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Hillcrest Theater Department Debuting Oliver Twisted, Guide to the Upstate Harvest Moon Festival ISSUE NUMBER XX | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2014 SIMPSONVILLEBANNER.COM
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UPCOMING CITY OF SIMPSONVILLE MEETINGS: Recreation & Events Committee Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2014 6:00pm
Finance, Policy & Planning Committee Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2014 6:00pm
Public Works Committee Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2014 7:00pm
Public Safety Committee Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2014 7:00pm
City Council Meeting Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:30pm
Chamber/SAFi Plan for Arts Center Rejected at Council Beth Fann | beth@simpsonvillebanner.com Tuesday night’s City Council Meeting saw a packed house - residents and business owners turned out to support the Chamber and SAFi plans for the historic Simpsonville school building. The proposal was several months in the works and supporters spoke in favor of adoption of the plan. Here are a few of the remarks made by citizens attending the meeting: A single voice, James Ashe, voiced opposition to the plan. Roxie Kincannon, President of Simpsonville Historical Society - She stated that she received a phone call just before meeting from Rhonda Littleton, Director of First Baptist Church Child Development Center. The Center was not notified of plans to turn part of the building into a courtroom. First Baptist Simpsonville is adamantly opposed to any courtroom situation. Kincannon also pointed out Holy Cross Episcopal also has a childcare center on the next block. Kincannon also told council that the building is eligible for the Historic Register and so is the City Cemetery. If this was accomplished, Simpsonville would have four contiguous city blocks that would be on the Historic Register. This status would bring free advertising for merchants through publication in various SC tourism media. Al Futrel, SAFi board member - SAFi’s ten year relationship with the City has been positive, and the organization would like to continue. He stated that SAFi has done the best they could with the resources available to them and always with the approval and cooperation of the City.
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Butch Kirven, Greenville County Councilman - Presented the idea of a combined City-County judicial center, similar to others currently in the works, as a way to meet Simpsonville’s needs. He stated that the Arts Center was in the heart of Simpsonville, and that healthy,
vibrant, family-oriented communities are built around facilities such as these that promote family values, healthy living, citizenship, and economic vitality. Dwayne Grassie, incoming Chairman of the SAFi Board - Grassie has a short term and a long term vision for SAFi in the building to create a “world class performing arts center”. Fred Barrett, SAFi Board member spoke on the positive impact of arts in a community, both economical and educational. Wade Shealy - As outgoing SAFi Chairman, Shealy spoke on the honor in the past relationship between SAFi and City. Told of how small towns such as Newberry had turned their poor economy around by embracing and supporting the arts. (Newberry Opera House is now nationally known.) Rory Curtis, Carolina Olive Oil - spoke from a merchant’s perspective in downtown Simpsonville. Downtown businesses are struggling and there are empty stores. Supporting the arts in the School Building would be the best possible outcome. Traffic Court would not bring economic development. Curtis also suggested City might benefit from hiring an Economic Developer. Greg Carpenter, Chairman of Simpsonville Chamber Commerce Board - Supports Chamber leasing space from the City and stated that doing so would bring revenue to the City. Kevin Shockley - spoke in support of SAFi and Chamber use of the building. Glenn Staton - spoke on behalf of Andrew Staton, regarding his accomplishments and vision for the Museum and a Genealogy Room. Despite the numerous voices speaking out, a motion to table the Chamber/SAFi proposal by Taylor Graham was voted down. The next
motion, to enter negotiations to adopt the proposal, was also voted down. Councilman Matthew Gooch made a motion requesting that council vote to investigate themselves in regards to the meeting held at the Arts Center on September 26. Councilmen Gooch and Curtis were not notified of this meeting, however three councilmembers (Lawrence, Lockaby and Graham) have admitted to being present. As previously reported, this meeting could be in violation of city ordinance, and may also disregard an August opinion submitted by Attorney General Alan Wilson. The motion to investigate was upheld unanimously. Andrew Staton was still optimistic regarding the genealogy room “Although the Simpsonville City Council Meeting on Tuesday night did not go exactly as we had hoped, I am still hopeful about the future of the Simpsonville Genealogical Research Room. The genealogy room has received an overwhelming amount of support in the past few weeks (including from the Snow Campaign Chapter of the DAR, as well as members of council from both sides of Tuesday’s vote), and we are still determined to open the genealogy room as soon as possible – wherever it may be. In the meantime, we will continue advocating our cause and growing our collection of books!” Butch Kirven had this to say via email on Wednesday, “...arts, history, and Chamber of Commerce activities add value beyond a dollars and cents calculation. Smaller cities than Simpsonville have done so much more in this aspect of municipal leadership, and those cities are benefiting greatly from it.” For previous and additional coverage on the Arts Center topic, visit SimpsonvilleBanner.com
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Man Arrested, County Asks for Help Locating Other Victims Beth Kelley Fann 38-year old Kenneth “Kenny” Paul White II of 810 Donaldson Road in Greenville was charged with kidnapping, two counts of Criminal Sexual Misconduct in the first, second and third degree and multiple other charges today.
