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

The Rutherford-Polk-McDowell District Board of Health will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 14 at the Polk County Health De-partment located at 161 Walker Street, Columbus at 6:45 p.m.

The public is invited to attend. Individuals needing assistance should contact Kelly Crawford at 828-287-6488 within a reasonable time prior to the meeting. Access to the building for individuals with disabilities is available.

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Forecast calls for more rain through weekend

by Leah Justice

With two inches of rain falling on Saturday, May 4 and another 3.73 inches on Sunday, May 5, some Polk County areas suf-fered flooded roadways over the

weekend.The weekend’s 5.73 inches of

rain occurred following 3.1 inches accumulated during the previous

Gospel singing and supper for Bryson Owen Fridayby Leah Justice

A benefit will be held on Fri-day, May 10 for Sunny View El-ementary School student Bryson Owen, who is undergoing treat-ment for Burkitt’s Lymphoma.

The gospel singing, silent auction and hot dog supper will be held from 5-8 p.m. at Sunny View Elementary.

Flooding covered roads in the Green River Highland subdivision after heavy rains this weekend. (photos submitted by the Polk County Emergency Management)

Green Creek/Mill Spring areas suffer floods



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LOCAL WEATHER

Today: Mostly sunny, with 10 percent chance of rain. High 80, low 58.

Friday: Isolated t-storms, with 30 per-cent chance of rain. High 81, low 61.

Tuesday’s weather was: High 68, low 49, 0.22 inches of rain.

Forecast: Today Tomorrow

MoonPhase

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will again be held at the Piedmont Club in Spartanburg.

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

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

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

Landrum Library, Lap Ba-bies, 10 a.m., 20- 25 minute ses-sion for young children and care givers includes music, nursery rhymes, action poems and short books. Storytime at 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers includes books, music and fingerplays. Call 828-457-2218.

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

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

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

Field Rd.Tryon Tailgate Market, ev-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FridaySaluda Center, Friday events:

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

Sculpture 2013, Tryon Fine Arts Center (TFAC) announces Sculpture 2013, a juried regional sculpture exhibition and sale, open from May 3 - 30.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Landrum Farmers’ Market meets on North Trade St. from 7-11 a.m. near the depot. For informa-tion, contact Joe Cunningham at 864-457-6585.

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

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

Green Creek Community Center, Zumba class, Saturdays, 9 a.m.

Grassroots Art Project, holds art classes to benefit Lennie’s Fund

and the Humane Society, Saturdays from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. There is no fee for the class and all materi-als will be provided. Classes are held at the Holy Cross Episcopal Church on Melrose Ave. in Tryon. Call 828-899-0673 for more in-formation.

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

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

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

Tryon’s Second Saturday Gallery Trots invite art enthusiasts to peruse through the town’s vari-ous art galleries and shops where local, regional and national artists will be featured from 5-8 p.m. ev-ery second Saturday of the month. The evenings will also be filled with live entertainment and refresh-ments. Find Tryon Gallery Trot on facebook or email skyukafineart.com for more information.

SundayBilly Jonas performs at

TFAC, Billy Jonas, Parents Choice Award-winning performer, will be presented on Sunday, May 12 at 3 p.m. as part of Tryon Fine Arts Centers Family Series. Ticket prices for this event do not cover the cost of the event and TFAC’s ability to offer quality performanc-es for the community depends on donations to the annual fund. For


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OBITUARIES

Roger “Butch” Sprague, p. 7

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St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation has moved!

As of Monday, May 13, St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation

will be at their new location in the St. Luke’s Hospital Medical Building

at 89 W. Mills Street, Suite B, Columbus.

(828) 894-2693 ~ slhfoundation.orgKeeping Exceptional Care, Close to Home

Nina Wolfe, who lives off Country Club Rd. in Tryon, shared this picture of the hail they received around 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 7. Weather the past week has caught many in our area off guard with heavy rains and hail. (photo submitted)

Weather causes hail in Tryon


weekend of April 27 and 28.The area’s rainfall is not end-

ing anytime soon with forecasts predicting thunderstorms yester-day and early today.

After a sunny afternoon pre-dicted for today, rains are fore-cast to return Friday, May 10, including thunderstorms and a 30 percent chance of rain through Saturday, where chances of rain increase to 50 percent.

Local fire departments and the Polk County Emergency Services monitored several areas over the weekend, particularly on Sunday when water rose approximately 8 inches above a main road at the Green River Highlands subdivi-sion in the Green Creek Town-ship.

EMS officials said water rose above Ken Miller Road, John

Watson Road, Abrams Moore Road and the only road in and out of the Green River Highlands.

Polk County Emergency Ser-vice Director Sandra Halford toured some areas early Sunday with Penny Storey, with Polk’s emergency management taking tours with the Green Creek Fire Department Sunday afternoon and evening.

The Green Creek Fire Depart-ment had several people checking Sunday night as the Green River continued to rise as well as on Monday.

There were a few houses in Green River Highlands that had water close to or into their proper-ties and the entrance into the sub-division was closed due to flood-water for most of the day Sunday, according to fire reports. John Watson Road was closed in three

The benefit will also include activities for children, including inflatables.

Bryson is the 8-year old son of Joe and Emily Owen of Sunny View. He is active in Polk County Youth Football, plays basketball and baseball and is a member of Cooper’s Gap Baptist Church.

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• Flooding(Continued from page 1)

Bryson Owen riding a John Deere around family property. (photo submitted)



places due to high water with the Green Creek Fire Department re-sponding to one emergency along John Watson Road after a vehicle drove around the high water signs into the flood waters.

There were also some re-sponses to trees down throughout the county and to large rocks that fell onto Howard Gap Road due to recent heavy rains.

