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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 83 / No. 244
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Thursday, January 20, 2011
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Resident petitions Landrum for walking trail lights by Leah Justice
A Landrum resident approached city council this week armed with three pages of signatures in favor of installing lighting at the Brookwood Park walking trail. Randy Dodd, who lives near the park, brought signatures from all nearby property owners who would be affected by the lights, as well as residents who frequently walk the trail. Dodd said many residents walk the trail after dark, and the park does not close until 10 p.m.. There is lighting on the north end of the trail, but not the south end. Landrum City Administrator Steve Wolochowicz said his first concern was that homeowners might complain because of too much light at night, but Dodd got approval from every nearby homeowner. Wolochowicz said he has spoken with Duke Energy, which said it could install the (Continued on page 4)
The walking trail at Brookwood Park, which is used by many area residents after dark, may get lights soon. Randy Dodd presented a petition in favor of installing lights to Landrum City Council. (photo by Leah Justice)
Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
Today
Mill Spring Agricultural Development Center, volunteers needed Thursday, Jan. 20, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. any shift is welcome. Jobs needed: light carpentry, painting, moving donations, organizing inventory, outdoor work, (Continued on page 2)
Polk board of elections reviews two voters' eligibility by Samantha Hurst
Polk County’s Board of Elections plans to send address verification requests to two voters in an attempt to determine if the voters are legally able to cast ballots in Polk County. “I had someone bring it to (the board’s) attention that two people voted last election that are not residents of Polk County,” said Polk County
Director of Elections Dale Edwards during the board of election’s Jan. 18 meeting. “And they’ve asked that we address it.” Board member George Comparetto asked if the witnesses reported the illegal voting at their polling places. Edwards said they had not because
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