Polk, Landrum win homecoming football contests, ‘Sports,’ page 8
Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 84 / No. 182
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
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Clayton, Brannon crowned at PCHS, LHS homecomings
Polk County and Landrum high schools both held homecoming celebrations Friday, Oct. 14. Polk’s homecoming court winners are shown in the photo on the left above. Allie Clayton (center) was named Polk County High School’s homecoming queen, Jamie Hroback (left) was maid of honor and Maddy Howell was Miss Wolverine. The photo on the right above shows Landrum’s homecoming court winners. Alexis Brannon (center) was elected Landrum High School’s homecoming queen, Morgan Waters (right) was first runner-up and Eva Barron (left) was second runner-up. See page 16 for more homecoming photos. (left photo by Leah Justice, right photo by Lorin Browning)
The youth group of Grace Foothills Church is seeking cardboard boxes to make a maze for kids at the Tryon Halloween Stroll. The youth need large cardboard boxes – the bigger, the better. If you can contribute cardboard, please contact Jessica Holmes at 828-899-6362. Donations will be accepted until Oct. 26. The maze will be open during the stroll on Oct. 31 in the Grace Foothills office space in downtown Tryon (next to Shear Magic).
Polk County DSS Director Sue Rhodes to retire after 33 years Reception Oct. 25 by Leah Justice
After 33 years of working with area families, Polk County Department of Social Services (DSS) Director Sue Rhodes is retiring. Her last day will be Oct. 31.
A reception in her honor is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 2-5 p.m. at The Meeting Place, located at 75 Carmel Lane in Columbus. Rhodes will have worked her 33 years in the Jervey-Palmer building in Tryon,
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