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Tryon Daily Bulletin

The World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper

Vol. 85 / No. 84

Tryon, N.C. 28782

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

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LHS graduates 114 in ceremony May 24

TD Bank is accepting donations to support the Special Olympics. The bank currently has car magnets and bracelets for sale, and also welcomes other donations. Locally, TD Bank is located on S. Trade Street in Tryon.

Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:

Today

Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Tuesdays, Ozone Drive and Hwy. 176, Saluda. Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, “We Care” is a weekly informal social group open to women coping with loss. The group meets at 9 a.m. at TJ’s Cafe in Tryon and is open to newcomers. For more information, contact Shannon Slater at 828-894-7000, 800617-7132 or sslater@hocf.org. The Meeting Place Senior Center Tuesday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; art class, 10 a.m.; bingo or movie, (Continued on page 2)

Landrum High School senior Avereigh Blanton moves her tassel from right to left to symbolize her graduation during ceremonies held at the high school on Thursday, May 24. (photo by Joey Millwood)

Planning board takes first look at UDO Board hears varying opinions on MRPO by Leah Justice

The Polk County Planning Board last week began discussing its procedure for tackling the county’s proposed unified development ordinance (UDO).

The board met Thursday, May 24 and was presented the UDO draft for the first time. The board heard from several audience members, particularly on the subject of how the county should protect its mountains and ridgelines. The planning board created a subcommittee consisting

of members Dan Smith, Mike Alexrod, Wayne Horne and planning board chair Lisa Krolak to answer questions regarding the proposed regulations. The planning board also expects to invite experts to discuss issues such as slope, as well as a (Continued on page 4)

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