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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 84 / No. 235
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Friday, January 6, 2012
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iPad reading fun at Sunny View Elementary Dora Bailey, a student in Julie Wilson’s second grade class at Sunny View Elementar y, takes a break from using a reading app on an iPad. The iPad was recently purchased in par t using funds from an “Elementar y Seeds for Education” grant from The Polk County Community Foundation. The fund was inspired by the late Rick Howell, a longtime educator in Polk County who was principal of Sunny View Elementary when he retired in 2009. The purpose of the fund is to motivate teachers and students to reach for academic excellence in the classroom. (photo submitted by Julie Wilson)
The Tryon Kiwanis Club plans to host its annual Spaghetti Supper at Holy Cross Episcopal Church Jan. 19 from 5-7:30 p.m. The dinner will be held in the church’s fellowship hall. You can purchase tickets from Kiwanis members or by stopping by the Bulletin office, Owen’s Pharmacy or the Edward Jones’ office in Lynn. All money raised will benefit PCHS Key Club Scholarships.
Two PCHS students charged with selling illegal pills at school by Leah Justice
Two students at Polk County High School were charged recently with selling illegal prescription medications at school, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. The students were charged with sell-
ing/delivering a schedule II controlled substance and possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver cocaine. According to Polk County Sheriff Donald Hill, the students were not sell-
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