2013

Feature YOUR business in the Tryon Daily Bulletin’s Progress 2013 edition. All the focus is on YOU and YOUR business. YOU can reach thousands and show them who YOU are. Feature your business with a more personal look at your business and an editorial.

WHY? People buy from people they know!

WHAT?YOU. The “YOU” your customers may not know. This is your chance to share with your customers, be creative and tell your story.

WHERE?Feature your business outside or indoors - photos are anopportunity to show your fun side.

WHY?Because you are people just like your customers, you havepassions, hobbies and fun. Allowing your customers to get to know you will pay in the long run.

ADVERTISING OPTIONS:

Cover Inside Front

Page 3 Page 4

Inside Back 3Inside Back 2Inside BackBack Cover A1 Strip Ad

Double Truck Full Page COLOR

Additional offerswith purchase of ad:

Includes professionalpicture, ad creation.

Interested? Contact:Nicholas, Lenette or Betty at 828-859-9151.

The World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper



The Thermal Belt Friendship Council recently received a Free Community Events Grant from the Polk County Community Foundation to assist with its 2013 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration.

The annual celebration is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 18, at 6 p.m., at the Tryon Fine Arts Center. The Polk County Community Foundation has historically been a friend of the Friendship Council. Dr. Joseph Fox, president of the Ther-mal Belt Friendship Council states, “Much of the work of the Friendship Council has been made possible through the finan-cial assistance we have received over the years from the Polk County Community Foundation. We are truly blessed to have several generous individuals in our region that make the work of the Foundation possible.” The mission of the Polk County Community Foundation is to:

• Support charitable and beneficial activities in the com-munity,

• Provide and administer a variety of planned giving pro-grams,

• Serve as responsible stew-ards of all funds entrusted to it, and

• Provide initiatives in rec-ognizing areas of community needs and supporting solutions.

The Polk County Community Foundation has streamlined its grant making process, which has been a benefit to small non-profit organizations such as the Ther-mal Belt Friendship Council. The support was instrumental in the Friendship Council’s ability to bring a nationally and inter-nationally known speaker, Dr. Tyrone Bledsoe, CEO-President of the Student African American Brotherhood (SAAB), to Tryon

for this year’s MLK Celebra-tion event. SAAB’s national headquarters offers empowering national conferences to incorpo-rate powerful messages of suc-cess to young men throughout the United States. SAAB was founded in 1990, and has grown to more than 200 chapters across college and university cam-puses; middle and high schools in more than 39 states in the United States. SAAB operates through student chapters across the nation where young men of color enjoy the privilege of social, cultural and spiritual enrichment.

SAAB’s website (saabna-tional.org) said, “For a number of years, crime statistics have revealed that a disproportionate number of black men were using illicit drugs, committing other crimes and contributing to teen-age pregnancy. Just as alarming, one out of every four black men aged 20 to 29 is either in prison, on probation or on parole. More black men of this age group are in prison than there are in college and the armed services combined. Many young men choose crime and irresponsibil-ity because they feel that no one cares about them, and that they have nothing to lose. One can understand that with such feel-ings, stealing, using illicit drugs – or even murder – could be an ‘easy’ alternative (The Sentenc-ing Project, 1995).”

How should we respond to this critical situation? One re-sponse would be to shake our heads and place the blame upon our institutions and systems. Another would be to take posi-tive steps by giving of our time and talents to demonstrate there are alternatives to the path too many black men take. Indeed, it is up to us to carry the shield

to overcome obstacles to a brighter side of life. We can of-fer our younger generation food to think, act, and prepare for a better future than those who choose a collision course with doom. SAAB has accepted the demanding challenge by involv-ing enrolled Black males at more than 200 colleges and universi-ties, as well as middle and high schools in 39 states in the U.S. In addition, SAAB provides a diverse and culturally-sensitive environment for all ethnic mi-norities through our option for institutions/schools to call their respective chapter “Brother to Brother” (B2B) or SAAB, which allows institutions/schools to be intentional about inviting a more diverse group of young men to the SAAB Experience.

SAAB focuses on increasing the number of African American and Latino men that graduate from college by creating a posi-tive peer community based on a spirit of caring. SAAB operates through student run chapters with professional advising and mentorship to assist young men to excel academically, socially, culturally, spiritually and in the community.

The goal is for all males of color at affiliated institutions to take full advantage of their academic years and to better understand and practice their full responsibilities, rights, and privileges as citizens of this country. Additionally, SAAB plans to work in the community with other younger males in need of guidance and direction along with adopting Habitat for Humanity as its official service project. Our objective is that all males will be role models for each other as well as for other males of color in their com-munity. Additionally, it is our

hope that SAAB members will be well prepared to enter the work force of professionals and compete as positive contributors with the best for a meaningful place in our society.

