New York Times story features former Polk exchange student, page 5
Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 83 / No. 215
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Thursday, December 9, 2010
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Toy Run raises $6,000 for needy Polk children Event draws 300 motorcyclists by Leah Justice
Polk County Toy Run raised $6,000 for needy Polk County children this year. The event brought 300 motorcylists roaring through the area contributing toys and money. Participants in this year’s Toy Run, held on Nov. 27, rode from Saluda through Tryon to Landrum, around to Mill Spring and ended up at the Polk County Courthouse. The bikes’ approximate 450 riders, and other residents who dropped off toys, donated three truckloads full of toys to be distributed this season. Polk County Toy Run Director Barry Gee said he is very pleased with this year’s turnout, considering the cur(Continued on page 6)
Left to right: Ruth Richardson of Steps to HOPE, Michelle Reedy of the Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry, Kim Wilson of the Polk County Department of Social Services (DSS), Polk County Toy Run Director Kim Pack of the Polk County Sheriff's Office and Polk County Sheriff Donald Hill. Steps to HOPE, Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry, Polk DSS and the sheriff’s office received $1,400 each from Toy Run proceeds. The funds will be used to help local families in need. (photo submitted)
Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
Saluda gets $282K estimate for first phase of city hall repairs Council resolution supports restoration by Leah Justice
Today
Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m. - noon, old Searcy Mill parking lot, Hwy. 108, Columbus. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Thursday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m. 828-894-0001. (Continued on page 2)
Saluda recently received a $282,230 estimate from John Horton, architect and historic preservation expert of Hendersonville, who was hired to assess the condition of the town’s city hall and estimate costs for the first phase of restoring the
structure. The first phase will include restoration of the historic facade and the roof of the building, located on Main Street in downtown Saluda. Saluda City Council last month gave its approval for a committee to move forward with restoring city hall and the police department building. Council in recent months ap-
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