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cycling Unit, Thursdays, 7 a.m. - noon, old Searcy Mill parking lot, Hwy. 108, Co-lumbus.

Thursday Men’s Prayer Breakfast meeting Dec. 16, 8 a.m. at T.J’s Cafe, 456 S. Trade St., Tryon.

NCDMV Driver’s Li-cense van, three Thursdays this month, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., in front of Columbus Post Office. Check www.nc-dot.gov/dmv/office_locations for schedule. This month, Dec. 9, 16 and 23.

The Meeting Place Senior Center, Thursday activities include ceramics, 9:30 a.m. 828-894-0001.

Saluda Center, Thursday activities: knitting group, 9:30 a.m.; gentle Yin Yoga 5:30 p.m., Saluda Center. 828-749-9245.

Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free.

Saluda Public Library, Bouncing Babies and Tod-

Campobello man arrested on larceny, other charges after high-speed chase Columbus police involved in I-26 chase through Polk by Leah Justice

A Campobello man was ar-rested Monday night, Dec. 13 after a high-speed chase on I-26 through Polk County.

The chase began in Boiling

Springs, S.C., where Travis Neal Biggerstaff, 32, of Campobello, S.C. is accused of stealing a white 2002 GMC Si-erra truck. He was also wanted on outstanding felony warrants.

Biggerstaff eluded South Carolina deputies and traveled up I-26 into Polk

County. Columbus police officers Jason Case and Nicholas Stott, who were pa-trolling in the same vehicle, took over the chase at 8:43 p.m.

Stott said Bigger-staff was driving 100 to 110 m.p.h.

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Here’s a list of upcoming meetings and events for area nonprofit community and governmental organizations:


Anne Britton, retiring Polk County clerk of court, poses with Polk County Planner Cathy Ruth. (photo by Leah Justice)

Many chiefs, one good IndianPolk clerk Anne Britton retiresby Leah Justice

After working for four county managers and 12 county commissioners, Polk County Clerk of Court Anne Britton has retired.

Britton, who worked her last day on Friday, Dec. 10 was honored during the county’s annual Christmas party held at Tryon Estates.

“You have eased my way,” commissioner Cindy Walker told Britton at the clerk's last board of commission-ers meeting Monday, Dec. 6. “I’m a better woman for knowing you.”

Walker said she was sworn into office just eight days after her mother passed away, and Britton was there to comfort her and gather materials she needed to run


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Today: Cloudy, with 60 percent chance of rain/freezing rain. High 44, low 40.

Friday: Cloudy, with 20 percent chance of rain. High 49, low 37.

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dlers in Tow, Thursdays, 10 a.m.

Landrum Library, Lap Babies, Thursdays, 10 a.m.; storytime, 10:30 a.m.

Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise classes Thursdays, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym.

Rotary Club of Tryon, meets every Thursday at noon at Tryon Presbyterian Church on Harmon Field Road.

Al-Anon: Foothills Come to Believe, Thursdays, 7 p.m., Polk Wellness Center, 801 W. Mills St., Suite A, Columbus.

Mill Spring VFW Post 10349, Bingo, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. (year round). 828-894-5098.

Landrum Lions Club will hold regular and board meeting Thursday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Depot.

AA’s Sobriety and Beyond, Thursdays, 8-9 p.m., Immacu-late Conception Roman Catho-lic Church, 1024 W. Main St., Forest City. 828-863-1313.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Thursdays, 8 p.m., Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 150 Melrose Ave., Tryon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Thursdays, 8 p.m., CooperRiis, Mill Spring. 828-859-7099.

Friday

The Meeting Place Senior Center Friday activities in-clude Movie Matinee, 10 a.m. Bin-go, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001.

Saluda Center Friday events: chair exercise, 10 a.m.; Game Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Seniors on Sobriety (SOS) AA Meeting, Fridays at noon, Polk County Chamber of Commerce Building, 2753 Lynn Rd. (Hwy 108), Tryon. 828-894-0293.

Tryon Toy Makers Museum open Friday 2 - 6 p.m. and Satur-day 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 43 E. How-ard St., Tryon. 828-290-6600.

Youth Chess Club, at Morn-ing Glory Farm every other Fri-day afternoon after school. Can provide some transportation from Middle School. Younger children and adults welcome. Lynne Par-sons, coordinator 894-5595, Dr. Brian Crissy, chess coach. Next meeting, Friday, Nov. 12.

