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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 84 / No. 22
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
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Columbus officer Stott wins MADD award Stott arrested 49 for DWI in 2010 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. 828-894-0001. 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. Female Anger Management/Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Male Anger Management/ Domestic Abuse Intervention Program, Wednesdays, 5 - 6:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340.
Thursday
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Columbus Police Sgt. Nicholas Stott was recently awarded the N.C. Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) hero award. Stott received the award for arresting the most persons for driving while impaired (DWI) in the western portion of the state. He received the award during a banquet Friday, Feb. 11 in Raleigh. “The hero award is for people who go over and beyond their normal job description and also people who have a passion for MADD’s mission,” said Lori Brown, development officer for MADD North Carolina. Sgt. Stott was recognized at the banquet for leading his department in DWI charges and convictions for the last two years, and consistently making more DWI arrests and convictions than all officers from neighboring departments combined, according (Continued on page 4)
Columbus police officer Nick Stott (right) with Chris Lloyd, executive director of N.C. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Stott recently received the MADD hero award for making the most arrests for driving while impaired in the western portion of North Carolina. (photo submitted)
O.P. Earle named S.C. Honor Reading School by Samantha Hurst
When first-graders in Landrum step into their P.E. classes they know not only their arms and legs will get a workout, but so will their eyes and minds. Faculty and staff at O.P. Earle Elementary were honored recently by having the school named a S.C. Honor Reading School for the work they’ve done to immerse students in reading throughout all aspects of their
day, whether it’s in gym, music or math. “We are truly a ‘studentcentered school’ and stress the importance of literacy,” Principal Nita High said. “Our teachers and staff are committed to ensuring that all children are immersed with a literacy-rich environment in order to instill the love of reading for a lifetime.” The South Carolina International Reading Association
Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties
selects just two schools from the state each year to be named Honor Reading Schools – this year those schools were O.P. Earle and T.E. Mabry Middle in Inman. To be considered for the honor, schools must have a balanced approach to reading instruction, have active parent and community involvement, emphasize reading throughout their curricu(Continued on page 3)