In This Issue

In Memory of Charlie

Bill Martin

Farm to Fork Event

Epidemics: Diseases

Gone Wild Exhibit

S.C. Chili Cook-Off

Chili Pepper Golf Tour-

nament

Summer Camps

BAMA Board

Membership

Upcoming Events

MUSEUM MUSINGS May 2019

Farm to Table Event

On Saturday, August 24, the

museum is planning a farm to

fork event. Participants will

tour local farms and then

come back to the museum to

help prepare a delicious dinner

with fresh ingredients from

the tours. SC’s Chef Ambas-

sador Heidi Trull will be lead-

ing the cooking demonstra-

tion. More information will

be available in July. Partici-

pation will be limited, so be

sure to put it on your calendar

now.

The museum has lost one of its most ardent supporters, Charlie Bill

Martin, who passed away on May 4. Charlie Bill was key in saving

the depot from demolition in the 1970’s. He oversaw the fundraising

campaign to renovate it to house the SC Tennis Hall of Fame, the

Ruth Drake Museum, and the Anderson County Library in the

1980’s, and, along with Dick Gaillard brokered the deal to have Pick-

ens Railway donate the property to the Belton Area Museum Asso-

ciation in 2002 (putting up their own money for capital to ensure the

deal with Anderson County was successful). He faithfully served on

our board, brought in artifacts from his extensive collection of rare

and interesting items for temporary exhibits, gave of his resources to

support the museum's programs, and served as go-to for all ques-

tions about Belton history and its characters. He would often sere-

nade us as well with his favorite songs from yesteryear.

Charlie Bill wrote a series of columns for the Belton-Honea Path

News-Chronicle entitled “A Life, Well Lived.” He compiled his col-

umns into a collection, and at the age of 90 published his first book.

The book is available for sale at various locations, including Nancy’s

Fancies, Clinkscales Drugs, the News-Chronicle Office and at the

museum, with 100% of the proceeds

going to the museum, thanks to

Charlie Bill’s generosity.

His smile and enthusiasm, his

breadth of knowledge, his humble

spirit will be greatly missed. Much

sympathy to June, Dodd and Jenni-

fer, Danny and his entire extended

family. We love you, Charlie Bill!

In Memory of Charlie Bill Martin

New Exhibit Opening-Epidemics: Diseases Gone Wild

The museum will be hosting a new exhibit, Epidemics: Diseases Gone Wild, from June 23 to August 24. In recognition of the 100-year anniversary of the worst epi-demic America and the World experienced, the influenza epidemic of 1918 and 1919, the Belton Area Museum Association will be displaying various artifacts relating to this devastating epidemic that reached even into small towns like Belton, while explor-ing the social and scientific outcomes of this pandemic. We are looking for antique and vintage medical equipment to display to show how medical practices have changed over the years. Artifacts related to the flu epidemic in the Upstate and those who were effected by it are also needed. Bring any artifacts you have to the museum during open hours (Wed -Fri 9 to 2, Sat 10-12) or call 338-7400 to arrange pickup. And make plans to attend the opening celebration on Sunday, June 23, 3-5 pm. There will be a free community health fair and fun activities for children. Many thanks to the City of Belton HTAX and Anderson County ATAX for sponsoring this exhibit.

Hot Chili Eating Contest

On Saturday, April 13, the 10th Annual South Carolina Chili Cook-Off was held on the square in

Belton. The museum hosted the annual Hot Chili Eating Contest. The reigning champion, Eric

Cantrell, was able to keep his title, eating 8 bowls of hot chili. He won an Amazon Fire Stick, Angel

Soft toilet paper and Pepto-Bismol. The second place winner, Irby Langley, ate 7 bowls. He won a

restaurant gift certificate. Thanks to the other contestants who participated: Russell Powell, Robby

Satterfield, Pastor Norman Black, Alyssa Sinicropi, “Stoney” from Classic Rock 101, Patrick Baker,

and Chance Ellison.

Many thanks to Best Buy, who donated the Amazon Fire Stick and also provided the judges for the

contest. Thanks also to our sponsors for this event, Darby Metalworks and Commercial Bank.

Chili Pepper Golf Tournament

Saluda Valley Country Club pulled out all the stops for the 2nd Annual BAMA Chili Pepper Golf Tourney on Friday, April 12. Many thanks to the golfers who par-ticipated, the hole sponsors and the donors for making it a wonderful day for the players. The day started with a Chick Fil A breakfast and endid with crowned cham-pions.

Winners included 1st place team (Patton O’Dell, Daniel Mitchum, Jordan Lurie, Wes Hardy), 2nd place team (Marshall Keys, Anthony Pitts, Charlie Bagwell, Danny Kelly), 3rd place team (Walter Smith, Roy Mac Haggard, Bill Pitts, Austin Green) and 4th place team (Hack Clinkscales, Johnny Lee Smith, Skip Hunter, Les Cole). Closest to the hole winner was Charlie Bagwell and longest drive winner was Hack Clink-scales. During the putting contest, Patton O’Dell sank a hole in one, but instead of taking the purse, he gen-erously donated it back to BAMA.