between 2013-14. The alleged victims are aged 9, 11, 12 and 13.
The charges come after an investigation into incidents that occurred in the Waterton neighborhood of Simpsonville
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White has been charged and arrested and is currently being held in the Greenville County Detention Center without bond.
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Simpsonville’s Cemeteries: Slightly Off The Beaten Path Nestled in a subdivision and an apartment complex on the west side of Simpsonville, two cemeteries can be found hidden in plain sight. These two cemeteries are clearly steeped in history, however their existence and details raise several questions. One of the more important questions is – can anyone provide the answers? The first of these cemeteries is located in the Waterton subdivision, off of Harrison Bridge Road. Near the back of the subdivision, a gravel pathway leads back to what appears to be the Bennett Family Cemetery. Simple fieldstones mark the location of several graves in the cemetery, but only two gravestones are readable: those of John T. Bennett and his wife, Elizabeth Bennett. John T. Bennett was a farmer, and according to the 1870 and 1880 censuses, the Bennett’s lived in the Fairview district of Simpsonville – indicating that they lived and farmed on the land on which they are buried. An inscription on John’s stone says “My Father – Erected by D. C. B.” Research indicates that D. C. B. stands for Decatur Curtis Bennett – John and Elizabeth’s son who fought for the Confederacy in the Civil War, then became a physician. He is buried in New Harmony Church Cemetery in Fountain Inn.
Although we know some information about John and Elizabeth Bennett, there are still a few unknown facts about this cemetery. Who are the other burials in the cemetery? Are they members of the Bennett family? Did the family have slaves that may have been buried in the cemetery? The second cemetery can be found in the apartment complex known as the Enclave at Fairview, located next to Wendy’s on Fairview Road. When compared to the Bennett Family Cemetery, this cemetery is larger and further shrouded in mystery. Behind a locked gate, this cemetery with no known name contains a multitude of trees, overgrowth and unreadable stones. Only two names in the cemetery are even partially readable, ?ncy Stokes and Edmond Payne. The Stokes grave is a puzzling one – aside from the name, the only visible writing is carved by hand and appears to say “Decr Febr”, followed by numbers on the next line that appear to read “12 1897.” Research shows people by the names of Nancy Stokes and Gincy Stokes living in the Simpsonville area during the 18th and 19th centuries, but these Stokes’ were located more on the east side of Simpsonville near Gilder Creek,
and their dates do not have any matches with what appears on the stone. Who might this mysterious Stokes be? The other readable stone is that of Edmond Payne. Unlike the Stokes grave, Payne’s is completely intact, readable, and was professionally carved bearing the dates of December 11, 1789 to July 4, 1824. Research does not show anyone by the name of Edmond Payne to have lived in Simpsonville – however an Edmond Payne does appear in Newberry in the 1820 census. The age appears to match up, suggesting this to be the same Edmond Payne. Another reference to an “Edmund Payne” in the Newberry area comes in the papers of George Summer, a prominent member of Newberry society. Simpsonville resident Amanda Hodgson has also attempted researching Mr. Payne, and believes that his stone may have been moved from a different burial site, and that he may have British origins. Who exactly was Edmond Payne? What relation – if any – do the Stokes and Payne families have? Most importantly, why is this cemetery here and who else is buried in it?
