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wednesday, february 15, 2017  GREER, SOUTH CAROLINA VOL. 104 NO. 7 75 CENTS

Greer Middle College to become

Public Charter School District
Break from the Greenville County
Board of Trustees unani- Its solely financial on their request.
Greenville
mously approved the ter-
mination of GMC, pending
the appropriation of fund- Charles Saylors
County ing provided by the South
Carolina legislature.
We appreciate the part- High School that will en-
Trustee, Greenville County Schools

not they would be better

By Kaelyn Pfenning
Staff Writer
Greer Middle College
Charter High School will
soon transition from the
Greenville County School
District to the South Caro-
lina Public Charter School
District, officials say.
The SC Public Charter
School District has already
approved the transition,
and at a Feb. 14 meeting,
nership that Greenville able us to build capacity off through the state char-
County Schools provided within our organization, ter district financially, and
to our organization, said he continued. they determined that they
Jimmy Armstrong, Princi- The transition will be ef- would, and thats what
pal of GMC.In order to fective July 1. compelled their request.
grow as an organization, Its solely financial on In other business, the
our Board believes the their request, said Charles Greenville County School
time is now to make the Saylors, a Trustee for the Board unanimously ap-
transition. School District of Green- proved the naming of the
Our Board believes the ville County. The chair Greer High Commons Area
SC Public Charter School of their board, Mr. Burch, in honor of Mr. Marion Wa-
District brings a unique
level of support to Greer
Middle College Charter
sent a letter. We had a cou-
ple meetings with them.
They examined whether or
ters, who is retired.

kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076 Greer to hold

Preston Burch | The Greer Citizen
inaugural bridal
event downtown
By Kaelyn Pfenning
Staff Writer
The City of Greer will
host its first Greater Greer
Bridal Showcase from 9:30
a.m. to 12 p.m. on Satur-
day at Greer City Hall, pro-
viding resources for soon-
to-be local newlyweds.
The event will feature
brunch with local wedding
vendors, unique dcor and
entertainment during its
mock reception.
This is the first Greater
Greer Bridal Showcase at
the City of Greer, said
Ashlyn Stone, events su-
pervisor for the city. The
local vendors have been
amazing to work with, and
we look forward to this
event being a more inti-
mate, relaxed atmosphere
than that of typical bridal
more.
We are hoping to open
up some ideas that may be
outside the box for event
planners and brides, such
as incorporating a carica-
ture artist, providing local-
ly made crafts as gifts and
favors for your guests, and
including fun foods, food
trucks, and donut displays
at your wedding, Stone
said. We are looking for-
ward to it.
Tickets, which are lim-
ited, include entry into the
showcase, a light brunch
and local vendor informa-
tion.
For those who may re-
member a wedding event
several years ago under
previous supervision, the
Greater Greer Bridal Show-
case was not structured
after and will not resemble

Winter Skunk
festival type events.
Brides, grooms, family
and friends are welcome
The Winter Skunk Music Fest made its way to The Spinning Jenny over the weekend. The event featured talent such as: to meet face to face with
musicians, photographers,
the Brooks Dixon Band, Tellico, Taylor Martin, Forlorn Strangers, The Trongone Band and Grass is Dead. wedding planners and
the one done in the early
2010s, Stone said.
For more information,
visit cityofgreer.org.
kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076

MTCC City of Wellford hires

seeking
funds for
Key as police officer
By Kaelyn Pfenning ed Keys first days, with the and you cant hear half of
Staff Writer chase of three men want- what I am saying, he said.

senior Within her first two

weeks on the job, new
ed on various warrants.
Green was driving and Key
was in the process of be-
She was sitting there, and
everything coming out of
her was completely clear.

center
By Kaelyn Pfenning
Staff Writer
The Middle Tyger Com-
munity Center is seeking
funds for its new senior
center, scheduled for con-
struction in 2018.
The plan is to renovate
the wing of the building
that used to be a cafete-
Wellford police officer Si-
erra Key was riding along
on a high-speed chase.
Now, Key is settling into
her role with the town,
following city council ap-
proval at the end of Janu-
ary.
We have some great of-
ficers, and Im so glad to
have Sierra, said Mayor
Kaelyn Pfenning | The Greer Citizen Patricia Watson.
Sierra Key Lt. David Green recount-
ing trained. You could hear her. She
As I was driving high never got excited.
speeds, I gave her the mi- The two officers pulled
crophone to call in our lo- the car over, bringing the
cation, Green continued. chase to a safe conclu-
I had to actually look at sion.
her twice to make sure she She completely did ev-
was still with us because erything that was neces-
she was as calm as any- sary for her to do, so were
body Ive ever heard. very glad to have her,
Ive been doing this for Green said.
a while, and my voice still
gets excited and crackle, kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076

Lyman makes progress on trails, sidewalks

ria and kitchen, Andrea
Moore, executive director
of the Middle Tyger Com-
munity Center, said. That
area currently is not acces-
sible from the main part of
the building.
Thats also the part of
the building that has never
been renovated, she said.
Its the least attractive
part at this point in time.
Theres going to be a good
bit of gutting involved in
getting it up to par.
Moore asked Lyman
see MTCC | A6
By Kaelyn Pfenning far so good, Miller said.
Staff Writer Its really been moving at
a rapid pace.
Construction on com- At its Feb. 13 meet-
munity trails and side- ing, Lyman Town Council
walks near Ridge Road in unanimously approved
Lyman are scheduled to be Engineering Services to de-
completed within the next sign phase two of the Rail
month, Town Administra- Trails and Sidewalk Im-
tor Gregg Miller said Mon- provements, not to exceed
day. $2,000 from the Hospital-
The weathers been so ity Fund.
Council also unanimous-
ly approved a resolution
to purchase Wellfords
sewer system, and ap-
proved the first reading
of an ordinance amend-
ing operational guidelines
for the council form of
government. Greg Wood,
Glenn Greer and Hoyt Dot-
try were appointed to the
Personnel Committee, and
councilmembers Tony Wy-
att, Rick Hellams and Larry
Chappell were appointed the Budget Calendar for
to the Public Safety Com-
mittee.
In addition, council ap-
proved: the $500 allocation
to Tyger River Firefighters
Foundation in support of
smoke detector door-to-
door campaign inside the
town limits; a donation to
Rising Against ALS Char-
ity Event; adoption of
the 2017-18 Budget Sea-
son; using up to $2,000
from the Hospitality Fund
to form a Beautification
Committee; allocating
up to $43,000 from the
Wastewater Fund for the
construction of a pump
see Lyman | A6

