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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 84 / No. 199
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Thursday, November 10, 2011
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House of Flags to hold grand opening on Veteran’s Day Joins other 11-11-11events by Samantha Hurst
Robert Williamson and another volunteer worked to put some of the final touches on the new House of Flags museum Wednesday, Nov. 9 in preparation for the grand opening Friday, Nov. 11 at noon in Columbus. Nov. 11, 2011 marks the culmination of more than a decade of work initiated by founder George Scofield and VFW Post 9116. Scofield and other dedicated volunteers, who believed in the historical significance flags hold, diligently raised funds and in-kind donations to make the museum possible. “It didn’t happen all at once, but it’s a testament to the community support behind this project,” said House of Flags Chairman Williamson. Donations include two from an anonymous donor in the amounts of $10,000 last year and $30,000 this year, for a total of $40,000. In August, The Timken Foundation of Canton, Ohio, awarded a significant grant to the museum. Upon completion, the second floor will be named the Timken Room and the Timken (Continued on page 3)
Some of the flags displayed at the new House of Flags Museum in Columbus. The museum will hold a grand opening Friday, Nov. 11 at noon. (photo by Samantha Hurst)
The Polk County Sheriff ’s Office is selling T-shirts for the Polk County Toy Run to help provide Christmas gifts for needy children in the county. Short- and long-sleeve shirts are available Contact the sheriff’s office at 828-894-3001 or visit 40 Ward Street in Columbus.
Polk voter turnout was 19 percent Saluda had 46-percent turnout by Leah Justice
Polk County’s municipalities had a 19 percent turnout in the municipal elections held Tuesday, Nov. 8, with low turnouts in Columbus and Tryon but almost half of Saluda registered voters casting ballots.
Saluda had a 46-percent turnout, while approximately 16 percent of Tryon’s registered voters and seven percent of those in Columbus voted. Both Saluda and Tryon had races for council seats. In Saluda, Lynn Cass received the most votes at 158. Leon Morgan also retained his Saluda com-
Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties
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