Do you know of any other small cemeteries in our area? We would love to hear about it! Anyone with any suggestions, ideas, info or helpful hints regarding local history can email them to andrew@ simpsonvillebanner.com. Special thanks to Christy Staton, Amanda Hodgson, Jan Rhodes, and the staff of the Enclave at Fairview for their help with this article!
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Re-Chartering Ceremony of Caroline S. Coleman Chapter 537 Submitted by Pam Evans The Caroline S. Coleman Chapter 537, Children of the Confederacy, was originally chartered April 8, 1959, in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, as an auxiliary to the Oliver Thompson Chapter 1850, United Daughters of the Confederacy. The chapter was very active and produced two SC Division C of C Presidents, Gordon Garrett and Henry Fulmer, and one C of C President General, Gordon Garrett. The chapter became inactive in the mid 1970’s. This year, 20142015, the opportunity has come to reactivate the Caroline S. Coleman Chapter in conjunction with the 90th anniversary celebration of the Oliver Thompson UDC Chapter. The re-chartering ceremony was held on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Fairview Presbyterian Church, Fountain Inn, SC. Mrs. Michael Leake, President of Oliver Thompson Chapter1850, welcomed everyone to the event. Mrs. Mark Evans, Chapter Director of Caroline S. Coleman Chapter 537, CofC, brought greetings and expressed appreciation to all who had a part in making the dream of re-chartering the chapter a reality. Mr. Sumter Chumley, President of Caroline S. Coleman 537, brought greetings and presided over the event. Mr. Hampton Chumley, Caroline S. Coleman Chapter Chaplain, opened the ceremony with the invocation. The Colors were presented by the 16th SC Color Guard of Honor. Mr. Jackson Tucker, SC Division CofC Custodian, served as Drummer Boy for the event. Miss Brenna Vaughan, III Vice President of Caroline S. Coleman Chapter led the Salute to the Christian Flag. Mr. Will Flint, II Vice President, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Miss Caroline Tucker, Chapter Editor, led the Salute to the SC Flag. Mr. Jackson Tucker, Chapter Custodian, led the Salute to the Confederate Flag. Miss Chandler Tucker, Chapter Vice President, presented the Children of the Confederacy Creed. Carol
Leake introduced the special guests and recognized the descendants of Caroline S. Coleman. Mrs. Edward Van Schaick, Ex-Vice President General, UDC, was unable to attend due to illness, so she sent a letter to the Chapter which was read by Past SC UDC Division President, Eloise Verdin. Mrs. Judy McCardle, SC Division CofC Director, brought greetings to the Chapter. Mr. Gordon Garrett, former member of the original Caroline S. Coleman Chapter and Past President General of the Children of the Confederacy, brought greetings to the Chapter and encouraged them to become as active as they can in chapter activities. He expressed appreciation for the opportunities and experience that he gained in the CofC and spoke of lasting friendships made in the organization. Miss Caroline Verdin, President of the SC Division, Cof C, gave a brief history of the Children of the Confederacy organization. Mr. Nicholas Dill, Chapter Historian and SC Division Historian, gave a history of the Caroline S. Coleman Chapter. Robert E. Lee’s favorite hymn, “How Firm a Foundation” was presented by the Kendall and the Neely families. Mrs. Judy McCardle recognized and welcomed all the charter members individually. She installed the officers, having each officer sign his or her name to a puzzle piece. She then had all the other members sign their names to the puzzle pieces. After collecting all the pieces, she assembled the puzzle and framed it, revealing the official symbol of the Children of the Confederacy and encouraging the members to know that each one is an important part in the formation of the new chapter. The 16th SC Color Guard of Honor retired the Colors, and everyone sang “Dixie’s Land,” accompanied by Miss Victoria Neely. Mr. Hampton Chumley pronounced the benediction. Caroline S. Coleman, for whom our C of C chapter is named, was a charter member of Oliver Thompson
UDC . She was a prolific writer from 1912-1969, as a columnist for the Greenville Piedmont and the Fountain Inn Tribune, writing about life in the South Carolina Piedmont in the 1890’s and 1900’s. She published several books, including The History of Fountain Inn, Five Petticoats on Sunday, and Away Back Then. In his memorial address at a memorial service conducted by members of the Caroline S. Coleman chapter, following Mrs. Coleman’s death in July of 1969, Gordon Garrett, past President General of the Children of the Confederacy, said, “Mrs. Coleman was a lifelong Honorary President of the SC Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and served as President of the SC Branch of the National League of American Penwomen. Her first love, though,
was always history, and in the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Children of the Confederacy she found a fertile ground in which her love could grow.” From a “Tribute to Mrs. Caroline S. Coleman,” given after her death, the following account was stated: “’Miss Caroline’ loved people and life. One of her greatest loves was for the young people of this generation. She was especially delighted in the accomplishments of the young members of the Children of the Confederacy, whose Fountain Inn Chapter bears her name.” The memory of Mrs. Coleman lives on and her work continues to inspire us. It is our great privilege, to honor her once again, as this chapter that bears her name has been re-chartered.