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Classifieds
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Entertainment B6
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Melvin Eston Kirby, Sr.,
Obituaries A6 97 12th wrestling title
opinion a4 Samuel Pruiksma, 92 in dual meet
call us today at 877-2076
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Weather a6
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A2 THE GREER CITIZEN
COMMUNITY
NEWS
PAGEANT REGISTRATION
OPEN NOW
The Little Miss & Mas-
ter Blue Ridge Pageant is
scheduled for 3 p.m. on
Saturday, March 25 for
ages 0 to 5th Grade.
For more informa-
tion, contact Kelly at kle-
hew77@gmail.com or Blue
Ridge High School Main
Office at 355-1819.
GREER CHAMBER TO HOLD
79TH CELEBRATION
Presented by Greer Me-
morial Hospital, the Great-
er Greer Chamber of Com-
merce is holding its 79th
Annual Celebration start-
ing at 6 p.m. on Thursday,
Feb. 16, at Embassy Suites
on Verdae, located at 670
Verdae Boulevard, Green-
ville.
The price for cham-
ber members is $65; the
non-member price is $75.
Sponsorship opportuni-
ties are available.
For more information,
contact Katie Witherspoon
at katie@greerchamber.
com or 877-3131.
The chamber is current-
ly accepting nominations
for the Ryan Storrie Entre-
preneur of the Year, Duke
Energy Citizenship Service
and J.S. Sud Paget Volun-
teer of the Year Awards.
GREATER GREER BRIDAL
SHOWCASE FEB. 18
The City of Greer is
hosting the inaugural
Greater Greer Bridal
Showcase from 9:30 a.m.
to 12 p.m. on Saturday,
Feb. 18, at Greer City
Hall.
This event is free for
the public.
The brunch gathers to-
gether Upstate wedding
vendors to highlight their
talents, including dcor,
food, and entertainment
in a mock reception
style.
Meet face to face with
musicians, photogra-
phers, wedding planners,
and more at the Greater
Greer Bridal Showcase.
Brides, grooms, family,
and friends are invited.
Tickets include entry
into the showcase, a light
brunch, and local ven-
dor information. Limited
tickets are available.
For details, wedding
vendors may submit infor-
mation to the online form
at https://form.jotform.
com/62944568665169.
OYSTER ROAST TO
BENEFIT PROJECT
The 13th annual Oyster
Roast, shrimp boil and
pig pickin, is scheduled
from 6-9 p.m. on Feb. 24
at 113 Berry Avenue.
Tickers are $40 with
beer and wine included.
There will be food, live
music and a silent auc-
tion.
Tickets can be pur-
chased at www.greer-
chamber.com. All event
proceeds will benefit the
Leadership Greer Class
37 project, Play It For-
ward: Revitalization of
the Biblebrook Commu-
nity Playground.
INTERNATIONAL PARTY
COMING FEB. 24
Upstate International
invites local residents to
an international party
with cocktail tasting,
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Olivia Eshenbaugh (left), Treasurer of the Student Board for the Greer Cultural Arts Council, greets Meagan Schall (right)
with her daughter Darcy, who stopped into FATZ Caf last Saturday for the Princesses & Pancakes event in support of
Greer Cultural Arts.
appetizers and dancing
around the globe from
6:30-10:30 p.m. on Fri-
day, Feb. 24, at the City
of Greer Events Center,
located at 301 E. Poinsett
St., Greer.
The early bird special is
$75 per person or $125
per couple. After Feb. 11,
prices are $85 per person
or $160 per couple.
This year, Upstate In-
ternational is adding a
twist to their usual silent
auction.
For $100, anyone can
buy a mystery gift pack-
age with a guaranteed
value between $100 and
$1,000.
Winnings could include
Peace Center tickets, Mi-
chelin tires, a French din-
ner for four, Dollywood
tickets, a total wine tast-
ing, a Charleston hotel
weekend or combinations area businesses, and the
including massages, car
washes, oil changes, local
restaurant dining certifi-
cates and more.
Attendance at the party
is not required to be able
to purchase a mystery
package.
For more information,
contact Christine Hof-
bauer with Upstate In-
ternational at 631-2188
or info@upstateinterna-
tional.org.
GCSO POLAR PLUNGE
SUPPORTS OLYMPICS
The Greenville County
Sheriffs Office, Greenville
ERT and Piedmont Park FD
is proud to be participating
in Greenvilles first ever
Law Enforcement Torch
Run for Special Olympics
Polar Plunge.
The South Carolina Law
Enforcement Torch Run
for Special Olympics holds
fundraisers throughout
the year to raise awareness
of and funds for Special
Olympics South Carolina.
The event will take place
on Saturday, February 25,
at 10 a.m. and will be held
at Paris Mountain State
Park, located at 2401 State
Park Rd., Greenville.
The Sheriffs Office en-
courages the public to
participate and fundraise
either as an individual or
as a team.
Each plunger must raise
a minimum of $50 to
plunge and will receive a
Polar plunge T-shirt.
309 Northview Drive
Greer 848-1935
www.thebayberryinn.com
COMMUNITY
One hundred percent of
the proceeds directly ben-
efit Special Olympics pro-
grams and help to cover
transportation, meals and
housing costs for Special
Olympics South Carolina
athletes.
Register for the Paris
Mountain Polar Plunge on-
line.
Sign-in will begin Feb-
ruary 25 at 10 a.m. Cos-
tumes and awards will be
at 11 a.m. Plunge begins at
11:30 a.m.
SAVED BY THE HEART
SOIREE AT GRACE HALL
Saved by the Heart, a lo-
cal animal rescue charity,
is hosting a soiree from
7-11 p.m. on Friday, March
3, at Grace Hall, located at
108 Trade St, Greer.
Food and beverage sta-
tions are to be catered by
Spinning Jenny, located at
DJ will be Craz-e Crane.
There will be a Staying
Alive dance off and Best
Dressed Contests as well
as auctions and a raffle.
General admission is
$45, including food sta-
tions and two bar drinks,
or $35 Designated Driver
tickets with no alcohol in-
cluded.
Additional wine, beer
and signature cocktails
are available at Cash Bar.
Reserved seating/spon-
sor tables are as follows:
Table for 4 - $250 includes
4 tickets & 4 Beverage
wristbands and Table for
8 - $475 includes 8 tickets
& 8 Beverage wristbands.
Advertising opportuni-
ties are included. Contact
for details.
To be a part of this event,
contact savedbytheheart@
yahoo.com or 907-2167.
OPEN STUDIOS AT THE
CENTER FOR THE ARTS
The new Greer Center
for the Arts is holding
Open Studios for the art-
ists in residence from 5-8
p.m. on Thursday, March
16, at 100 Davis Avenue,
Greer.
Visit the artists in their
studios for a chance to
win a piece of artwork.
Show Your
Friends
Youve Got
Their Best
Interest
At Heart.
Refer a new deposit customer to CBL, and youll both earn an
extra .10% in interest on any CD account. Ask for details.
Member
FDIC
Light refreshments will
be served.
For more information,
visit greerculturalarts.
com.
MTCC TO HOST
WINDOWS OF COMPASSION
Middle Tyger Commu-
nity Center is holding its
first inaugural Windows of
Compassion event from 6-
8 p.m. on Thursday, March
23, at Pacific Place, located
at 59 Groce Road, Lyman.
WINTER BEACH BLAST
COMING MARCH 24
The beach-themed party
will warm spirits with a
mid-winter getaway fea-
turing food and beverages,
entertainment and a silent
auction.
The Winter Beach Blast
will be held from 7-11 p.m.
on Friday, March 24, at The
107 Cannon St., Greer.
The adults-only event is
$60 per person until March
Garage Sale
WAREHOUSE
SAvE THE DATE
FEb. 24 & 25 9 A.m.-4 p.m.
215 RAnDAll STREET
Downtown Greer
Old bailes-Collins Warehouse
FixTURES AnTiqUES mORE
More For Your Money.
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
15 or $75 at the door.
Reserved seating is a
$600 Table for 8 or a $300
Table for 4. Proceeds sup-
port Greer Relief.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
FOR TAX ASSISTANCE
VITA, Volunteer Income
Tax Assistance, is a free
tax preparation service
for households earning
$60,000 or less.
No prior tax experience
is necessary, and training
is provided by the United
Way of Greenville County.
Volunteer Greeters and
Preparers are needed on
Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 5-8 p.m. and on Sat-
urdays from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m.
Any amount of time
volunteers can give is
welcome, whether that
be once a month or a few
times a week.
For more information,
contact Evan McLeod at
volunteer@greerrelief.org.
The Size Of A
Cash Only
Bonus
.10 %
In CD Interest
Offer good through 2/28/17.
229 Trade Street
877-2054
CBLGreer.com
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017
GCM
lists Fab
5 for
new year
Greer Community Min-
istries (GCM) recently
launched the 2017 Fab 5
campaign to help stock
the food pantry shelves
with basic nonperishable
food items that frequently
run low at the nonprofit
organization.
This years Fab 5 items
are: dried beans (16 oz.),
beef stew, canned meat
(tuna, salmon, chicken),
spaghetti sauce, and ce-
real. GCM provides emer-
gency food orders every
four months to people in
need in Greater Greer.
In January alone, we
gave out 123 food orders
that fed 340 people, which
shows you how great the
need truly is, said Mau-
reen Bryan, food and cloth-
ing services coordinator.
During winter months,
donations are typically
slow. We hope that the
Fab 5 campaign reminds
people that there is a need
all year.
A food order consists of
five bags of nonperishable
food and is available once
every four months. The
order should feed a family
of three or four people for
three to five days. Larger
families receive two or
three food orders based
on the number of people
living in the household.
Donations are accepted
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon-
day-Friday at the ministry,
738 S. Line St. Ext., Greer.
Call 877-1937 or visit gc-
minc.org.
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A4 THE GREER CITIZEN
H
eres a little tip to those of you
would-be writers out there from
your Aunty Pam: when you be-
gin the promotional book tour for the
release of your debut novel and find
yourself happily chatting about it on
morning television, maybe mention its
name.
Howd it look? I asked Paul upon ar-
riving home two hours later.
I thought your hair looked really
good, he began- always a bad sign.
Nothing that half a bottle of White
Rain cant hold in place in the rain, I re-
plied, But what about the interview? Did
I get all the points in when Jack asked
me what it was about?
Oh, sure, he answered, sincerely.
You described the main character very
well, and the dynamics of her fam-
ily. I even liked how you pointed out
that theres not enough contemporary
womens fiction that focuses on older
female characters, so you were inspired
to write one.
Okay, good, I said, cheerfully, bang-
ing open and close kitchen cabinets
FROM THE MAILBAG | KAELYNS
Turn
your
radio on
Q: What is WGYT 92.1
Greer?
A: If youve recently found
yourself tuning your radio in
downtown Greer, its pos-
sible that your ears have been
blessed with some classic
beach music, thanks to what is
known as WGYT 92.1 Greer.
Possibly the best thing
about this radio station
is that there are almost
no interruptions in the
music.
A low power FM radio sta-
tion with a reach of just a few
miles, 92.1 is owned by Tyger
River Radio and specializes in
classic R&B/Soul/Rock.
According to online sources,
WGYT 92.1 Greer received its
three-year license in December
of 2016 and began playing
tunes shortly after.
The station is currently
playing hits from Elvis, For-
eigner, Freda Payne, The Five
Americans, Eddie Holman, The
Drifters, The Intruders, The
Fortunes Don Gardner & Dee
Dee Ford, and much more.
Possibly the best thing about
this radio station is that there
are almost no interruptions
in the music. You can sit with
the station playing for hours
and never really catch a break
from your beach music/oldies.
There really isnt another
station like this on the air
locally.
Next time youre running a
few errands downtown, switch
that dial on over to 92.1 and
let the beach music take you
away. If it takes you a little
longer to reach your destina-
tion, we understand.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | system. At least in education, the state super-
Submission guidelines
T
he Greer Citizen accepts Let-
ters to the Editor. Letters
should be 125 words or less
and include a name and a phone
number for verification.
The Greer Citizen reserves the
right to edit any content.
Letters to the Editor can be
mailed to 317 Trade St., Greer
29651.
The Greer Citizen
Established 1918
Steve Blackwell | Publisher
Billy Cannada | Editor
Preston Burch Photographer
Mandy Ferguson Photographer
Kaelyn Pfenning Staff Reporter
Shaun Moss Advertising
OPINION
The Greer Citizen
Bomb defusing
IM JUST
SAYING
PAM STONE
as I searched for a brillo pad to begin
removing the layers of camera-ready
make up I had slathered on my face. Its
amazing how much is required, really, to
prevent people from asking, kindly, after
watching an appearance, Honey, do you
feel well? You might want to have some
blood work done.
Paul cleared his throat as he began cut-
ting neat slices of cheese for the sand-
wich he was making. Just one small
detail. Not a big deal, but you might
want to jot it down for the future.
Yes?
You forgot to mention the actual title
of the book.
As much as Id like to assign blame
elsewhere, as much as Id like to gather
myself up and proclaim, stoutly, Thats
not my fault, its the Georgia public
GUEST EDITORIAL
No new revenue will
solve states road woes
Last week, the South Carolina Senate passed a
bill that would lay the groundwork allowing the
governor to appoint the state superintendent of
education making the Department of Educa-
tion a cabinet agency and fully accountable to
the governor. The bill has yet to pass the House,
but a similar bill passed the House last session.
The idea behind the legislation is sound.
Apart from the governor and lieutenant gov-
ernor, South Carolina has no fewer than seven
constitutional officers public officials elected
by the entire state. Our system creates, in ef-
fect, a series of little governors in charge of
their own fiefdoms: The commissioner of ag-
riculture, for example, is separately elected by
the state, as if the average voter has any set idea
of what the states agriculture policy should be.
The same is true of the adjutant general, as if
the average voter has more than a clue of what
that office even does.
The effect of this fragmented system is to
shield these fiefdoms from any real account-
ability to voters and taxpayers. Their proper
place is under the governor, whose identity
voters know and whose approach to governing
theyre familiar with. Hence the long-running
effort, beginning with Gov. Mark Sanford in the
early 2000s, to place many of these constitu-
tional officers under the governor.
Theres one area, however, where the fiefdom
is completely insulated from voters: our road
intendent is accountable to voters. At the De-
partment of Transportation, accountability is
so confused as to be non-existent.
DOT policy is set by an unelected commission
that, until recently, was appointed by lawmak-
ers. Under a bill passed into law last year, com-
missioners are technically appointed by the
governor, thus supposedly putting the gover-
nor in charge of roads. The catch? The eight
commissioners must be approved, first, by the
congressional delegations from whose district
theyre chosen; second, by the legislatures Joint
Transportation Review Committee; and third,
by the Senate. The DOT secretary, formerly ap-
pointed by the governor, will now be appointed
by the commission.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017
school system, or use the excuse that as well. Im convinced that I will forget
I had arrived late at the studio, in a bit again, or worse, far worse, draw a com-
of a panic, because I had been flagged plete blank, as I did in my early days of
somewhere around Lake Cooley to take performing stand up, about thirty min-
an exceedingly long detour around a utes into my set, casually rolling along
broken water main on the regular route in front of a great crowd, only to have
with absolutely no detour signs to the Lost in Space robot warning ping-
follow. I mean, have you any idea how ing through my brain, Danger! Danger,
much pressure it is to be the first in the Pam Stone! What is the next joke? What
line of a procession of cars trying to find is the segue way to get to the topic?
your way around an unmarked detour There would be an alternating hot and
route through the countryside, the snake cold chill that would run down my spine,
of traffic following all assuming that clamminess beneath my armpits, the
you know where the hell youre going? audience suddenly appearing as though
Lets just say they were not happy when I was filming them through some sort of
I had to make a three point turn in Stanley Kubrick fisheye lens, and then,
somebodys driveway when I missed the with a moment to spare, the joke would
turn off. appear on my tongue, the audience none
At any rate, I have to own that regard- the wiser.
less of excuses, while the cover of my Theres only so many nights one can
book was shown on the screen, I man- handle that sort of fear, especially when
aged to never mention it. That really is a the clubs all operated a cash bar.
sugar-frosted special kind of stupid. And so when this book tour is finished
There are interviews and press fea- in the next few weeks, I think Im going
tures to follow and now Ive created an to take up something far less terrifying,
easy to access, bite-sized chunk of anxi- far less nerve wracking.
ety that is bound to pop up for these Bomb defusing.
KORNER
KAELYN PFENNING
Staff reporter
Love
H
earts, roses and choco-
lates often come to mind
this time of year.
Valentines Day in February
has colored the entire month
with shades of red and white
and pink.
Expressions of endearment
show others we care.
This holiday is a good re-
minder to let our loved ones
know how much they mean to
us and to value their presence
in our lives.
There is more than one way
to demonstrate love.
| Saying I love you is a good
place to start,
Especially when it comes
from the heart.
Doing good acts is another
way
To make someone elses day.
Hugging and kissing shows
great affection
For a loved one who likes the
attention.
Being kind goes a long way
When someone has had a bad
Thats three levels of legislative approval. Its day.
a confusing mess and deliberately so. These ideas are just a few
Under the new law, then, the powerful DOT ways to show love.
commission, though technically appointed by For the greatest example, we
the governor, will consist exclusively of people need only to look at the all-
pre-selected by legislative leaders. And, as if to time bestseller, the Bible, and
make gubernatorial power completely insignifi- read how Jesus gave up his life.
cant, the new law forbids the governor from fir- Romans 5:8 says, For while
ing DOT commissioners at will. we were still weak, at the right
This near total absence of accountability to time Christ died for the un-
taxpayers is precisely the reason South Caro- godly. For one will scarcely die
linas roads are deteriorating. But while many for a righteous personthough
lawmakers happily acknowledge the need for perhaps for a good person one
clearer lines of accountability in public educa- would dare even to diebut
tion, they studiously resist accountability on God shows his love for us in
the equally important issue of roads and road that while we were still sinners,
maintenance. Christ died for us.
Its not clear why, but a negative interpretation We love because he first
might suggest that influencing the placement loved us, according to 1 John
and repair of state roads can yield substantial 4:19
political benefits for politicians who know how 1 John 4:7-12, 16 says,
to work the system. And indeed its no accident Beloved, let us love one an-
that transportation dollars often end up, not other, for love is from God, and
in counties that need them most, but in a few whoever loves has been born of
counties represented by legislative leaders. God and knows God. Anyone
Thats a problem that no amount of new rev- who does not love does not
enue can solve. In fact, raising the gas tax for know God, because God is love.
the purpose of improving South Carolinas road In this the love of God was
system will only get us the same results but made manifest among us, that
at a higher price to the taxpayer. God sent his only Son into the
There is a solution, however, and its got world, so that we might live
nothing to do with new revenue. Its this: Make
the governor fully and directly accountable for
through him. In this is love,
not that we have loved God
the states road system. Unlike lawmakers, the but that he loved us and sent
governor is elected by the entire state and
our road system is a statewide concern, not a
his Son to be the propitiation
for our sins. Beloved, if God so
merely local one. So if residents in Pelion or loved us, we also ought to love
Greenwood or Ridgeway want to hold someone one another. No one has ever
accountable for the sorry state of their roads, seen God; if we love one an-
they can call the governors office and demand other, God abides in us and his
answers. love is perfected in us.So we
That wouldnt solve our road problems over- have come to know and to be-
night, but direct accountability to taxpayers lieve the love that God has for
has a funny way of ensuring problems get dealt us. God is love, and whoever
with and fast. abides in love abides in God,
and God abides in him.
This guest editorial was submitted by Hannah Hill, a policy analyst with the S.C.
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BUSINESS THE GREER CITIZEN A5

DAVE
SAYS ALDI announces nationwide remodel plan
ALDI will be investing fordable food that they can ALDI launched its first
$1.6 billion in its grocery feel good about serving stores in Southern Cali-
DAVE stores, with an extensive their families, said Hart. fornia, opening 34 stores
RAMSEY plan to remodel and ex- Our unmatched combina- since March 2016.
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Husbands United States locations

