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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 88 / No. 105
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
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'We can't just sit by and watch' Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
Today
Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Tuesdays, Ozone Drive and Hwy 176, Saluda, 7 a.m. to noon. Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, We Care informal social group for women coping with loss. Open to newcomers, Tuesdays, 9 a.m. at TJ’s Cafe in Tryon. Shannon Slater, 828894-7000. The Meeting Place Senior Center Tuesday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; art class, 10 a.m., Bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. Polk County High School Cadets Band, Ice Cream Sale, Tuesday, June 29 through Friday, July 2, at the Columbus Fire Department BBQ. Proceeds go to Washington, D.C. trip. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. Saluda Senior Center, Bridge, Tuesdays, 10 a.m., chair exercise, 2:15 p.m. 828749-9245. Polk County Public Library, Summer Reading Pro(Continued on page 2)
Local woman joins efforts to fight effects of Gulf oil spill by Emily Riddle
Like many people across the country and around the world, Samantha Lovelace of the Pacolet Valley paid attention when she learned of the April 20 explosion of an oil-drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Hearts broke, tears fell and tempers flared as crude oil poured into the Gulf, a region rich with wildlife, marine industry and countless delicate ecosystems. Lovelace’s emotions rose to the surface as she observed this crisis, and she knew that she had to do something. “I have been compelled since the minute I found out about this to work, write … constantly… in order to make any impact on this sickening disaster,” Lovelace said in a May 31 installment of her blog (www.sams(Continued on page 3)
Samantha Lovelace holds up a newly completed hair boom, one of many she helped make that will be used to help absorb spilled oil in the Gulf area. (photo submitted)
Sand resigns as Tryon/Columbus planner Columbus to hold off hiring planner by Leah Justice
After about a year of working jointly for the towns of Columbus and Tryon as town planner, Melanie Sand has resigned. Columbus Town Council announced Sand’s decision last week. Since last July, Sand has served in a dual capacity for both Tryon and Columbus as planner.
She worked for Tryon place Sand for at least two days per week and three months, taking for Columbus three the opportunity to save days per week. money in the town's Columbus officials b u d g e t n e x t y e a r. said Sand has received Council said the delay a scholarship to receive will also allow newly her master's degree in hired manager Jonaurban planning. They than Kanipe, who starts Melanie Sand said they hate to see her next month, to assess go, but understand the the town’s need for a planner. opportunity and wish her well. Columbus decided not to re(Continued on page 4)
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