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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 83 / No. 112
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Friday, July 9, 2010
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Burger brings $500 in auction celebrating reopening of landmark by John Clayton
Early risers Max Cloud and Charlie Fears were the first customers through the door as Ward’s Grill – a fixture in downtown Saluda for more than half a century – held its grand reopening Thursday morning. Before the last hotcake was served at the end of breakfast hours, Ward’s had been wel“(Ward’s) has back by a flock of guests from Saluda been a gathering comed and beyond, and a $500 cheeseburger had been place – a place auctioned as a benefit for the Saluda school playground project. for friends and “I think this is a wonderful thing, and I’m family to come.” glad to see it happening,” said Frank Beeson, -- Frank Beeson who was part of the burger-bidding consortium that consisted of about a half-dozen people. “(Ward’s) has been a gathering place – a place for friends and family to come. And it’s always had good food.” New co-owner Clark Thompson cooked up the burger and fellow co(Continued on page 10)
Right: Judy Ward, co-owner of Ward’s Grill, slices the cheeseburger that was auctioned for $500 to benefit the Saluda school playground project during Thursday’s grand reopening of the historic business in Saluda. (staff photo by John Clayton)
Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
Today
The Meeting Place Senior Center Friday activities include Movie Matinee, line
dancing, 10 a.m. Bingo, 12:30 p.m. 828-8940001. Saluda Senior Center Friday events: chair exercise, 10 a.m.; Game Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Seniors on Sobriety (SOS) AA Meeting, Fridays at noon, Polk County Chamber of Commerce Building, 2753 Lynn Rd. (Hwy 108), Tryon. 828894-0293. Saluda Farmer’s (Continued on page 2)
Drought worries rising again Relief could come from thunderstorms predicted next week Polk County is now “abnormally dry,” according to the federal drought map released Tuesday, July 6. Spartanburg County in South Carolina is also in the same abnormally dry category. The area hasn’t seen a month with (Continued on page 11)
Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties
2010 precipitation
2010
Avg.
Jan. 7.87* 5.22 Feb. 4.02 5.44 March 4.29 6.51 April 3.24 4.69 May 3.83 5.89 June 5.18 5.71 July 3.12 5.30 Total: 31.55 38.76 Year-to-date deficit: 7.21 * includes 7.0 inches of snow