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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 83 / No. 222
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Monday, December 20, 2010
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Columbus chiefs hang up hats by Samantha Hurst
Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
Today
Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Mondays, Harmon Field/Tryon, 7 a.m. - noon. Saluda Center, Monday activities include Line Dancing at 12:30 p.m. For more information visit Saluda.com. The Meeting Place Senior Center, Monday activities include senior fitness, 11 a.m., Bingo or bead class, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001. Christian Fellowship Luncheon, TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mondays except holidays, noon - 1 p.m.; food, fellowship and discussion of relevant issues; interdenominational. 859-5051. Chess Club, Mondays, 12:30 p.m., recreation room, LaurelHurst Apartments, Columbus. Open to anyone in community. 894-3336. Al Anon: Green Creek meets at the Green Creek Community Center Mondays, 6 p.m., 828-817-6675. Male Anger Management Intervention/Education Program, Mondays, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 8942340. Green Greek Commu(Continued on page 2)
Columbus City Council honored Fire Chief Geoff Tennant and Police Chief Clyde “Butch” Kennedy for their years of service to the community during the Thursday, Dec. 16 council meeting. The two men both plan to retire by the beginning of 2011. Tennant began battling blazes 35 years ago, joining the Columbus department in 1975. He was appointed fire chief seven years later and has remained in that position for 28 years. “You really don’t realize how much this gentleman works until you listen to the scanner,” said Columbus Mayor Eric McIntyre. “You really don’t realize how much he does for this community until you stop and think about everything he’s been involved in.” Tennant received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine award for extraordinary service to the state. This is the highest
Retiring Columbus Police Chief Clyde "Butch" Kennedy (center) chuckles as Assistant Police Chief Chris Beddingfield jokingly remarks on Kennedy's accomplishment of giving the department a makeover. Kennedy's wife, Becky, sits to his right.(photo submitted)
honor bestowed upon a citizen of North Carolina. He was also awarded the Fire Officer of the Year award by the Western North Carolina Association of
Firefighters in 2006. He also serves to this day as chairman of the Polk County (Continued on page 6)
Tryon may consider new commercial district Car business back on table by Leah Justice
New commercial businesses in some areas of Tryon could see new regulations shortly after the new year. The board of planning and adjustment met Thursday, Dec. 16 and proposed adding a new zoning district in town, referred to as the transitional business
district (TBD). The new district is being proposed down South Trade Street, from the railroad tracks to the Carolina Drive area and on the other side of downtown from near town hall, encompassing small portions of U.S. 176 and Hwy. 108. The new district would have more similarities and uses of the downtown Central Business District (CBD) than the areas’ current General Business District (GBD) zoning. The TBD
Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties
would also have setback and parking requirements, which the CBD does not need due to public parking and buildings being on the street. The board was also updated last week that business owner Bob Payne, who previously withdrew an interest to purchase a lot adjacent to Chestnut Street where the former Prass Company was located, (Continued on page 7)