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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017 
Greer Farmers Market to launch 2017 season
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
The Greer Farmers Mar-
ket will open its 2017 sea-
son tomorrow, April 13,
from 4-7 p.m. at The De-
pot on Randall Street.
This year, we have en-
couraged many nonprof-
its to join us and get their
presence known through-
out the community, said
Cristy Ray, Executive Di-
rector. Many of these
groups work together,
and it will be an opportu-
nity for the public to gain
awareness.
We are striving to weave
Hollywild
unlikely
to reopen
According
to officials
BY BILLY CANNADA
EDITOR
Hollywild Animal Park
will not be opening for
the 2017 season, and its
likely the zoo will remain
closed to the public, offi-
cials announced recently.
Tim Todd, chairman of
Hollywilds Board of Di-
rectors, said a team of vol-
unteers would continue to
assist park staff members
in caring for the animals.
A handful of employ-
ees were laid off from the
park during the winter
SEE HOLLYWILD | A7
Children
injured
during
carnival
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Five children were in-
jured during the annual
Spring Carnival at Sprin-
gwell Church in Taylors on
Saturday.
According to Battalion
Chief Ricky Reed with
the Taylors Fire Depart-
ment, the structures were
SEE SPRINGWELL | A7
Wellford residents voiced concerns about a local towing company before council revoked
the business license.
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together a tight knit com-
munity because we are all
pieces to the puzzle, she
said. We have more pro-
duce vendors this year,
and unique artisans.
The Artisan Food Market
will make its debut at the
event.
We open the doors to
more of these vendors
than normal in hopes of
their presence growing in
the community, Ray said.
There are so many peo- by providing a venue for
ple creating unique foods.
Small batch is prized just
as much as small farmers.
Many makers are highly
selective about their ingre-
Annual event set for May 5-6
BY BILLY CANNADA
EDITOR
The 33rd Pelham Med-
ical Center Greer Family
Festival will feature a per-
formance from Chase Bry-
ant.
The Greater Greer
Chamber of Commerce
announced details for the
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Wayne Edwin Dobson, 77
Louise Bishop Howell, 76
Laura Johnson, 92
Betty Jean Ross, 82
Patricia Saunders, 84
Betty Slatton, 82
Willette Rollins Suber, 94
Kenneth Alan Baker, 69
Randall Ross, 59
dients and want to bring
a high quality product to
consumers at a fair price,
she continued. It is just
another way to eat and
live local. Of course, the
economic impact of keep-
ing dollars within the state
and supporting local busi-
nesses is huge. It creates
wealth and helps secure a
health local economy.
Farmers markets sup-
port local small farmers
them to grow their busi-
ness with direct sales to
consumers, Ray said.
As people become more
aware of the negative im-
Family Fest
featuring
Chase
Bryant
event, which is set for May
5-6, this week.
Greer Family Fest will
see the return of the Mit-
subishi Anne Helton Cre-
ation Station, more than
150 vendors and the Davis
Orthodontics KidsZone.
This years event will
be another great time
for families to enjoy all
KAELYN CASHMAN | THE GREER CITIZEN
Our success depends greatly on the
community coming out and learning more
about eating and
shopping local...
pact of industrialized
foods, they are wanting to
know where their food is
sourced, Ray said. It is
only natural to have small
batch makers cropping up
in response as well. Its
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of the great things our
community has to offer,
Festival Chairman Brent
Garrett said. We are ex-
cited to bring Chase Bry-
ant to Greer, and feature
a talented up and coming
country act.
Bryant will perform a
free concert Saturday, May
SEE FEST | A6
Wellford revokes towing
license after complaints
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
Following a heated pub-
lic hearing last Tuesday
night, Wellford City Coun-
cil revoked the business
license of Coles Towing.
Ive been on this coun-
cil for a long time, and Ive
done all that I could do
to keep the tears back,
Councilmember Wymond
Wilkins said following the
meeting. This is a crook,
and were not going to al-
low this to happen in our
town.
Residents lined up to
share stories of their cars
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Cristy Ray
Executive director
just another way to con-
tinue a sustainable local
food source.
The Greer Farmers Mar-
ket is sponsored by The
Greer Citizen, BMW, CPW,
Chuck FM/98.5X, AgSouth
Lyman to hold
special election
New mayors
term will be
decided
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
The Town of Lyman will
open filing on Friday for
candidates wishing to run
for mayor.
The vacancy came after
the recent passing of may-
or Tony G. Gillespie, who
had served since July of
2016.
Filing for the seat opens
at noon on Friday, April
14 and closes at noon on
Monday, April 24.
The special election will
be held on June 27, but the
length of the term is still
to be determined, due to a
request from Henry Laye,
Director of Registration
and Elections for Spartan-
burg County.
We think it is in your
best interest and the coun-
tys interest to move the
election date into an odd
numbered year, Laye said
at Lymans regular April
10 meeting.
Laye asked Lyman coun-
cil to consider moving
their municipal election
from June of even num-
bered years to November
of odd numbered years.
What were trying to
do, in the entire state, is
to create a municipal elec-
tion date, he continued.
Getting it out of the even
numbered years, which
are encumbered by pres-
idential elections, state-
being towed, most pay-
ing $285 plus to get them
back, only to find damage
when they did.
At the meeting, council
unanimously approved
the first reading of Ordi-
nance No. 2017-0404 to
regulate towing services.
Currently, the city does
not regulate towing prac-
tices or charges related to
private property towing,
said City Administrator
Chris Guy. Over the past
few months, we have be-
come aware of incidents
where vehicles were towed
from private property, and
the vehicle owners were
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Our success depends
greatly on the community
coming out and learning
more about eating and
shopping local, farmers
and artisans having a
gathering place to sell, as
well as large companies
continuing to support
our endeavors, Ray said.
Greer is a special commu-
nity that understands this
and has been phenomenal
to come out and support
the market as well as the
local businesses week af-
ter week.
wide elections, county-
wide elections, elections
that have special purpose
districts in them, constitu-
tional amendments and so
forth.
Four other municipal-
ities have already voted
to move their municipal
elections with Inman,
Cowpens and Chesnee,
extending terms to 2019.
Woodruff shortened its
term to 2017.
Basically, its up to you
to make that change, Laye
told council.
Laye said Lyman should
consider the change to
make voting a more pleas-
ant, more efficient pro-
cess, (and) to establish a
municipal election date
throughout the county
and basically the state so
that voters know when to
expect an election.
Municipal elections are
currently taking place
from March through No-
vember of a given year.
It just creates too many
elections and less voter
turnout, he said.
Special elections would
not be impacted.
They are going to oc-
cur whenever a vacancy, a
resignation or a death oc-
curs, Laye said.
Laye raised concerns
about the state house bill
H3150, which has received
its third reading in the
House, its first reading in
the Senate and its referral
to Judiciary. H3150 would
require all municipal elec-
tions to be held the first
Tuesday of November
of even numbered years
SEE LYMAN | A7
charged fees that were
substantially high.
The purpose of this
ordinance would set max-
imum charges for towing
and storage of vehicles,
he said.
The ordinance requires
signs, purchased through
the city, to be posted, Guy
said.
Tow services must
have written authoriza-
tion from property own-
ers to enforce towing, and
the written agreement is
to be filed with the city,
Guy said. Tow services
must notify the police
SEE WELLFORD | A2
A2 THE GREER CITIZEN COMMUNITY
Community
News
GREER FARMERS MARKET
TO KICK OFF APRIL 13
Greer Farmers Market is
holding the kick off of its
third season from 4-7 p.m.
on Thursday, April 13.
AUTO & BIKE SHOW
FOR VETERANS
Rides Rollin for War-
riors is holding an Auto
& Bike Show in support of
Disabled American Veter-
ans (DAV) on April 15 on
Trade Street in downtown
Greer.
Car check-in is sched-
uled for 2-4 p.m. with the
show car entrance via De-
pot Street.
Pre-register at $15 or
$20 the day of the show.
All proceeds benefit
DAV.
Live music is to be pres-
ent all day with Take 2,
Joey Banks, Cam Ramsey
and The Darnell Boys.
For more information,
call 414-9327 or 414-6886.
INCOME TAX FILING
TAKING PLACE NOW
The South Carolina De-
partment of Revenue (SC-
DOR) is now accepting
Individual Income tax re-
turns. Income tax returns
are due April 18, 2017.
These dates are consistent
with dates set by the Inter-
nal Revenue Service
While the SCDORs
anti-fraud measures re-
main aggressive, we do
not anticipate delaying
South Carolina Individ-
ual Income tax refunds
WELLFORD: Attorney for Cole Towing protests suspension, revocation of license
FROM PAGE ONE
department of the tow
within one hour.
If the police depart-
ment is not notified in one
hour, there will be no fees
for that tow, he contin-
ued. If the vehicle owner
arrives on the scene, the
vehicle needs to be imme-
diately released and only
half of the fee to be col-
lected.
Tow companies must
now apply for a permit
through the city for pri-
vate property tows, Guy
said. We would set up
maximum charge for a pri-
vate property tow at $100
and a maximum daily stor-
age needs to be set at $20
after the first 24 hours.
Eighteen residents
signed up to speak during
the hearing. Gladys Lucre-
tia Kiser of the Reserves at
Hillcrest recounted her ex-
perience with the towing
company coming into the
apartment complex.
My car was one of the
first ones towed, Kiser
said of the Jan. 3 incident.
It was my food money for
the month.
Kiser said she was
charged $285 to get her
car back after the vehi-
cle was towed for being
parked on the yellow line.
Im up at 4 and 5 in the before pulling off with her
morning, and I hear him
constantly towing, she
continued. Were all poor.
Were not wealthy people.
We live paycheck to pay-
check. We deserve better.
Erika Moore of the Re-
serves had her car towed
on Jan. 11 for an expired
tag.
I actually watched him
go in somebodys vehi-
cle, unlock their door and
their alarm went off,
Moore said.
To get her car back,
Moore was told to make an
appointment. He said, in
order for you to get your
car back, you have to pay
your car taxes.
Moore paid her taxes
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A groundbreaking ceremony was held for Lofts by the Lake last Friday, April 7. The project
is an industrial renovation of the 129-year-old Apalache Mill, which will one day become
97 upscale residential apartments.
this year. Taxpayers can
expect to receive their re-
fund generally within two
to four weeks of their fil-
ing date.
Employer W2s are now
due to employees and the
SCDOR on the same date
January 31. This allows for
more timely data verifica-
tion and better protection
of taxpayer information.
To learn more about
filing options, including
free file options, visit dor.
sc.gov/iit-filing. For the
fastest, most secure way
to receive your refund,
choose electronic filing
and direct deposit.
Taxpayers can check the
status of their refunds at
dor.sc.gov/refund. Please
and brought the receipt
for $371 as well as $285
in cash to retrieve her ve-
hicle.
The fact is my tag is my
business, Moore said. I
didnt feel like it was any
of their business. I dont
think they work for the
city, so they dont have to
worry about whether my
tag is paid or not.
Latreace Jones of the Re-
serves had her car towed
in January and paid $285
to get her car back.
He doesnt like to give
receipts, she said, noting
a theme repeated by near-
ly everyone who spoke.
I dont like dealing with
him. Ive had neighbors
get their cars towed two
and three times in a week.
A lady went homeless
when her Uhaul got towed.
Im so sick of him,
Jones said. I want him out
of business.
Margaret Dawkins
awoke to her car being
towed on March 15, and
she ran down stairs in her
nightgown with no shoes.
I was in shock, Daw-
kins said. I tried to talk
to him. Theres a God in
heaven looking down on
you.
The tow truck driver
told her to call the num-
ber on a card he gave her
car.
That hurt me, she said. obeying the law, she said.
Her daughter Angela
Dawkins said, She had to
spend five hours in the ER
because her blood pres-
sure was really high. She
was hyperventilating.
Weve been going
through a lot of emotion
and distress, she con-
tinued. They want her
to come down by herself
alone.
The cost of the vehicle,
which started out at $355,
is up to $900.
Were being tortured, work odd hours because
Angela Dawkins said.
Theyre just like a thief in
the night.
Martha Lyda of North
In the works
note that the refund sta-
tus becomes available
when refunds are process-
ing, not when returns are
received. Taxpayers can
expect to receive their re-
fund generally within two
to four weeks of their fil-
ing date.
The SCDOR remains
committed to tax fraud
prevention. Protect your
personal information from
fraudsters, and review se-
curity tips and resources
at dor.sc.gov/cyber-se-
curity. If you suspect a
refund has been fraudu-
lently requested on your
behalf, complete and sub-
mit the IRS Identity Theft
Affidavit Form 14039 and
call the SCDORs dedicat-
Carolina, whose son Rob-
bie lives at the Reserves,
had a car towed in January
and again in March, paying
a total of $700.
When we try to get parking permit violation,
passes, theres nobody
there, Lyda said. With did not take the car be-
the passes, you issue them
yourself.
Lyda said her son bor-
rowed her car when his
vehicle was down.
Hes very responsible, take the car off the lot and
she said. Hes part of
the Hendersonville rescue
squad. left the car there.
These people dont
need spending this kind of
money that theyre making
day by day, Lyda said. It know the car wasnt like
put us in a bind. Our son
didnt have the money. We
didnt have the money.
Lyda said they went to
the towing company.
We go through this liams said, noting pictures
neighborhood that I taken the night before the
wouldnt want some of
these elderly folks being
in. I would be afraid of
their lives, to be honest,
she said. I didnt feel going to work like that.
comfortable.
One of the two times,
the car had a tag issue.
We didnt realize it was
a temporary tag, Lyda
said. We didnt know the
little sticker had expired.
Before Lyda picked up
the car, she obtained a
new sticker.
We dont believe in dis-
The law is there to pro-
tect all of us.
Nikoya Shaw, a new res-
ident at the Reserves, had
her car towed in February
and paid $300 to get the
car back.
They just started the
parking pass deal, Shaw
said. They didnt give us
proper notice of this tran-
sition.
No ones getting a prop-
er chance to abide by those
rules, she continued. I
Im a catering supervisor.
Tiffany Smith of the Re-
serves had borrowed her
friends BMW, which was
Food fill the park during
the five-hour event.
Children under 16 must
be accompanied by an
adult. Pets are not permit-
ted.
Anyone who requires
an auxiliary aid or service
for effective communica-
tion or a modification of
policies or procedures to
participate in a program,
service, activity or pub-
lic meeting of the City of
Greer should contact 968-
7004 as soon as possible,
but no later than 48 hours
prior to the scheduled
event.
For more information,
visit www.greergoesglob-
al.org or contact the City
of Greer Events Division at
BILLY CANNADA | THE GREER CITIZEN 968-7005.
VINTAGE MARKET
POPS UP AGAIN
Vintage Market at the
Park, a semi-annual out-
door pop-up market is
coming up April 29, from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Greer
ed customer care line at City Park, located at 301
1-803-898-7638. Learn East Poinsett Street, Greer.
more about Identity Theft Every spring and fall,
at www.irs.gov/individu- more than 60 vendors set
als/identity-protection. up to display handmade,
To stay up-to-date with vintage, and upcycled
the latest news, tax tips, items.
and other resources from
the SCDOR, sign up for the PLANT SALE
enewsletter at dor.sc.gov/ SET FOR APR. 29
ReveNews and connect on Greater Greenville Mas-
Facebook and Twitter. ter Gardeners is holding
their annual Plant Sale
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
RETURNS TO GREER rain or shine, on Satur-
Greers 4th Annual In- day, April 29, at Jeff Lynch
ternational Festival is ar- Appliance and TV Center,
riving on Saturday, April located at 17 Roper Moun-
22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. tain Road, Greenville.
at Greer City Park. Native plants, butterfly
International Featured plants, shrubs, trees, pe-
Country Tents, Entertain- rennials, ground covers,
ment, Sports, Crafts, and shade and sun plants, veg-
towed on March 8 for a somebody else done to my
parking permit issue, and car.It aint going to work
she paid $460 to get the like that, and Im not going
car back. Then, the car was to take a loss like that.
towed again for a cited Chris Catoe, Regional
Supervisor of Associate
and Smith paid $335 but Asset Recovery, has been
in repossession work for
cause of damage done to 17 years.
the two front tires and the This is ridiculous what
front end. is happening to these peo-
I didnt want to take the ple, Catoe said.
car off the lot cause if i His fees stand at $125
and a $25 storage fee, low-
something else is wrong, ered from $35 as a result
Im liable, Smith said. I of this situation.
A towing company has
BMW owner Tamika Wil- no reason to go in a vehi-
liams talked with the com- cle on a private property
pany last week, saying, I removal, Catoe said, ad-
dressing those who found
that Sunday before you evidence of entry into
picked it up. their vehicles.
This happened to my This expired tag stuff
car while yall had my car is outrageous, he contin-
in yalls possession, Wil- ued. We are not police.
Some of the towing com-
panies think they are.
tow. To apartment complexes
You want me to pay engaged with towing com-
for what youve done, panies, Catoe said, You
she continued. Its not have contracted them as
an extension of you to en-
My insurance company is force your parking laws or
not going to be held ac- your parking rules. If he
countable for nothing that doesnt work for you, hes
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017
etables, herbs, handmade
garden art and garden
rummage are for sale.
Prices start at $1. Only
cash or checks are accept-
ed. Bring a wagon or gar-
den cart.
Breakfast, lunch and
beverages are available.
Pets are not allowed.
BRING YOUR DOG
DOWNTOWN NIGHT
Greer Station is holding
the annual Bring Your
Dog Downtown Night
starting at 5 p.m. on Tues-
day, May 2.
Registration and Raffles
will begin at Greer Trading
Post with a pet parade fol-
lowing at 6 p.m. and a Pet
Idol Competition at 6:30
p.m.
Pet food donations are
being collected for a spe-
cial grand prize drawing.
Dog food, cat food and cat
litter are always needed.
Pets are not required for
participation.
All pets should be cur-
rent on vaccines.
Pet friendly vendors will
be on site.
TAYLORS EXPANDS
FARMERS MARKET
The weekly outdoor
Farmers Market will run
from 4-8 p.m. May 11
through August 24 and
feature food, farm and
maker product vendors
as well as music and food
trucks just outside of
Dock No. 3 at the Taylors
Mill.
The vendor application
for these events is avail-
able now through the
Taylors Farmers Market
at http://taylorsfarmers.
market/vendors.
stealing those cars.
It frustrates me because
these officers should not
have to be tied up, he
continued. I hate to see
people taken advantage
of.Its sad that you have
to put a cap on anything
because youve got people
who take advantage of not
having a cap.
Lt. Daniel Gibson, Busi-
ness License Inspector for
Wellford, suspended Coles
Towings business license
March 29 due to the high
number of response calls
by the police with 50 in
the past 14 months. The
next highest came to six
calls in the same amount
of time.
Attorney Alexander
Hray, representing Cole
and his company, said,
We protest the suspen-
sion of license.The li-
cense should not be sus-
pended or revoked.
In addition, council held
the first reading of Ordi-
nance No. 2017-0404(1),
Selling the 2010 Dodge
Charger to the Town of
Pacolet.
taught me
and
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A4 THE GREER CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017

