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Tryon Daily Bulletin
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Vol. 85 / No. 210
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Thursday, November 29, 2012
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Downtown speeding a problem in Tryon by Leah Justice
St. Luke’s Hospital friends and officials will break ground on its expansion project with a program and reception at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 29. The event will take place under the big tent near the hospital’s helipad.
Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:
Today
Polk County Mobile Recycling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m. - noon, corner of Hampton Court and Hwy 108. Men’s Prayer Breakfast, Thursday Men’s Prayer Breakfast will meet Nov. 29 at 8 a.m. at TJ’s Cafe, 456 S Trade St. in Tryon. All are welcome. Bring a friend and order breakfast from the menu. Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise class, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym. Saluda Center, Thursday (Continued on page 2)
Speeding enforcement in downtown Tryon could be increased after concerns were raised at a council meeting last week. Tryon Town Council met Nov. 20 and heard from commissioner George Baker that he has concerns about drivers speeding downtown. “I continue to have concerns about people zipping downtown,” Baker said. “We’ve got to do something about this. I have nightmares about somebody getting whacked.” Tryon Town Manager Caitlin Martin said she and police chief Jeff Arrowood have discussed signs that go in crosswalks stating drivers should stop for (Continued on page 6)
Concerns of motorists speeding through downtown Tryon were raised again at a recent council meeting. About a year ago officials placed a digital speed sign that alerted motorists to their speed. (photo by Samantha Hurst)
MRPO and UDO decisions await new board by Leah Justice
It will be up to the new majority of the Polk County Board of Commissioners to make the final decisions on the county’s land use regulations. Commissioners reviewed latest recommendations on a proposed unified development ordinance (UDO) and a newly drafted proposed steep slope ordinance that
the planning board has recommended replace the current mountainside and ridgeline protection ordinance (MRPO) during a meeting on Nov. 19. Commissioners decided to schedule the next UDO workshop for a meeting in January, but will formerly set a public hearing for the MRPO on Dec. 3 after the new board approves the 2013 meeting
schedule. Newly elected board members will also be sworn into office on Dec. 3 with a political switch of the majority. Republicans swept the commissioner election with Tom Pack being re-elected along with new commissioners Michael Gage, who was high vote getter
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“We could not be more impressed with the doctors, nurses and facilities at The Birth Place.” Emily Wilson of Columbus with Sophie, her second child born at RRHS.
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