According to NC Emergency Management, floods are one of the most common hazards in the United States and can occur at any time of the year and just about anywhere in North Carolina. They may be triggered by excessive rains, hurricanes or dam failures. Many in eastern North Carolina remember the record-setting 500-year flood caused by Hurricane Floyd in 1999, when 66 of the state’s 100 counties were declared disaster areas. Mountain residents recall the devastating floods in 2004 caused by the remnants of two hurricanes. Flash floods in the mountains can move at incred-ible speeds, triggering landslides, uprooting trees, rolling boulders, and destroying buildings and bridges.

To find out if you are in a flood zone or for more information on

floods or other natural disasters visit www.readync.org.

DURIng A fLOOD:If a flood is likely in your area:• Listen to the radio or televi-

sion for information.• Be aware that flash flooding

can occur. If there is any pos-sibility of a flash flood, move to higher ground. Do not wait for instructions to move.

• Be aware of streams, drainage channels, canyons and other areas known to flood sud-

denly. Flash floods can occur without warnings.

If you must evacuate:• Turn off utilities at the main

switches or valves if instructed to do so.

• Disconnect electrical appli-ances. Do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water.

• Do not walk through moving water. Six inches of moving water can make you fall. If you have to walk in water,

walk where the water is not moving. Use a stick to check the firmness of the ground in front of you.

• Do not drive into flooded ar-eas. If floodwaters rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher ground if you can do so safely. You and the vehicle can be swept away quickly.

• Do not camp or park your vehicle along streams, rivers or creeks, particularly during threatening conditions.

Heavy rains caused waterways to push past their banks locally. Emergency officials caution residents to know what to do and not to do if they come across flooded areas in their vehicles or by foot. (photo submitted)

KnOW THE TERmS:Flood watch - rainfall is

heavy enough to cause riv-ers to overflow their banks. Flooding is possible.

Flood warning – flood-ing is occurring or imminent in an affected river, lake or tidewater area. If advised to evacuate, do so immediately.

Flash flood watch – flash flooding in specified areas is possible. Be alert! You may need to take immediate action.

Flash flood warning – flash flooding is occurring or is im-minent along certain streams and designated areas. Get to a safe place immediately.

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The program will take place on Tuesday, May 14 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Landrum

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Columbus residents, business-es, organizations, youth and other community stakeholders are being given an opportunity to improve their town.

Columbus recently became the newest member of the HandMade in America Small Town Revital-ization program, and as a part of that, the community has invited a resource team to complete a com-munity assessment.

The HandMade Resource Team will visit Columbus May 14-16 to conduct individual and group interviews and tour the town and outlying areas in an effort to collect extensive information on Colum-bus’ assets and opportunities.

The information gathered will be compiled into a report for rec-ommendations on how to achieve the Columbus community’s goals for improvement. This report will in turn be provided to the town’s leadership and steering commit-tee to work on an implementation strategy.

Some of the areas to be ex-plored for improvement include design, organization, promotion, economic restructuring, cultural heritage, tourism development, historic preservation, greenways, parks and open spaces.

What improvements would you like to see? What’s important to you? The town invites interested residents and business owners to come out and share their thoughts. The kick-off event begins at 9 a.m. on May 14 at Columbus Town Hall.

Anyone is welcome to join this event, and participants will be welcomed with coffee and pastries.

Handmade in America resource team visiting Columbus May 14-16

Individual and group interviews will be held on Wednesday, May 15 at Stearns School. Interviewees this day will include business owners, residents, former local govern-ment officials and planning board members. Final individual and group interviews will take place on Thursday, May 16 at Columbus Town Hall and will include mem-bers from the non-profit sector and any other interviewees missed the previous two days.

The resource team will hold a close-out event and hot dog supper beginning at 4 p.m. at Columbus Town Hall and will present initial findings. The public is welcome, and encouraged to attend.

Paper and online surveys will also be available at www.colum-busnc.com, Columbus Post Office and Columbus Town Hall if you are unable to attend. If you are interested in being interviewed, please contact Columbus Town Hall at 828-894-8236 to set up a time.

The Polk County Community Foundation provided a $10,000 grant to the Town of Columbus to assist in joining Handmade in America and, specifically, to aid in this community assessment process. HandMade in America grows economies through craft, transforming communities through education, entrepreneurship and economic development.

Additional information is avail-able online at handmadeinamerica.org or by calling 828-252-0121 x307.

– article submitted by Columbus Town Manager

Jonathan Kanipe


Roger “Butch” Sprague

Roger Allan “Butch” Sprague, 69, of Tryon, passed away, Tues-day, May 7, 2013.

Born in Connecticut, he was the son of the late Harold and Elizabeth Sprague. Mr. Sprague, known to friends and family as Butch, was an entrepreneur and vintage car enthusiast. He was owner of Cavalier Auto Body in Huntington, NY. A loving husband, father and devoted

friend, Butch never let a call for assistance go unanswered.

Surviving are his wife of thirty-one years, Linda Sprague; one daughter, Dianna Sprague of Wilmington, N.C.; two grand-children, Ryan and Kyle; two brothers, Arthur and Kenneth Sprague, both of NY.

A memorial service will be held at later date.

Memorials may be made to Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, Fla. 33607.

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On May 11, postal carriers across the country will conduct a food drive to assist those affected by hunger.

The nationwide drive, ‘Stamp Out Hunger,’ is part of a joint effort by the U.S. Postal Service and the Campbell’s Soup Company to help the 50 million Americans who live with hunger.

Locally, hunger affects one in four children and a disproportion-ate number of the elderly and disabled, according to statistics from the country’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to hunger. Carol Newton, executive director for Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry (Outreach), which runs Polk County’s only certified food pantry, says the agency has seen record numbers of individuals and families applying for food aid dur-ing the past several months.

“When we see such a high number of people coming in, it is difficult for us to keep our shelves stocked. We rely on the commu-nity’s financial generosity and food drives such as Stamp Out Hunger to help us feed our less fortunate neighbors,” she said.

