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TODAY Polk County Mobile Recy- cling Unit, Wednesdays, Fire Department in Green Creek, 7 a.m. - noon. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Wednesday activities include Tai Chi, 9 a.m.; medi- cation assistance; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; Wacky Wednesday, senior fitness and Italian club, 10 a.m.; bingo and bridge, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. Green Creek Commu- nity Center, quilters’ group, Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties Vol. 85 / No. 228 Tryon, N.C. 28782 Wednesday, December 26, 2012 Only 50 cents The World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper Columbus police assist in federal identity theft investigation, page 7 Tryon Daily Bulletin (CONTINUED ON PAGE 2) Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations: Tryon Arts and Crafts School’s new classes will start Jan. 2. Community members are encouraged to try their hand at something new and explore their creative side by signing up for classes in pottery, paint- ing, blacksmithing and more. To find out more, visit www. TryonArtsandCrafts.org or call 828-859-8323. For treatment of chronic, non-healing wounds located at 112 Sparks Drive in Forest City * 828-351-6000 Rutherford Wound Care & Hyperbarics MyRutherfordRegional.com/WoundCare At 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 21, students at Polk County Middle School remembered students and staff members from Sandy Hook Elementary School with the tolling of chimes. Band members Rachel Stechschulte (left) and Trinity Branham, sounded the chimes 26 times while PCMS observed a moment of silence honoring each student and staff member who was lost in the Sandy Hook school shooting incident on Dec. 14, 2012. The staff, students and family members also collected $2,000 to help the families of the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School. (photo by Beverly Gregory / submitted by Carlann Scherping) PCMS remembers Sandy Hook Elementary School Columbus restricts group homes to ½ mile apart by Leah Justice Family care or group homes will have to remain a minimum of ½ mile apart in Columbus. Columbus Town Council met Thursday, Dec. 20 and approved amendments to it zoning ordinance and use table. The town first ap- proved an amendment to allow group homes, which is required by state and federal law, in all residential districts. Council added language to the zoning ordinance that states family care homes can not be located within ½ mile of each other following its planning (CONTINUED ON PAGE 4)

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  • TodayPolk County Mobile Recy-

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

    The Meeting Place Senior Center, Wednesday activities include Tai Chi, 9 a.m.; medi-cation assistance; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; Wacky Wednesday, senior fitness and Italian club, 10 a.m.; bingo and bridge, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001.

    Green Creek Commu-nity Center, quilters group,

    Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties

    Vol. 85 / No. 228 Tryon, N.C. 28782 Wednesday, December 26, 2012 Only 50 cents

    The Worlds Smallest Daily Newspaper

    Columbus police assist in federal identity theft investigation, page 7

    Tryon Daily Bulletin

    (Continued on page 2)

    Heres a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:

    Tryon Arts and Crafts Schools new classes will start Jan. 2. Community members are encouraged to try their hand at something new and explore their creative side by signing up for classes in pottery, paint-ing, blacksmithing and more. To find out more, visit www.TryonArtsandCrafts.org or call 828-859-8323.

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

    MyRutherfordRegional.com/WoundCare

    At 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 21, students at Polk County Middle School remembered students and staff members from Sandy Hook Elementary School with the tolling of chimes. Band members Rachel Stechschulte (left) and Trinity Branham, sounded the chimes 26 times while PCMS observed a moment of silence honoring each student and staff member who was lost in the Sandy Hook school shooting incident on Dec. 14, 2012. The staff, students and family members also collected $2,000 to help the families of the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School. (photo by Beverly Gregory / submitted by Carlann Scherping)

    PCMS remembers Sandy Hook Elementary School

    Columbus restricts group homes to mile apartby Leah Justice

    Family care or group homes will have to remain a minimum of mile apart in Columbus.

    Columbus Town Council met Thursday, Dec. 20 and approved

    amendments to it zoning ordinance and use table. The town first ap-proved an amendment to allow group homes, which is required by state and federal law, in all residential districts. Council added

    language to the zoning ordinance that states family care homes can not be located within mile of each other following its planning

    (Continued on page 4)

  • 2 tryon daily Bulletin / the Worlds smallest daily neWspaper Wednesday, deCemBer 26, 2012

    LOCAL WEATHER

    Today: Showers, with 60 percent chance of rain. High 53, low 34.

    T h u r s d a y : Pa r t l y cloudy, with 10 per-cent chance of rain. High 49, low 31.

    Friday: Partly cloudy, with 10 percent chance of rain. High 55, low 35.

    Forecast: Today Tomorrow MoonPhase

    Calendar(Continued from page 1)

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

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

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

    www.tryondailybulletin.com

    Wednesdays, 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.

