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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 Du-plicate Bridge, 1:30 p.m. 828-749-9245. For more activities, email [email protected] or visit www.saluda.com.

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

Landrum Library will have a a parogram for families on Tues., Dec. 4 at 6 p.m.

During the “Cards, Carols and Cocoa” event there will be a sing-a-long, hot cocoa and cookies and materials to make Christmas cards.

For more information call 864-457-2218.

Offering hope for recovery from mental health and substance abuseissues to adults from North Carolina and all over the country.

www.CooperRiis.org toll-free (800) 957-5155Located in Mill Spring, NC & Asheville, NC.Mind and Heart Working Together

County could add Meadowbrook subdivisionby Leah Justice

The water line connecting Polk County’s Mill Spring well source and the Town of Colum-

bus’ water system is complete marking the first time all the towns and the county could share water sources.

Polk County Manager Ryan Whitson said Odom engineers notified the county on Nov. 20 that the booster pump station for

County/Columbus water line completethe water line, located near Polk County High School, is complete and that Steppe Construction if waiting on Duke Energy for power, then an electrician will hook everything up.


O.P. Earle aims for paddleball world recordby Samantha Hurst

O.P. Earle Elementary stu-dents Nov. 30 starred intensely at rubber balls bouncing left and right off sun-catching neon paddles as the students and their peers attempted to make their way into the Guinness Book of World Records.

Artist-in-residence Steve Langley and 449 Landrum students, including 46 from Landrum Middle School, at-


Third-grader Kaden Mor ton diligently works to keep his paddle ball bouncing along with hundreds of fellow students. (photo by Samantha Hurst)

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Monday of the month, 10 a.m. - noon. For info and/or location, contact Lisa at 828-894-0104 or Annie at 864-457-7278.

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.

Christian Fellowship Lun-cheon, TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mon-days except holidays, noon - 1 p.m.; food, fellowship and discus-sion of relevant issues; interde-nominational. 859-5051.

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

Saluda Center, Monday ac-tivities include line dancing at 12:30 p.m. For more information visit Saluda.com.

Western Carolina’s Classic Radio Club will meet Monday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. on the ICC Polk Campus. Sam Spade, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra. All are welcome and the program is free.

Alcholics Anonymous, Mon-days, 5:30 p.m., Tryon United Methodist Church, New Market Road in Tryon.

Green Creek Community Center, line dance classes (ultra beginner and beginner/intermedi-ate), Monday’s 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the gym.

Male Domestic Abuse Inter-vention, Mondays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340.

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

Thermal Belt Stamp Club, meets first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Tryon Federal Bank in Columbus.

TuesdayPolk County Mobile Recy-

cling Unit, Dec. 4, 7 a.m. Ozone Drive and Hwy. 176, Saluda.

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

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

The Meeting Place Senior Center, Tuesday activities: be-ginner/intermediate pilates, 8:30 a.m.; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; devo-tions and art class, 10 a.m.; Let’s move...Let’s move dance, 10:30 a.m.; bingo, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001.

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

Polk County Historical As-sociation Museum, open Tues-days, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free.

Cracker Barrel, Tuesdays, conference room, Congregational Church.

PCHA’s Holiday Music and Memorabilia, Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 2:30 p.m., Polk County Histori-cal Association’s Christmas and Holiday Music and Memorabilia will be held at the Mill Spring Agricultural Center’s auditorium.

Polk County Public Library, quilting club meets on the first Tuesday of each month, 4-6 p.m.

Harmon Field Board of Supervisors, meets the first Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at Harmon Field Cabin. Public welcome. Information: 828-859-6655.

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

Al-Anon Family Group,

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

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

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

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.; medica-tion 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 Community Center, quilters’ group, Wednes-days, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

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

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

Female Domestic Abuse Intercention Program, Wednes-days 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340.

Male Domestic Abuse Inter-

vention Program, Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7 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.

ThursdayPolk 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.

