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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 85 / No. 23
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Friday, March 2, 2012
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Skyuka Fine Art shows off 10 Saluda artists by Robin Edgar
The power of this area to attract and sustain artists is clearly evident in “Showing Off Saluda,” an exhibit of works by 10 Saluda artists that opened Feb. 11 and runs through March 23 at Skyuka Fine Art in Tryon. Much of the work in the show depicts local scenes of historic Saluda and its bountiful natural beauty: forests, streams and mountains. “As we were fleshing out our exhibit schedule for the year, we realized that this show has been at the top of our list since we opened a year ago last January and its time was due,” said gallery director and co-owner Kimberly Nelson. According to Nelson, the diversity of (Continued on page 3)
‘“December Morning,” by Dale McEntire. (photo submitted by Robin Edgar)
Columbus Town Council will hold a budget retreat Saturday, March 3 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Some of the topics to be discussed include the wastewater treatment plant project, on-street parking on Ward Street and downtown economic development. The retreat will be held in council chambers at Columbus Town Hall, located at 95 Walker Street. Public invited.
Green River Watershed Alliance seeks partners from community by Samantha Hurst
Green River Watershed Alliance (GRWA) co-founders Sky Conard and Jamie Davidson met with a group of concerned citizens Thursday, Feb. 23 about efforts the organization is making to protect the Green River Watershed. “The GRWA believes there is a re-
naissance afoot of people valuing and paying attention to our earth’s most important natural asset – fresh water. Citizens here have a unique opportunity to stand and participate in this watershed initiative of protecting our
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