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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 83 / No. 143
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Monday, August 23, 2010
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Courthouse sidewalk repair project complete Rain gardens next on council member Kan's project list by Leah Justice
Columbus council member Ernie Kan announced last week that the courthouse sidewalk repairs are complete. She also asked council for their permission to embark on her next project, rain gardens. Kan took on the sidewalk project in June as a volunteer effort. The town has agreed to cut costs and maintain a lean budget with no tax increases this year, so Kan did the project using no town funding. She and numerous volunteers took up each brick, leveled the ground and smoothed out the sidewalk. The sidewalk's uneven bricks have presented a fall hazard for years. (Continued on page 6)
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.
Campers at Polk County Recreation Department's day camp work on repairing the sidewalk around the historic county courthouse in downtown Columbus. The repairs have now been finished, says Columbus council member Ernie Kan, who was the driving force behind the project. (photo submitted)
The Meeting Place Senior Center, Monday activities include senior fitness, 11 a.m., Bingo or bead class, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. 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 (Continued on page 2)
New Columbus manager 'getting up to speed' by Leah Justice
New Columbus Town Manager Jonathan Kanipe has been learning about the town and its issues for a couple of months now and says he’s feeling pretty good about his new role. Kanipe, who was hired at the beginning of July, says he is impressed with the town's people and the council members. He also says the town (Continued on page 4)
Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties
Jonathan Kanipe