    Polk County Economic & Tourism Development Com-mission (ETDC), meets on the last Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the First Peak Visitor Center conference room, 20 E. Mills St., Columbus. For information, call 828-894-2895.

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

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

    ThursdayPolk County Mobile Recy-

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

    Thursday Mens Prayer Breakfast will meet Thursday, Dec. 27 at 8 a.m. at TJs Cafe lo-cated at 456 S. Trade St. in Tryon. All are welcome. Order breakfast from the menu and bring a friend.

    Green Creek Community

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

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

    The Meeting Place Senior Center, Thursday activities 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-bies, 10 a.m., 20- 25 minute ses-sion for young children and care givers includes music, nursery rhymes, action poems and short books. Storytime at 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers includes books, music and fingerplays. Call 828-457-2218.

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

    AA open discussion 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.

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

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

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

    NAMI Support Group, Thursdays, 7 - 8 p.m. in the blue room of Tryon Presbyte-rian Church, located on Harmon Field Road in Tryon. The group, sponsored by the National Alli-ance 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.

    AA Sobriety and Beyond, Thursdays, 8-9 p.m., Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 1024 W. Main St., Forest City. 828-863-1313.

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

    FridaySaluda Center, Friday events:

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

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

    Seniors on Sobriety (SOS) AA Meeting, Fridays at noon, Polk County Chamber of Com-merce Building, 2753 Lynn Rd. (Hwy 108), Tryon. 828-894-0293.

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

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

    saTurdayGreen Creek Community

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

    Grassroots Art Project, holds art classes to benefit Len-nies Fund and the Humane Soci-ety, Saturdays from 9:30 11:30 a.m. Classes are held at the Holy Cross Episcopal Church Info: 828-899-0673.

    House of Flags Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4

    p.m., 33 Gibson Street, Colum-bus.

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

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

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

    Polk County Mobile Recy-cling Unit, Mondays, Harmon Field/Tryon, 7 a.m. - noon.

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

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

    Christian Fellowship Lun-cheon, TJs Cafe, Tryon, Mon-days except holidays, noon - 1 p.m.; food, fellowship and dis-cussion of relevant issues; inter-denominational. 859-5051.

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

    Cloudy Sunny

  • Wishing you a Merry Christmas andBright Smile for the New Year!

    Wishing you a Merry Christmas andBright Smile for the New Year!

    Honoring Melanie TalbotThe Polk County Board of Education recently honored

    Melanie Talbot at is November meeting for her years of dedicated service.

    Talbot represented Saluda Township during her time on the board. Board of Education Chairman Geoffrey Tennant thanked Talbot for her contributions and presented her with a gift of appreciation. Saluda Elementary Principal Ronette Dill also presented a gift of thanks to Talbot on behalf of the school and community.

    At their December meeting The Polk County Board of Education also welcomed their newest member, Rhonda Corley, who was elected to fill the seat left vacant by Tal-bot. Pamela Green-Hyder, Polk County Clerk of Court, conducted the swearing in of Corley.

    Also at the December meeting, the Polk County Board of Education welcomed back Cindy Allen and Rick Covil, representatives of the White Oak Township and Tryon Township respectively, who were re-elected to another term of service.

    The board also held annual chair and vice-chair elec-tions and unanimously agreed to retain current vice-chair Sherry Page and chairman Geoffrey Tennant in their cur-rent positions.

    article submittedby Aaron Greene

    Polk County Board of Education Chairman Geoffrey Tennant thanks former board member Melanie Talbot. (photos submitted)

    BOE says goodbye, hello and welcome backWednesday, deCemBer 26, 2012 tryon daily Bulletin / the Worlds smallest daily neWspaper 3

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    board recommendation. The town also amended its permitted use table renaming convalescent homes and group care facilities to nursing homes, assisted living facilities and group care facilities and took the use out of the R1 (residential) district and allowed the use in the HC (highway commercial) district.

    Columbus meeting was full of residents from the Holly Hills subdivision and area mental health professionals.

    Columbus first began discussing changes to its zoning ordinance af-ter Synergy in Action Inc. proposed to add another family care home in the Holly Hills subdivision.

    Synergy in Action currently has a family care home in Holly Hills that has been there since 2002.

    The town began looking at its zoning ordinance and discovered it went against state and federal law because family care homes were not allowed in all residential Columbus districts. At the same time, several Holly Hills residents got involved and began expressing concern to Columbus officials about a second home being located in their neigh-borhood. State law allows local governments to restrict family care homes to a maximum distance of half mile apart.

    Holly Hills resident Linda Ste-venson said her concern is traffic. She said she doesnt care what anyone tells her she believes a group home brings more traffic than a single family would bring.