Polk County Mobile Drivers License Unit, Thursday, Dec. 6, the Polk County Driver License Mobile Unit will be at 130 Wars St. in Columbus, directly in front of the post office from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Caregiver support, First Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Tryon Estates MCF: 619 Laurel Lake Dr., Columbus, N.C. Contact Carolina Eller or Kim Minowicz at 828-894-5500.

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 in-clude ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; devo-tions, 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-


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St. Luke’s Chief of Staff Dr. Jim Holleman, far left, breaks ground on the site of the hospital’s new wing along with St. Luke’s Hospital Board of Trustees Chair Fred Foy, St. Luke’s Foundation Executive Director Meshelle Colvin and 48-year employee Johnnie Mae Booker. St. Luke’s Hospital officials celebrated t h e g r o u n d b r e a k i n g ceremony with hundreds from the community Thursday, Nov. 29. The new wing is the first phase of hospital additions and will include new space for orthopedic and rehabilitation services as well as six patient rooms. Those who broke ground included St. Luke’s CEO Ken Shull, St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation board chair Judy Lair, past foundation board chair Susan McHugh and Building on Excellence Campaign Chair Beth Laughridge. (photo by Leah Justice)

St. Luke’s groundbreaking ceremony, Nov. 29

Pictured left to right are: Dr. Jim Holleman, Fred Foy, Meshelle Colvin and Johnnie Mae Booker.

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The Polk County Board of Commissioners met Nov. 19 and tentatively agreed to provide wa-ter to Meadowbrook subdivision, located off Hwy. 108 about a mile from Polk County High School.

W h i t s o n told commis-sioners that Meadowbrook has verbally made the re-quest to have water, but they are wait ing funding from the property owners. Polk County’s water line extension policy is for the county to pay 60 percent of costs of the water line and the residents to pay 40 percent. The Meadowbrook extension is estimated to cost $66,851 with Meadowbrook also asking for another fire hydrant, estimated at $2,800 for a total cost of 69,651. According to the county’s policy, Meadowbrook will have to pay 27,860 prior to work beginning on the line. Com-missioners decided on Nov. 19 to approve the water line construc-tion, subject to receiving a letter and funding from Meadowbrook. Meadowbrook has approximately 20 homeowners who could po-tentially be new county water customers.

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Polk County decided last year it would fund the water line to connect its well site at located at the middle school/recreation complex in Mill Spring to Co-lumbus’ line that ends at the high school for back up purposes.

In February, the county ap-proved a $592,465 bid from Steppe Construction to construct

the 12-inch line with 10 fire hy-drants.

The inter-connect means that all three towns and the county’s wa-t e r sys t ems are connected. Polk County

has also discussed the future of its water system that includes con-necting Polk’s County’s Green Creek system that connects the Broad River Water Authority to the Inman Campobello Water District to Polk Central School and later to the county’s Mill Spring well system.

That connection will create a regional system for Polk and its towns due to Polk being con-nected to Broad River and Inman Campobello and Saluda being connected to Hendersonville and Asheville. Columbus, Saluda and Tryon were recently connected through a grant to run a water line along Howard Gap Road and Tryon and Columbus have been connected for years.

Monica R. Pace, CMC of the City of Saluda, has earned the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC), which is awarded by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC), Inc.

IIMC grants the CMC designa-tion only to those municipal clerks who complete demanding educa-tion requirements; and who have a record of significant contributions to their local government, their community and state.

The International Institute of Municipal Clerks, founded in 1947, has 10,300 members

throughout the United States, Canada and 15 other countries, and the mission of this global non-profit corporation is to enhance the education opportunities and professional development of its diverse membership.

In light of the speed and dras-tic nature of change these days, lifelong learning is not only desir-able, it is necessary for all in local government to keep pace with growing demands and changing needs of the citizens we serve.

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tempted to become the “Most people paddle balling at the same time” on Friday.

“Just having the chance to do the attempt at the record was really exciting,” said first-grader Marc Baker. “Even if we get the record, or not, it was fun.”

Langley, a professional jug-gler, set the original record for the most people paddle balling at one time in Davidson, N.C. in September 2011 with 356 people. Unfortunately for Langley, the Johnson & Johnson Corporation beat his record during a corporate retreat in January of this year.