Some of the UDC members and CofC members in attendance at the chartering ceremony of Caroline S. Coleman Chapter 537, CofC. Photo by Ron Urso.
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SCHOOL NEWS SIMPSONVILLE ELEMENTARY October 20th thru the 24th is RED RIBBON WEEK, students can support this by participating Monday - Team up against Drugs- Wear gear from your favorite team Tuesday - Don’t get mixed up in Drugs Wear mismatched clothes Wednesday - Put a Cap on Drugs - Wear a hat Thursday - We’re too Bight for Drugs - Wear RED Friday - Our School is Drug Free - Wear your class T shirt Every day, the homeroom with the most participation will earn a POPSICLE PARTY!!
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WEEK 8 SCHEDULE:
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Hillcrest vs. Laurens (H)
Mauldin 45 Mann 7
October 30th - Report cards go home Nov 3rd - PTA Board Meeting 12:30pm
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Mauldin vs. Riverside (H) Woodmont vs. Easley (A)
We will kick off the cookie dough fundraiser on October 22. All students will attend an assembly sponsored by Duke Power on October 27. Activities for Red Ribbon Week will take place the week of October 27.
Greenwood 44 Woodmont 6
Spirit Night at Stevie B’s will be on Oct. 28.
Send us your news to info@simpsonvillebanner.com Lady Mavs Volleyball recognized senior players Courtney Miller and Corrine WIllmendinger at Senior Night last week. The Mavs topped the Byrnes Lady Rebels 3-0.
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HHS Theater to Debut Oliver Twisted Beth Kelley Fann The Hillcrest High School Theatre Department is in it’s infancy, but the talent on the stage is anything but. Around 30 students have been focused on a production of “Oliver Twisted” since the first bell rang back in August.
two weeks prior to the debut performance.
The performance is significant because it won’t just be on a Simpsonville stage. They group will travel to Aiken, SC next month to represent HHS in the South Carolina Theatre Association’s Convention. The event runs November 6-9 and the group is scheduled to perform on the first day. They will be staying adjacent to the Woodmont High Theater Group - a great opportunity to socialize with their peers and enjoy other student performances.
A comedy, Oliver Twisted borrows character names from classic Charles Dickenson novels, and drops them into a humor-filled “Dick Tracy” setting. The choice by Janssen was a good one married with the dedication and youth of the performers. Clever puns and almost-slapstick humor bring laughter and engage the audience from the start.
This group of actors is directed by Todd Janssen, a graduate of the University of Minnesota, Morris, with a BA in Theatre Arts. New to Hillcrest, the teacher brings a youthful energy and experience to the department. His motivated attitude was visible in his students, who had nailed their roles almost
The debut of Oliver Twisted at home is on October 24th and will repeat on the 25th. Tickets are available at the door and the doors will open at 7 pm.
“You’re ready for people - that’s all you need,” Janssen told his students after they completed a full dress rehearsal on Wednesday.
“It’s all about an exaggerated sense of self,” Janssen said. And the performers pull off this notion well.
