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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 85 / No. 231
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
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Slow Food Foothills in Schools Robin Lattimore will present the UNC-TV documentary “Gold Fever and the Bechtler Mint” on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 2:30 p.m. at the Polk County Historical Museum in Columbus. The documentary tells the surprising story ofthe start of America’s gold rush and the German immigrant that produced the first $1 gold coin in American history right in Rutherford County. All are welcome.
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.; medication assistance; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; Wacky Wednesday, senior fitness and Italian club, 10 a.m.; bingo and bridge, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. (Continued on page 2)
On Tuesday, Dec. 18, Slow Food Foothills met with Polk Central Elementary’s fifth grade class for a pre-holiday launch of Slow Food in Schools by teaching them how to make healthy, easy and delicious snacks from basic and fresh ingredients. Ms. Walter’s fifth grade class joined in with Slow Foods president-elect Mindy Wiener for a hands-on demonstration of how to make three varieties of hummus. “We were excited to get the kids involved in making something from start to finish with ingredients they most likely have at home or can (Continued on page 5)
Jared Addison, Breosha Kenan and Gavin Thornton. (photo submitted)
2012 year in review: months of May - July Editor’s note: With another memorable year winding down, the Bulletin chose to reflect on those events that kept the community talking. Over the next several issues, we’ll present highlights of those stories.
MAY
Scrap brass stolen from Bommer Industries The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office began searching for two suspects caught on video stealing scrap brass from Bommer Industries in Landrum. During the night of April 26 the two individuals stole 50-60 pounds of brass.
Polk sheriff’s office requests funding for three new positions The Polk County Sheriff’s Department made a request for three new positions as the Board of Commissioners prepared to meet to consider budget requests. The (Continued on page 4)
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