Now, youre talking

S IM JUST
ometimes you overhear a conversa-
tion that crystalizes the radically dif-
ferent points of view that come from
different generations. Was I being nosy?
You betcha, but at the same time, I feel I
should be given a pass because, after all,
the one offering his career idea had been
kicking the back of my booth.
I should point out that he appeared
to be about five. And his Me-maw (Lord,
I hope it was his Me-maw and I havent
insulted a mother that simply had a
child later in life) reprimanded him for
his kicking. Actually, I was glad to have a
diversion from the complimentary Greek
doughnut that comes with every meal at
my local hang out. Ive never really want-
ed one, you see, and I go there specifi-
cally to try to be healthy, at least three
times a week, and order a healthy Greek
salad for lunch. But the Greek grand-
mother, recently imported to join her
State-side family, not speaking a word
of English, has suddenly found herself
away from her homeland, surrounded by
all this strange South Carolinaness, and
in a gallant attempt to have something
to do, has stationed herself by the fryer
SAYING
PAM STONE
in the kitchen, insisting each diner re-
ceive one of her doughnuts. The thought
of her despairing, should her grand-
daughter return to the kitchen after my
decline of her offer, saying, No, yiayia,
she doesnt want one, just kills me. And
so the point of trying to be healthy with
my salad choice gets promptly chucked
out the window as the doughnut, which
resembles an exceedingly large hushpup-
py, complete with chocolate or maple
topping, is placed before me.
When the child stopped kicking the
back of my seat, I turned to smile at
him in gratitude and found him, leaning
backwards in his seat, and with the flexi-
bility inherent in children, stretching his
neck backwards,so that he was staring
back at me with his face upside down,
his eyes huge and suspicious as if sizing
me up.
Hello, I said. To a five year old Ive certainly
He didnt reply and his (Im just going
to say guardian at this point) guardian been one of those people on tv
suggested he sit up straight.
As I returned ruefully to my doughnut, that say things.
I heard him throw out the gambit, You
know what Im going to be when I grow Sighing, I took a bite of the doughnut,
up? scraping the chocolate off to the side.
No, she said. You know, the boy went on to ex-
One of those people on tv that say plain, suddenly lifting my heart. Those
things. people that talk about things that hap-
Oh, God, I thought, not profanely, but pen.
with the utter despair in finding what You mean a reporter? his guardian
was once comfortably consistent, i.e., asked.
children proclaiming that they were go- Yeah, he replied. A reporter. he
ing to be either a fireman, doctor, nurse, liked the way it sounded as he repeated
or astronaut had become so influenced it a couple more times.
by a culture of reality shows, that they Now, youre talking, I thought. Now I
just assumed it was a normal career can see you studying journalism (I did
(until you ascend the presidency). that too before I dropped out of college)
And then I remembered thats what I and covering wars and the violation of
did for a living. Granted, being a comic human rights and political cover ups
and, later, a sitcom actress isa bit dif- and.
ferent, but to a five year old (or perhaps Cause they get to go to all the foot-
even a fifty five year old) Ive certainly ball games! he finished stating his case.
been one of those people on tv that say I spread the chocolate back on and ate
things. the whole thing.

FROM THE MAILBAG | KAELYNS

KORNER
Bankhead KAELYN CASHMAN
Highway Staff reporter

He lives!
Q: What was the Bankhead
Highway?

E
A: The Bankhead Highway aster is one of my favorite
is an important part of Greer holidays.
history, and pretty soon, Jesus resurrection is the
youll be able to see a re- one true hope in this life filled
minder of that as you travel with trials, troubles and tribu-
down East Poinsett Street. lations.
Named for United States Sen. Attending a funeral this week
John Hollis Bankhead, the provided a vivid reminder that
road was one of the first two death is an ever-present reality.
transcontinental highways in No one can escape the in-
the U.S. Considered the first evitable entropy of the world
all-weather transcontinental around us and in us, yet there
highway, the road connected is hope in the fact that Christ
San Diego to Atlanta with the conquered death.
help of the Federal Aid Road At the cross, He bore our sins
Act in 1916. In South Caro- and Gods wrath for us.
lina, the Bankhead Highway
connected Anderson, Green-
GUEST EDITORIAL | Three days later, Jesus rose
from the dead, defeating sin

Christ is our eternal

ville, Taylors, Chick Springs, and death forever and reigning
Greer, Duncan, Spartanburg at the right hand of the Father
and Gaffney. in heaven.
This hope is the anchor for
Named for United our souls.

hope during Holy Week

States Sen. John Hollis
Bankhead, the road
was one of the first
two transcontinental
highways in the U.S.
At a March 28 meeting,
Greer City Council unani-
mously approved a request to
place a roadside marker at the
corner of East Poinsett Street
and Depot Street in recogni-
tion of the historic highway.
A request for a donation of
$2,260 has been submitted to
the Citizens Building and Loan
Community Foundation with
$250 for the South Carolina
Department of Archies and
History research fee as well
as $2,010 dollars for Sewah
Studios to manufacture a
city-size marker, according
to Dr. Thomas McAbee. While
no funds are needed from the
City of Greer budget, the city
is responsible for the labor
to install the marker. The
sponsoring organization will
be identified on the marker as
the Citizens Building and Loan
Community Foundation.
1 Corinthians 15:12-20 says,
Now if Christ is proclaimed
as raised from the dead, how
can some of you say that there
is no resurrection of the dead?
But if there is no resurrection
This is the time of year when Christians This week, we think about His life of the dead, then not even
remember the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ has been raised. And
Jesus Christ. It is a season when His followers and the reason why He came to if Christ has not been raised,
are focused on how He suffered and died on then our preaching is in vain
the cross and after 3 days He arose from the earth, which is explained so clearly and your faith is in vain.
grave. To be honest, holy week is not really a
jolly time of celebration but rather calls for se- in the sixteenth verse of the third Death is swallowed up
rious meditation and being grateful for the gift
of salvation. It is bittersweet because its never chapter of John. We think about how in victory.
pleasant to imagine a person being brutally
tortured (especially when they are innocent), He was betrayed by those He trust- We are even found to be
but the fact that Jesus miraculously came back misrepresenting God, because
to life, is a demonstration of His infinite power ed and was denied by His closest we testified about God that he
and authority and why we are so filled with raised Christ, whom he did not
humility and encouragement. Jesus Christ did friends. The religious community raise if it is true that the dead
not just talk about love, He demonstrated His are not raised. For if the dead
passion by suffering and surrendering His life rejected His message and the legal are not raised, not even Christ
so that we could live. has been raised. And if Christ
This week, we think about His life and the system along with the demands from has not been raised, your faith
reason why He came to earth, which is ex- is futile and you are still in
plained so clearly in the sixteenth verse of the the general population, overwhelm- your sins. Then those also who
third chapter of John. We think about how have fallen asleep in Christ
He was betrayed by those He trusted and was ingly agreed to publicly execute Him have perished. If in Christ we
denied by His closest friends. The religious have hope in this life only, we
community rejected His message and the without a reason other than they are of all people most to be
legal system along with the demands from the pitied. But in fact Christ has
general population, overwhelmingly agreed to hated Him. been raised from the dead, the
publicly execute Him without a reason other firstfruits of those who have
than they hated Him. in spite of a troubled world that justifies walk- fallen asleep.
We notice that He was constantly approached ing over the wounded and being self-centered. 1 Corinthians 15:54-58 con-
by those in desperate need and it was His His command to take up our cross includes tinues, When the perishable
character to be concerned and compassionate. letting go of our natural way of selfish think- puts on the imperishable, and
The world has always been filled with human ing and to willingly embrace the empathy of the mortal puts on immortality,

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR |

Submission guidelines
suffering and He is always ready to respond
in love and mercy. Being emotional and even
knowledgeable about the Bible is fine but that
does not necessarily mean that someone is
following Christ. It is what they do with what
they have learned that transforms emotions
heaven. The more we learn about His life, the then shall come to pass the
more we can sense what was being felt by saying that is written: Death
those who knew Him. As we meditate on His is swallowed up in victory. O
message, we are given a deeper understanding
of who He is, and what He wants to do through
death, where is your victory?
O death, where is your sting?
us. The reverential fear and awareness of who The sting of death is sin, and

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into spiritual obedience. When we see someone Jesus is and why He came is our hope for heav- the power of sin is the law. But
who needs help or even an encouraging word, en and it is now our responsibility to keep our thanks be to God, who gives us
what good does it do to just look at them with spiritual eyes focused on our mission. Beyond the victory through our Lord
pity. Christ was always ministering to those the new clothes and the Easter festivities, may Jesus Christ. Therefore, my
who would reach out to Him by faith and two we spend some time focusing on the one that beloved brothers, be steadfast,
thousand years later He is still pouring out His loves us and came to save us from our our- immovable, always abounding
grace and forgiveness to anyone that will call selves. in the work of the Lord, know-
upon His name. ing that in the Lord your labor
As His followers, we have been called to This guest editorial was submitted by Dr. William Holland, a Christian author and is not in vain.
focus our attention to becoming more like Him community outreach chaplain.

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DAVE
SAYS
DAVE
RAMSEY
Family
and
business
Q: My husband and I
own a small business. One
of our relatives asked for
a job recently, and we
both have reservations
about hiring him because
there are several dysfunc-
tional relationships and
personalities within our
extended family. Are we
being mean? Were not
sure how to respond.
DR: Having a small
business doesnt give
relatives a free pass to
employment. As entrepre-
neurs, you have the right
and responsibility to do
whats best for your com-
pany. And you dont have
to hire anyone even
City of Greer welcomes Charlie Graingers
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
Charlie Graingers cele-
brated its Grand Opening
with giveaways last week.
The Greater
Chamber of Commerce
Greer
welcomed the new busi-
ness, located at 1300
South Highway 14, Suite
C, to Greer with a ribbon
cutting on April 7.
Were here at Char-
lie Graingers, and it is
beautiful in here, and the
smell, making me hungry
already, said Mark Ow-
ens, President/CEO of the
Chamber.
Christian Rodriguez and
his wife Eva are the own-
ers of the new restaurant.
Today is a very special
day, said Christian Rodri-
guez. We are very, very
happy.
We have 19 different
ways of making hotdogs, of a franchise, which is ex-
he continued. Its really, panding in the area.
really good food. We are
really committed to serve
the best.
Charlie Graingers is part
The Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce welcomed Charlie Graingers to Greer with a
ribbon cutting last week.
I cant say enough good
things about you guys,
said Louis North, Succes-
sor of the original Charlie
Grainger and Founder of
the franchise. Thank you
all very much in Greer.
Thank you all for having
us in your city and in your
community.
Commercial Development
Director for Greer De-
velopment Corporation.
Were excited to have you
here.
Weve been growing tre-
mendously, and we always
love adding delicious food
options to the communi-
ty, Mensing continued.
We also love the fact that
were going to be the first
Charlie Graingers in the
Upstate. Thank you for
choosing to locate here in
Greer.
This has been the nic-
est welcome weve had at
a new ribbon cutting, so
thank you so much for
being such smiling faces,
Owens said before giving
the Christian and Eva Ro-
KAELYN CASHMAN | THE GREER CITIZEN driguez their first dollar
of profit.
Charlie Graingers is
open from 11 a.m. to 8
p.m. Monday through Sat-
Eight more Charlie urday and is closed on
Graingers restaurants are Sundays.
planned for the Upstate in
the near future. kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
Thank you for choosing
Greer, said Kyle Mensing,

GreerMade wins
a relative whos not a
good fit.
There are situations
where hiring a family

member can actually be
a plus. If a relative is
qualified and the kind of
person who understands
theyll have to bust it
every single day and
perform at a level equal to
or above your other team
members, that can be a
special and productive
thing. A relative who is a
problem child, however,
can be a nightmare in
both your professional
and personal lives.
Ask yourself a few
questions: Would you hire
this person if they werent
national awards
BY KAELYN CASHMAN been proud of our heri-
STAFF WRITER tage of making things in
our community for a long
The Greater Greer Cham- time, Owens said. When
ber of Commerces year- we launched this, there
old initiative, GreerMade, was a sense of community
has taken home several and pride that came out of
awards since its inception this program.
last February. GreerMade is a certifi-
GreerMade, which fea- cation program, Owens
KAELYN CASHMAN | THE GREER CITIZEN
tures 19 certified compa- said. To be certified, a
nies, is looking to grow in company needs to fill out
Blake Bargar, Student Body President, welcomed the community at a sneak peak event. year two, according to its an application for an advi-
leadership. sory board to review. The

GMC students celebrate

part of the family? Would
you hire this person be-
cause they would make a
good team member? If the
answers are no, then you
dont hire them period.
Be kind about the situ-
ation, because there may
be some bruised feelings.
But the bottom line is you
have to do whats best
for your business, your
immediate family, and
your team.
Dont be
house poor!
Q: I read where you
recommend having your
house payment or rent
at an amount thats 25
percent or less of your
monthly take-home pay.
Does this figure include
property taxes and insur-
ance too?
DR: Yes, it does. Im
trying to keep you from
being house poor. Did new building, and Prin-
you know you can qualify
for a house payment,
with taxes and insurance,
thats close to half of your
take-home pay? Thats
ridiculous! When you
dont have room in your
budget to do anything
else that matters because
your house payment is so
large, thats what we call
house poor.
Remember, your
most powerful
wealth building tool
is your income.
building construction
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
Community members
got a sneak peak at the
new structure being raised
behind the Benson Cam-
pus of Greenville Techni-
cal College last week.
Greer Middle College
Charter High School
kicked off the final stretch
of funding for the building
with a reception April 6.
Now that Im here, I
love this school so much,
said Blake Bargar, Student
Body president. Now, we
finally have a building.
Last fall, the Student
Government raised funds
through Spirit Week for a
learning courtyard at the
cipal Jimmy Armstrong
presented a plaque to the
class presidents: Blake
Bargar, Student Body Pres-
ident; Laurel Williams,
Senior President; Bryson
Bargar, Junior President;
Maddie Buisch, Sopho-
more President and Ryan
Bokowy, Freshman Presi-
dent.
Through their hard
work, our student gov-
ernment, along with our
student body, was able
to raise $42,000 to finish
that space, Armstrong
So far, we have done business does not need to
very well with this pro- be a chamber member, but
gram, said Mark Owens, there is a cost of $75. Cer-
President/CEO of the tified companies are then
Greer Chamber, during the licensed to use the logo on
monthly First Friday Lun-
cheon last week.
This program won the
best communications
their products.
Its a great way to show-
case that youre proud to
be a part of the Greer com-
piece in North Carolina munity and that youre
and South Carolina cham- proud to be making some-
bers, Owens continued. thing here locally, Owens
Then, we were entered said. The pride that goes
into the national competi- into making something is
tion, and we won a grand amazing, and we want to
award for campaign, so we
won the best new chamber
highlight that.
The Chamber is also
campaign for a category.
We thought that was
seeking to partner with
the Spartanburg Area
great. Chamber of Commerce to
Anyone who wins a cat- initiate a signing day for
egory moves into another students pursuing manu-
KAELYN CASHMAN | THE GREER CITIZEN level, the national conven- facturing jobs.
tion, Owens said. We won Were going to cele-
Community members were able to view the inside of the the Best in Show which is brate those young people
new Greer Middle College building. the best new chamber idea and talk about the great
in the country out of over things theyre doing, said
said. There is going to $400,000, more than half 7,000 chambers for our di- Owens said.
be a plaque that is going of the needed funds have vision, and that was really In other business, City
to be out in the learning been raised with a remain- something that were real- Administrator Ed Drig-
courtyard, and its going ing amount of a little less ly proud of. gers presented an update
to be there forever. than $200,000. The GreerMade logo is on growth in the month
GMC started in 2007, Its an honor to be comprised with the mid- of March with $19.4 bil-
moving to its current lo- here with you guys today, dle designed to be city lion invested, 43 housing
cation in 2008, Armstrong braving the wind, said hall with the chamber to starts and 36 commercial
said. Mark Owens, President/ the right and the wheel on permits submitted future
We were able to go from CEO of the Greater Greer the bottom to represent construction review.
downtown Greenville, and Chamber of Commerce. growth. This is a growing, dy-
we came here, Armstrong It seems like just a few At the top, the four namic community, Drig-
said. Our village started weeks ago we were here shaded mills are the four gers said before introduc-
in three phases, and we for raising the first bar. mills of Greer that reflect ing the new Police Chief
now have 29 portables. As a chamber and com- our past. Thats where Matt Hamby, who is the
Then, it came to a point merce, we understand the we come from, and weve June First Friday speaker.
where we needed to be in future of our community
a building. and workforce are you,
Now, here we are, he our students, he con-
continued. We are here tinued. It is time for the
with a building, but there school to have a perma-
is still a funding gap. nent building.
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A6 THE GREER CITIZEN  WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017

Springwell to present Easter program Sunday

BY KATIE CRUICE SMITH
FOR THE GREER CITIZEN

What does it mean to be

free?
In this years Easter pro-
gram, Springwell Church
plans to answer that ques-
tion at both its 9 a.m. ser-
vice and 11 a.m. service on
Sunday, April 16.
We have a good under-
standing of living as free
people, said Dylan Arms,
the worship director. We
can choose what we want
to do. On the outside, we
have a good idea of how
to live free. But inside is
hard. If were living free,
then why dont I feel like
that on the inside?
Springwell Church
hopes to answer that
question through special
videos, live music, and
solid preaching by Pastor
Scott McAlister. Although
the service is not much
different than a regular
Sunday service, the special
elements worked through-
out will help draw the lis-
tener in to examine how to
live free on the inside.
One of our songs says,
I was breathing but not
alive. We know the One
who gives Life, said Arms.
We want to be authentic
in who we are in the ser-
vices.
Easter Sunday is the
churchs best-attended
service. The community is
invited, and dress is casu-
al. Nursery is provided in
both services for infants
to two-year-olds. There is
also a program for kids
three-years-old through
fourth grade and a sepa-
rate program for fifth and
sixth graders.
Springwell Church is lo-
cated at 4369 Wade Hamp- PHOTOS | SUBMITTED
ton Blvd. in Taylors.
Springwell Church, located at 4369 Wade Hampton Boulevard in Taylors will hold a
special Easter Service on Sunday, April 16.

