Local filmmaker releases film about spirit, craft of Lichty Guitars, ‘MarketPlace’, page 10
Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 84 / No. 228
Sarah Michelle Hinson of Columbus is among those who recently received a master of science degree in health promotion management from Nebraska Methodist College – The Josie Harper Campus, an affiliate of Methodist Health System. Nebraska Methodist College is a fully accredited, fouryear health professions college located in Omaha, Nebraska.
Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
Today
Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Tuesdays, Ozone Drive and Hwy. 176, Saluda. Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, “We Care” is a weekly informal social group open to women coping with loss. The group meets at 9 a.m. at TJ’s Cafe in Tryon and is open to newcomers. For more information, contact Shannon Slater at 828-894-7000, 800(Continued on page 2)
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
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From Abu Dhabi with love The Hamrick children – Carter, Britain and Avery – run across sand dunes during a desert safari. Inset: David Hamrick gets “up close and personal” with a camel at the Al Ain Camel Souk. (photo submitted)
Family makes leap to life in foreign country by Samantha Hurst
This past weekend Polk County and Landrum families gathered around Christmas trees and heaping family dinners as they celebrated their traditional holiday gatherings. Meanwhile, more than
7,200 miles away, Alison and David Hamrick drove their kids past sand dunes and mosques on their way to celebrate the holidays by exploring their new home in Abu Dhabi. “We told ourselves we were
going to come over here without any real expectations,” Alison Hamrick said. “But it’s been better than what I expected really. We miss our family and friends, es(Continued on page 4)
Tryon asking for sealed bids on depot plaza property Town to open bids Jan. 27 by Leah Justice
After receiving two upset bids on a 0.47-acre parcel a local dentist offered to purchase for $8,000, the
Town of Tryon approved selling the property by sealed bids. Tryon Town Council met Tuesday, Dec. 20, recessed that meeting and reconvened Wednesday, Dec. 21 in order to reject all bids and approve going to sealed bids with
conditions on the sale. The town is giving until 3 p.m. Jan. 27 to submit potential buyers bids. Conditions include that within 120 days of the sale of the prop(Continued on page 3)
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