The Friendship Council is a nonprofit organization created to foster unity throughout the many diverse communities in the Thermal Belt region, includ-ing North and South Carolina. There are no membership dues collected by the organization, just a strong desire to foster equality and diversity. The organization does not view di-versity only in light of race, but also age, physical and mental challenges, national origin, and ethnicity. All residents of the Thermal Belt region are encouraged to participate. The Thermal Belt Friendship Coun-cil meets monthly at Roseland Community Center (Intersection of Peake and Howard Streets, Tryon) every second Tuesday, at 6 p.m., and membership is open to any community member wishing to further the dialog be-tween the races. For more infor-mation, visit the organization’s website at: friendshipcouncil.homestead.com.

– article submittedby Dr. Joseph Fox

Thermal Belt Friendship Council receives PCCF grantThe goal is for all males of color at affiliated institutions to take full advantage of their academic years and to better understand and practice their full responsibilities, rights, and privileges as citizens of this country.

TDBPROMO - page 95

THINK GLOBALLY ... SHOP LOCALLY ! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MERCHANTS

Let TDB Classifieds Work for You!Call us at 828-859-9151

or email [email protected]




Buy, sell, trade…? Let TDB Classifieds Work for You!

Call us at 828-859-9151 or email [email protected]





Buy, sell, trade...? Let TDB Classifieds Work for You!Call us at 828-859-9151 or email [email protected]

Buy, sell, trade...?



Bridge Players Cornerby Karl Kachadoorian

}{[]

}{[]

}{[]

QJ52J48653K103

10874Q6AK92876

EAST

A6AK987527Q95

NORTH

WEST

SOUTH

South arrived at an optimistic 4 Heart contract and received the Ace of Diamonds opening lead. Of course, South’s bid was not based on just optimism. It was partially made as a preemptive bid to keep the op-ponents from competing or possibly sacrificing. On the lead of the Dia-mond Ace East dropped the Queen. This discard showed possession of the Jack or a singleton so East con-tinued with the deuce to his partner’s 10. Declarer ruffed and fortunately drew trumps in 2 rounds, with West showing up with the trump Queen. Declarer is home free if he can avoid the loss of three tricks in the black suits and get to dummy for a Spade finesse. Before continuing, declarer reviewed what had transpired so far in the play and quickly realized that since East had already showed up

with 9 High card points that the Spade King was most likely held by East. So there’s good news, with King of Spades being onside, but also some bad news which was that East also held the Ace of Clubs. And if East also held the Club Jack, declarer had his work cut out for himself.

However, based on the facts at hand, declarer realized that there’s only one way to tackle the Club suit. At trick #5 declarer led the Club nine and ran it when West played low. If the nine wins or draws the Ace declarer makes his contract. If the nine lose to the Jack, declarer wins the Diamond return and leads the Queen of Clubs and overtakes with dummy’s King to guarantee an entry to the dummy no mater what East does and has an entry for the Spade finesse.

K93103QJ104AJ42

}{[]

PASSPASSEASTWEST

4 {SOUTHNORTH

PASS

ALL PASS



Hometown Heroes . . . As a local independent insurance agency, proudly

representing Auto-Owners Insurance, we live and work right in your community providing you with all your

insurance needs. Call or visit us today!

More choices. Local agent.

PENNY INSURANCETryon •828-859-6700

pennyinsuranceagency.com

Thank you and congratulations agents! Auto-Owners Insurance has been ranked

“Highest in Customer Satisfaction with the Auto Insurance Claims Experience, Four Years in a Row,” according to

J.D. Power and Associates!

Auto-Owners Insurance ranks highest among auto insurance providers in the J.D. Power and Associates 2008-2011 Auto Claims StudiesSM. Study based on 11,811 total responses, ranking 26 insurance providers. Excludes those with claims only for glass/windshield, theft/stolen, roadside assistance or bodily injury claims. Proprietary results based on experiences and perceptions of

consumers surveyed March – July 2011. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.

Frieden VII (German meaning: Peace) passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Jan. 2; one month before his 13th birthday.

He was born on Feb. 6, 2000 to Ascoota Bugg Bugg (Sire) and Pebbles of Bedrock IV (Dam). He was one of seven siblings born from this Championship German bloodline that included Schutzhund champions and law enforcement legends. Frieden was one of the largest of their children reaching 100 pounds and the size of a miniature horse. His size and color, he was registered as a sable, was striking and commented on often.

On July 5, 2000 he came to live with his human parents Chris and Melissa Le Roy. Frieden was a gift from a dear friend who saw Chris’ love for dogs and his po-tential to be a great K-9 handler. Chris started Frieden’s K-9 patrol training immediately. Frieden se-cured a position along with Chris at the Polk Country Sherriff’s

Department, when he was just a pup, gaining valuable on the job training. On Oct. 28, 2000 Frieden received certification of patrol uti-lization from the North Carolina Police Dog Association.