“We weren’t going to stand for that and I thought this was a great event to do with kids, so here we are,” Langley said.

Langley and O.P. Earle El-ementary P.E. teacher Laura Dickerson began crafting a plan for the event last year. Langley teaches students at the school about manipulative skills through juggling and Chinese yo-yos throughout the year.

He began teaching students how to paddle ball earlier this week.

“These days everything is so digital and kids are so seden-tary,” Langley said. “This was a way to change that. Through play comes learning. When you engage them, that’s when chil-

dren really learn.”Dickerson was happy to see

the kids learning a variety of les-sons out in the sunshine.

“This was all about working toward a common goal and it promotes outdoor activity,” she said. “I just wanted to get them outside and let them be kids.”

And kids they were, though all were serious about keeping their balls bouncing. Exercise through play helps kids work on things like hand-eye coordina-tion, self-confidence, teamwork and following rules, Dickerson said.

Fourth-grader Martha Paige Green smiled widely as she talked about participating in the event.

“It was hard to keep it from wrapping around the paddle and to keep it hitting in the middle, but it wasn’t as hard as you think it would be,” Greene said. “It was a lot of fun.”

Setting a world record though is not without work.

To certify that the students and Langley actually beat the record of 412 people set by Johnson & Johnson, they had to have multiple people count the

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number of students involved. They also had to videotape the event, take photos of the event and fill out stacks of paperwork. Dickerson said Langley and the school should hear back within eight – 10 weeks.

Principal Brian Murray be-lieves in his kids, and even if a record was not set, he felt the afternoon was worthwhile.

“Good job you guys – you all did a fabulous job,” Mur-ray told students, hugging and high-fiving them as they left the


Steve Langley, front, and more than 400 students cheer as they successfully complete 30 seconds of paddle balling. (photo by Samantha Hurst)

Pre-K students cheer on from O.P. Earle’s bleachers. (photo by Samantha Hurst)

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football field. “My teachers and kids work so hard day in and day out. I think they deserved to do something fun and active.”

Students participating had quite the cheering section as pre-K students shook pom, poms from the field’s stands.

“I feel pretty confident in what we did here today,” Lang-ley said. “I think we’ll get the record.”

The school’s PTO, along with Sissy’s, PJ’s Fashions and Honeychild of Landrum, helped purchase paddle balls for any students who could not afford to participate otherwise.

“I feel pretty confident in what we did here today. I think we’ll get the record.”

-- Steve Langley

Teacher Jordan Varn helps third-grader Anna Kuykendall.

The Paddle King, Steve Langley greets students as they walk to the field.

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tryondailybulletin.comLandrum Christmas Parade

Above: Jarvis McDowell and Treyveon Nesbitt sit on Santa’s lap after the Landrum Christmas Parade Thursday, Nov. 29. Below: Sparky the fire dog prepares to hitch a ride in the parade. Bottom: Santa makes friends with a few Landrum kids. (photos by Anne Regan)



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McFarland named chairman

Tryon Federal Bank an-nounced that Ray Foster retired as chairman of the Tryon Federal Bank Board of Directors on Dec. 1. F.K. McFarland, III will now assume the chairman position.

Foster was an employee of Tryon Federal Bank for 35 years, serving as president for 15 years. He has served on the board of Tryon Federal Bank since 1978. In addition to his service at Tryon Federal, Foster served as past chairman and remains an active member of the Polk County Democratic party. He is also a member and past deacon at Pacolet Baptist Church. In January 1994, Foster was named Man of the Year by the Thermal Belt Area Chamber of Commerce.

In 2011, the Tryon Youth Center and Tryon Federal Bank announced an annual $1,000

scholarship in honor of Foster. The Ray Foster scholarship is awarded to a Polk County area high school student pursuing a college or vocational educa-tional degree. Tryon Federal Bank President Jerry Johnson said, “Ray has been a pillar of the entire Polk County com-munity, giving back selflessly for the past five decades. We are thrilled to be able to honor Ray and contribute to the ongoing education of our area youth.”