business
is dying
Q: My husband and
I have four kids, and I
make $50,000 a year. He
runs a small business
that has been flounder-
ing for a while now, so
were basically living off
my income. Part of that
income is going into the
business. Plus, we dont
have much in savings,
and were behind on our
house payments. Do you
have any advice?
DR: First of all, you and
your husband have to get
on the same page finan-
cially. Sit down together,
and do a household
budget and a profit and
loss statement on the
business. A profit and
loss statement will tell
you the money that comes
in minus the money that
goes out.
Heres the thing. If
by 2020, according to of-
ficials.
With this significant
investment in our stores,
what were really doing
is continuing to invest
in ALDI customers, said
Jason Hart, CEO of ALDI.
Were continuing to ex-
pand our fresh offerings,
which means we need to
provide more space for
produce, meat, and bakery
items. Weve also made a
number of improvements
to our products - such as
removing added MSG, cer-
tified synthetic colors and
partially hydrogenated oils
from all of our ALDI exclu-
sive brand foods. But one
thing that hasnt changed
is that our customers still
save money on the grocer-
ies they buy the most.
Remodeled stores will
feature a modern design,
open ceilings, natural
lighting and environmen-
tally friendly building ma-
terials such as recycled
materials, energy-saving
ALDIs new concept stores feature energy-saving
refrigeration.
refrigeration and LED
lighting.
ALDI serves more than
40 million customers each
month, a nearly 60 percent
and everyday low prices is
why were one of the fast-
est growing retailers in the
than 24,000 ALDI employ-
ees across the country, we
look forward to bringing
US, currently operating in
35 states.
the ALDI difference to new
markets, but were just
ALDI is embarking on as excited to share a new
this significant remodel
program while continuing
store experience with our
longtime ALDI customers,
to implement an acceler- said Hart. Weve grown so
ated growth plan to open consistently year over year
650 new stores across the because our loyal custom-
U.S. By the end of 2018, ers love to share with their
ALDI expects to operate friends and family that
nearly 2,000 stores. As shopping at ALDI can save
previously announced, time and money without
ALDI will invest more than sacrificing quality. Were
$3 billion to pay for land, thrilled to provide ALDI
facilities and equipment to fans an even better, more
open these new stores. welcoming store in which
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other business expenses
on the profit and loss list,
and write out step by
step what it will take
for you to break even in
the business each month.
If you dont at least break
even, then its time for
him to do something else
for a living.
Im an entrepreneur and
a business owner. I get
the allure and excitement
that goes along with run-
ning your own business.
But family and your finan-
cial responsibilities come
first. You dont need to
put any money into the
business account, except
for the income he creates.
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STAFF WRITER
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A6 THE GREER CITIZEN
Bonnie P. Farmer
Bonnie Peace Farmer, 93,
widow of Charlie C. Farm-
er, died February 12, 2017
at her home.
A native of Greer, daugh-
ter of the late John and
Vencie Pittman Peace, she
was a member of Pleasant
Hill Baptist Church.
Surviving are three
daughters, Judy Wooten
of Greer; Teresa Bailey
(Tommy) of Travelers Rest
and Kaye Krueger (Mark)
of Greer; one son, Jimmy
Farmer (Patricia) of Greer;
one brother, Leslie Peace
of Greenville; seven grand-
children; thirteen great-
grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Farmer was prede-
ceased by one son, Don-
ald Peace, three sisters,
Betty Lou Peace, Connie
Peace and Iona Dillard,
one brother, Jim Peace
and one granddaughter,
Wanda Malone.
Graveside services will
be held 2 p.m. Thursday,
February 16, 2017 at Pleas-
ant Hill Baptist Church
cemetery conducted by
Chaplain Roy Williams.
The families are at their
respective homes.
In lieu of flowers, memo-
rials may be made to Shri-
ners Hospital for Children,
950 W. Faris Road, Green-
ville, SC 29605.
Online condolences may
be made at www.thewood-
mortuary.com.
Thomas Galloway
Thomas Edward Gal-
loway, 69, passed away
on Monday, February 13,
2017. He was the son of
the late Marvin Claude
and Angie Lee Powers Gal-
loway and the husband of
Mary Black Jones Gallo-
way. He was a member of
Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints and Mas-
ter Mason Grove Station
Lodge #166.
SMC event to raise awareness
of human trafficking issue
Spartanburg Methodist
College (SMC) sophomore
Madison Morehead has
a gift for organizing and
motivating her peers. So
shes bringing together a
diverse group of individu-
als and organizations to
spotlight an issue that she
believes deserves greater
awareness: human traf-
ficking.
Morehead wanted to
put on an event to edu-
cate others about human
trafficking, and Feb. 27
several groups at SMC will
come together for 27 Has
a Name a reference to
the estimated 27 million
men, women and children
trapped in human traffick-
ing.
Our goal is to personal-
ize the issue, because its
more than a number, she
said. Each victim of traf-
ficking has a life, a face, a
name.
The event will include
drama, dance and a short
MTCC: Raising money for new center
FROM PAGE ONE
Town Council for a letter
of support Monday night,
noting that a grant for the
project was currently be-
ing sought.
We are submitting a
grant application this
month to the lieutenant
governors office on aging
for a permanent improve-
ment grant, Moore said.
Thats up to $350,000.
We are very excited about
that opportunity.
A fundraising event
for the senior center is
planned for 6-8 p.m. on
March 23 at Pacific Place.
Survivors also include
two sons, Cris Galloway
and wife, Angie of Easley,
Ty Jones and wife, Ash-
ley of Taylors, a brother,
Ervin Galloway of Green-
ville; three grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a
brother, Dwight Galloway.
Funeral Services will be
held at 1 p.m. on Wednes-
day, February 15, 2017
at The Stribling Funeral
Home Chapel with Bish-
op Lucas officiating. The
family will receive friends
from 11:30 a.m. until 1
p.m. prior to the service.
Burial will be at Woodlawn
Memorial Park.
Condolences may be
made at www.striblingfu-
neralhome.net.
Melvin E. Kirby, Sr.
Veteran
Melvin Eston Kirby, Sr.,
97, widower of Etrulyer
Huff Kirby, passed away
February 10, 2017.
A native
of Greenville
County, he was
a son of the
late Wyartt B. and Miza
Few Kirby. He was a retired
Southern Bell Manager, a
member of Victor Baptist
Church, and a US Army
and US Air Force Veteran
of WWII.
Surviving are one son,
Eston Kirby (Carol) of Mon-
roe, Georgia; two daugh-
ters, Gail Poterala (Jay)
of Greenville and Debra
Kennon (Hal) of Greer;
six grandchildren, Kim-
berly Franklin, Stephanie
Byrd, Greg Weaver, Jenni-
fer Ross, Stephen Poterala
and Katie Poterala; and
twelve great-grandchil-
dren, Kirby Watkins, Mary
Kate Watkins, Harrison
Byrd, Stella Byrd, Amelia
Byrd, Thomas Poterala,
Benjamin Poterala, Emily
Poterala, Claire Weaver,
Carys Weaver, Anderson
Weaver and Blakelee Ross.
presentation to provide
information about the is-
sue. 27 Has a Name will
start at 7:27 p.m. in Gibbs
Auditorium on the SMC
campus. It is free and the
public is encouraged to at-
tend.
Human trafficking is a
global problem that is fre-
quently described as mod-
ern-day slavery. In many
cases, victims are put to
work in settings ranging
from factories to farms.
Some young women and
even girls are forced into
the sex trade.
The issue came to More-
heads attention when
she attended a religious
conference in Atlanta as
a high school student. It
came into greater focus,
she said, when she began
baby-sitting an 8-year-old
girl. The fact that there
are kids her age who are
forced into this, thats
what really gets to me.
Morehead reached out
If the funds are received,
the timeline of construc-
tion is September through
May of next year.
Our vision is to establish
whats called a VSP center,
which stands for very spe-
cial place, she continued.
Its considered to be the
standard of excellence for
senior centers.
Once the project is com-
pleted, the senior county
parks department is pro-
viding the programming,
Moore said. Theyre cur-
rently doing two morn-
ings a week on Tuesdays
and Thursdays, and when
the project is completed,
OBITUARIES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017
He is also survived by a
special friend, Mildred
Rochester. K_\>i\\i
He was predeceased by
a brother, James Leslie :`k`q\e
Kirby.
Weekend Outlook
Funeral services will be
held 11 a.m. Monday, Feb-
ruary 13, 2017, at Grace- Warm Weekend Weather
land East Mausoleum Cha- We expect partly sunny skies and cool 65/34 Iso. showers
66/41 Sunny
pel, conducted by Rev. Ken weather for the rest of the week. We are
Vickery and Chaplain Jus- expecting warmer temperatures this weekend
tin Nelson. Entombment with highs in the low to middle 70s with a
will follow in Graceland chance for showers on Saturday. Our average
East Mausoleum. high temperature is 56 and we will see highs 67/36 Iso. showers
Visitation will be held 6 above that mark through the beginning of 68/43 Sunny
until 8 p.m. Sunday, Febru- next week.
ary 12, 2017 at The Wood Greater Greer Bridal Showcase
Mortuary. 68/40 Iso. showers
75/47 Sunny
The family is at the Where: Greer City Hall
home of the daughter and
son-in-law, Debra and Hal Date: Saturday, Feb. 18
Kennon. 10 a.m.-Noon
In lieu of flowers, memo- Temps: Few showers early.
rials may be made to Hos- 48 to 60. 70/42 Iso. showers
77/50 Sunny
pice of the Carolina Foot-
hills, 260 Fairwinds Road,
Landrum, SC 29356.
Online condolences may
be made at www.thewood- 65/34 ISO 66/41 SUN
mortuary.com. 62/43 RN 64/43 PS
70/55 SUN 73/53 PS
70/55 RN 72/53 ISO
Samuel Pruiksma 61/46 RN 70/50 SUN
69/48 PS 73/48 PS
Veteran
69/51 MC 74/51 SUN Feb. 18 Feb. 26 March 5 March 12
61/44 RN 66/44 PS
Samuel Pruiksma, 92,
passed away February 12,
2017. 56
Wednesday Thursday Friday
A native of
56 60 68 35
Glen Rock, New
47 33 35
Jersey, son of 0.69
the late Henry Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday 5.55
and Christine Simmerok
68 75 76 62 -0.34
Pruiksma, he was a U.S.
Army Veteran of WWII and 40 47 49 48 7:14 AM
6:12 PM
a retired dairy farmer.
Surviving are his wife,
Virginia Asten Pruiksma
of the home; two sons, Da-
vid Pruiksma (Cathryn) of
Greer and Daniel Pruiksma
(Kathy) of Simpsonville; a
sister, Clara Christopher
of Ramsey, New Jersey;
LYMAN: Council approves agenda items
five grandchildren, David
Pruiksma (Amanda), Ste-
ven Pruiksma (Nichole),
Katie Pruiksma, Larissa
Lyles (Brenton) and Daniel FROM PAGE ONE in the amount of $10,000 H3650 pertaining to busi-
Pruiksma (Casey); and six to W.K. Dickinson for the ness licenses and approved
great-grandchildren. station in the Pine Ridge Startex Rehab Project; and a resolution authorizing
A memorial service will Subdivision to accommo- the allocation of $19,900 the town to award ADA
be held 2 p.m. Saturday, date new development; from Hospitality Funds to Playground Equipment to
February 18, 2017 at The an additional $10,000 move the old library build- an unspecified business in
Wood Mortuary, conduct- from the Wastewater Fund ing in preparation for the the amount of $31,000 for
ed by Rev. Keith Kelly. for a Bucket Truck; up playground project. Relo- the purpose of applying
Visitation will be held 1- to $2,200 for Chapman cation details are not yet for grants.
1:45 p.m. Saturday at The Surveying to perform a finalized.
Wood Mortuary. Topographic Survey for Council also approved kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
The family is at their re- the proposed playground; a resolution expressing
spective homes. preliminary grant funding opposition to House Bill
Online condolences may
be made at www.thewood-
mortuary.com.
to the leaders of the SMC
Players, a student-led dra-
ma organization, and the
Blue Chucks dance team.
Each group is preparing
a creative performance to
depict the tragedy of hu-
man trafficking.
Admissions counselor
Josh Holt offered ideas
to generate interest and
participation in the event.
He shares Moreheads pas-
sion for the victims of hu-
man trafficking and has
been working as part of an
organization called Proj-
ect 4 One to raise aware-
ness about the issue. He
will talk at the event about
trends in human traffick-
ing, ways to identify those
who have been taken into
slavery and means of pre-
vention.
The first step is aware-
ness, Morehead said.
From there, I hope stu-
dents will give a voice to
the voiceless.
theyll go to five days a
week.
The thing were most
excited about is the oppor-
tunity to bring the seniors
into the life of the com-
munity center instead of
having a freestanding se-
nior center thats just for
seniors, Moore said. To
be under the same roof
with the preschool is an
amazing opportunity, not
to mention all the other
programs going on at the
community center.
kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
wednesday, february 15, 2017 page label the greer citizen A7

Meet Rev. Larry E. Padgett

Church Name: tend due to health issues. We have lessfew months, I met Bonnie Jordan, and
Peoples Baptist Church than ten members on our church roll we were married in 1977. We have been
who are charter members that attend. married for almost 40 years. God blessed
312 Victor Avenue Ext., Greer However, God has blessed us with young us with two precious children, Melissa
adults, middle age adults, senior adults,
(Ben) Smith and Josh (Alicia) Padgett.
youth and children, especially over theWe also have five grandchildren that
education: last couple of years. We have seen an are truly grand. They are Layla, Gibbs,
increase in our attendance and member- and Hudson Padgett, and Mac and Wells
James F. Byrnes High School ship with profession of faith and baptism
Smith. I worked for the Greer Post Of-
North Greenville University and also through church letters. Ministry
fice for 13 years and while there, God
Associate & Bachelor Degrees and Missions are very important to us called me into the ministry to preach
Covington Theological Seminary as we strive to be involved with helping
His precious word. At the age of 40, I
Masters Degree change lives in the church, community, returned to school to study and prepare
city, and throughout the world. Our for the ministry. I have been preaching
Favorite Bible Verse: desire here is to evangelize the sinner,
now for almost 25 years, and I thank God
equip the saint and in doing so exalt the
every day for saving a sinner like me
Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:13 savior. We are excited about what God and calling and giving me the privilege
I can do all things through Christ who has done and is doing here at his church,
to preach and pastor a flock such as the
gives me strength. Peoples Baptist. people here. My hobbies include deer
hunting, gardening, and most of all
about you or your church: About the Pastor: spending time with my family. Bonnie
and I look back, now as we are in our
The church was established in 1983 and
built the present building in 1988. Many
New Trinity Baptist Church
I was born in Spartanburg and raised in
Duncan, South Carolina. Upon gradu-
senior years, to what and where God has
brought us from and through, to where
of the charter members have either ation in 1970, 2OG6SDUWDQEXUJ+LJKZD\:HOOIRUG
I served in the army for and who we are today.
passed away or they are not able to at- two years. I returned home, and after a

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Holly Springs Baptist Church
250 Hannon Rd., Inman 877-6765
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 877-2672
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
400 Parker Ivey Dr., Greenville 551-0246
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
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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
Move In Truck
3315 Brushy Creek Rd., Greer 877-8090
14372 E. Wade Hampton Blvd.
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
Beulah Christian Fellowship Church
1017 Mauldin Rd., Greenville 283-0639
Calvary Bible Fellowship McCullough
Holiday Inn, Duncan 266-4269
Calvary Chapel of Greer Properties
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
New Hope Freedom
109 W. Wade Hampton Blvd. Greer 205-8816

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1282 Milford Church Rd., Greer 895-5533
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7 am - 10 pm Mon.-Sat. 572 Mt. Lebanon Church Rd., Greer 895-2334
New Hope Baptist Church
561 Gilliam Rd., Greer 879-7080
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413 E. Poinsett St., Greer 968-9203
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2720 S. Old Highway 14, Greer 879-4032
Peoples Baptist Church
310 Victor Avenue Ext., Greer 848-0449
Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church
201 Jordan Rd., Lyman 879-2646
Covenant United Methodist Church
1310 Old Spartanburg Rd., Greer 244-3162
Ebenezer United Methodist Church
174 Ebenezer Road, Greer 987-9644
Faith United Methodist Church
1301 S. Main St. (S. Hwy. 14), Greer 877-0308
Fews Chapel United Methodist Church
4000 N. Highway 101, Greer 895-2522
Grace United Methodist Church
627 Taylor Rd., Greer 877-7015
Lee Road United Methodist Church
1377 East Lee Rd., Taylors 244-6427
Liberty Hill United Methodist Church
301 Liberty Hill Rd., Greer 968-8150
Liberty United Methodist Church
4276 Highway 414, Landrum 292-0142
Memorial United Methodist Church
201 N. Main St., Greer 877-0956
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1001 W. Poinsett St., Greer 629-3350
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105 Daniel Ave., Greer 895-3966
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wednesday, May 13, 2015 Thesports
Greer Citizen the greer citizen B3

IRE
A8 THE GREER CITIZEN
Greer legion begins WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Highway 14 in Greer reopens after crash

2015 campaign
Involving 14 were back open.
Holcombe said troopers
By Billy Cannada
SportS Editor
with the SC Highway Patrol
off-duty were called in to investi-
gate because an off-duty
Summer is almost here
and that means American
Greer officer was involved Legion baseball is back in

officer in the crash in a personal

vehicle.
Lt. Chris Varner with
full swing.
Greer Post 115 has
grown since last season,
BY DAL KALSI Greer police said the offi- creating an additional ju-
FOX CAROLINA cer was driving into work nior team to handle the
in a Jeep Wrangler when rising amount of interest.
Greer police said a sec- he was sideswiped by an- The response this year
tion of Highway 14 was other vehicle, causing the has been really good,
closed after a crash Tues- Jeep to roll over and strike senior coach Paul Kon-
day morning. two cars parked on the FilE photo | thE GrEEr CitizEn towsky said. We had a
Lt. Jimmy Holcombe side of the road. very good turnout for try-
stated just after 7 a.m. that The officer was not hurt
Former Yellow Jacket head coach Jeff Neely will host his
Highway 14 was closed at and no other injuries were
basketball camp, Shooting outs. We had players from
every school that we draw
for Heaven,
Clay Avenue. in July at Greer First
reported.Church.
Baptist from. Were able to have PHOTO | COURTESY OF FOX CAROLINA
Just after 7:30 a.m. Hol- All lanes reopened after two junior teams this sea-
combe said the south- about 45 minutes, Varner son, so our younger guys
A vehicle overturned during this are crash on some
Highway 14ex-Tuesday morning. The incident took placeFilEjust after
| thE 7:30 p.m.,

Shooting for Heaven

photo GrEEr CitizEn
bound lanes of Highway said. getting good
according to a report. perience.
Greer legion pulls play- Greer American Legion Post 115 opens the season on May
ers from schools such as 20 against Inman.

