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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 86 / No. 53
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Monday, April 15, 2013
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PCHS land judging team headed to nationals
The Polk County High School land judging team will be heading to the national competition in Oklahoma on April 30. Pictured above are team members Caleb Brown (sophomore, senior team), Caley Modlin (junior, senior team), Elena Preston (sophomore, senior team), Tanner Garrett (sophomore, junior team), Mackenzie McCool (junior, senior team), Hunter Hilbig (sophomore, junior team), Sammie Haase (freshman, junior team) and Nora Contreras (freshman, junior team). (photo submitted by Chauncey Barber) See story on page 4.
Coffee & Conversation about Advance Care Planning Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, with St. Luke’s Hospital and ICC present “Coffee & Conversation about Advance Care Planning,” a free event will be held Tuesday, April 16 at 10 a.m. at Isothermal Community College, Polk Campus. A panel of presenters, Q&A and an opportunity to complete your documents. Info: hospice 894-7000, or St. Luke’s at 894-2408.
Eighth annual kayak-cycling race for ALS in Saluda April 20 On Saturday, April 20 elite kayakers and cyclists will race in the eighth-annual Jerry’s Baddle — a race honoring athlete Jerry Beckwith who courageously lost his battle against ALS in 2006. The race consists of four miles of
whitewater kayaking through the Green River Narrows followed by 26 miles of road cycling with 4,000 feet of cumulative climbing. In addition to the race, for a donation spectators can enjoy a (Continued on page 6)
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