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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 83 / No. 158
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
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galore and more 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. American Legion Auxiliary, Tuesday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m., at the American Legion Post in Tryon. Saluda Center, Bridge, Tuesdays, 10 a.m., chair exercise, 2:15 p.m. 828-749-9245. 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. Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, “Caring for Yourself as you Age,” Tuesday, Sept. 14, (Continued on page 2)
Heritage festival draws crowds to Green Creek Goats were among the many animals on display at the Green Creek Heritage Festival Saturday. The festival, which was first held in 1999, was created to depict life in Green Creek 100 years ago. In addition to animal contests and exhibits, it included history exhibits, antiques of all kinds, crafts, demonstrations of traditional crafts such as blacksmithing, live entertainment, food and more. See pp. 8-9 for more photos. (photo by staff photographer)
St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation introduces new executive director Hospital, foundation raised $1M this year St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation will be introducing its new executive director, Meshelle Z. Colvin, tomorrow at 1 p.m. in Tryon. The introduction will be part of a presentation on the hospital and foundation's fundraising
efforts at a Tryon Kiwanis Club meeting at the Congregational Church on Melrose Ave. St. Luke’s Hospital and the St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation announced recently that the ongoing fundraising initiative “Building on Excellence” has brought in approximately $1 million this year through individual gifts,
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charitable grants and corporate contributions. “We had a very positive year and very successful events that will enable St. Luke’s Hospital to strengthen plans for the future,” said Norm Powers, chair of the foundation board. “We’ve had (Continued on page 4)