While on patrol Frieden assist-ed Chris and many other deputies with building searches, suspect apprehensions, drug seizures, protection and tracking of lost hik-ers and suspects. While Frieden loved patrol work, he loved being head of the house and protecting his human mom the most. After a year on patrol, Frieden was retired and allowed to do what he loved the most: searching and patrolling the house at night while mom slept and dad kept the streets and neighborhoods safe.

Upon retirement, Frieden al-lowed no one in the Le Roy household unless dad was home. Frieden ensured that mom and all the foster children and nieces and

K-9 patrol dog remembered

(Continued on page 23) Chris le roy and frieden. (photo suBmitted)

• Calendar(Continued from page 2)

classifieds@

Locally-made movie ‘Witch Ann’ shows Jan. 18-19, 26Most everyone has heard talk of

Polk County’s local legend, Witch Ann. Taylor’s Production and Evil Pictures brings the legend to life in a fictional horror suspense movie, which will be shown at the Polk County Agricultural Center Jan. 18-19, 26 at 7 p.m. each night.

The person who fills the 200th seat each night will win a free DVD copy of the movie and a movie poster. A Q&A will follow the movie each night, and auto-graphed pictures of the stars will be available.

This movie was made locally about a local legend with local actors.

To buy tickets, visit the ag center in Mill Spring or Smoke Trading Signal Post in Columbus. You may also use a PayPal account through Taylor’s Production and Evil Pictures’ facebook page, or call Taylor’s Production at 828-231-1017.

– article submittedby Rhonda O’Connor Witch Ann tells the tale of a local Polk County legend. (photo submitted)

nephews who visited were com-pletely safe. His favorite past time was hanging around the house waiting on company, especially the nieces and nephews who vis-ited. They were the best suspects to steal homemade peach pie from. He also loved the attention they bestowed on him, riding him as if he were a horse, using him as a pillow, wrestling and of course

throwing the ball, or whatever toy was the closest.

His body was cremated and the memorial post (We lost an important member of our fam-ily today. Frieden was Chris first patrol dog. He almost made it to his 13th Birthday. RIP Tiger Lilly!) on Facebook drew dozens of sweet and thoughtful comments from all who had met and worked with him. Melissa lovingly called Frieden Tiger Lilly because he could be as bad and mean as a

Tiger, however most of the time he was sweet, beautiful and kind as a Lilly.

However you decide to re-member your beloved pets, a great way is to give to those pets who are less fortunate and have not found their loving and forever homes. By donating to your humane society you can help make a difference in the life of a special pet.

– article submittedby Melissa Le Roy

• Frieden VII(Continued from page 22)

urday, 4 p.m., Ashley Meadows Community Room. There is Christ-centered help for all ad-dictions. Join us to find freedom from unhealthy habits. Will meet every Saturday at 4 p.m. For more information, call Lorna Dever at 828-817-1544.

Showing of “Witch Ann,” The locally-made movie “Witch

Ann” will be shown at the Polk County Agricultural Center Jan. 18-19, 26 at 7 p.m. each night.

MondayPolk County Mobile Recy-

cling 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 Dupli-cate Bridge, 1:30 p.m. 828-749-9245. For more activities, email [email protected] or

visit www.saluda.com.The Meeting Place Senior

Center, sing-along, 10 a.m.; senior fitness, 11 a.m.; bingo or bead class 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001.

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



TDBPROMO - page 7

Cov

er u

p…th

is a

d w

ith a

mai

ling

labe

l. Su

bscr

ibe

to

the

Tryo

n D

aily

Bul

letin

.

Cov

er u

p…th

is a

d w

ith a

mai

ling

labe

l. Su

bscr

ibe

to

the

Tryo

n D

aily

Bul

letin

.

Cov

er u

p…th

is a

d w

ith a

mai

ling

labe

l. Su

bscr

ibe

to

the

Tryo

n D

aily

Bul

letin

.

Cov

er u

p…th

is a

d w

ith a

mai

ling

labe

l. Su

bscr

ibe

to

the

Tryo

n D

aily

Bul

letin

.

Cov

er u

p…th

is a

d w

ith a

mai

ling

labe

l. Su

bscr

ibe

to

the

Tryo

n D

aily

Bul

letin

.

Cov

er u

p…th

is a

d w

ith a

mai

ling

labe

l. Su

bscr

ibe

to

the

Tryo

n D

aily

Bul

letin

.

Cov

er u

p…th

is a

d w

ith a

mai

ling

labe

l. Su

bscr

ibe

to

the

Tryo

n D

aily

Bul

letin

.

Cov

er u

p…th

is a

d w

ith a

mai

ling

labe

l. Su

bscr

ibe

to

the

Tryo

n D

aily

Bul

letin

.