The concept of Stamp Out Hunger is simple. Buy a few ex-tra items of non-perishable food (please no glass containers) the next time you’re in the grocery store. On May 11, place the food in a plastic bag and leave it at your mailbox. Postal carriers across the area will pick up the food as they deliver the mail. The carriers will bring the donations to a local post office where the contributions will be gathered and given to a local food pantry. In Polk County, the food will be donated to Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry (Outreach), the county’s only certified food pantry.

Examples of non-perishable food items include: peanut butter; canned soup; canned meats and fish; canned vegetables, fruits, and juices; boxed goods such as cereal, pasta and rice.

Participating in this effort is a small way to make a big difference in the lives of our neighbors in need. Won’t you help ‘stamp out

Stamp Out Hunger in Polk Countyhunger’ in our community?

Outreach is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1991. The organization’s mission is to provide compassionate assis-tance to Polk County residents who are unable to provide for their basic life needs. For more information on Outreach, please visit www.tbout-reach.org or call 828-894-2988.

For more information on Stamp Out Hunger, visit www.helpstam-pouthunger.com.

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The BeauTy of auTumn Fall, or autumn, is the third of four seasons that we experience in a calendar year. The first day of fall coincides with the autumnal equinox, when the sun is directly over the equator in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Northern Hemi-sphere, the autumnal equinox occurs around September 23, and in the Southern Hemisphere, it occurs around March 21. For this reason, au-tumn in the Northern Hemisphere falls in the months of September, October, November, and sometimes early December. In the Southern Hemisphere, the autumn months are just the opposite; they occur late March through early June. The reason for the difference is due to

the distance from the sun that each hemisphere is located. The farther away from the sun, the cooler and shorter the days will become. Fall is a very pleasant time of year. The temperatures are cooler than summer, but they are not cold. Many activities occur at this time because of the nice weather. Oktoberfest is celebrated in many parts of the world, and Thanksgiving is celebrated in November in the United States. The American football season begins in early fall, as well as many other sport seasons. Outdoor activi-ties, such as hay rides and camp fires, are popular. Animals begin to gather food in the fall and make preparations for the winter months. Birds begin to migrate south for the winter, and farmers harvest their crops. The scenery changes as the leaves turn vivid colors of orange and red before they (and acorns) fall off the trees.

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The human tongue is responsible for three major func-tions: the sense of taste, to aid in speech, and to help digest food. The tongue is comprised mainly of muscle cells, along with glands, fatty tissue, and sensory cells (taste buds). The tongue’s roll in digestion is the delivery of food into the esophagus; when you swallow it helps to push the food down. To aid in speech, the tongue touches different parts of the mouth, such as the teeth, or the roof of the mouth, to create different sounds. The sense of taste allows us to enjoy, or to stay away from, certain foods. The tongue has tiny receptors in it called taste buds. These taste buds allow us to sense the five types of taste: sweet, sour (or acid), bitter, salty, and the recently discovered umami (found mainly in Japanese cuisine). It has long been theorized that certain areas of the tongue are responsible for tasting different things. Scientists have now discovered that this is not entirely true. Certain areas of the tongue are better at sensing different tastes, but all

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Hidden Words:Bitter, Digestion, Glands, Muscle Cells, Organ, Salty, Senses, Sensory Cells, Sour, Speech, Sweet, Taste, Taste Buds, Tongue, Umami

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1. Taste is stronger in what type of people?2. Tongue aids in this communication mode.3. Tongue is part of what bodily system?5. Umami taste is found in which foods?6. Taste best tasted at the tip of the tongue.9. Newest type of taste to be discovered is?

Look at the foods below and decide what type of taste you would sense when eating them. All 5 tastes

are represented. Write your answers below.

WhaT are You TaSTing?

1. Japanese Sushi ______________2. Green Olives

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color iT! A chef’s most impor-tant tool is quite often his tongue!kidbiTS!

Did you know that dogs use their

tongues to sweat? Dogs do not have sweat glands like

humans, so they use their tongues and the pads of their feet to

release heat.

Did you know that it is true that if you stick your tongue to a cold, metal pole in the winter it will stick

to it? Be aware!

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The Island of Madagascar The African Island of Madagascar, located in the Indian Ocean, is approximately 250 miles away from the African mainland. The country closest to the island is Mozambique and the two countries are separated by a body of water in the Indian Ocean known as the Mozambique Channel. Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world, measur-ing almost 1,000 miles in length and 350 miles wide at its widest point. The Capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo. The Republic of Madagascar also includes several smaller, adjacent islands. The island has several different climate zones which include the tropical rains of the northwest, the dry southern area, and wet and hot western area. The island has mountains, ridges, and valleys that separate these different areas. The tallest moun-tain found in Madagascar is Mount Maromokotro, which is 9,436 feet above sea level. The people of Madagascar are considered to be members of the African community, but their origins are more closely related to Indonesia. They are referred to as being Mala-gasy--a name that refers to both the people and the native language. The other official language is French. Madagascar’s primary industry is farming; rice is the primary food staple. Vanilla and coffee are produced for export; Madagascar produces more vanilla than any other country in the world. Today, Madagascar is a multi-party republic, but it was at one time a French territory. Perhaps the most famous inhabitants of Madagascar are not people, but the animals that are native to the island. The lemurs of Madagascar are small, tree-dwelling primates that are not found naturally in any other habitat in the world. Another animal, found only on the Island of Madagascar, is the fossa. The fossa is a meat-eating animal, much like a large cat. It is one of the lemur’s natural enemies. Some of the oldest dinosaur fossils in the world have been found on Madagascar.

