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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 83 / No. 140
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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Restoring a landmark Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
Today
Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Wednesdays, Fire Department in Green Creek, 7 a.m. to noon. 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, Trash Train, dominoes game, 10 a.m., gentle Yin yoga 12:30 p.m. Movie Matinee, 12:30 p.m. 828-749-9245. Tryon Kiwanis Club meets Wednesdays, noon, Congregational Church, 210 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Skills Building/Problem Solving Skills for boys ages 12-17, Wed., 3:30 to 4:45 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340. Male Anger Management Intervention/Education Program, Wednesdays, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 8942340. (Continued on page 2)
New life for old Sunnydale Restaurant building by John Clayton
Part-time Tryon resident Bob Lane’s passion for restoration is giving a new lease on life to a building that oldtimers in Tryon sometimes refer to as the old Sunnydale Restaurant. But Lane isn’t quite sure yet what the new life of the building will be. “I don’t have any plans for it right now,” said Lane from his Charleston, S.C., home. “My only plans are to do the very best job I can to restore it. I don’t have any end use in mind. I’ve admired the building for a number of years, and I didn’t want to see (Continued on page 5)
Crews work work on the 1930s log cabin building in Tryon that has housed many restaurants, including Plenty of Fish, El Chile Rojo, The Vineyard, and Sunnydale Restaurant. New owner Bob Lane plans to restore the structure. (photo by John Clayton)
Adult day care set to open in October by Leah Justice
There is finally light at the end of the tunnel for the longawaited Don and Betsy Freeman Adult Day Care Center. Polk County commissioners Monday tentatively set the new facility's grand opening for Sunday, Oct. 3 at 1 p.m. The date could change if invited guests are unable to attend that day. Commissioners expressed
their relief Monday that the center is finally nearing the end of construction after months of delays. The most recent delay occurred in the spring when paving could not be done because of rain. Construction began on the covered canopy this week and graveling has been completed. Once the canopy is complete, paving can be done, which will complete the construction project.
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“As you know, we’ve been long awaiting the opening of the Don and Betsy Freeman Adult Day Care Center,” said commissioner Warren Watson, who was the board member credited with seeing the project through. “Work on the canopy began today and grading is complete waiting for paving.” Watson added that a plaque (Continued on page 3)