We would like to thank all our hole sponsors and those who donated prizes. This list includes hole sponsors Clemson Downs, McDougald Funeral Home, SouthState Bank, Belton Comprehensive Den-tistry, Sullivan-King Mortuary, and Trehel Corporation. Donors included Commercial Bank, UPS Store, Anderson County, Visit Anderson, BB&T, Falcon’s Lair, Saluda Valley Country Club, Cobb’s Glenn, Bos-cobel, Piedmont Automotive, Smithfields Country Club, Southern Oaks Golf Club, Palmetto Insurance-Keys Agency, Golf USA, Outback Steakhouse, Town Square Chiropractic, Carolina Parakeet Teas, South-ern Charm Salon and Spa, Sam’s Club, X-Mart/Larry Kirby, TTi, Saluda Quick Stop, and Chick Fil A.

Top to Bottom: 1st—4th place winning teams

Epidemics:

Diseases Gone Wild

Summer Camp

Registration

STEAM (Science, Technology,

Engineering, Art, and

Mathematics) Focus

Session 1-July 16-18, 2018 10am—Noon Germs-The Good Guys

Session 2-July 23-25,2018 10am—Noon Germs– The Bad Guys

Camps are open to children ages 7-12. Each camp is $45 for members and $55 for non-members. Snacks will be pro-

vided each day. If you have questions, please call the museum for more information 338-7400.

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Executive Board

President-Marshall Keys

Treasurer-Joseph Brice

Secretary-Matt Mundy

Board Members

John Burke

Richard Dorn

Tim Drake

Whitney Gleaves

Anthony Pitts

Steve Shearer

Glenn Stevens

Ann Wood

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Margaret Cole

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Preserving the Past for Future Generations

Above: Hometown Strangers perform at the Depot during the

Rhythm by the Rails Concert Series.

Right: Students extract strawberry DNA during a home school event at the museum.

Thank you for your support!

Foundation Support:

Hart-Oeland Foundation Pope Brown Foundation SC Tennis Patrons Foundation

WebbCraft Family Foundation

Grant Support:

Anderson County Council Anderson County ATAX City of Belton Hospitality Fund

SC - Chili Cook-off Championships SC Arts Commission SC Humanities Williams Cyber Grant

Corporate Support:

A & D Auto Sales Anderson Independent Mail Anderson Joint Regional Water Authority

Anything Possible Landscaping Argo & Associates Belton Industries Belton Metal Company

Best Buy Bi-Lo Branyon Landscaping Carolina Beer Company

Carolina Parakeet Tea City Scape Winery Clemson Downs Clinkscales Chevrolet

Clinkscales Drug Inc Commercial Bank Covan Insulation Darby Metalworks, Inc.

Doc’s Tactical Supply Duke Energy Earth Materials Grading, Inc. First Quality

Friddle’s Orthopedic Golf USA HomTex IMS Belton

Ingles Keys Insurance Company Legacy of Anderson Legacy Financial

Massage Envy McCall’s McDougald Funeral Home Maynard's Home Furnishings

The Mellow Mushroom Old Stone Tractor Outback Steakhouse Palmetto Family Chiropractic

Phil’s Jewelers Piedmont Automotive S & M Auto Parts SLM Corp.

Saluda Quick Stop, Inc Saluda Valley Country Club Sam's Club Southern Burglar Fire Alarm

Southern Twist Floral & Gift Shop Spartan Photo Sportsman’s Warehouse State Farm-Amanda Thompson

Sullivan-King Mortuary Superior Engineering Timken Toney Creek Plantation

TTI North America The UPS Store Upstate Gun & Pawn William Thomson, Attorney

Town Square Chiropractic Vulcan Materials Company Walmart Waste Connections

X-Mart-Larry Kirby

Trustee ($1000.00)

Charlie Bill & June Martin

Benefactor ($500.00)

Thomas & Andrea Burris

Belton High Schoool Class of 1956

Belton High School Preservation Committee

Belton High School Reunion Committee

Sustainer ($250.00)

Joseph & Tara Brice Bill & Gloria Eaves Peggy Heard Galis Dr. Jarod & Beth Haggard

Roy Mac & Carolyn Haggard Bill & Anne Haynie J. Ed Horton Jerry A. Kay

Marshall & Betty Keys Mopsy Marshall Lee Rex & Louise Maynard Charles C. Wilson

Ann & Bill Wood

Thanks to all our members and sponsors. With your support we are

able to provide quality programs for all ages in the community.