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Madagascar

Circle the words hidden in the puzzle below. Hidden Words:

AntananarivoCoffeeFossaFossilsFrench

Indian OceanIndonesia

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down clues:2. The capital city of Madagascar is called what?6. The type of government found on the island.8. Madagascar exports more of this than anyone.9. Very old fossils of what were found here?

dwarf leMur

leMur sudokuUsing the numbers 1-6, complete the puzzle. You are to have one of each

number (1-6) in each vertical and horizontal row, as well as only one of each of the numbers 1-6 in each of

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Cockroach? This animal is native to the island and is

very unique. It is one of the largest species of cockroach

with an average length of 2-3 inches. It exhales air out its breathing holes, making a hissing noise, as part of

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CurrenCies of the World

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Money, or currency, is something that is used as a medium of exchange. Over the centuries, money has come in all different shapes and sizes. In the United States today, the dollar is the primary form of currency in circulation. Until recent decades, most types of monies have almost always been made from, or backed by, a precious metal. This means that the coins themselves have been made from silver or gold, or that there were precious metals in a reserve to back up the worth of the money. In 1900, the United States Government passed the Gold Standard Act. For every paper dollar that existed, a certain amount of gold was kept in storage by the U.S. Government. In 1933, the Unit-ed States began moving away from the gold standard, because it restricted the number of dollars that could be produced. Today’s dollars, like most currencies, are called “fiat money” which means they are backed by people’s faith in government and not metals. Every country uses some form of currency. Many countries have dropped their own form of currency in favor of using the American dollar. This is known as dollarization. In Europe, the primary form of currency in 16 major countries since 1999 is the euro. The United Kingdom still uses the pound system. Canada and Australia call their currencies a dollar like the United States, but they are separate from the U.S. system. Other coun-tries have different names for their money. Brazil has the real; Mexico has the peso; China has the yuan; Japan has the yen; Russia has the ruble; and South Africa has the rand.Circle the words hidden in the puzzle below.

CurrenCY Word seArCh

Hidden Words:Colon, Dollar, Dram, Euro, Florin, Franc, Gourde, Koruna, Krone, Kuna, Lari, Mark, Peso, Pound,

Quetzal, Real, Riel, Ruble, Rupee, Yen

Design your own dollar bill below.design Your oWn dollAr

MoneY sudokuUsing the types of currency shown in the grid, complete the puzzle. You are to have one of each of the 6 sym-bols in each vertical and horizontal row, as well as

only one of each of the sym-bols in each of the six bold

box areas. Be sure to check your answers.

CurrenCY CrossWord

ACross Clues:1. Currency used in Britain.6. South African currency.7. This currency is used in 16 European countries.8. Use of American dollar in other countries is called?9. Currency used in Japan.

doWn Clues:1. The United States dollar was once backed up by what type of metals?2. Currency used in America.3. Another word that means money.4. Type of currency used in Russia.5. Money that is not backed by metal.

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The Smithsonian Institute Headquarters, Washington, D.C.

The Smithsonian Institute

A Special Thank You To All Our Sponsors!

The Smithsonian Institute is a network of museums and research and educational institutes that is managed by the United States Government, with its headquarters in Washington, D.C. It was established in 1846, after several years of debate within Congress over the funds donated for the establishment. The Institution’s namesake, James Smithson, was a British scientist and mineralogist, for whom the mineral ore smithsonite is also named after. Upon his death in 1829, his will bequeathed his riches to his sole heir, a nephew, with a provision: should his nephew die without an heir, “I then bequeath the whole of my property...to the United States of America to found at Washington, under the name of the Smithsonian Insti-tution, an Establishment for the increase & diffusion of knowledge....” The motivation behind the donation, which was over $500,000 (an astronomi-cal amount at the time), has been called a mystery, because he had never visited America, nor did he have any ties with the United States. Today, the establishment is run by a board of regents governed by the Vice President, the Chief Justice, six members of Congress, and nine citizens. It is home to many significant pieces of American history and has several locations, including the Postal Museum, the Portrait Gallery, the Air and Space Mu-seum, and the Natural History Museum.

James Smithson,Founder of the

Smithsonian Insitute

Did you know that the

Smithson-ian has a

nickname? “America’s

Attic”, or “the nation’s

attic” is home to millions of pieces of his-

tory.

Smithsonian CrosswordSolve the

puzzle using the

clues provided.

Smithsonian Word SearchCircle the words hidden in the puzzle below.

Hidden Words:African American, African Art, Air and Space, American Art,

American History, American Indian, Anacostia Community, Arts and Industry, Freer Gallery, National Zoo, Natural History,

Portrait Gallery, Postal Museum, Renwick Gallery,Sculpture Garden

2. Provided funds to start the institute.4. Mineral ore which was discovered by James Smithson.5. Smithsonian runs this, with animals.7. Famous stamps are preserved here.9. A home to literature.10. Smithson never visited where?

Kidbits!

Across Clues:

Down Clues:1. Famous gallery with paintings of people.3. Many of these are withing the institute.6. Smithsonian also conducts __________.8. Number of citizens on the board of regents.

Create Your

PortraitCreate your own self por-trait below, like those in the portrait

gallery.

Smithsonian True or False

Ans:1)F 2)T 3)T 4)F

Decide if the statements below are true or false. Circle your answer.

1. The Smithsonian Institute does not conduct any research. True or False2. The Smithsonian Institute is often called “America’s attic”, because so many American artifacts are stored

there. True or False3. James Smithson never visited the

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Voice of a tree •Voice of a tree(continued from page 8)

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the home where i grew up was surrounded by trees, big trees and lots of them. it was like living in a forest. i have always loved trees. i played under them, climbed them, raked their leaves, and gath-ered acorns. as a young boy we built tree houses. Later in Boy Scouts, i learned the dif-ferences between trees, how to recognize them by leaf and bark, and how to prune them, cut them and identify their use for building, carving, and firewood.

for anyone who is a tree lover, as i am, there is no bet-ter time of year than spring.

to watch the flowers bloom and the leaves emerge, to see acorns begin to sprout and take root, and to watch the heroic ef-forts of great old gnarled trees beaten down by years of wind and storm as they begin to come back to life – it’s thrilling.

every tree tells a story. the other day i saw a coffee table made by cutting a section from a very large tree. You could look at the record of the tree’s life in the rings and even see hints of difficult growing sea-sons. a tree’s rings document its years of growth. and each

tree’s branches tell of its efforts to find sunlight in the forest.

trees are unique. Some are tall, and some short, some skinny and some stocky. Some trees stand alone, others in dense forests. Some trees grow to become huge in the shelter of the valley, and in remote places where they can avoid the lum-berman’s axe. Some high on the ridge top show their resilience in facing the elements.

