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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2017  GREER, SOUTH CAROLINA VOL. 104 NO. 11 75 CENTS

County
fees hang
in the
balance
Attorney General
opinion sought
BY KAELYN PFENNING
ILLUSTRATION | KIMLEY-HORN

Master Plan makes progress

STAFF WRITER

County fees hang in the

balance following a Green-
ville County Council vote
last week.
Council, at its regular-
ly scheduled meeting,
passed an ordinance with
two fees attached, one for
public safety and the oth-
Trade Street said City Administrator
Ed Driggers during the an-
nual city council planning
er for road maintenance,
changes retreat last week.
We would have a level
A $10 increase in surface from face of build-

the road user fee coming ing to face of building,

he said. Most likely, that

soon
would be in architectural
would increase pavers.
The plan includes street
the Countys Road BY KAELYN PFENNING lights, furniture, bollards
STAFF WRITER and landscaping, accord-
Program Budget by ing to Driggers.
As the Community Mas- It is a plaza, festival
about $4 million... ter Plan moves forward, area with no step-down
Greer officials are consid- curb areas, Driggers said.
ering some major changes You (will) have the flex-
Butch Kirven on Trade Street. ibility of starting to do
Greenville County Council Chairman The city has been work- some real creative things
ing with consulting firm relative to outdoor dining,
but the results remain un- Kimley-Horn and Associ- relative to festivals and
certain due to the number ates to map out a plan to those types things.
of votes. The ordinance make downtown Greer a The improvements
passed with seven votes, more attractive destina- would be made on Trade
which is the required tion. That plan could in- from Poinsett to the rail- PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
amount according to the clude resurfacing streets road tracks. The new sur-
state. But, the county re- leading to downtown busi- face will need to be thick The Community Master Plan includes major improvements for Greers Trade Street.
quires nine votes, due to a nesses. to accommodate the vehi-
super majority needed for (Kimley-Horns) rec- cle traffic, Driggers said. ter for rain water, Drig- The work will be done Its going to be a dis-
a fee. ommendation is to retain I dont know if its brick gers continued. Weve in phases to prevent ma- ruptive project, Driggers
The South Carolina At- the two-way traffic with or block, he said. got to make sure theres a jor traffic problems. But said. Were going to want
torney General has been parallel parking (on Trade A bigger challenge is very intentional and good inconveniences are to be to do some temporary sig-
asked to provide an opinion Street), but to do that in drainage because we no design plan for storm wa- expected when the project nage. Were going to want
SEE FEES | A6 a shared street surface, longer have curb and gut- ter. begins. SEE PROGRESS | A6

Wellford sells
sewer system
to Lyman
BY KAELYN PFENNING and Safe Home Coalition
STAFF WRITER has reached out to us.
The state is going to
The City of Wellford has take all of our money
officially handed over its back, Guy said. Theyre
sewer system to Lyman. taking it all but $25,000.
Following months of dis- We would rather the mon-
cussion, Wellford Council ey stay in Spartanburg ver-
unanimously approved sus going to the state.
two readings of the pur- SAFE Homes-Rape Crisis
chase agreements at a re- Coalition has a 24-hour
cent meeting. crisis line and a 52-bed
The ordinance specifies facility, the largest in the
for the town of Lyman state, Guy said.
WILLIAM BUCHHEIT | THE GREER CITIZEN to provide wastewater or In 2016, they assisted
sewerage collection and 5,604 victims of domestic
Locals enjoyed lunch at Chon Tuesday afternoon. The restaurant is located at 219 Trade Street, the site of the former treatment service within violence and sheltered 316
Greer Station Diner. the City of Wellford for adults and children as well
the longer of forty (40) as assisting 438 victims of

Thai restaurant
years or the maximum pe- sexual assault, Guy said.
riod allowed by law. That money will be put to
In other business, Well- use rather than just sit in
ford is making a dona- our bank account.
tion of $50,000 to SAFE The state has only a

opens in Greer Homes-Rape Crisis Co-

alition, which provides
services to victims of do-
mestic violence in Spar-
limited amount of things
that we can use for it, he
said. All municipalities
have an access of all this
BY BILLY CANNADA the new restaurant fea- tanburg, Cherokee and money.
EDITOR tures more than 40 menu Union Counties and vic- Wellford Town Council
items, available for dine-in tims of sexual assault in unanimously approved
A new Thai restaurant or take-out. Spartanburg and Cherokee a resolution at the spe-
is bringing flavor and cul- We came out to eat Counties. cial-called March 14
ture to downtown Greers down here a few times and Right now, in our vic- meeting authorizing the
Trade Street. really enjoyed it. We went tims assistance fund, purchase of a CAT 259D
Chon, which official- to the steakhouse and the weve got over $200,000, Enclosed Cab Compact
ly opened its doors last oyster bar, and we thought that were basically unable Track Loader, a CAT 72
week, is located at 219 it was a nice scene with a to use, City Administra- GP Bucket, a CAT 27
Trade St., the former loca- good atmosphere, King tor Chris Guy said. Its Grapple Rake and a CAT
tion of Greer Station Din- said. We knew Greenville WILLIAM BUCHHEIT | THE GREER CITIZEN brought in from fines and 66 Brush Cutter for the
er. already had some Thai fees, but its so restricted maintenance department.
Co-owned by Nonglak restaurants, so we thought Eric King, left, and Nonglak Panfuang are the owners of that we cant use it, so the
Panfuang and Eric King, SEE RESTAURANT | A6 Chon, Greers new Thai restaurant. Spartanburg Rape Crisis [email protected] | 877-2076

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A2 THE GREER CITIZEN COMMUNITY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2017

Community southern style, friendly

competition of cornhole

News
to determine the 2017
Cornhole Derby Champi-
on.
Henrys BBQ, Liquid Ca-
tering, and Snohut will be
PAGEANT REGISTRATION onsite selling food, drinks,
OPEN NOW and shaved ice to partici-
The Little Miss & Mas- pants and observers.
ter Blue Ridge Pageant is General admission is
scheduled for 3 p.m. on free.
Saturday, March 25 for Attendees will enjoy a
ages 0 to 5th Grade. fun day of tailgating, bar-
For more informa- beque, and competition.
tion, contact Kelly at kle- To sign up for a team,
[email protected] or Blue visit www.CornholeDerby.
Ridge High School Main com. To be a corporate
Office at 355-1819. sponsor or for more infor-
mation about teams and
OPEN STUDIOS AT sponsoring, contact Joy
CENTER FOR THE ARTS Blue at (864) 331-1314 or
The new Greer Center [email protected].
for the Arts is holding CDS is the largest
Open Studios for the art- multi-disciplinary treat-
ists in residence from 5-8 ment facility in the Up-
p.m. on Thursday, March state for children with
16, at 100 Davis Avenue, disabilities and develop-
Greer. mental delays.
Visit the artists in their In one location, chil-
studios for a chance to dren receive services in
win a piece of artwork. PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN therapy, diagnosis, school
Light refreshments will placement, day care needs
be served. for the medically fragile,
For more information,
Greer Community Ministries held a Sidewalk Sale last Saturday to clean out fall and winter clothing, making room for and a family support net-
visit greerculturalarts. spring and summer items. work.
com. CDS and its partners
will be held from 7-11 p.m. vices for auction or dona- CDS ANNOUNCES Registration is at 1 p.m., serve over 6,000 children
TAYLORS MARKET on Friday, March 24, at The tions to assist the Knights 2017 CORNHOLE DERBY and games begin at 2 p.m. and their families each
ACCEPTING VENDORS Spinning Jenny, located at efforts for Birthright of The Center for Devel- Teams of two players year on property donated
The vendor application 107 Cannon St., Greer. Greenville may contact opmental Services (CDS) may sign up for a corpo- by the First Presbyterian
deadline for the Taylors The adults-only event John atgk.kofc9184@ is proud to announce the rate or individual team. Church at 29 North Acad-
Mill Spring Festival is is $60 per person until gmail.com. 2017 Cornhole Derby at Corporate sponsorships emy Street in Greenville.
March 17 for first deci- March 15 or $75 at the More information can be the Trailblazer Park in are available. For more information
sions and admission into door. found atkofc9184.org. Travelers Rest on Satur- During the event, par- about CDS or its partners,
the Taylors Mill Spring Reserved seating is a day, April 1. ticipants will engage in a visit www.cdservices.org.
Festival on May 4. $600 Table for 8 or a $300 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The application cov- Table for 4. FOR TAX ASSISTANCE
ers the following dates: Proceeds support Greer VITA, Volunteer Income
Taylors Farmers Market Relief. Tax Assistance, is a free
on Thursdays, May 11 tax preparation service
through August 24 from TOUCH A TRUCK for households earning
4-8 p.m.; Spring Festival BY GREER STATION $60,000 or less.
on Thursday, May 4, from Touch a Truck is sched- No prior tax experience
4-8 p.m.; Summer Harvest uled to take place from 6-8 is necessary, and training
Festival on Thursday, Au- p.m. on Tuesday, March is provided by the United
gust 31, from 4-8 p.m. and 28, at Greer Station, 111 S. Way of Greenville County.
Fall Festival on Sunday, Main St., Greer. Volunteer Greeters and
October 22, from 2-7 p.m. Residents are invited to Preparers are needed on
Sign up online at taylors- attend the free event in Tuesdays and Thursdays
farmers.market/vendors. downtown Greer to see from 5-8 p.m. and on Sat- Helping people love
trucks ranging from street urdays from 10 a.m. to 2 what they do for a living:

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Take a class or two this summer, and you
WEEKLY IN GREER and everything in between. Any amount of time Public Service, Arts & Sciences
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Every Saturday, a free Trade Street will close at volunteers can give is CorporateTraining

faith-based Whole Fitness 4 p.m. to allow for set-up welcome, whether that Students have different reasons for taking courses as a Transient
class takes place from time. be once a month or a few Visiting Student at GTC, but no matter what the reason, most find that
the cost per credit hour here is lower than at their home school, many
8:30-9:30 a.m. to read times a week. classes are smaller, and if they stay at home, theres no room and board
Scripture and workout LUCK OF THE IRISH For more information, to pay. Choose from five campuses and hundreds of courses offered in
at the Victor Field & Gym COMING TO GREER contact Evan McLeod at convenient formats with condensed and full summer schedules.
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St, Greer. 9184 is hosting its annual
Each week is a different Luck of the Irish benefit
activity with March 18 be- for Birthright of Greenville
ing Cardio and Strength from 6:30-10 p.m. on Sat-
and March 25 being High urday, March 25, at Greer
Intensity Interval Training Cannon Center in down-
(HIIT). town Greer.
The class is open to any- Attendees will enjoy an
one who is 18 or older, and evening of casino-style
no childcare is provided. games, a silent and a spir-
Jenn Mair, Instructor, ited live auction, food and
is CPR/First Aid certified fun.
and Kettlebell certified Birthright of Greenville
through National Exer- continues their 37-year
cise Trainers Association mission offering loving al-
(NETA). ternatives to abortion for
For more information, women in crisis.
email Jenn Mair at whole- The Knights of Colum-
[email protected] or bus support Birthright as
visit wholefitsc.com. part of their ongoing Cul-
ture of Life initiative.
MTCC TO HOST Knights of Columbus
WINDOWS OF COMPASSION 9184 Foothills Council
Middle Tyger Commu- presented Birthright of
nity Center is holding its Greenville with a check for
first inaugural Windows $23,000 to help fund their
of Compassion event from ongoing work supporting
6-8 p.m. on Thursday, women experiencing un-
March 23, at Pacific Place, planned pregnancies after
located at 59 Groce Road, the 2016 Luck of the Irish
Lyman. event.
The council looks for-
WINTER BEACH BLAST ward to offering an ex-
COMING MARCH 24 panded evening of Irish
The beach-themed party themed Las Vegas style
will warm spirits with a games, music and fun.
mid-winter getaway fea- Pre-Sale tickets are $25;
turing food and beverages, At the Door tickets are
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A4 THE GREER CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2017

Kidney needed
I
ve got to hand it to Chris Storie.
Most of the car rear-window decals
IM JUST
Ive seen in the south seem to be in the SAYING
vein of In memory of #3, (if you have
to ask, dont) or the bootlegged cartoon STORIE2TELL
of the beloved Calvin character peeing PAM STONE
on a Ford logo (what did Ford ever do to I NEED A KIDNEY!
anybody?), or even, Yall just got passed BLOOD TYPE O

by a country girl!
And listen, Ive certainly had my own That was a pretty brilliant
ideas for decals: If youre texting and
plow into me, Ill beat you like a rented marketing move, if you ask
mule, along with Stop checking your
make-up, you look fine. me...
But the decal on the back of Chris
Honda Civic?
I NEED A KIDNEY! BLOOD TYPE O I leave there, Ive got to leave and go to
A couple of years ago, the 28 year old work. It takes away more time from my
family man from Asheboro, NC, wasnt kids, more time from my family. I just friends have taken it upon themselves know me from Adam, would actually
feeling well and he went to see his want to get back to normal. to have their own cars adorned with the call and risk their own lives for him, is
doctor. At first suspecting he needed That was a pretty brilliant marketing same decal. an absolute blessing.
a blood transfusion, the doctor then move, if you ask me, and heres some Even if 100 people see it, and only I agree. And heres hoping thousands
determined he was in kidney failure uplifting news: in his first year driving one calls, thats one more phone call that of blessings are heading your way, Chris.
and immediately sent his patient to life around with the decal which includes his I get, thats one more shot I get at get- To help Chris, please call 704-223-
saving dialysis that Chris now describes phone number and email address, Chris ting that kidney, Storie said to WCNC. 5414 or send an email to cstorie12@
as, Three days a week, I have to go sit received forty calls, one from as far He hasnt yet found a match but yahoo.com.
in a chair for five hours. And, as soon as away as Kansas and twenty three of his says the fact that people, who dont

FROM THE MAILBAG | KAELYNS

KORNER
Trashy
KAELYN PFENNING
service? Staff reporter

Wedding
Q: What has been going on
with the city trash service?
The quality of service seems
to have declined.

