Polk soccer looks for comeback in conference, ‘Sports,’ page 30
Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 84 / No. 176
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Friday, October 7, 2011
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Alexander’s Ford officially certified as part of Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail by Samantha Hurst
Plumes of smoke rose from the just-fired muskets of reenactors Wednesday, Oct. 5 commemorating the certification of Alexander’s Ford in Polk County as an official part of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail. Paul Carson, superintendent of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, said he and local volunteers have worked since 2005 to have the 162-acres of Alexander’s Ford included. “It feels great to finally recognize such a significant part of the Patriots’ journey to Kings Mountain… this was for many of the soldiers that went on to that battle the last place they would lay their heads down to rest on (Continued on page 4)
Reenactors fire muskets to mark the certification of Alexander’s Ford in Polk County as an official part of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail. (photo by Samantha Hurst)
Kathy Woodham was installed as president of the Kiwanis Club of Tryon Friday, Sept. 30. Meanwhile, Sharon Millard was
named Kiwanian of the Year. *** Landrum United Methodist Church will open its pumpkin patch this Saturday, Oct. 8.
Foothills Humane Society to host emergency adopt-a-thon Oct. 9 by Samantha Hurst
Beatrice lies in her corner quiet and reserved while her roommates yip at incoming visitors. They want to prance around and play with a ball, but Beatrice, a mature 12-year-old hound mix, simply wants a soft bed again. Beatrice grew out of her puppy phase
a long time ago at home with her owner. But when her owner passed away recently, there was nowhere for her to go but the Foothills Humane Society (FHS) shelter. FHS Board President Ruth KellickGrubbs said this summer the shelter
Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties
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