American Legion Post 250 weekly Bingo games, Fridays, 7 p.m., 43 Depot St., Tryon. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Smoke-free.

SaTurdayPolk County Historical

Association Museum, open Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 60 Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free.

Upstairs Artspace will con-tinue its annual holiday craft show, “Presents of Art,” through Dec. 24. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 828-859-2828.

MondayPolk County Mobile Recy-

cling Unit, Mondays, Harmon Field/Tryon, 7 a.m. - noon.

Saluda Center, Monday ac-tivities include line dancing at 12:30 p.m. For more information visit Saluda.com.

The Meeting Place Senior Center, Monday activities in-clude senior fitness, 11 a.m., Bingo or bead class, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001.

Christian Fellowship Lun-cheon, TJ’s Cafe, Tryon, Mon-days except holidays, noon - 1 p.m.; food, fellowship and dis-cussion of relevant issues; inter-denominational. 859-5051.

Chess Club, Mondays, 12:30 p.m., recreation room, LaurelHurst

Apartments, Columbus. Open to anyone in community. 894-3336.

Al Anon: Green Creek meets at the Green Creek Community Center Mondays, 6 p.m., 828-817-6675.

Male Anger Management Intervention/Education Pro-gram, Mondays, 6-7:30 p.m., Steps to HOPE. 894-2340.

Green Greek Community Center Christian Wisdom Cir-cle for friends and families of alcoholics/addicts, Monday 7:15 p.m. 828-817-6675.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays, 8 p.m., Columbus Presbyterian Church.

TueSdayPolk County Mobile Re-

cycling Unit, Tuesdays, Ozone Drive and Hwy. 176, Saluda, 7 a.m. - noon.

Polk County Transportation Authority makes a regular trip to Hendersonville on the first and third Tuesday of each month. 894-8203.

Hospice of the Carolina Foot-hills, We Care informal social group for women coping with loss. Open to newcomers, Tuesdays, 9 a.m. at TJ’s Cafe in Tryon. Shan-non Slater, 828-894-7000.

The Meeting Place Senior Center Tuesday activities in-clude ceramics, 9:30 a.m.; art class, 10 a.m., Bingo or movie, 12:30 p.m. 828-894-0001.

Polk County Historical Association Museum, open Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 60

Walker St., Columbus, lower level. Free.

Saluda Center, Bridge, Tues-days, 10 a.m., chair exercise, 2:30 p.m. 828-749-9245. For more activities, email [email protected] or visit www.saluda.com.

Polk County Library, Pre-school Storytime, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Free. All area children and caregivers welcome. Care-giver must remain with child.

Green Creek Community Center, Zumba exercise classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in gym.

Cracker Barrel, 1 p.m. Tues-days, conference room, Congre-gational Church.

Hospice of the Carolina Foothills’ annual Tree of Life Celebration will be held Tuesday, Dec. 14 from 5-6 p.m. at the Smith Phayer Hospice House in Landrum. Contact Diane Nelson at 828-894-7000 or 800-617-7132 or [email protected].

Al-Anon Family Group meets Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Saluda Senior Center, 64 Greenville Street, Saluda, one half block off Main Street (U.S. Hwy. 176 S.), 828-749-2251 (Saluda) or 1-800-286-1326.

WedneSdaySaluda Senior Center, power

yoga class, Wednesdays, 6:15 a.m. 828-749-9245.

Polk County Mobile Recy-cling Unit, Wednesdays, Fire Department in Green Creek, 7

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James D. McKee, p. 6

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Polk County Manager Ryan Whitson presents Polk County Clerk to the Board Anne Britton with a framed and signed photograph of commisssioners she worked with since 2002. Britton retired last week after working with the county since 2002. (photo by Leah Justice)

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the meetings as she took over immediately as chair.

“Anne Britton, a true minis-ter’s wife,” Walker said.

Commissioners all agreed Britton was an exceptional clerk to the board.

“You set the standard of clerk,” said commissioner Ted Owens. “I never called when you weren’t willing to help. You treated me just as equal as the others. You served all five commissioners.”

Commissioner chair Ray Gasperson said at the Christmas party that Britton has been a remarkable clerk to the board. He said she handled all the clerk duties, but also took care of so many other details.

“She has really set the stan-dard,” said Gasperson. “Thank you for being all that and so much more.”