    Holly Hills resident Jim Dorsett said the group home currently in

    Holly Hills has some of the great-est people there. But he also said Synergy in Action is a business and when they have meetings there are 10 to 15 cars parked around the home. He did mention that hes with the fire department and when he has gone on medical calls the home is well organized, staff well trained and the houses are well kept.

    Were not against the people, Dorsett said. We know group homes are necessary. Were just concerned about continued growth of group homes and (them) affect-ing property values.

    Synergy in Action Executive Administrator Kathy Romich said she was not at the meeting to per-suade the town one way or another on the amendment because Synergy in Action officials know they will continue to provide services to those in need.

    The home Synergy in Action was looking at in Holly Hills re-quired some upgrades, so we felt we would be improving, said Romich.

    I appreciate so much the com-ments that have been made by residents that I dont think anybody here is against people with disabili-ties, she said.

    She also said the individuals Synergy in Action serve are already living in our community, living in impoverished situations.

    We help them become par-ticipating members of our commu-nity, she said. Were not trying to overtake or create a community of our own. Thats certainly not our goal. Wed love to have homes all over Polk County spread out be-

    Grouphomes(Continued from page 1)

    (Continued on page 6)

  • We deliver excellent care during one of lifes most treasured times.

    Lee and Jacqueline Waters, who both work at Rutherford Regional Medical Center, knew the reputation for exceptional patient satisfaction at The Birth Place. In September, they witnessed firsthand.

    The nursing staff is just so nice and helpful they took such good care of us, Jackie says. No matter how busy they were, they always made us feel like we were a priority. The couple even received a card signed by nursing staff and Dr. James Godfrey of Rutherford OB-GYN. It was something nice they didnt have to do, Lee says.

    The after care offered through The Birth Place also helped to make the transition from hospital to home easier. Childbirth and Womens Health Coordinator Lucy Calhoun visited with them and helped Jackie with breastfeeding Isaac.

    The Birth Place at Rutherford Regional offers compassionate, personalized care before, during and after your baby is born.

    Family Care and Pediatrics

    General Surgery

    Cancer Program

    Home Care

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    MyRutherfordRegional.com/BirthPlace

    Wound Care

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    Board certified in Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Charles Bond is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed an internship in surgery at the Naval Hospital in San Diego, and flight surgery training at the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute in Florida. Dr. Bond completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at The Naval Medical Center in San Diego.

    330 Hwy. 108Rutherfordton, NC 28139

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    Orthopaedic Care for Adults and

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    139 Doctor Henry Norris DriveRutherfordton 828-287-9260

    MyRutherfordRegional.com/Orthopaedics

    Dr. Bond specializes in: n Hand and upper extremity surgeryn Arthroscopic surgery (shoulder, elbow, wrist and knee)n Sports injuriesn Fracture caren Joint replacement surgeryn Nerve injuriesn General orthopaedicsn Pediatric orthopaedics

    Charles Bond

    cause that integrates people in our community.

    Councilwoman Ernie Kan was the sole vote against the half-mile restriction.

    Kan said she still has a concern about the half-mile restriction and after looking at a picture of where family care homes could be located in Columbus after the amendment she is a little more concerned.

    I understand the people about wanting not to have them so close together, said Kan. I also under-stand theres a greater and greater need for them. I think a half mile limit is too much.

    Councilwoman Margaret Met-calf said Columbus isnt Asheville and Columbus isnt Raleigh. She said Columbus doesnt have as much land area so people are more restricted here as to where they can live.

    In Columbus we only have so much land and we cant turn our back on what the citizens wish, said Metcalf. It isnt that I have anything at all against the people or the group homes or Synergy be-cause I do not, but I do not feel that 600 ft. is an adequate amount. The people that live in Holly Hills now have lived there for years and years; some built their own homes there. At this point in time I dont think it would be fair to go in and put 10 or 12 group homes there.

    Metcalf said she has to do whats fair and the town is not saying group homes cant be in Columbus, the town is just saying it needs to be limited.

    No matter what decision we make its going to be the wrong de-cision for someone and Im deeply sorry for that, said Metcalf. We were elected by the people to do what they wish.

    CooperRiis Executive Director Virgil Stucker attended with statis-tical information regarding mental health. He said mental health illness affects 25 percent of families, mean-ing one out of every four families in Columbus is challenged by a family member with mental health.

    He also said 10 percent of our children are on psychiatric medica-

    tion and the numbers are large who need our caring and our compas-sion.

    Sometimes we worry about violence, Stucker said, my good-ness look at what happened in Connecticut.

    He said hes never had an issue with violence at CooperRiis or in Asheville because they are in a group home setting.

    If theyre left isolated and dis-engaged from the community, left with a mother who doesnt get help, Stucker said, then youre left with what happened in Connecticut.

