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Tryon Daily Bulletin

The World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper

Vol. 86 / No. 155

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Thursday, September 5, 2013

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Competitors take on Green River Games Sept. 6 - 8 by Samantha Hurst

Outdoor adventurists – about 100 of them – seeking an ultimate competition have loaded up their bikes, kayaks and running shoes headed for Saluda and the first Green River Games. Plans for this event, which will be held Sept. 6-8 in the Green River game lands, began rushing through organizer John Grace’s head three years ago. Grace, who also organizes the infamous Green River Narrows Race held each November, has competed in and photographed similar world-class competitions in places like Vail, Colo. What he experienced at those events led him to dream up (green river games continued on page 6)

Brianna Molchan tests out the Stand Up Paddle Board course earlier this summer in preparation of this weekend’s Green River Games. The event runs Friday, Sept. 6 through Sunday, Sept. 8 in Saluda. (photo from Green River Games’ facebook page)

Polk County DSS’ 10-week MAPP class for prospective foster parents will be held every Tuesday beginning Sept. 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the DSS building in Mill Spring. Anyone who would like to participate should call this week to sign up. There is no obligation to become licensed foster parents after completing the class. Info: Jennifer Pittman at 828-894-6621.

Joint operation results in 31 charges by Leah Justice

Local, state and federal officers patrolled Polk County streets Thursday, Aug. 29 to cut down on impaired drivers and drugs. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with Homeland Security, Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE), Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, Tryon

and Columbus Police Departments and the NC Highway Patrol, performed a Criminal Patrol Joint Operation that resulted in 31 charges, including 11 arrests and several citations. The operation took place along I-26, Hwy. 74 and on various secondary roads (joint operation continued on page 4)

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