T
he day is almost here.
A: Trash service is some- It is hard to believe that
thing most folks dont even so many hopes and dreams
think about until something are coming true this weekend
goes wrong with it. as I embark on a new adven-
Its easy enough to roll your ture with my best friend.
can out to the curb on a cer- As with any major change,
tain day each week, but when there are ups and downs.
the pickup service is late or Most of the time, I am soar-
garbage cans are damaged ing on the heights of a love
or left laying in the road, it unexplainable and a friendship
becomes an issue. indefinable.
Reality occasionally tries to
One of the main sink into my mind.
But it is hard to imagine
reasons complaints are
|
something you have never

so notable is that no
GUEST EDITORIAL experienced, so I am taking
one day at a time, hoping to

GCM asking community

treasure each moment along
one is going to go out the way.
Family and friends have
of their way to draw surrounded us with loving
support.

champions to join fight

attention to excellent Brad and I would not be who
we are today without the love,
trash service. friendship and accountability
of everyone who has been a
Thats what some City of part of our lives.
Greer residents have been Greer Community Ministries (GCM) is cele- Hard times are coming along
dealing with since the munic- brating the 15th Annual March for Meals cam- Meals on Wheels is a proven public- with good times.
ipality switched from self-ser- paign during the week of March 20-24. Commu- When the tests of time reach
vice to A.C.E. Environmental nity Champions will join our regular team of private partnership that effectively into our lives, I hope and pray
Inc. several years ago. volunteer drivers on a Meals on Wheels route to the foundations we are build-
The service certainly isnt cultivate awareness for this vital program. They addresses the challenges of aging ing will be able to stand.
all bad. are pledging to fight for GCMs mission, which Prayer and patience have
If you think about it, one of is to make sure that no elderly, homebound, or by promoting health and improving brought us this far.
the main reasons complaints disadvantaged person in the greater Greer area Last summer into the fall,
are so notable is that no one goes hungry. quality of life for our nations most Brad asked me for prayer and
is going to go out of their way The 2017 Community Champions are: Greer patience as we got to know
to draw attention to excellent Mayor Rick Danner, Greater Greer Chamber of vulnerable seniors. each other.
trash service. Commerce President and CEO Mark Owens, At that time and now, these
The topic was actually Greer Councilman Lee Dumas, Greer Fire Chief fundamental principles sound
discussed at a recent city Dorian Flowers, GCM board members Ann Sher- Greer Meals on Wheels is a critical program good to me.
planning meeting. idan, Marney Hannon, Daniel Hughes, Joe Cate, serving our homebound neighbors and it needs We are unable to love others
According to officials, the and Don Owens, Mark and Amanda Hopper, the commitment of able citizens throughout selflessly apart from the One
city fields about 20 calls each representing Hopper Financial and the Greer Greer. Support it by driving a route, purchasing who gave His life so that we
week related to curbside Centennial Lions Club, Laurenda Norris, owner meals or praying for the continued success of who believe can spend eternity
sanitation. of Laurendas restaurant, Jack Lucas, represent- the program. Our doors are open from 8 a.m. with Him.
One of the reasons the city ing GrandSouth Bank, Dr. Brandi Casto-Waters to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and visitors The Everlasting Father chose
works with A.C.E., however, and Whitney Moss of Greer First Presbyterian are welcome to see first-hand the impact of usme and Brad.
is cost. Church, and Sue Palmer, representing Green- neighbors helping neighbors through Meals We are in His hands, and the
As for now, it doesnt look ville Elks Lodge 858. on Wheels and the other programs we pro- Lord God Almighty is the One
like the city is ending its part- The threat of hunger is an issue faced by more vide. Greer Community Ministries is a 501(c)(3) who designed marriage for
nership with A.C.E. Environ- than 172,600 senior adults in South Carolina non-profit organization. companionship and multipli-
mental, so those with trash alone. Without the support of Greer Communi- On March 22, 1972, President Richard Nixon cation.
issues should continue to let ty Ministries Meals on Wheels program, many signed into law a measure that amended the Genesis 2:18, 20-21, 24-25
council members know. seniors would go hungry right here in Greer. Older Americans Act of 1965 and established a says, Then the Lord God said,
Meals on Wheels is a proven public-private national nutrition program for seniors 60 years It is not good that the man
partnership that effectively addresses the chal- and older. That same year, GCM began prepar- should be alone; I will make
lenges of aging by promoting health and im- ing and serving meals in this community. him a helper fit for him.So
proving quality of life for our nations most vul- For nearly 45 years, Meals on Wheels pro- the Lord God caused a deep
nerable seniors. When someone is referred by grams have delivered more than just nutritious sleep to fall upon the man,

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR |

their medical doctor to receive Meals on Wheels, meals to homebound seniors in virtually every and while he slept took one
they receive nutritious food, safety checks, and community across the country. The dedicated of his ribs and closed up its
friendly visits from volunteers that truly care staff and volunteers who deliver these meals place with flesh. And the rib
Submission guidelines about them.
The latest statistics from Meals on Wheels re-
each week provide a vital lifeline and connec-
tion to the community, which are sometimes all
that the Lord God had taken
from the man he made into a
cipients show that 81 percent say it improves it takes to keep our senior neighbors at home, woman and brought her to the

T
he Greer Citizen accepts Let- their health, 92 percent say it enables them to where they want to be. Meals on Wheels pro- man.Therefore a man shall
ters to the Editor. Letters remain living at home, and 90 percent say it grams have come together each March since leave his father and his mother
should be 125 words or less makes them feel more safe and secure. The pro- 2002 to celebrate this proven collaboration of and hold fast to his wife, and
and include a name and a phone gram provides senior citizens independence, local community organizations, businesses, all they shall become one flesh.
number for verification. dignity and self-respect because they can stay levels of government and compassionate indi- And the man and his wife
The Greer Citizen reserves the in their own homes knowing they will receive a viduals to ensure that our seniors are not for- were both naked and were not
right to edit any content. nutritious meal. Often, the visit from a volun- gotten. ashamed.
Letters to the Editor can be teer driver may be the only contact that these
mailed to 317 Trade St., Greer homebound, elderly and disabled recipients This guest editorial was submitted by Krista Gibson of Greer Community Ministries. [email protected] | 877-2076
29651. have with the outside world.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2017 NEWS THE GREER CITIZEN A5

DAVE
SAYS
Lions add members
The Blue Ridge Lions
club recently welcomed
DAVE new members.
Becky Bagwell, spon-
RAMSEY sored by Paula Crane, was
inducted into the club.

Get rid of President Jim Barbare

presented Bagwell with
her membership certifi-

the cards cate, and Crane received a

sponsorship certificate.
Ray LeBlanc also re-
Bagwell (left) and Crane

ceived a sponsorship cer-

Q: Were trying to get tificate for a recent mem-
control of our finances, ber joining the club.
and my husband wants to The Blue Ridge Lions
close all our credit cards. Club meets monthly in a
I want to keep one and private room downstairs
use the bill-pay option at Lake View Steak House
for monthly stuff like at 6:30 p.m. for their meal, LeBlanc
utilities, so we can keep beginning the business
earning rewards points. I portion of the club at 7 Club meets the second
look at my way as a meth- PHOTO | SUBMITTED p.m. Thursday each month and
od of just re-routing the The Blue Ridge Lions is accepting new members.
money and paying it off
each month. Am I wrong
Trinity Fellowship will host its 10th annual Care Fair on April 29 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
in looking at it like this? The City of Greer Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a

Trinity Fellowship Church

Public Hearing at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2017 at
DR: Yes, you are. Life 301 E. Poinsett Street on the following:
never goes as planned.
You can have all the DOCKET NUMBER: BZU-2017-04

to host annual care fair

well-reasoned and best-in- APPLICANT: James W. Nesbitt Sr.
tentioned ideas you want,
but sooner or later some-
ADDRESS: 316 Pennsylvania Avenue
thing will go wrong. OWNER: McCarter D Family Trust
BY KATIE CRUICE SMITH haircuts, a free hot dog the event even brings peo- PARCEL ID NUMBER: G008000400400
Other studies show FOR THE GREER CITIZEN lunch, bounce houses for ple in from other states. USE SOUGHT: Special Exception
the kids, the smokehouse One former member of the for Used Car Lot
that people spend Trinity Fellowship run by the fire depart- church now leads a youth
Church will be hosting its ment, and other free ac- group in Tennessee, and DOCKET NUMBER: BZV-2017-05
more when using 10th annual Care Fair on tivities. Free diapers will for the past few years, he APPLICANT: William J. Stefanacci
April 29 from 10 a.m. to be handed out to those in has brought some of the ADDRESS: 200 McDade Avenue
credit cards as 2 p.m. need, and there will also youth down to help for the OWNER: William J. & Jennifer Stefanacci
The event, which is free be a tent where people can weekend.
opposed to cash. to the community, is an listen to some preaching We are fortunate to be
Etal
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That extra money cy personnel to showcase We have been running through a church fund, USE SOUGHT: Variance Side Setback
their services and provide between 1,000 to 15,000 and a small grant from the
you spend on things important information. people every year, said Greenville Redevelopment DOCKET NUMBER: BZU 2017-06
We originally started Athey. Because there are Authority helps, too, said APPLICANT: Asheley Schipani
you dont need is [the Fair] in order to re- so many people involved, Athey. It costs us around ADDRESS: 102A Memorial Drive
ally bring the community we will have the event rain $3,000 to run this event OWNER: Dorothy Waddell
money you could together with those who or shine. every year. PARCEL ID NUMBER: G014000201700
can help those in need, The Care Fair is a Parking will be available USE SOUGHT: Special Exception for Hair Salon
have been saving said Lee Athey, who is the much-anticipated event by across the street at Kids
executive pastor at the many people in the com- Planet/Century Park.
and investing. So, church. Its also a great munity and is held on the Trinity Fellowship is DOCKET NUMBER: BZU 2017-07
way to show our emergen- last Saturday in April every located at 3610 Brushy APPLICANT: Elijah Feaster
wheres the reward? cy workers that they are year in order to avoid con- Creek Road in Greer. ADDRESS: 309 Pelham Street
valued and loved. flicting with other annual OWNER: Robert Hester Jr.
Why not use a debit The event includes free community events. In fact, PARCEL ID NUMBER: G001001001400
card that has a rewards USE SOUGHT: Special Exception for Church
system attached? Lots of
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Church
Documents related to the requests are available for public
the same kinds of rewards teaching the bible, provid- will open at 5 p.m. Cost inspection in the Planning and Zoning Office located at 301
programs that credit card ing leadership in Christian is $15 in advance and $20
companies do, with one education and conducting on the day of the concert.
E. Poinsett Street.
big exception you dont
have to go into debt!
Studies have shown
News weekly bible study. The
pastor must be willing to
work collaboratively with
For more information, call
237-3214.

