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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 85 / No. 103
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
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Naval building named in honor of local vet’s grandfather Veteran Scott Camp of Columbus recently cut the ribbon at a dedication ceremony in which Ridgely Hall at the Naval Submarine Base in Kings Bay, Ga. was named in honor of Camp’s grandfather, Rear Admiral Randolph Ridgely Jr. Ridgely started his career as a mid-shipman at the U.S. Naval Academy in the class of 1894. He received the Dewey Medal of Manila Bay and the Spanish War Service Medal. He was the commanding officer of the USCGC Yamacraw in World War I and then the USS Castine. Ridgely received the Navy Cross for his bravery and service, the Italian Croce al Merito di Guerra, the WWI (Continued on page 3)
Scott Camp (center) cuts the ribbon during a recent ceremony in which Ridgely Hall at the Naval Submarine Base in Kings Bay, Ga. was named in honor of Camp’s grandfather, Rear Admiral Randolph Ridgely Jr. Beside Camp are Captain John O’Neill (left), commanding officer of the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, and Lieutenant Commander Thomas Evans, U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Force Protection Unit Kings Bay executive officer. (photo submitted by Joyce Preston)
If you’ve been thinking about getting a kitten, now would be a great time. The Foothills Humane Society has so many kittens right now that it is offering a special deal to find them good homes. If you bring in a 20-pound bag of dry cat food, shelter officials said they will waive its usual kitten adoption fees.
Tryon raises water fees one percent Council approves budget for fiscal year 2012-13 by Leah Justice
Tryon water customers’ bills will be slightly higher next fiscal year. Town council approved a new budget with a one-percent increase in water rates. The increase equates to 15 cents more per month for residential custom-
ers inside town limits and 32 cents more per month for residential customers outside town limits who use 1,000 gallons or less per month. Tryon Town Council met Tuesday, June 19 and recessed the meeting until Thursday, June 21 to adopt the new budget for fiscal year 2012-13.
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