CRIME
victim stayed there on the moved from the car and Blue tic Violence
Ridge,(2nd Greer,
Degree).
East- the Wal-Mart on East Wade She eventually convinced a

returns
REPORT this July
scene until an ambulance officers found a scale on side, According
Riverside, to the
St. Joes,
inci- Hampton Blvd. There, a neighbor to call police.
picked him up near Abner Byrd, the passenger. Upon Landrum dent report andprovided
Southside by Ramsey
loss prevention
helps lead the officer
se- 20Morgan
for a 7 p.m. was game,
arrested
tak-
Creek in Duncan. searching the vehicle, po- Christian. Greer Police, officers were nior had Turner
team. in the security ing and onplaced
Union in the
handcuffs,
follow-
A judge signed a war- lice found several baggies called Withtothe a domestic
senior team, dis- office.
WereTheygoingreported
to bring
that ing
thenday.
transported
Kontowsky to Greer
said
rant on Tolth for Assault of marijuana weighing a weve pute atgot the aabovegoodaddress.
group someTurnerofhad
ourcomeyounger
intoguys
the the
City Jail.
first few games of
By Billy Cannada & Battery of a High and total of 66 grams. There
of kids they
that have,found for the up storeand
empty-handed
let them come and the season will be crucial.
SportS Editor I have
Aggravated had a lot of olderBoth
Nature. peoplemen comewere arrested most complainant
part, playedon the with
frontus to
beganourloading
non-conference DRUNKENNESS
his cart Inman is our rival and
(Note: All information and given warrants for for porch.
threeShe yearssaidnow,
an argu-
Kon- games,
with merchandise.
Kontowsky When said. theyCorey areAllan
always Bowles,
strong,
29,
contained
Shooting in for
the following
Heaven, back and say how much
POSSESSION it meant and how towsky
PWID. ment had said.started
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when Weve
he triedgottoa exitgreatwithout
group he of 224
said.Wolfe
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lost
was
a basketball
taken directly
camp hosted from Jordan Daniel Bolding, shed taken
what to expect.the couples
Weve of paying,
young he kids
was detained.
right now, two buck kids
and Thomas
from last Michael
year
theformer
by officialGreer
incidentcoachreports
Jeff much
27, of 100 they enjoyed
Walker Springs it. DRUNKENNESS 1-year-old
also got a couple
daughter of new
out soThe our total
next value
four orof five
the and
Koepke,
they27, wereof 1016
one game Har-
filed by
Neely, returns
the Greer
for itsPolice
22nd Road in Taylors and Amber Shea Brown, 39, kids to thethat
driveway
are really
and smart
asked years
stolen items
are looking
was $551.86.
really away
relsonfrom
Rd. inplaying
Paulineinwere the
Department
year this summer,
or the running
Spar- Jaquelle Tavez Byrd, 24, of of 336 Pink Dill Mill Rd. ball Quackenbush
players. I dont to change
think good.He was
Its arrested,
exciting placed
to see championship
both arrested for game Publicat
tanburg
from July County
6-9 and Sheriffs
July 13- 12 Red Shirt Ct. in Greer in Greer has been Jeff Neely theres
arrested the childs going diaper.
to be The any the
on young
Trespass kidsnotice
investing
for state
Drunkenness.
last year. Gaffney is
Office.
16 at Greer
All suspects
First Baptist.
are to have been charged with for Publicshooting for heaven host trouble
Drunkenness. victim with said how the they
subject
buy in Wal-Mart
American andLegion.
transported also According
supposedtotothe be pretty
Greer
beItsconsidered
about teaching innocent
them Possession of Marijuana According to a Greer Po- into than thestruck
system.her with his toThe Greerschedule
City Jail will
withoutbe good,
Police soincident
well havereport,
a tough of-
until proven guilty
sportsmanship andinhow the With Intent to Distribute. lice incident report, police right Scotthand
McGregorin the andcollar-
Mike tough
incident.right out of the road. ficers arrived at the Waffle
court
to workof law.)
with other kids, According to an incident responded to the Waffle Fowler bone area. will coach
He then thewent
two gate. The senior team will House on Highway 101,
Neely said. Its tough for report
our Christian
filed bybeliefs
Greer andPo- I House
have onhadNorth
a lot Main
of olderSt. junior
inside theteams,house while
withNate DOMESTIC
the travel to VIOLENCE
Inman on May billy@greercitizen.com
where people| 877-2076
were com-
ASSAULT
a & BATTERY
lot of these kids to play lice, police
things like that.
were We around try people
around come6:00 am back onandFebru-
say child, slamming the door Thomas Dale Morgan, plaining of two drunk men
with
Preston
one Tolth,
another, 18, sois be-we the spend
to abovea location
fair amount re- howary 4.much A complainant
it meant and al- on her finger as she fol- 38, of 33 Spring Cross- loitering and littering in
ing investigated
teach them how to ondo charg-
that sponding
of time ontothat.an alarm
We want call howleged that
much a drunken
they enjoyed
Brown lowed him. ing Cr. in Greer has been the parking lot.
es ofother
and Assault
skills
& Battery.
for all lev- when tosilver
them have Volkswagen
fun, but we it, was Neely
yellingsaid. at staff
A lotand of Police observed bruis- charged with Domestic There, they found Bowles