Last summer i found one such tree along the Blue Ridge Parkway not far from mt. Pis-gah. it was short and twisted, a large trunk with few branches, each tentative yet lively in the wind. But even in that old tree life persevered as new growth emerged. i sat for a long time admiring its persistence. i couldn’t help wondering what that old tree might say if it could speak.

i could almost hear the old

tree saying in a quiet voice: “here i am. i may not be as pretty as i would like, but i’m here. and i plan to stay here for a while. and look closely and you’ll see that even my wrinkles provide shelter for the birds and animals. Life is not easy, but its not that com-plicated either. it is one day at a time, sunlight and rain, spring and fall, year after year. it’s good to be alive.”

i thought of that old tree. its branches rustle in the breeze with a flexibility and a beauty i often miss in my well planned life. the leaves easily interact with differences, air and wa-ter, cold and heat, and the tree provides a hospitality that is humbling. Strong roots nour-ish the tree, roots that go deep and have been there for a long time. that tree was tenacious in its hold on life. i thought of all the changes that the tree had experienced over the years. and how seemingly patient it seemed to be with the changing

seasons and weather. and how it must feel with those noisy chickadees sitting there on its branch chirping incessantly. the tree had a strength and a peace that was palpable.

it’s no wonder that Proverbs 3:18 can liken wisdom to a “tree of life,” or that the writer of Genesis chose the tree as the image for ideal life in God’s fellowship.

or that poets write about trees, and photographers try to capture their beauty on film, and composers in music. each tree whispers its own mes-sage, tells a story, maybe even preaches a sermon to those willing to listen. if the created world does declare the glory of God as John Calvin asserted, i think the trees are right there in the front of the chorus. and there is no better time of year to step outside and listen. try it sometime. You might be amazed at what you hear.

- Dent Davis,pastorTryon presbyterian Church


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“American Cuisine with a Twist”Corner of Peak St. & Hwy.

108 in Columbus 828-894-2440

The Smithsonian Institute Headquarters, Washington, D.C.

The Smithsonian Institute

A Special Thank You To All Our Sponsors!

The Smithsonian Institute is a network of museums and research and educational institutes that is managed by the United States Government, with its headquarters in Washington, D.C. It was established in 1846, after several years of debate within Congress over the funds donated for the establishment. The Institution’s namesake, James Smithson, was a British scientist and mineralogist, for whom the mineral ore smithsonite is also named after. Upon his death in 1829, his will bequeathed his riches to his sole heir, a nephew, with a provision: should his nephew die without an heir, “I then bequeath the whole of my property...to the United States of America to found at Washington, under the name of the Smithsonian Insti-tution, an Establishment for the increase & diffusion of knowledge....” The motivation behind the donation, which was over $500,000 (an astronomi-cal amount at the time), has been called a mystery, because he had never visited America, nor did he have any ties with the United States. Today, the establishment is run by a board of regents governed by the Vice President, the Chief Justice, six members of Congress, and nine citizens. It is home to many significant pieces of American history and has several locations, including the Postal Museum, the Portrait Gallery, the Air and Space Mu-seum, and the Natural History Museum.

James Smithson,Founder of the

Smithsonian Insitute

Did you know that the

Smithson-ian has a

nickname? “America’s

Attic”, or “the nation’s

attic” is home to millions of pieces of his-

tory.

Smithsonian CrosswordSolve the

puzzle using the

clues provided.

Smithsonian Word SearchCircle the words hidden in the puzzle below.

Hidden Words:African American, African Art, Air and Space, American Art,

American History, American Indian, Anacostia Community, Arts and Industry, Freer Gallery, National Zoo, Natural History,

Portrait Gallery, Postal Museum, Renwick Gallery,Sculpture Garden

2. Provided funds to start the institute.4. Mineral ore which was discovered by James Smithson.5. Smithsonian runs this, with animals.7. Famous stamps are preserved here.9. A home to literature.10. Smithson never visited where?

Kidbits!

Across Clues:

Down Clues:1. Famous gallery with paintings of people.3. Many of these are withing the institute.6. Smithsonian also conducts __________.8. Number of citizens on the board of regents.

Create Your

PortraitCreate your own self por-trait below, like those in the portrait

gallery.

Smithsonian True or False

Ans:1)F 2)T 3)T 4)F

Decide if the statements below are true or false. Circle your answer.

1. The Smithsonian Institute does not conduct any research. True or False2. The Smithsonian Institute is often called “America’s attic”, because so many American artifacts are stored

there. True or False3. James Smithson never visited the

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639 Blythe Street Court O Suite B828.696.2227

[email protected]

mo u n ta I n lI f e s t y l e s640 Greenville highway

hendersonville, nC 28792800.968.8998

www.C21mL.com

For all your landscape supply needs.864-457-4104

www.hensonsinc.net

284 Daniel Rd.Forest City, NC

828-286-26141-877-60-HONDA

www.forestcityhondanc.com

Instructors Professionally Certified828-859-5935

66 academy St., tryon, nCTina Durbin, Owner

ACTS Home HealthThere is a difference. We bring it home.

Call for more information 828-894-2142

619 Laurel Lake Drive • Columbuswww.homehealth-ACTS.org

Serving all of

Polk County!

