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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 85 / No. 28
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Friday, March 9, 2012
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Green Piece show finds artistic value in discarded items by Samantha Hurst
Gallery space at the Tryon Painters and Sculptors (TPS) location off Maple Street showcases works fashioned from rusted tools, scrap mesh, wine corks, bottle caps, sticks woven together and crocheted plastic bags. All of the works are part of TPS’ Green Piece show, which will run through March 31, said TPS President Aviva Kahn. “It’s fun, I think, for the people who come because they have to really look at some of the works and they are intrigued by them,� Kahn said. Capturing first place in the table sculpture category was Clark Loro’s “Moby Dick’s (Continued on page 3)
Clark Loro’s sculpture Moby Dick’s Revenge won first place in the table sculpture category of the Tryon Painters and Sculptors “Green Piece� show. The show is comprised of pieces made from recyclable and found objects. (photo submitted)
Tickets are currently available for the Tryon Kiwanis Pancake Supper. The supper will be held Thursday, March 29 from 5-7 p.m. at the Tryon Elementary School cafeteria. Proceeds will benefit Kiwanis scholarships. Kids under 5 eat free. Purchase tickets from any Kiwanis member.
Some commissioners want elevation removed from MRPO Planning board to discuss using slope only by Leah Justice
Polk County’s Mountainside and Ridgeline Protection Ordinance (MRPO) is currently based on both slope and elevation, but some com-
missioners are now asking that the ordinance be based strictly on slope after hearing numerous concerns over the elevation restrictions. The Polk County Board of Commissioners met Monday, March 5 and (Continued on page 6)
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