The department does not receive a budget from the school district and relies on community support for performances. The current
production was sponsored by Lowes in Simpsonville and will be supported by ticket sales. The next performance will be “Little Shop of Horrors” and Janssen will be hiring a choreographer and sound crew for that production. They are also in need of future sponsors and volunteers. Interested parties can contact Todd Janssen at
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The cast of Oliver Twisted are as follows:
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Second Annual Upstate Harvest Moon Festival Kicks Off The Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the return of the city’s traditional festival, known as the Upstate Harvest Moon Festival. Beginning this year, the festival has moved to October, and will be a celebration of local merchants and vendors with an overall focus on healthy living and community pride. The Chamber made the decision to change the date as a result of community feedback. The festival will be a weekend of carnival rides, food and craft vendors, car show, and various attractions. Join us for this fun and folksy Festival of Fine Art, Antiques, Crafts, Furniture,
Home Decor & More. Come see Artisan and Chef Demonstrations, an eating competition, Live Entertainment & Fall Festivities. Enjoy all of this while sampling a locally grown selection from one of our fantastic food vendors, and sipping a craft beer. The Upstate Harvest Moon Festival partnered with the Golden Strip Emergency Relief & Resource Agency (GSERRA) as the event’s 2014 charitable partner. The Festival promotes GSERRA’s mission and services in the community and will raise funds for their initiatives.
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Upstate Harvest Moon Festival: Saturday Saturday, October 18 10:00am – 11:00pm Downtown Simpsonville Simpsonville Library - Firefighters Thursday, October 23 10:00am – 11:00am 626 NE Main Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681 Drive Thru Flu Shot Clinic at Hillcrest Memorial Hospital Thursday, October 23 4:00pm – 6:00pm 729 Southeast Main Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681 Simpsonville Museum: Living History Day Saturday, October 25 10:00am – 5:00pm 110 Academy St, Simpsonville, SC 29681 Fall Festival - Clear Springs Baptist Church Saturday, October 25 6:00pm – 8:30pm 301 Bethany Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29681 Judas Priest Redeemer of Souls Tour Sunday, October 26 7:30pm – 10:30pm Charter Ampitheatre 861 SE Main Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681
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Fountain Inn Music Club: What Does Music Mean to You? Jenny Clark | jenny@simpsonvillebanner.com There’s a bond most everyone shares no matter their age, location, background, beliefs, lifestyle. Music transcends all these things to resonate for each of us in a meaningful way, whether we are performing it, enjoying it, or studying it, and sometimes when we’re not even aware of it.
could not imagine my life without music and am thankful I don’t have to. Even though my hearing is failing, it is in my head forever—I hear it internally, though not always as well in the real world.
It’s a powerful thing, music, across every demographic. Groups around the world, both formal and casual, seek to preserve its importance and keep it glowing at the center of our circles of society, and we all benefit in some way from those efforts. Our own Fountain Inn Music Club exists in just that spirit and is celebrating 76 years of steady service to the town.
Cathy Holford, Simpsonville, SC: I remember way long ago, before allergies ruined me, singing in choir and a dear friend said that our songs were prayers and so they are. Even with secular music, there is often a divine spark that makes you realize that humans are a really unique animal indeed.
American composer Aaron Copland wrote, “To stop the flow of music would be like the stopping of time itself, incredible and inconceivable.” How would you characterize music’s role in your life? When asked recently, Banner friends responded with the following: Linda Brashier, Simpsonville, SC: Music, like all of the creative arts, can speak to the soul in ways that ordinary words cannot. It also enhances a sense of community. There is rarely a school day when I don’t use it to teach a lesson, cause one to think, or just experience emotion. Lizzie Berry Clark, Simpsonville, SC: Different artists or albums seem to be the soundtrack of various stages and phases of life. Harriett Dease, Fountain Inn, SC: Sometimes music speaks to me more than the sermon at church. God tells us to make music and a joyful noise. Cindy Judd, Greenville, SC: Being part of a music program in schools not only teaches discipline and being an integral part of a whole, but also a better understanding of math. Cathleen Buchanan, Fountain Inn, SC: I
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Teresa Noble, Gray Court, SC: It lifts my soul, calms me down, peps me up, aids my worship, assists my creativity.