Hajoca coRpoRatIon1027 spaRtanbuRg Hwy

HendeRsonvIlle, nc828.697.8279

Visit our New Luxury Showroom

SERVING SINCE 1938

INSTANT CASH Diamond Jewelers

153 E. Main Street, Spartanburg (Close to Denny’s/BB&T Tower)

(864) 582-5675

EarlEy'S Heating & air

Serving the Area for over 60 YearsOwners: Dennis or Kevin Earley1141 S. Trade St., Tryon, NC

828-859-9216

IF YOUR TOP LEAKS… CALL BOTTOMWe specialize in re-roofing shingles,built-up gravel, chimney leaks, and

replacement of rotten wood.

*Certificate Of Insurance Upon Request

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Voice of a tree •Voice of a tree(continued from page 8)

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the home where i grew up was surrounded by trees, big trees and lots of them. it was like living in a forest. i have always loved trees. i played under them, climbed them, raked their leaves, and gath-ered acorns. as a young boy we built tree houses. Later in Boy Scouts, i learned the dif-ferences between trees, how to recognize them by leaf and bark, and how to prune them, cut them and identify their use for building, carving, and firewood.

for anyone who is a tree lover, as i am, there is no bet-ter time of year than spring.

to watch the flowers bloom and the leaves emerge, to see acorns begin to sprout and take root, and to watch the heroic ef-forts of great old gnarled trees beaten down by years of wind and storm as they begin to come back to life – it’s thrilling.

every tree tells a story. the other day i saw a coffee table made by cutting a section from a very large tree. You could look at the record of the tree’s life in the rings and even see hints of difficult growing sea-sons. a tree’s rings document its years of growth. and each

tree’s branches tell of its efforts to find sunlight in the forest.

trees are unique. Some are tall, and some short, some skinny and some stocky. Some trees stand alone, others in dense forests. Some trees grow to become huge in the shelter of the valley, and in remote places where they can avoid the lum-berman’s axe. Some high on the ridge top show their resilience in facing the elements.

Last summer i found one such tree along the Blue Ridge Parkway not far from mt. Pis-gah. it was short and twisted, a large trunk with few branches, each tentative yet lively in the wind. But even in that old tree life persevered as new growth emerged. i sat for a long time admiring its persistence. i couldn’t help wondering what that old tree might say if it could speak.

i could almost hear the old

tree saying in a quiet voice: “here i am. i may not be as pretty as i would like, but i’m here. and i plan to stay here for a while. and look closely and you’ll see that even my wrinkles provide shelter for the birds and animals. Life is not easy, but its not that com-plicated either. it is one day at a time, sunlight and rain, spring and fall, year after year. it’s good to be alive.”

i thought of that old tree. its branches rustle in the breeze with a flexibility and a beauty i often miss in my well planned life. the leaves easily interact with differences, air and wa-ter, cold and heat, and the tree provides a hospitality that is humbling. Strong roots nour-ish the tree, roots that go deep and have been there for a long time. that tree was tenacious in its hold on life. i thought of all the changes that the tree had experienced over the years. and how seemingly patient it seemed to be with the changing

seasons and weather. and how it must feel with those noisy chickadees sitting there on its branch chirping incessantly. the tree had a strength and a peace that was palpable.

it’s no wonder that Proverbs 3:18 can liken wisdom to a “tree of life,” or that the writer of Genesis chose the tree as the image for ideal life in God’s fellowship.

or that poets write about trees, and photographers try to capture their beauty on film, and composers in music. each tree whispers its own mes-sage, tells a story, maybe even preaches a sermon to those willing to listen. if the created world does declare the glory of God as John Calvin asserted, i think the trees are right there in the front of the chorus. and there is no better time of year to step outside and listen. try it sometime. You might be amazed at what you hear.

- Dent Davis,pastorTryon presbyterian Church


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Comfort, Dignity, RespectShort-term, ’round-the-clock hospice care for patients with acute medical needs, and support for families and friends.

It’s about living!

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LaMore discovers horse keeping is a lesson in patience, enduranceby Kirk Gollwitzer

Evangeline LaMore and her husband, Terry, moved to Tryon eight years ago from Weston, Conn., a bedroom suburb of NYC.

Evangeline couldn’t wait to send her Appendix Quarter horse gelding ”Zorro” to the lovely green pastures of Polk County. Unfortunately, things did not work out as well as expected for Zorro. Recurring colic every April, along with a stall-rest suspensory liga-ment injury (following stem cell implants), made life very interest-ing to say the least.

LaMore couldn’t figure out why the gelding would colic every spring, although she did suspect it was something he was eating out there. Sure enough, one spring, Zorro needed colic surgery. While under anesthesia, Dr. Hay took a biopsy of his colon. It turned out to be an immune system deficiency, an allergic reaction to a pasture, particularly clover and spring perennials.

A horse allergic to a pasture? “Yep,” said LaMore. “Three

years later, Zorro is now sound and loves his life; he enjoys trail riding and stays in a dry lot, eating alfalfa

four times a day!”Then LaMore bought “Poppy,”

a tough little mare shortly after moving to Tryon. Not long after Zorro’s recovery from a suspenso-ry ligament injury, six-months re-hab and colic surgery and another six-months of rehab, little Poppy was cast in her stall overnight with a hind leg stuck in between the rungs of the stall partition.

Once Terry cut the leg out of the rungs with a reciprocating saw, Dr. Nunes arrived to assess the situation. Poppy was loaded up on the trailer where she would spend a long time recovering at Tryon Equine.

The poor mares head swelled up, and her third eyelid was dam-aged from lying on the stall floor, struggling to get up. Her hind leg was in a full bandage wrap for a long time. She has since recovered and is in good shape after six months of rehab, including Dr. Baker and her acupuncture. The story doesn’t end there.

Poppy was on stall rest once more for an injured lateral collat-eral ligament to her right foreleg, some months after recuperating from being cast. This was when Poppy learned that she loved swimming at Equine Hydro/Aquatred Therapy. Poppy is sound now, and enjoys dressage and

some cross-country schooling. LaMore got through it all with the help of her trainer, Lydia Juenger, and did her own rehab riding for both horses.

