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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 86 / No. 154
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
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Families turn out for Columbus Labor Day Festival
Columbus battled rain showers again Labor Day weekend as the town brought amusement rides, carnival food, demonstrations and craft vendors to town for a family-friendly celebration. This weekend’s event, which opened Friday, Aug. 30 with rides for kids, was held to make up for a soggy Fabulous Fourth event in downtown Columbus. Fireworks were rescheduled from July 4 and shot off Saturday night. Columbus officials said vendors enjoyed a strong early evening turnout for food and crafts. See more photos on page 7. (photos by Samantha Hurst)
The Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce is currently looking for teams to participate in the 15th annual Otho Gibbs Chamber Golf Tournament. The event will be held Thursday, Sept. 19 at Meadowbrook Golf Club. Call 828-859-6236 for more information.
New PCSO K9 reports for duty by Leah Justice
After suddenly losing K9 Trixie earlier this year, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office has a new K9 officer ready for duty. Ike is a 16-month old German Shepherd who graduated on Aug. 16 from the North American Police Work Dog Association after a five-week cer-
tification course. He began working with the sheriff’s office on Aug. 21. K9 officer Ronnie Russell said community donations and funding from the Polk County Board of Commissioners made purchasing Ike possible. (k9 continued on page 3)
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