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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 84 / No. 75
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011
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Mullins crowned 2011 Miss PCHS Callahan awarded first runner-up by Leah Justice
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 or 800617-7132 or sslater@hocf.org. Saluda Center, Tuesdays, chair exercise, 9 a.m. Bridge, 10 a.m., 828-749-9245. For more activities, e-mail saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www.saluda.com. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Tuesday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; art class, 10 a.m., bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., (Continued on page 2)
Polk County High School sophomore Aliyha Mullins was crowned Miss PCHS on Saturday, May 14. Mullins was one of 12 contestants vying for the crown during a pageant held at the high school auditorium. Polk County High School Junior Savannah Callahan won first runner-up. Contestants were judged on an interview, talent, casual and formal wear. Talent included dancing, singing and monologues from all 12 contestants. Mullins, who performed a jazz dance to “My Boyfriend’s Back,” won the talent competition. (Continued on page 3)
Miss PCHS 2011 Aliyha Mullins (right) and first runner-up Savannah Callahan. (photo by Leah Justice)
Columbus hires part-time town planner by Leah Justice
The Town of Columbus has a new employee who is focusing his efforts on zoning, code enforcement and economic development. The town recently hired Larry Traber as a part-time planner, who works two days per week with the town.
Traber is a retired architect who spent the last approximately 50 years with careers in architecture, construction and real estate. Traber began working with the town in March, filling a position the town had left vacant for about eight months. Columbus formerly had a full-
shared a planner with the Town of Tryon. The shared planner, Melanie Sand, resigned last July to attend graduate school. Both towns decided to save money and not rehire for the position during budget time. Tryon has since named fire chief Joey
time planner, but most recently
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