In honor of Foster’s tireless service to Tryon Federal Bank and the community, he has been named the first Chairman Emeri-tus of Tryon Federal Bank.

As the new chairman, F.K. McFarland brings 12 years of board experience with Tryon Federal Bank. He also currently serves on the Board of Directors of HomeTrust Bank. McFarland is the third-generation owner and president of McFarland Funeral Chapel in Tryon. He is

a native of Polk County and has given back to his community by serving on numerous boards, including 11 years as a Board of Trustee for St. Luke’s Hospital, chairman and member of the N.C. Zoning Board of Tryon, board member of Hospice of the Carolina Foothills and Polk County Chamber of Commerce board member.

Tryon Federal Bank, founded

in 1935, is a member of the HomeTrust Banking Partner-ship, a community-oriented fi-nancial institution with $1.7 bil-lion in assets as of June 30, 2012. Tryon Federal offers traditional lending, deposit and investment services to individuals and busi-nesses through its Columbus and Tryon banking centers.

- article submittedby Stacie Hicks

Foster retires from Tryon Federal Bank board

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Book Shelf signings

The Book Shelf of Tryon will host two book signings in the month of December. The first will be held Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. with Spartanburg author, Helen Scott Correll. Her book is called “Middlewood Journal” and it is about drawing inspiration from nature and keeping a journal. She will be giving a talk.

Paul Reid’s book signing is on Thursday, Dec. 13 from 5-7 p.m. He wrote the long awaited, New York Times bestseller, “The Last Lion.”

– article submittedby Alivia Rochester

Indoor and outdoor activities during and after the stroll

During the Tryon Christmas Stroll on Friday evening, Dec. 7, the Shops of Tryon, 112 N. Trade Street, from 5 to 8 p.m. will have the following events:

Tryon Arts & Crafts will set up shop for the evening to dis-play and sell many examples of local crafters’ work.

Starting at 6 p.m. there will

be music in the lobby featuring The Schweizer Strings, a group of local violinists ages four to 18, followed by a sing-a-long with Janet and Clifford Joens, playing Christmas tunes on Irish harp and guitar.

Artist Kim Attwooll will demonstrate her skills at enhanc-ing photographs and turning them into holiday cards. Attend-ees are asked to bring along a photo for her to transform.

View local artists’ paintings from Grassroots Artists Project (GAP). Sales of these original works will benefit Lennie’s Kids,

Special activities at Shops of Tryonwhich supports disabled animals.

Vines & Stuff will serve munch and hot mulling cider.

Kyoto’s Restaurant “down-stairs” will have live music start-ing at 7:30 p.m. with Red Dogs Trio and special guest The Travis Smith Project.

These are just some of the many indoor and outdoor activi-ties throughout the town during the Christmas Stroll, including a variety of street performances, marshmallow roast, ornament auction and a visit from Santa.

- article submittedby Ann Gargiulo

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Treasures for TROT at local businessesTROT is partnering with local

businesses that sell horse/equestrian equipment and supplies for a holi-day fund-raiser. The businesses will have a holiday tree with ornaments listing items for sale to benefit TROT. Store patrons can buy the items and donate to TROT. The trees will also have ornaments for “ridership” donations and general contributions to TROT.

Participating businesses are: Dr. Joe Piccone, FENCE, Green Creek Farm Supply, Little Mountain Farm Supply, The Farm House Tack Shop, The Hay Rack in Landrum, The Hay Rack on Route 9 and Re-Ride Consignment Tack Shop.

- article submittedby Robbie W. Hambright

TROT trees will be in display at local businesses where patrons of the businesses can make donations for “ridership.” More information is provided at the businesses taking part in TROT’s holiday fundraiser. (photo submitted by Robbie W. Hambright)

Emphasis on safeoperation and care

The Monday, Dec. 10, FENCE gardening seminar’s featured speaker will be FENCE’s own Joey Thompson.

“If there’s anyone who knows about how to use a chain saw safely and efficiently it’s Joey,” said FENCE Executive Director Car-rie Knox.

The emphasis of the demonstration and talk will be safe operation and care of this very useful, but potentially dangerous, tool.

