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Tryon Daily Bulletin
The World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper
Vol. 84 / No. 223
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Monday, December 19, 2011
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Polk Central’s ‘Do Something Good’ project by Samantha Hurst
Harmon Field has received a Polk County Community Foundation Unrestricted Fund grant to create a master tree plan at the park, and officials are seeking public input. A meeting will be held Wednesday, Jan. 11 from 121:30 p.m. at the Harmon Field cabin. A light lunch will be served. If you plan to attend, officials ask that you RSVP before Friday, Jan. 6.
Polk Central Principal Dottie Kinlaw once thought $40 couldn’t go very far. This year, however, staff showed her exactly how far it could stretch when the school
gave eight teams of staff members $40 to “Do Something Good” in the community. “It just amazed me how large they [the school’s staff] made what I thought was a small amount,” Kinlaw said. “We are
blessed to be able to do this and really be able to celebrate the true Christmas spirit.” Counselor Susan Howell said the school divided up the money (Continued on page 3)
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, Tuesdays, chair exercise, 9:30 a.m., bridge, 10 a.m., 828-749-9245. For more activities, email saludacenter@hotmail.com or visit www.saluda.com. The Meeting Place Senior Center Monday activities include line dancing, 10 a.m., (Continued on page 2)
Polk Central Elementary School staff members Brooke Benfield, Robin Foster, Renae Calhoun and Angela Dufford pack gallon-sized bags with items for soldiers overseas. The staff members at Polk Central were broken up into teams and were given $40 to “Do Something Good” in the community. (photo submitted)
Columbus denies Ashley Meadows annexation Motion to annex dies without second by Leah Justice
Ashley Meadows at White Oak will not become a part of the Town of Columbus despite
recent pleas from residents who said they need lower water bills. Columbus Town Council met Thursday, Dec. 15 and denied a request to voluntarily annex the low-income housing development located just outside town off
Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties
Hwy. 108. Councilman Richard Hall made a motion to annex the property, but the motion died for lack of a second. No comments were offered by (Continued on page 4)