    Statistics show us that people with mental illness are no more likely to harm you then your next-door neighbor, Stucker said.

    He urged council to restrict fam-ily care homes like Asheville has done at 600 ft. apart from each other.

    But Holly Hills resident Sarah Cross said 600 ft. would be ap-proximately every third house in the neighborhood.

    After a pastor said restricting group homes means keeping moer people who need help in their own homes which can end up being the same situation as Connecticut.

    If that gentleman would have been in a group home those chil-dren would be alive today, said the pastor.

    Dorsett said he didnt appreci-ate the Connecticut shooting being brought into Columbus situation.

    Columbus Mayor Eric McIntyre ended the discussions by saying councils decision is based on a lot of factors. He said when you look at Columbus it is possible to get two to three group homes in town limits if they are placed properly.

    I wouldnt mind one in my neighborhood, he said.

    But when citizens come we have to weight that carefully, he added.

    McIntyre said theres a lot of land in Polk County and a lot of land outside Columbus City Limits for group homes. He also mentioned that no one on council has any problems with Synergy or group homes and that he thinks Romich is doing a tremendous service for the community.

    Of course we are disappointed

    Grouphomes(Continued from page 4)

    (Continued on page 7)

  • Dr. Michael Roberts, board certified in orthopaedic surgery, is a graduate of Stanford University Medical Center in California. He completed his internship at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., and his residency at the Stanford University Medical Center. Dr. Roberts has extensive experience in caring for the injured athlete. He spent more than four years taking care of U.S. Marines at Camp Lejeune; while there, he had a tremendous amount of experience in both operative and non-operative care of sports medicine injuries.

    Michael Roberts

    Specializing in Sports Medicine

    139 Doctor Henry Norris DriveRutherfordton 828-287-9260

    MyRutherfordRegional.com/Orthopaedics

    Dr. Roberts specializes in: n Arthroscopic surgery n Sports medicine (Operative and non-operative care)n Joint replacement surgery with minimally invasive techniquesn Surgical treatment in disorders of the knee

    On Tuesday, Dec. 18, officers from the Columbus Police Depart-ment responded to the Polk County Library for a suspicious persons call.

    Officers located Joshua Oren Hardin, 30, of Tryon asleep inside the library.

    During the course of the encoun-ter, officers found Hardin to be in possession of methamphetamine. Hardin was arrested and charged with felony possession of meth-amphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Hardins first court appearance was set for Dec. 19. Hardin was held on a $2,000 secured bond.

    On Friday, Dec. 7, officers from the Columbus Police Department responded to Macon Bank for a suspicious persons call.

    During the course of the inves-tigation, officers arrested David Edward Melton, 20, of Saluda.

    Melton was charged with felony possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, felony posses-sion with intent to sell and deliver a schedule IV controlled substance, felony conspiracy to sell marijuana, felony maintaining a vehicle for con-trolled substances and possession of drug paraphernalia.

    Melton was released after post-ing a $4,000 secured bond and has a next court date of Jan. 23, 2013. Also arrested during the investiga-tion was Andrew Benjamin Ham-ilton, 22, of Columbus. Hamilton was charged with driving while license revoked and possession of drug paraphernalia. Hamilton was released after posting a $300 secured bond and has a court date set for Feb. 20.

    article submittedby Columbus Police

    Department

    Columbus makes drug arrests

    The Columbus Police Depart-ment recently assisted the United States Department of State and numerous other agencies with an investigation of identity theft.

    Columbus police arrested John Blake on Oct. 31, 2009 under the alias of Douglas Scott Baker for driving while impaired. What the department discovered later was that Blake had been living under an assumed and fraudulent identity for nearly 30 years, committing many criminal offenses.

    As a result of the federal investi-gation, Blake is now facing numer-ous charges in Florida, as well as having assets obtained through his

    Columbus police assist in federal identity theft investigation

    John Blake

    that the council chose to enact the half-mile radius statute, Romich said following the towns decision. We understand the members of the council felt they were acting in the best interest of those constituents

    criminal offenses seized. article submitted

    by Columbus PoliceDepartment

    Grouphomes(Continued from page 6)

    who were present and expressing concern. We have every intention of abiding by this decision as we con-tinue to grow in order to serve the citizens of Polk County who need group home services. Our purpose remains to provide excellent care and be excellent neighbors.

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    by Samantha Hurst

    On Monday, Dec. 17 Friends of Harmon Field (FoHF) board members voted to disband fol-lowing the loss of the groups 501 (c)(3) certification.

    FoHF President Lorna De-ver called the special meeting to discuss the organizations future.

    We voted to disband since we had struggled for the last two years at-t empt ing to get members and officers for the organi-zation, Dever said.