Britton began working for the county as an administrative

assistant in the county man-ager’s office in 2002. She was promoted to clerk to the board in 2004 and was also named the assistant county manager and human resource officer.

“It’s been a great opportunity to work with great Polk County employees and commission-ers,” Britton said. “I’m proud of the accomplishments each of the boards have made. I’m going to miss all the employees who have grown to be my close friends.”

“As ya’ll know, Anne Britton is heading to the house today,” said Polk County Manager Whitson. “We will miss you very much.”

Whitson says in his opinion, Britton was the best clerk to the board in all of North Carolina’s 100 counties.

“Her knowledge and exper-tise will be greatly missed,” said Whitson.

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ExEcutrix's noticEHaving qualified on the 24th day of

November, 2010, as Executrix of the Estate of Mary B. shElton, deceased, late of Polk County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned Executrix on or before the 2nd day of March, 2011, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

This the 2nd day of December, 2010.Karol A. Fisher, ExecutrixEstate of Mary B. Shelton9701 Old Cannon Rd.Richmond, VA 23237R. Anderson HaynesAttorney at LawP.O. Box 100Tryon, NC 28782adv. 12/2,9,16,23

managers Ken Windley, Karim Shihata, Michael Talbert and the current manager, Ryan Whitson. She also worked for several county commissioners from both the Democratic and the Republican parties, as well as two independent commis-sioners.

Last Friday, the county pre-sented Britton a framed and

signed photograph taken re-cently with almost every com-missioner Britton worked with over the years, as well as former county attorney Tom Hix.

Commissioners she worked for included the late Bill Mc- Kaig, Jesse Foy, Jack Lin-gafelter, Kim Talbot, Harry Denton, Tommy Melton, War-ren Watson, Ted Owens, Tom Pack, Gasperson, Renée Mc-Dermott and Walker.

Britton said she and her husband, Hayden Britton, a Presbyterian minister who is still working part-time at the Tryon Presbyterian Church, plan to travel. Britton said first she plans to take a break.

Britton is originally from Knoxville, Tenn., and lived in Pennsylvania and New Jersey before coming to Polk County. She said she knew this area when she was younger. She used to come to Tryon with her high school Pony Club and rode horses and stayed at the Oak Hall Hotel.

Commissioners promoted former administrative assistant Beth Fehrmann last week to clerk to the board. Fehrmann was sworn in as clerk this week and took over the duties on Monday.

Anne Britton (right) at the Polk County employee Christmas party last Friday that also honored her retirement. Britton is pictured with Polk County Transportation Director Jewell Carswell, who was also recognized for 30 years of service with Polk County. (photo by Leah Justice)

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Facebook taking applications tomorrow in Forest City for 150 electrical jobs

Rosendin Electric, the pri-mary electrical contractor for the Facebook facility to be con-structed in Rutherford County, will hold an “industry night” tomorrow at 6 p.m.

The contractor, which will be the largest employer on the site, said it will hire 120-150 people in the electrical trades, from qualified electricians to “ditch diggers.”

Applicants should come to Rosendin’s triple-wide con-struction trailer at construction gate #2 on the Facebook site, at 1271 Old Caroleen Road in Forest City, N.C.

“Rosendin is looking for hard working, conscientious, quality employees who either are quali-fied electricians, or who want to learn the profession,” said Rick Austin, executive director of the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce. “Rosendin will train the right people and will also

provide workers with proper certifications, so that they can bring those skills that they learn on the Facebook site, to other future employ-ers once the Fa-cebook project is complete. I would encour-a g e a n y o n e who wants to apply to show up on Thurs-day night to the Rosendin construction trailer.”

On Tuesday Dec. 14, Aus-tin met with the senior project managers for Rosendin. They discussed ways to ensure electri-cal jobs for Rutherford County residents, union questions and the difficulty of applicants hav-ing to travel to Asheville in order to be interviewed.

After the meeting, Austin said he was assured by Rosendin management that no one had to join a union in order to be em-

ployed on the job site, and that as of Tues-day, no one would be re-quired to travel to Asheville to apply for the electrical jobs in Rutherford County.

“The folks from Rosendin were great peo-ple and seem

sincerely interested in hiring as many qualified people from Rutherford County as possible. However, our people need to apply for those jobs, and now that traveling to Asheville is no longer required, this will make it much easier to do so.”

Want to apply? What: Rosendin Electric 'industry night'

When: Dec. 16, 6 p.m.

