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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 83 / No. 114
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
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'A long but satisfying day' 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. Polk County Transportation Authority makes a regular trip to Hendersonville on the first and third Tuesday of each month. 894-8203. 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. American Legion Auxiliary, Tuesday, July 13, 10 a.m. at American Legion Post, 43 Depot St., Tryon. Representative from Rutherford Life Care for Veterans will speak. Visitors welcome. Saluda Senior Center, Bridge, Tuesdays, 10 a.m., chair exercise, 2:15 p.m. 828749-9245. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open (Continued on page 2)
Coon Dog Day draws thousands to Saluda by John Clayton
The tones and twangs of bluegrass music wafted about as the 47th annual Coon Dog Day Festival played host to hounds, warm temperatures and thousands of celebrants Saturday in Saluda. The festival began in the early morning with the return of the Coon Dog 5k run after a two-year hiatus and the annual parade. It was a long but satisfying day for Melody Gibson, who, along with husband Rodney, was grand marshal of the parade. “We enjoyed it very much,” said Mrs. Gibson. “It was a great honor to be chosen as marshals.” The parade, considered the highlight of the event by many Saluda residents and attendees, lasted for around 90 minutes and included more than 50 participants. Parade (Continued on page 5)
Spectators young and old watched as Pumpkin got some practice prior to Saturday’s treeing competition, part of the 47th annual Coon Dog Day in Saluda. (staff photo by John
Lake Adger to auction lakefront lots by Jeff Byrd
Lake Adger Developers will auction off six lakefront lots and other acreage to the highest bidder Saturday, July 24. “Every lot will sell, regardless of price,” said developer Jim Smith, of Jim Smith & Associates. “We want to reenergize the market at Lake Adger and find out where the current market price is.” Smith said the developers will offer 75 percent owner financing
so buyers do not have to try to work through bank financing at this time. “These are not left over, scag lots,” Smith said. “They are deep water front lots, with docks or marina slips.” Four of the lots are in the Mountain Park gated community, and two are in the Jackson Cove West gated community. In addition, at auction will be an 11.7 acre wooded tract and five mountain building sites.
Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties
The sale will be conducted by Carolina Auction Team Inc. of Spartanburg, S.C., at the Mountain Park Marina at 10 a.m., July 24. Tours of the property will be offered by appointment and daily the prior week. The auction sale is the primary focus right now for Lake Adger Developers, Smith said. The firm has no development plans for the (Continued on page 4)