“This sure teaches one a lot about patience; one has to truly love horses to get through the tough times. It takes a lot of dedi-cation and perseverance but it can be done,” LaMore said. “Having a great supportive spouse with every tool on the planet is good too!”

Editor’s note: Watch weekly on Thursdays for equestrian-themed articles from freelance writer Kirk Gollwitzer.

evangeline and poppy

Evangeline LaMore and Zorro jumping. (photos submitted)


Skyuka Fine Art is proud to offer a chance to win a charcoal portrait by Richard Christian Nelson. Those inter-ested are welcome to call, stop by the gallery, or email to purchase a chance at winning your very own charcoal por-trait by this internationally recognized and award-winning portrait artist.

Nelson hails from Detroit, MI where he attended and eventually taught at what is now known as The College for Creative Studies. It was at CCS where he developed his love of painting, drawing, figurative art and art history.

“I work towards ‘painterly realism;’ good drawing and composition, ren-dered with strong natural color, in such a way that you can still sense or ‘feel’ the paint. The effect of this process is that the subject begins to artfully reveal itself to me and hopefully, the viewer.” Most recently, Nelson has been award-ed fifth place in the “Portrait Society of America’s 2013 International Competi-tion” with his portrait of “Luke at 15”. Thousands of entries from around the world were narrowed down to 20, and then 10 finalists for this prestigious

competition. Nelson has also recently won first place in the “Member’s Only Competition-Commissioned Portraits”, a “Certificate of Excellence”, and an “Honorary Mention” from the Portrait Society of America; where he has also served on their faculty.

Tickets are on sale now. The winner will be selected at 8 p.m. on May 11 during the second Tryon Gallery TROT of the season in downtown Tryon from 5-8 p.m. There will be a second ticket drawn for a certificate of 50 percent off a commissioned portrait as well. You do not need to be present to win, but you might want to be there for a special treat from the gallery for all ticket buyers who are present. With Mother’s Day the next day, what bet-ter gift could you give than the chance to win a one-of-a-kind portrait by this amazing artist?

Contact Kim Nelson to buy your tickets via email or phone. Skyukaf-ineart.com, [email protected], 828-817-3783.

– article submittedby Kim Nelson

Skyuka Fine art offers to ‘Win a Charcoal Portrait by Richard Christian Nelson’

Portrait by Richard Christian Nelson, charcoal portrait, private collection. (photo submitted)


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National Nurses Week: The high calling of the hospice nursePeople pursue careers in nursing

for many reasons: they want to help people, they’re natural caregivers or they want to do some good in the world. The 31 nurses of Hospice of the Carolina Foothills add another reason: It’s truly a ministry.

“Hospice is a calling,” Christina Hughes, RN said, “I knew several years ago that this is what I wanted to do, but watching my father pass that prompted me to make the

change.” Previously, Hughes worked in

a skilled nursing facility. Hospice nurses perform all the

tasks you’d expect of nurses in a hospital, clinic or nursing home set-ting. They draw blood, administer and monitor medications, assess patients’ conditions, review charts, consult with doctors, complete paperwork, and attend staff meet-ings, among many other typical

responsibilities. There’s an added dimension to working as a nurse at hospice.

“Hospice work is more of a team effort, patient and family oriented, putting the patients first always,” says Marla Searcy, RN and Homecare clinical manager in North Carolina.

“And,” adds Monica Pierce, LPN, “we do a lot of education with the families, teaching them how to take care of their loved ones.”

Linda Travers, RN agrees. “HCF allows nurses time to listen to patient feelings and concerns. Teaching family caregivers about disease process, symptom man-agement. Providing comfort and support.”

“Working for Hospice, you are able to spend more time with patients and families,” adds Joanie McDade, RN.

“Having the opportunity to build a relationship with some of the patients here is a gift no other job allows you to have,” says Barry Lowman, RN. “But then when they pass you have a piece of you go with them.”

Developing those close bonds with patients and families is not only an important part of the job, but it’s also one of the most enjoy-able. And certain patients find a permanent place in the nurses’ hearts.

“I had one patient who served in Japan for 14 months as a medic. When he saw me, he asked if I was Asian. I told him that my mother was Okinawan and my father American. He began speaking

Japanese to me. All throughout his journey of dementia, he continued to speak Japanese to me. There were times he couldn’t remember his wife’s name, but he remem-bered those few Japanese words,” says Hughes.

Homecare RN, Jennifer Greene tells how a simple gesture of gratitude left a lasting impression on her.

“I was taking care of a patient at the Hospice House and when I would give her any personal care, she would say, ‘Thank you, Mama.’ She would say that to me whenever I took care of her, until she passed.”

Hospice House RN Ashley Crissone fondly remembers the woman with whom she played piano duets.

When Crissy Simpson, RN and Homecare clinical manager in South Carolina, first started at hospice, she found herself facing a potentially difficult situation.

“I was sent to see a patient that lived in a rural community. I was told that he was a very challenging patient, not because of his terminal illness, but because he may not be accepting of my race,” she says, “I went to visit him. He wasn’t rude, but asked a lot of questions to see if I was qualified to take care of him.”

After a few visits, the patient became comfortable with her, and Simpson would give him a big hug right before she left. If she got stuck in traffic and arrived a few minutes late, he would tell her he had been worried about her.

“Every visit he would be sitting

Hospice of the Carolina Foothills (HOFC) nurses. (photo submitted)



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MondayPolk County Mobile

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

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

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

Christian Fellowship Luncheon TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mondays except holidays, noon - 1 p.m.; food, fellowship and discussion of issues; in-terdenominational. 859-5051.

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in his recliner, facing the door, waiting for me to come, with his beautiful blue eyes,” she says.

As the patient began to decline in health, he asked his wife to buy Simpson a gift, a coffee mug that read, “Thank God for Daughters.”