Where: Rosendin Electric's trailer, construction gate #2 on the Facebook site, 1271 Old Caroleen Rd., Forest City, NC

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a.m. - noon.The Meeting Place Senior

Center, Wednesday activities include Tai Chi, 9 a.m.; ceram-ics, 9:30 a.m.; Italian Club Meet-ing (Buon Giorno), 10 a.m.; senior fitness, 10 a.m. bingo or bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Medication

Assistance Program, 9 a.m. - noon. 828-894-0001.

Saluda Center, Wednesday activities, Trash Train, dominoes game, 10 a.m., gentle Yin Yoga 12:30 p.m. 828-749-9245.

Tryon Kiwanis Club meets Wednesdays, noon, Congre-gational Church, 210 Melrose Ave., Tryon.

P a r k i n s o n ’ s S u p p o r t

Group, third Wednesday each month, 1:30 p.m., large meeting room at Landrum Library, 864-457-2824. All welcome.

Please submit Curb Reporter items in writing at least two days prior to publication. Items must include a name and telephone number of a contact person. Items will be printed in order by date of event, as space allows.

Henderson County police officials laid spike strips at exit 49A toward Hendersonville, ac-cording to Stott, but the driver took the Bat Cave exit and fled toward Edneyville. Police lost

sight of the vehicle around the Justice Academy in Edneyville, Stott said.

Biggerstaff was arrested Tues-day morning during a traffic stop near California Avenue and Asheville Highway in Spartan-burg County, according to the Spartanburg County Sheriff ’s

Office.He faces one count of grand

larceny and three counts of re-ceiving stolen goods in South Carolina.

According to Stott, he also faces other charges in Polk Coun-ty, including felony fleeing to elude arrest, felony possession of


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Account set up for donations to help Johnsons after fireby Leah Justice

People wishing to help the William and Nancy Johnson family following a house fire over the weekend can do so by donating at First Citizen’s Bank locations in North Carolina.

The Johnson house, located at 525 East Howard Street in Tryon caught fire last Satur-day night, Dec. 11. Local fire departments contained the fire, but extensive damage was done to the interior and major repairs are needed.

The Tryon Fire Department said the initial investigation

points to a space heater as the cause of the blaze.

According to family member Sarah Miller, the Johnsons used to carry homeowner’s insurance but had to drop it recently after William Johnson lost his job.

Miller said the Polk County Chapter of the American Red Cross gave the Johnsons about $200 for food, but she said the family is in desperate need of money to repair the house.

Donations can be made to the Nancy Johnson Fire Fund at any First Citizen’s Bank in North Carolina.

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James D. McKeeJames D. McKee, 68, passed

away peacefully at his home in Saluda Tuesday morning, Dec. 14, 2010.

Born in Anderson County, SC, he was the son of the late Jesse Logan McKee and Carrie Gibson McKee.

He received his degree in elec-trical engineering from Clemson University. Before retiring to Sa-luda in 2008, he had lived in Flor-ence, AL for 43 years. He was employed by Reynolds Metals for 18 years and was the owner/operator of Alabama Electric Motor Service for 25 years.

He was a member of Saluda United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Edna Huntsing-er McKee of Saluda; his children, David McKee and wife, Judy, of

ObituariesPlainville, MA, and Betsy Dixon and husband, Chris, of Arden; his brother, Richard McKee and wife, Holly, of Tryon; and grandchildren, Brigid and Chloe McKee of Plainville, MA, Caro-line McKee of Cincinnati, OH, and Logan Dixon of Arden.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010 at Saluda United Method-ist Church. The Reverend Rob Parsons will officiate. Burial will be private. Following the service the family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Al-len Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731, for the wonderful care he received from their hospice staff.

To sign the online register book, please visit www.shuler-funeralhome.com.

Shuler Funeral Home is assist-ing the family with arrangements.

Klatte servicesMemorial services for Edward

P. Klatte, who died Dec. 3, 2010, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, 2010 in the Episcopal

Obituaries Church of the Holy Cross, Tryon, with Rev. Dr. Michael Doty of-ficiating.

An online guest register is available at www.mcfarlandfu-neralchapel.com.

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On Saturday, Nov. 27, Chester Damron, renowned “Abraham Lincoln Impressionist,” appeared at the Tryon Seventh-day Ad-ventist Church for the worship service as well as the evening service. To the delight of his audi-ence, he revealed a unique ability to bring “Abe Lincoln” to life.