    F r i e n d s o f H a r m o n Field formed in June 2007 with about 50 members initially aiming to support Harmon Field through fundraising. The group obtained its official 501(c )(3) status in May 2009.

    Over the last two years how-ever the group has dwindled to just four consistently active members. Dever has served the last five years as president but could not get others to step up and serve as officers, she said. Dever said a lack of manpower caused paperwork to lapse with the IRS, which also affected the groups not-for-profit status.

    Despite this lack of sup-

    port, Dever and the Friends of Harmon Field did host the an-nual Tour de Leaves in October, raising $1,000. Dever said that money would be used to fund landscaping at Harmon Field.

    Another $2,500 collected this year from the Harmon Foundation will be allocated to the Town of Tryon for Harmon Field Heritage Days, which are set to take place March 21-24,

    2013. I would

    like to thank all that have he lped wi th F r i e n d s o f Harmon Field and the vari-ous events we have hosted. If there is some-one that would

    like to re-create an organization such as Friends of Harmon Field, I would encourage them to step forward, contact the Harmon Field Board of Super-visors, and move forward with their talents and ideas, Dever said.

    Board members will con-tinue with the legalities of disbanding after the holidays. Dever said if someone wishes to keep the effort going they would need to contact her immediately before final paperwork is com-pleted. Dever can be reached at 828-817-1544.

    Friends of Harmon Field loses nonprofit status

    We voted to disband since we had struggled for the last two years attempting to get members and officers for the organization.

    - FoHF President, Lorna Dever

  • Rutherford Regional Health Sys-tem (RRHS) this week announced it is restricting visitation to its hospital facility due to the rise of influenza-like illness statewide and locally.

    Per its policy, Rutherford Re-gional restricts visitation when influenza-like illness reports hit the 6 percent mark statewide. The North Carolina State Influenza Surveil-lance Report, which was updated on Thursday, Dec. 20, showed that reported cases of influenza-like ill-ness had reached the 7-percent mark statewide.

    The hospital states that restricted visitation means:

    - No children under the age of 12 should visit the hospital at all;

    - Only immediate family should visit patients at the hospital;

    - Any visitor with signs and symptoms of illness should not visit the hospital at all.

    Rutherford Regionals safety officials began convening in No-vember and have been monitoring an historic rise in flu cases in recent weeks. Over the last two weekly reports, the officials say cases have

    Rutherford Regional Health System restricts visitation due to influenzaincreased from 2.3 percent to the current 7 percent. This also is the earliest spike in such cases in over a decade. Typically, flu-like cases rise most in February.

    We are extremely sensitive to the fact that these restrictions come at a time when some patients may unfortunately be hospitalized over the Christmas holiday, said Cindy Buck, CEO of Rutherford Regional. We ask that the public simply help us as much as possible to honor these guidelines for the safety and well-being of our patients and em-

    ployees.RRHS safety officials continue

    to stress that everyone should re-main vigilant in helping prevent the spread of flu by getting an annual flu vaccination; keeping hands washed and clean; covering coughs or sneezes with a tissue or your sleeve; avoiding close contact with others if you think you may have flu symp-toms; seeing your doctor if you are very ill; and not travelling or going to school or work while ill.

    article submittedby Allison Flynn

    by Leah Justice

    The Town of Tryon is looking for neighborhood captains to gather medical and emergency information from residents.

    During its November meet-ing, town council discussed restarting a former initiative for street captains that never got off

    the ground years ago.Tryon Town Manager Caitlin

    Martin said street captains would be chosen in every community who could provide vital informa-tion in case of an emergency. The idea never took off with only one community gathering informa-tion from neighbors to turn over

    to police previously.Mayor Pro-Tem Roy Miller

    said the idea was visited about five years ago and Beryl Dade of the Eastside Community was the only person to collect infor-mation to turn into the police department.

    Martin said the information would help emergency personnel in cases of extreme disaster.

    The street captain would be

    charged with gathering informa-tion from residents such as medi-cal issues so emergency workers would know each communitys needs in case of a disaster.

    Council directed Martin to move forward with implement-ing the street captain program.

    Anyone interested in becom-ing a street captain can contact Tryon Town Hall at 859-6656 for more information.

    Tryon to reinstate street captainsWednesday, deCemBer 26, 2012 tryon daily Bulletin / the Worlds smallest daily neWspaper 9

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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.

    a Special Thank you To all our SponSorS!

    fall croSSword

    Solve the puzzle using the clues provided below.

    acroSS clueS:

    down clueS:

    3. A popular German celebration in autumn. 4. Sport that is played mainly in the fall.6. When birds fly south for the winter.7. Popular outdoor activity done on farms.9. One color some leaves turn before fall.

