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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 84 / No. 143
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Monday, August 22, 2011
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TCA announces 2011 - 12 season
Summer Tracks organizer Peter Eisenbrown has announced that the performance of Gigi Dover & The Big Love (Americana music) and the Bob Sinclair trio (new standards), which was canceled on Aug. 12 because of rain, has been rescheduled for Friday, Sept. 16. The Firecracker Jazz Band will take the stage at Rogers Park on Friday, Sept. 2.
Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
The Tryon Concert Association (TCA) has announced the performers who will help the organization celebrate its 57th season. Concerts are given at the Tryon Fine Arts Center (TFAC), 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Nicholas Phan American tenor Nicholas Phan will open the season on Friday, Oct. 7. Phan has appeared with leading orchestras across the United States as well as abroad. An avid proponent of vocal chamber music, he has also collaborated with numerous well-known pianists. Phan has performed leading roles with major opera companies in Europe, as well as in the United States. His recordings have received Grammy nominations. Takacs Quartet On Tuesday, Nov. 15, the Takacs String Quartet will return
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 (Continued on page 2)
Tenor Nicholas Phan (above) and the duo of violinist Stefan Jackiw (below, left) and pianist Joyce Yang will be among the performers in Tryon Concert Association’s 2011-12 season. (photos submitted)
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Operation Pill Sweep nets 19 arrests so far Hill: Operation could continue indefinitely by Leah Justice
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 19 people so far in its Operation Pill Sweep, an undercover investigation to get
illegal prescriptions off the street. Polk County Sheriff Donald Hill originally had warrants for approximately 20 suspects, but Hill says the operation will likely never be concluded. Hill said the operation began after residents complained about illegal prescription medication
being sold in neighborhoods, so he knew it was time to do something about it. “We just knew there was a problem and the public was concerned about it,” Hill said. “Apparently, there was more going on than we thought.” (Continued on page 6)
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