Margaret Kenney, Fountain Inn, SC: The love of music creates a strong bond among everyone. Gerry Wondrak, West Yellowstone, MT: Since picking up an accordion 65 years ago, sharing music has been my primary means of expressing myself. I’ve been teaching music for over 50 years and feel like I’ve never worked a day in my life. Cheryl Anne Pelicano, Fountain Inn, SC: One of my children has cried whenever he hears a song in a minor key, since he was a very small baby. It is a visceral response that he exhibited from really, no age, and still to this day. Bethany Gillette, Euclid, OH: I think music is such a huge part of society...for a lot of people, the music they listen to defines them, helps them determine what they have in common with another person. There’s an instant bond with people who like the same music as you, particularly if you like something that’s not as popular/ familiar. With music in common, people gather who might not otherwise have met or spent time together, resulting in the creation and strengthening of social ties. Established in 1898, the National Continued on Page 19
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10.17-10.30 Unplugged at the Younts Center: Craig Morgan Saturday, October 18 7:30pm – 9:00pm Younts Center for Performing Arts Fountain Inn Museum Presents: Honoring Our WWII Heroes— Jim Long Tuesday, October 21 7:00pm – 8:30pm Fountain Inn History Museum At the Library: Storytime Wednesday, October 22 10:30am – 11:00am Kerry Ann Younts Culp Library Fountain Inn History Museum Gala 2014 Thursday, October 23 5:30pm – 8:00pm Fountain Inn Merchants Present: Zombie Night/Dance Party Friday, October 24 6:30pm – 9:00pm Main Street , Fountain Inn, SC 29644 At the Library: Wire Jewelry Saturday, October 25 10:00am – 11:00am Kerry Ann Younts Culp Library Fountain Inn Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks I, Greig With Caleb Borick, piano Saturday, October 25 7:30pm – 8:30pm At the Pavilion: Hot Dog Fund Raiser for Two FIPD Officers in Need Sunday, October 26 2:00pm – 5:00pm Fountain Inn Farmers Market Pavilion At the Library: Spooktacular Stories Wednesday, October 29 10:30am – 11:00am Kerry Ann Younts Culp Library At the Library: Online Holiday Shopping Thursday, October 30 6:30pm – 8:00pm Kerry Ann Younts Culp Library
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Texans approve a resolution creating the Texas Rangers on this day in 1835. The Rangers are charged with guarding the frontier between the Brazos and Trinity Rivers. Although this corps of armed and mounted lawmen is created and sanctioned by the government, it is made up of civilians who will furnish their own horses and weapons until many years later.
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That famous boundary known as the MasonDixon line is drawn at a northern latitude of 39 degrees and 43 minutes by surveyors Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon. The year is 1767. Because of a boundary dispute, they were hired by the Calvert and Penn families to survey the land between Pennsylvania and Maryland as well as the area that will become the states of Delaware and West Virginia.
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The American Revolution comes to an end on this day in 1781 when British General Charles Cornwallis surrenders in Yorktown, Virginia. This American political ideal which George Washington called “The Great Experiment” officially begins. Many years later, Paul Johnson, contemporary English historian, will write, “The great American republican experiment is a human achievement without parallel.”
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The year is 1944 when General Douglas MacArthur wades ashore on the Philippine island of Leyte after being forced to flee in 1942. In a radio broadcast, he declares, “People of the Philippines, I have returned!” MacArthur was later awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his valiant defense of the Philippines.
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Sergeant Edward Younger selects the casket containing the body of the first “Unknown Soldier”. It is 1921 and the bodies of four unidentified American servicemen killed on the Western Front have been transported from four battleground cemeteries in France to a small French town. Younger decides to use a spray of white roses to mark the chosen casket. The official account states Younger “entered the chamber in which the bodies of the four Unknown Soldiers lay, circled the caskets three times, then silently placed the flowers on the third casket from the left. He faced the body, stood at attention and saluted.” The casket was inscribed with the words “An Unknown American who gave his life in the World War”, shipped to America and buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
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FLASHBACK Music, Continued from page 15 across the country as they work to provide opportunities for music appreciation and education. The South Carolina Federation of Music Clubs (SCFMC), founded in 1920, includes 30 senior clubs and 65 junior clubs that meet monthly for musical programs and to plan for efforts as suggested by the National Federation. A member of the NFMC and SCFMC, the Fountain Inn Music Club was founded in 1938. The group is a deeply rooted part of the town’s history while reflecting today’s Fountain Inn and sharing an interest in its future; some families have participated for generations, but there are plenty of “non-natives” aboard. Members meet each month to enjoy performances by local musicians and to work together to promote musical talent in the area. The group seeks to increase membership and involvement and to raise more money for local scholarships, which are given annually to deserving students.
