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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 83 / No. 117
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Friday, July 16, 2010
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Alexander’s Ford park closer to reality
Polk could close on property by end of year by Leah Justice
Polk County is getting closer to having a nature preserve and historical park at Alexander’s Ford. The county could close on the property by the end of this year thanks to grants that will completely cover acquisition costs. Tom Fanslow, Land Protection Director of Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy, described the property to the Polk County Board of A view of the Green River at Alexander's Ford. (photo submitted)
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Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
Today
The Meeting Place Senior Center Friday activities include Movie Matinee,
10 a.m. Bingo, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. Saluda Senior Center Friday events: chair exercise, 10 a.m.; Game Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tryon Little Theater/ Tryon Youth Center box office for “Charlotte’s Web” open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the TLT workshop, 516 S. Trade St. Performances at TFAC, July 29-30, 8 p.m., July 31-August 1, 3 p.m. (Continued on page 2)
Community has raised $5k so far for Grandma Wright Porch construction set to begin tomorrow by Leah Justice
A community effort to fix "Grandma’s house" in Landrum is off to a good start with donations totaling $5,024 so far. Ida Mae Wright, 77, who lives on North Trade Ave. in Landrum, was alerted in June that her house had been condemned because her
front porch was unsafe. The city gave Wright 30 days to begin work on the porch or she would have to vacate the property. After hearing that her grandmother’s house had been condemned, Angie Crummie, Wright's granddaughter, began an effort to get help. She posted Facebook messages that spread quickly, video-
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