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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 86 / No. 119
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
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Pure imagination to envelop TFAC stage by Samantha Hurst
Audience members’ imaginations will be illuminated as a quirky, yet heartwarming host invites them to join on an adventure filled with pops of color and bursts of youthful exuberance July 18-21. And what a world of imagination Tryon Little Theater’s summer production of “Willy Wonka” is with 42 youth performing. Director Jenna Tamisiea said this version, based on Roald Dahl’s classic “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” was perfect for the youth theater program because it includes essentially 22 lead roles. “What you get to see is so many kids letting their imaginations run wild on these characters,” Tamisiea said. (Continued on page 4)
Candy factory workers surround Willy Wonka, played by Tij D’oyen, as he sings “Pure Imagination” and talks of needing to find someone to take over the factory when he is gone. Willy Wonka opens Thursday, July 18 at the Tryon Fine Arts Center. Read the full story on page 4. (photo by Samantha Hurst)
Upstairs Artspace will host an opening reception Saturday, July 20, 5-8 p.m., for exhibits, “Seeing Is Believing” and “Crossing The Line,” preceded at 4 p.m. by an art tour with Bonnie Bardos and Charlotte Fowler.
Polk County election filing ends Friday by Leah Justice
Residents Columbus, Saluda and Tryon have until Friday, July 19 at noon to file for this year’s municipal election. Filing can be done at the Polk County Board of Elections Office, located on the second floor of the Womack building in Columbus.
The filing fee is $5 with most incumbent board members filing for reelection so far along with a few challengers, especially in Tryon. The Town of Tryon so far will see the largest race with the mayor seat (Continued on page 6)
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