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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 83 / No. 123
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Monday, July 26, 2010
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Tryon depot on its way to new life by Leah Justice
Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
Today
Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Mondays, Harmon Field/Tryon, 7 a.m. to noon. 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. 828859-2466. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Monday activities include senior fitness, 11 a.m., Bingo or bead class, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. Democratic Party Women’s Club, Monday, July 26, 11 a.m., at Democratic Headquarters in Columbus. Everyone welcome. Christian Fellowship Luncheon, TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mondays except holidays, noon to 1 p.m.; food, fellowship and discussion of relevant issues; interdenominational. 859-5051. Chess Club, Mondays, 12:30 p.m., recreation room, LaurelHurst Apartments, Columbus. Open to anyone in community. 894-3336. (Continued on page 2)
The Tryon Depot will soon be starting a new life, but it will look a lot like a return to a previous life. The Town of Tryon approved a lease a couple of months ago with Andy Millard of Main Street Financial Group in which Millard agreed to restore the depot at his expense and move his business there in exchange for a $1 per year lease “I'm excited for 20 years. about it. The town gave others a I intend to time period in create a w h i c h t h e y building… could bid on the project, but Mil- the town can lard’s bid won. be proud of.” The cost of the -- Andy Millard renovation is estimated at $250,000. The town has discussed (Continued on page 9)
The siding has been removed from the Tryon Depot as the process of restoring the building begins. (photos by Leah Justice)
Clark, Taylor could go to trial this week Superior court begins today by Leah Justice
The cases of Ida Hayes Clark and Steven Taylor will likely be heard this week in Polk County Superior Court. Clark faces charges of accessory after the fact of first degree murder in the 2006 murder of her brother, Jay Clark V. Trent Allan Miller, also charged in connection with the murder of Jay Clark
V, pled guilty to second degree murder last November and was sentenced to 13 to 16 years in prison. Steven Taylor currently faces four charges: felony escape local jail, habitual felon, failure to appear on a felony and driving while Steven Taylor Ida Hayes Clark impaired. In March of last year, Taylor escaped from the Polk County Courthouse, possession of a firearm by a felon where he was scheduled to be charges. He was on the run for eight (Continued on page 6) sentenced on habitual felon and
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