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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 86 / No. 145
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Thursday, August 22, 2013
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Equipping first responders in Tryon
Congressman Patrick McHenry presents Tryon Fire Chief Joey Davis, center, with a check for $18,643. Pictured with McHenry and Davis are, left to right, Polk County Commissioner Ted Owens, Tryon Mayor Alan Peoples and Tryon councilman Wim Woody. The grant funds are provided through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters program and have already purchased new equipment for the department. “We want to make sure the money and resources are there so you all have the right training and equipment,” McHenry said during the presentation. Davis said Tryon has received almost $400,000 in FEMA related grants over the years. (photo by Samantha Hurst)
Polk County Recreation Department updates: Gibson Pool closes for the summer on Sunday, Aug. 25. Polk County Summer Day Camp ends
Friday, Aug. 23. After school registration is available now. Fall soccer season is starting and girls volleyball registration is in process.
Tryon denies motion to rescind tax increase by Leah Justice
Tryon Commissioners Wim Woody and Roy Miller attempted to rescind the town’s July decision to increase its property tax rate by 2.5 cents, but the majority of the board voted down the motion. Tryon council met Tuesday, Aug. 20 and heard a motion by Woody to rescind the tax increase with Miller
seconding the motion. Commissioners Doug Arbogast and George Baker voted no, with the tie broken by Mayor Alan Peoples who also voted no. Tryon adopted its 2013-2014 budget in June without setting a tax rate because the state had not yet decided if it was going to give hold harmless
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“We could not be more impressed with the doctors, nurses and facilities at The Birth Place.” Emily Wilson of Columbus with Sophie, her second child born at RRHS.
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