The Rotary Club of Tryon is pleased to announce that Mary Owens became the newest member of the club in a recent ceremony. Owens comes to Tryon from Barnesville, Ga. where she served as superintendent of the Lamar County School System. In addition, she is a former Rotarian. The members of the local Rotary Club welcome Owens to Tryon. Frank Ortiz was her sponsor and is pictured with Owens, Club President Carol Jackson and Grant Hollett. The Rotary Club of Tryon is committed to service to others on a local as well as an international level. (photo submitted by Bill Hillhouse).