The Polk County Foundation, the Rotary Club and the Foothills Duplicate Bridge Club have enabled the Tryon Youth Center to make improvements and continue to operate. In some years, a car raffle has supplied money needed for expenses.

A benefactor who is aware of the finances and who is interested in the future of the Youth Center has offered to match donations up to a total of $15,000 with the profits from the party to be hold on June 22 and donations from friends (match), the goal of obtaining needed funds will be reached if people in the area respond as anticipated. Donations may be sent to Tryon Youth Center, PO Box 253, Tryon NC 28782.

– article submitted by Sally Jo Carter