Church
News
EGG HUNT AT SUBER ROAD
BAPTIST IS APRIL 13
Suber Road Baptist
Church is inviting the
community to its Easter
Mommy and Me activity on
Thursday, April 13, from
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the
churchs outdoor pavilion.
There will be an Easter
egg hunt and craft for chil-
dren of all ages. Refresh-
ments will be provided.
For more information,
contact the church office
at 801-0181.
Suber Road Baptist is lo-
cated at 445 S. Suber Road.
ABNER CREEK TO HOST
GLOW IN THE DARK HUNT
Abner Creek Baptist will
host a GLOW in the DARK
Easter Egg Hunt and Fam-
ily Movie Night on Satur-
day, April 15, at 7 p.m.
The egg hunt is for chil-
dren up through sixth
grade, and everyone is en-
couraged to stay for the
outdoor movie following
the egg hunt.
This event is free to the
public.
For more information,
visit abnercreekbaptist.
com. The church is locat-
ed at 2461 Abner Creek Rd
in Greer.
FAIRVIEW BAPTIST
HOSTING EASTER EVENTS
Fairview Baptist will
hold an Egg Drop in con-
junction with its Hope
Week activities on Satur-
day, April 15, from 4-6
p.m. at Dooley Field.
The event will feature an
egg drop with 20,000 eggs,
free food, inflatables and
giveaways. Special guest is
Dylan Thompson.
The church will hold
Easter services on Sunday,
April 16, at 8:30 a.m. and
11 a.m.
Fairview Baptist is lo-
cated at 1300 Locust Hill
Road in Greer.
Woods Chapel United Methodist Church raised more than $2,200 in support of the church, backpack ministry and
outreach programs during the eighth annual car show this past Saturday, April 8.
which begins at noon in
the churchs sanctuary.
Major James Windley
will lead the congregation
in prayer at noon and nine
church and community
leaders will pray individu-
ally for our city, state, and
nation. Singer-songwriter
Stephen Eager will provide
a 30-minute prelude at
11:30 a.m. and Rev. Tom
Barrett, Music and Wor-
ship Arts Director at First
Presbyterian Church, will
lead a community choir
and orchestra.
SUMMER CAMP PLANNED
AT ABNER CREEK BAPTIST
Abner Creek Baptist
Church has opened regis-
tration for its annual sum-
mer Drama Camp. Camp
will be held June 5-9 from
8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. daily.
During camp, rising
first-seventh graders will
enjoy fun-filled activities
while they rehearse for
the June 11 drama per-
formance of Star Quest:
Search for the Stolen
Scriptures.
Camp cost is $40 per
child with a $100 family
maximum. (Family dis-
count applies only to sib-
lings who reside in the
same household).
Registration is required
prior to May 14 and space
is limited. Register online
at thecreekgreer.church-
centeronline.com or at
www.abnercreekbaptist.
com.
APALACHE BAPTIST PLANS
PIGEON FORGE TRIP
Apalache Baptist will of-
fer a Senior Adult Trip to
Pigeon Forge May 15-18.
Cost is $175 and in-
cludes meals and a Chris-
tian show about Jesus.
For more information, call
Frank Lewis at 561-6083.
TRBA GOLF TOURNAMENT
IS SET FOR MAY 20
Three Rivers Baptist
Association will hold a
Golf Tournament, spon-
sored by Clearview Baptist
Church, on Saturday, May
20, at Paris Mountain Golf
Course. Shotgun start is 8
a.m.
All proceeds benefit the
Disaster Relief Ministry of
TRBA. For more informa-
tion or to register, visit
threeriversba.orgor call
834-9635.
PRESENTATION AT GRACE
UNITED METHODIST
On Sunday, May 21,
Grace United Methodist
Church will host a presen-
tation on the importance
of wills, healthcare power
of attorney and living wills
at 627 Taylor Rd. in Greer.
at 6:30 p.m.
The event is free and lo-
cal attorney Amber Brack-
ett will be the speaker.
TRBA WILL HOST SENIOR
ADULT REVIVAL
Three Rivers Baptist As-
sociation will host a Senior
Adult Revival May 22-24.
Gary Hollingsworth, Ex-
ecutive Director-Treasur-
er for the South Carolina
Baptist Convention, will
be the speaker on Monday,
May 22, from 10-11:30
a.m. at Greer First Baptist.
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Will Snipes, educator
and youth speaker, will be
the guest on Tuesday, May
23, from 10-11:30 a.m. at
Reedy River Baptist.
The event will wrap up
with Ron Jackson, found-
er of Parsons Pantry, on
Wednesday, May 24, from
10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. at Lo-
cust Hill Baptist.
Special choirs each day
will be lead by Jim Carey,
of Lyman First Baptist.
MAYFIELD CHAPEL
SEEKING PASTOR
Mayfield Chapel Baptist
Church in Duncan is seek-
ing a full-time pastor.
Responsibilities include:
preaching the Gospel,
teaching the bible, provid-
ing leadership in Christian
education and conducting
weekly bible study.
Compensation package
based on the candidates
qualification and expe-
rience. Candidates must
submit a resume and pho-
to by mail no later than
May 29 to 108 Nottingham
Circle, Duncan.
FEST:
Will feature
crafts, rides
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6, at 7:30 p.m. in Greer
City Park.
Bryants top 10 debut
single, Take It On Back
has reached three million
combined views on You-
Tube and VEVO, spent 15
consecutive weeks on the
CMT Hot 20 Countdown
and is a GAC Top 20 Coun-
try Countdown video.
The single was a Top
20 Billboard Hot Country
Song in the U.S. and a Top
20 Most Watched Video on
VEVO TV Nashville.
The festival will also
feature health screenings
from Pelham Medical Cen-
ter and a host of musical
talent on the Citizens
Building & Loan Main
Stage and REMAX Moves
Community Stage.
The weekend (will of-
fer) the opportunity to
get heath screening of all
types, and children will
be able to experience a
large arts and crafts area
to make something special
for Mom, Garrett said.
The event runs Friday,
May 5 (6-10 p.m.) and Sat-
urday, May 6 (10 a.m.-10
p.m.).
The 2017 Greater Greer
Prince and Princess Pag-
eant will be held on Satur-
day from 10 a.m. to noon,
and Creation Station will
feature free arts and crafts
projects for children from
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat-
urday.
A full list of food and
craft vendors, as well as
the complete entertain-
ment lineup and schedule
of Pelham Medical Center
health screenings, will
be available on the event
website at www.greerfam-
ilyfest.com.

Refreshments & Snacks Provided

TRBA COLLECTING
MINISTRY HEALTH KITS
Three Rivers Baptist
Association is collect-
ing Ministry Health Kits
for migrant workers, the
homeless, and single par-
ents. You Are Easter Bunny Will Be There
The kits contain one
of each of the following
items: 6 oz. toothpaste,
4.5 oz. bath soap, tooth-
Invited To An Raffle For A Boy & Girl Easter Basket
brush, bath towel, wash
cloth and comb. The items
should be collected in a
two-gallon Ziploc bag.
The kits are due to the
TRBA office by April 19.

APALACHE GOLDEN
HEARTS EVENTS SET
On April 27 the senior
adults at Apalache Baptist
Church will go out to eat
for the evening meal at
Silver Bay Seafood Restau-
rant on White Horse Road
in Greenville.