Damron has performed as “The Abraham Lincoln Impres-sionist” across the United States and in the far east for the past 36 years. Damron says one of his most memorable experiences was at the invitation of President Ronald Reagan’s administration to appear as “Abraham Lincoln” in an historical American musi-cal Thanksgiving program at Constitution Hall in Washington, DC, in November of 1983. In this production Damron appeared as the only amateur actor with 27 professional actors.

Currently, Damron’s other

interests include the role of Uncle Dan with Aunt Carol in “The Story Hour,” presenting programs in the public and private sectors for school children and bringing the many-faceted qualities of “Abe Lincoln” to life.

Damron, now living in North Carolina, has spent 15 years as a missionary in Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore. There he served as a pastor, teacher, radio personal-ity, college president, pilot and a Bible school director.

For the last 25 years, Damron has served as hospital chaplain in Florida and in hospitals overseas. He now continues an active min-istry in radio and personal appear-ances as “The Abraham Lincoln Impressionist” to bring to life this beloved president to both adults and children of all ages.

You may contact Damron at [email protected] or 269-313-4200.

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The Catfish Brothers will play this Friday, Dec. 17, at Historic Ward’s Grill in Saluda.

Brandon Turner is a guitarist who has made a name for himself regionally with different projects, including solo performances in Saluda. Joe Little (or Catfish Joe, as he’s known at Ward’s) is a multi-instrumentalist who, as half of The Catfish Brothers, plays dobro.

Joe also performs often in Saluda at The Wine Cellar at The Saluda Inn and together, they have performed at Frank & Amy’s Front Porch Coffee Bar, The Purple Onion, The Wine Cellar, and as part of The Saluda Arts and Music Festival.

The show this Friday at His-toric Ward’s Grill will begin at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m. for dinner.

For information and reserva-tions, call Judy Ward at 828-749-2321.


Bridge lessons to begin Jan. 11

A series of lessons for ex-perienced bridge players will begin on Monday, January 10, at the Tryon Youth Center at 9:30 a.m. These lessons will end on February 21.

Some commonly used con-ventions will be taught and new conventions that are considered helpful will be introduced. All conventions will be introduced with practice hands.

To be included in these class-es, call the teacher, Sally Jo Carter, at 828-859-6780.

Beginning lessons will begin on January 11.


Oak Grove Baptist Christmas programs Dec. 19

Oak Grove Baptist Church will present its Christmas pro-grams on Sunday, Dec. 19. The adult choir cantanta, “Behold Emmanuel,” will be at 11 a.m. and the children’s Christmas program, “Were You There,” will be at 6 p.m.

Food and fellowship will fol-low. Everyone is invited. Lynn Stewart is pastor.


Holy Cross presents holiday musical programs

The sanctuary of Holy Cross Episcopal Church is coming alive with music of the season. Up-coming musical programs are:

• Sunday, Dec. 19, 10:30 a.m., Advent Lessons and Carols;

• Friday, Dec. 24, 5:30 p.m., Christmas Eve Service, Holy Eucharist Rite II;

• Friday, Dec. 24, 10:00 p.m., Christmas Eve Service, Holy Eucharist Rite II

Musicians at the three ser-vices include Wendy Dono-van and Wanda May, sopranos; Wendy Donovan, flute; Colleen Fowler, Ashley Guice, and Jes-sica Stewart, violinists; the Holy Cross Choir; and the Holy Cross Handbells.

All are invited to attend these worship services. Call the church office for more information, 828-859-9741.



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Morris ornaments from 1991 - 2010 are on display and on sale at Tryon fine arts Center (TfaC). for 20 years, these original designs have helped support the operations and programming at TfaC. Marianne Carruth (above), customer service representative and arts in education coordinator, will tell you which years are sold out and which ones are still available. TfaC is located at 34 Melrose avenue, next to lanier library. (photos submitted)

Morris ornaMents on display at tryon fine arts Center


Letter to the Editor

Correcting “The Dark Corner” factsTo the Editor:

My name is Beverly Plumley Powers.

It has been quite a while since I wrote the column, “Back in Them Thar’ Hills.”

This past year, I have been asked many questions about old stories that I wrote as well as oth-ers to which I have no answers yet. Thus, for the past several months, I have been doing serious writing and research again.

