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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 85 / No. 117
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
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‘Seussical’ opens Thursday, July 19 by Robin A. Edgar
The temperature is not the only thing expected to be hot this summer. This year’s summer youth show, Grammy Awards-nominated Broadway hit “Seussical: The Musical,” by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, promises to sizzle, too. Based on several of Dr. Seuss’ classic children’s books, such as “Horton Hears a Who!,” “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and “Green Eggs and Ham,” the show has proven to be popular with school, community and regional theater venues. Staged by Tryon Little Theater (TLT) in cooperation with the Tryon Youth Center, the musical will run July 19-22 (Continued on page 6)
Alexander Harrelson (left) as JoJo, the son of the Whoville Mayor, and Matthew Alexander as the Cat in the Hat. (photo by Lorin Browning)
A benefit yard sale for Lisa (Parker) Howard will be held Saturday, July 21 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at A Cut Above Hair Salon’s parking lot. A Cut Above is located at 1987 Lynn
Rd. in Columbus. In case of rain, the event will be held July 28. All proceeds will go toward Howard’s medical expenses after surgery to have a brain tumor removed.
Another meth lab busted in Polk by Leah Justice
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office discovered another methamphetamine lab last week and has arrested a Mill Spring man. The sheriff’s office discovered the latest lab Wednesday, July 11 at the Silver Creek Community in Mill Spring, formerly known as Land of Lakes. Scott Everette Childres, of 370
Hickory Nut Drive, Mill Spring was arrested and charged with manufacturing methamphetamine and possession/ distribute methamphetamine precursor, according to sheriff’s office reports. Childres received a $30,000 secured bond. This is the county’s seventh meth lab
Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties
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