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

OFFERED IN GREENVILLE
Friday, April 21st
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
A community-wide
prayer service will be held
on this years National Day
of Prayer, Thursday, May
4, at First Presbyterian
Church, 200 W. Washing-
ton Street, in downtown
Greenville. 715 South Buncombe Road Greer, South Carolina 29650
Upstate Alive will be
sponsoring the event
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017
Kenneth A. Baker
Kenneth Alan Baker, 69,
passed away April 7, 2017
at St. Francis Hospital.
A native of South-
end-On-Sea, England, he
was the son of Joyce Eve-
lyn Wright Baker of Bed-
minster, New Jersey and
the late Alan Frank Baker.
A builder, draftsman, en-
gineer, traveler and paint-
er, he was also the founder
of Kab Tech, and an active
member of his church.
Ken committed many fine
works to canvas, but his
greatest masterpiece and
legacy is the adoring fami-
ly he leaves behind.
He is survived by his wife,
Marijke Schepers Baker of
the home; four daughters,
Erika Baker Counts of Col-
orado Springs, Colorado,
Schelyn Baker Flippin of
Spartanburg, Danielle
Baker Gibbs of Greenville
and Nancy Baker Fisher of
Greer; one son, K. Thomas
Baker of Washington, D.C.;
two sisters, Ruth Baker of
England and Ann Lange
of Germany; and fourteen
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be
held 3 p.m. Wednesday,
April 12 at Mitchell Road
Presbyterian Church, con-
ducted by Rev. Andy Lewis
and Rev. Curtis DuBose.
Burial will be private.
Visitation will be held
between 1 and 2:45 p.m.
prior to the service at the
church.
In lieu of flowers, me-
morials may be made to
Mitchell Road Presbyteri-
an Church, Global Mission
Fund, 207 Mitchell Road,
Greenville, SC 29615.
Online condolences may
be made at www.thewood-
mortuary.com.
Wayne Dobson
Veteran
Wayne Edwin Dob-
son, 77, passed away on
Wednesday, April 5, 2017.
He was the son
of the late Earl
and Eunice
Bentley Dobson. He re-
tired from the U.S. Army
after twenty-one years of
service.
Survivors include two
sons, David Dobson and
Danial Dobson; a brother,
Ron Dobson; a grandson,
Aiden Dobson. He was
predeceased by a brother
and a sister.
Graveside Services were
held at 2 p.m. on Sunday,
April 9 at Woods Memorial
Park. The family received
friends from 1 p.m. until
1:30 p.m. prior to the ser-
vice at Stribling Funeral
Home.
Condolences may be
made atwww.striblingfu-
neralhome.net.
LYMAN: Council OKs citizens award
FROM PAGE ONE
whether candidates are
opposed or not.
If you have unopposed
candidates right now, and
nobody files to declare as
a write-in candidate within
14 days after filing closes,
you dont have to have an
election. Its going to save
you the cost of that elec-
tion, Laye said. This bill
would force you to have
an election, unopposed or
not.
The cost of an election
could be several hundred
to a thousand dollars,
Laye said.
Council unanimously
approved a voice motion
for a resolution to be writ-
ten expressing their con-
cern regarding Bill H3150.
OTHER BUSINESS
In other business, coun-
cil unanimously approved
to present a citizens
award quarterly to resi-
Louise B. Howell
Louise Bishop Howell,
76, died April 8, 2017 at
Rolling Green Village.
A native of Spartanburg
County, daughter of the
late Otis E. and Ella Pruitt
Bishop, she was a retired
school teacher for The
School District of Green-
ville County, having re-
tired from Mountain View
Elementary, and a member
of Holly Springs Baptist
Church.
Surviving are her hus-
band, Ronald C. Howell;
two sons and daughter-
in-law, Kevin and Tampey
Howell of Cleveland and
Keenan Howell of Taylors
and four grandchildren,
Jessica, Kayla, Lauren and
Jaden Howell.
Mrs. Howell was pre-
deceased by two sisters,
Sarah Hammett and Jane
Wingo.
Funeral services were
held 2 p.m. Monday, April
10 at Holly Springs Baptist
Church conducted by Dr.
Tim Clark and Rev. Henry
Stanford. Burial followed
in the church cemetery.
Visitation was held
12:30-1:45 p.m. Monday
at Holly Springs Baptist
Church.
Memorials may be made
to Holly Springs Baptist
Church Building Fund,
251 Hannon Road, Inman,
SC 29349.
Online condolences
may be made at www.the-
woodmortuary.com.
Katherine G. Johnson
Laura Katherine Greer
Johnson, 92, widow of
Ralph W. Johnson, Jr.,
passed away on April 7,
2017.
Born in 1924 in Mariet-
ta, Georgia, she moved to
Greer in 1944 where she
became a faithful member
of Memorial United Meth-
odist Church.
Mrs. Johnson is survived
by four children, Adair,
Ralph (Harriet), Tom and
Chip; three grandchildren;
four great-grandchildren
and her brother, Donald
Greer.
A celebration of her life
was held at Memorial Unit-
ed Methodist Church 2:00
p.m. on Monday, April 10.
A private interment was
held at Woodlawn Memo-
rial Park.
Visitation was 12:30-
1:45 p.m. Monday in the
Social Hall.
Memorials may be made
to the Ministry of Triune
Mercy Center, 222 Ruther-
ford Street, Greenville, SC
29609 or Memorial Unit-
ed Methodist Church, 201
N. Main Street, Greer, SC
29650.
Online condolences
may be made at www.the-
woodmortuary.com.
Betty Maloy Ross
Betty Jean Maloy Ross,
82, passed away, April 3,
2017.
A native of Gainesville,
Georgia, daughter of the
late William Fred Maloy
and Carrie Mae Garrison
Hulsey, she was a member
of Grace Baptist Church,
Duncan.
Surviving are two daugh-
ters, Darlene Ross Key
(Ron) of Greer and Nancy
Ross Johnson (Gregg) of
Moore; two brothers, Fred
WALKABLE LYMAN |
What: Public Visioning Session
When: Tuesday, April 18, 6 p.m.
Where: Pacific Place
at the Event Center
59 Groce Road
Master Plan Unveiling:
Thursday, April 20, 6 p.m.
dents nominated by the
public and voted by coun-
cil.
Council also unanimous-
ly approved to obtain bids
for the installation of a
chain link fence six feet
high with green privacy
slats to enclose three sides
of the recycling area.
In addition, council
unanimously approved to
hire a part-time business
license official to start
May 1, to work no more
than 20 hours per week
and to earn $14 per hour.
Council also unani-
mously approved the
Obituaries COMMUNITY
Maloy and Bobby Hulsey;
three sisters, Jeri Balleng-
er, Faye Suttles and Linda
Bishop; four grandchil-
dren, Tammy Hirschauer,
Missy Shuler, Ricky Shul-
er and Chris Key; and six
great-grandchildren, Kait-
lyn Waddell, Mia Garcia,
Savannah Shuler, Richard
Stiles, Jason Key and Wil-
liam Key.
She was predeceased by
three brothers, Tommy
Hulsey, Benny Hulsey and
David Maloy and three sis-
ters, Pauline Gallamore,
Bonnie Nalley and Jean
Maloy.
Graveside services was
held 12 p.m. Friday, April
7 at Hillcrest Memory Gar-
dens, conducted by Rev.
Robert Mace.
Visitation was held
10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday at
The Wood Mortuary.
The family is at their re-
spective homes.
In lieu of flowers, me-
morials may be made to
Spartanburg Regional
Hospice Home, 686 Jeff
Davis Drive, Spartanburg,
SC 29303.
Online condolences
may be made at www.the-
woodmortuary.com.
Randy Ross
Randall Randy Dale
Ross, 59, formerly of Pel-
ham, went on to be with
the Lord on April 7, 2017
at McCall Hospice House.
Randy was the son of
the late Gettys and Willie
Mae Norris Ross, he was a
former employee of Baus-
ch and Lomb and a mem-
ber of Praise Cathedral
Church of God. Randy
loved his family, his two
dogs, Henry and Grettle,
deer hunting and visit-
ing with his many friends
during his illness.
Randy is survived by
his wife Mavis Hand Ross
of the home; a son and
daughter-in-law, Hunter
and Julia Ross of Pickens;
a sister, Rhonda McAbee
(Delano) of Duncan; a sis-
ter-in-law, Tawana Hamby
(Mac) of Liberty; nieces,
Allie Seay and Lindsey
Brooks; nephews, T.J. Seay
(Rae) and Michael Ham-
by and caregiver, Bobby
Wood.
Friends and family were
invited to attend a celebra-
tion of life held 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
at Praise Cathedral Dining
Hall. Service was conduct-
ed by Rev. Jerry Madden
and Rev. Ansel Norris.
Visitation was held 6-8
p.m. Monday, April 10 at
The Wood Mortuary.
The family is at the
home.
Memorials may be made
to McCall Hospice, 1836
W. Georgia Road, Simp-
sonville, SC 29680.
Online condolences may
be made at www.thewood-
mortuary.com.
revised timeline for the
Playground Project and
the partnership with Spar-
tanburg County Parks De-
partment for input on the
project.
Additionally, council
unanimously approved for
more trees to be planted
downtown and for coun-
cil member Hoyt Dottry to
bring stove prices.
Council also unanimous-
ly approved the allocation
of $24,183.50 for the pur-
pose of replacing 1,400
lineal feet by five feet
of sidewalk on Crescent
Street to meet ADA regu-
lations.
In addition, meetings
open to the public to share
their ideas for a more ac-
cessible and safer Holly
Springs Road and Pine
Ridge Road will be held at
6 p.m. on Tuesday, April
18, and on Thursday, April
20, at Pacific Place Event
Center, 59 Groce Road, Ly-
man.
The Greer
Citizen
Weekend Outlook
Sunny, Warm Easter Weekend
We expect sunny skies and warm
weather this Easter weekend with highs
near 80 on both Saturday and Sunday.
Sunshine and warm temperatures
return just in time for a great weekend
forecast. Warm temperatures stay with
us next week with a return of rain
chances on Monday.
Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt
Where: Abner Creek Baptist
Greer, SC
Date: Saturday, April 15
7 p.m.
Temps: Clear and mild. 77 to 70.
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Pat O. Saunders
Patricia May Owers
Saunders, 84, widow of
William Bill James Saun-
ders, died April 9, 2017 at
her home.
A native of London, En-
gland, daughter of the
late Harry and May Eileen
Dennis Owers, she was a
retired employee of Mc-
Leskey Todd and a mem-
ber of Washington Baptist
Church.
Surviving are one daugh-
ter and son-in-law, Karen
Patricia and Steve Cobb
of Greer; one brother,
Steve Owers of Monkton,
England; two grandchil-
dren, Tiffany and Rev.
Chris Jackson and Jeffrey
and Jessica Cobb and four
great-grandchildren, Ca-
den James Jackson, Del-
aney Grace Jackson, Liam
Gardiel Jackson and Ever-
leigh Gryffin Cobb.
Mrs. Saunders was pre-
deceased by one sister, Ei-
leen Owers Redmon.
Memorial services will
be held 2 p.m. Thursday,
April 13, 2017 at Washing-
ton Baptist Church con-
ducted by Dr. Drew Hines
and Rev. Joe Price.
Visitation will be held
12:45-1:45 p.m. Thursday
at Washington Baptist
Church.
The family is at the
home, of the daughter
and son-in-law, Karen and
Steve Cobb.
In lieu of flowers, me-
morials may be made
to Washington Baptist
Church Building Fund,
3500 N. Highway 14,
Greer, SC 29651.
Online condolences may
be made at www.thewood-
mortuary.com.
HOLLYWILD: Closed
FROM PAGE ONE
months, and Hollywilds
scheduled March opening
was delayed in January
following the resignation
of Executive Director Kim
Atchley.
Twenty-eight of the
CHURCH
FROM PAGE ONE
anchored in, but the wind
ripped them from the
straps.
Per a post on the
churchs Facebook, a wind
gust lifted an inflatable
that was on the campus
during the event, injuring
several kids.
The Greenville County
Sheriffs Office, EMS and
fire crews responded to
the scene.
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Betty Jean Slatton
Betty Jean Whitman Slat-
ton, 82, passed away on
April 8, 2017 at her home.
A native of Greer, daugh-
ter of the late Leroy and
Myrtle Britton Whitman,
she was a housewife and a
member of Peoples Baptist
Church.
Surviving are her hus-
band, Robert E. Lee Slatton
of the home; two daugh-
ters, Barbara Ann Harley
(Bobby) and Gayle Allen all
of Greer; two sons, Jerry
Robert Slatton and Dan-
iel Scott Slatton both of
Greer; one brother, Willis
Whitman of Greer; five
grandchildren, Scott Aus-
tin, Chad Austin, Bruce
Harvey, Amy Charping
and Ethan Slatton and sev-
en great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Slatton was prede-
ceased by one daughter,
Sylvia Jean Slatton.
Graveside services were
held 2 p.m. Tuesday, April
11 at Mountain View Cem-
etery conducted by Rev.
Larry Padgett.
Pallbearers were Lamar
Whitman, Anthony Burrell,
Danny Ray Willis, Bobby
Harley, Alvin Charping,
Scott Austin and Kenneth
Willis.
The family is at the
home of the daughter, Bar-
bara Harley.
Online condolences may
be made at www.thewood-
mortuary.com.
OBITUARIES
Obituaries can be emailed
to billy@greercitizen.com or
dropped off at 317 Trade St.
Deadline: noon Tuesday. Cost:
$60; with photo $75.
parks animals were killed
during an electrical fire
in 2015, and Hollywild
has been working to raise
money to keep the park
running in the months
since.
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Willette R. Suber
Willette Rollins Suber,
94, widow of Walter Hil-
lary Suber, passed away
April 7 at her home.
A native of Greenville
County, she was a daugh-
ter of the late James and
Ida Forrester Rollins, re-
tired owner/operator of
Subers Corn Mill in Greer
and a member of Fairview
Baptist Church.
Surviving are one son
and daughter-in-law,
James and Linda Suber;
two daughters and son-
in-law, Mary McDaniel and
Lucy and Mike Turner; two
sisters, Opal Gosnell and
Sara Morrow all of Greer;
six grandchildren and sev-
en great-grandchildren.
She was also prede-
ceased by two brothers,
Fred and Jake Rollins and
two sisters, Gladys Powell
and Modell Raines.
Funeral services were
held 3 p.m. Sunday, April 9
at Fairview Baptist Church,
conducted by Dr. Eddie
Leopard and Dr. Drew
Hines. Burial followed in
the church cemetery.
Pallbearers were Brian
Suber, John Adkins, Kelly
Hall, Jerry Morrell, Roger
Henson and John Suber.
Honorary escort was
the James Crocker Sunday
School Class and Clyde
and Hazel Bridges.
Visitation was held 1:30
until 2:45 p.m. Sunday at
the church prior to the
service. The family is at
the home.
Memorials may be made
to Fairview Baptist Church,
Foundation for the Future,
1300 Locust Hill Road,
Greer, SC 29651.
Online condolences may
be made at www.thewood-
mortuary.com.
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ROOFING DECKS 2461 Abner Creek Rd., Greer 877-6604
FLOOR PRIVACY Airport Baptist Church
COVERINGS 776 S. Batesville Rd., Greer 848-7850
FENCING
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Apalache Baptist
864-578-4100 1915 Gap Creek Rd., Greer 877-6012
Bible Baptist Church
6645 Mountain View Rd., Taylors 895-7003
Blue Ridge Baptist Church
3950 Pennington Rd., Greer 895-5787
BridgePointe
600 Bridge Rd., Taylors 244-2774
Burnsview Baptist Church
9690 Reidville Rd., Greer 879-4006
Calvary Baptist
101 Calvary St., Greer 877-9759
Calvary Baptist
108 Forest St., Greer 968-0092
864-469-0409
Calvary Hill Baptist
100 Edward Rd., Lyman
Calvary Road Baptist Church
715 South Buncombe Road
Greer, South Carolina 29650
108 Bright Rd., Greer 593-2643
Camp Creek Baptist Church
ThriveAtGreer.com 1100 Camp Creek Rd., Taylors
Cedar Grove Baptist Church
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109 Elmer St., Greer 877-6216
Community Baptist Church
642 S. Suber Rd., Greer 848-3500
Double Springs Baptist Church
3800 Locust Hill Rd., Taylors 895-1314
Ebenezer-Welcome Baptist Church
4005 Highway 414, Landrum 895-1461
El Bethel Baptist Church
313 Jones Ave., Greer 877-4021
Emmanuel Baptist Church
989-0099 423 S. Buncombe Rd., Greer 877-2121
Enoree Fork Baptist Church
1409 W. Wade Hampton Blvd.
100 Enoree Circle, Greer 268-4385
10% DISCOUNT WITH CHURCH BULLETINS ON SUNDAYS Fairview Baptist Church
1300 Locust Hill Rd., Greer 877-1881
First Baptist Church
879-2913
202 W. Poinsett St., Greer 877-4253
BENSON Freedom Fellowship Greer High 877-3604
Friendship Baptist Church
Collision Repair Center
For information 1600 Holly Springs Rd., Lyman 877-4746
Good News Baptist Church
Free Estimates about advertising Office Hours: 1592 S. Highway 14, Greer 879-2289
120 Years Combined Experience on this 7:30-6:00
page,Mon.-Fri. Grace Baptist Church
call 864-877-2076.
Rental Car Competitive Rates 848-5330 760 W. Gap Creek Rd., Greer 879-3519
State of the Art Equipment & Facilities 400 W. Wade Hampton Blvd. Grace Place
www.bensongreer.com Greer 407 Ridgewood Dr., Greer
Greer Freewill Baptist Church
110 Pine Ridge Dr., Greer 968-0310
Groveland Baptist Church
2 Groveland Rd., Taylors 879-2913
Heritage Chapel Baptist Church
218 Alexander Rd., Greer 989-0170
Highland Baptist Church
3270 Hwy. 414, Taylors 895-5270
DILL CREEK COMMONS Hillcrest Baptist Church
1379 W. Wade Hampton, Greer
111 Biblebrook Dr., Greer 877-4206
864-848-5222 Hispanic Baptist Iglesia Bautista Hispana
199 Hubert St., Greer 877-3899
Holly Springs Baptist Church
879-2913
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
1002 S. Buncombe Rd., Greer 877-6436
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
4899 Jordan Rd., Greer 895-3546
Providence Baptist Church
2020 Gibbs Shoals Rd., Greer 877-3483
Rebirth Missionary Baptist Church
2375 Racing Road, Greer 877-0449
Riverside Baptist Church
1249 S. Suber Rd., Greer 879-4400
Second Baptist Church
570 Memorial Drive Ext., Greer 877-7061
Southside Baptist Church
410 S. Main St., Greer 421-5686
St. Johns Baptist Church
2 Groveland Rd., Taylors 879-2904
Suber Road Baptist Church
445 S. Suber Rd., Greer 801-0181
Taylors First Baptist Church
200 W. Main St., Taylors 244-3535
United Family Ministries
13465 E. Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer 877-3235
Victor Baptist
121 New Woodruff Rd., Greer 877-9686
Washington Baptist Church
3500 N. Highway 14, Greer 895-1510
Welcome Home Baptist Church
1779 Pleasant Hill Rd., Greer 901-7674
CATHOLIC
Blessed Trinity Catholic Church
901 River Rd., Greer 879-4225
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Riverside Church of Christ
2103 Old Spartanburg Rd., Greer 322-6847
CHURCH OF GOD
Church of God - Greer
500 Trade St., Greer 877-0374
Church of God of Prophecy
2416 N. Highway 14, Greer 877-8329
Eastside Worship Center
601 Taylors Rd., Taylors 268-0523
ONeal Church of God
3794 Berry Mill Rd., Greer 895-4273
Pelham Church of God of Prophecy
139 Abner Creek Rd., Greer 801-0528
Praise Cathedral Church of God
3390 Brushy Creek Rd., Greer 879-4878
EPISCOPAL
Good Shepherd Episcopal
200 Cannon St., Greer 877-2330
LUTHERAN
Abiding Peace Ev. Lutheran Church
401 Batesville Rd., Simpsonville 288-4867
Apostolic Lutheran Church
453 N. Rutherford Rd., Greer 848-4568
Immanuel Lutheran Church & School LCMS
2820 Woodruff Rd., Simpsonville 297-5815
Redeemer Lutheran Church, ELCA
300 Oneal Rd., Greer 877-5876
Saints Peter and Paul Ev. Lutheran
Sharon United Methodist Church
1421 Reidville Sharon Rd., Greer 879-7926
St. Mark United Methodist Church
911 St. Mark Rd., Taylors 848-7141
St. Paul United Methodist Church
3856 N. Highway 101, Greer 895-5570
Victor United Methodist Church
1 Wilson Ave., Greer 877-5520
Woods Chapel United Methodist Church
2388 Brown Wood Rd., Greer 879-4475
Zoar United Methodist Church
1005 Highway 357, Greer 877-0758
PRESBYTERIAN Greer Storage
Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church
2094 Highway 101 North, Greer 483-2140
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1200 Devenger Rd., Greer 268-7652
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100 School St., Greer 877-3612 FREE
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821 Abner Creek Rd., Greer 879-3190
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OTHER DENOMINATIONS Greer, SC 29651
Agape House 900 Gap Creek Rd., Greer 329-7491
Anglican Church of St. George the Martyr 864-879-2117
427 Batesville Rd., Simpsonville 281-0015
Bartons Memorial Pentacostal Holiness
Highway 101 North, Greer
Bethesda Temple 125 Broadus St., Greer 877-8523
3315 Brushy
Beulah Creek Rd.,
Christian Greer 877-8090
Fellowship Church
1017 Mauldin Rd., Greenville 283-0639 McCullough
Calvary Bible Fellowship
Holiday Inn, Duncan 266-4269
3315 Brushy
Calvary CreekofRd.,
Chapel Greer 877-8090
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104 New Woodruff Rd. Greer 877-8090 864-879-2117
Christ Fellowship COMMERCIAL RENTALS RESIDENTIAL
343 Hampton Rd., Greer 879-8446
Christian Heritage Church www.mcculloughproperties.com
900 N. Main St., Greer 877-2288
Christian Life Center 2 Country Plaza 322-1325
Christian Outreach 106 West Rd. 848-0308
El-Bethel Holiness 103 E. Church St. 968-9474
Faith Family Church
3339 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors 244-0207
Faith Temple 5080 Sandy Flat Rd., Taylors 895-2524
Glad Tidings Assembly of God
Highway 290, Greer 879-3291
Harmony Fellowship Church
468 S. Suber Rd., Greer 877-8287
Harvest Christian Church
2150 Highway 417, Woodruff 486-8877
International Cathedral of Prayer
100 Davis Avenue Greer 655-0009
Journey Fellowship
1846 Old Hwy. 14S 877-2442
Lifesong Church
12481 Greenville Highway, Lyman 439-2602
Living Way Community Church
3239 N. Highway 101, Greer 895-0544
New Beginnings Outreach 301 McCall St. Greer
104 New Woodruff Rd., Greer 968-2424
848-5500
New Covenant Fellowship
2425 Racing Rd., Greer 848-4521
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017 
A City of Greer firefighter rests after putting out an apartment blaze on April 10.
Greer family displaced by fire
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
The Greer Fire Depart-
ment, with assistance
from Tyger River and Pel-
ham Batesville, responded
to a fire call around 9 a.m.
on Monday at 430 Madi-
son Haven Dr, Apartment
B, Greer.
Crime
Report
(Note: All information
contained in the following
was taken directly from
the official incident reports
filed by the Greer Police
Department. All suspects
are to be considered inno-
cent until proven guilty in
the court of law.)
OFFICER FORCED TO KILL
CHARGING PIT BULL
A Greer police officer
was forced to shoot a pit
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Police and Fire
We had an apartment
fire in a bedroom, said
Joshua Holzheimer, Dep-
uty Chief of Operations
with the City of Greer
Fire Department. (It) was
ruled electrical.
There were no injuries,
he said.
All occupants were out
of the apartment where
bull that was threatening
a neighborhood last week.
According to an incident
report supplied by Greer
Police, an officer respond-
ed to 7th St. in Greer in re-
sponse to a brown pit bull
that was loose.
Upon arriving on the
scene, the officer spoke
to a resident of the neigh-
borhood, who said that
the dogs owner lived be-
hind her and that the an-
imal was always running
loose.
When the officer crossed
the residents yard, he saw
the animal in question in-
side a broken fence. Upon
seeing the officer, the pit
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the fire occurred, Holz-
heimer said. The fire de-
partment crews assisted
with alerting and remov-
ing the two upstairs occu-
pants. All occupants were
accounted for.
Red Cross was notified
to assist occupants with
placement and any other
needs, he said.
bull jumped a broken area
of the fence and charged
him. Seeing that the ani-
mal had no intention of
slowing down, the officer
drew his gun and shot
three times at the dog. The
officer then called the inci-
dent in and obtained per-
mission to put the dog out
of its misery with a fourth
shot.
Additional police ar-
rived on the scene and
spoke with the dogs own-
er, Charity Goings. Goings
admitted that she had
struggled to keep the dog
contained and that he has
broken many chains. Go-
ings requested that police
Pressley promoted to captain
Now second
in command
at Greer PD
The Greer Police Depart-
ment filled out its new
leadership team by pro-
moting Eric Pressley to the
rank of captain, second in
command to Chief Matt
Hamby.
The promotion went into
effect April 1, when Ham-
by left the captains office
for the chiefs office, made
vacant by Dan Reynolds
retirement. Pressley most
recently served as the lieu-
tenant over the Criminal
Investigation Division.
Capt. Pressley has fully
applied himself in every
assignment he has had
throughout his career. He
is passionate about pro-
moting our mission of
solving community crime
problems by working with
our residents and busi-
nesses. He is a true pro-
fessional and takes pride
in everything he does,
Hamby said. He has the Greer Police Department
experience, education, and
training necessary to serve
in his new role. I have no
doubt that he will be very
successful in his new po- graduate of the FBI Na-
sition as second in com-
mand of the Greer Police
Department. nal justice from Anderson
The Captains Office su-
dispose of the dead ani-
mal. Her statements were
recorded and video of the
incident was downloaded
from the officers body-
worn-camera.
DUI
Abbey Lane Reeves, 33,
of 102 South Main St. in
Greer has been charged
with Driving Under the In-
fluence.
According to a Greer
Police incident report,
an officer pulled Reeves
over after she spun her
tires at a stop light. She
had slurred speech and
smelled of alcohol.
When asked to exit her
pervises the commanders
of the departments four
divisions and maintains
professional standards
for the department. The
Office of Professional
Standards is responsible
for the investigation of
alleged misconduct by po-
lice officers; the develop-
ment and progress of the
departments policies and
procedures and grants.
I have worked very
hard over the last several
years to broaden my law
enforcement horizons
through continuing edu-
cation and training. The
position of Captain will
really give me an oppor-
tunity to apply so many
of the new concepts and
strategies I have learned
in a bigger setting, Press-
ley said.Law enforcement Hamby is very detail ori-
has changed so much over
the years. The changes
have been difficult some-
times, but I truly believe
they are for the best. We
have to constantly look to
improve ourselves and our
profession.
Pressley joined the with dignity and respect.
We will work very hard
in 1994 and was promot-
ed to sergeant four years
later. He was promoted to
lieutenant in 2002. A 2016
ties. We both know that we
tional Academy, he holds
a masters degree in crimi-
support.
University.
car, Reeves stumbled and
fell out onto the roadway.
She was arrested on sus-
picion of DUI, but no field
sobriety test was issued
at the time due to a heavy
downpour of rain.
At the jail, she was is-
sued such a test and failed.
She refused a breathalyzer
and was held pending ar-
raignment.
CDV
Dominique Tarez Field- taking off on a moped.
er, 29, of 627 Peter Mc-
Cord Ln. in Greer has been
charged with Criminal
Domestic Violence (2nd
Degree).
According to an incident
THE GREER CITIZEN A9
This department has
progressed so much over
the years and I want to
be a part of helping our
department continue to
move forward, he added.
It is a very exciting time
to be a police officer for
the City of Greer. We have
a great department and
enjoy such great support
from the City leaders and
the community. I cant
think of a better place to
be.
With the new leaders in
place, the two GPD veter-
ans are eager to build on
the success the depart-
ment enjoyed under Reyn-
olds.
I think you will see a
commitment to providing
the highest level of po-
lice service possible. Chief
ented and has high expec-
tations for those around
him, Capt. Pressley said.
We will both be commit-
ted to providing this com-
munity with officers that
understand how import-
ant it is to treat everyone
to maintain and improve
upon our commitment to
Community Policing and
building those community
succeed as a police agency
only through community
report provided by Greer
Police, officers responded
to a Spring St. address to
interview a complainant.
The complainant said
that she had been at Oak-
land Place Apts. earlier in
the day and that she and
Tarez had been arguing
about the children. She
alleged that the subject
grabbed her hair and hit
her at least three times
with an open hand before
A warrant was issued for
Tarez arrest.
A10 THE GREER CITIZEN  WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017 
Blue Ridge keeps region lead over Eastside
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
The Blue Ridge baseball
team entered last week as
the only undefeated team
in the region, but the Ti-
gers didnt finish it that
way.
Snapping a 15-game
conference win-streak,
Blue Ridge fell to Eastside,
7-1, last Tuesday. The Ti-
gers, however, managed to
split the series, maintain-
ing the lead in the region
standings.
The key for this team
so far this season has
been our ability to re-
spond after losses and to
come from behind within
games, head coach Travis
Henson said.
Thats exactly what his
team did on Friday.
Friday night was a play-
off atmosphere. It was our
first Friday night region
home game of the season.
We had a big crowd; and
the stakes were even big-
ger, Henson said.
The Tigers jumped out
to an early 1-0 lead after
Elijah Henderson laced a
line drive single to center
field, stole second, and
scored on a Zach Waddell
RBI triple.
Blue Ridge added anoth-
er run in the fourth on a
two-out RBI double by Jer-
emy Collins, scoring Tra-
Byrnes
drops in
region
after
losses
BY BILLY CANNADA
EDITOR
The Rebel baseball team
has fallen to last place in
the region heading into
the final two weeks of the
season.
Byrnes dropped two
games to Gaffney (10-3,
5-2) and one to Mauldin
(2-0), creating a do-or-die
playoff scenario on the
home stretch.
(There are growing
pains) having so many
young and inexperienced
players starting and play-
ing the majority of the
innings, head coach Mi-
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
The Rebels fell to Gaffney.
chael Maus said. Playing
the No. 1 team in the state
in Boiling Springs and
going through so many
tough teams is helping us
gain tons of experience.
We have had tons of guys
show they can compete at
a high level against very
good competition.
The Rebels will look to
bounce back this week,
as they take on Gaffney,
Chapman and Mauldin.
In non-region action,
Byrnes has seen some
success, knocking off
Greer twice in the last two
weeks.
We have had differ-
ent people in each game
playing well for us, Maos
said.Dallas Callahan has
been on base a ton for us.
Freshman Easton Culli-
son had four hits on the
week.We also had several
players who stepped up
and pitched well for us in
their appearances in the
games.
Blue Ridge slipped past Eastside last Friday, maintaining a one-game lead in the
conference standings. The Tigers could clinch a region championship by beating Greer.
vis Lancaster to take a 2-0
advantage.
Eastside rallied for two
runs in the fifth to tie the
game, but Blue Ridge re-
sponded to take a 3-2 lead
in the following half-in-
ning.
Eastside countered with
a lead-off double by Tank
Harrison to start the sixth,
and a two-run home run
by Hunter Garlington, giv-
ing the Eagles a 4-3 lead.
That set the stage for a
Tiger comeback to keep
Andy Bryson, a Greer basketball player and a former teammate of Nathan Moore, who passed away suddenly in 2016,
received a scholarship for $2,500. Greers Tori Henderson was also a recepient.
NGU Crusaders top King, 14-3
Five Crusaders recorded
multiple hits during the
North Greenville baseball
teams series win at King
University last week.
Ryan Brown, Connor
Grant, Bennette Hill,
Josh Black and Brandon
Odachowski were hot
from the plate, helping the
Crusaders improve to 14-7
in Conference Carolinas
play.
Blake Hamilton notched
his fifth win of the season
on the mound.
North Greenville went
10-16 (.625) with runners
in scoring position while
holding King to just 1-12
(.083).
After three scoreless in-
nings to begin the game,
the Crusaders had a very
productive fourth inning.
With two outs and a
runner on second, Grant
singled through the right
side to bring in Brown.
The next batter, Nathaniel
Maggio, doubled to right
center to score Grant. Hill
then singled up the middle
to bring in Maggio.
After a throwing error
allowed the inning to con-
tinue, Andrew Frazier sin-
gled to left field to score
Hill, the fourth run of the
inning.
Four more runs would
come in during the fifth
inning.
With runners on first
and second, Brown
reached on a fielding error
which allowed Eric Gilbert
to score. Grant then sin-
Sports
The Greer Citizen
their region title hopes
alive. walks.
With two out and no
runners on, Henderson
reached base on a walk and
Waddell singled to right,
bringing Brandon South-
ern to the plate. Southern
blasted the first pitch over
the right field wall for a
walk-off three-run HR to
give the Tigers a 6-4 win. were some big pitches and
Zach Waddell threw 6
1/3 innings for the Tigers,
giving up four runs on
six hits while recording 5
Remembering Moore
The North Greenville baseball team currently sits at second place in the Conference
Carolinas standings with a record of 30-12 overall.
gled to left field to bring
in Clark Scolamiero. With
runners on second and
third, a single to center
field by Hill brought in
Grant and Brown.
King responded in the
bottom of the inning with
two runs of their own. An
RBI groundout by Tyler
Bailey brought in the first
run of the game for the the scoring going with an
Tornado. Cam Haymans
then got a base hit to score
a second run.
All runs scored in the in-
ning for both teams were
unearned.
North Greenville had an-
other big inning in the sev-
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
strikeouts and only two
A sweep of their only re-
maining region opponent,
Greer, would give the Ti-
gers back to back Region
Championships.
It was certianly an in-
credible game, Henson
said. Both teams compet-
ed all night long. There
some remarkably clutch
at-bats for both teams. Of
course, none more clutch
than Southerns walk-
enth. After the first two
batters were retired, Hill
and Frazier would both
reach base. Black tripled
to left center to bring in
both runs. The next batter,
Odachowski, hit an RBI
single to left field which
scored Black.
After a pitching change
by King, Scolamiero kept
RBI single to center field
that scored Odachowski.
Brown then capped off the
inning with an infield sin-
gle to shortstop.
On the play, Gilbert
was able to score due to a
throwing error by the Tor-
Friday night
was a playoff
atmosphere...We
had a big crowd;
and the stakes were
even bigger.
Travis Henson
Blue Ridge baseball coach
off home run. Hender-
son and Waddell both
had outstanding at-bats
leading up to Southerns
blast. Were not finished
yet. We must focus and
finish. Greer has a solid
team and are just a few
runs away from being in
the region title hunt them-
selves with a pair of 2-1
losses to Eastside and an
extra inning 8-7 loss to
Union County. We will
have to be at our best in
the Greer series for sure.
Blue Ridge will face
Greer on Friday.
Im proud of our play-
ers and their ability to
respond throughout the
season, Henson said.
Anytime weve been
knocked down, weve been
able to get back up all sea-
son. I was really proud of
our resilience on Friday
night.
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nado. Once again, all runs
scored in the inning were
unearned.
King posted one final
run in the eight with a solo
home run to left field by
Austin Dayton.
In the top of the ninth
with runners on second
and third, an RBI ground-
out by Scolamiero scored
Odachowski brought what
would end up being the fi-
nal score to 14-3.
With the series win,
North Greenville improves
to 30-12 overall. North
Greenville is currently
second in the conference
standings.
B
BLAME
CANNADA
BILLY
CANNADA
Clearing
the air
I
could just let this die.
I probably should just
let this die.
But what fun would that
be?
If every journalist
covering the Final Four in
Phoenix can voice their
opinion on UNC and the
NCAA investigation into
several of the universitys
African American Studies
classes, why cant I?
Just to be clear from the
outset, I did not think this
was an appropriate story
during the tournament.
Not because I think the
university did nothing
wrong (UNC is clearly
guilty of something here),
but because the sources
for these stories were
people who had nothing
to do with it.
So, lets talk about
it. Everybody wants to
talk about UNCs NCAA
woesheres our chance.
Hopefully Ill give you
guys some things to pon-
der before you make that
next UNC students dont
go to class joke. Im all
for talking about this, but
I do think we should be
accurate.
Without further delay,
here are some correc-
tions I would offer to the
national media narratives
you were fed during the
Final Four:
1. These were not fake
classes.
Fake classes is proba-
bly the most common de-
scription of AFAM classes
at UNC, but it couldnt be
further from the truth.
There was nothing fake
about these classes, actu-
ally. They were real. They
had students (more than
50 percent of which were
not athletes). They were
offered by an accredited
university. THEY WERE
REAL. All of the classes
were real. Just because
they didnt meet prop-
er academic standards
doesnt make them any
less real. Anyone using
fake classes hasnt done
enough research on this
to even know the basic
facts. But in a world of
fake news perhaps this
is the most polarizing
way to get the readers
attention.
2. North Carolina is not
the reason this is taking
so long.
This investigation has
been going on for many,
many years now, but
North Carolina shouldnt
be getting the full blame
for dragging it out. The
NCAA has a process and
UNC is participating in
that process. The NCAA
has a specific format for
doling out allegations and
punishment. UNC has ev-
ery right to defend itself
and should. The NCAA
has been known to issue
sanctions that make no
sense (see Penn State), so
why should the university
rush through the process
to make that happen fast-
er. If the NCAA gives you
time to respond to alle-
gations and make a case,
why not take advantage of
that? This brings me too
my next point
3. Saying UNC has ben-
efited from the lengthy
investigation is irrespon-
sible and ridiculous.
How in the world is
any of this beneficial for
the University of North
Carolina? That was the
question mens basketball
coach Roy Williams had
for reporters last week
when they suggested UNC
was fortunate to be in an-
other national title game
while avoiding sanctions.
North Carolina isnt avoid-
ing anything. Sanctions
are coming. And in the
meantime, UNC is being
punished in (perhaps)
the worst way possible:
recruiting. Who in their
right mind would come
to a program that has
such a dark cloud hanging
over it? With the threat of
postseason bans
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017 SPORTS THE GREER CITIZEN B3