that the vast majority associate pastors, dea-

of people never redeem APALACHE BAPTIST cons, and all ministries
their credit card airline CHURCH GOLDEN HEARTS of the church. The pastor
miles. Other studies show The senior adults at should have the qualities
that people spend more Apalache Baptist Church described in 1 Timothy 3:
when using credit cards have scheduled a shop- 1-7. The candidate should
as opposed to cash. That ping trip March 21 to be licensed, trained and
extra money you spend Hamricks in Gaffney. The ordained in the Baptist
on things you dont need group will eat lunch at Ar- ministry, have a bachelors
is money you could have
been saving and investing.
bys in Lyman. Celebrate
March Madness is on the
degree from an accredited
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LOOKING FOR
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Greer at 6 p.m. on March
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and creditors Jason Crabb will be in
didates qualification and
experience. Candidates
concert at Broome High must submit a resume
question School on March 31 be-
ginning at 7 p.m. Doors
and photo by mail no later
than May 29 to 108 Not-
will open at 6 p.m. Cost is tingham Circle, Duncan.
Q: We were very late $20 for general admission
on one of our credit card and $30 for VIP Seating. THE BOWLING FAMILY
bills, and now it has been For more information, call IN CONCERT
turned over to a collection 237-3214. The Bowling Family,
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company has offered us MAYFIELD SEEKING PASTOR The Melodyaires and Meli-
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the original creditor ac- seeking a full-time pastor. Boiling Springs Communi-
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we accept one of the col- preaching the Gospel, Rainbow Lake Rd. Doors
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A6 THE GREER CITIZEN Obituaries  WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2017

ents, she was preceded She was a member of

in death by her husband,
Fletcher W. Martin, Sr; her
Campobello United Meth-
odist Church and retired The Greer
daughter, Lauren Martin;
and her brother, Fred Cor-
from the food service in-
dustry. She loved to cook Citizen
ley. and garden.
Graveside funeral ser- She is survived by her
vices were at Greenlawn husband, Robert C. Nich- Weekend Outlook
Memorial Park, 845 Lees- ols: a son, Erin Nichols Milder Weekend Temperatures
burg Road, Columbia, (Amber); a daughter, Mi- A cold front on Saturday will bring 55/43 Iso. showers
South Carolina, 29209 on chele Palmer (Mike); broth- 50/30 Sunny
much cooler temperatures Sunday
Friday, March 10 at 1 p.m. ers, Dale Joseph Klein and highs in the low 60s. We are expecting
Interment followed in the Dean August Klein (Nan- lows to stay in the 30s and low 40s
cemetery. Memorials may cy); grandchildren, Ryan on Monday and Tuesday. Warm
Wilda Corley be made to the charity of and Alec Nichols, Cannon temperatures return next week just 57/45 Iso. showers
ones choice. and McKinley Palmer. She in time for the first day of Spring on 52/32 Sunny
Martin French Family and friends may was also survived by sev- Monday.
Wilda Corley Martin sign the online guest book eral nieces and nephews. Celtic Women @ Peace Center
French, 77, of Lexington, at www.thompsonsfuner- In addition to her par- 68/51 Iso. showers
60/37 Sunny
South Carolina passed al.com. ents she was predeceased Where: Peace Center
away March 6, 2017 at her by a sister Joann Klein
home. She was born on Jewel. Date: Friday, March 17
March 11, 1939 in North A celebration of life ser- 8-10 p.m.
Augusta, South Carolina vice will be held at Cam-
Temps: Clear and mild. 54 to 62.
to Joseph Lawton Corley pobello United Methodist 70/53 Iso. showers
62/40 Sunny
and Iva Mae Dobbins Cor- Church on Friday, March
ley. 17 at 7 p.m. conducted by
She was a native of Rev. Dan Mason.
Greer, SC and a graduate In lieu of flowers memo-
of the 1957 class of Greer rials may be made to St. 55/43 ISO 50/30 SUN
High School. Later in life, Jude Childrens Research 51/28 ISO 50/33 SUN
she moved to the Colum- Hospital, 501 St Jude 68/41 ISO 57/38 SUN
bia area. She retired from Place, Memphis, TN 38105 71/44 PS 62/43 SUN
64/39 ISO 62/38 SUN
the automotive business Condolences may be left
67/35 ISO 58/34 SUN
as an office manager. at www.pettyfuneralhome. 71/40 ISO 62/36 SUN
Wilda is survived by her com. March 20 March 27 April 3 April 11
56/32 ISO 55/35 SUN
son, Fletcher W. Will Barbara Ann Klein Nichols
Martin, Jr (Cassy); four
grandchildren, Ben Hevia, Barbara Ann Klein Nich-
OBITUARIES
Wednesday Thursday Friday 64
Breann Weed (Matt), Zane ols, 65, of Campobello Obituaries can be emailed 41
Martin and Paige Lann; passed away on March 12, to [email protected] or 43 55 64
two great grandchildren, 2017 at her home. She was dropped off at 317 Trade St. 25 24 28
1.94
Matthew and Caden; sis- the daughter of the late Deadline: noon Tuesday. Cost: 7.66
Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday
ter, Jimmie Anne Dacus; Joseph J. and Georgianna $60; with photo $75. -2.06
many nieces and nephews. Howard Klein and the wife 68 60 69 74
In addition to her par- of Robert C. Nichols. 51 37 36 46 7:41 AM
7:36 PM

FEES: Could go up in Greenville County

FROM PAGE ONE sources, Kirven said. to $495/ton in the last 10
The $60 million comes years.
on the number of votes from the current $15 road A $10 increase in the

RESTAURANT: Now open on Trade St.

needed to pass the public maintenance fee on about road user fee would in-
safety ordinance. 400,000 vehicles in Green- crease the Countys Road
No time was given to ville County. Over the last Program Budget by about
expect a report from his 10 years, the number of $4 million, half of which
office, said Greenville vehicles registered in the would resurface over 10 FROM PAGE ONE
County Council Chairman county has increased 2.26 more miles per year, and
Butch Kirven. percent per year from the other half would be downtown Greer would be
The ordinance would about 321,000 in 2007 to used for county road wid- a fun place to come and
add a new fee of $14.95, about 400,000 in 2017. ening projects, intersec- give it a try.
annually imposed upon The budget allows the tion improvements and The menu features en-
each parcel of real prop- county to resurface just to bring in outside funds trees such as Pad Ka Pow,
erty located in Greenville over 23 miles per year of (state money) for large Pad See-U, Pad Ke Mow,
County, for the purpose about 1,600 miles of roads scale projects to address Thai Fried Rice, Pineapple
of upgrading the coun- in the County Road Sys- major congested areas Fried Rice, Panang Curry,
ty-wide public safety tele- tem, Kirven said. At that and traffic bottlenecks Spicy Catfish and more.
communication services. rate, county roads could that affect all drivers, Kir-
In addition, a $10 in- be resurfaced every 69 ven said. We want to be part
crease to the current $15 years. Also, 302 miles of The current average con-
road maintenance fee roads have been added to dition of county roads is of the community.
would be added to vehicle the County Road System about 75 OCI on a scale of
registrations and renew- since the $15 fee has been 100, he continued. How- We want to get to
als. in place. ever, 200.8 miles are cur-
The current road pro- Road resurfacing costs rently rated 55 OCI or less, know the people
gram budget is $60 mil- about $185,700 per mile, which is marginal to poor
lion, with $4.4 million for he continued. The $15 fee condition. With current here.
road resurfacing and $1.6 implemented in 1993 has funding, the overall road
million for intersection lost 40.8 percent of its conditions index will de-
improvements, small wid- purchasing power while cline. Nonglak Panfuang
ening projects and some the cost of asphalt has Owner, Chon
match for outside funding increased from $220/ton [email protected] | 877-2076
Its really good food, WILLIAM BUCHHEIT | THE GREER CITIZEN
King said. We just want
to let people know were Nonglak Panfuang is serving up flavor at her new
here. restaurant, Chon.

PROGRESS: Taking place downtown King said he and Pan-

fuang thought it would be
fun to partner together on
restaurant yet, she said.
The town seemed lovely
Panfuang said. I love to
eat and I love to share our
FROM PAGE ONE the business. and very nice, so its excit- food with the community.
wiring to the lights under- ham, Director of Parks and We wanted to go in on ing. I do my best to present
to do some things to keep ground. Recreation. Its going to this together, King said. Panfuang describes the (people) with a some an-
people aware that down- Along with the new light- be a great day. Shes been in the restau- menu as flavorful and cient culture.
towns open for business. ing, the City of Greer plans With a new concession rant business for 15 years, hopes the new venture will We want to be part of
The project is scheduled to put city limit signs near facility built, the city is so Im here to help out and bring more culture down- the community. We want
to begin in 2018. Dollar General at the Gap getting ready to put out do what I can. town. to get to know the people
Creek Road intersection bids for a bridge on that Panfuang, who has Its very flavorful and here, she said.
LIGHTING PROJECT with Wade Hampton as same property. owned restaurants in An- something different than For more information
The city will partner with well as near Target at the In other news, the Cen- derson, as well as North American food, Panfuang and for business hours,
The Greer Commission Fairview Road intersec- ter for the Arts is having Carolina, said past down- said. I believe people will call 655-7779.
of Public Works (CPW) to tion. Open Studios on March town Greer events gave love it when they first try
install LED lighting along In addition, locations for 16 with phase one of that her the idea for the restau- it because its unique.
Wade Hampton Boulevard gateway signs to down- project completed. A cou- rant. The owners said they are
from Gap Creek Road to town Greer Station in- ple weeks ago, the cultural Over the last two years, excited to be in Greer, and
Fairview Road near Target. clude the intersection of arts staff moved into the Ive come to festivals hope to become a bigger
Greer CPW has issued Poinsett Street and Wade building. (downtown) and saw this part of the community.
purchase orders and has Hampton Boulevard as We are looking forward area didnt have a Thai I love this business,
indicated the project well as Main Street. to starting phase two,
could take a full year, ac- Cunningham said. In the
cording to Driggers. CENTURY PARK AND second phase, the audi-
Weve got to relocate THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS torium is to be renovated
a lot of utility, in that Following the comple- with a capacity of 299 peo-
seven-mile area, Driggers tion of recent construction ple.
said. They [Greer CPW] at Century Park, Greer is Recently, the city also The Good Life Awaits You!
will be taking down poles, planning to hold a dedica- resurfaced its playground
putting up poles, putting tion ceremony for the site, and cleaned the pond next
Ashley Nicole Ross
up new lights, varying the set for April 1 on Opening to the Cannon Center, (ARoss)
feeds to those poles that Day. which underwent bath-
are installed; well have The mayor will be room renovations. Shes in the sun,
underground utility. throwing out our first the wind, the rain,
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BAPTIST Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Sharon United Methodist Church
ADDITIONS CABINETRY & 1002 S. Buncombe Rd., Greer 877-6436 1421 Reidville Sharon Rd., Greer 879-7926
PAINTING 879-2913TOPS
COUNTER Abner Creek Baptist Church Pleasant Hill Baptist Church St. Mark United Methodist Church
ROOFING DECKS 2461 Abner Creek Rd., Greer 877-6604 4899 Jordan Rd., Greer 895-3546 911 St. Mark Rd., Taylors 848-7141
FLOOR PRIVACY Airport Baptist Church Providence Baptist Church St. Paul United Methodist Church
COVERINGS 776 S. Batesville Rd., Greer 848-7850 2020 Gibbs Shoals Rd., Greer 877-3483 3856 N. Highway 101, Greer 895-5570
FENCING
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Apalache Baptist Rebirth Missionary Baptist Church Victor United Methodist Church
864-578-4100 1915 Gap Creek Rd., Greer 877-6012 2375 Racing Road, Greer 877-0449 1 Wilson Ave., Greer 877-5520
Bible Baptist Church Riverside Baptist Church Woods Chapel United Methodist Church
6645 Mountain View Rd., Taylors 895-7003 1249 S. Suber Rd., Greer 879-4400 2388 Brown Wood Rd., Greer 879-4475
Blue Ridge Baptist Church Second Baptist Church Zoar United Methodist Church
3950 Pennington Rd., Greer 895-5787 570 Memorial Drive Ext., Greer 877-7061 1005 Highway 357, Greer 877-0758
BridgePointe
600 Bridge Rd., Taylors 244-2774
Burnsview Baptist Church
Southside Baptist Church
410 S. Main St., Greer 421-5686 PRESBYTERIAN Greer Storage
9690 Reidville Rd., Greer 879-4006
St. Johns Baptist Church
2 Groveland Rd., Taylors 879-2904
Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church
2094 Highway 101 North, Greer 483-2140
LLC
Calvary Baptist
101 Calvary St., Greer 877-9759
Suber Road Baptist Church
445 S. Suber Rd., Greer 801-0181
Devenger Road Presbyterian Church
1200 Devenger Rd., Greer 268-7652
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Calvary Baptist Taylors First Baptist Church Fellowship Presbyterian
3315 Brushy Creek Rd., GreerChurch
877-8090
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108 Forest St., Greer 968-0092 200 W. Main St., Taylors 244-3535
864-469-0409 1105 Old Spartanburg Rd., Greer 877-3267
Calvary Hill Baptist
100 Edward Rd., Lyman
Calvary Road Baptist Church
United Family Ministries
13465 E. Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer 877-3235
First Presbyterian Church
100 School St., Greer 877-3612 FREE
715 South Buncombe Road
Greer, South Carolina 29650
108 Bright Rd., Greer 593-2643
Victor Baptist
121 New Woodruff Rd., Greer 877-9686
Fulton Presbyterian Church
821 Abner Creek Rd., Greer 879-3190
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Camp Creek Baptist Church Washington Baptist Church
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Cedar Grove Baptist Church
3500 N. Highway 14, Greer 895-1510 OTHER DENOMINATIONS Greer, SC 29651
[email protected] Welcome Home Baptist Church
109 Elmer St., Greer 877-6216 1779 Pleasant Hill Rd., Greer 901-7674
Agape House 900 Gap Creek Rd., Greer 329-7491
Anglican Church of St. George the Martyr 864-879-2117
Community Baptist Church 427 Batesville Rd., Simpsonville 281-0015
642 S. Suber Rd., Greer 848-3500
Double Springs Baptist Church
CATHOLIC Bartons Memorial Pentacostal Holiness
Blessed Trinity Catholic Church Highway 101 North, Greer
3800 Locust Hill Rd., Taylors 895-1314 901 River Rd., Greer 879-4225 Bethesda Temple 125 Broadus St., Greer 877-8523
Ebenezer-Welcome Baptist Church
4005 Highway 414, Landrum 895-1461
CHURCH OF CHRIST
3315 Brushy
Beulah Creek Rd.,
Christian Greer 877-8090
Fellowship Church
1017 Mauldin Rd., Greenville 283-0639 McCullough
El Bethel Baptist Church Calvary Bible Fellowship
313 Jones Ave., Greer 877-4021
Riverside Church of Christ
2103 Old Spartanburg Rd., Greer 322-6847
Holiday Inn, Duncan 266-4269
3315 Brushy
Calvary CreekofRd.,
Chapel Greer 877-8090
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Properties
Emmanuel Baptist Church
989-0099 423 S. Buncombe Rd., Greer 877-2121 104 New Woodruff Rd. Greer 877-8090 864-879-2117
Enoree Fork Baptist Church CHURCH OF GOD Christ Fellowship COMMERCIAL RENTALS RESIDENTIAL
1409 W. Wade Hampton Blvd. Church of God - Greer 343 Hampton Rd., Greer 879-8446
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1300 Locust Hill Rd., Greer 877-1881
Church of God of Prophecy 900 N. Main St., Greer 877-2288
First Baptist Church 2416 N. Highway 14, Greer 877-8329 Christian Life Center 2 Country Plaza 322-1325
879-2913
202 W. Poinsett St., Greer 877-4253
Eastside Worship Center Christian Outreach 106 West Rd. 848-0308
BENSON Freedom Fellowship Greer High 877-3604
Friendship Baptist Church
601 Taylors Rd., Taylors 268-0523
ONeal Church of God
El-Bethel Holiness 103 E. Church St. 968-9474
Faith Family Church
Collision Repair Center
For information 1600 Holly Springs Rd., Lyman 877-4746
3794 Berry Mill Rd., Greer 895-4273 3339 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors 244-0207
Faith Temple 5080 Sandy Flat Rd., Taylors 895-2524
Good News Baptist Church Pelham Church of God of Prophecy
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139 Abner Creek Rd., Greer 801-0528 Glad Tidings Assembly of God
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call 864-877-2076.
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State of the Art Equipment & Facilities 400 W. Wade Hampton Blvd. Grace Place Harvest Christian Church
www.bensongreer.com Greer 407 Ridgewood Dr., Greer EPISCOPAL 2150 Highway 417, Woodruff 486-8877
Greer Freewill Baptist Church Good Shepherd Episcopal International Cathedral of Prayer
110 Pine Ridge Dr., Greer 968-0310 200 Cannon St., Greer 877-2330 100 Davis Avenue Greer 655-0009
Groveland Baptist Church Journey Fellowship
2 Groveland Rd., Taylors 879-2913 LUTHERAN 1846 Old Hwy. 14S 877-2442
Heritage Chapel Baptist Church Abiding Peace Ev. Lutheran Church Lifesong Church
218 Alexander Rd., Greer 989-0170 401 Batesville Rd., Simpsonville 288-4867 12481 Greenville Highway, Lyman 439-2602
Highland Baptist Church Apostolic Lutheran Church Living Way Community Church
3270 Hwy. 414, Taylors 895-5270 453 N. Rutherford Rd., Greer 848-4568 3239 N. Highway 101, Greer 895-0544
DILL CREEK COMMONS Hillcrest Baptist Church Immanuel Lutheran Church & School LCMS New Beginnings Outreach 301 McCall St. Greer
2820 Woodruff Rd., Simpsonville 297-5815 104 New Woodruff Rd., Greer 968-2424
1379 W. Wade Hampton, Greer
848-5500
111 Biblebrook Dr., Greer 877-4206
Redeemer Lutheran Church, ELCA New Covenant Fellowship
864-848-5222 Hispanic Baptist Iglesia Bautista Hispana
300 Oneal Rd., Greer 877-5876 2425 Racing Rd., Greer 848-4521
199 Hubert St., Greer 877-3899
Saints Peter and Paul Ev. Lutheran New Hope Freedom
Holly Springs Baptist Church
879-2913
109 W. Wade Hampton Blvd. Greer 205-8816