    1. This is often harvested in the fall months.2. Month in which autumn season begins.4. Another name for the term autumn.5. These fall from the trees during autumn.8. Term that means equal day and night.

    fall word SearchCircle the words hidden in the puzzle below.

    Hidden Words:Acorns, Autumn, Bonfire, Chili, Cornucopia, Fall, Festivals, Football, Halloween, Harvest, Hayride,

    Leaves, Pumpkins, Sweater, Thanksgiving

    Take a walk and pick up some red and orange leaves to make a leaf rubbing. Make

    sure they are not too dry or brittle. Then follow the

    directions below.

    leaf ruBBingS

    You will need: sheets of white paper, leaves, and crayons

    with paper removed.1. Take a piece of paper and

    fold it in half.2. Place a leaf, vein side up, on the right side of the paper,

    then re-fold the paper.3. Using a crayon, rub the

    entire crayon back and forth over the leaf. Watch as the image of the leaf emerges

    onto the paper.

    2.

    1.

    3.4.

    color iT!

    how many wordS can you Spell from The

    word:ocToBerfeST?

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    Tryon Daily BulleTin LocaL coverage

    LocaL News LocaL sports eNtertaiNmeNt

    aNd more!

    The human Tongue

    a Special Thank You To all our SponSorS!

    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 tongues 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

    taste buds can sense the five types of taste. The tip of the tongue is best at tasting sweets. The sides of our tongue are good at tasting sour things, such as lemons. The base of the tongue is best at tasting bit-ter foods, and salt is best tasted right behind the tip, or just beyond the sweet taste buds. Umami, which is the taste of amino acids, or glutamate, has not been placed on the taste map, since it is newly discov-ered. As time goes by, taste buds diminish in number; hence, a younger person has a stronger sense of taste than an elderly person. This is most likely the reason that many adults enjoy things with stronger tastes, such as coffee, than children who prefer sweets do.

    Tongue Word SearchCircle the words hidden in the puzzle below.

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

    locaTe The TaSTe!

    In the spacesprovidedbelow, selectwhich part of the tongue is best forthese 4 types of taste.

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    human TonguecroSSWord

    Solve the puzzle using the clues provided.

    acroSS clueS:

    doWn clueS:

    2. Taste that is best detected on the sides.4. Tasted best at the base of the tongue.7. Name of the organ found in the mouth.8. Receptors that allow us to sense taste.

    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

    ______________3. Pretzels

    ______________4. Lemons

    ______________5. Gum Drops

    ______________

    Taste Ans:

    1)Umami

    2)Bitter

    3)Salty 4)Sour

    5)Sweet

    color iT! A chefs most impor-tant tool is quite often his tongue!kidbiTS!

    Did you know that dogs use their

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    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

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    NAPA of Landrum139 N. Howard Ave. Landrum, SC

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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. Madagascars 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 lemurs natural enemies. Some of the oldest dinosaur fossils in the world have been found on Madagascar.

    a specIal Thank You To all our sponsors!

    MadagascarCircle the words hidden in the puzzle below.

    Hidden Words:

    AntananarivoCoffeeFossaFossilsFrench

    Indian OceanIndonesia

    IslandLemur

    MadagascarMaromokotroMozambique

    RepublicRice

    Vanilla

    Madagascar crosswordSolve the puzzle using

    the clues provided.

    Island word search

    color IT!

    across clues:1. Highest mountain on the Island of Madagascar.3. The fourth largest island in the world is what?4. Natives are said to be of what descent?5. Another official language of Madagascar.7. The primate animal found only on Madagascar.10. African country located closest to the island.11. The ocean that Madagascar is located in.12. Cat-like animal that is found only on the island.13. Native language spoken in Madagascar.

    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

    the six bold box areas.

    6

    6

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    kIdbITs!Did you know that the in-

    sect shown below is called a Madagascar Hissing

    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

    mating rituals.

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    CurrenCies of the World

    A speCiAl thAnk You to All our sponsors!

    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. Todays dollars, like most currencies, are called fiat money which means they are backed by peoples 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.

    Use the clues provided to solve the puzzle.

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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.

    a Special Thank you To all our SponSorS!

    fall croSSword

    Solve the puzzle using the clues provided below.

    acroSS clueS:

    down clueS:

    3. A popular German celebration in autumn. 4. Sport that is played mainly in the fall.6. When birds fly south for the winter.7. Popular outdoor activity done on farms.9. One color some leaves turn before fall.

    1. This is often harvested in the fall months.2. Month in which autumn season begins.4. Another name for the term autumn.5. These fall from the trees during autumn.8. Term that means equal day and night.

    fall word SearchCircle the words hidden in the puzzle below.