A SPORTING VIEW |

Southern
Belle
BY MARK VASTO
FOR THE GREER CITIZEN

N
orth Carolina folks
being what North
Carolina folks are
and such ... Tar Heels ...
people who dont budge
an inch backward, it
should come to you as no
surprise that the dadgum
lot of them brought home
a new set of silver for the
table, yessir. ... some-
thing someone like Mark
Twain could have said,

Domination
while wearing seersucker
and sipping sweet tea.
So North Carolina has
its sixth championship,
and coach Roy Williams The Europeans dominated the Volvo Car Open in
has his third after a Charleston over the weekend, with no Americans
not-so-thrilling final that advancing past the quarterfinals. Sundays championship
capped off a very thrilling featured two 19-year-olds, with Daria Kasatkina besting
tournament in 2017. The
nearly flawless Gonzaga
Jelena Ostapenko 6-3, 6-1 for her first professional
Bulldogs, the great spirit tournament title. Pictured above is Laura Siegemund, and
of Spokane, finally went right is Ostapenko.

As soon as the Photos by

William Buchheit
Heels came out
for warmups, the
Gonzaga players
knew it was for
real. This is North
... Freaking ... Track has strong showing at invitational
Carolina. These
guys aint gonna
Keitt, Rolle over 11-times, only four of
which were caused. NGU
also totaled five penalties

fold. set personal during the league contest.

Foster and Proly led the
team with three scores.

from bracket buster to

Butler-style heartbreak-
er, while North Carolina
cemented the notion that
you have to take the belt
from a champion.
Going into the finals,
the Gonzaga storyline
was well-trodden. Mark
Few is quite a basketball
mind, and he has steadily
built his program into
perennial, outer-fringe
contenders since the Clin-
ton administration. This
year, with a stepped-up
foreign-student program,
the Zags ripped through
the regular season and
worked their way into the
finals on the strength of
a strong inside game and
tight defense.
Not so for the Tar Heels.
They were down in almost
every contest. Down five
to Kentucky. Down eight
to Oregon, and yes, even
down seven to Gonzaga
at one point. But they
refused to go away each
time. And its why the
rankings meant nothing
when the two programs
took to the floor. As soon
as the Heels came out
for warmups, the Gon-
zaga players knew it was
for real. This is North
... Freaking ... Carolina.
These guys aint gonna
fold.
You cannot start a
second half throwing up
bricks, letting North Car-
olina go on runs, getting
anywhere near the lead
with four minutes to play.
Whatever they needed to
do (outside the obvious,
making their shots) -- be
it call more timeouts,
fewer timeouts, purchase
ACME products and build
a tremendous wall around
their basket -- it should
have been done. It should
have been done because
everyone in the stadium
or watching on TV saw
that North Carolina fin-
ished like a steam train --
a really fast and powerful
steam train -- the kind
that gets fouled in the
paint and wins champion-
ships.
They kept flogging the
whole #redemption distances of 27.60-meters
angle of the game ... that
the boys were struggling
from the aftereffects of
horrendous PTSD for hav-
ing been in the finals last
year, too. What it showed
was a remarkable consis-
tency and tenacity. North
Carolina is in a different
class. It doesnt make a
difference how many they
invite to the dance ... the
Southern belle from Chap-
el Hill left with the crown
yet again.
records
The North Greenville
track and field continued
its march to the Confer-
ence Carolinas Champion-
ships with a solid showing
at the Susan Rouse Invita-
tional, hosted by Southern
Wesleyan University.
The Crusaders turned in
several personal best on
both the mens and wom-
ens side of the competi-
tion including one school
record in the womens
200-meter. Makayla Keitt
crossed the finish line in
25.83-seconds to set a new
personal best while also
setting a new program
standard in the event.
Also in the 200-meter
on the mens side was
Shaquille Rolle who broke
the tap in 22.94 to set his
own personal record. Jor-
dan Walters also had a
solid showing in Central,
South Carolina, stopping
the clock at 49.60-seconds
in the mens 400-meter, 25-23, 25-21) loss to Lees-
setting a new standard for
himself.
Kaleigh Roach and
Trey Stewart headlined
for North Greenville in
the mens and womens each. Alexander Schinzing
800-meter runs with a pair
of personal records. Roach
finished seventh overall blocks while Jake Boldog
in her race with a time of
2:26.85 while Trey Stew-
ard turned one of the best
finishes of the day for the
Crusaders, earning third
on the podium with a time
of 1:59.01.
Victoria Davies and Aus-
tin Nobles rounded out the
distance finishes for North
Greenville over the week-
end with a pair of individ-
ual bests. Davies crossed
in 19:54.05 while Nobles
finished in 16:49.58, both
in the 5,000-meter. Jon-
athan Keller posted the
best finish in the event
with a fifth-place showing
with a time of 16:06.52.
The field events were
headlined by a solid day
on the womens side of off five straight scores in-
the field. Emily Bryant and
Traci Oyugi both turned
in personals in the dis-
cuss and shot-put with
for much of the third set,
and 10.57-meters. Oyu-
gis throw in the shot-put when the Bobcats took a
was good enough for third
place. Sarah Scism was
also a top performer with
a distance of 4.62-meters
in the long jump.
Other top performers in-
cluded the third place fin-
ish by Keitt in the 200-me- trading points with NGU
ter run, and a second place
finish for both Walters
and Wilder.
MENS VOLLEYBALL FALLS Bobcats would get a kill on
TO LEES-MCRAE
The North Greenville
mens volleyball fell to
7-10 in league play on Sat-
The North Greenville track and field teams set several personal records at the Susan
Rouse Invitational recently.
Crusader
Corner
urday after a 3-0 (26-24,
McRae.
The Crusaders were led
by Matthew McManaway
and Grayson Lawrence
who knocked down 10-kills
and Ben Hamsho led the
team with three assisted
had seven digs.
NGU trailed 24-22 late
in the first set but got the
help of two errors from
Lees-McRae to even the
score at 24. The Bobcats
corrected course though
and scored the next two
points on kills from John
Sobel and Wes Rogman to
earn the early 1-0 set lead.
NGU took the early lead
in the third set and led for
most of the way but the
Bobcats evened the score
at 19-19 on an NGU attack
error. The Crusaders later
gained a 23-20 advantage
as the Bobcats returned
the favor with error on the
offensive end of the court.
Lees-McRae then snapped
cluding two errors by NGU
and service ace, extending
the match total to 2-0.
North Greenville trailed
team during the afternoon
by as many as six points
22-16 edge. North Green-
ville cut the deficit to three
points late in the frame
when Jake Boldog served
up one of NGUs ___ aces
from the service line. Lees-
McRae regrouped though,
to take the final set victo-
ry. Matthew McManaways
10th kill of the game made
the score 24-21 but the
their next possession to
earn the 3-0 win.
North Greenville will
wrap up the 2017 season
The Lady Crusaders earned a sweep over Belmont Abbey
during a recent double-header.
on April 11th against King
University at 7pm. The
game will be played in
Bristol, Tennessee.
LAX DROPS MATCH
TO BELMONT ABBEY
The North Greenville
mens lacrosse could not
overcome an early four-
goal deficit on Saturday
as No. 14 Belmont Abbey
went on to win 12-9 over
the Crusaders.
North Greenville trailed
2-0 in the first quarter
before a goal from Alex
Proly cut the lead in half
at 2-1 with 8:57 left in the
period. Proly finished as
one of two players with
three goals to lead the
with one of its own. Two
matchup.
Abbey answered with
three unanswered scores
to extend the lead to 5-1.
North Greenville later
trimmed the deficit to
5-4 with a goal from Tyler
Holland but the Crusaders
from up north added a set
of scores in the final min-
utes to take an 8-4 lead
into intermission.
NGU opened the second
half with a flurry of scores
as Proly and Foster both
scored to make the score
8-6, inching the Crusaders
closer. BAC Stayed a step
ahead of NGU though, an-
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delivered her third homer
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The mens lacrosse team is
now 2-3 in league play.
swering every scoring rally
doubles along with Brooke
unanswered goals from
Abbey extended the lead
back to 4-goals with 2:19
left in the third.
Foster tossed in his sec-
ond and third of the game
in the fourth quarter while
Hunter Burgett also scored
for NGU to make it 11-9.
NGU had a chance to pull
to within one goal, but a
save from BAC keeper Har-
ley Whitham made a great
save, a stop which later
turned into the 12thgoal
of the day for Abbey.
In the end, the Crusad-
ers struggled with pos-
session, turning the ball
Austin Dixon also scored
one along with Burgett
and Holland. Braeden Dix-
on totaled 11-saves in net.
North Greenville fell
to 6-7 overall and 2-3 in
league play. The Crusad-
ers will host Pfeiffer Uni-
versity at 1pm next Satur-
day.
CRUSADER SOFTBALL
EARNS SWEEP
The North Greenville
softball team piled on 20-
hits in Thursdays dou-
ble-header en route to an
8-3/7-4 sweep of Belmont
Abbey in Conference Car-
olinas play.
The Crusaders dished
out eight, extra base hits
during the league sweep
including five homers and
three doubles. Morgan
Roach led the team with
two bombs in the first
game, while Shayna Finley
and Kaitlyn Wagers also
delivered a dinger. Also
getting in on the long ball
action was Kate Lee who
of the season.
North Greenville led 2-1
as game one headed into
the fourth inning. Wagers
and Morgan Roach would
to extend the lead to three
runs. Roach tacked on a
three run blast in the sixth
to push the lead to 7-1.
Amanda Croffin earned
the game one win after
tossing 5.2 innings, allow-
ing one earned run while
striking out five. Anna
Rodgers also threw an in-
ning for NGU allowing two
runs on three hits. Wagers
was 3-3 with three RBI
while Roach was 2-4 with
two RBI.
The bats continued to
produce in game two,
pounding out another set
of homers as well as three
doubles. Lees opposite
field, two run blast in the
second inning extended
NGUs lead to 5-1, while
Shayna Finley gave the
Crusaders some insurance
in the fifth with a solo
blast that made the score
7-4.
Finley would also de-
liver one of NGUs three
Wade and Grace DeBoer.
Abbey trailed until the
third inning but tacked on
four runs, three of which
came on one hit. Croffin
also earned the game two
win after throwing anoth-
er four innings, holding
the Crusaders scoreless
with two strikeouts.
NGU had five players
with two base hits in-
cluding Lee and Megan
Johnson who led the team
with two RBI each. Shayna
Finley was 2-2 with an RBI
and a run scored.
B4 THE GREER CITIZEN SPORTS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017

