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Vol. 83 / No. 205
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
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Tennant honored with Order of Long Leaf Pine by Leah Justice
Columbus Fire Chief Geoff Tennant encountered a few surprises on November 7, the biggest being presented with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest civilian honor in North Carolina. Tennant received the award, presented by Polk County Magistrate Lionel Gilbert on behalf of North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue, at a surprise retirement party held at Tryon Estates. The retirement party was filled with local emergency service agencies, law enforcement officers and others, including Tennant’s former students. The event was catered by Moutain View BBQ, whose owner, Shane Blackwell, is also a member of the Columbus Fire Department. Tennant is retiring as fire chief at the end of this year after holding (Continued on page 3)
Columbus Fire Chief Geoff Tennant accepts the Order of the Long Leaf Pine from Polk County Magistrate Lionel Gilbert during a retirement party held Nov. 7 in his honor. (photo submitted)
Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
Rails to trails resolution approved by Town of Tryon Saluda Grade Trail Committee established by Leah Justice
Today
Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit , Tuesdays, Ozone Drive and Hwy 176, Saluda, 7 a.m. to noon. Hospice of the Carolina Foothills , We Care informal social group for women coping with loss. Open to newcomers, Tuesdays, 9 a.m. at TJ’s Cafe in Tryon. Shannon Slater, 828-894-7000. The Meeting Place Senior Center Tuesday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; art class, 10 a.m., Bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. (Continued on page 2)
The Town of Tryon has approved its support of turning the railroad into a trail system for hikers, bikers and equestrian activity. Tryon Town Council met last week and held a lengthy discussion about the project. The resolution was approved by a 3-1 vote, with councilman Wim Woody voting against. Discussions included Woody say-
ing that if the tracks are removed, it takes out any chance of rail travel on the scenic route between Charleston, SC, and Asheville. Woody says he doubts Northfolk Southern, the owner of the railroad, would agree to give up the line and added that the area couldn’t afford restoring and maintaining the rail bed. Councilman Doug Arbogast discussed a recent trip to Damascus, VA, taken by area officials and what its rails to trails project has done for
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