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The Younts Center for Performing Arts Summer Camps for Music and Musical Theater: Four students Two Music Club fundraising events are coming up: This year’s Musical Chairs event will be held next Tuesday, October 21st, at 6:30 pm at Fox Run Country Club. There is a rotating card game for prizes, but it’s not necessary to be a skilled player. Tickets for prize baskets and sandwiches, cookies, and sodas will be available for $1 each. The Music Club members thank the local business community for their
generous contribution of prizes. If you’d like to support Musical Chairs by attending on the 21st and/or by donating prizes for raffle baskets, please contact Club President Janet Price at janetprice@juno.com by Saturday, October 18th. The popular annual Tour of Homes will be held on December 14th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm to raise money for scholarships. The club would like to add two more homes to this year’s tour; if you are interested in putting your home on the tour circuit, please contact Janet Price at janetprice@juno.com for more information. The community can support the Music Club’s efforts through tax-deductible contributions and by attending fundraisers and programs. The Fountain Inn Music Club is chartered for 39 active members and currently has 28. Those who are interested in joining as a means of serving the community, enjoying and promoting local talent, and building friendships with fellow music lovers are invited to ask a current member to submit their name for membership. Meetings are usually held at 7:00 pm on the third Thursday of the month from May to September at Fountain Inn Presbyterian Church, Trinity Methodist Church, or the Younts Center for Performing Arts. How would you characterize music in your own experience? If it’s something you can’t imagine life without, consider supporting or joining the Fountain Inn Music Club in its efforts to keep the music playing generation after generation, and you’ll add another note to the symphony of human connection
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OBITUARIES Dorothy Burnette Vaughn Dorothy Burnette Vaughn, 93, widow of Claude Pinkney Vaughn, went home to be with the Lord October 11, 2014. A native of Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late Arch P. and Clarice Smith Burnette. She was a long-time member of Laurel Baptist Church She was retired from JP Stevens Inc. and was a homemaker. Surviving are a daughter, Jacquelyn V. Butler, of Mauldin; a son Steve B. Vaughn and his wife Mattie, of Mauldin; three grandchildren, Lori Griswold and husband Robert, of Piedmont, Julie Vaughn, of Charleston, and Michael P. Vaughn and wife Tina, of Galax, VA, and three great-grandchildren, Kali and Kaylee Griswold and Chloe R. Vaughn.
Kathy Beck Lyman In loving memory of Kathy Ann Beck, of Lyman, born October 19, 1965 and died on Monday, October 13, 2014. She was a devoted wife and mother. Kathy is survived by her husband, Randy Beck; two daughters, Morgan Beck and Heather Hughes Foster; a sister, Terry Grett; four brothers, Johnny Ray Raines, Tim Raines, Randy Raines, and Ricky Raines; and three grandchildren, Bryson, Layla, and Ella Foster. A Memorial Service was held Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 2:00 pm at Trilogy Christian Fellowship Church in Inman. Receiving of family and friends followed at the family’s residence. Heritage Funeral Home assisted the family. heritage-funeral.com
Teresa “Skipper” Hamilton Richardson Mauldin Teresa “Skipper” Hamilton Richardson, 74, of Mauldin, widow of M. O. “Rick” Richardson, died Monday, October 13, 2014. Born in Ponca City, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late William David Hamilton and Agnes Estell Rexroat Hamilton. Teresa had served as an attorney with the US Immigration Service. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a son, William Eric Richardson; a sister, Nancy “Jickey” Howard; and two nieces, Randi Leshane Durfree and Teresa Harkins. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kitten Action Team, P.O. Box 621, Fountain Inn, SC 29644.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Whitner Burnette, and two sisters, Lucy Burnette and Kate Putman.
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The funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast, with visitation prior from 1:00 p.m. until 1:45 p.m.
Joan Wilson, of Laurens, died Saturday, October 11, 2014.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com.
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Burial followed in Woodlawn Memorial Park. The family would like to thank the staff of NHC of Mauldin and Caris Hospice for their compassionate care of their mother. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Laurel Baptist Church, 2331 Laurens Road, Greenville, SC 29607. The family will be at the home of her son, 105 Lanceway Drive, Mauldin. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com.
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