Lady Tigers on the ropes

els.
According to two inci- Jetta want
also drovethemby them.
to learn a that customers
stuff, there.
you dont Upon hear
ar- ing on her collarbone and Violence (2nd Degree). in the passenger seat of a
dent
For reports
both sessions,
provided the by little
Onebit.
of the officers rec- about rival, officers
until later.
found It Brown
is fun blood around the nail area According to an inci- 2005 Dodge Dakota and
the Spartanburg
camp will run from 9-11:30
County ognized
Neely said
Bolding
he will
andbe called
call- to unsteady
see names on her in thefeetpaper
and of a finger. dent report filed by Greer Koepke just outside the
Sheriffs
a.m. and 1-4
Department,
p.m. and will of- in toon
ing see
a few
if heofhadhisany
former
out- thatsmelling
I know. of Italcohol.
could be ten-
She Quackenbush was placed Police, officers arrived at passenger door. Both men
ficers
be open were
to boys
called and to girls
the standing
and current
warrants.
playersHe didto nisalsoorhadgolf or
slurred
basketball
speechor under arrest for Domestic the above address where appeared very intoxicated
Pelham
ages kindergarten
Medical Center through for have with
help an theactive
camp. warrant football,
and bloodshot but I eyes. By Billy Cannada
remember Violence 2nd Degree. a complainant
Tigers drop to saidthe losers
an al- and With there
a win,
was thean empty
Tigers
an Assault
second grade,
report.and There
third with
Ive
Greenville
always used County
former
for when She they
waswere arrested
at campfor in SportS Editor tercation where
bracket had broken
they will
out would
Heineken advance
can that to takehad
they found
though sixth Tolths
grade. older failing toand
players, appear
Ive even
in court
had firstPublicgrade Intoxication
or something and SHOPLIFTING whileon
take sheWren
and Morgan
Wednesday
were on fallen
theoutloser
of the
of the
vehicle.
Union
brother,
The camp whooffers
claimed
a uniquethe on a Marijuana
some of my Christ possession
Church like transported
that. Its pretty
to the cool.
Greer Randall
After claiming
Ward Turner,
the Dis-40, night
watching
on the
theroad.
Super Bowl. County/Lancaster
They were deemed match-
det-
subject had assaulted
opportunity to combine him charge. offer to help out City
players Thejail.
costA for
trespass
the campnoticeis trict
of 101 II championship
Tram Ct. in Spar- last She alleged
Blue Ridge that had Mor-not uprimental
on Friday.
to theBlue business
Ridge
the previous
faith and basketball.
day. this
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said.turned
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Shoplifting
openedless thethan
Up- sity
a kitchen
leading counter
into Mondayand next
toxication.
Monday to claim the
Tolth pushed
pending on the himage,into
Neely a a traffic
of guys stop
from was Greerissued. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
and Jkimeneely@gmail.com $2,000.
per State tournament with nights then threatened
game, her knocking
with a Upper State Champion-
ditch With
said. and the
began older punch-
kids, While speaking
Christ Church. to the oc- orJustice call 787-9663.
Anthony Quack- a 7-0 According
loss to Union to a County
Greer offbroken
South
beer Pointe
bottle. (11-0)
When ship.
ing and
well be kicking
able to get him,intothen a cupants,
I hope the (its responding
making a enbush, 28, of 280 Old Monday Police night.incident report, and she tried
Seneca to (7-5,
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depth theaboutface officer couldNeely
difference), smelladded.
mari- billy@greercitizen.com
Woodruff Rd. |in Greer has anWith
877-2076 officerthewasloss,called
the Lady
to a week.
blocked the door and said billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
with his skateboard. The juana. Both men were re- been charged with Domes- shoplifting in progress at she wasnt going anywhere.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017
Holliday
to coach
NGU
women
Willis Holliday will take
over head coaching duties
for the North Greenville
womens basketball pro-
gram following the retire-
ment of Jayne Arledge at
the conclusion of the 2017
season.
Holiday
came to Ti-
gerville in
the spring
of 2016 and
has served
as the
Holliday teams as-
sociate head
coach this season.
Holliday has more than
20-yeears of developing
athletes at various levels
of play. He has spent time
as an assistant coach, and
has also previously worked
at the collegiate level as a
strength and conditioning
assistant at Georgia South-
ern University where he
graduated and played bas-
ketball, helping lead his
team to the NCAA Tourna-
ment in 1987.
Holliday came to North
Greenville from St. Marys
Catholic school where
he coached each of the
girls and boys basketball
teams and taught physical
education. He racked up
five state championships
as the coach of the girls
team to go along with
eight conference titles.
Other coaching experience
included time at Siloam
SEE HOLLIDAY | B3
The Eagles will have home court advantage in round one.
Eagles enter
as No. 1 seed
In AAAA
playoff
action
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
After locking up the re-
gion title last week, the
Eastside boys basketball
team will enter the state
playoffs as the No. 1 seed
on Wednesday.
The Eastside wrestling team topped Chapin 59-11 at Dreher High School in Columbia last week to claim its 12th state
championship.
Eagles take home 12th
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
The Eastside wrestling
team claimed its 12th
state championship last
week with a 59-11 win
over Chapin in the Class
AAAA finals.
Head coach Jack Kos-
micki said his team is
continuing to wrestle con-
fidently with no sign of
letting up.
These guys were ex-
tremely confident, Kos-
micki said. They were a
lot more relaxed and laid
back than my previous
teams, but it never affect-
ed how they wrestled.
Theyre all peaking
right now. If you look
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
The Eagles will take on
Midland Valley in round
one, with an opportunity
to host the first three
rounds at home.
Weve accomplished
what we wanted to do,
which is secure a playoff
spot and get home court
advantage. Thats the best
you can hope for. Even if
we were undefeated at
this point, wed still be
right where we are right
now, head coach Tom Ch-
amness said. Its a whole
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at the team scores right
now, everybody is stand-
ing out, he said. Nobody
is wrestling poorly right
now.
Eastside was dominant
in the final round, as Ryan
Augustine, Alex Brown,
Caleb Carillo, Jack Beehler,
David Maholtz, Tucker Al-
len, Jordan White and Ben
Maholtz each earned pins.
David Maholtz has
shown the most improve-
ment over the last few
weeks, Kosmicki said.
Traditionally, hes not
been a very offensive
wrestler, but hes com-
pletely shifted from a de-
fensive counter wrestler to
a very effective offensive
wrestler. He showed that
Jackets to take on North
Augusta in round one
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
The Yellow Jackets are
hoping to surprise North
Augusta on Wednesday
during round one of the
state AAAA basketball
playoffs.
Were locked,
loaded and ready to
go.
Greg Miller
Greer boys basketball coach
Greer finished third in
region play behind Travel-
ers Rest and Eastside, but
head coach Greg Miller
said his team is ready for
a fresh start.
Were locked, loaded
and ready to go, Miller
said. It really comes down
to executing the game plan
and doing the best we can
with who we are at this
point in the season.
Miller said, more than
any other team, Greer has
been battle-tested.
Eighteen of the 24
games weve played this
year have been against
playoff-level competition,
he said. That includes
both 5-A schools and 4-A
schools. Weve seen a high
level of basketball. We
played against it all year.
Nows the time to execute
and get ready to go.
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BLAME
CANNADA
BILLY
CANNADA
100-0
W
hat allows a Divi-
sion I basketball
team to win 100-
straight games?
The short answer is: I
have no idea.
Geno Auriemma, I
guess. That has to be the
answer, right? Nothing
else makes sense.
The UCONN womens
basketball team has won
11 National Champion-
ships under this man.
Hes helped the Huskies
win 21 conference titles.
PHOTO | SUBMITTED Hes got a winning per-
centage of 87 percent.
Hes even had two other
RIDICULOUS winning
streaks of 90 and 70
games respectively.
The dude is only 62.
Hes only been a head
coach since 1985!
Whats not in question
here is Geno Auriemmas
ability to coach a bas-
BOX SCORE | ketball team. Weve got
enough proof to say that
this guy is one of the best
Eastside 59, Chapin 11 at his craft.
What is truly hard to
126 - Cruise Baker (EHS) dec. Mitch OConnor (C), 5-0 believe is that no other
132 - Ryan Augustine (EHS) pin Jack Norris (C) womens basketball team
138 - Taylor Cabe (C) tech.fall Chance Pride (EHS), 16-1 has been able to compete
145 - Alex Brown (EHS) pin Cole Hodges (C) (AT ALL) with UCONNs
152 - Caleb Carillo (EHS) pin Kyle Nichols (C) dominance.
160 - Ian Rodgers (EHS) maj.dec. Shawn Haile (C), 20-12 Since 2009, ONLY TWO
170 - Jack Beehler (EHS) pin Hunter Dixon (C) TEAMS have won the
182 - David Maholtz (EHS) pin Jake Watson (C) national championship
195 - Cole Haile (C) dec. Chase Barnes (EhS), 12-8 other than the Univer-
220 - Deshawn Sullivan (EHS) maj.dec. Nick Edenfield (C), 13-3 sity of Connecticut. TWO
285 - Hank Manos (C) dec. Eduardo Esparza (EHS), 7-2 TEAMS in eight years!
106 - Tucker Allen (EHS) pin Justin West (C) As you start scrolling
113 - Jordan White (EHS) pin Alex Stubbs (C) back through the history
120 - Ben Maholtz (EHS) pin Dylan Whitcomb (C) books, you see a lot of
Tennessee champion-
on Saturday. Going into ly catch some people off shipsthanks to the late,
the tournament this week- guard. great Pat Summit.
end, hes going to honest- SEE WRESTLING | B3 Since Auriemma arrived
in 85, either Tennessee
or UCONN has won the
championship 19 times.
Why are we seeing
such dominant programs
in womens basketball?
Thats just not the way
it works on the mens
sideand there are plenty
of Hall of Fame coaches
that are on the level of
Pat Summit or Geno Au-
riemma.
Just look at the ACC
right now Youve got
Hall of Famers like Roy
Williams, Mike Krzyzews-
ki, Jim Boeheim and Rick
Pitino that are still active,
and its not a guarantee
that any of them will be in
the Final Four this year.
It IS, however, a guaran-
tee that Geno Auriemma
will be in the Final Four.
Theres simply a severe
lack of parity in wom-
ens college basketball.
UCONN has gotten all of
the great recruits, and if
youre a great recruit, why
wouldnt you go to UCO-
NN? Youre guaranteed a
National Championship at
some point. Youre pretty
much guaranteed a spot
on a WNBA roster.
By all means, go to UCO-
NN! But you would think
there would be more than
20 great players in the
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN country that could chal-
lenge UCONN for its spot
on top of the hill every
Sam Gravley and the Greer boys basketball team will take
on North Augusta
now and then. UCONNs
astronomical success
cant be fully explained
The extended road trip
in round one, however,
Weve been watching a
whole lot of film and we
by its spectacular head
coach. Geno is great, but
might complicate things. feel like we understand hes not the greatest to
Theres definitely a big them, he said. They like ever do it. His record says
wrinkle having to travel to to get the ball out in tran- that he is, but when you
North Augusta, but were sition and they shoot the look back, UCONN and
going to make the most of same amount of threes as Tennessee have 19 titles.
it, Miller said. The big- they do twos. They also re- The rest of the NCAA has
gest thing for us is going bound well, especially on 16.
to be trying to make this the offensive end. We have Why is that? I have no
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e never know much
about the character
Carl in the clas-
sic film, The Graduate.
Im now aware, however,
how he must have felt
when Dustin Hoffmans
character breaks into his
wedding and steals his
The Buck
stops here
William
Buchheit
bride, played by the beau-
tiful Katharine Ross, away
from him.
Im a lifetime Falcons
fan, and thats just what
happened to us Super
Bowl Sunday. We had
the Lombardi trophy,
the pinnacle of profes-
sional sports in America,
wrestled away from us by
the two most hated men
in the NFL, Bill Belichick
and Tom Brady.
Had the score been
close for even some of the
contest, the loss would
have been painful, but ac-
ceptable. But the way we
gave it away was more in-
furiating than depressing.
It was the worst collapse
in pro championship
history and I was inside
NRG Stadium to watch it
unfold like a slow-motion
plane crash.
Heres the setup. There
are six minutes left in the
third quarter (21 left in
the game). Atlanta is up
28-3 and New England
has 4th Down and 3 at
midfield. The vastly out-
numbered Falcons fans
inside the stadium are
chanting A-T-L. Back in
Georgia, stores are plac-
ing SB Champions shirts
and hats on the racks,
hoping for a middle-of-
the-night buying frenzy
like Academy Sports saw
after Clemson won the
national championship.
Meanwhile, the Boston
Globe has already printed
thousands of papers that
read A Bitter End and
feature a photo of Robert
Alfords pick-six of Brady
Lady Jackets hoping for a deep
postseason run in state playoffs
By Billy Cannada
Sports Editor
The Lady Yellow Jackets
are hot heading into the
postseason, having se-
cured a No. 1 seed and the
region championship.
Greer girls basketball
coach Mazzie Drummond
said his girls are peaking
at the right time, and ex-
pects that trend to contin-
ue in February.
When were full
strength, we can
beat anybody. I
honestly believe
that.
Mazzie Drummond
Greer girls basketball coach
I feel like were in a re-
ally good place and were
getting healthy at the right
time, Drummond said.
When were full strength,
we can beat anybody.
I honestly believe that.
Were playing at a high
right now.
The Lady Jackets took
on Aiken in the first round
of playoff action Tuesday
night (results were not
available at press time), a
team that performed well
in its own region.
Aiken was only a cou-
ple of points away from
finishing second in their
region, so this is a really
tough draw for us, Drum-
mond said. Their not
an opponent that a top
seed would normally get.
Theyre big, theyre fast,
theyre strong. We just
hope to offset their size
with our team speed.
Drummond said his
team is only looking to
speed up its play in the
postseason.
Most teams dont expect
girls to play the way that
we play, he said. We play
A Falcon fans lament
The New England Patriots wrestled the Lombardi trophy away from the Atlanta Falcons on Super Bowl Sunday in devastating fashion.
in the second quarter. At
this moment, the statis-
tics computers rate the
Falcons odds of winning
the game at 98.3%. Patriot
fans who paid thousands
for tickets are LEAVING
the stadium, for goodness
sake.
There aint a soul in
the stadium that thinks
the Falcons wont win
their first title since the
franchises birth a half
century ago. Its our
time, Ive been telling
people for weeks, even be-
fore we won our two play-
off games by a combined
39 points. Its the 7th
highest scoring offense of
all-time with the leagues
MVP at the helm. We have
an Offensive Coordinator
so good that hes leaving
to coach the legendary
49ers, and a head coach
who was with Seattle
two years ago when the
Seahawks gave the Super-
bowl away with the worst
playcall in human history.
Surely he learned from
The Lady Jackets open postseason play this week.
really rough, really tough
and really fast. Weve also
got girls with skill that can
shoot the ball.
We force our style of
play on other teams, and
sometimes other teams
arent ready to play that
way for a full game, he
added. If you come to
Greer with five key players
and your bench isnt as tal-
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Brady and Belichick their
fourth title together.
Nope. The Falcons pan-
icked. Bradys mastery
and his teams conviction
combined with Atlantas
dismal coaching and poor
play to create a F-5 Tor-
nado of momentum from
which the Falcons could
not find shelter. After
taking the 25-point 3rd
Quarter lead, the Falcons
were outscored by 31
points and outgained by
300 yards. Everybody has
been blaming the offense
and coaching for the his-
toric meltdown, but how
on earth does a defense
give up 18 first downs
and 351 yards in just over
a quarter and a half?
Not to mention that
New England had to
convert on two straight
two-point conversion
attempts. This is a team
that had gone for two just
13 times in the last nine
years and converted less
than half (6) of those. We
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to have the advantage by
playing fast. We can play a
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stop them on just one of
those attempts and go
home with the Lombardi
trophy.
But there was an air
of inevitability in the
stadium by then and there
was no way the Falcons
were going to stop that
last two-point conver-
sion. Just like there was
no way they were going to
win the coin toss or even
see the ball in OT. Dan
Quinn must have felt it
and accepted it, because
he didnt use any of his
timeouts in overtime. He
watched Brady rip an
exhausted defense apart
in seven plays like he was
watching a rerun of The
Jeffersons.
After James Whites
overtime TD and the
ensuing confetti storm
provided the last stabs
of finality, I couldnt talk.
Neither could the hun-
dreds of other Falcons
fans with whom I waited
in the parking lot for an
uber ride out of the night-
Greer used its noncon-
ference schedule to pre-
pare for the postseason,
Drummond said, a strat-
egy he hopes will soon pay
off.
We purposely have
played some of the best
this year, he said. We
played Dorman twice and
the games came down to
the end. We played Byrnes,
which is much improved
and has 1,500 more stu-
dents than we have. We
went down to the wire with
Greenville, who is the top
in their region. We went
to Charleston and played
the best teams from states
like Georgia, Virginia,
North Carolina and Mary-
land. We were built to get
to this point.
The Lady Jackets fin-
ished the season at 20-4
with a 7-1 mark in the re-
gion.
Going 20-4 with the
schedule we played shows
that we can compete with
some of the best teams,
Drummond said. We real-
ize that any game were in,
we have the ability to win.
There are a lot of teams
that are just as good, but
weve trained enough to
believe that we can com-
pete with anybody.
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mare. Despite my shock,
there were two things I
knew I couldnt do 1)
watch Brady and Belichick
parade around the field
with the Lombardi trophy
and 2) ride back to the
hotel in the same bus full
of gleeful Patriots fans Id
come to the game with.
It was nauseating, the
kind of loss that makes
you give up on a team.
1.7 percent.
Thats the odds of finally hoist a Lombardi
us losing that game, so
improbable that many
speculated the next day
that the game had been
fixed. If we discovered
that such was the case, it
would be a relief to me.
Id rather my team be
known as the fall guys in
a mass conspiracy than
the biggest choke artists
of all time.
Weve taken enough
flack over the decades
and had our share of
blown games. Surrender-
ing a 17-0 lead to the
Niners in the NFC Cham-
The Riverside and Byrnes boys basketball teams will hit
the road on Wednesday for round one.
Area teams prep
for first round
By Billy Cannada
Sports Editor
The Eastside girls bas-
ketball team earned a No.
2 seed in the Class AAAA
state playoffs, beginning
its campaign against South
Aiken at home Tuesday
night (results were not
available at press time). Mill on Wednesday, which
The Lady Eagles finished
second in the region be-
hind Greer and would play
the winner of Greenville
and Lancaster with a win
on Tuesday. Eastside had
two losses in conference
playone to Greer and
one to Travelers Rest.
In the Class AAAAA
basketball playoffs, the
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William Buchheit | The Greer Citizen
pionship four years ago
was about as bad as it
got, I thought. And even
though it remains the
worst blown lead in NFC
Championship history, its
not the kind of meltdown
that makes you the brunt
of choke jokes from coast
to coast.
No, that kind of melt-
down happened February
5th, and will define the
Falcons franchise until we
trophy of our own. Even
then, however, it will be
hard for fans to forgive
this failure.
For me, the only true
salvation would be to
meet Brady and Belichick
in a SB rematch. The
odds of that happening,
of course, are absurdly
low.
But they are probably
better than the chances of
blowing a 25-point second
half lead in the biggest
game in professional
sports.
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Byrnes boys and girls bas-
ketball teams will hit the
road in round one.
The Lady Rebels enter
as the No. 3 seed and took
on Clover on Tuesday eve-
ning.
The Byrnes boys bas-
ketball team will face Fort
currently holds the No. 1
seed in the tournament.
With a win, the defend-
ing state champion Rebels
would move on to face the
winner of Riverside and
Westside.
Riverside is the No. 3
seed in the postseason af-
ter a third place finish in
the region.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017
A SPORTING VIEW | Crusaders blow past Columbia
Is Brady the
best ever?
Roger that
BY MARK VASTO
FOR THE GREER CITIZEN
I
f youve done a little
studying in your life,
you know that there are
abstract concepts you can
ponder (think Descartes)
and cold, hard facts (I was
told there would be no
math, however). The sci-
entific method teaches us
that we learn by observ-
ing. So, by any measure,
if you watched Super
Bowl 51, you witnessed
something that can only
be called irrefutable in the
truest, most classic form
of the word: Thomas Ed-
ward Patrick Brady Jr. is
the greatest quarterback
to ever play the game of
football, in any era, in any
stadium, in any game, for
any team, ever.
I dont know what it is
about the New England
Patriots that inspires
every coach not named
Tom Coughlin to shave
hundreds of IQ points
off their cerebrum in
the fourth quarter of the
Super Bowl. This bewil-
dering tendency to just
do the stupidest things
imaginable with the
Patriots on the ropes is
almost as awe-inspiring
as Bradys leveling up in
response each time. The
Seahawks passing instead
of running? The Falcons
acting like they smoked
legal weed at halftime?
It almost looks like the
equivalent of Ali knocking
out Sonny Liston without
laying a glove on him.
Either way, Brady is the
greatest of all time. This
cannot be disputed any
longer. Five Super Bowl
rings will tend to work in
your legacys favor. Its which begins on Friday.
a matter of record that I
called for a Falcons-Patri-
ots Super Bowl, and I have
the texts to prove that I
believed the smart money
was on the Patriots to
win and cover the spread,
beating the over.
But like anyone who
grew up a Giants fan and
cant stand seeing Ben Af-
fleck any more than I ab-
solutely must, I was pull-
ing for the Falcons. Its a
great franchise, headed
up by a great owner, led
by Matt Ryan, the rightful
MVP. The people and fans
of Atlanta are champion-
ship starved, and on any
other Sunday, against any
other team, they would
be coming home with the
hardware.
But how could you not
root for Brady in the final
minutes of the fourth
quarter? In overtime?
After his 60th passing
attempt? And how could
you not smirk along with
him as Roger Goodell
-- possibly the worst com-
missioner in organized
sports history, the guy
that stupidly suspended
the leagues only real
marquee star over a few
ounces of missing air --
had to hand the Lombardi
Trophy to him? If your
life depended on it, could
you imagine starting any
other quarterback?
Baby Boomers and
subsequent generations
have witnessed some of
the greatest players and
athletes of all-time.
Weve seen Kareem
Abdul-Jabbar, Jordan,
Gretzky, Howe, Bonds, Ali,
Federer, Nicklaus, Woods,
Serena Williams ... and
now we can say we saw
Tom Brady. And nobody
summed it up better than
the man himself.
Ive been labeled a
cheater. Ive been sus-
pended. My mom is deal-
ing with cancer. Ive been
ripped for my Donald
Trump friendship. Im
playing the Super Bowl
against the MVP of the
league (Matt Ryan). I was a
sixth-round pick, No. 199.
Nothing is easy. Nothing
is handed to me. Im go-
ing to do what I set out to
do in this league from the
start. And that is become
the greatest quarterback
that ever played.
Greatest quarterback to
ever play the game? Abso-
lutely. Roger that. You bet
your life.
Jai Jenks scored 15-
points off the bench for
the Crusaders while Troy
Blyden scored 13-points
to lead NGU to a 30-point,
91-61 win over Columbia
International University.
The Crusaders got a taste
of the NBA on Monday,
playing the Rams at the
Spectrum Arena, the home
of the Charlotte Hornets.
Mondays win over CIU
snapped a four game los-
ing skid for the Crusaders
with two games remaining
in the 2017 season.
The opening minutes of
the non-conference game
had the makings of a pos-
sible overtime contest
with six lead changes and
three ties in the opening
five minutes. North Green-
ville finally gained the up-
per hand with 14:16 left in
the half as a jumper from
Daniel Burchette sparked
an 11-0 run that gave the
Crusaders a 21-10 lead.
The Rams scratched their
way back into the game
though, cutting the deficit
to seven before halftime.
NGU wasted little time
building on that seven-
point lead as the second
half tipped off. The Cru-
saders scored 13, unan-
swered points in the open-
ing minutes of the period
to extend the cushion to
20-points as a three point-
er from Bryce Allen made
the score 52-32.
The Rams answered with
six in a row, but it didnt
take long for North Green-
ville to add to its now
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the duals, topping North
Augusta 81-0, Westwood
79-0, Airport 83-0 and Bel-
ton-Honea Path 45-14.
The focus now shifts to
the individual tournament,
Im never nervous, but
Im always anxious, and I
havent really figured this
bunch out, Kosmicki said.
They remind me more
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new season and you just
hope to be playing your
best ball at this point in
the year.
Chamness said Midland
Valley will have to be con-
tained from beyond the
arch.
Theyre athletic and
theyve got a couple of kids
that are pretty good shoot-
ers, he said. We know
they like to play man-to-
man, but you will see them
in some zone too. You can
guess and speculate as to
what they might try to do
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14-point lead. The Rams
ran into a NGU team that
had one of its best offen-
sive performances of the
season, knocking down
58.7-percent of its shots,
hitting 37 of its 63-shots
on the day. CIU had a little
more trouble adjusting to
the big arena, hitting 43.8-
percent of its shots.
LADY CRUSADERS
FALL TO YOUNG HARRIS
The North Greenville
softball team suffered a
pair of losses to Young
Harris College last week.
The Crusaders led after
one inning in game one
when Megan Johnson dou-
bled in Shayna Finley and
Morgan Herlong to give
NGU a 2-0 lead. Young
Harris countered with a
solo run in each of the sec-
ond and third innings to
even the score at 2-2.
The Mountain lions
added a three spot in the
fourth inning to take their
first lead of the game at 5-
2. North Greenville would
tack on a run in the sixth
inning with a Kate Lee sac-
rifice fly but leave two on
base as the Lions limited
any more NGU runs.
North Greenville jumped
out to an even larger lead
in game two using a pair
of homers to gain a 4-0
Trying to
of a baseball team than
they do a wrestling team
in terms of their mental-
lock in
ity. They work extremely
hard and challenge each
other every day, but in the
meantime, theyre very re-
laxed and love to laugh. I
havent figured them out.
Kosmicki hopes to qual-
ify his entire lineup for
the individual state tour-
nament, something that
hasnt been done before at
Eastside.
against us, but theyre not
going to throw anything at
us that we havent already
seen.
The Eagles have gone
16-8 this season with a 7-1
mark in the region.
It helps to be in a good
region when it comes to the
playoffs, because youve
been in good battles and
tough games throughout
the season, Chamness
said. If we get in a tight
game, it wont be the first
time and well be prepared
to handle it.
Chamness said his team
is hoping to fine tune its
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North Greenville cruised past Columbia International last
week on the road.
advantage. Shayna Finley
lifted an 0-1 pitch over the
left field wall to give NGU
a 1-0 lead in the first while
Celsea Rivers blasted a
three run homer in the
second inning to account
for NGUs four run lead.
Young Harris would
come right back in the
home half of the second
inning though to plate
four runs on four hits to
even the score.
The Mountain Lions
tacked on a pair of two run
frames in the fourth and
fifth innings to double-up
the Crusaders.
NGUs offense found
some rhythm in game two
with 10-hits. Shayna Finley
led the way with a 3-3 per-
formance including two
homers and three RBI.
We dont look at it as
setting individual goals.
Even though its the indi-
vidual tournament, theres
an unofficial team score we
want to win, he said. The
goal right now is to get 14
to state. We want to keep
this team together and we
want to win the state tour-
nament as a team.
Were going into this
thing wanting to win it,
Kosmicki said. That starts
with getting a lot of these
offense.
Were going through
our offenses and going
through our secondary
break, just to make sure
everybody is moving the
way they should be, he
said. We feel confident
in our practice plan and
hopefully it will pay off.
Shooting guard Pantry
Mckinney was recently
named Region Player of
the Year, also securing a
spot on South Carolinas
All-State team.
Hes been a solid offen-
sive scorer for us all year
long, Chamness said.
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The NGU softball team
dropped a pair of games to
Young Harris College last
week.
guys in it that can get you
points.
The Class AAAA Up-
per State individual state
championship will begin
this Friday at Eastside,
concluding on Saturday
morning. The top four fin-
ishers in each weight class
will move on to the state
tournament.
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When you look at our
team, we dont really have
superstars or those mar-
quee type guys, but Pantry
has provided a spark for
us on many occasions and
has the ability to score in
bunches.
Mckinney joins Darvaris
McGowens as the second
All-State player Chamness
has coached. McGowens
was selected to the All-
State team twice during
his time with the Eagles.
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Christian School where he
was 68-7 as a head coach
over five seasons.
Willis also has strong
ties to basketball in the
upstate of South Carolina,
organizing and founding
Holliday Hoops, a non-
profit organization dedi-
cated to developing the
skills of male and female
basketball players who
desire to play at the col-
legiate level. It is of the
nations premier training
organizations. Holliday
also had the privilege of
assisting the 2001 USA
High School Olympic team
as it competed in Munich,
Germany.
Coach Holliday brings
a great deal of knowledge
and experience in basket-
ball, said athletic director
Jan McDonald. He has
been a perfect fit this sea-
son as our associate head
coach. I am confident that
he will transition smooth-
ly into the head coach po-
sition and look forward as
he leads at program into
the future.
Holliday, along with for-
mer players and coache,s
will celebrate Arledges
career this Saturday after
the womens team plays
Lees-McRae.
Tipoff is scheduled for
2 p.m. with the ceremony
scheduled to begin imme-
diately following.
FROM B1
to be prepared to slow
them down in transition
and limit them to one shot
on each possession.
Miller said North Au-
gusta is similar to teams
Greer has already faced
this season.
Theyre not like Byrnes
and Spartanburg because
they arent as big, but they
are similar, Miller said.
Its not like North Au-
gusta is going to be like
any team weve played,
but weve seen a couple
of teams do some similar
things.
The Yellow Jackets re-
turn to the playoffs for the
first time in four seasons.
It feels good to be in
the postseason, Miller
said. Greer High School
hasnt played postseason
basketball in four years,
so its the first step in try-
ing to build a program.
Now, the next step is try-
ing to lock in and make a
playoff run.
billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
SUPPLY CO. intends to ap-
ply to the South Carolina
Department of Revenue for
a license/permit that will al-
low the sale and ON prem-
ises consumption of beer
at 207 RANDALL STREET,
GREER, SC 29651. To ob-
ject to the issuance of this
permit/license, written pro-
test must be postmarked no
later than March 3, 2017.
For a protest to be valid,
it must be in writing, and
should include the following
information:
(1) the name, address and
telephone number of the
person ling the protest;
(2) the specic reasons
why the application should
be denied;
(3) that the person protest-
ing is willing to attend a
hearing (if one is requested
by the applicant);
(4) that the person pro-
testing resides in the same
county where the proposed
place of business is located
or within ve miles of the
business; and,
(5) the name of the appli-
cant and the address of the
premises to be licensed.
Protests must be mailed to:
S. C. Department of Rev-
enue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box
125, Columbia, SC 29214-
0907; or faxed to: (803)
896-0110.
2-15,22,3-1
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notice of
NOTICE OF
application
APPLICATION
Notice is hereby given
that AMIGOS & PARRIL-
LADAS, LLC intends to
apply to the South Caro-
lina Department of Rev-
enue for a license/permit
that will allow the sale and
ON premises consump-
tion of beer and wine at 95
OLD WOODRUFF ROAD,
Greer, SC 29651. To
object to the issuance of
this permit/license, writ-
ten protest must be post-
marked no later than Feb-
ruary 24, 2017.
For a protest to be valid,
it must be in writing, and
should include the follow-
ing information:
(1) the name, address
and telephone number of
the person filing the pro-
test;
(2) the specific reasons
why the application should
be denied;
(3) that the person pro-
testing is willing to attend
a hearing (if one is re-
quested by the applicant);
(4) that the person pro-
testing resides in the
same county where the
proposed place of busi-
ness is located or within
five miles of the business;
and,
(5) the name of the ap-
plicant and the address
of the premises to be li-
censed.
Protests must be mailed
to: S. C. Department of
Revenue, ATTN: ABL,
P.O. Box 125, Columbia,
SC 29214-0907; or faxed
to: (803) 896-0110.
2-8,15,22
notice of
NOTICE OF
application
APPLICATION
Notice is hereby given that
JOY JOYNER AND RE-
NEE TOATES d.b.a. PAL-
METTO GIFT BUTLER in-
tends to apply to the South
Carolina Department of
Revenue for a license/
permit that will allow the
sale and OFF premises
consumption of beer and
wine at 203 STEADMAN
WAY, Greer, SC 29650.
To object to the issuance
of this permit/license,
written protest must be
postmarked no later than
February 24, 2017.
For a protest to be valid,
it must be in writing, and
should include the follow-
ing information:
(1) the name, address
and telephone number of
the person filing the pro-
test;
(2) the specific reasons
why the application should
be denied;
(3) that the person pro-
testing is willing to attend
a hearing (if one is re-
quested by the applicant);
(4) that the person pro-
testing resides in the
same county where the
proposed place of busi-
ness is located or within
five miles of the business;
and,
(5) the name of the ap-
plicant and the address
of the premises to be li-
censed.
Protests must be mailed
to: S. C. Department of
Revenue, ATTN: ABL,
P.O. Box 125, Columbia,
SC 29214-0907; or faxed
to: (803) 896-0110.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017 THE GREER CITIZEN B5

