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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 84 / No. 111
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Friday, July 8, 2011
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Dog days of summer Saluda prepares for 48th annual Coon Dog Day Saturday, July 9 by Samantha Hurst
Saluda expects a flood of people this weekend at the 48th annual Coon Dog Day. Festivities kick off Saturday, July 9 at 8 a.m. with the Coon Dog Day 5K and run until 11 p.m. with a community street dance. Organizer Monica Pace said an estimated 15-20,000 people show up to experience Coon Dog Day each year. “In a town of 700 that’s a lot of people and a lot of work for a small staff, but it’s worth it,” Pace said. “I’ve only missed one Coon Dog Day my whole life and (Continued on page 4)
Coon dogs sleep in the heat of the 2010 Coon Dog Day. This year’s event will be held Saturday, July 9 in downtown Saluda. (photo by John Clayton)
Barry White, who grew up in Columbus and graduated from Polk Central High School in 1961, reports that WMS Construction, the company he owns and operates in Melbourne, Fla., was just named to the “Space Coast Business” magazine’s 2011 “100 Most Admired Companies.”
Sizemore new principal at TES by Samantha Hurst
New family photos grace the filing cabinets and a new nameplate sits on the desk of the principal’s office at Tryon Elementary School (TES), but the man behind the desk shares a common passion with retired principal Walker Williams. “Now, I’m not Mr. Williams, but the passion for children is definitely
one thing we share,” said William Ott Sizemore, the new TES principal. “I do hope people see very soon that I really care about their children. Every child here, every child, is just as important as the next.” Sizemore took on his new role July 1. “We are certainly fortunate to find
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