Patron ($100.00)

John S. & Carol M Anderson Betsy Annese Talmadge Bannister Paula Blake

Jim & Mary Boiter John & Moonyeen Burke Margaret Cheney Margaret Cole

Bob & Patsy Daniel Bettye Darby Steve & Alison Darby Gary Deanhardt

Eleanor & Richard Dorn Tim Drake Bill & Frances Ellett Elaine Jones Ellison

Malloy & Catharine Evans First Baptist Church David H. Gambrell Carlton & Lyn Griffith

George Hammett Dr. Kenneth & Leretta Heller Joe & Ann Hilliard David & June Horton

Jane Ancrum Horton Mac & Lindsay Horton Ozey & Sarah Horton Don Kay

William M. Kay John & Vickie LeHeup Stephen & Carroll Kay Luck O. Doyle Martin

Joseph Meeks Michael Meeks Herbert & Nancy Mitchell Wayland & Helen Moore

Jimmy & Abby Ouzts Jeremiah E. & Lucy Palmer Scipio Peden Peggy & Walter Pulliam

Marguerite M. Rice Pauline Rice Pauline Sears Steve & Jackie Shearer

Alda & Norma Hughes Smtih Walter & Nancy Smith William Thomson Greg & Karen Tysl

Larry & Mary Ann Wright Family

Wyatt & Eunice Ashley Dean & Wendell Bannister Baron Tire-Ron Hall Jay & Sadie Ellen Blake

Julia Blake & Steve Gelatt Lewis & Cheryl Blake Bill & Kay Boatwright Tommy & Gwen Bratton

Jim & Rebecca Bright Scott & Myra Jo Bullions Wyndell & Linda Byrd Daryl, Charity & Schroeder Campbell

James Malcolm & Janet Campbell Caring Hands Home Care Frank & Lucy Cason Tommy & Betsy Chapman

Roy & Nancy Cheney Allan & Jamie Cheshire Randy & Carol Church John R. Connor

Donnie Ray & Janice Cooley Danny & Dawn Cothran David & Dennie Cox Abbie Byrd Dickinson

James & Judith DuBose Richard & Margaret Edwards Hank & Tina Ehlies Barbara Ervin

Jean C. Evans Ann & Kim Furr Tim & Rachelle Gaines James & Cheryl Gambrell

Fred & Phyllis Gehrmann Mike & Ann Giese Michael & Polly Gilreath Ron & Jo Anne Gilreath

Joseph & Whitney Gleaves Nick & Cary Grabars Charles & Jean Haggard Catherine H. Hall

John & Maxine Hawkins Joe & Sara Hawkins Alice Haynie Blake & Suzanne Haynie

Ted & Kathi Haynie Will & Suzette Haynie Jeanne & Rick Henderson Trisha & Rowe Henderson

Jan & Evelyn Holliday Gregg & Shirley Jameson Jackie & Francis Kay Richard Kelly

Robert & Gail Kent Bobby & Ann Key Lindsay & Brooks Keys Bill & Margaret King

Mary Anne D. Lake Willie Mae Lee Tommy & Melody Lollis Matt & Tonya Lusk

T. Dale & Harrianne Lynch Dan & Jo Major Billy & Mary Alice Malone K.A. & Loretta McCurry

Harold & Gayle McDowell Chuck & Jan Meeks Dave & Nancy Mooney Matt & Casey Mundy

Cathi Mytko Ralph & Nancy Partain Bobby & Pam Pearce Robert & Kitty (Blake) Pearce

Kat & Al Phillips Lyn Phillips & Bob Hallman Jim & Jan Phillips Norman Phillips

James & Sybil Philyaw Bill & Martha Pitts Phillip & Lori Poore Ray & Peggi Poore

Gale & Doug Pruitt Vance & Linda Rogers Frances Russell Johnny Lee & Beth Smith

Family of Frankie M. Snipes James & Anita Stoner Lt. Col. Robert Tugwell Ben & Shannon Wilson

Dodd & Jennifer Wilson Don & Sue Wilson Steve & Judi Wilson Amanda & Blake Wood

Boby & Linda Wood Buddy & Janice Wood Nancy & Barry Wood

Individual

Winona Abbott Kate P. Bagby Martha Bagby Ann Berry Molly Boiter Pat Kay Bolen

Shirley Cobb Patricia Coker Mayne Collins Riley Covin LuAnne Childress Foster Linda Fullbright

Sandra Gaillard Norma Hall Elise Hind Cookie Ivester Jody Ivester Stephen Jones

Sara Covin Juengst Elizabeth Keaton Jenny Hagan Kelly Mary Stark Kendrick Jean Martin Linda F. Martin

Lucille Mattison Jane McCombs Lynda McCoy Ellen McLellan Patricia Murphy Ruth Norris

Anne Peden Billy M. Pruitt Joda Snipes Allison Gambrell Swilley Walter Warnock Nicki M. Wilson

Student Charles Garrison Pierce Wood

Upcoming Events

6/23 Opening Celebration of Epidem-

ics: Diseases Gone Wild with

Community Health Fair

7/16-18 STEAM Summer Camp

7/23-25 STEAM Summer Camp

8/24 Farm to Fork Event

9/8 Homemade Exhibit Opening

9/12 Historical Street Name Project

Program

10/3-5 15th Annual Heritage Days at the

Depot

10/5 43th Annual Standpipe Heritage

and Arts Festival

Belton Area Museum Association

100 N. Main Street

Belton, SC 29627

Executive Director: Abigail Burden

864-338-7400

Email: beltonmuseum@bellsouth.net

Website: www.beltonmuseum.com

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