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1282 Milford Church Rd., Greer 895-5533
Covenant United Methodist Church
1310 Old Spartanburg Rd., Greer 244-3162
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4369 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors 268-2299
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New Hope Baptist Church
174 Ebenezer Road, Greer 987-9644
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3610 Brushy Creek Rd., Greer 877-0419
1700 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville 244-6011
7 am - 10 pm Mon.-Sat.
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New Jerusalem Baptist Church
1301 S. Main St. (S. Hwy. 14), Greer 877-0308
Fews Chapel United Methodist Church
United Anglican Fellowship
1001 W. Poinsett St., Greer 629-3350
call 864-877-2076. 413 E. Poinsett St., Greer 968-9203 4000 N. Highway 101, Greer 895-2522 United Christian Church
New Life Baptist Church Grace United Methodist Church 105 Daniel Ave., Greer 895-3966
90 Becco Rd., Greer 895-3224 627 Taylor Rd., Greer 877-7015 United House of Prayer
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310 Victor Avenue Ext., Greer 848-0449 201 N. Main St., Greer 877-0956
4373 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors 244-8175
Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church Mountain View UMC
201 Jordan Rd., Lyman 879-2646 6525 Mountain View Rd., Taylors 895-8532
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A8 THE GREER CITIZEN  WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2017

Teacher from Greer arrested

On drug anxiety dis-
orders, and
administrative leave
Thursday morning after
a clear glass confessing to the schools
charges pipe with
white resi-
administration that she
forged a medical docu-
due. ment. The administration
FROM FOX CAROLINA Drawdy, contacted law enforce-
Drawdy who is from ment.
Mauldin police detec- Greer, taught Spanish, ac- After questioning and
tive Ben Ford said Amy cording to the school web- further investigation, the
Drawdy, 37, was arrested site. teacher was charged with
at Mauldin High School on She was given a tempo- possession of a controlled
charges of possession of a rary bond. substance and possession
controlled substance and Beth Brotherton, Green- of drug paraphernalia.
possession of drug para- ville County Schools direc- When confronted with
phernalia. tor of communications, re- the evidence, the teacher
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN The police report said leased a statement Friday resigned her employment
Drawdy was in possession afternoon: with Greenville County

Brush fires of Alprazolam, which is

commonly used to treat
A teacher at Mauldin
High School was placed on
Schools.

Local fire departments

Man killed while changing tire

responded to several
brush fires over the past
week. Above: A Tyger
River firefighter sprays FROM WSPA Spartanburg County stood up, he stumbled
hot spots after a brush fire Coroner Rusty Clevenger into traffic and was hit by
along Highway 80 Tuesday. Authorities say a man identified the man killed a tractor-trailer.
Right: A Greer firefighter died after he was hit by as John Robert Lano, 39, Lano died at the scene.
chops down a tree trunk a tractor-trailer on Inter- of Greenville. Autopsy results are
that was ablaze following a state 85. Troopers say Lano had pending as of Thursday
fire on Suber Mill Road last Troopers say it hap- been changing a tire along night, Clevenger said.
Thursday. pened at mile marker 60 the interstate moments Troopers say no charges
around 9:30 a.m. Thurs- before the deadly acci- are expected in the acci-
day. dent. They say when Lane dent.
KAELYN PFENNING | THE GREER CITIZEN

Crime standing on the porch and

yelling at someone inside.
His eyes were bloodshot
found under the passen-
ger seat. The passenger
Yates admitted to putting
of his vehicle, he was un-
steady on his feet. After
failing a field-sobriety
per Rd. and Brushy Creek
Rd. The driver at the scene
said a black car had run a
According to the Greer
Police incident report, an
officer arrived at a home

Report and he smelled of alcohol.

The officer asked him to
step away from the door
it there. A magazine of 15
bullets was also found.
Yates was arrested and
test, the subject admitted
he was driving home from
a party and had consumed
red light and hit her car
and then fled.
A witness verified that it
on 21st St. in reference to
a man seen standing in the
yard with a firearm. Perez
and he appeared very un- transported to the Greer a lot of alcohol. was a black BMW that had was located in the passen-
steady on his feet. He was Police Department. He had a prior arrest for been involved in the acci- ger seat of a car with blood
asked to leave the building Unlawful Entry into the dent. coming from his mouth
(Note: All information complex but tried to reen- DUI US, and the his passports A car matching the de- and nose. A firearm was
contained in the following ter the apartment. Melchor Gonzalez Guti- lack of stamps or visas scription was located be- found in the roadway.
was taken directly from He was placed in hand- errez, 31, of 103 Gibson suggested he might once side the Spinx on Super A complainant said that
the official incident reports cuffs and arrested for Pub- Woods Tr. in Greer has again be here illegally. Rd. The vehicle had dam- he and his family were
filed by the Greer Police lic Drunk. been charged with Driving He was arrested and tak- age and two flat tires. The having a cookout. Perez
Department. All suspects Under the Influence. en to City Jail, where he driver, David, was seen showed up and began
are to be considered inno- UNLAWFUL POSSESSION According to an incident refused to give a breath walking in the area, dis- drinking heavily, eventu-
cent until proven guilty in Terry Tanner Yates, 23, report supplied by Greer sample. playing unsteady balance ally getting in a fight. He
the court of law.) of 111 West Gap Creek Rd. Police, a driver called in a and slurred speech. then left the cookout and
in Greer has been charged complaint about a white HIT AND RUN He was arrested on the returned with a firearm
PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS with Unlawful Possession pickup truck driving errat- Alejandro E. Cruz David, spot. When he arrived at his side. Soon, some-
Perry Carol Riley, 47, of of a Firearm. ically in the area of South 28, of 230 Highgate Cir. at Greer City Jail, David one disarmed him and put
1344 Eason St. in Atlan- According to a report Main St. and Buncombe in Greer has been charged blew a 0.20 percent on the the gun away for police to
ta has been charged with supplied by Greer Police, Rd. with Hit and Run, Driving breathalyzer. find.
Public Drunkenness. an officer was on routine An officer located the Under the Influence and Warrants were obtained
According to an inci- patrol when he observed vehicle and issued a traf- Open Container. PRESENTING A FIREARM on Perez for Pointing and
dent report filed by Greer a car with an inoperable fic stop near South Main An incident report Juan Ramon Perez, 37, Presenting a Firearm and
Police, an officer arrived drivers side rear brake and Pennsylvania Ave. The supplied by Greer Police of 108 Lancaster Ave. in Possession of a firearm or
at 8 Dunbar Court to in- light. driver, Gutierrez, smelled states that two officers Greer is being investigated ammunition by a person
vestigate a reported dis- A traffic stop was issued of alcohol and had slurred responded to a collision for Pointing/Presenting a convicted of a violent fel-
turbance. He found Riley and a 9 mm handgun was speech. When asked out at the intersection of Su- firearm. ony.