    Hidden Words:Acorns, Autumn, Bonfire, Chili, Cornucopia, Fall, Festivals, Football, Halloween, Harvest, Hayride,

    Leaves, Pumpkins, Sweater, Thanksgiving

    Take a walk and pick up some red and orange leaves to make a leaf rubbing. Make

    sure they are not too dry or brittle. Then follow the

    directions below.

    leaf ruBBingS

    You will need: sheets of white paper, leaves, and crayons

    with paper removed.1. Take a piece of paper and

    fold it in half.2. Place a leaf, vein side up, on the right side of the paper,

    then re-fold the paper.3. Using a crayon, rub the

    entire crayon back and forth over the leaf. Watch as the image of the leaf emerges

    onto the paper.

    2.

    1.

    3.4.

    color iT!

    how many wordS can you Spell from The

    word:ocToBerfeST?

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    The human Tongue

    a Special Thank You To all our SponSorS!

    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 tongues 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

    taste buds can sense the five types of taste. The tip of the tongue is best at tasting sweets. The sides of our tongue are good at tasting sour things, such as lemons. The base of the tongue is best at tasting bit-ter foods, and salt is best tasted right behind the tip, or just beyond the sweet taste buds. Umami, which is the taste of amino acids, or glutamate, has not been placed on the taste map, since it is newly discov-ered. As time goes by, taste buds diminish in number; hence, a younger person has a stronger sense of taste than an elderly person. This is most likely the reason that many adults enjoy things with stronger tastes, such as coffee, than children who prefer sweets do.

    Tongue Word SearchCircle the words hidden in the puzzle below.

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

    locaTe The TaSTe!

    In the spacesprovidedbelow, selectwhich part of the tongue is best forthese 4 types of taste.

    The

    Huma

    n Ton

    gue

    1. Bitter _____ 2. Salty ____3. Sour ____ 4. Sweet ____

    1

    2

    2 3

    4

    Tongue Map:

    1)4 2)3 3)2 4)1

    human TonguecroSSWord

    Solve the puzzle using the clues provided.

    acroSS clueS:

    doWn clueS:

    2. Taste that is best detected on the sides.4. Tasted best at the base of the tongue.7. Name of the organ found in the mouth.8. Receptors that allow us to sense taste.

    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

    ______________3. Pretzels

    ______________4. Lemons

    ______________5. Gum Drops

    ______________

    Taste Ans:

    1)Umami

    2)Bitter

    3)Salty 4)Sour

    5)Sweet

    color iT! A chefs 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!

    Historic Thompsons Store&

    Wards Grill

    www.thompsons-store.com

    828-749-232124 Main Street, Saluda, NC 28733

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    NAPA of Landrum139 N. Howard Ave. Landrum, SC

    Norman Hammond, Owner864-457-2604 or 864-457-4876

    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. Madagascars 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 lemurs natural enemies. Some of the oldest dinosaur fossils in the world have been found on Madagascar.

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    MadagascarCircle the words hidden in the puzzle below.

    Hidden Words:

    AntananarivoCoffeeFossaFossilsFrench

    Indian OceanIndonesia

    IslandLemur

    MadagascarMaromokotroMozambique

    RepublicRice

    Vanilla

    Madagascar crosswordSolve the puzzle using

    the clues provided.

    Island word search

    color IT!

    across clues:1. Highest mountain on the Island of Madagascar.3. The fourth largest island in the world is what?4. Natives are said to be of what descent?5. Another official language of Madagascar.7. The primate animal found only on Madagascar.10. African country located closest to the island.11. The ocean that Madagascar is located in.12. Cat-like animal that is found only on the island.13. Native language spoken in Madagascar.

    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

    the six bold box areas.

    6

    6

    1

    5

    5

    5

    2 3

    1

    2 3

    2

    3

    41

    6

    kIdbITs!Did you know that the in-

    sect shown below is called a Madagascar Hissing

    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

    mating rituals.

    1 2

    3

    4

    5 6

    7

    8 9

    10

    11

    12

    13

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    CurrenCies of the World

    A speCiAl thAnk You to All our sponsors!

    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. Todays dollars, like most currencies, are called fiat money which means they are backed by peoples 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.

    Use the clues provided to solve the puzzle.

    1 2 3

    4 5 6

    7

    8

    9

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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.

    a Special Thank you To all our SponSorS!

    fall croSSword

    Solve the puzzle using the clues provided below.

    acroSS clueS:

    down clueS:

    3. A popular German celebration in autumn. 4. Sport that is played mainly in the fall.6. When birds fly south for the winter.7. Popular outdoor activity done on farms.9. One color some leaves turn before fall.

    1. This is often harvested in the fall months.2. Month in which autumn season begins.4. Another name for the term autumn.5. These fall from the trees during autumn.8. Term that means equal day and night.

    fall word SearchCircle the words hidden in the puzzle below.