This last of the 2012 FENCE Gardening Seminar series is offered free of charge with the support of the Kirby Endowment Fund at the Polk County Community Foundation and will be held at 10 a.m. in FENCE’s new classroom.

Attendees should drive to and park in the back parking lot where you may enter the classroom.

Refreshments will be served.- article submitted

by Gretchen R. Verbonic

Chain Saw Seminar at FENCE Dec. 10



The members and pastor of Jacksons Grove Church of Landrum are pleased to pres-ent several special services in observance of Christmas.

Because of its popularity, the traditional Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be of-fered twice this year – once at 5 p.m. and again at 8 p.m. Holy Communion will be celebrated at each of these services. This worship experience is an op-portunity to celebrate God’s greatest gift of the child of Bethlehem and to claim the promise of Christ’s birth for our future.

The service is open to every-one and is attended by a wide variety of persons from differ-ent faith backgrounds.

The simple elegance of this historic church provides a respite from the holiday rush and a place of inspiration to contemplate the true meaning of the season.

In addition to these services, the church will also offer “A Blue Christmas Service: At-tending to the Other Sounds of the Season” that will be held on the afternoon of Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 4 p.m.

This service will help us acknowledge the dark side of the season. It will address the battle waged in many people’s lives and in our communities – against depression, anxiety, loss, violence and forces of

evil all around us. For some, all the colored lights, Christmas cookies and holiday feasts are not enough to overcome this darkness that surrounds us.

Our spirits sink, as the days grow shorter. We feel the dark-ness growing deeper around us. We need encouragement to live the days ahead of us. Everyone, regardless of church back-ground (or lack of it) is wel-come to join with us in sharing and hearing prayers, scripture

and music that acknowledge that God’s presence is for those who mourn, for those who struggle – and that God’s Word comes to shine light into our darkness. In gathering for this service, we embrace and claim the darkness that is pres-ent both in the world and in our own lives and we seek the light of the Christ Child this Christmas season.

Jacksons Grove Church, founded in the early 1830s still

worships in a sanctuary built in 1875.

It is located at 2842 North Pacolet Road in Landrum. Services are held each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and everyone is welcome.

For more i n fo rma t ion , contact Rev. Mike Bowers at 864-316-1784 or [email protected] or visit our website at www.jacksonsgrove.org.

– article submittedby Rev. Mike Bowers

Historic Jacksons Grove Church announces seasonal services

Historic Jacksons Grove Church, located at 2842 North Pacolet Road in Landrum, will offer special services in observance of the Christmas Event. (photo submitted)



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Junior team wins state championship

The Polk County High School FFA participated in the 2012 North Carolina FFA Dairy Evaluation Junior and Senior Career Devel-opment Event on Nov. 14-15, in Rowan County, N.C. Senior team members include Kristin McCraw, McKenna Callahan, Lauren Searcy and Maranda Pack. The senior team placed eighth out of 64 teams in the senior division. Junior team members include Daniel Walker, Destinee Schlabach and Caleb Brown. The junior team won first-place in the western region and in the state. There were 51 teams in the junior division.

At the state event, participants are scored based on how well they apply dairy cattle evaluation skills learned in the classroom. Each

Polk FFA participates in state FFA dairy evaluation


Back row, left to right, include senior team members: Kristin McCraw, McKenna Callahan, Lauren Searcy and Maranda Pack. Front row includes junior team members: Daniel Walker, Destinee Schlabach and Caleb Brown. (photo submitted)

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s (PSCO) pet food drive, “Pound for Paws” was started four years ago and has helped to feed over 300 animals dur-ing this time. Donated food is disctributed out to non-profit orga-nizations and households in the county. The program was started by PCSO Animal Control Officer Michael “Cowboy” Herman who approached Sheriff Donald Hill with a request to assist households.

The poor economy and rising costs of living during the winter months puts a strain on many households and nonprofit organi-zations.

“The true reality,” says Her-man, “is that you have husbands

and wives due to a passing of a spouse live alone, their children do not live nearby, they are on a fixed income and the most precious thing

to them is a household pet which is their compan ion night and day. The thought of having to choose be-tween their needs (finan-cial ly) and the i r pe t ’s

needs can be devastating - that’s what this drive is all about.”

