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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 86 / No. 26
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Thursday, March 7, 2013
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Fourth-grade quilt squares at ag center Cast your vote until March 22 The halls of the Mill Spring Ag Center are full of bright colors and heritage right now. Fourth grade students from Ms. Barber’s Sunny View Elementary art class, Ms. Penrod’s Polk Central Elementary art class, and Ms. Grochowski’s and Ms. McRostie’s Saluda Elementary social studies and visual arts classes participated in the Mill (Continued on page 4)
Designs of quilt squares created by Polk County fourthgraders dress up the hallway of the Polk County Agricultural Center. The quilt squares will be hang in the ag center until March 22 so residents can vote on their favorites. (photo submitted)
The Tryon Post Office plans to host a National Passport Day Saturday, March 9 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. To o b t a i n a passport you must present a valid form of identification such as a driver’s license or government ID, fill out an application and provide a passport photo. For information, call 828-859-9357.
PF3 request funding for 2-1-1 program by Leah Justice
Whether it’s questions about senior programs, housing, animal services, support services, pantries, shelters or transportation, Polk residents could soon have a source by calling 2-1-1. The Polk County Fit, Fresh and Friendly (PF3) asked commissioners to help fund the program, which would be based in Asheville and be a 24-7 information call center.
County commissioners met Monday, March 4 and heard from PF3’s Linda Greensfelder, as well as 2-1-1 director Rachael Nygaard and Jimmy Hines, with the Rutherford-Polk-McDowell Health District regarding the program. Nygaard said there are people across the community who need help, whether it’s (Continued on page 4)
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