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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 83 / No. 203
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Friday, November 19, 2010
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Bikes for third-world caregivers Wilson leaves soon on bike trip across U.S. for Globalbike Local camp owner Jim Bob Wilson is going the extra mile to teach his campers that setting goals, trying harder and giving back will make a difference in their lives. In fact, he's going many extra miles – all the way from San Diego, CA, to Atlantic Beach, FL, on a bicyle. And he plans to do it in less than three weeks, with winter setting in and as he prepares to turn 60 years old. Wilson has partnered with a non-profit group that provides bikes to caregivers in third-world countries. Called Globalbike, the group is located in Spartanburg, SC. The caregivers use the bikes provided by Globalbike to (Continued on page 6)
Jim Bob Wilson trains for his upcoming bike across the country to benefit Globalbike, which provides bikes to medical and other caregivers in third-world countries. Wilson is the owner of Camp Wayfarer, a camp in Flat Rock, NC, whose campers often include Polk County children. (photo submitted)
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. 828894-0001. Saluda Center Friday events: chair exercise, 10 a.m.; Game Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Continued on page 2)
Polk gets favorable audit Fund balance up to 35.4 percent by Leah Justice
Polk County added another $731,543 to its savings last fiscal year to end with an unrestricted fund balance of $7,058,899 available for spending. The Polk County Board of Commissioners Monday reviewed the audit report for fiscal year 2009-2010, which
ended June 30. Dan Yelton of Gould Killian CPA Group, P.S., presented details of the audit Monday and the county officially accepted the report. “The fund balance is higher and has been higher for the past five years than other peer counties,” Yelton told commissioners. Yelton also said the county’s tax collection rate has been higher than the county’s peer counties throughout
Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties
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