Wolverines host Cougars, Landrum hosts Liberty tonight, ‘Sports,’ page 30
Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 85 / No. 164
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Friday, September 21, 2012
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Farms, fall, fun PolkFresh Farm Tour Sept. 22
Looking for a way to celebrate the first day of fall tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 22? Explore the farms, barns and vineyards of Polk County on the third annual PolkFresh Farm Tour. The tour includes many local agricultural gems that aren’t always open to the public. Come face to face with owners, growers and breeders, who will share first-hand experiences of their journeys in the area. More than 15 stops will be highlighted on this year’s oneday tour, which is sponsored by the Mill Spring Agricultural Center. Some of the past favor(Continued on page 3)
Found Feather Farm will be one of the stops on the PolkFresh Farm Tour. (photo by Terry Kirkland Cook)
If you’re a small business owner in the area and need help marketing your business, a course starting on Oct. 15 at the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce may be just what you need. The course, offered by Mountain BizWorks, will be facilitated by Carol Lynn Jackson, owner of Manna Cabanna in Saluda. Contact Ashley Epling at 828-253-2834 orJanet Sciacca at 828-859-6236.
Morris should return next month by Leah Justice
Tryon Town Council heard this week that Morris, the town’s iconic statue, should be repaired and returned by Halloween. Tryon Town Manager Caitlin Martin told council members Tuesday, Sept. 18 that she performed an internal audit of the campaign fundraising and determined everything was done correctly.
She said there is a $1,500 surplus with all expenses paid. Morris campaign chair Patti D’Arbanville, who attended the meeting, said Morris’ condition was dismal. There was a lot of water damage she said. The last time Morris was repaired was in 1983.
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