Tryon Christmas parade today, 5 p.m., page 7
Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 83 / No. 214
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Wednesday, December 8, 2010
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Democratic majority rules Polk board New Polk chair is Gasperson; vice-chair is McDermott 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, Wednesdays, Fire Department in Green Creek, 7 a.m. - noon. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Wednesday activities include Tai Chi, 9 a.m.; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; Italian Club meeting (Buon Giorno), 10 a.m.; senior fitness, 10 a.m. bingo or bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Medication Assistance Program, 9 a.m.-noon. 828-8940001. Saluda Center, Wednesday activities, Trash Train, dominoes game, 10 a.m., gentle Yin Yoga 12:30 p.m. 828-7499245. Tryon Kiwanis Club meets Wednesdays, noon, Congregational Church, 210 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Tryon Christmas parade Wednesday, Dec. 8, 5 p.m., in downtown Tryon. Male Anger Management Intervention/Education Program, Wednesdays, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 8942340.
Thursday
Polk County Mobile Re(Continued on page 2)
Commissioners broke with Polk County tradition Monday by naming Ray Gasperson (D) chairman of the Polk County Board of Commissioners instead of top vote getter Ted
Owens (R). After the vote, sounds of “boo” and “all right” erupted from the crowd. Resident Rickie McFalls said he was frustrated with the entire situation. “We have a tradition in Polk County that high vote getter gets chair,” said resident Rickie McFalls. “That tradition went down the tube tonight. It’s re-
ally terrible. I’ve lived here my whole life and it’s been that way my whole life.” Former chair Cindy Walker nominated Gasperson for the position. Walker said there’s been a lot of talk about traditions and she has some traditions of her own. She said she had to do some (Continued on page 6)
Brook Hannon (left) and Benton Wharton have signed on to lead the entertainment portion of the Blue Ridge BBQ & Music Festival. They replace Peter Eisenbrown, who recently resigned from the festival. (photo submitted)
Wharton, Hannon join BBQ festival team Benton Wharton and Brook Hannon have signed on to help make the music part of the Blue Ridge BBQ & Music Festival the best ever, according to festival chairman Chuck Britton. “We are so pleased to have the experience and energy of
both these music industry professionals,” the chairman said. “They bring a lot of fresh, new ideas, and they’re reinvigorating the whole committee with their enthusiasm.” Benton Wharton is leading the new effort. He holds a degree in
Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties
arts and art management (with a minor in music theory) from the College of Charleston. A 2003 graduate of Polk County High School, Wharton moved to Asheville after college and start(Continued on page 5)