Seniors
celebrate

How d
o you
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The City of Greers S.O.A.R. (Seniors Out & Around)
to som ove
group celebrated Valentines Day with a party
last week. Staff writer Kaelyn Pfenning eone
got the groups take on the subject of the holiday: else?
love.

Theres a lot of ways to show love.
Not just saying, I love you, but you
can show it out of good acts, good
actions you do, doing good for
people, helping them out, especially
people who are getting older that
cant get around.
Jean Smith of Greer
I hug her.
Rosalind Priestley of Greer
I express it by simply telling them I
love them; therefore, Im trying to
show emotions by giving them a kiss
and a hug.
Diane Henderson of Greer
My grandbabies, I just hug them
as much as I can. My husband passed
away, so thats a little hard for me, but
I have friends.
Terri Bryant of Easley
I babysit, and I get up at 4 oclock
in the morning and let her out.
Jamie Campbell of Greer
By doing what were doing here
today in fellowship.
Fran Knight of Simpsonville
I smile.
Patsy Farmer of Greer
Being
considerate of others,
you know, really just being
considerate and respecting each
person.
Toya Harvey of Greer,
mother of retired fire chief
Be nice to them. Theres many
ways, but of course Ill be nice.
Frank Quaranta of Greer
Its in the way that you treat them.
I think you treat them with kindness,
and youre very respectful to them.
Listening is the best way.
Mary Thompson of Greenville

Local veterans
raising money
For Korean
Wall of
Remembrance
BY BILLY CANNADA
EDITOR
Local Korean War veter-
an Lewis Vaughn and the
Korean War Veterans As-
sociation (KWVA) Foothills
Chapter of SC #301 are
working to raise funds for
a Wall of Remembrance in
Washington D.C.
The Wall of Remem-
brance, added to the Ko-
rean War Veterans Memo-
rial, will list the names of
PHOTO | COURTESY OF DOUBLE L PHOTOGRAPHY more than 37,000 U.S. ser-
vicemen and women who
Shaun Golden recently stopped by his old stomping grounds, Riverside High School, to put on his goal setting program, were killed in action, held
Golden Opportunity. as prisoners of war (POW)
or missing in action.
The memorial comes at
they approach spirit week.
We just want to knock on
every door we can knock
on.
Vaughn said this is one
of the most important
fundraisers hes been a
part of.
This is probably my last
major project, Vaughn
said. Its hard to describe
the emotions that veter-
ans have when they expe-
rience these things. The
families deserve to have
their loved ones honored
in this way. Ive never been
involved with any project
that Ive wanted more to
do with than this one.
Mail donations to
623 Ashley Commons Court
Greer, SC 29651-5796
The Korean War Veter-
ans Memorial opened on
July 27, 1995, to mark the
42nd anniversary of the

Golden Opportunity comes to RHS a steep price, however.

BY BILLY CANNADA
EDITOR
Former Georgia basket-
ball standout and Greer
native Shaun Golden is
hoping to help students
build character with his
goal setting program,
Golden Opportunity.
Son of legendary coach
Louie Golden, who fin-
ished his career with
nearly 700 victories and
six state titles, Shaun has
been traveling to local
schools to encourage and
mentor teens.
Growing up in a house-
hold with two school ad-
ministrators and dad as a
coach, character was the
number one thing, Shaun
said. Character came be-
fore education. So much
emphasis has been put on
ABCs, and very little has
been put on developing
character in students. We
hope programs like this
will create better people,
and in turn, better stu-
dents.
The star basketball play-
er turned sportscaster said
his own children inspire
him to work with schools
and motivate young peo-
ple.
Ive got a 15-year-old
daughter and a 13-year-old
daughter, and the things
that I instill in them, I try
to instill in everyone else,
We hope programs
like this will create
better people, and
in turn, better
students.
Shaun Golden
he said. I look at every kid
here as my own. Hopeful-
ly, through this program,
theyll be encouraged to
make positive decisions.
McDonalds Owner Phil-
lip Wilkins helped sponsor
a recent event at Riverside
High School.
As a McDonalds owner,
the goal is to be involved
in the community, and I
have kids so I know how
important it is to focus on
character, he said. When
I heard about the work
that Shaun does, joining
in was a no-brainer. Were
just excited to bring it to
the students.
The Golden Opportunity
program has been to other
local schools in Greenville
County, including Greer
High, Blue Ridge High and
Blue Ridge Middle.
Were trying to connect
the dots and reach as many
kids as we can throughout
PHOTO | COURTESY OF DOUBLE L PHOTOGRAPHY
Golden Opportunity aims to teach teens about the
importance of character.
the school district, Shaun
said.
Its a fun program,
Shaun said. Its not one
of those say no to drugs
type things, its just fun
and energetic. Once you
get on their level, theyll
listen.
billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
The estimated cost of
the project is $26 mil-
lion dollars. Businesses of
South Korea have commit-
ted the first $13 million
dollars of the cost. The
$13 million dollar balance
must be raised by veterans
and compassionate U.S.
citizens.
If you do the math, it
comes out to around $450
per name on that wall,
Vaughn said.
Legislature H.R. 1475
was introduced in Con-
gress last year authoriz-
ing the establishment of
a Wall of Remembrance
with the stipulation that
no taxpayer dollars would
be used.
It took congress quite a
few years to even consider
a Wall of Remembrance
for those that died in the
Korean War, Vaughn said.
Finally, we got it passed
and signed into law last
year.
Greenville Korean War
veterans set an immediate
goal of raising $20,000,
with an overall goal of
raising $200,000 in South
Carolina.
In the past four weeks,
the Greenville chapter has
raised about $6,500.
Weve been spending
time with students and
other local folks, letting
some of our men tell their
stories, Vaughn said.
Were hoping that were Lewis Vaughn, 623 Ashley
going to get more help
from the high schools as
Korean War armistice. The
Memorial houses 19 stat-
ues of soldiers, but until
now, only the number of
those killed, POW or miss-
ing in action was listed
without their names. The
wall will enable the KWVA
to list fallen comrades by
name and thus bring to
the attention of visitors
the true meaning of Free-
dom is not Free.
The average age of a
Korean War serviceman, at
the time the war was go-
ing on, was 19-years-old,
Vaughn said. The average
age now is 85. We need
to get that wall up there
because those men and
women are dying.
Previous projects com-
pleted by the Foothills
Chapter included the Ko-
rean War Veterans Memo-
rial in Conestee Park, the
Corridor of Honor on I-385
with signs honoring veter-
ans of all 20th and 21st
century wars from WWI
to the current undeclared
wars and also contributed
$1,000 toward the con-
struction of a four apart-
ment facility for homeless
families in Greer. One of
the apartments is reserved
for homeless veterans
families.
Donations may be made
to KWVA Foothills Chap-
ter of SC #301 earmarked
Wall of Remembrance
and mailed to Chairman
Commons Ct., Greer, SC
29651-5796.

