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Tryon Daily Bulletin
The World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper
Vol. 86 / No. 59
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
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Get your running shoes on and sign up early for the Coon Dog Day 5K. Registration prices go up June 1, so registering now gives you plenty of time to get in shape. Check out the event’s facebook page www.facebook.com/CoonDogDay5K for updates or visit go-greenevents.com/CoonDogDay5K. 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. Polk County Transportation Authority makes a regular trip to Hendersonville on the first and third Tuesday of each month. 894-8203. The Meeting Place Senior Center beginner/intermediate pilates, 8:30 a.m.; medication assistance, 9-noon; ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; devotions and art class, 10 a.m.; Let’s move...Let’s move (Continued on page 2)
Work continues on St. Luke’s Plaza with hopes of the building being ready by June 1. (photo by Samantha Hurst)
Tryon accepts easement for St. Luke’s Plaza property by Leah Justice
The Town of Tryon has accepted an easement to the St. Luke’s Plaza property to maintain as a public gathering place, including items such as benches, water features and signs.
Tryon Town Council met April 16 and approved the easement contingent on not having to maintain any parking spaces in the plaza. Interim town manager Joey Davis said the easement is for the
town to receive the plaza portion of the St. Luke’s property. The property is approximately 20 feet deep and runs along the front of the plaza property. (Continued on page 4)
Williamson sweeps six events at senior sports classic by Samantha Hurst
At 95 Joe Williamson refuses to move at a turtle’s pace. He stretches his limits, keeping his body active and limber. “I think it is very important [to stay active] if you want to
live long and be healthy,” Williamson said. “You don’t see people deteriorate as fast if they stay active.” Williamson proved just how active he can be during the Greater Greenville Senior
Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties
Sports Classic Thursday, April 18 by winning six events – javelin, shot put, discus throw, softball throw, 400-meter walk and standing broad jump. (Continued on page 3)