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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 84 / No. 118
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
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CCC to hold tack swap, seminar to benefit local equestrian organizations Event set for July 23 Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry is seeking volunteers for its food pantry, back-to-school supply program, intake and interview process, building and grounds beautification projects and general office work. Whether you are a student, a working or retired professional, between jobs or a stay-at-home parent, volunteering helps you gain experience, broaden your social network and strengthen your community. Interested? Call 828-8942988 or stop by the office at 134 White Drive in Columbus.
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. Polk County Transportation Authority, makes a regular trip to Hendersonville on the first and third Tuesday of each month. 894-8203. (Continued on page 2)
Carolina Carriage Club (CCC) holds a summer seminar every year, but this year it will be different. Organizers decided this year to make the event a benefit for local equestrian organizations. The event, to be held from noon - 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 23 at the Green Creek Fire Department on Hwy. 9, will include a tack swap. Proceeds from the table fee paid by participants in the tack swap, plus any donations, will go to horse related organizations, funds and charities. Beneficiaries will be drawn from names entered by contributors and participants. Any horse-related items may be displayed and sold in the swap, including antiques, tack, harness, (Continued on page 4)
Jer Zmick and the 2010 Horses Meet Wheels Group. (photo by Barendsen & Nordan)
11 file for nine open town seats in Polk No filing period extensions needed by Leah Justice
Polk County’s municipal election this year will include 11 candidates vying for nine open seats. Filing ended Friday, July 15
with at least one person filing for each open seat. The election will include two races this year, one in Saluda for the city’s board of commissioners and one in Tryon for town council. Both incumbent mayors up for re-election filed to run again.
Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties
Columbus Mayor Eric McIntyre and Tryon Mayor Alan Peoples are running unchallenged. Saluda will have two open council seats, and incumbents John Morgan and Leon Morgan both filed for re-election. Also (Continued on page 4)