    Hidden Words:Acorns, Autumn, Bonfire, Chili, Cornucopia, Fall, Festivals, Football, Halloween, Harvest, Hayride,

    Leaves, Pumpkins, Sweater, Thanksgiving

    Take a walk and pick up some red and orange leaves to make a leaf rubbing. Make

    sure they are not too dry or brittle. Then follow the

    directions below.

    leaf ruBBingS

    You will need: sheets of white paper, leaves, and crayons

    with paper removed.1. Take a piece of paper and

    fold it in half.2. Place a leaf, vein side up, on the right side of the paper,

    then re-fold the paper.3. Using a crayon, rub the

    entire crayon back and forth over the leaf. Watch as the image of the leaf emerges

    onto the paper.

    2.

    1.

    3.4.

    color iT!

    how many wordS can you Spell from The

    word:ocToBerfeST?

    GOD'S CREATURES ANIMAL HOSPITAL

    136 S. Howard Ave., Landrum, SC 29356Phone: 864-457-3565

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    aNd more!

    The human Tongue

    a Special Thank You To all our SponSorS!

    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 tongues 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

    taste buds can sense the five types of taste. The tip of the tongue is best at tasting sweets. The sides of our tongue are good at tasting sour things, such as lemons. The base of the tongue is best at tasting bit-ter foods, and salt is best tasted right behind the tip, or just beyond the sweet taste buds. Umami, which is the taste of amino acids, or glutamate, has not been placed on the taste map, since it is newly discov-ered. As time goes by, taste buds diminish in number; hence, a younger person has a stronger sense of taste than an elderly person. This is most likely the reason that many adults enjoy things with stronger tastes, such as coffee, than children who prefer sweets do.

    Tongue Word SearchCircle the words hidden in the puzzle below.

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

    locaTe The TaSTe!

    In the spacesprovidedbelow, selectwhich part of the tongue is best forthese 4 types of taste.

    The

    Huma

    n Ton

    gue

    1. Bitter _____ 2. Salty ____3. Sour ____ 4. Sweet ____

    1

    2

    2 3

    4

    Tongue Map:

    1)4 2)3 3)2 4)1

    human TonguecroSSWord

    Solve the puzzle using the clues provided.

    acroSS clueS:

    doWn clueS:

    2. Taste that is best detected on the sides.4. Tasted best at the base of the tongue.7. Name of the organ found in the mouth.8. Receptors that allow us to sense taste.

    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

    ______________3. Pretzels

    ______________4. Lemons

    ______________5. Gum Drops

    ______________

    Taste Ans:

    1)Umami

    2)Bitter

    3)Salty 4)Sour

    5)Sweet

    color iT! A chefs 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!

    Historic Thompsons Store&

    Wards Grill

    www.thompsons-store.com

    828-749-232124 Main Street, Saluda, NC 28733

    TuesDay, sepTemBer 27, 2011 Tryon Daily BulleTin / The WorlDs smallesT Daily neWspaper page 9

    NAPA of Landrum139 N. Howard Ave. Landrum, SC

    Norman Hammond, Owner864-457-2604 or 864-457-4876

    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. Madagascars 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 lemurs natural enemies. Some of the oldest dinosaur fossils in the world have been found on Madagascar.

    a specIal Thank You To all our sponsors!

    MadagascarCircle the words hidden in the puzzle below.

    Hidden Words:

    AntananarivoCoffeeFossaFossilsFrench

    Indian OceanIndonesia

    IslandLemur

    MadagascarMaromokotroMozambique

    RepublicRice

    Vanilla

    Madagascar crosswordSolve the puzzle using

    the clues provided.

    Island word search

    color IT!

    across clues:1. Highest mountain on the Island of Madagascar.3. The fourth largest island in the world is what?4. Natives are said to be of what descent?5. Another official language of Madagascar.7. The primate animal found only on Madagascar.10. African country located closest to the island.11. The ocean that Madagascar is located in.12. Cat-like animal that is found only on the island.13. Native language spoken in Madagascar.

    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

    the six bold box areas.

    6

    6

    1

    5

    5

    5

    2 3

    1

    2 3

    2

    3

    41

    6

    kIdbITs!Did you know that the in-

    sect shown below is called a Madagascar Hissing

    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

    mating rituals.

    1 2

    3

    4

    5 6

    7

    8 9

    10

    11

    12

    13

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    CurrenCies of the World

    A speCiAl thAnk You to All our sponsors!

    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. Todays dollars, like most currencies, are called fiat money which means they are backed by peoples 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.

    Use the clues provided to solve the puzzle.

    1 2 3

    4 5 6

    7

    8

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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 p