New pavement at Texas cant stop Jimmie Johnson

BY REID SPENCER
NASCAR WIRE
Jimmie Johnson proved
on Sunday that you cant
keep a good driver, a good
car and a good team down
for longeven if you
change the playing field
at one of his favorite race
tracks.
The seven-time Monster
Energy NASCAR Cup Se-
ries champion passed Joey
Logano for the lead on
Lap 318 of 334 and pulled
away for his first victory
of the season in the OReil-
ly Auto Parts 500 at newly
repaved and reconfigured
Texas Motor Speedway.
The win was Johnsons
seventh at the 1.5-mile
track and the 81st of his
career, and it came de-
spite an inauspicious start
to the weekend. Johnson
spun in the first round of
Fridays knockout quali-
fying and flat-spotted his
tires. Because his team
changed tires on the No.
48 Hendrick Motorsports
Chevrolet before the
racecontravening NA-
SCARs mandate that driv-
ers start the race on their
qualifying tiresJohnson
dropped to the rear for the
initial green.
By the time NASCAR
called the fifth caution of
the race on Lap 121 for
debris on the frontstretch,
Johnson had cracked the
top-10, and he was fourth
out of the pits for the sub-
sequent restart on Lap
127.
At the end of Stage 2,
which concluded on Lap
170, the No. 48 Chevy
was second behind Ryan
Blaney, who swept the
first and second stages
but finished 12th overall
after sliding through his
pit box on the final stop
on Lap 300 and losing
Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowes Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy
NASCAR Cup Series OReilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 9 in Fort Worth, Texas.
track position.
Blaney led 148 laps.
Johnson led 18, but he led
the one that counted most.
The victory was Johnsons
sixth in the last 10 races at
Texas.
I guess I remembered
how to drive, and I guess
this team remembered
how to do it! said John-
son, who has been the
victim of some inevita-
ble second-guessing af-
ter scratching out a lone
top-10 (ninth at Phoenix)
in the first six races of
the season. Im just real
proud of this team.
What a tough track and
tough conditions. We were
really in our wheelhouse
and we were just able to
execute all day.
The only thing that
bothered Johnson was a
lack of hydration in the
car, thanks to a malfunc-
tion in the fluid delivery
system, but with a break
in the schedule for Easter,
hell have nearly a fort- media center for his post-
night to recover before the
Monster Energy NASCAR
Cup Series goes to Bristol
Motor Speedway.
Oh, it was hot in there, Fontana, Calif., in late
Johnson acknowledged. I
got cooked in the car to- ed 32nd because his car
day. I didnt have any flu-
ids, so Im not feeling the inspection in time to make
best, but we got into Vic-
SARAH CRABILL | GETTY IMAGES
tory Lane. Im so proud of trials. After working his
the fight in this race team. way toward the front, Lar-
I cant wait to celebrate son was sent to the rear
during this off-weekend again for driving through
with my family and friends too many pit boxes under
and really enjoy this. a competition caution on
Johnson paid a visit to Lap 33. But he again found
the infield care center his way to the front. It
after climbing from his simply took him too long
car, before coming to the to get past Logano during
the final 30-lap green-flag
race press conference. run.
Kyle Larson finished Wish I would have got
second for the fourth time him by a little sooner,
this season. A winner at but all in all a great day
for our Credit One Bank
March, Larson also start- Chevy team, Larson said.
I made a mistake there
didnt pass pre-qualifying on the first pit stop and
clipped too many boxes. I
an attempt during time turned in way early.
I was disappointed in
myself then, because I feel
like our car was really, re-
ally good the beginning
part of the race and prob-
ably could have drove up
to the lead and maybe con-
trolled the race from then
on. So you never know.
But I just got to focus
a little bit harder and not
make mistakes, and we
can control some races,
lead some laps. All in all,
still a really good finish
for us and we extend the
point lead a little bit (to
17 points over ninth-place
finisher Chase Elliott), so a
solid day.
The racing groove on the
repaved surface began to
widen out as the race pro-
gressed, thanks in part to
the tracks effort to drag
tires and lay down rubber
throughout the weekend.
Yeah, the track was
a little bit better than I
think I expected it to be,
Larson said. I thought it
would be a little bit hard-
er pass. Maybe it was, but
our car was really good,
so it could operate on the
bottom of (Turns) 1 and 2
really good, and that was
about the only place you
could pass was the exit of
2, so our car was thank-
fully working good over
there.
On a contrarian pit strat-
egy that dictated he stay
out in the lead for the fi-
nal restart, Logano held
third. Polesitter Kevin
Harvick came home fourth
after leading 77 laps. Dale
Earnhardt Jr. ran fifth, far
and away his best result of
the season, after starting
37th because of the same
pre-qualifying inspection
issue that buffaloed Lar-
son.

Jones dominates at Texas for XFINITY top finish

BY REID SPENCER
NASCAR WIRE
What a difference a pit
stop made.
Erik Jones gained two
seconds over Ryan Blaney
on his final trip to pit
road, and that was all the
driver of the No. 20 Joe
Gibbs Racing Toyota need-
ed for a convincing victory
in Saturdays My Bariatric
Solutions 300 NASCAR
XFINITY Series race at Tex-
as Motor Speedway.
In winning for the sec-
ond time at Texas, the
first time this season and
the seventh time in his ca-
reer, Jones led 112 of the
200 laps and stretched
his advantage to more
than three seconds in the
late going before driving
conservatively over the
last three laps and beat-
ing Blaney to the stripe by
.512 seconds.
I tiptoed a lot there in
the segments and ended
up letting the 22 (Blaney)
catch us and pass us, but
then I was just super ag-
gressive the whole time in
traffic just trying to make
passes as quick as I could
and get as many cars as
I could between myself
and Ryan, and it paid off,
Jones said.
I think we were proba-
bly a little slower than him
for the last few laps he
had so many lapped cars
to get around that there
was no way he was going
to get to us.
Kevin Harvick ran third,
21.383 seconds behind
Jones, as only nine drivers
finished on the lead lap.
Austin Dillon was fourth,
followed by Sunoco rook-
ie Cole Custer, who post-
ed a career-best fifth, and
Darrell Wallace Jr., who
finished sixth for the fifth
consecutive race.
With the final stage of
the race going green from
a restart on lap 98 to the
conclusion, Blaney ran
down Jones and passed
him for the lead on Lap
131. Jones came to pit road
for fresh tires and fuel on
Lap 147, and Blaney fol-
lowed a lap later.
In the exchange of
stops, Jones went from
a half-second behind to
Erik Jones, driver of the #20 GameStop/GAEMS Toyota, takes the checkered flag to win
the NASCAR XFINITY Series My Bariatric Solutions 300 at Texas Motor Speedway on April
8 in Fort Worth, Texas.
2.178 seconds ahead of
the runner-up, and from
that point on it was game
over.
I thought our car was
pretty good all day,
Blaney said. The 20
seemed to be a little better
than us for 35 or 40 laps.
Then I feel like we could
start running him down.
We passed him before the
JONATHAN FERREY | GETTY IMAGES
last pit stop, and I thought
our car was pretty decent
right there. I needed to
turn a little better early in
a run. I knew it wasnt go-
ing to be that long for the
next stint.
We didnt come out with
the lead, and that hurt us.
I think if we would have
come out with the lead, I
dont know if I could have
held him off. He was pret-
ty good right away, but we
kind of over adjusted and
got too free that last run.
I felt like we were kind of
even with them 10 laps
into a run, but then he got
so far out ahead that we
couldnt run him down.
Just couldnt get there.
The XFINITY regulars
stayed on the track under
the yellow to collect points
at the end of the second
stage, which concluded
on Lap 90. William Byron
won the stage and the ac-
companying playoff point,
leading nine XFINITY reg-
ulars in the top 10 in that
stage. In contrast, Jones
won the first stage, which
featured only three full-
time XFINITY drivers in
the top 10.Despite finish-
ing 10th as the first driv-
er one lap down, Elliott
Sadler retained the series
lead by six points over By-
ron in second place.

CANNADA: Offering a different (and somewhat objective) UNC scandal opinion

FROM B1
and scholarship penalties
always around the corner,
how exactly is the NCAA
investigation a benefit?
The fact that UNC has
been to two national title
games in two years is a
testament to Roy Wil-
liams brilliant coaching,
not North Carolinas in-
volvement in an academic
scandal. Before the inves-
tigation officially ramped
up in 2013, Roy Williams
was getting multiple
McDonalds All-Americans
each year. Since then, hes
gotten one. Yeah, I dont
think thats much of a
benefit.
4. Wanting to punish/
make fun of players who
had nothing to do with
this is weird.
Luke Maye hit the
shot of his life against
Kentucky in the Elite
8 to send UNC back to
the Final Four, and the
next day there was video
all over the internet of
Maye receiving a stand-
ing ovation in his 8 a.m.
business class. As you
can easily guess, this
video was accompanied
by a significant number
of jokes pointing out that
UNC players dont even
go to class. Maye isnt the
only Tar Heel to be the
butt of the joke however.
A couple of years ago,
Yahoo writer Pat Forde
made a joke about Marcus
Paige having class work
to do during media day.
Marcus Paige was a 4.0
student. I get that these
jokes are low-hanging
fruit, but nobody current-
ly involved with the UNC
mens basketball team
had anything to do with
the AFAM classes. Folks
out there who are excited
to see scholarships and
postseason opportunities
ripped away for these
players are simply blood-
thirsty. Innocence doesnt
matter to them. They just
want someone to pay.
5. This WILL NOT end
soon.
My parting thought on
this matter (for now) is
that well be talking about
it for years to come. Not
only is the investigation
nowhere close to wrap-
ping up, but the NCAA
is likely going to have a Im trying to do at all. I investigation and the al media members were
rather large lawsuit on do think the University of Wainstein Report would willing to do last week
its hands. Lawyers for North Carolina was wrong give you a better idea of (while North Carolina was
the university have made for having these classes what is really going on winning its SIXTH mens
it clear that the NCAA and something has to here. But thats just not basketball title).
has no bylaws to support be done to make sure it something a lot of nation-
many of its allegations doesnt happen again. But
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B6 THE GREER CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017

Easter Eggcitement Photos by Preston Burch

Children swarmed a field covered in Easter Eggs Monday night during the Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt held at Praise Cathedral Monday night. The event was hosted by Greer CPW.

The Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt had to be postponed a week due to severe weather, but
many local residents still took advantage of the family-fun opportunity.

The Easter Bunny was on-hand to help celebrate at the City of Greers Eggtastic event, Century Park Century Park
held Saturday at Century Park.

Goodstock 2017 to help

Upstate family April 22
Featuring
live music,
games, silent
auction
PHOTO | SUBMITTED BY KAELYN PFENNING
STAFF WRITER
Rides Rollin for Warriors will be held Saturday to support the Disabled American Veterans
Association. For the past eight years,
the Corey James Memo-
rial Good Time Benefit,

Auto show to support |

a 501C-3 non-profit, has the entire day and night
raised more than $50,000 with bands playing short MUSIC LINEUP
through music charity sets to our audience of
events for a local child goodtime friends, Van- Noon: Noel Riddle

veterans this Saturday

BY KAELYN CASHMAN shows at the pub on Sun-
STAFF WRITER day afternoons, and well
be starting this year in
Rides Rollin for War- June, Gregory said. We
riors is holding its annual were invited a couple
Auto & Bike Show in sup- years ago to help with the
port of Disabled American big show, where we close
Veterans (DAV) this Satur- the street.
day in downtown Greer. We pick a charity, she
Trade Street will be continued. For the past
closed from 2-10 p.m. with two years, its been for the
car check-in from 2-4 p.m. Disabled American Veter-
The show car entrance is ans.
Depot Street. Pre-register Awards will be at 6:30
at $15 or $20 the day of p.m. for Top 50, Best Of
the show. and Sponsor Picks.
If you just want to All the proceeds from
come look, its free, said the show goes directly to
Christie Gregory, one of the Disabled American
the coordinators. Veterans, Gregory said,
Live music is to be pres- and they will actually be
ent all day with Take 2, on site. They have a pick
Joey Banks, Cam Ramsey themselves for a trophy.
and The Darnell Boys. A poker walk is going to
Thats a big thing this be taking place this year
year, Gregory said. Its as well with the first place
all live music. prize being a TV.
Christie Gregory worked Thats to help the other
together with her husband businesses in the down-
Lamar, Michael Parker and town get the foot traffic,
Pour Sports Pub & Grille. Gregory said.
We have been and Gregorys church,
still do little cruise-in car Woods Chapel, held its
eighth annual car show
this past Saturday, April
8, and raised more than
$2,200 in support of the
church, backpack ministry
and outreach programs.
Thats what we do car
shows for is for benefits,
Gregory said. We dont do
it for our own profit. Its
our hobby.
Gregory and her hus-
band have show cars, and
several years ago, they
started holding car shows.
Weve got a lot of good
friends over the years
by doing the car chows,
Gregory said. Every year
at the car show when the
people start coming up to
registerits almost like
old home week because
you get to start seeing
all the people again. You
meet a lot of good people.
Gregory and her hus-
band have been doing car
shows for eight years now
and have lived in Greer
more than 20 years.
kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
and their family enduring
medical hardships in the
Upstate of South Carolina.
This year, Goodstock
2017 has live music lined
up from 1-10 p.m. on Sat-
urday, April 22, at Wild
Ace Pizza and Pub, located
at 103 Depot St, Greer.
The entire event is a
Woodstock theme, and
there will be vendors sell-
ing Woodstock apparel
and swag, said Denise health issues, Vanden-
VandenBerghe, Board
Member for the nonprof-
it and Owner of Wild Ace
Pizza.
Live music includes Noel
Riddle, Doug Jones, Kelly
Joe & Buffalo, Angela East-
erling & the Beguilers, Loz
Band, Off Duty Band and
Kyle (414) & Friends.
We encourage everyone
to come out and listen to
the live bands that day
and support local music,
VandenBerghe said.Its
free to attend, and there
will be food, beverages, recipient are accepted
games, raffles, kids rides
and different live bands
every hour.
In addition, raffles, cash
prizes, a silent auction and
inflatables are planned.
We are hopeful to fill
denBerghe said. 1 p.m.: Alex Hunnicut
VandenBerghe became 2 p.m.: Doug Jones
involved six years ago 3 p.m.: Kelly Joe & Buffalo
through friends who 4 p.m.: Angela Easterling &
founded the benefit, she The Beguilers
said. We started dining 5 p.m.: Loz Band
out together and one thing 6:45 p.m.: Off Duty Band -
lead to another. Bluegrass
One of your her favorite 8 p.m.: Kyle Rowland (414) &
parts is the joy of know- Frends
ing we are supporting a
child and their family that
has a poor situation with have more bands playing
throughout the day than
Berghe said. Sometimes previous years as well as
the medical diagnosis isn't two kids bounce house/
good for this child, and it rides and vendor booths
hurts us once we get so selling their wares.
close. In April 2009, Vanden-
We've been holding Berghe and her husband
our board meetings at started Wild Ace for
Wild Ace for a few years, downtown Greer to have a
Vandenberghe continued, locally owned and operat-
and when we decided to ed, family oriented neigh-
move it to a larger public borhood pizza place, she
space, Wild Ace seemed said. My husband grad-
the best fit with using the uated from Greer High
parking lot and exposure School and has lived here
for downtown. his whole life.I simply
Nominations for the fell in love with him and
the town about the same
throughout the year; then, time.
the board votes on one or For more information,
more being selected. visit goodtimebenefit.com
This year, we expect a or facebook.com/CJGTB/.
much larger turnout being
in a larger public space, kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
VandenBerghe said. We
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The Greer Citizen

