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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 85 / No. 4
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Friday, February 3, 2012
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Tryon Fine Arts Center unveils new master site plan Phase I set to be complete March 2013 After years of study, the Tryon Fine Arts Center board of directors Thursday, Feb. 2 unveiled a master site and building plan that board members said will preserve and accentuate the natural beauty of the Melrose Ave. site and is community-focused and cost-effective. The master plan includes a park on the site of three existing outbuildings that have become too costly to maintain. It also expands parking and improves access to the building while forming an outdoor amphitheater for concerts and plays. Phase II is a multi-purpose addition to the rear of the building that takes advantage of the mountain views. The new structure will provide a forum for smaller gatherings, art shows, music (Continued on page 3)
Right: The master site plan for Tryon Fine Arts Center, designed by landscape architect Mark Byington. Phase I addresses accessibility, parking and maintenance issues in addition to creating a community park.
The Polk County High School (PCHS) athletic department will offer spring physicals Monday, Feb. 6 from 5-7 p.m. in the high school gym. The physicals are required for all students planning to participate in spring sports. For more information, call PCHS Athletic Director Jeff Wilson at 828-817-2093.
Columbus wastewater treatment rehab costs could increase $282k by Leah Justice
Columbus’ plan to rehabilitate its wastewater treatment plant could include an additional $282,250 of costs for a new operator building and a second chlorine chamber. Columbus Town Council met Thursday, Jan. 19 and spoke with engineer
Brian Tripp with W.K. Dickson regarding the possible additions. Columbus is working on plans to rehabilitate its outdated wastewater treatment plant, with original estimates at $2,750,000. If the additions
Serving Polk County and Upper Spartanburg and Greenville Counties
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