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Rebels fall to Chapman in extra innings BLAME

CANNADA

Will take on BILLY

CANNADA
Spartanburg
Welcome
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR to
The Rebel baseball team
dropped a close one last
Greenville
O
week, falling 11-10 in ex- ne of the greatest
tra innings against Class sporting events of the
AAA foe Chapman. year gets underway
We were great in the this weekend, and two na-
pitching and hitting tional title contenders will
phases of the game, but begin their paths to the
our defense was not Final Four in Greenville.
sharp, head coach Mi- Yep, the Tar Heels
chael Maus said. In the and Gamecocks are the
end, it cost us the game. favorites to win it all, and
Maus said the teams Upstate residents will get
inexperience has been a a front row seat to the
problem early. first two rounds
We are young and we What, USC isnt a favor-
are going to make mis- ite?
takes, but Im glad we You picked that team
learned in this game how from Durham in your
costly mistakes could be, bracket?
especially against a very PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN Oh well, we all make
good team like Chapman, mistakes. Nobodys brack-
he said. The Byrnes baseball team slipped up against Chapman last week, falling 11-10 in extra innings. The Rebels will begin et will be perfect.
Seniors Jordan Knight region play this week against Spartanburg. But, seriously, how great
and Mike Nunez anchor is this? Because North
the Rebel pitching staff Carolina couldnt get its
and will see the majority time the toe touches the consistent all the way Its a huge week for us, We have been work- politics in order, the Tar
of innings in big games rubber. around, Maus said. We especially as far as the ing tirelessly on defense, Heels and Duke will be in
this season, according to Dallas Callahan, a starter need to make sure that we playoff race goes, Maus Maus said. We are a tal- town for one of the most
Maus. on varsity since his eighth bring our gloves and bats said. Spartanburg is a ented defensive team, but exciting weekends on the
Those guys have pres- grade year, leads the team on the same day. Most tough team and they will we just need to be men- sports calendar. I never
sure on themselves to at catcher, but his bat is mental mistakes come test us all week long. We tally tough when we get thought I would say this,
keep us in it every single also a threat. when we take a pitch off.If are going to be mentally a bad hop or something but thank goodness folks
pitch, he said. Jordan is He is hitting the ball we can offensively and de- tough this week and play doesnt go our way. We in North Carolina cant
seasoned in this aspect very well right now, Maus fensively stay in the game hard and see where the will learn from our mis- figure out simple bath-
because he has pitched said of the Coastal Caroli- and know what our objec- chips fall.It is paramount takes and make the next room accommodations
in some tough games na commit. tive is in each situation, we for us to get a good start play if something hap- and thank goodness the
throughout his career. Other key contributors will be successful. in region play and we will pens.Thats what we have NCAA deems this issue
Mike is more of the new will include: Easton Culli- The Rebels will take on see how this week shakes been hitting hard this worthy of a taking tour-
kid on the block but has son, Patrick Agle, Clint Spartanburg this week, out. week. nament games completely
been very good so far this Cox, Jay Durrah and Avery a team that will be in the A good start in the re- out of the state.
season. I trust those guys Hammett. mix for a region champi- gion, however, comes back [email protected] | 877-2076 I have no interest in the
to pitch well every single We need to be more onship. to playing solid defense. topic of House Bill 2, but
I have a major interest
in watching Duke lose to

Blue Ridge falls

a 15 seed in downtown
Greenville.
So, welcome to Green-
ville, NCAA Tournament.

to Woodruff,
As youll no doubt no-
tice, theres nowhere for
you to park and its a lot
colder than it should be
this time of year.

bounces back Just be glad theres not

a big festival going on,
or else youd be walking
up and down main street,
BY BILLY CANNADA elbow to elbow with other
SPORTS EDITOR Ive been very sweaty folks that have
been drinking a little too
The Blue Ridge baseball pleased with our much.
team went 2-1 to open the Theres plenty to see
regular season, falling to pitching in every here. Just down the road
Woodruff but bouncing from the arena, there is a
back with back-to-back game thus far. beautiful floating bridge
wins over Southside Chris- where you can watch kids
tian. play in the water down
The Tigers began the Travis Henson below and slip on rocks.
week with a 4-1 loss, but Blue Ridge baseball coach The bridge is awesome
head coach Travis Hen- looking, but it shakes
son said his team showed reached base two times or when too many people
some grit from the mound. more. are on it, so enter at your
Jeremy Collins had Brandon Southern led own risk.
a solid outing on the the offensive attack with Just up the street, youll
mound and Jackson Mor- three hits and a walk. Zach find some great places to
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN ris pitched well in relief, Waddell added two hits eat. Youll never go wrong
but we did not hit well, and TJ Highsmith and CJ with a little Smoke on the
The Greer baseball team dropped two games to Wade Hampton last week. Henson said. We were Brooks each hit run-scor- Water or Tupelo Honey,
disappointed with our of- ing doubles. but if fine dining isnt
fensive approach and pro- In game two, The Tigers your cup of tea, there are

Yellow Jackets struggle

duction. were led by Travis Lan- three Cook-Outs nearby.
The Tigers bounced caster, who was 4-4 from Speaking of Cook-Out,
back against Southside the plate. Lancaster drove we are very familiar with
Christian. in three runs. Elijah Hen- North Carolina culture.

against Wade Hampton

It was exciting to see derson and Collins had Although we consistently
how we responded. The two hits apiece and Bran- claim to be the better
key for us in both wins don Southern, Highsmith Carolina, we eat our
over Southside Christian and Brooks each drove in Bojangles and drink our
was a balanced offensive two runs. Cheerwine just like any
BY BILLY CANNADA Were going through a have strong practices if it attack, Henson said. We Ive been very pleased good North Carolinian.
SPORTS EDITOR little funk right now, but wants to start picking up had guys up and down the with our pitching in every Wed probably have some
we are going to keep our wins. lineup who were produc- game thus far, Henson disagreements over barbe-
The Yellow Jacket base- nose to the grindstone and I tell them all the time tive. said. We were also effec- cue sauce, but now were
ball team struggled last keep working to get bet- they cant practice at 75 In game one, the Tigers tive in our small-ball ap- just splitting hairs.
week, falling in back-to- ter, he said. percent speed and expect notched 10 hits, includ- proach with the bunting Dont go too far down
back games against Wade The new head coach said to play at 100 percent, ing two doubles. Seven of and base-running game. Poinsett Highway or
Hampton. his team is still working Landreth said. I feel like the nine Blue Ridge hitters SEE TIGERS | B3 Highway 123 or you
We played 6 really good its way through a learning weve sort of lost a lit- could wind up in Easley
innings. head coach Matt curve, but is beginning to tle bit of our competitive or Cherrydale. Other
Landreth said of game mesh well. edge, and that is where a than movie theaters and
one, where Greer fell 9-4. Theyre still learning lot of our mistakes come a place called Joy of
It was a back-and-forth my style of coaching, from. So, we are turning Tokyo, theres nothing to
game, and we dug our- Landreth said. Anytime everything into a competi- see here.
selves into a hole that last theres a change in coach- tion this week. From bull- But if you do find
inning and couldnt get ing, everyone is trying to pens to batting practice, yourself in the mood for a
out of it. get a feel for each other we are going to be com- drive, take the 15-minute
The Jackets trailed 5-4 and how they respond to peting against each other. trip to Greer where the
heading into the top of the different situations. We The Yellow Jackets will burgers are divine, the
seventh, but Greer had to are working on being com- take on Travelers Rest hospitality is great and
pull Josh Fenton from the petitive in every situation. twice this week, along with Moes will always welcome
mound due to pitch count, I feel like the team a matchup against Chap- you with open arms. If
allowing the Generals to chemistry is great, he man. youre traveling with your
put together a four-run added. We talk about be- We faced Chapman last wife, we have a Target
inning. ing great teammates all week at home and lost. and Hobby Lobby right
Game two wasnt as the time. Its one of the They are a well coached next to one another. Need
close, as Wade Hampton few things that doesnt team and we were out- I say more, ladies?
ran away with a 16-1 vic- require any athletic abili- played by them, Landreth Youll hear a lot about
tory. ty.Not everyone can be an said. I know TR will be the greatness of Green-
Our pitchers strug- All-American, but we can well coached and will do ville and Spartanburg, but
gled throwing strikes, all be great teammates. the little things right. They dont let that fool you,
Landreth said. Credit Theyve been doing a great have a couple guys that everybody loves Greer.
Wade Hampton for jump- job with keeping their can sling it and hit it well, So welcome, NCAA
ing on the fastball and heads in the games, and so weve got to do a great Tournament. We are hap-
being ready to hit. They the dugout has been great. job with squaring balls up py to have you and cant
made us pay for our mis- (But) weve just made and limiting our defensive PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN wait to spend a very fun
takes. We also had a few some crucial mistakes in mistakes. weekend together.
defensive miscues that big situations. The Blue Ridge baseball team is 2-1 after wins over Just dont let Duke leave
didnt help matters out Landreth said it is im- [email protected] | 877-2076 Southside Christian. here with two wins.
any either. portant for his team to
B2 THE GREER CITIZEN SPORTS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2017

Logano holds off Kyle Larson for NASCAR XFINITY win

BY REID SPENCER to seventh at the finish af-
NASCAR WIRE ter the handling of his No.
18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyo-
Last Saturdays Boyd ta deteriorated in the sec-
Gaming 300 at Las Vegas ond half of the race.
Motor Speedway wasnt a Brad Keselowski, Loga-
drag race, but lane choice nos teammate, won Stage
proved critical to Joey Lo- 2, but Keselowski brought
ganos 28th NASCAR XFIN- the No. 22 Mustang to pit
ITY Series victory in the road for an unscheduled
No. 12 Team Penske Ford. stop on Lap 108 because
Choosing the top side of a loose wheel and re-
for a restart on Lap 196 of covered to finish 10th.
200, after Ty Dillons spin Daniel Suarez ran third,
on Lap 192 necessitated followed by Justin Allgai-
the ninth and final caution erthe highest finishing
of the afternoon, Logano series regular--Austin Dil-
cleared Kyle Larson off lon and Darrell Wallace Jr.
Turn 4 after an intense Larson said a push from
side-by-side battle and Suarez on the final restart
pulled away to win by .602 might have helped him,
seconds. but that assistance didnt
It was hard to figure materialize.
out what to do, what lane I needed Daniel to push
to pick, said Logano, who me and not pull out (of
has won in each of his line), Larson said. I think
last three starts in the 12 if Daniel would have ever
car. The one thing we did gotten to my back bumper
know is that we had a very to help me, he probably
fast Ford Mustang. would have taken that op-
(Crew chief) Brian Wil- portunity to pull out and
CHRIS GRAYTHEN | GETTY IMAGES
son and all the guys that pass me.
bring this 12 car out, It would have been
thats three wins in a row Joey Logano, driver of the #12 REV Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR XFINITY Series Boyd hard to clear Joey, but I
for the 12 car, so thats Gaming 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 11, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. definitely needed some
something Im proud to help behind me.
be a part of and work previous caution on Lap The ability to hold off who led 106 laps in win- good pusher. You try to Elliott Sadler finished
with these guys. ... It was 72, was a key element to polesitter Kyle Busch on ning for the first time this remember what happened eighth to retain the se-
a challenging day from the winning the race. That older tires gave Logano season in his first-ever Las on the last (restart). ries lead by four points
restart standpoint. choice flipped track posi- confidence in the capabil- Vegas start in the series. Logano took over eighth over Daytona winner Ryan
If lane choice was essen- tion and gave Logano the ity of his car. Man, it feels good. place all-time in career Reed, who came home sev-
tial in the late stages of lead for a restart on Lap Man, its a lot of fun to But those restarts were NASCAR XFINITY Series enth.
the race, the decision not 99, a position he main- have these Team Penske crazy, though. You dont victories.
to pit at the end of Stage tained through four sub- cars fast again in the XFIN- know which lane to pick. Busch led each of the 45
2, after pitting under the sequent restarts. ITY Series, said Logano You dont know who is a laps in Stage 1 but faded

Takeaways from ACC

Tournament weekend
Looking ACC Commissioner
John Swofford said on
the eve of the tourna-
Coach K couldnt com-
pletely describe what he
was watching.

ahead to ment that the history of

Brooklyns connection
with the ACC is one of the
In the finals against
Notre Dame he said he
didnt even call a play in

the bracket reasons he wanted to be

in Brooklyn.
I get the fact that the
the last 10 minutes. He
just let them play. Id say
that worked. May want to
BY NORMAN CANNADA late coach Frank McGuire keep that going, Mike.
FOR THE GREER CITIZEN brought players from After the loss to Duke,
Brooklyn to his UNC Louisville coach Rick

