As Hospice of the Carolina Foothills (HoCF) gears up for their 30th anniversary gala celebration, Jerry Johnson of Tryon Federal Bank presents a sponsorship check to Bruce Bowers, board member at HoCF.  The “Boots & Bling” gala will be held at the Hospice Thrift Barn on Nov. 5 and proceeds will benefit Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills. The event is being presented by the Friendship Circle, a Women’s Committee in support of Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. (photo submitted by Marsha Van Hecke)