07-01-11 Daily Bulletin

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Saluda oral history DVD to premiere Sunday, July 5, page 12

Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Vol. 84 / No. 107

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Friday, July 1, 2011

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Flags, fireworks and fun: Area celebrates Fourth of July Thermal Belt residents and guests can celebrate the nation’s birthday close to home, complete with patriotic ceremonies, live entertainment, edible treats of all types and fireworks. Columbus Fabulous Fourth The Fabulous Fourth Celebration will be held in downtown Columbus on Monday, July 4. The day will kick off with the Firecracker 5K run starting at 8 a.m. near the courthouse. For more information, check www. firecracker5k.org. Other fun sports events will include a three-on-three basketball tournament at Stearns Gym. Contact Coach Ruth at jrth@ polkschools.org for an application to play. Opening ceremonies for the celebration will be held at 10 (Continued on page 4)

Lauren Winterrowd holds an American flag during the parade the Landrum Library sponsored on Thursday, June 30 to celebrate the nation's birthday. About 200 children participated in the parade, which started at the library and ended at Brookwood Park, where the children ate watermelon. The Landrum Police shut down traffic for the parade. See pages 4 and 11 for more photos. (photo by Leah Justice).

The next open mike night at Melrose Inn is July 5. Join others for a night of “spoken word and music” featuring Jim “Brown” Anderson. Bring any music, poem or story you care to share.

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The Landrum Lions recently received thank you notes from the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Upstate and Adam Turner and the S.C. Foundation for Disabled Athletes for the club’s donations.

TES Principal Williams retires by Samantha Hurst

Holden, Isabella, Malakhi and Sydney… outgoing Tryon Elementary School (TES) Principal Walker Williams knows each student’s first name as they are etched on his heart. Walker made his retirement from TES official at the Polk County Board of Education meeting June 27. His last day was Thursday, June 30.

“I am thankful and feel blessed to have had this opportunity,” Williams told BOE members. “The students have been a joy in my life and the faculty and staff have been a great group to work with over my years at the school. I know the future will be bright for the school and I leave with much love in

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