A
fter spending last teams in the 1950s and Pitino said he thought PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
week on press row that others followed him. they were going to win
in my first Atlantic There is a true connec- and were the better team. The Eastside baseball team earned two wins over non-region foe Greenville last week.
Coast Conference Tourna- tion. Then he added, We want- The Eagles will take on Union County this week.
ment, I marvel at all I saw But Swofford also called ed to really play Carolina
and the many ideas going Michael Jordan a Brook- badly because it was one
through my head as we
go full speed ahead into
March Madness this week.
Here are some of those
lyn native who scored
a winning basket for an
ACC team in a national
championship.
of few games we didnt
play well, and we wanted
to have that opportunity.
I missed my chance to ask
Eagles handle Greenville
thoughts: a great question. I was BY BILLY CANNADA good at bats, with TJ Gist season.
I admire the National Who could have so surprised by what he SPORTS EDITOR and Tyler Stewart having We have Union this
Invitational Tournament said I didnt think quickly two good games at the week, Erwin said. With
(NIT) selection commit- seen the run Duke enough to ask Pitino, The Eagles were locked plate. the regions being smaller
tees humor in selecting Coach, do you think you in last week, securing two The offense has been now, every game is im-
UNC-Greensboro as the put together in could have done a little wins over non-region foe improving, according to portant. You want to stay
opponent for No. 1 seed better against Duke if you Greenville. Erwin, whose team has at the top and not fall be-
Syracuse after the Orange the ACC Tourney werent looking ahead to Head coach Scott Erwin worked its way to 3-0 hind.
missed out on a bid to the a game with Carolina that said his teams pitching overall. We have done well so
NCAA Tournament. coming? Wins will now not happen? was strong during the 3-0 We are getting better at far, but are no where near
For those of you not at The North Caroli- and 3-2 victories. the plate, he said. I think as good as we need to be,
least smiling, perhaps you over Clemson, na-Duke game was par- The pitching was real- this is part of getting at he added. We will work
missed it. After his teams ticularly interesting since ly good in both games, bats against good pitching on improving every aspect
62-57 loss to Miami on Louisville, North the Tar Heels were totally he said. Cody Coffey, and gaining some confi- of our game so we can be
the second day of the ACC dominant for 26 of 40 Tank Harrison and Noah dence. ready for region play.
Tournament last Wednes- Carolina and Notre minutes. But Duke made a Mitchell all pitched great. The Eagles open confer-
day, Syracuse coach Jim run in the last 14 minutes The defense played well. ence play this week, begin- [email protected] | 877-2076
Boeheim was asked about Dame. I am pretty partially because Duke al- We (also) had some really ning the race for the post-
playing the tournament ways makes runs and be-
in places like New York, sure Dukes coach cause the Tar Heels shot
Washington, D.C. and 26 percent from the field
Atlanta, as opposed to
Greensboro, N.C., where
Mike Krzyzewski in those last 14 minutes.
After the game UNC coach
The Greer Citizen
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2017 SPORTS THE GREER CITIZEN B3

A SPORTING VIEW |
Crusaders earn sweep over Emmanuel
Bet North Greenvilles Clark
Scolamiero finished the Crusader
on sports
day with seven hits and
five RBIs, leading the Cru-
saders to a recent sweep
of Emmanuel College.
Corner
BY MARK VASTO Game one saw Canaan
FOR THE GREER CITIZEN Crooper get his seventh
start of the season. He the score 9-7 in favor of

T
here are foolish things pitched five innings, giv- NGU.
to do ... like, say, hit- ing up six earned runs, six With no runs scored in
ting the snooze button hits, and four walks while the seventh, the Crusad-
one too many times or striking out six. Cooper ers took the victory. Crop-
eating too much chocolate Murphy started the game per earned the win while
or having unprotected for the Lions. He allowed Murphy was charged with
sex. None of those things, six earned runs, eight hits, the loss. Kyle Kadlub, who
however, comes close to and two walk while strik- came in to pitch in the
the most foolish thing you ing out three. sixth inning, earned his
can do: trying to drink a Scolamiero led off the first save of the season.
coffee on an Atlantic City game with a solo shot to In Game 2, Blake Hamil-
Jitney bus. right field to give NGU a ton took the start for NGU
For the uninitiated, quick 1-0 lead. Emmanuel while Austin Copeland
the Jitney is a small responded in the bottom was given the start for
bus that seats 13 people of the inning with an RBI the Lions. Hamilton would
and costs $2.25 per trip single by Hanon Price to pitch six strong innings, PHOTO | SUBMITTED
around town. According tie the game. allowing just three earned
to folklore, jitney meant With two outs in the top runs, six hits, and no The North Greenville baseball team earned back-to-back wins over Emmanuel College
nickel, and thats what of the second, Scolamiero walks while striking out last week, improving its record to 20-5.
it used to cost to ride would strike again with seven. Copeland pitched
throughout town. It also a two-RBI single to right 4.2 innings. He gave up with an RBI double to right With the wins, the Cru- team with three service
should mean zero shock field. the Lions would not five earned runs, six hits, center. Josh Black would saders improve to 20-5 aces each. North Green-
absorption or hits every only strike back, but take and five walks while strik- then cap off the inning overall, and are tied for ville turned in a solid per-
pothole dead on. the lead in the bottom of ing out five. with a 2-run home run to second in conference play formance on defense with
Atlantic City, you may the inning with a run scor- After a scoreless first left field. with an 8-1 record. 21 assisted blocks, led by
have heard, has an image ing due to a balk, an RBI inning, North Greenville In the eighth, Connor McManaway who had sev-
problem. The city used single by Brock Baughcum, scored two in the second Grant hit a home run of NGU DROPS MATCH en. Four other players fin-
to have 16 casinos, and and Tim Manning advanc- thanks to A 2-RBI field- his own to left field to TO EAGLES ished with three each.
through attrition, now has ing to home on a throw to ers choice by Brandon score two runs. North Greenville suf- North Greenville led
seven. Its a small town, take a 4-3 lead. Odachowski. The ninth inning would fered a non-conference 17-13 in set two when a
out on an island, with In the top of the fourth In the fourth, Bennette go to NGU as well as three loss to the University of Matthew McManaway kill
about 40,000 residents. inning, Scolamiero would Hill drove a run in with more runs were scored. Charleston (WV) on Mon- extended NGUs lead to
It has one of the largest come through again with an RBI single through the With runners on first and day, falling 3-1 to the Ea- four points. The Eagles
unemployment rates in a 2-RBI single to right cen- right side. Emmanuel add- second, Alex Williams gles. stormed back late in the
the country, and nearly ter. With a runner in scor- ed a run of their own in the singled through the right The Crusaders dropped match though to tie the
one-third of the town ing position, Nathaniel inning with a home run to side to bring in Scolamie- the first two sets as the score at 24-24, forcing
Maggio would add another left field by Josh Viveros. ro, who hit a double ear- Eagles earned wins of extra volleyball. Points
What Atlantic run with an RBI single up Ryan Brown would drive lier in the inning. Daniel 25-19 and 25-23, putting were traded the next few
the middle to give NGU a in two runs in the fifth Myers then grounded out NGU in an early 2-0 hole. serves before the Crusad-
City really needs is 6-4 lead. The Lions would with a single up the mid- to bring in a run. With a North Greenville struggled ers gained a 28-27 lead on
respond once again with dle. runner on third, Jackson to find a rhythm on the a Charleston attack error.
sports. an RBI single up the mid- An additional run was Muldowney hit a sacrifice offensive side o he net, The crusaders would be
dle by Baughcum to cut scored in the sixth thanks fly to right field. Emman- hitting .036 in the open- the beneficiaries of anoth-
the Crusader lead to one to a Josh Black sacrifice uel added one run in the ing frame. The Crusaders er error from the Eagles to
makes ends meet under run. fly. The Lions scored two ninth with a Daniel High- turned in their best set of earn the 29-27 win.
the poverty line. There North Greenville added runs in the inning with a tower sacrifice fly, but the night in frame two, hit- Set four also went into
are more strip clubs than three more runs in the home run by Eric Pape to NGU ultimately took the ting .261 with 10-kills and extra sets ad NGU fought
grocery stores. fifth with a sacrifice fly by make the score 6-3 in fa- game with a final score of 4-errors. back to even the score
On the plus side, its Taylor McCuen and a 2-RBI vor of NGU. 17-4. Matthew McManaway at 24-24 with an Aaron
where the boardwalk and single by Wheeler Smith. The Crusaders would Hamilton received the led the team with 12-kills Campbell kill. After trad-
salt water taffy were in- Emmanuel added a run score six runs in the sev- win and Copeland was while Aaron Campbell ing points, the Eagles
vented, and its the long- in the inning with a solo enth to put the game out charged with the loss. turned in 11. Jake Boldog would capitalize, getting
time home of the Miss home run by Josh Viveros. of reach. A 3-RBI double North Greenville relievers dished out 17-assists. another service error and
America pageant. When The Lions would add an- down the line by Andrew Sal Lovaglio, Sam Pruitt, NGU struggled from the an attack error from the
you play Monopoly, all of other run in the sixth due Frazier increased the NGU and Avery Greer made service line with 16 service Crusaders to take the 27-
the street names are real to an error that allowed lead to six. Scolamiero relief appearances in the errors. Kyle Brandt and Al- 25 win.
Atlantic City streets. And, Manning to score to make would add to his huge day game. exander Schinzing led the
yes, it still has plenty of
casinos, the booze is free,
and it hosts world-class

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE than March 17, 2017.
some of the best restau- For a protest to be valid,
rants and shopping in the
world. Start strong ANYONE CLAIMING A
2005 SUZUKI, VIN# JS-
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One of the towns great
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abound. A water park in in the first seven games 20 words or less: $13.50 first insertion 4506, or call 864-877- (2) the specific reasons
one of the old casinos, of the pre-season tourna- Discount for additional insertions 0594. If no one claims why the application should
legalized marijuana or a ment and regular season. DEADLINE within 30 days an affidavit be denied;
Ferris wheel are always Henson said his team for a title on an abandoned (3) that the person pro-
bandied about. Some want has benefited from the
5pm Monday vehicle will be filed. testing is willing to attend a
to attract college cam- leadership of upperclass- for insertion Wednesday 3-1,8,15 hearing (if one is request-
puses and others want to men early on. TERMS ed by the applicant);
NOTICE OF (4) that the person pro-
legalize prostitution. As This game is certainly Cash in advance. We accept Visa, MasterCard, NOTICE OF testing resides in the same
if the town needed more a players game, Henson American Express, and Discover Card APPLICATION
vice. said. Coaches can mo- APPLICATION county where the pro-
What Atlantic City tivate, prepare, plan and posed place of business is
really needs is sports. strategize, but it all comes Notice is hereby given that located or within five miles
I was lucky enough to down to players taking SPARK INVESTMENTS, of the business; and,
score tickets to a boxing ownership and executing. INC. d.b.a. TOBACCO (5) the name of the appli-
match at Ballys the other We have a tremendous se- NOTICES PLUS intends to apply to cant and the address of the
day. Five fights for $50, nior class. Brandon (South- PUBLIC NOTICE or an intention to make such the South Carolina Depart- premises to be licensed.
ringside seats because the ern) and Elijah (Hender- preference, limitation or dis- ment of Revenue for a li- Protests must be mailed
woman I met outside had son) have set the tone, but NOTICE All real estate ad- crimination. This newspaper cense/permit that will allow to: S. C. Department of
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It was great. And it didnt have taken on leadership Subject to the Federal Fair advertising for real estate consumption of beer and Box 125, Columbia, SC
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days ... when Mike Tyson gion championship, Hen- discrimination based on race, this newspaper are available issuance of this permit/li-
fought his way to belts son said his guys are feel- color, religion, sex, handicap, on an equal opportunity basis. cense, written protest must
in the 1980s, when MMA ing the pressure. familial status, national origin 3-1,8,15,22,29-TFN be postmarked no later
started up in the 90s. One of our favorite
This is a town with mottos is never allow the
great transportation: a pressure of competition to
train and bus hub, a great
airport where flights can
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um, and despite all of the it gives us a certain mea-
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AC. Dana White has plans the plate if they want to
to bring the UFC back to see another 17-game win
town. Rumor has a horse streak.
park coming to town. This team is certainly
Now, if only the state can capable of making a run, ASSISTED LIVING MEMORY CARE
get its act together and Henson said. (But), we
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B5 THE GREER CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2017