However, funds for this pro-gram are critically low and the pan-try is empty. The public is asked for assistance. New, unopened bags of cat and dog food can be dropped off at the sheriff’s office. Monetary donations are welcomed as well.

- article submittedby Kim Pack

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team evaluates six classes of dairy cattle and defends the reasoning behind their evaluation to a panel of judges. Participants also com-plete a written test and work collab-oratively to select appropriate herd composition. Completing these activities successfully requires a good under-standing of animal sci-ence, herd m a n a g e -ment, pub-lic speaking and prob-lem solving skills.

The highest scoring senior team in the state event is eligible to compete in the national FFA event at the National FFA Convention in 2013. The top three teams and high scoring individual will be recognized during the 85th North Carolina FFA State Convention in Raleigh on June 18-20, 2013.

This event is one of 43 different career development events offered to North Carolina FFA members on the state level. The North Carolina Dairy Youth Foundation sponsors the North Carolina FFA Asso-ciation Dairy Evaluation Career Development Event.

The North Carolina FFA is a youth organization of 19,301 stu-dent members preparing for lead-

ership and careers in the science, b u s i n e s s and tech-nology of agriculture with 242 lo-cal chapters across the

state, FFA makes a positive differ-ence in the lives of students by de-veloping their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Visit www.ncffa.org for more information.

- article submittedby Chauncey Barber

• Polk FFA(Continued from page 14)

The highest scoring senior team in the state event is eligible to compete in the National FFA event at the National FFA Convention in 2013.

“The thought of having to choose between their needs (financially) and their pet’s needs can be devastating - that’s what this drive is all about.”

-- Michael “Cowboy” Herman



Sandhill Cranes are magnifi-cent birds. Standing over 4 feet tall with a 7-foot wing span, they are one of the largest birds in North America.

In several states, such as New Mexico, Tennessee and Ne-braska, their winter and migrant concentrations are spectacular, where they are called some of the finest bird-ing sights in the country. Cranes are very primi-tive birds and fossil remains have been found dating back some 40-60 million years.

Although historically far more diverse and widespread, they are now a small family of birds of 15 species. Asia is now their stronghold with eight spe-cies being found there. Two spe-

cies are found in North Ameri-ca, the abundant Sandhill Crane and the very rare Whooping Crane, which may be the rarest of all of the world’s species of cranes. Four species are found in Africa, including the Wattled and Blue Cranes and both of

the Crowned-Cranes, while the last remain-ing species, the Brolga, is re-stricted to Aus-tralia.

Cranes are unfortunately

becoming very rare in many parts of the world due to habitat loss and hunting, although here in North America the picture is a little better. In 1941 the Whooping Crane population had crashed to only 41 birds, and now, with great care and attention, has risen to over 400

individuals. Sandhill Cranes are far more abundant with a population of almost a million birds from California to Tennes-see. However, within this large population there are several populations, and many of these are again declining.

Here in the Carolinas, Sand-hill Cranes are fairly rare birds, although they are being seen more often every year. While finding one in either North or South Carolina used to be a rarity, small numbers are now annual in several parts of the Carolinas, including here in the western North Carolina mountains.

Sandhill Cranes are omnivo-rous and eat food items such as frogs, small rodents and insects, as well as vegetable matter, such as bulbs, roots and seeds. The latter is especially important during the winter when many birds feed on spilt grain in agricultural fields. Cranes are also famous for their “danc-ing,” which is used mainly for display. Both pair members do an elaborate posturing of leaps, bows and turns. This re-estab-lishes the pair bond, especially important as cranes remain as a

pair for many years.Once they arrive back on

their breeding grounds in the spring, usually in the far north of the North American conti-nent, the female lays two eggs on a simple mound of vegeta-tion. They hatch in about one month and in about eight weeks can fly for short distances.