A couple of years ago, I dis-covered that I made a mistake in the Feb. 2, 2003 article titled, “From a vacation spot to a work-ing farm,” which was part of a series about the Gov. Benjamin Franklin Perry estate. I wrote that a person recounted she was told many years ago a Hamilton family purchased the Perry sum-mer house.

This person told me she be-lieves W. M. and Susan Durham (known as William or Bill and Granny Sus) purchased the farm from the Hamiltons. That was incorrect. I should have gone to the Greenville County Courthouse and researched it for myself before publishing it. The truth is that Gov. Benjamin Franklin Perry sold many properties in Greenville County in the 1800s as B. F. Perry. B. F. sold Glencoe (presently located on Dug Hill Road) to Marcus Durham on Dec. 31, 1880 (Greenville County Register of Deeds, Page 184). Marcus Durham sold the house and property to his brother, Wil-liam Durham, on Nov. 21, 1883 (Greenville County Register of Deeds, Page 789).

When I wrote my columns, if I made mistakes and discovered

them, I always acknowledged them. However, I wasn’t always wrong. I stated my ancestors were English, Scottish, Irish and Cherokee. I may be wrong about the Irish, but not about the others. There are experts that claim that the European ancestors of folks from Dark Corner only came from England. That is not true. The Campbell, Earl, Lindsey and Ross families definitely came from Scotland. Let me tell you two stories.

I was told this story in the late 1970s by a gentleman in Ten-nessee who was researching the Campbell family history.

The Campbells were famous, powerful, prosperous, whiskey makers in Scotland. Every time the king sent his soldiers to col-lect taxes from the Campbells, the Campbells shot them all. Finally, the king paid the Campbells to leave Scotland. There were Camp-bells in Dark Corner who were excellent moonshiners. I know someone who in his time was among the best, because he was an apprentice of Campbell.

The Lindseys, I was always told were Scott-Irish. There were no Presbyterian churches in Dark Corner. Thus, it wouldn’t make sense for the Lindseys to be Scott-Irish. They definitely came from Scotland. They were indentured servants. The Lindseys were only supposed to bring over the clothes on their backs, but they slipped the seeds for molasses cane in their shoes. When they arrived in this country, the Lindseys planted the cane. That is why we have molas-ses in this country.

There are some Durhams who profess to be Scottish descendants even though Durham County is now in northeast England. Dur-ham County borders Scotland. I have read that Durham County may have been part of Scotland at

one time. This may be the reason some Durhams say their Durham ancestors were Scottish.

The Plumleys and Fishers were among the Dark Corner residents whose ancestors came from England. The Plumleys and Fishers were Quakers who came to Pennsylvania with William Penn in 1681. The Plumleys were from Plum Tree, England.

When I was growing up, no-body would admit to being from Dark Corner.

In the Tryon Daily Bulletin’s article, “It’s now fashionable to be from Dark Corner.” Which ran on May 10, 2002, I still stand by the Dark Corner border lines desig-nated. These borders keep getting stretched. Not only is it fashion-able to be from Dark Corner, but now there are those who say they are from “The Dark Corner.” It is like they are members of an elite society. I always thought I was a redneck from Little Dark Corner, but if they’re from “The Dark Corner,” I simply must be from “The Little Dark Corner.”

Presently, I am revising the 2003 “Kings of the Mountains” series about the shooting deaths of Bill Durham and Jack Fisher by S.C. Gov. John Gary Evans’ constables.

In the past several months, I have discovered interesting new facts. Also, I hope to contact and interview descendants of the con-stables involved in the shooting, as well as descendants of John Gary Evans and U.S. Senator Benjamin Ryan Tillman (Pitch-fork Ben).

It’s amazing what one can dis-cover about an 1895 incident. Life circumstances have offered me the time to write again. I’m glad that I’m being asked questions. It has motivated me to do what I love – reasearch and write.

— Beverly Plumley Powers

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Saturday, October 18

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Sunday, October 19

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Tour de Leaves bicycle race

Harmon Field, Tryon

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66 Ola Mae Way Tryon, Sat., noon to 5

Frank Vignola's Rhythm Machine

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Celebrate

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THIS WEEKEND: LIVE MUSIC,

CRAFTS, BIKE RACING, GREAT FOOD…

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Thursday, page 12

ally 66 miles), a half-metric (32

miles) and a Family Fun Ride with a

four or eight-mile option. Registra-

tion and check in are at 7 a.m.