Byrnes F.I.G.H.T. club takes on new challenge

BY KAELYN PFENNING
STAFF WRITER

The Byrnes High School

F.I.G.H.T. club has taken
on a new challenge.
During the 2017
LifePoint Race For Life, the
club partnered with Key-
shun Suitt, a senior at By-
rnes, to run in honor of his
aunt, Barbara Pettaway,
who underwent a kidney
transplant.
The 12th annual race,
held each February, helps
raise awareness about sav-
ing and improving lives
through organ, eye and
tissue donation, according
to www.lifepoint-sc.org.
We have a lot of kids
that have physical chal-
lenges during the race, PHOTO | SUBMITTED
said Debbie Holcombe,
who leads the F.I.G.H.T. For the 2017 LifePoint 5K Race For Life, Byrnes F.I.G.H.T. club partnered with Keyshun Suitt and his family to run in honor of his aunt Barbara Pettaway,
club, and all of the kids
are just supportive of all
who has had a kidney transplant.
those kids and very en- a few parents. memory of someone, Hol- The club meets Monday
couraging. Were not a running combe said, and LifePoint and Thursday every week,
For the past six years, club, Holcombe said. awards the largest group. with an optional Tuesday,
the race has served as an We are more of a get-fit, With Holcombes club and for an hour and a half
incentive for students in weight-loss club. Suitts family, they had a after school to work on
the F.I.G.H.T. club, which We improve physical- total of 77 participants strength, fitness and some
stands for Friends Into ly, she continued. We this year. cardio. Occasionally, the
Getting Healthy Together. improve emotionally and Holcombe, along with club visits 9Rounds, Mid-
Every year, we work to- socially. Its just very two other teachers, start- dle Tyger YMCA or other
wards doing the 5K race in much a support group to ed the club six years ago. community resources.
February, Holcombe said. be healthy and have better Since that time, the other Were at our maximum
Were not funded at all, wellness. two teachers have retired, capacity as far as the
so were relying on dona- Students who join the and Holcombe has contin- number because I have to
tions and a grant. club have to attend a cer- ued the club with an aver- supervise the kids, Hol-
The Greater Greer Ed- tain number of training age of 35 to 40 students combe said.
ucation Foundation has days, keep up their grades every semester. The school has provid-
given us a whole or partial and stay out of In-School To my knowledge, we ed us with a new fitness
grant every year to enable Suspension (ISS) in order are the only program of room, and weve been able
our group to participate to attend the race. this kind in the United to use some of the money
and go to this race, she Holcombe first saw Suitt States, Holcombe said. weve raised to outfit that
continued. We could not at the race three years ago, I dont know of another room in the school, she
attend the race without but this year Suitt asked high school program like continued. The district
their support each year. Holcombe to partner with ours. has helped us out also, so PHOTO | SUBMITTED
This year, the clubs him and his family. The majority of the were proud of that.
traveling party numbered A lot of families get kids reach their personal Mary Clay Howard and Kennedy Howard join Keyshun
41 including mostly stu- their family together and best during this race, she [email protected] | 877-2076 Suitt at the Race For Life.
dents, some teachers and friends and run in honor or continued.

MTCC to host
Windows of
Compassion
BY KAELYN PFENNING of the original 250 avail-
STAFF WRITER able. Tickers are $100 per
person or $1,000 to spon-
Middle Tyger Communi- sor a table.
ty Center will host its in- Anyone is welcome to
augural Windows of Com- attend, but they do need
passion event from 6-8 to call and have a ticket
p.m. on Thursday, March because we need to know
23, at Pacific Place, located exactly how many people
at 59 Groce Road, Lyman. are going to be there,
Weve done a number Moore said.
KAELYN PFENNING | THE GREER CITIZEN of different types of fund- Im excited about the
raising events for Middle idea of a sit-down dinner,
Tyger Community Center she continued. Im really
Locals viewed historical photos and articles during the Taylors TownSquare meeting last Tuesday night at Taylors in the past, said Andrea looking forward to that.
Ministry Center. Moore, Executive Director The video inspired the
for MTCC. I wanted to do theme of the event as

Residents reflect on history

an event that people who MTCC put together an
came to it would leave re- updated video to tell its
ally understanding what story, Moore said. I dont
theyre supporting and want to say too much and
why and knowing how the give it away.
BY KAELYN PFENNING Currently, Greenville funds they donate are be- Moore has worked at
STAFF WRITER County is communicating Chick Springs ing used. MTCC for three and a half
with a local family about The Windows of Com- years, she said. I still feel
History of a community how to clear the title since was a far more passion event is a ticketed, brand new, like Im learn-
like this is made up by the a number of heirs have sit-down dinner premier- ing every single day, which
people in the community. been named, Reynolds fundamental name ing a new video to tell the is one of the things I love
Those were the words said. story of how MTCC came about this job.
of Taylors TownSquare Once the title is cleared, for this area than into existence. Testimo- The wholistic approach
President Alex Reynolds, the goal is to establish a nials are also going to be to reaching the whole per-
who recently led a panel park on about six acres, in- Taylors was way shared. son and whole family was
discussion with Keith Cun- cluding the spring house, Theres a lot to be said something that really at-
ningham, Ann Henson and and to construct a trail fol- back in the day. for something where peo- tracted me to work here,
Jay Martin regarding the lowing the Enoree River. ple really hear stories Moore said.
history of Taylors. Chick Springs is defi- KAELYN PFENNING | GREER CITIZEN about the people whose Moore lives on the west-
The group, along with nitely a good starting Alex Reynolds lives theyre touching, ern side of Spartanburg
local residents, combed point in history, Reynolds Taylors TownSquare President Chick Springs pictured. Moore said. Thats what and toured Lyman several
through old photos and said. sparked the idea. This is years before she started
shared memories of days Henson has written a road wanted, and the ics of the situation, Reyn- something new for us. working at MTCC.
gone by. book called An Account name changed from Chick olds said. Weve never done a sit-
A couple hundred years of Taylors, South Carolina, Springs to Taylors. Some Down Mill Street in Tay- down dinner before. [email protected] | 877-2076
ago, the water from the which gives a detailed ac- entities retained their lors, Southern Bleachery About 20 tickets remain
springs was thought to count of the history from original names. and Piedmont Print Works
have medicinal purposes, 1817 to 1994. We start to see the rail- existed independently un-
and a 250-room hotel as Chick Springs was basi- road move things, Reyn- til they merged around
well as a popular swim- cally occupied from about olds said. 1938.
ming pool drew crowds. 1840 when Burwell Chick Taylors High School stu- We knew everybody in
There were people that first moved up to this dents transitioned to Wade Taylors, Henson said of
came from all over the area from Charleston un- Hampton High School, and that time, and others in
country, Cunningham til about the end of World Taylors Elementary School attendance shared stories
said. They came here to War I, Reynolds said. moved as well. Around the about growing up around
enjoy the water and the Then, the hotel shut 1920s, Taylors had the the mill village and in Tay-
time off from work, and it down for a final time and First Bank of Taylors, a lors schools.
was a very popular resort burned down for the sec- mercantile store, a grocery Reynolds wrapped up
in the 1800s. Its just hard ond or third time. store and a cotton gin. the evening discussion
to comprehend sometimes Chick Springs was a far So, you had a lot of ac- by sharing how Taylors
that that was down the more fundamental name tivity going on right here TownSquare, which has
street. for this area than Taylors until the great depression been around for about five
The octagonal spring was way back in the day, hit, which is when a lot of years now, is working to
house still stands today Reynolds said. There was that closed down in con- incorporate history into
near the intersection of kind of this economic junction with another ma- the new developments
Chick Springs Road and shift that came in about jor economic shift going taking place at the old mill
Main Street and is the in- the 1870s caused by the on, which was the opening and surrounding area.
spiration behind a historic railroads. of the Southern Bleachery
park planned for the fu- Alfred Taylor owned and Print Works, which [email protected] | 877-2076
ture. some land that the rail- again changed the dynam-
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B6 THE GREER CITIZEN  WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2017

Moonlight illuminates
unconventional subject matter
Rating: 8 out of 10
ENTERTAINMENT
Run time: 111 minutes
Rated: R for language, REVIEW
violence and sexual situations

M
WARNER BROS. oonlight is the most WILLIAM
Eddie Redmayne in Fantastic
unconventional film BUCHHEIT
to win a Best Picture
Beasts Oscar in a long time.
Its brimming with HACKSAW RIDGE DEPICTS
COUCH THEATER | drugs, fear, violence and
homosexuality, and there
HEROICS AMID HORROR
isnt a white character to Rating: 7 out of 10
BY SAM STRUCKHOFF be seen.
But even though it may Run time: 139 minutes
NEW RELEASES not be for everybody, Rated: R for language and
FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 27 director Barry Jenkins graphic violence
story of a poor black kid
PICKS OF THE WEEK trying to make his way Virtually any viewer
Fantastic Beasts and out of a tough Miami would dismiss the story
Where to Find Them neighborhood is a beau- of WW2 hero Desmond PHOTO | SUBMITTED
(PG-13) -- Long before tifully executed work. Doss as completely un-
Harry Potter got his first Jenkins breaks the work realistic were it not true. Moonlight recently won Best Picture at the Academy Awards, beating out La La Land.
acceptance letter to Hog- down into three distinct Doss grew up in a violent
warts, an adorably awk- chapters that examine alcoholic household that
ward floppy-haired Brit our protagonist Chiron left him unwilling to the faint of heart. Indeed,
comes through 1920s at ages 9, 16 and 26. His shoot or even carry a gun even gore tolerant viewers
Ellis Island, but chooses situation is a sad one. even after he enlisted in will have a difficult time
not to declare the menag- Living in a single-parent the Army following Pearl watching it. But it is the
erie of magic monsters in home with a crack-addled Harbor. On the Japanese electric intensity and
his suitcase. That fella is mother, he is bullied at killing fields, he saved realism of these battle-
named Newt Scamander school and marginalized more lives than any US field scenes that propel
(Eddie Redmayne), a wiz- by his budding homo- medic before or since, all Hacksaw Ridge, into a
ard researcher of mystic sexual urges. His savior without even a pistol to superior realm.
critters visiting the U.S. for comes in the form of defend himself. Without the incessant
the first time. (Super)nat- Juan (Mahershala Ali in Hacksaw Ridge is images of terror and
urally, some of the beas- an Oscar winning turn), a split into three distinct agony, Dosss faith-based
ties escape into Prohibi- drug dealer with a good sections, Dosss turbulent courage and heroics
tion-era New York, just as heart and compassionate childhood and adoles- would have lost much
tensions flare between the girlfriend. The couple take cence, the bootcamp of their resonance. As
American wizard commu- Chiron in and teach him experience and the battle honestly as Gibson pres- PHOTO | SUBMITTED
nity and their non-magical the value of love, family for Okinawa. The first ents this footage to us,
counterparts. and self-acceptance. of these chapters is the however, Dosss stunning Hacksaw Ridge features the talents of Andrew Garfield.
J.K. Rowlings whimsical Jenkins, who also weakest, as much of the heroics, like several of
vision expands to a new cowrote the screenplay, characters, settings and the films scenes, will be pain with narcotics and from the Motley Crue
setting, with new play- hands in a masterpiece dialogue are steeped in branded into your mind overprescribing the pills song), Dr. Feelgood is
ers and backgrounds and of character development clich and artificiality. for some time. to people who want to a documentary everyone
simmering subplots. Its and artistic control. The The set-up is redeemed abuse or sell them. should see. Director Eve
exciting to open up a new
place and time, but the act
films use of classical
music, combined with
somewhat, however, by
the flashback sequences DVD REVIEW | The X factor in the
equation was Oxycontin,
Marson does a good job
portraying both sides of
of world-building gets in James Laxtons colorful which illustrate the acts the time-released opiate the great opiate debate
the way: You can feel the cinematography, creates of violence that turned manufactured by Purdue as fairly and objectively
pressure of five planned a sweeping canvas of Doss into a conscientious Pharmaceuticals in 1995, as possible. There are a
sequels weighing down on emotional depth. The objector. which hooked millions of bunch of on-camera inter-
this adventure. directors fusion of slow The bootcamp section Americans and caused an views of doctors, addicts
motion action and close- is a little better, thanks explosion in fatal over- and families of both.
Silence (R) -- Two Jesu- up shots is also highly mostly to the casting of doses that continues to Perhaps most insightful
it priests (Andrew Garfield effective when it comes Vince Vaughan, who plays this day. though are the segments
and Adam Driver) smuggle to showcasing the trauma a vengeful drill instruc- Dr. William Hurwitz with Hurwitz wife and
themselves into feudal Ja- that defines our protago- tor hell-bent on getting Dr. Feelgood was just one of the pain daughter, who support
pan -- where Christianity nists existence. Doss kicked out of the management doctors in the doctor but remain
is outlawed -- in search Like all of Moonlights Army. These sequences CHRONIC PAIN IN THE AGE Virginia that wrote pre- blown away by his naivet
of their missing mentor technical elements, the effectively establish our OF THE OPIATE EPIDEMIC scriptions for Oxycontin and willingness to keep
(Liam Neeson). While Jap- casting and acting are protagonists ironclad like state troopers write prescribing even when it
anese inquisitors punish superb. The biggest issues determination and intro- Rating: 7.5 out of 10 speeding tickets. In 2004, was clear to everyone else
and execute the faithful of I had with it were an un- duce us to many of the he was convicted of drug addicts were conning him.
a small town, Father Ro- comfortable sex sequence men he will save on the Run time: 84 minutes trafficking and sentenced There have been tons of
driguez (Garfield) suffers and a final chapter that battlefield. Rated: Not Rated but contains to 25-years in prison for books and articles written
with the silence he gets in drags on a bit too long. But Gibsons movie course language overprescribing pre- on the 21st centurys
response to his prayers, Moonlight is by no reaches its crescendo in scription painkillers. He opiate epidemic, but Mar-
with guilt from people means for everyone. It is, the final 45 minutes, once Chronic pain has been a served about five years in sons documentary is one
dying to protect him, and however, an ambitious Doss and his battalion are part of life since the dawn total, enduring a series of of the first films I have
with literal physical tor- and challenging film that hoisted into the hell of of man. Unfortunately, so appeals and retrials that seen on the subject. Her
ture. Father Rodriguez deserved to win an Acad- Okinawa. This war foot- has the disease of addic- finally set him free but investigation examines
refuses to believe that his emy Award and will likely age, just as graphic and tion. Dr. Feelgood: Dealer permanently cost him his both sides of a line that
mentor turned from God be studied in film and even more horrifying than or Healer explores the medical license. isnt as clear, distinct and
while under torture, but sociology departments for that of Spielbergs Saving blurry line doctors face Despite its corny name ethical as many would
can he justify keeping the decades to come. Private Ryan, is not for between treating chronic (shamelessly stripped like to think.
faith when innocent peo-
ple are killed each time he

