Ribbon-cuttings for two new Landrum businesses, ‘Market Place,’ page 8
Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 84 / No. 131
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Monday, August 8, 2011
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BBBS celebrates first program graduates
Edney Eye Associates staff and patients had a surprise recently. A helicopter landed in the yard Tuesday, Aug. 2, and out came Nascar driver and announcer Andy Petree. Petree, who is a patient of Dr. Edney’s, was kind enough to sign autographs before he took off again, Dina Edney said.
Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
Today
Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Mondays, Harmon Field/Tryon, 7 a.m. - noon. The Meeting Place Senior Center Monday activities include line dancing, 10 a.m.; senior fitness, 11 a.m.; bingo or bead class, 12:30 p.m. 828894-0001. Christian Fellowship Luncheon, TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mondays except holidays, noon - 1 p.m.; food,fellowship and discussion of relevant issues; (Continued on page 2)
Every time a child is matched with a mentor through Big Brothers Big Sisters, something big begins to happen. According to BBBS organizers, the role of Big Brothers Big Sisters is to provide a child facing adversity with a trusted adult friend to help change his or her life for the better. Big Brothers Big Sisters this summer celebrated the traditional community-based program’s first high school graduates. Those graduates included Little Brother Tim Tafoya, Little Sister Toni Wilkins and Little Brother Ricky Mozqueda. These three graduates were paired with caring role models in their lives to support them in their growth and develop(Continued on page 3)
Big Brother Randy Young and Little Brother Ricky Mozqueda enjoyed the Big Brothers Big Sisters pool party and picnic in 2010. This party in 2011 signaled the end of their official BBBS match, but the memories of their times together will likely last a lifetime. (photo submitted)
New owners close on Bright’s Creek buy by Samantha Hurst
Protex Investment Group Inc., owned by husband and wife Alexander Salgado and Gabrielle Barragan, officially closed Wednesday, Aug. 3 on an approximately $23.5 million deal to purchase Bright’s Creek golf development.
The sale of the 5,000-acre development will mean a total of $47,127 in excise tax, according to the register of deeds office. Meanwhile, Polk County tax collector Melissa Bowlin said Bright’s Creek Holdings brought in $317,213 in real
estate taxes last year. Polk County commissioner Ray Gasperson said he is happy to see the deal official as it bolsters a tax base hurting from a number of stagnant development properties. (Continued on page 7)
Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties
I’m inviting you down to YOUR Carolina Grill this week! - Join us for these special nights! Every Tuesday Every Wednesday Lunch - Dinner - Brunch - Full Bar “Locals” Night Carolina Karaoke Brandon Towns $10.99- $14.99 Buffet 828-894-8800 9:00 - ?? General manager 155 W. Mills Street, Hwy 108 north from exit 67 off 26