Cranes are magnificent birds and to hear a flock of them call-ing their unusual and distinc-tive bugling calls as they fly overhead almost brings out a primeval admiration in humans. Maybe we admire their wildness or their beauty or even a com-bination of both. With all that cranes do for us, it’s important that we protect the wild country that they need to survive.

Simon Thompson has lived in WNC for the past 20 years. He owns and operates his own birding tour company, Ventures Birding Tours. WWW.birdven-tures.com. He and Chris also own and operate the Asheville Wild Birds Unlimited Store. For more information on any of the birding activities in the area, drop by the store or check his website at www.asheville.wbu.com.

Sandhill Cranes. (photo submitted)

Sandhill Cranes rare pleasures in Carolinas

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Polk County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol Director Don Lyons (center) presented checks to Sheriff Donald Hill (left) and Carrie Knox (right) Executive Director of FENCE. The checks were the proceeds from the September Open Horse Show presented by the Polk County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol. (photo by Kim Pack)

Don Lyons, director of the Polk County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol, recently presented checks to Polk County Sheriff Donald Hill and Carrie Knox, executive director of FENCE, from pro-ceeds received at the September open horse show at FENCE.

“The response from the com-munity, both businesses and individual sponsorships, was tremendous,” Lyons said. “We were blessed with a great fall weather day and a large number of participants and spectators. This open horse show was an-other example of people coming together to volunteer and help our neighbors in the commu-nity.”

Because of the enthusiasm for this open horse show, FENCE is developing a schedule for addi-tional Open Horse shows in the coming year.

Sheriff Hill will apply this money to the Sheriff’s Benevo-lent Fund.

“There are folks in our com-munity who need additional help during these difficult financial times. This fund provides heat-ing oil, blankets and other items to families in the area,” Hill said. “I would just like to say, ‘Thank You’ to those who helped on this show. It was a fun day for everyone.”

Sheriff Hill presented tro-phies and ribbons at the show.

A portion of the proceeds was also presented to FENCE.

“FENCE has been generous in allowing the mounted patrol to utilize their facilities for train-ing purposes,” said Lyons.

– article submittedby Don Lyons

Open horse show benefits sheriff’s needy fund

The Red Cross Carolinas Blood Services Region provides lifesaving blood to patients in 103 hospitals. Approximately 1,600 people need to give blood or platelets each week day to meet hospital demands.

There is also a specific need for blood donations from the African American community whose blood types can be espe-

cially compatible with people who suffer from Sickle Cell Dis-ease. African-Americans have up to eight times the genetic trait for Sickle Cell Disease compared to White-Americans, but all who suffer from this disorder have one thing in common, they depend on blood transfusions to help prevent the life-threatening problems associated with this

disease.Upcoming blood donation

opportunities in Polk County are:Thursday, Dec. 6American Red Cross Chapter231 Ward St. in Columbus2 to 6:30 p.m.Monday, Jan. 14Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Melrose Ave. in Tryon12:30 to 5 p.m.

Call Joyce Stott at 828 894-2700 for further information or to schedule an appointment. Remember, the need for blood is constant. The gratification is instant. A pint of blood can save up to three lives.

- article submittedby Janet Peterson

and Jerry Perry, Co-Chair-men, Polk County ARC

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“There are folks in our community who need additional help during these difficult financial times. This fund provides heating oil, blankets and other items to families in the area. I would just like to say, ‘Thank You’ to those who helped on this show. It was a fun day for everyone.”

-- Polk County Sheriff Donald Hill

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Carolina hemlock. (photo submitted)

In a joint effort to expand the knowledge and understanding of the flora of Polk County, the Pacolet Area Conservancy (PAC) and botanist, David Campbell need your help in locating this month’s “Most Wanted — Plant,” Tsuga caroliniana, also known by the common name: Carolina Hemlock.

Carolina Hemlock is endemic to the southern Appalachians, oc-curring on dry mountain slopes in western Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Ten-nessee, but it is fairly uncommon. The heart of its range is along the Blue Ridge Escarpment, especially in the state of North Carolina. It is rare in the Piedmont but it can be found in a few sheltered areas, such as north-facing slopes and ravines.

