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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 83 / No. 149
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. 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. Saluda Senior Center, Bridge, Tuesdays, 10 a.m., chair exercise, 2:15 p.m. 828749-9245. For more activities, email saludaseniorcenter@tds. net or visit www.saluda.com. Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. Polk County Library, Preschool Storytime, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Free. All area children and caregivers welcome. Caregiver must remain with child. Green Creek Community (Continued on page 2)
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GOP finds temporary home on Mills St.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Only 50 cents
local triathletes grab gold
by Leah Justice
After about eight months without a permanent place to meet, the Polk County Republican Party has leased a building on Mills Street temporarily. The GOP headquarters building roof collapsed last December following heavy snowfall and the building was condemned. The building was later torn down. The Republican party has been holding meetings in different places, mostly using the Polk County Courthouse. Republican Chair Cheryl Every says the party has leased the building located at 206 Mills St. and will be there at least through this November ’s election. Some businesses are interested in buying the former GOP lot, but it has not sold yet. Every says they have options regarding building a new building, but have to wait on the sale of the lot to proceed. (see photo of lot on page 4).
Local triathletes, Carol Jean Vosburgh and Tracey Hudson competed August 28, in the challenging Lake Lure Triathlon. Both Vosburgh and Hudson won gold medals, finishing first in their age groups. The event included a 500m swim in Lake Lure, followed by a 25K bike, ending with a 5K uphill then downhill run that finished on the beach. The charity event drew nearly 400 athletes, and is among the most scenic and well organized triathlons in the area. (photo submitted)
House of Flags gets $40k donation Anonymous donor helps project proceed Plans for a new House of Flags museum building in downtown Columbus received a big boost recently with a $40,000
anonymous donation. The museum has been raising funds to remodel the former Columbus fire hall on Gibson Street, which most recently served as the county's maintenance buildig. The House of Flags says the recent donation, combined with $70,000 donated previously from
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nearly 300 people, service organizations and businesses, will help the project move forward. The museum is currently located at the Green Creek Community Center, but has been seeking a move to Columbus for the past few years in order to have a (Continued on page 3)