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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 83 / No. 249
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Thursday, January 27, 2011
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Rough designs Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
Today
Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m. - noon, old Searcy Mill parking lot, Hwy. 108, Columbus. Thursday Men's Prayer Breakfast will meet Thursday, Jan. 27 at 8 a.m. at TJ's Cafe, 456 S. Trade Street, Tryon. Saluda Center, Thursday activities: knitting group, 9:30 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga 5:30 p.m., Saluda Center. 828-7499245. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Thursday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m. 828-894-0001. Landrum Library, Lap Babies, Thursdays, 10 a.m.; storytime, 10:30 a.m. Polk County Historical Association Museum open Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free. Saluda Public Library, Bouncing Babies and Toddlers in Tow, Thursdays, 10 a.m. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Thursdays 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym. Rotary Club of Tryon meets every Thursday at noon (Continued on page 2)
Handcrafted wearable art by local artist Chris Baschon by Robin A. Edgar
Local artist Chris Rough Baschon, appears to have finally found her creative niche. Moving to Tryon three years ago, the former art teacher offered private art lessons and taught mandala workshops (see www.thecirclewithin.com) until this past fall, when she took a wearable art design workshop with Christine Mariotti. Learning how to employ a mild bleaching technique that pulls the color out of previously dyed fabric, bringing out a design in the lighter tones, she made a few samples. The (Continued on page 3)
A wizard, one of Chris Baschon’s T-shirt designs. Baschon uses a mild bleaching technique to bring out a design in previously dyed fabric. (photo by Robin Edgar)
Columbus to seek state loan, grant for wastewater treatment plant upgrades by Leah Justice
The Town of Columbus is considering seeking a state loan and grant to complete upgrades to its wastewater treatment plant. The town previously considered seeking a USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) loan and grant, which could take a couple of years to secure.
Columbus council members have expressed some concern over the terms of the USDA loan, which would be paid back over 40 years. The state option would be a 20year loan. The town can still apply for the USDA option if it does not secure state funding. Columbus council toured the town’s wastewater treatment
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plant facility last October and returned saying upgrades are urgent. The plant is now 40 years old and has well surpassed its expected life. “After seeing the plant, I don’t think we have a choice,” said Columbus Mayor Eric McIntyre. “I think if the citizens saw the (Continued on page 4)