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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 84 / No. 198
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
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Familiar faces grab seats in town elections by Samantha Hurst / Leah Justice
The Landrum High School’s Cardinal yearbook staff in October received the Palmetto Award for best yearbook in Class I from the South Carolina Scholastic Press Association. This marks the fourth time in five years the staff has won the award. Senior editor Mallori Inman also won for layout design with her spread on the Cardinal Pride Marching Band. This is the first time a Landrum student has placed in the category.
Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
Today
Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Wednesdays, Fire Department in Green Creek, 7 a.m. - noon. The Meeting Place Senior Center Wednesday activities include Tai Chi, 9 a.m.; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; Italian club meeting (Buon Giorno), 10 (Continued on page 2)
Familiar faces filled seats on three local councils during the Nov. 8 municipal elections, while several incumbents lost their places. John Morgan in Saluda and Randy Wohnig in Landrum will
not be returning to their places on council. In Saluda, newcomer Lynn Cass, who has been heavily involved with the Saluda Historical Society and other community organizations, grabbed the top spot in Morgan’s stead. In Tryon, the
familiar face of George Baker, who has served on the planning board and has run for council before, grabbed a seat vacated by Austin Chapman. Johnny Carruth, a (Continued on page 3)
TLT’s ‘My Three Angels’ opens Nov. 10
On stage in TLT’s “My Three Angels” (left to right): Edward Harrelson as Joseph, Joanne Alderman as Madame Parole, Jeremy Wood as Alfred and Joshua Moffitt as Jules. (photo submitted by Connie Clark)
Landrum alcohol referendum passes by Samantha Hurst
Landrum voters approved a referendum to allow the sale of alcohol in restaurants on Sundays during municipal elections Nov. 8. A total of 281 residents cast ballots in the referendum, with 151
votes in favor and 130 against.. “From the benefit of an economic standpoint, I’m glad that the referendum passed,” said newly re-elected councilman Jon Matheis. “I think it will bring additional revenue to our town and
Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties
make us competitive with other cities in our area.” Landrum Tomorrow, a group of business owners and citizens, sent out about 400 mailers pushing for (Continued on page 4)