“From that day, he called me his black daughter and he was my white daddy,” Simpson says, “Some people may be offended by that, but I know I meant a lot to him, and so did he to me.”

On the night he passed away, Simpson sang to him the old gospel song, “I’m Going to Take a Trip,” which she also sang at his funeral.

Just as Simpson goes above and beyond her job duties by singing to patients, other nurses contrib-ute their talents and time outside of work. Jennifer Greene makes jewelry, donating necklaces and bracelets to patients, and Christina Hughes attends special events held at the facilities where she serves.

“One facility had ‘Cowboy Day,’ and the HCF social worker and I dressed up, and attended on our day off. The social worker even brought two of her horses for the patients to see,” says Hughes.

Every nurse has had a special person who inspired him or her to pursue the role of caregiver in life. For some it was another nurse who nurtured and mentored them, or a hospice nurse who ministered to one of their relatives. For others,

Nurse Jane Foster with a beloved hospice patient. (photo submitted)

a special family member encour-aged them to follow their hearts. In RN Crystal Mitchell’s case, it was both. Her favorite aunt is a nurse and from a very young age, she would visit her at work in the hospital. Now, it seems, Mitchell is paying it forward.

“I’ve known since I was four I’ve wanted to be a nurse from watching her with her patients,” Mitchell says of her aunt. “I have had a similar role to a family friend who is like a little sister, and she is now a pediatric oncology nurse. I never knew I was the reason she wanted to be a nurse until later. How jaw-dropping it was to find out how much my work had influ-enced her by God’s grace.”

While working for hospice brings nurses many jovial mo-ments, they also deal with the sobering reality of death every day. For that reason, many people hold them in high regard and wonder how they handle such a job.

RN case manager, Kim Griffey shares how people react when she tells them where she works.

“They always say that it takes a certain person to do your job, that they couldn’t do it. I always reply, ‘It’s very rewarding.’”

When asked what is the most important characteristic or skill needed to be a hospice nurse, one word comes up repeatedly.

Lowman and Travers and Pam Essman, RN, come right to the point.

“Compassion,” they say.

“The most important charac-teristic you need to be successful in hospice is compassion. It’s not always the physical symptoms that you’re relieving, but also the patient’s and family’s psychologi-cal pain,” says Simpson.

When hospice nurses go to work every day, they’re not simply going to a job. They’re going to touch someone’s life. They hold patients’ hands, celebrate patients’ birthdays, play games, share sto-ries, help patients create their life stories to leave for their families, offer comfort, a smile, a laugh, and, in some cases, a song.

“I have had so many patients say they look forward to the hos-pice nurse’s visit. What greater reward in life can we have than to put a little sunshine in someone’s day, maybe their last day,” Searcy says.

- article submittedby Marsha Van Hecke

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Garrison Chapel Baptist Church in Tryon will hold a Men’s Day weekend celebration which includes a cook out on Saturday, May 18 from 11 am – 4 p.m., and a men’s day service the following Sunday, May 19 at 3:30 p.m. The service is “Men yielding to the will of God, Titus 2:11-14.” Guest speaker is Pastor Travis McEntyre of Harvest House Baptist Church in Forest City, NC, who will be joined by his choir and congregation. Reverend Keith D. Knox, Sr. is the Pastor of Garrison Chapel Baptist, which is located at 416 Markham Road in Tryon. All (men) are welcome to attend this fellowship.

- article submittedby Danny Williams

Garrison Chapel holds Men’s Day weekend celebration


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Phil and Gaye Johnson special guests for Second SundayThe Congregational Church of

Tryon invites the public join them as they welcome special musical guests Phil and Gaye Johnson. Sec-ond Sunday is an informal worship service to recharge, replenish and reconnect for the up-coming week. This meeting will take place at 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 12 in the Fel-lowship Hall of the Congregational Church, located at 210 Melrose Ave in Tryon.

Second Sunday is patterned after how the early church might have worshipped. Members gather to hear the word of God, sing some new as well as old songs, celebrate life in the body of Christ with the Lord’s Supper and then share a covered dish meal together. All are welcome!

This worship opportunity is of-fered on the Second Sunday of each month. Second Sunday is designed to be an experiential service; people of all ages are expected in a very informal atmosphere.

The church is asking for any art work/ photography/ textiles that express the theme of “Exile” to be part of the ambience for this service. If you have something to share or for more information, contact Lance Smith or Bob Barrows at 828-859-

9414 or by email at [email protected].

phil and gay Johnson

- article submittedby Lance Smith

Ian Betzel, a graduate of Landrum High School class of 2013 will attend West Point U. S. Military Academy in New York. Ian is the first graduate of Lan-drum High School to be accepted to this prestigious institution, and the first to attend one of the four U.S. military academies.

The mission of the U.S. Mili-tary Academy is to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character. Graduates must be committed to the values of duty, honor and country.

They must be prepared for a career of professional excel-lence and service to the nation as an officer in the United States

Army. The West Point curriculum

offers 45 majors, balancing physical sciences and engi-neering with humanities and social sciences. Each of these programs allows students the opportunity to obtain a bachelor of science degree. Areas of sum-mer instruction include first aid, mountaineering, hand grenades, rifle marksmanship, and nuclear, biological and chemical training.

Betzel will enter West Point on July 1, 2013 to complete six weeks of Cadet Basic Training (CBT), also referred to as “Beast Barracks.” Classes will then begin on Aug. 19.

CBT, the initial military training program, provides ca-

de ts wi th basic skills t o i n s t i l l discipline, pride, cohe-sion, confi-dence and a high sense of duty.

Each of these skills will be necessary to prepare them for entry into the Corps of Cadets. Betzel accepts his new responsibilities as a de-fender of the United States with determination, confidence, and excitement for what is to come.

Ian Betzel is the son of Larry and KC Betzel of Landrum, SC.

- article submittedby KC Betzel

Landrum graduate to attend West Point Academy in July

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