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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 83 / No. 161
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Friday, September 17, 2010
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For love of trains Historical rail group to meet in Landrum by John Clayton
Landrum City Councilman Billy Inman’s love affair with trains started when he was a little boy. The trains no longer rumble along the tracks that border Landrum, Tryon and Saluda, but Inman is bringing the Greenville Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society to the once-busy Landrum depot for a regular meeting and program at 7 tonight.
The Skyland Special struggles up the Saluda grade in 1938, with the combined efforts of the Pacific-type road engine on the point and a hefty helper engine pushing. (photo credit: Southern Railway Historical Association, Southern Museum, Kennesaw, Ga.)
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Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
Today
The Meeting Place Senior Center Friday activities include Movie Matinee, 10 a.m. Bingo, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. Saluda Center Friday events: chair exercise, 10 a.m.; Game Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Knights of Colunbus Council #9492 Operation (Continued on page 2)
Saluda skate park closes Commissioners seek input on new use by Leah Justice
After being open for almost a decade, the skate park in Saluda is closed. The Saluda Board of Commissioners met Monday and announced that the insurance company closed the park on July 31. Mayor Fred Baisden and commissioners say they are seeking input from the community on
what other uses the park could have besides for skaters. Baisden said a family several years ago built the park and put in equipment, but no maintenance has been done on the park. He said the park doesn’t see a lot of local skaters anymore and would like to get ideas of what other uses the park could provide where the area could see more use. The city has appointed administra-
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