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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 85 / No. 100
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
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Tryon unveils proposed Depot Plaza master plan Attendees raise parking, property boundary issues by Barbara Tilly
Business and property owners in the Depot Street area of Tryon got a first look at the town’s proposed Depot Plaza master plan on Monday, June 18. The plan includes a plaza between the renovated Tryon Depot (now occupied by Millard & Company) and the dental office being constructed nearby for Dr. Hooker. The area would also be reconfigured to add parking spaces, and a water feature would connect the Depot Plaza with Trade Street, running beside the Rotary Clock Tower. The project is part of a 10-year vision for developing downtown (Continued on page 3)
N. Trade St. Clock Tower
Landscaped Bank Pergola
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New Dental Office
Proposed Depot Plaza
Water Feature
Depot Park
Historic Depot
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Renovated Building Facades
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Architect’s rendering of the proposed Tryon Depot Plaza master plan, developed by Brady/Trakas Architects of Tryon.
The June Tryon Gallery Trot will be held Saturday, June 23, 5-8 p.m. Participating businesses this month are Richard Baker’s Studio, The Book Shelf, Bravo Outdoor Marketplace & Interior Design, Green River Gallery, Kathleen’s, New View Realty, The Pine Crest Inn, Skyuka Fine Art, Tryon Painters & Sculptors, Upstairs Artspace and Vines & Stuff.
Polk commissioners debate water line to CooperRiis Healing Farm by Leah Justice
Polk County commissioners are currently undecided about who should pay for a water line to CooperRiis Healing Community. Specifically, commissioners debated whether the county should pay to get the water line just to the property or to
take it an extra 1,000 feet to the middle of the property. CooperRiis requested the line be brought into the property in order for the nonprofit organization to save on insurance. Commissioners on Monday, June
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Welcome, Dr. Lonnie Lassiter and team! We’re proud to announce the opening of
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located at 112 Sparks Drive in Forest City * 828-351-6000
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