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Benedict Cumberbatch in
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NEW RELEASES
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PICKS OF THE WEEK
Doctor Strange (PG-
13) -- Marvels most mys-
tic hero gets to sling spells
and twist time in his own
big-screen debut. Wealthy
and stylish surgeon Ste-
phen Strange (Benedict
Cumberbatch) loses the
steadiness in his hands
after a car accident. He
finds some supernatural
healer up in the Himala-
yas called the Ancient One
(Tilda Swinton). Instead
of just fixing his hands,
Strange learns the magic
touch (and other spells)
and soon finds himself in
conflict with an evil sor-
cerer (Mads Mikkelsen).
It stretches the formula
for Marvel action, but
doesnt step too far out-
side the Marvel Cinematic
Universe comfort zone.
Brain-bending special ef-
fects fold city horizons
together in a cosmic ka-
leidoscope, but even that
loses its novelty after a
bit. Hes not the hulking
he-man type like Captain
America or Thor, but this
thinking mans superhero
has a great premiere with
thrills and style, but falls
short of being Marvels
first deep adventure.
Moonlight (R) -- Beauti-
ful, affective, emotive and
unique, breakout feature
writer/director Barry Jen-
kins III tells a story about
a young man growing up
in a poor part of Miami.
Chiron is first shown as a
young boy (Alex Hibbert),
then as a teenager (Ashton
Sanders), then in his 20s
(Trevante Rhodes), each
time facing a pivotal mo-
ment in his life. His single
mother (Naomie Harris) is
spiraling into addiction,
and his only surrogate for
familial stability comes
from the drug dealer who
feeds off moms habit (Ma-
hershala Ali).
The movie, adapted
from a play by Tarell Alvin
McCraney, deals with dif-
ficult real-world struggles
-- being poor and black in
Miami pushes you out, and
to be gay in those neigh-
borhoods means to be
further marginalized and
threatened -- and does so
in a way that builds com-
passion without requiring
similar experiences from
the audience.
Allied (R) -- Brad Pitt
and Marion Cotillard are
the power-couple tasked
with assassinating a Nazi
while turning in high-pow-
er performances through
layers of CG touch-ups.
Max (Pitt), a Canadian
working for the British es-
pionage apparatus during
World War II, is paired with
Marianne, a sultry French
resistance agent on an as-
signment in Casablanca.
Love blossoms between
the cloak-and-dagger
couple, but trust is hard
to come by when spies
go monogamous. Robert
Zemeckis directs with a
lot of excitement, a touch
of nostalgia (Casablanca
everywhere) and a heavy
dose of green-screen.
Chronic (R) -- In a slow,
quiet character study, Tim
Roth plays David, a hos-
pice attendant who sees
to the needs of dying pa-
tients who can no longer
take care of themselves in
even the most basic ways.
David is shy and reserved.
His closest connections
are with his patients, and
their stories become part
of his identity, or at least
how he presents himself
in social situations where
he is out of his depth. Di-
rector Michael Franco runs
a slow show: The camera
lingers, there is little dia-
logue and no music, push-
ing your attention into
the lines on Davids face
and the steadiness of his
hands.
ENTERTAINMENT
Springsteen autobiography touching, revealing
Rating: 9 out of 10
F
irst off, I should
probably preface this
review by telling you
Bruce Springsteen is one
of my all-time favorites.
In fact, he is tied with Neil
Young for third on my
favorite artists list (be-
hind only the Stones and
Beatles). Ive seen him
live ten times, as far back
as 1992 and as recently as
a year ago. Over the years,
Ive read quite a lot about
his work and his life,
including Peter Carlins
definitive 2012 biography
Bruce. most every night alone at
So, it was a foregone
conclusion that I would
enjoy the Bosss au-
tobiography, Born to
Run, which arrived in
bookstores right before
Christmas. Im happy to
report, however, that I en-
joyed the work even more
than Id planned to. Its
beautifully and intimately
written with plenty of new
insight into the authors
private background and
personal battles.
For the most part,
Born to Run follows a
conventional chronologi-
cal format, starting with
Springsteens humble
upbringing in the factory
town of Freehold, NJ. It
was these early years that
would prove so critical
to the artists mindset
and makeup. He got his
mothers strength, his
dads work ethic and all
the guilt and rebellious-
ness of a Catholic school
THINGS
TO DO
NEW LISTINGS | Stone, and strives to help
BJU MUSEUM & GALLERY
SHOWS LUTHER EXHIBIT
The year is 1517. An Au-
gustinian monk nails a list
of grievances to a church
door in Wittenberg, Ger-
many, and unbeknownst
to him, is about to change
the course of history.
Fast forward 500 years
to present day Greenville,
South Carolina, where the
Museum & Gallery at Bob
Jones University is taking
guests inside the world of
this unlikely revolution-
ary. Opened January 31,
Luthers Journey: Experi-
ence the History focuses
on Martin Luther and his
cultural impact.
Luthers Journey gives professionals 20 years
visitors a unique look at
the Protestant Reforma-
tion from the eyes of art-
ists. Dramatic scenes from
Luthers life highlight the
historical and emotional
events surrounding the 95
theses while a 16th centu-
ry allegorical work graphi-
cally displays the spiritual
beliefs of Luther and his
circle.
In addition to the art-
work on display, this fo-
cused exhibit also features
three short videos on Lu-
ther. These videos draw a
biographical sketch of Lu-
ther, link his relationship
in history to the notorious
bubonic plague and reveal
his influence in the realm
of church music.
Following Feb. 18, M&Gs
location on the campus of
Bob Jones University will
be closed to the public for
building renovations. For
more information, visit
www.bjumg.org.
ARTSXCELERATOR
CHALLENGE SEEKS ARTISTS
The Chapman Cultural
Center is now accepting
applications from indi-
vidual local artists for the
new ArtsXcelerator Chal-
lenge. The grant is a brand
new opportunity from the
nonprofit and fully funded
by proceeds from the Mar-
The Greer Citizen
BOOK
REVIEW
WILLIAM
BUCHHEIT
upbringing.
He also got his fathers
mental illness. Springs-
teens depression, which
hit him from out of
the blue in his 30s and
plagues him even to this
day, is the big revelation
of Born to Run. has held for nearly half a
His dad, who spent century now.
the dinner table down-
ing a six-pack, was a
detached factory worker
who sought escape in the
reassembly of junk cars
in the driveway. He never
approved of Bruces hair, die-hard fans have known
friends or the countless
hours his son spent in his
room hammering away at Born In the USA on his
his cheap guitar.
Ironically, it was the
work ethic and stubborn-
ness he inherited from his
father that propelled him
to stardom, and keeps
him committed to playing bandmates, youre not
three-plus hour concerts
even to this day.
The young Springsteens for that. What you will
love of and commitment
to music were so intense
that he likely could have
forged a career for him-
self as a musician even
had he never written a
song. But, his writing,
even more so than his
legendary stage perfor-
mances, is what the Boss
Former Lt. Gov. Nick Theodore (right) and his wife, Emilie,
will serve as honorary chairs for the Cape-Ability Walk
& Roll fundraiser on March 4 at Furman to benefit the
Barbara Stone Foundation.
shall Tucker Tribute Con-
cert held in April 2016.
The ArtsXcelerator Grant
was born from the Chap-
man Cultural Centers
ArtsX Society which was
established by local young
compositions and music
ago. The group began as a
giving society for the arts.
Now, 20 years later, the
legacy of the group lives
on in the new ArtsXcelera-
tor Challenge.
A committee of young
professionals will select
the artist for the 2017 SET FOR MARCH 4
grant in March 2017. To
apply for the ArtXcelera-
tor Grant, visit chapman-
culturalcenter.org.
Applicants are required
to be over 18, not current-
ly enrolled as an art stu-
dent, and must be a cur-
rent Spartanburg County
resident. Deadline for the
2017 grant application is
Feb 17. All artists, in all
creative mediums and at
all stages of their career,
are encouraged to apply.
TICKETS AVAILABLE
FOR CENTRE STAGE GALA
Tickets are now on sale
for Centre Stages annual
gala to be held on Friday, with your friends and fam-
April 21, 7 p.m. at The
Poinsett Club in Green-
ville.
This years event will cape! The event will be a
feature a Rendezvous in
Paris theme with heavy
hors doeuvres, drinks,
dancing and a 1920s-
themed cabaret.
For more information,
visit centrestage.org.
FURMAN TO PRESENT
ORGAN CONCERT FEB. 21
The Furman University
Department of Music will
present a concert featur-
ing celebrated organist Pa-
mela Decker Tuesday, Feb.
21, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Me-
morial Chapel on campus.
The recital is open to
the public and is present-
ed by the Furman Hart-
ness Organ Series and the
2016-2017 Sound Quality
Concert Series. Tickets are
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017
is best known for. Hes
been called the Steinbeck
of RocknRoll and has
created more lasting
imagery and characters
in his songs than anyone
except Dylan.
Born to Run sheds
invaluable light into the
genesis, life and meaning
of Springsteens great-
est albums and songs, as
even the most devoted
Boss disciple has some-
thing to learn here. Inher-
ent in those songs and
albums are the left-wing
convictions that the artist
Everyone becomes more
political as they age, and
the author is no excep-
tion. In this day of politi-
cal divisiveness, these lib-
eral leanings might deter
a few casual readers, but
where Springsteens stood
since Reagan tried to use
1984 campaign trail.
If youre looking for
some kind of tell-all
where Springsteen dishes
out dirt on his road IMAGE | SUBMITTED
conquests and E Street
going to find it here. The At less than 500 pages, Born to Run was written
singer is just too classy the book could have been as much for the casual
longer, with more photos fan as it was the Spring-
get are in-depth chapters and more details about steen disciple. It is a
about those bandmates the Boss life and music celebration of life in all its
and the good and diffi- over the last two decades glory, pain, triumph and
cult times he shared with especially. I, for one, struggle. The authors
them. Especially interest- would have been thrilled love of his family, coun-
ing are the accounts of with a two-book autobiog- try, and fans is evident in
squabbles Springsteen raphy, with the year 1985 every paragraph, as is the
had with guitarist Steve splitting the two volumes. humility thats made him
Van Zandt and producer But, much like the song the working class hero of
John Landau. that provided its title. Rock n Roll giants.
To register, visit http:// James Gregory
thriveupstate.org/cape- Feb. 24, 7 and 9 p.m.
ability/ or call 679-0234. Centre Stage
The Barbara Stone Foun- centrestage.org
dation was named in
honor of the founder of Peter and The Starcatcher!
Thrive Upstate, Barbara Feb. 24-25, March 2-4, 9-11
individuals with disabili-
8 p.m.
Feb. 26, March 5,12
ties and special needs and 3 p.m.
their families first to sur- Greenville Little Theatre
vive and then to thrive. 233-6238
greenvillelittletheatre.org
EVENT REMINDERS | SCCT Character Breakfast
March 11, 8:30 and 11 a.m.
PHOTO | SUBMITTED Jukebox Heroes South Carolina
Through Feb. 18 Childrens Theatre
Centre Stage scchildrenstheatre.org
233-6733
www.centrestage.org Zoom Through the Zoo
Family-Friendly 5K
Important Hats of the Saturday, April 1, 8:30 a.m.
Twentieth Century 627-4200
available in advance or at Through Feb. 18 greenvillezoofoundation.
the door. Warehouse Theatre org
Deckers program, per- 235-6948
formed on Furmans Hart-
ness Organ (C.B. Fisk Opus
121, three manuals, 42
warehousetheatre.com
Kappa Kappa Scream
ONGOING EXHIBITS |
stops), features her own Feb. 16-18, 8 p.m.
Feb. 17, Midnight Numbered Walls
by Myron Roberts, Felix The Playhouse Rich Ponder exhibit
Mendelssohn, Noel Raw- Furman University Through Feb. 26
sthorne, Leo Sowerby, and 294-2125 Artists reception:
Marcel Dupr. Feb. 16, 5-8 p.m.
For more information, Two Dancing Princesses Artists Guild Gallery
call 294-2086. SCCT of Spartanburg
Feb. 17-26
WALK & ROLL FUNDRAISER scchildrenstheatre.org
Former Lieutenant Gov- Symphony Orchestra Concert
ernor Nick Theodore and Friday, Feb. 17, 8 p.m.
his wife, Emilie, will serve McAlister Auditorium
as Honorary Chairs for Furman University
the inaugural Cape-Ability 294-2086
Walk & Roll fundraising
event benefiting the Bar-
bara Stone Foundation and
Thrive Upstate. The event
is scheduled for Saturday,
March 4, from 9-11 a.m. at
Furman University.
Cape-Ability Walk & Roll
will provide a fun-filled
morning activity complete
with light exercise and en-
tertainment. Visitors can
enjoy a fun noncompeti-
tive one-mile accessible
path around Swan Lake
ily. Bring your own cape
or wear a custom logoed
Cape-Ability Walk & Roll
celebration of the funds
raised by teams and par-
ticipants to support the
work of both organiza-
tions to improve the lives
of individuals with dis-
abilities or special needs
in Greenville County.
Both Emilie and I are
honored to serve as the
Honorary Chairs of the
Cape-Ability Walk & Roll.
The Barbara Stone Foun-
dation and Thrive Upstate
are quality organizations
that make a huge impact
in our community usu-
ally without our citizens
knowing it. We encour-
age everyone to come out
and join us on March 4th
to learn more, said Nick
Theodore.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017
Can spleen rupture
without any trauma?
DEAR DR. ROACH: My
husband was admitted to
the hospital with a rup-
tured spleen that bled into
his belly. His surgeon re-
paired it with a coil. He was
not in an accident and had
no injuries or any bruising
anywhere on his body. His
doctor had never seen this;
he says a ruptured spleen
usually is sustained from
some sort of accident. My
husband is almost 59, and
in good health otherwise.
How could this happen,
and could this happen
again? -- J.C.
ANSWER: The spleen re-
moves defective red blood
cells from the circulation,
and it also destroys bac-
teria and infected cells.
In fact, it is in many ways
like a big lymph node, re-
sponding to infections by
activating and enlarging.
Although a ruptured
spleen is well-described
in the literature, Ive nev-
er seen a case like your
husbands either. The last
ruptured spleen I saw was
a college football player
who was simultaneously
hit by two opposing play-
ers, one on either side,
both much larger than he
was.
Most people with spleen
rupture had an enlarged
spleen to begin with, from
cancer such as leukemia
or lymphoma, infection
such as EBV (the virus that
causes mononucleosis),
inflammatory conditions
such as pancreatitis or
mechanical causes such
as pregnancy. A few cases
are related to medications,
BY DANA BLOCK
THE BOLD AND
THE BEAUTIFUL
Zendes parents, Kris-
ten and Tony, flew in for
his wedding. Carter gave
a beautiful speech as jus-
tice of the peace. Not at
the wedding, Bill and Wy-
att commiserated on their
failed relationships. Bill
refused to accept Brooke
and Ridges engagement
and became emotional
thinking about his previ-
ous weddings with Brooke.
Family members made
heartfelt speeches before
Zende and Nicole began
reciting their vows. Before
the reception was even
over, Quinn had Nicoles
portrait taken down and
her own put back up. Ridge
returned to the mansion,
where the chemistry was
palpable between him and
Quinn. Bill checked in on
Brooke, who wasnt feel-
ing well, and questioned
where Ridge might be.
Zende and Nicole planned
to leave for their exotic
honeymoon. Wait to See: A
plan is hatched to destroy
a familys reputation.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Chad and Gabis dire
situation went from bad
to worse. Victor learned
of Deimoss actions
and warned him that he
needed to clean it all up
quickly. Adrienne, Jen-
nifer and Anne worked
together to destroy the
Orwell device. Steve and
TO YOUR
GOOD HEALTH
KEITH
ROACH, M.D.
and a few have no identifi-
able cause for rupture.
As far as risk of it hap-
pening again, there you
have me. I found one pa-
per that says the progno-
sis is excellent. I would
have to refer you back to
his surgeon. People who
have had their spleens
removed are at risk for
certain infections, and
should have a vaccine for
pneumococcus, a major
cause of pneumonia. The
vaccine is normally given
at age 65. Your husband
should speak with his doc-
tor about getting it now
(since I dont know if his
spleen is now considered
normal).
***
DEAR DR. ROACH: I
read in your column that
for vaginal atrophy (dry-
ness/itching) you suggest
that a woman use topical
cream instead of estrogen
cream. I am 59 years old,
and have been using Pre-
marin cream externally for
a month with noticeable
results. I use a dab every
other day. Should I con-
tinue to use it even when
I dont have symptoms,
or only as needed? If you
think non-hormonal cream
would be better, could you
SOAP UPDATES
CHRIS HASTON | NBC
Judi Evans stars as
Adrienne on Days of Our
Lives
Kaylas Valentines Day
wedding approached,
which included a surprise
visit from Stephanie. Hope
received news about her
fate. Austin and Carrie re-
united with Kate. Valerie
informed a disappointed
Abe that she was leaving
town. Julie received some
devastating news. Anna
confronted Andre. Chloe
and Nicoles custody hear-
ing for Holly began. Wait
to See: A furious Nicole
breaks up with Deimos.
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Anna was being watched.
Felicia got closer to the
truth. Julian feared that
the PCPD was onto him.
Lulu was at the mercy of
Valentin, but Olivia was
one step ahead. Franco
continued to struggle
with his dark side. Nelle
pushed her luck. Finns be-
havior grew more erratic.
Michael was tasked with
FUN AND GAMES THE GREER CITIZEN B7
suggest one? I have tried
one, but it didnt seem to
be effective. -- A.A.
ANSWER: Im sorry I
wasnt clear. Topical in
this case meant a vaginal
estrogen cream, as op-
posed to estrogen taken by
mouth. I would continue
using it, since it has been
effective. Most women use
it twice a week after initial
treatment.
Non-estrogen creams
are fine for many women,
but estrogen creams like
Premarin usually are more
effective.
Dryness and itching
may be caused by recur-
ring vaginal infections,
which are often troubling
to women. The booklet
explains them and their
treatment. Readers can or-
der a copy by writing: Dr.
Roach -- No. 1203W, 628
Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL
32803. Enclose a check or
money order (no cash) for
$4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with
the recipients printed
name and address. Please
allow four weeks for deliv-
ery.
***
Dr. Roach regrets that
he is unable to answer in-
dividual letters, but will
incorporate them in the
column whenever pos-
sible. Readers may email
questions to ToYourGood-
Health@med.cornell.edu.
To view and order health
pamphlets, visit www.rb-
mamall.com, or write to
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a tough decision. Julian
felt powerless. Anna de-
manded answers, but her
symptoms grew increas-
ingly worse. Curtis flirted
with danger. Scott tried to
calm Ava. Nina grew more
suspicious. Kiki and Dil-
lon made a connection.
Liz looked to Sam for sup-
port. Ned defended Olivia.
Julian made a deal with
the devil. Griffin grew sus-
picious of Finn. Anna got
some help from an un-
likely source. Wait to See:
Laura becomes a pawn in
Julians game.
THE YOUNG AND
THE RESTLESS
Jill offered to buy Jacks
stake in Fenmores. Nick
assured Chelsea that he
was never getting back
together with Sharon de-
THE SPATS by Jeff Pickering |
spite Faiths wishes. Billy
hired Jordan, a photogra-
pher for Brash & Sassys
ad campaigns. Meanwhile,
Cane was surprised to
learn that Lily and Jordan
knew each other already.
Jill was shocked by Jacks
counteroffer. Sharon
asked Victor to help her
find Dylan. Lauren was de-
termined to find out what
Gloria used against Jack
in order to get a job at
Jabot. Ashley discovered
RFD by Mike Marland |
Ravis Valentines Day gift
for her. Jill told David that
she was willing to do any-
thing to buy Jacks stake
in Fenmores. Wait to See:
Reed is thrown into the
spotlight.
AMBER WAVES by Dave T. Phipps |
OUT ON A LIMB by Gary Kopervas |