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017  THE GREER CITIZEN B7

Three historic
WWII airplanes
LIONSGATE
to visit Greenville
Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling Three iconic World War
in La La Land II aircraft will bring his-
tory alive May 5-7 at the

|
Greenville Downtown
COUCH THEATER Airport (GMU) in Green-
ville. The Minnesota Wing
and the Dixie Wing of the
BY SAM STRUCKHOFF Commemorative Air Force sion gave a much-needed
(CAF) will bring a B-25, lift in spirits to the Amer-
NEW RELEASES Miss Mitchell; a P-51, icans.
FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 24 Red Nose; and an SBD-5
Dauntless dive bomber for ABOUT THE SBD
PICKS OF THE WEEK the enjoyment of aviation The Northrop Corpora-
La La Land (PG-13)
-- In a colorful, idealized Skunkfest fun fans in the Greenville area.
The trio of restored
tion developed the SBD
before World War II. It was
version of modern-day Los WWII warbirds will be at first flown in July 1935,
Angeles, an aspiring ac- The SpringSkunk Music the Runway Cafe ramp but was considered ob-
tress (Emma Stone) strikes Fest was held last weekend and the CAF will offer solete by December 1941
up a blossoming and en- at The SkunkFarm in Greer. once-in-a lifetime rides in when the Japanese at-
dearing romance with an Visitors enjoyed music, all three aircraft. tacked Pearl Harbor. Doug-
aspiring jazz musician games, food and vendors. It has been many years las Aircraft purchased the
(Ryan Gosling). The plot since the Commemora- SBD contract and the SBD-
is what people are raving
Above: The band Pretty tive Air Force has brought 1 was first delivered in
about, and the dazzling Little Goat performs. aircraft to the Greenville late 1940. More than 5,000
colors, tight choreogra- Right: Will Sudduth plays Downtown Airport, said aircraft were built before
phy, A-list chemistry and football with his family at Joe Frasher, GMU's Airport production of the carri-
toe-tappy tunes that en- SkunkFest. Director. We are thrilled er-based scout, dive and
sue. Its also noted for be- that they are coming back. torpedo bomber ceased in
ing a powerful musical that Photos by People will not want to July 1944.
features less-than-musical Preston Burch miss seeing these World Despite accusations
types, even though Stone War II aircraft. In the past, that the aircraft was un-
had a Broadway run in when people have heard der-powered, vulnera-
Cabaret. of these types of visits af- ble, lacking in range and
Some may be too cynical ter the fact, they were sad exhausting to fly, the
to actually enjoy these two that they missed seeing Dauntless helped turn
sublime beings, traipsing them in person. the tide of World War II
around and being all per- It is an honor for us to at the Battle of Midway on

Things
fect and convincingly in to them and their home- Campobello visit Greenville with these June 4, 1942.
love -- which may be more town in this American Leyly Bagherof, Mezzo, of great warbirds, said Jay
an issue of this reviewer classic. Greenville Bess, Dixie Wing Lead- ABOUT THE P-51

To Do
than a fault of the film. The play featuresChip William Hart, Tenor, or er. We look forward to The North American
Its like that popular jerk Egan and Mimi Wyche as Arden, North Carolina welcoming veterans and Aviation (NAA) P-51 Mus-
youre ready to hate, until Joe and Kate Keller. Oth- Mason Lambert, Bass, of Greenville area residents. tang is an American long-
youre disarmed in a min- er cast members include Moore This is part of a five-stop range, single-seat fighter
ute flat with unexpected Torsten Johnson, Jenni- Tickets may be pur- tour to commemorate the and fighter-bomber used
wit and a winsome smile.
NEW LISTINGS | fer Webb, Burke McClain,
Prentiss Standridge, Mau-
chased at the door or or-
dered through Eventbrite
75th Anniversary of the
Doolittle Raid over Japan,
during World War II, the
Korean War and other con-
The Daughter (NR) ry Reed, Peggy Trecker (a small processing fee ap- and it is a rare opportunity flicts. The Mustang was
-- This dour family dra- KINDERMUSIK SAMPLE White, Shaw Shurley and plies). For more informa- for people to ride in three designed in 1940 by North
ma draws from a play by CLASSES OFFERED Brock Koonce. tion, contact the Furman historic WWII aircraft. American in response to a
Henrik Ibsen and updates The internationally-ac- Show times are April 12- Music Office at 294-2086. requirement of the British
the setting to a desperate claimed childrens music 15 at 8 p.m. ABOUT THE B-25 Purchasing Commission.
forest town in modern-day program Kindermusik is For more information, LOLLIPOPS CONCERT The North American The prototype NA-73X
Australia. Melancholy now offering free sample visit warehousetheatre. SET FOR APRIL 22 B-25 Mitchell is an Amer- airframe was rolled out
Christian (Paul Schneider) classes every Wednesday, com or call 235-6948. The Greenville Sympho- ican twin-engine, medium on Sept. 9, 1940, and first
returns home after a long 10-11 a.m., in Ballet Spar- The Warehouse Theatre ny Orchestra will pres- bomber manufactured by flew on Oct. 26.
stay in the States. His fa- tanburgs studios at Chap- is located at 37 August ent the Lollipops Concert North American Aviation The North American
ther (Geoffrey Rush) is man Cultural Center in Street in Greenville. Max Found Two Sticks (NAA). It was named in Mustang was one of the
getting married to a much downtown Spartanburg. on Saturday, April 22. honor of Major General best fighters of WWII.
younger woman, and he These classes are geared BOWEN TO PERFORM The concert for children William "Billy" Mitchell, The P-51s in service with
just announced that hes toward children 6-months- AT STOMPING GROUNDS ages 3-8 features Daniel a pioneer of U.S. military the USAAF alone carried
closing the sawmill that old to 2-years-old and con- Local singer-songwriter Kirkpatrick and Jason Cur- aviation. out more than 213,873
supports the towns econ- sist of the children and Robbie Bowen will per- rin on percussion. The B-25B first gained missions, flying for more
omy. Christian reconnects parents participating in form with special guest The concert will be held fame as the bomber used than 1.12 million hours.
with his old friend Oliver music-related activities Travis Smith at Stomping at the Greer branch library in the April 18,1942, They destroyed 4,950
(Ewan Leslie), a millworker that advance childrens Grounds Coffee House from 10-10:30 a.m. and at Doolittle Raid, in which enemy aircraft, 4,131 of
living happily with his wife overall mental develop- and Wine Bar on April 15 the Hughes Main Library in 16 B-25Bs led by Lt. Col. which were on the ground,
and daughter. Secrets, ment. at 7 p.m. Greenville (Meeting Room Jimmy Doolittle attacked amounting to 48.9 percent
lies, dreams deferred and The classes are taught Bowens music style is A) from 11:30 a.m.-noon. mainland Japan, four of the total losses suffered
fermented resentment by Aimee Lathrop, who a unique brand of acous- For more information, months after the bombing by the enemy.
threaten everybodys real- also teaches Kindermusik tic folk-rock. The former call 527-9248 or 877-8722. of Pearl Harbor. The mis-
ity as truths start leaking classes in Greenville. She member of 90s alternative
out. has a masters degree in band Albert Hill harvests THE PAVILION TO HOST
Based on the play The music therapy from SUNY four decades of influential ZUMBATHON BENEFIT
Wild Duck, the movie New Paltz, the State Uni- song craft from Abbey The 2017 Zumbathon to
adaptation leans into the versity of New York at Road to Nebraska. benefit Special Olympics
somber bitterness and New Paltz. She has worked He is currently recording Greenville will be held at
resignation of the charac- with children for the past a follow-up solo album, The Pavilion on Friday,
ters, leaving out much of 15 years, specifically in Bronze Lion II, follow- April 28, from 6:30-8:30
the comedic beats in the early childhood develop- ing his 2016 solo album, p.m.
original. The pacing and ment during the past five Bronze Lion. The event will feature a
tone cause a noticeable years. Stomping Grounds is lo- raffle, dinner and special
sag in the action. The per- I'm really excited to cated at 208 Trade Street appearance from local law
formances are blameless bring Kindermusik to in Greer. enforcement.
across the board, includ- Spartanburg! she said. Cost is $10.
ing Sam Neill as a dis- Kindermusik has a great FURMAN ORCHESTRA, The Pavilion is located
graced father turned wild- program that addresses CHORUS CONCERT APRIL 21 at 400 Scottswood Road in
life rehabilitator. early childhood develop- The Furman Symphony Taylors.
ment through music, mak- Orchestra and Oratorio PHOTO | SUBMITTED

EVENT REMINDERS |
Underworld Blood ing it fun and enjoyable Chorus will present a con-
Wars (R) -- In the fifth in- for both parents and chil- cert Friday, April 21, at 8 The CAF Dixie Wing P-51 Mustang Red Nose will be on
stallment of these drippy dren. p.m. in McAlister Auditori- display in Greenville.
vampire-versus-werewolf To attend the free sam- um on campus. Centre Stage Gala
chronicles, Kate Beckin- ple classes in Spartanburg, The Spring Oratorio, April 21, 7 p.m.
sale continues Beckinsal- parents are asked to call in Mozart & Strauss, is a The Poinsett Club
ing through underground advance: 497-3550. Sound Quality Concert Se- centrestage.org
tunnels and shadowy ries event. Sponsored by
rooms, slicing and shoot- ALL MY SONS CONTINUES Furman's Department of Lying in State
ing alternatingly at hissy AT WAREHOUSE THEATRE Music, the Sound Quality April 7-23
vampires or growly ly- The Warehouse The- Concert Series includes Greenville Little Theatre
cans. Shes being hunt- atres production of concerts featuring large 233-6238
ed by the vampire cabal All My Sons continues ensembles, faculty cham- greenvillelittletheatre.org
for breaking their rules through April 15. ber groups, and solo organ
regarding werewolf-on- During World War II, Joe recitals.
vamp copulation -- theyre
against it. Even now, as
Keller and SteveDeever
were two businessmen
The Furman Symphony
Orchestra (FSO), Furman ONGOING EXHIBITS |
I write this synopsis, Im and friends whose compa- Singers and Chorales close
not sure if Im accidentally ny sent faulty airplane en- this academic year with a Bob Santanello
splicing in memories from gine parts to the military program featuring W.A. Through April 30
the Blade and Twilight resulting in the deaths of Mozarts Coronation Artists Guild Gallery
franchises. The lesson is twenty-one pilots. Steve Mass in C major, K. 317, of Greenville
this: If the effects look went to prison for the and Death and Transfigu-
hokey, just cover em up crime, while Joe lied about ration by Richard Strauss. Passages
with really dim lighting. In the incident, remained Conductors for Mozart Furman Senior Art Exhibit
fact, make the whole mov- free, and built a successful & Strauss are Furman Through May 4
ie as dim as a port-o-potty business. Now years after Music faculty members Thompson Gallery
interior. the war, their families are Thomas Joiner and Wil- Furman University
left to uncover the truth liam Thomas. Furman se- 294-2995
TV RELEASES and face the damage done nior Kevin Edens of Mar-
Animal Kingdom: The ietta, S.C. provides organ Absence
Complete First Season accompaniment. Katie Fenske
The Affair: Season 3 Soloists for the perfor- and Rachel Rinker
Agatha Christies The mance are: Through May 7
Witness for the Prosecu- Quartet I Greenville Technical College
tion Laura Lynn Brickle, RIVERWORKS Gallery
Snow White and the Soprano, of Branchville www.gvltec.edu/va/
Red Hair: Season 2 Sandra Sharis, Mezzo, of
The Bridge: Season 3 Cartersville, Georgia Over Here, Over There:
Drew Whitlow, Tenor, of Greenville in the Great War
(c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc. Savannah, Georgia WWI Exhibit
Matthew Christopher, Through May 31
Bass, of Longwood, Furman University
Florida
Quartet II
Lilla Keith, Soprano, of
B8 THE GREER CITIZEN FUN AND GAMES
Diabetic asks if meds
caused leg weakness
DEAR DR. ROACH: I
have peripheral neuropa-
thy symptoms in my feet.
I am borderline diabetic
and keep it under control
by eating right. Also, my
legs are weak, and I am
doing exercises. I was tak-
ing the drug Reglan for a
couple of months. During
the time I was taking it
was when I started to have
these leg problems. Could
this be a side effect of the
Reglan? -- G.D.
ANSWER: Diabetic neu-
ropathy is a complication
of longstanding diabetes,
especially if it has been
poorly controlled. Occa-
sionally, it can show up
seemingly early in the
course of Type 2 diabetes,
but this is thought to rep-
resent a delay in diagnosis
in otherwise asymptomat-
ic disease or in those who
have ignored symptoms.
The symptoms of diabetic
neuropathy usually begin
with numbness, and later
on pain and tingling of the
feet. Weakness, when it
happens, generally comes
later on.
Metoclopramide
(Reglan) is used for nau-
sea and vomiting, espe-
cially after chemotherapy,
and is used to stimulate
the stomach emptying
in people with diabetic
gastroparesis, which is a
type of neuropathy of the
nerves to the stomach and
intestines. Many or most
diabetics with gastropare-
sis also have diabetic neu-
ropathy. However, meto-
clopramide should not be
given for more than eight
weeks due to the risk of
BY DANA BLOCK
THE BOLD AND
THE BEAUTIFUL
On the eve of the Spec-
tra fashion show, Sally
was filled with anxiety
knowing that Thomas
would realize she stole his
designs. Meanwhile, there
was a debate at Forrester
Creations on whether or
not Coco could be trusted
since she was a Spectra.
Family and friends were
shocked when word got
out about Thomas and
Sally ending their rela-
tionship. Anticipating that
the Spectra fashion show
would be a bust like the
last one, Bill made a hefty
offer to CJ about buying
the old building. Shirley
reflected on previous fash-
ion shows where the Spec-
tras had stolen designs. CJ
arrived to attend the show
and reminded Sally about
their deal regarding the
sale of the building. Wait
to See: Shirley lacks sym-
pathy for Sally.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Nicole considered tak-
ing desperate measures
to deal with Scooter. Jade
tried to intervene with
Tripp on behalf of the
Johnsons. Marlena angrily
confronted Victor about
Eric. Chad discovered that
Dario was in love with
Abigail. Gabi accidentally
walked in on a celebration
for Abigail and Chads up-
coming vow renewal cere-
mony. Ciara was unaware
TO YOUR
GOOD HEALTH
KEITH
ROACH, M.D.
tardive dyskinesia, a seri-
ous disease of motor con-
trol, especially in the facial
muscles. Although tar-
dive dyskinesia can cause
symptoms in the limbs,
weakness would be unusu-
al, and tardive dyskinesia
would be very unusual if
you took the Reglan only
for two months and have
stopped.
I think it is unlikely that
either diabetic neuropathy
or the Reglan are caus-
ing the muscle weakness.
There are many kinds of
neuropathies, and all (or
nearly all) are more com-
mon in people with dia-
betes. I would revisit your
doctor to try to find out
more about why you are
having leg weakness.
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it offers insight into its
diagnosis and treatment.
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DEAR DR. ROACH: We
always hear about super-
Soap Updates
MITCHELL HAASETH | NBC
Deidre Hall stars as
Marlena on Days of Our
Lives
that there was more to
Wyatt than met the eye.
Claire and Theo shared a
romantic evening togeth-
er. Paul and Sonny con-
fessed their love for one
another. Kate urged Gabi
to go after Chad while she
still could. Rafe and Dario
clashed over what hap-
pened to Eduardo. Chad
and Lucas received bad
news about Countess Wil-
helmina. Julie warned Eli
to stay away from Gabi.
Wait to See: Eric tries to
persuade Chloe to make
peace with Nicole.
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Nelle confessed her sins.
Franco was put on no-
tice. Sam shared what she
knew while Alexis tried
to put the pieces togeth-
er. Finn grew increasingly
desperate. Hayden was
ready to move on. Valen-
tin received an unexpect-
ed gift. Nina returned to
Wyndemere. Laura re-
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017
foods and their antioxi-
dant power. Is there any
truth to the hype? -- H.C.
ANSWER: I know what
you are saying; blueber-
ries, kale and acai berries
often are called super-
foods. I dont really know
what superfood means.
These foods are generally
healthy, as part of a bal-
anced diet, but it doesnt
mean that eating them can
make you live forever -- or
even erase bad food choic-
es.
To me, a healthy diet is
one with lots of diversity
-- many different fruits,
vegetables, nuts, whole
grains and fish and lim-
ited amounts (or none)
of red meat, saturated
fat and processed foods.
Health isnt found by
sticking to a fad diet, but
by a lifetime of healthy
eating, regular exercise,
stress reduction, good so-
cial interactions and being
fortunate enough to avoid
injury and disease. Making
good choices dramatically
improves your odds of a
healthy life.
***
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he is unable to answer in-
dividual letters, but will
incorporate them in the
column whenever possi-
ble. Readers may email
questions to ToYourGood-
Health@med.cornell.edu.
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pamphlets, visit www.rb-
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fused to be intimidated.
Griffin came to Finns aid.
Anna gained the upper
hand. Andre admitted his
heartbreak. Brad betrayed
Finn. Olivia worried about
Dante. Jax tried to make
amends. Sam and Jason
took the kids to an Easter
egg hunt. Sonnys sorrow
turned to anger. Dante
pushed forward with his
investigation. Wait to See:
Tracy attempts to upstage
Olivia.
THE YOUNG AND
THE RESTLESS
Sharon gave Scott infor-
mation about Adam for
Victors biography. Billy
complimented Victoria
on her success in run-
|
ning Brash & Sassy. Jack
learned that Ravi would THE SPATS by Jeff Pickering
be accompanying Ashley
to the product conference
in New York. Ashley told
Phyllis that her trip with
Ravi wasnt just work-re-
lated. At the GCAC, Billy
and Victoria grew clos-
er over a private dinner.
Phyllis arrived and was
uncomfortable when she
noticed how close Victoria
and Billy were becoming.
Mariah learned that she
|
was rebranding GC Buzz
and felt that she was hav- RFD by Mike Marland
ing to do this as punish-
ment for dating Devon.
Lauren encouraged Phyllis
to date Scott. Later, Phyl-
lis was shocked when Jack
and Gloria disclosed the
true nature of their rela-
tionship.
AMBER WAVES by Dave T. Phipps |
OUT ON A LIMB by Gary Kopervas |

