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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 83 / No. 101
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
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County keeps tax rate same next year by Leah Justice
Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
Polk County is holding its tax rate steady and still budgeting money for major projects next year. Commissioners approved a $27.5 million budget on
Monday by a 3-2 vote. Commissioners Cindy Walker, Ray Gasperson and Renée McDermott voted for the budget, and commissioners Tommy Melton and Warren Watson voted against it.
The budget includes funding next year for a new human services building with plans to finance $1.63 million, plus $139,000 for architectural services. Also included is funding (Continued on page 6)
Today
The Meeting Place Senior Center, Wednesday activities include Tai Chi, 9 a.m.; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; Italian Club Meeting (Buon Giorno), 10 a.m.; senior fitness, 10 a.m. bingo or bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Medication Assistance Program, 9 a.m. to noon. 828894-0001. Saluda Senior Center, Wednesday activities, power yoga class 6:15 a.m., Trash Train, dominoes game, 10 a.m., gentle Yin yoga 12:30 p.m. Movie Matinee, 2 p.m. 828-749-9245. Saluda Community Library Summer Reading Program, reptiles and amphibians, Wednesday, June 23, 10:30 a.m. at the Saluda Library. Tryon Kiwanis Club meets Wednesdays, noon, Congregational Church, 210 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Thermal Belt Amateur Radio Club, last Wednesday of each month, noon, Columbus United Methodist Church. 894-5542. Skills Building/Problem Solving Skills for boys ages 12-17, Wed., 3:30 to 4:45 p.m., (Continued on page 2)
The crematorium at Foothills Humane Society, which has been sold to Good Shepherd, Inc., was removed recently. Moving the 25,000-pound unit took two days to complete. (photo by Judith Kerns)
Humane Society removes crematorium No longer needed; cremation rate down dramatically
Foothills Humane Society's crematorium was removed June 14. Moving the 25,000-pound unit took two days to complete.
The crematorium was sold to Good Shepherd, Inc., a pet cremation company that serves many of the area's vets. They, and numerous other area companies, provide cremation to the public. Good Shepherd will provide for the cremation needs of the Humane Society as part of the
Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties
sales contract. The crematorium has served the community since 1994. However, Humane Society officials say the need for the crematorium has declined substantially over the years. Substantial investments (Continued on page 3)