0tfn3tue - page 2

tuesday tfnsLandscaping and cLean up

tree, brush, leaf, undergrowth removal. Hauling, weed killing, seasonal and storm damage clean-ups. Plant, tree sales. Planting, transplanting and material. Beds, edging, mulch, pine straw. We do it all. 859-6436.

1x1tu 3/31 end 7/8 Ricky Greene

aa Open MeeTingWednesday at 8pm at

st. Luke's Hospital classroom.

enter at back of building.

1x1Tues. e 9/30

1x1tu, f, end 4/30

Fuel Oil • PrOPane Gas • asPhalt PavinG

(864)-457-2490Call today for a

Free esTiMaTeon asphalt paving

1x1tu, th

stumP GrindinG & landscaPinG

Grading, Hauling & Driveway Repairs

Free Estimatescall 828-894-2331 or 817-2659

1x1t, f ends 12/6

2002 F-150 4X4 supercab 5.4L V8

auto Trans,25K miles,

Drive daily to Gastonia.$24,300. 828-859-3028.

1x11/21,22,23,24

HOuse HeLpGutters Cleaned

($75 - most houses)J.t. taylor

828-606-7137

1c x 1intu

2/25–5/20

FuLL serVice Yard Man

cell # 828-817-1046

1x1tu/th 3/25/03-5/15/03

professional guitar Lessons for Beginnerscall 828-863-2151

Leave Message

1x14/8,11,15,18

p r i n c easphalt paving

Large or Small (864)457-2490

FREE Estimates

1x1tu/th

POIL-024144

(864) 457-2490Propane Gas

Asphalt PavingLandrum

1x1replace Asphalt ad

10/28-2/1/05

Furnished cottage For rent

in tryon, king-size bed, washer and dryer, kitchen, fireplace. Weekly rental of $290.

828-817-0382 (cell)

1x1Tu, TH, end 11/6

12/3,4,9,10

Propane Gas (864) 457-2490

All Your Heating Needs

1x1tu, th

11/18-1/6/09POIL-025808

prO paper Hanging

Call Pam Lockhart864-457-3601

tu, ends 4/5/05

POIL-024144

POIL

-025

808

Concert to benefit Ag Center farm store, Feb. 1On Friday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m.,

all are invited to join for a special concert of acoustic, classical guitar with Matthew Smith and Chance Glass from Columbia, S.C.

Spanish and Latin influenced pieces, lively pieces from the clas-sical era, haunting music from the baroque style and a contemporary piece composed specifically for the duo encompass their current musical program, which will highlight music written from some of the guitar’s greatest composers.

Smith, who holds a bachelors degree in music, currently directs the Classical Guitar Ensemble at Newberry College. He has also composed and directed an all-gui-tar soundtrack for the independent film, “I Remember.”

Glass holds a master of music degree from USC, where he stud-ied under Christopher Berg. He is currently a member of the music faculty at Midlands Technical College. In addition to teaching, Glass has performed across the Southeast with various popular musical groups and theatre pro-

ductions. Both men are part of the ad-

ministrative faculty of the an-nual Southern Guitar Festival and Competition directed by Marina Alexandra in Columbia. This dy-namic duo have been performing together for the past two years and are sure to captivate the most discerning music aficionados as well as casual fans of guitar music.

Tickets are available in ad-vance at the Farm Store, as well

as the evening of the event. All proceeds go to benefit the Mill Spring Agricultural Centers Farm Store, which operates primarily on a volunteer basis.

For information about the concert, the store or the Ag Center, visit www.polkcountyfarms.org or contact the Mill Spring Farm Store at 828 894-8028 or 828 863-4377.

– article submittedby Mindy Weiner

mattheW smith and ChanCe glass (photo suBmitted)

Interested agencies must apply by Jan. 25

Polk County has been chosen to receive $2,800 in federal funds to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county.

The selection was made by a national board, chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Salvation Army; United Jewish Communities and United Way of America. A local board was charged to distribute the funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country.

The Polk County board will determine how the funds awarded to Polk County will be distributed among the programs run by local service organizations in the area.

The local board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any addi-tional funds available through this program.

Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private, voluntary nonprofits or units of government; 2) have an accounting system; 3) practice nondiscrimination; 4) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs; and 5) if they are a private voluntary organization, they must have a voluntary board.

Qualifying organizations are urged to apply.

Emergency food and shelter funds for Polk County are admin-istered by Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry. These funds are available to all agencies for assistance with housing, utilities, food, emergency shelter and other crisis emergency needs.

Public or private voluntary agen-cies interested in applying for Emer-gency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact Carol Newton, executive director, Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry at 134 White Drive, Columbus, N.C. 28722, or by telephone at 828-894-2988. The deadline for application is Friday, Jan. 25.

– article submittedby Wendy Thomas

Polk receives emergency food and shelter funds

1-16-13 Bulletin

Documents

Transcript of 1-16-13 Bulletin