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017 
School
News
AREA GSSM STUDENTS
RECEIVE AWARDS
Several area students are
among 54 students from
the South Carolina Gov-
ernors School for Science
& Mathematics (GSSM)
who took home 61 awards
from the SC Junior Acade-
my of Science (SCJAS) An-
nual Spring Meeting. The
2017 conference was held
in March at Coastal Caro-
lina University in Conway.
David Kindervater, of
Taylors, received second
place in the oral presen-
tation for Cell & Molecular
Biology.
Morganne May, of Tay-
lors, received second place
in the written report for
Psychology & Sociology.
The annual event con-
sisted of scientific presen-
tations, tours, workshops
and poster sessions, all
focused on ongoing edu-
cation, research and de-
velopment within the Pal-
metto State. One hundred
twenty-five GSSM students
submitted written re-
search reports and made
oral presentations in the
following categories: Bio-
chemistry, Botany, Cell &
Molecular Biology, Chem-
istry, Consumer Science,
Engineering, Environmen-
tal Science, Math and Com-
puter Science, Microbiolo-
gy, Physics, Physiology &
Health, Psychology & So-
ciology and Zoology.
GSSM TAKING SUMMER
CAMP APPLICATIONS
The South Carolina Gov-
ernor's School for Science
& Mathematics (GSSM) is
now accepting applica-
tions for GoSciTech, its
week-long, residential,
STEM camps for rising 8th-
10th graders on GSSMs
Hartsville campus. Online
applications are available
at www.scgssm.org/gosci-
tech.
GoSciTech provides op-
portunities to explore the
endless possibilities of
science and technology
in an interactive, residen-
tial environment. For one
week, rising 8th, 9th and
10th graders can live on
GSSMs campus and ex-
perience an entire camp
devoted to their favorite
subject. All camps are led
by college, university and
GSSM professors, along
with other professionals
in their respective fields.
A wide variety of cours-
es are offered during the
four weeks of GoSciTech.
Course favorites include
3-D Printing and Design,
Codes and Crypotgraphy,
Digital Forensic Science,
Marine Biology of South
Carolina Shores, Pre-Med
and Anatomy, and many
more. Courses new to
2017 include Rise of the
Drones, Science of Sport
and Virtual Engineering.
GoSciTech will run the
following weeks:
Week 1: June 11-17
Week 2: June 18-24
Week 3: July 9-15
Week 4: July 16-22
Tuition for each camp
week costs between $800
and $950. Students can
choose to stay up to four
weeks. Need-based finan-
cial aid is available to resi-
dents of South Carolina on
a first-come, first-served
basis. To apply, complete
the financial aid section
of the application before
April 14.
Campers will be accept-
ed on a rolling basis until
May 15, 2017. Find a full
list of courses, learn more
and apply online at http://
www.scgssm.org/gosci-
tech.
GREENVILLE COUNTY|
GREER HIGH SPRING PLANT
SALE UNDERWAY
The 2017 Greer High Ag-
riculture Department and
FFA Spring Plant Sale will
be open daily from 8 a.m.-
4 p.m. starting April 18.
Available for purchase
are four-pack annuals, ver-
bena, zinnia, vegetables,
sun patiens, geraniums
and hanging baskets.
BUENA VISTA TO HOLD
BINGO NIGHT FUNDRAISER
Buena Vista Elementary
will hold a Bingo benefit
on Friday, April 21.
Dinner with the Fud-
druckers Fuddtruck will
Our Schools
Washington Center student Adorrious Dunlap learns
about healthy eating with his classmates in Ms. Amy
Garbes class. Students looked for and found pictures
of different foods in magazines and then sorted them
into their correct category. The students voted for their
favorite fruit and vegetable and we graphed the results.
The class voted for apples as the favorite fruit and green
beans as the favorite vegetable.
begin at 5 p.m. followed
by Bingo at 6 p.m.
Participants are asked
to bring one of the follow-
ing items: four individu-
al serving sized non-re-
frigerated milk boxes or
four pop-top cans of rav-
ioli, spaghettis, mac and
cheese, stew or soup. Vis-
itors will receive a pack of
12 Bingo cards for each
donation.
Bingo Night will bene-
fit the Back Pack Buddies
program.
TAYLORS ELEMENTARY TO
HOLD CARNIVAL APRIL 21
Taylors Elementary will
hold its TopcatTopia Car-
nival and Silent Auction
on Friday, April 21.
David Dejesa
Thomas McAuliff
AREA TEACHERS AMONG
GCS FINALISTS
David Dejesa and Thom-
as McAuliff are among the
ten finalists in the 2017-18
Greenville County Schools
Teacher of the Year pro-
gram.
Dejesa is a social stud-
ies/speech and debate
teacher at Riverside High.
McAuliff teaches third
grade at Taylors Elemen-
tary.
The announcement
naming Greenville Coun-
tys 2017-18 Teacher of
the Year will be made in
August.
TIGERVILLE ELEMENTARY
TO STAGE ANNIE students won awards from
The Tigerville Elemen-
tary chorus will stage the
musical Annie April 21
and 24.
The Friday performance
will be a dinner theatre
with a cost of $10 per per-
son.
The Monday perfor-
mance will be held during
the PTA meeting with no
cost to attend.
MT. VIEW SEEKING
CAREER DAY VOLUNTEERS
Mountain View Elemen-
tary is seeking parents,
grandparents and friends
to volunteer as guest
speakers for the schools
Career and College Knowl-
edge Day on Thursday,
May 18, 8-10:30 a.m.
Classes will rotate to
stations in 10 minute in-
tervals to learn about each
career.
For more information,
email school counselor Ju-
The Greer Citizen
THE GREER CITIZEN B9
GCS accepting
ter and ability to overcome
their personal obstacles
and challenges to become
the upstanding individu-
Hall of Fame
als they are today.
Courtney Gates, Elena
Cooke, Kristan Broth-
ers-Boyter, Jake Holland
and Campbell Davenport
were also nominated for
theACEAwards for their
hard work, leadership,
warm personality, and as-
nominations
sistance with others in the Greenville County tribution(s) at the local,
community. Some have Schools is accepting nom- regional, national, or inter-
also persevered and over- inations for the GCS Hall national levels in any ap-
come various obstacles in of Fame. The Hall of Fame propriate area of endeavor
their lives. honors men and wom- such as, but not limited to,
|
en who have graduated academia and education,
DISTRICT FIVE Greenville County Schools
and have made substantial
arts, business, media, pub-
lic service, philanthropy,
or significant contribu- medicine, military, sci-
BEECH SPRINGS TO HOST tions at the local, regional, ence, or athletics.
COLOR RUN BENEFIT national, or international The nominator
Beech Springs Interme- levels in any appropriate must demonstrate, us-
diate will host a 5K Color area of endeavor such as, ing the GCS Hall of Fame
Run to benefit the schools but not limited to, aca- nomination form, that
Relay for Life team on Sat- demia and education, arts, the nominee exemplifies
urday, April 22, from 8 athletics, business, media, honesty, integrity, trust-
PHOTO | SUBMITTED a.m.-2 p.m. at the Byrnes public service, philanthro- worthiness, and other ev-
Freshman Academy track. py, medicine, military, or idence of good character.
Cost is $15 each. (Kids 3 science. Once a person is nom-
& under are free.) The deadline to receive inated, he or she will re-
For more information, nominations is Monday, main on the nomination
contact Vickie Blackwell at May 1. The awards pre- list for four years. After
vickie.blackwell@spart5. sentation will be held on this time, if not elected to
net or 949-7600. Thursday, November 30, the GCS Hall of Fame, he
at a dinner hosted by the or she will roll off of the
REIDVILLE STUDENTS FILL Greenville County Schools nomination list. He or she
BOTTLES FOR BABIES Foundation. may be re-nominated at
Students at Reidville El- To submit a nomination any time after this.
lie Cannon at jucannon@ ementary hosted a service visit https://goo.gl/um6e- Nominations for post-
greenville.k12.sc.us or learning project called Su for selection criteria humous awards will be ac-
355-2485. Bottles for Babies to ben- and the nomination form. cepted.
efit the March of Dimes re- The nomination form may Incomplete nomina-
TIGERVILLE PTA ACCEPTING cently. Each class received be submitted online or by tions will not be consid-
APPLICATIONS a bottle which students mail. ered; nominators must
The Tigerville Elementa- filled up with spare change Selection criteria in- provide details about
ry PTA is now taking appli- and donations. clude: those aspects that make
cations for the Tigerville The top three fundrais- The nominee must the nominee worthy of in-
BRHS scholarships. ing classes were recog- have graduated from a duction.
Any student who attend- nized in a visit by Tammy current or former school Five outstanding grad-
ed Tigerville for at least Gregg from the March of of Greenville County uates were inducted into
two years, is graduating Dimes. The overall win- Schools a minimum of 10 the inaugural GCS Hall of
from Blue Ridge High with ning class was Mrs. Clarks years prior to the year of Fame in January: Elizabeth
a 2.75 GPA, has been ac- K5 class with $334 do- nomination. Bishop, Andr Goodman,
cepted into an accredited nated. Mrs. Fazzones K4 The nominator must Thomas E. Kerns (Award-
post high school institu- class came in second, and demonstrate, using the ed Posthumously), Rich-
tion, and enrolled in a de- Mrs. Hortons third grade GCS Hall of Fame nom- ard W. Riley, Jane Robelot
gree granting program is class received third. Over- ination form, that the DeCarvalho and Charles
eligible to apply. all, Reidville Elementary nominee has made a sub- Hard Townes,(Awarded
Applications must be students raised $2118.40. stantial or significant con- Posthumously).
completed and submitted SEE SCHOOLS | B10
to the school by April 28.
RHS STUDENTS WIN
MEDICAL COMPETITION
Three Riverside High
students participated in
the Greenville County
Emergency Medical Ser-
vices Explorer Post 466
team that competed at the
Boy Scouts Winterfest re-
cently.
Emily Hasenau, Kayla
Hasenau, Samantha Jones
and their team placed sec-
ond in the Advanced Med-
icine competition.
Winterfest, sponsored
by the Boy Scouts, is an
event in which youth par-
ticipate in various compe-
titions. Over 3,000 partic-
ipants were at this years
event.
BONDS STUDENTS WIN
SKILLSUSA COMPETITION
Several Bonds Career
Center/Greer High stu-
dents were winners at
the 2017 SkillsUSA South
Carolina State Leadership
and Skills Conference held
recently at the TD Conven-
tion Center.
Winners included:
Seth Gamoa - 1st in In-
teractive Application and
Video Game Design
Cedrek Corona - 2nd in
Prepared Speech
Oscar Hernandez - 3rd
in Welding
Redd Cooke and Aiden
Mondeau - 3rd in Quiz
Bowl
Brandon Ramirez and
Christian Bradley - 3rd in
High Performance Engine
Building
RMS STUDENTS WIN
REFLECTIONS AWARDS
Several Riverside Middle
the PTSA Reflections con-
test recently.
Sixth grader Amelia
Coward won first place in
the district photography
contest.
Eighth grade students
Audrey Ballew won third
place in state competi-
tion for literature; Chase
Harvey won first place in
music; and Rebekah Mac-
Gregor won second place
in music.
BRHS STUDENTS
WIN ACE AWARDS
Blue Ridge High stu-
dents Summer Connell
and Micah Arms have been
selected as the schools
ACE Award winners for
2017.
Theywill represent
the school at the annu-
alAceAwards Banquet on
May 12.
They were chosen for
their exceptional charac-
B10 THE GREER CITIZEN LIVING HERE
Area queens serve community
BY JULIE HOLCOMBE
STAFF WRITER
Miss Greater Greer 2017
Sydney Sill and Miss Great-
er Greer Teen 2017 Brook-
lyn Brewster participated
in several community ser-
vice projects in honor of
Miss America Serves Day
last Saturday.
The pair began the
morning by donating
items to the Greenville
Health System Childrens
Hospital.
It was wonderful to
give back to the commu-
nity of Greer, Brewster
said. I loved being able
to provide pajamas to the
childrens hospital as it is
such a wonderful cause to
be a part of as Miss Great-
er Greer Teen.
Sills donation of books
and crayons took on a per-
sonal meaning as she was
once served by the hospi-
tal.
Having been a patient
as a child, I understand
why filling the Dream Gap
is so important. What that
means is the hospitals in-
surance does not cover the
fun activities like board
games, arts and crafts,
and even basketball for
these children to take their
minds off of their current
situation, Sill explained.
They need people like
myself to donate and help
them in providing these
activities and opportuni-
ties for their patients.
When I was having my
final visit with the Shri-
ners Hospital back in
March, my mom and I no-
ticed that the crayons and
coloring books were bro-
ken and completely unus-
able. It gave me the idea to
collect coloring books and
crayons for not only the
Shriners but for the Green-
ville Children's Hospital as
well.
Sill was treated for scoli-
osis at the Greenville hos-
pital after being diagnosed
at age 7. After a brace
failed to correct the condi-
tion, she underwent spinal
fusion surgery.
I remember being 12
years old laying in my
hospital bed and having
the chance to color, play
board games, and even be
visited by the therapy dog.
It made my experience so
much more enjoyable even
though I was in so much
pain, Sill said. Now look-
ing back, I don't fear hos-
pitals due to what I went
through. Today, hospitals
bring me so much joy be-
cause I had such a posi-
tive experience with them.
That's all I can hope for in
children who are currently
patients at either hospital
or those who will be pa-
tients in the future.
Later, the queens assist-
ed with the City of Greer
Eggtastic Easter egg hunt
and signed autographs.
My favorite part (of
the day) had to be the egg
The Upstate Book Project 2.0 launched
The official book launch
for The Upstate Book Proj-
ect 2.0 was held Saturday
at The Hub City Tap House
in downtown Spartanburg.
A reception for the exhi-
bition of the original art-
work used throughout the
book was held along with
artist meet and greets.
The artwork exhibit will
be open through Tuesday,
April 18.
The Upstate Book Proj-
ect 2.0 is a collection of 21
original two-dimensional
images that progressive-
ly tell the story about a
boy who finds a bag of
money and the adven-
Miss Greater Greer Teen Brooklyn Brewster, left, and Miss Greater Greer Sydney Sill, right,
took time during Greers Eggtastic Easter event to pose with the children attendees.
hunt as so many little kids
light up hunting eggs and
were also so excited to
take pictures with me and
Sydney, Brewster said.
They capped the ser-
vice day with a fundraiser
for the Childrens Miracle
Network (CMN) at Pizza
Inn of Greer, where they
raised over $500 towards
their total goal of $5,000
each to be collected by the
Miss South Carolina Pag-
eant at the end of June. So
far, they have collectively
raised almost $2,500 for
CMN.
Nationwide, the Miss
America program raised
$150,000 for CMN by the
end of the day with do-
nations expected to con-
tinue. The Miss America
Serves Donor website
(www.MissAmericaServes.
org) will remain open
through Friday, April 21.
Miss America Serves
Day was only a day; how-
ever, I plan to serve my
community every chance
I get. I am so blessed to
have the opportunity to
give back and make a dif-
ference in the lives of oth-
ers as Miss Greater Greer,
Sill said.
Sill is scheduled to
speak at several area
schools in the coming
months, and both queens
will participate at Relay
for Life and Greer Family
Fest. They are available for
appearances at other local
organizations and schools
by emailing missgreater-
greer58@yahoo.com.
The Miss South Caroli-
na and Miss South Caro-
lina Teen Pageant will be
held at the Township Au-
ditorium in Columbia the
week of June 20-24. Miss
South CarolinaTeen Final
night and crowning will be
on Friday, June 23. Miss
South Carolinafinal night
and crowning will be on
Saturday, June 24.
jholcombe@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
tures he encounters. Each
image was created spe-
cifically for this project,
which is the brainchild of
Spartanburg-based artist
Bailie. In the creation of
this self-published book,
21 artists were tasked to
create an image that re-
flected the section of the
storyline he or she was
asked to advance by 200
words. The first image
and the first 200 words of
storyline were created by
Bailie. Each artist was giv-
en the thus-far developing
storyline, however, they
were not given access to
the other artists images.
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Learn about everything from admissions requirements to job opportunities.
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Sill donated coloring books and crayons to the Greenville
Childrens Hospital.
Brewster collected pajamas for the patients at Greenville
Childrens Hospital.
Both storytelling and visu-
al creativity were strongly
encouraged.
All of the artists live in
Spartanburg County or a
county that is tangent to it.
They include: Annette Gia-
co, Bailie, Travis Galloway,
John Welter, Ethan Peel-
er, Joan Wheatley, Thad
Troxell, Jonathan Swift,
Linda Capracotta, Greyson
Strawn, Arielle Adornetto,
Chris Hartwick, Addam
Duncan, Patty Wright, Joa-
na Mullins Darwin, Jason
Hiltabiddle, Doris Turner,
Thomas Koenig, Rich Pon-
der, Kris Inman and Char-
lotte Babb. Owner
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017
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PHOTO | SUBMITTED
104 Years young
Shirley Fanning celebrated her 104th birthday at Thrive
Assisted Living in Greer last week. The occasion was
marked with decorations, party hats and plenty of cake.
SCHOOLS: D5 honors
FROM B9 Byrnes wrestling team,
Florence Chapel Middle
DISTRICT FIVE TEACHER, girls and boys basketball
ATHLETES HONORED teams, D.R. Hill Middle
District Five's Board of girls and boys basketball
Trustees recognized one teams, and D5 middle
of the district's best ed- school wrestling team.
ucators during its March Individual athletes in-
meeting. cluded:
Dan Douglas, of River Hayden Brown, Cha'Kie-
Ridge Elementary, was rec- drick Morgan, Jada Burton,
ognized as a "Five's Finest" Kaitlin Dogan, Mone'ya
teacher. The honor goes to Manuel, Daniel Kitts, Ad-
teachers who go above and dison Christopher, Nick
beyond both inside and Fazzone, Andrew Par-
outside the classroom. nell, Nick Murray, David
Douglas is an ESOL Hunsberger, Chris Comp-
teacher at River Ridge ton, Jovanny Malpica, CJ
and works hard to collab- Heiselman, Gavin Brown,
orate with teachers as a Bryson Beaudin, Laurin
spokesman for non-En- Nodine, Najah Gilliam,
glish speaking families. Emmalee Dobson, Messi-
PHOTO | SUBMITTED He was instrumental in ah Harris, Adrianna Scott,
implementing the school's Nana Burris and Dustin
WIDA procedures, and has Gillum.
educated the faculty on The Florence Chapel
the services and resources Middle girls basketball
that ESOL students need team also received recog-
to be successful. nition for its undefeated
Some of the District's season in the Peachtree
athletes also received rec- Conference. Byrnes' wres-
ognition this month. tling team was honored
Athletes were honored for receiving the title
from the Byrnes High boys of Spartanburg County
and girls basketball teams, Champions.
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Currently, the 52-page
book is available online
at MagCloud.com. A PDF
download is also available.
For more information,
309 Northview Drive Greer
visit TheUpstateBookProj- 848-1935
ect.com or call Bailie at
542-2580.
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