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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 85 / No. 101
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Thursday, June 21, 2012
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‘Get Better’ moves Tryon audience by Samantha Hurst
The Progressive Show Jumping show this weekend in Aiken, S.C., will feature a benefit for Linda Tinkler of Tryon, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Tinkler is well known as a braider in the equestrian community. Proceeds from the event, as well as from concessions sales of sweet tea at the show, will be presented to the Tinkler family to help with medical and living expenses.
Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
Today
Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m. - noon, old Searcy Mill parking lot, Hwy. 108, Columbus. Polk County Driver License Mobile Unit, Thursday, June 21, the Polk County Driver License Mobile Unit will be at 130 Ward St. in Columbus, directly in front of the Post Of(Continued on page 2)
An elegantly attired crowd gathered on the red carpet outside Tryon Theater Monday, June 18 in anticipation of the premier of “Get Better,” a film featuring locals Robert Linder and Beverly Moore. While Moore appears in the film only briefly, she said the experience was moving. “I’m so impressed with the production, and the part I play, though small, was a very touching part – something that really chokes you up,” said Moore, who plays Mrs. Alexander, the deceased wife of Roy Alexander. “Working with all of these great actors and cast members was an amazing experience.” Linder, who plays Roy, spent Monday evening at the back of Tryon Theatre with his wife, Mary, watching the film and observing the audience. Linder watched for Part of the crowd at the Tryon Theatre for the world premiere (Continued on page 3)
on June 18 of “Get Better,” a film featuring locals Robert Linder and Beverly Moore. (photo by Samantha Hurst)
Polk extends $1,800 break on tap fees for new water line along Hwy. 108 More than 20 new taps so far by Leah Justice
Polk County has seen so much interest in tapping onto its new water line between Polk County High School and Polk County
Middle School that commissioners are extending an $1,800 break on tap fees for another 60 days. Commissioners met Monday, June 18 and discussed the surprising number of new taps on the approximate 2-mile water line under construction now.
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Trusted to care for her whole family. Emily Wilson, Polk High teacher and son, Chester
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County engineer Dave Odom said so far the county has hooked on about 23 new customers along the line. Original estimations were that the county could pick up about a dozen new water (Continued on page 5)