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Tryon Daily Bulletin
The World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper
Vol. 83 / No. 159
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
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Two low bidders vie for DSS building 11 bids range from $1.6M to $1.8M by Leah Justice
Bids for the construction of Polk County’s new department of social services (DSS) building came in very close. The two lowest bidders were within $12,000 of each other. But Polk County commissioners can’t select a contractor yet because who is the low bidder depends on several factors that are yet to be determined. The county asked contractors to provide two cost totals, one if the water pressure to the site is high enough that a pump and generator are not needed and another if the pump and generator are required. If a pump and generator are needed, MV Momentum construction of Charlotte will (Continued on page 5)
Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
Today
Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Wednesdays,
Grading work in progress at the site of the new Polk County DSS building off Wolverine Trail near Mill Spring. (photo submitted)
Fire Department in Green Creek, 7 a.m. to noon. Saluda Community Library, Preschool Storytime, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Free. All area children and caregivers welcome. Caregiver must remain with child. 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. (Continued on page 2)
Saluda 5k runs to raise funds to restore city hall First run set for Oct. 23 at Saluda Mtn. Jamboree by Leah Justice
Saluda officials say it's time to think outside the box to raise money to restore city hall. The Saluda Board of Commissioners gave city admin-
Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties
istrator Erny Williams the go ahead Monday to organize a 5K run as a fundraiser. Officials on Monday referred to the event as the Fall Run for City Hall, but a definite name has not yet been determined. Williams said he has begun discussing with area residents and officials how to raise mon(Continued on page 6)