Carolina Hemlock is a medium-sized tree, similar to its larger, more common, and more wide-spread cousin, the Eastern Hem-lock (Tsuga canadensis). One of the key characteristics used to tell these two species apart is by the pattern of the leaves (needles) on the twigs. The leaves of the Caro-lina Hemlock spread out from the twig at all angles; they are some-what whorled around the twig.

However, Eastern Hemlock leaves spread out from the twig on two/opposite sides, horizontally. Carolina Hemlocks also have lon-ger leaves; they are usually 10-18

mm long compared to that of the Eastern Hemlock that has leaves from 8-13 mm in length. The cones of the Carolina Hemlock are also larger than the cones of Eastern Hemlock (20-28 mm vs. 12-25 mm). Also, ecologically, the two have different requirements. Caro-lina Hemlock is most abundant in dry, rocky forests and bluffs, while Eastern Hemlock is found in moist ravines, coves and streamsides.

This tree is ranked as vulner-able in North Carolina. To our knowledge, there are currently no records of Carolina Hemlock in Polk County, but it has been identified in numerous neighbor-ing counties.

If you think that you have this species growing on your property, or know where it might be located, please contact PAC at 828-859-5060, or email comments, ques-tions, or photos to [email protected]. Due to the holidays, it might take a few weeks for some-

one to get back to you.Please rest assured that if this

plant is located on your property, PAC, David Campbell, nor anyone else is interested in “telling you what you can/cannot do on your property.” That is the choice of the landowner; however, should a landowner be interested in man-aging the site to encourage the persistence of the species and/or preserving the land containing the species, PAC would be happy to assist.

The purpose of this project is to gain a better understanding of the flora in Polk County and documenting the species present in the county, and making sure that the flora of Polk County is well represented in state records and herbaria. The only extensive study of the county was conducted in the 1950s and 1960s by Oliver Freeman.

– article submittedby Pam Torlina

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The Upstairs Artspace an-nounces the start of its annual holiday gift bazaar at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, during the Tryon Christmas Stroll. This year’s show – “Wonderland” – features a wide variety of exquisite and locally made crafts, including jewelry, turned wood bowls and serving utensils, clothing, dolls and more.

The public is also invited to attend an opening reception on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 5 - 8 p.m. The bazaar will continue through Christmas Eve, Dec. 24.

“The artists have really out-done themselves this year,” said Upstairs manager, Jennifer Ka-mell, who organized the fun-draising event and exhibition. “Our visitors will be able to find a unique, creative gift for every-one on their list – and each sale benefits both the Upstairs and a local artist.”

More than 24 artists will pres-ent works for sale in “Wonder-land.” Some of the artists are well-known Polk County artisans, such as Doug Dacey. Others are based in Hendersonville, such as wood-turner Brian Shope; or Asheville, such as jewelry artist Olivia Garcia Desoria and kalei-doscope maker, Marc Tickle; or Spartanburg, S.C. such as Anne Stoddard.

The holiday show is an im-portant fundraising event for the Upstairs, a non-profit gallery dedi-

cated to bringing contemporary art into the community. The gallery’s last exhibit – Heated Exchange: Contemporary Encaustic – was the first major exhibit of encaustic (melted, colorful beeswax) art ever mounted in the Southeast outside of Florida. The next one, Upload, will be one of the first shows ever to focus exclusively on photography made with smart-phone cameras.

“’Wonderland’ is a unique event for the Upstairs,” said Kamell. “Like any show, it is a feast for the eyes, but it’s also overflowing with useful things

that are priced to make the perfect holiday gift for someone with a fondness for thoughtful and cre-ative surprises.”

For more information, call the gallery at 828-859-2828, or visit the gallery’s website, www.upstairsartspace.org. The gal-lery is located at 49 S. Trade St., Tryon. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. During the weeks of the “Won-derland” bazaar, gallery will also be open during the same hours on Sundays.

– article submittedby Harold Maass

Upstairs prepares for ‘Wonderland’ holiday bazaar

Upstairs Manager Jennifer Kamell, with hand-loomed textiles by Deborah Bryant. (photo submitted)

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