Meet the Artists. Kath-

leen's Simply Irresistible

Gallery in Tryon will be

hosting the first Meet the

Artist event tomorrow. The event

offers a chance to meet a few of

the artists who show their work

in the gallery. Participating artists

include photographer Mara Smith,

textile artist Barbara Tilly, photog-

rapher Elaine Pearsons and candle

maker Robin Van-Kannel.

Frank Vignola's Rhythm

Machine will perform at

Tryon Fine Arts Center

tomorrow at 8 p.m. Named

by Les Paul as one of his “Five

Most Admired Guitarists” and

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picker on the scene” by the

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mation.Starting this afternoon, this

weekend offers a wealth of ways

to celebrate fall. Here are just a

few of the events happening:

Tryon Arts & Crafts Fall

Festival. Starting today

and continuing through Sun-

day, the first annual juried

Arts & Crafts Fall Festival will be

held at Tryon Arts & Crafts on Har-

mon Field Rd. in Tryon. The festival

will be open from 4 to 6 p.m. today,

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow, and noon

to 5 p.m. Sunday. The event will be

held rain or shine, and admission is

free. For more details, see page 3.

Tour de Leaves. The popu-

lar annual cycling event

the Tour de Leaves returns

for its 10th year tomorrow,

with cyclists starting and finishing at

Harmon Field in Tryon. Three rides

are offered: a metric century (actu-

Shuckin' and Shaggin'.

FENCE's annual Shuckin'

and Shaggin' will be held

tomorrow from 5 to 11 p.m.

The event features live music,

dancing and food, especially oys-

ters. Tickets sold only in advance.

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Jingle Bell Jog Saturday, December 18The Tryon Running Club pres-

ent the Jingle Bell Jog Friday, Dec. 18 at 8 a.m. in Landrum. The jog will start at The Mailroom, located at 156 North Trade Avenue.

Strap on your jingle bells and

bring a non-perishable food item for donation. The route will take participants four miles through Landrum.

Organizers say that the main idea of the event is to get a little

exercise, see everyone before Christmas and help someone along the way.

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The Isothermal Community College phlebotomy students from the Polk County campus dropped off more than 200 books and educational videos to the Thermal belt outreach Ministry (TboM) library in october. according to the instructor and coordinator of the program, dr. darla Kleiner, in order to truly make a difference as a healthcare professional, one must be a part of a community and get involved in serving others. Pictured above are ann Carswell from TboM, Tammy laughter, jerry hernandez, Connie lancaster, Kelah hines, leslie Twitty, lynn Splawn, Stephen Cook, jessica Nanney, april Wilson, debra Wilson, gwennett ferguson and Elaine Murray. (photo submitted)

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Polk Christmas Bird Count held Saturday, December 18

The local annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC), organized under the auspices of the National Audubon Society, is over 100 years old. Thousands of volun-teers across the United States, Canada and 19 countries in the Western Hemisphere go out over a 24-hour period to count birds.

Count volunteers follow spec-ified routes through a designated 15-mile diameter circle, counting every bird they see or hear all day. It’s not just a species tally – all birds are counted all day,

giving an indication of the total number of birds in the circle that day. If observers live within a CBC circle, they may arrange in advance to count the birds at their feeders and submit that data to their compiler.

CBC participants are orga-nized into groups, or field parties, by the organizer or compiler of each count. Each field party covers a specific area of the 15-mile diameter circle on a specific route. Everyone is welcome to participate, since compilers ar-

range field parties so that inexpe-rienced observers are always out with seasoned CBC veterans.

The local count is centered at the entrance to Lanke Lanier. Participants will be meeting Sat-urday, Dec. 18 at 8 a.m. in the Family Dollar parking lot on Hwy. 176 at the entrance to Lake Lanier.

If you are interested in par-ticipating, contact Jerry Johnson at 828-899-8974 or by email at [email protected].


Men’s Monday Duplicate Bridge resultsOn Monday afternoon, Dec.

13, the Men’s Monday Duplicate Bridge Club games, hosted by Don Eifert, were won by the host and his partner, Bob Palmer. Plac-

ing second was the partnership of Bruce Fritz and Ken Yeager. There was a tie for third between the teams of George Cashua and Dave Hart and the Don Ialfadano,

Charlie Stratford partnership.The club’s next game will be

played in the home of Bob Palmer on Monday, Dec. 20.


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