B8 THE GREER CITIZEN
SCHOOL
NEWS
SC TREASURER BEGINS
BLOG COMPETITION
The Future Scholar Lit-
eracy Program has intro-
duced a way for future
scholars to benefit.
Students who complete
the Future Scholar Finan-
cial Literacy Program now
have the opportunity to
share what they learned
from the program in the
annual blog contest that
runs through April 1.
Students answer one of
the following questions
for a chance to win: How
has the Future Scholar Fi-
nancial Literacy Program
had an impact on your life
and the decisions that you
will make moving forward?
What are your dreams for
the future (college, travel,
volunteering, pursuing
your dream job)? How
has the Future Scholar Fi-
nancial Literacy Program
helped prepare you to
achieve those goals? Tell
us about a financial mis-
take that you, or someone
you know, has made. How
would you change your ac-
tions based on what you
now know through the
Future Scholar Financial
Literacy Program?
We are thrilled to of-
fer $529 to the winner
to put toward his or her
college education, said
Treasurer Loftis. This is
a chance for children to
share their dreams for the
future and how the Future
Scholar Financial Literacy
Program has personally
helped them understand
important financial tools. I
hope this program contin-
ues to be a valuable asset
in financial education for
South Carolinas youth.
For further details on
the blog contest and to
enter, visit http://info.
everfi.com/FutureSchol-
arBlogContest.html.
GREENVILLE COUNTY | A brief presentation will
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR
HEALTH ADVISORY GROUP
Greenville County
Schools has vacancies for
individuals to serve on the
Comprehensive Coordinat-
ed School Health Advisory
Committee (CSHAC) for a
three-year term beginning
in April 2017.
The vacancies are for
two parents, two students,
six school representatives,
and four members of the
community at large who
are not employed by the
school district.
The Coordinated School
Health Advisory Commit-
tee will assess, plan, imple-
ment, and monitor district
and school health policies
and programs. The CSHAC
will also help develop a
school health improve-
ment plan that addresses
strategies for improving
student nutrition, health,
and physical activity.
Vacancies are filled by
the Greenville County
School Board of Trustees.
Any citizen who lives in
the areas served by Green-
ville County Schools and
meets the eligibility re-
quirements can serve on
the committee.
People wishing to ap-
ply should indicate their
interest, in writing, by
March 17, to Melissa Pat-
terson, Academic Special-
ist Comprehensive Health
and Physical Education,
Greenville County Schools,
301 E. Camperdown Way
Greenville, SC 29601.
RIVERSIDE HIGH HOSTING
TEDX EVENT
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its first ever Tedx event on
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OUR SCHOOLS
Riverside Middle eighth grade students toured the Bonds
Career Center recently to learn more about the different
programs offered and to make plans for high school.
Thursday, Feb. 16, from
4-6 p.m. in the media cen-
ter.
TedxRiverside is a public
speaking platform where
students will perform
passionate and insightful
speeches on topics rang-
ing from mental illness to
confidence to dueling.
Its open admissions,
and free snacks will be
provided.
REBEL REGIMENT TO HOLD
MATTRESS FUNDRAISER
The James F. Byrnes
Rebel Regiment will hold
a Mattress Fundraiser on
Saturday, Feb. 18, from 10
a.m.-5 p.m. in the school
cafeteria.
Over 25 mattress sets
will be on display to try.
Orders will be taken on
the day of the sale.
GREER HIGH TO HOST
CURRICULUM NIGHT
Greer High will hold
Curriculum Night for the
2017-18 rising 9th- 12th
grade students on Tues-
day, Feb. 21, at 6:30 p.m.
be given by administration
and counselors in the au-
ditorium followed imme-
diately by visits to displays
in the Commons Area.
Clubs and organizations
will be set up for visits to
learn about many of the
activities that Greer High
has to offer.
GREENVILLE COUNTY
COLLECTING SHOES
Greenville County
Schools is partnering with
Innersole to collect new
sneakers for children in
need that live in South
Carolina.
Donations of new sneak-
ers of any size for children
will be collected through
Feb. 22 at all schools (in
the PE or Athletic Depart-
ment); Greenville County
Schools central office;
and MT Anderson Support
Center.
Innersole was co-found-
ed by Dawn Staley, wom-
ens basketball coach at
the University of South
Carolina.
TAYLORS ELEMENTARY
HELPING PETS
The Taylors Elemen-
tary Student Ambassador
School Project will benefit
pet charities through the
month of February.
Now through Feb. 28,
students will be collect-
ing dog or cat food for the
Meals on Wheels Pet Food
Program and old towels
and blankets for the Green-
ville Humane Society.
Each month Meals on
Wheels provides more
than 2,100 pounds of pet
food to homebound pets.
The Greenville Humane
Society is one of the larg-
est no-kill facilities in the
The Greer Citizen
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017
| The following students Karma Rini
DISTRICT FIVE have artwork on display Greg Rodgers
at the Fine Arts Center Caitlyn Rudisill
through February for the Megan Stephens
REIDVILLE ELEMENTARY BFA show: Maggie Teal
PLANNING CAREER DAY Anthony Argueta Jonathan Tran
Reidville Elementary will Gideon Black Katy Walker
hold Career Day on Friday, Addi Boykin Conner Whaley
March 31. Olivia Bruder
Those interested in be- Bryce Cartee STUDENTS WIN
ing a Career Day speaker Patricia Castaneda SCHOOL SPELLING BEES
should contact Mrs. Roz- Courtney Cogburn Several D5 schools
man at the school. Josie Coggins are hosting their annual
Paige Coponen Spelling Bee this month.
FRESHMAN ACADEMY Jackson Cork At Beech Springs Inter-
FEATURED IN ART DISPLAYS Katelyn Costello mediate, 5th and 6th grad-
Several Byrnes Freshman Carson Crooke ers competed in the school
Academy (BFA) students Zachary Crow spelling bee, with Alyss
have artwork displayed Benay Daniel Robertson taking the top
throughout the commu- Sydney Elder prize, and John Kinard
nity this month. Emily Enos being awarded runner-up.
The following students RaShayla Graham Robertson will now go on
have artwork on display Mackinzey Hall to participate in the dis-
at the Chapman Cultural JaNaia Hamilton trict spelling bee.
Center for the District 4, 5, Cody Hoene Florence Chapel Middle
and 6 show until Feb. 21: Mary Clay Howard recently held its annual
Benay Daniel Ruby Jimenez competition. Finalists
PHOTO | SUBMITTED Ruby Jimenez Daylan Jones from the team contest
Lily Kozub Lily Kozub were: Matthew Everette,
Sarah Beth Lister Haley Lassiter Julieanna Theng, Katelyn
Nicole McKellar Sarah Beth Lister Brown, Lilly Grace Mitchell
Hannah Owens Nicole McKellar and Patrik Neeser.
Hunter Reyes Caleb Morales Everette was crowned
Chris Sizemore Hannah Owens school champion, and
Southeast. Ryan Truong Rachel Padilla-Sanchez Neeser was awarded run-
Donations can be Conner Whaley Hunter Reyes ner-up.
dropped off in the collec-
tion boxes in the schools
main hallway.
TIGERVILLE HOLDING
PENNIES FOR PATIENTS
The Tigerville National
Junior Beta Club is hosting
the third annual Pennies
for Patients campaign for
the entire month of Febru-
ary.
The class with the high-
est amount donated will
have the opportunity to
win a pizza party.
The school goal is to
raise $2,500, but Mrs.
Jackson has challenged us
to raise more. If the school
raises at least $3,000 by Make the education to career connection.
the end of the campaign, Learn about everything from admissions requirements to job opportunities.
Mrs. Jackson and Mr. Albin Massage Therapy Personal Trainer Pharmacy Technician Occupational Therapy
will move their offices to Assistant Health Information Management Physical Therapist Assistant
the roof for an entire day. Tuesday, March 14 6 p.m. Benson Campus
gvltec.edu/benson (864) 250-3001
EASTSIDE CURRICULUM
NIGHT SET FOR MARCH 2
Eastside High will hold
Curriculum Night on
Thursday, March 2, from
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Rising 9th-12th graders
and families are invited to
meet teachers, administra-
tors and counselors; learn
about courses offered,
Advanced Placement pro-
gram, and Graduation
Plus; and explore clubs
and sports offerings.
EHS HOSTING HISPANIC
COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Eastside High will host
its annual Hispanic Com-
munity Connection eve-
ning on Thursday, March
2, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
GREER HIGH BETA CLUB
SPONSORING FUNDRAISER
The Greer High Beta
Club is sponsoring Pen-
nies for Patients through
March 3.
The funds, collected
during the three-week pe-
riod, benefit The Leukemia
& Lymphoma Society.
This year Greer Highs
goal is $1,200.
RHYMER NAMED GHS
MISS LEFLAMBEAU
Emma Kate Rhymer was
named 57th Miss LeFlam-
beau at Greer High recent-
ly.
Grade level winners in-
cluded: Freshman Carson
Hannon; Sophomore Sa-
vanna For,; Juniors Han-
nah Perry and Katie Larke;
and Seniors Emma Cornell,
Cassey Freeman, Lind-
sey Jarecki and Michaela
Parker.
All contestants com-
peted in casual wear and
evening gown. Seniors an-
swered an on-stage ques-
tion.
The pageant serves as a
fundraiser for the LeFlam-
beau yearbook.