Things EVENT REMINDERS | ONGOING EXHIBITS |

doesnt denounce?
Martin Scorsese has had FURMAN LYRIC THEATRE TO Headquarters Library
this project in his sights PRESENT H.M.S. PINAFORE Barrett Room

To Do
since The Last Tempta- Furman University Lyric Call for Artists 285-9013 Escape from Cultivation
tion of Christ. Its a long Theatre will stage two per- 44th Annual Anna Kell
movie, and one full of formances of Gilbert and Juried Exhibition Lights, Camera, Cure! Reception: March 24, 6 p.m.
spiritual doubt and bodily Sullivans H.M.S. Pinafore Through March 17 Saturday, March 25 Thompson Gallery
pain, but never without a Thursday, March 23, and Artists Guild of Spartanburg TD Convention Center Furman University
point. Even the anti-Chris-
tian inquisitors are shown NEW LISTINGS | Saturday, March 25, at 8
p.m. in McAlister Auditori-
ArtistsGuildofSpartanburg.
com
770-0276 294-2995

as men protecting their um on campus. Llama, Llama Focus on Youth Juried Exhibit
homes from dangerous FOOTHILLS PHILHARMONIC Open to the public, the Sister Act The Musical SCCT 2nd Stage Artists Guild of Spartanburg
foreign beliefs. Its not CONCERT SET MARCH 25 performances are present- March 16-April 8 March 25-April 2 Through March 30
a cheerful validation of FoothillsPhilharmon- ed by the Furman Univer- Centre Stage scchildrenstheatre.org Chapman Cultural Center
faith, but an unafraid ex- iccontinuesits 16th con- sity Department of Music. 233-6733 Receptions and awards:
amination of it. The sky cert season on Saturday, Tickets for the event are www.centrestage.org March 16
doesnt crack open and re- March 25, at 7:30 p.m. $20 for adults, $15 for
veal the truth of the Lord, with Masterworks Con- seniors and $10 for stu- Themis Spring Show
but the devout carry on. cert III at Riverside Baptist dents. Dance Theatre of Greenville
Church. Directed by Professor March 18, 8 p.m.
Patriots Day (R) -- In this final concert of Voice, Grant Knox, the March 19, 2 p.m.
Mark Wahlberg stars as a of the Masterworks se- popular operetta (a.k.a. Peace Center
fictional Boston cop act- ries,Foothills Philhar- The Lass That Loved a Sail- Gunter Theatre
ing fast in the aftermath monic's full symphony or) will be performed with www.peacecenter.org
of the real 2013 bombing ensemble will feature the Furman Opera Orches-
of the Boston Marathon. Shostakovich'smighty tra led by Music Professor NGU Concert Choir
The film is mindful of Symphony No. 5. Hugh Ferguson Floyd. March 21, 7 p.m.
the many complicated is- Performing in Greenville Since its London pre- North Greenville University
sues swirling around the since 2000,FoothillsPhil- miere, Gilbert and Sulli- Hamlin Recital Hall
events, but still has a very harmonicis committed vans wildly popular op- ngu.edu/music.php
procedural feel. While to providing high-quality, eretta H.M.S. Pinafore has
Wahlbergs everyman pro- classical music perfor- delighted audiences with a Men are from Mars, Women
tagonist interacts with mances to the Upstate nautically-tinged story of are from Venus Live
characters pulled from communityfree of charge. star-crossed lovers. March 21, 22, 8 p.m.
real life (played by Kevin Each concert is followed For more information, Centre Stage
Bacon, John Goodman, J.K. by a complimentary recep- contact the Furman Mu- centrestage.org
Simmons), timestamps tion that allows patrons to sic Office at 294-2086, or
appear on screen and the meet our musicians and email the department at Music Sandwiched In:
alphabet soup of agen- artistic director. FurmanMusic@furman. Philharmonic Flutes
cies get involved. Theres Riverside Baptist is lo- edu. General admission March 22, 12:15 p.m.
still room to argue about cated at 1249 South Suber tickets may be ordered Spartanburg County
the ethics or wisdom of Road in Greer. through Eventbrite. Libraries
dramatizing such recent
tragedies -- intentional or
not, it casts a narrative in
bronze -- but director Pe-
ter Berg shows restraint
and consideration.

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isnt always painful
DEAR DR. ROACH: It ANSWER: I applaud your
would be helpful if you TO YOUR civic-mindedness, but you
described some of the should not give out nitro-
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itself with chronic severe dent during my training
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what sent me to the doc- to help us decide whether that he needed to do a
tor was a recurrent pain in the complaints are likely careful exam before giving
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Soap Updates
BY DANA BLOCK a warning for Valentin.
Dante and Lulu suffered
THE BOLD AND a minor setback. Franco
THE BEAUTIFUL was troubled by what he
Brooke accused Katie learned during a therapy
of seeking revenge and session. Sam was touched
making up the story of by Lizs gift. Alexis was
Ridge and Quinns affair. ready to learn the truth.
Witnessing the love and Dante urged Sonny to
appreciation that Ridge change his ways. Ava was
and Eric had for each oth- besieged with guilt. Alexis
er convinced Brooke even reflected on her feelings
more that Katies allega- for Julian. Wait to See:
tion was false. Quinn had Valentin catches Lulu off
a difficult time concen- CHRIS HASTON | NBC guard.
trating on work. The bride,
groom and wedding party Vincent Irizarry stars as THE YOUNG AND
embarked on a luxurious Deimos on Days of Our THE RESTLESS
journey to Australia for Lives Sharon enrolled in some
Steffy and Liams desti- courses at GC University.
nation wedding. Thomas Adrienne to a day of pam- The guilt of knowing the
surprised Sally by asking pering. Abigail and Chad truth about Christians
her to be his date to the held a press conference paternity weighed heavi-
wedding. On the plane to to publicize the Salem ly on Chelsea, especially
Australia, Katie felt bad High charity event. Chad after Victor threatened

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for Bill having to watch couldnt get Gabi out of her not to tell Nick. Juliet
Brooke and Ridge togeth- his head. Julie organized offered to be Canes tour THE SPATS by Jeff Pickering
er. Having decided to ac- a Horton gathering to wel- guide in Tokyo. Lily was
cept Thomass invitation, come Eli to the family. Cia- shaken when an obsessed
Sally caught a flight to ra finally told Claire about fan cornered her in the
Sydney that fit more with her feelings for Theo. green room at the bridal
the Spectra budget than Steve and Kayla received fair. A judge refused to
the Forrester one. Wait to some new information on make Hilary and Devons
See: Picturesque Sydney, Avas son. Wait to See: Eric divorce official until all
Australia, becomes the pushes Jennifer away. the financial matters were
backdrop to a momentous settled first. Billy remind-
occasion. GENERAL HOSPITAL ed Victoria that she could
Lulu asked Kevin for always count on him. Ravi
DAYS OF OUR LIVES some help. Carly sought impressed everyone at the
Nicole hid out with Hol- revenge. Curtis ques- charity benefit with his

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ly. Victor was angry that tioned Andres motives. knowledge of opera. Neil
Brady was once again en- Liz struggled with Hele- offered to lend Colin some RFD by Mike Marland
snared in Nicoles web. nas influence over Jake. money so he could leave
Kate commended Chad for Sonny tracked down town. Billy was furious to
his sneaky move against Rudge. Liv tried to escape. learn that Jabot -- Jack --
Deimos. Sonny told Paul Sonny knew what he must was trying to steal his deal
that he needed incriminat- do. Jordan took Ava to the with the NHL. Wait to See:
ing evidence against Dei- PCPD. Alexis feared the Jack encourages Hilary to
mos. With help from Kate, worst. Kiki found com- fight dirty.
Justin and Lucas treated fort with Dillon. Laura had

AMBER WAVES by Dave T. Phipps |

OUT ON A LIMB by Gary Kopervas |

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The Greer Citizen

B8 THE GREER CITIZEN  WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2017

School BONDS CAREER CENTER

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
known as a positive role
model at Lyman Elemen-

News
Bonds Career Center will tary.
be accepting applications Adams is a 6th grade
for the 2017-18 school ELA/Social Studies teach-
year through the Backpack ers at Beech Springs. She
portal (gcsbackpack.com) is a phenomenal teach-
STUDENTS CAN APPLY through March 31. er who ignites a passion
FOR SCHOLARSHIP Offers of notification within her students to
McDonalds restaurants of admittance into the know more once they
of Greenville, Spartanburg program will be sent out leave her classroom for
and Asheville and 107.3 through the students the day.
JAMZ have once again Backpack beginning April
teamed up for the 2017 8. Students will accept or CARROLL, LEE SELECTED
McDonalds Future Histo- decline their admission of- FOR ALL-STATE ORCHESTRA
ry Makers Scholarship. fer by April 21. Byrnes High student
The second annual Emily Carroll was select-
scholarship program was
designed to help offset DISTRICT FIVE | ed for the Senior All-State
Orchestra, and Florence
the cost of tuition fees, Chapel Middle student
books, supplies and/or MENTORS NEEDED Peyton Lee earned a spot
equipment required for FOR CITIZEN SCHOLARS in the Junior All-State Or-
college courses, and will District Five is excit- chestra this year.
award two $5,000 scholar-
ships to local high school Teachers ed to have a new class of
Citizen Scholars this year.
The All-State Orchestra
Clinic was held at Lexing-
seniors who are making an The current 6th graders ton High School Feb. 24-
impact through their aca-
demic achievement and
pets are participating in a six-
year program to help them
25.

HIGHER EDUCATION |
community involvement. become college and career
Applications are be- Students in Ms. Posleys ready.
ing accepted through Chandler Creek Elementary Students will attend Sat-
March 26 online at www. kindergarten class were urday classes, volunteer
1073jamz.com. Entrants treated to an in-house visit with the community, and VIRGINIA COLLEGE
will have to submit an es- by the Greenville Humane participate in a variety of HOSTING SPRING FLING
say and two letters of rec- Society Monday. Above: activities to prepare them Virginia College cam-
ommendation. Jamareia Anderson (left) for a successful future. puses in Spartanburg and
and Mikaela McAbee match These Citizen Scholars Greenville will each host
GREENVILLE COUNTY| puppy and kitten pictures need adult mentors with
a variety of backgrounds
a free Spring Fling for the
community.
to their pet parents. Right: and education. If you The fairs will both be
RHS STUDENTS WIN Ridglea Olivas (left) pets are interested in becom- open to the public with
REFLECTIONS CONTEST Remington, a boxer/basset ing a mentor, contact Dr. food, giveaways and
Two Riverside High stu- hound mix, held by Wanda Amy Kitts at amy.kitts@ spring-themed activities
dents are winners in the Hughes. spart5.net or call 949- for all ages.
South Carolina PTA State 2300. The Spartanburg event
Reflections Content. is set for Thursday, March
Jieying Tong received an Photos by HAULBROOK, ADAMS 16,from 10a.m.-1p.m.
Award of Excellenceand Preston Burch HONORED AS FIVES FINEST The school is located at
an Award of Merit in Music Molly Haulbrook, of 8150 Warren H. Abernathy
Composition. bags for Greenvilles Relay The week will culminate ipate in school-related ac- Lyman Elementary, and Highway, Spartanburg, SC
Nayha Hussain received for Life. with a student dance on tivities including: academ- Christie Adams, of Beech 29301.
an Award of Merit in Film The bags will be sold Saturday, March 25, from ics; drama, science and Springs Intermediate, Greenvilles Spring Fling
Composition. for $10 each and can be 6-8 p.m. at Clement Farm EDP enrichment; the arts, were named Fives Finest will be held Friday, March
An awards ceremony personalized in honor or near the school. technology and PE; Lego teachers recently. The 17, from 10a.m.-1p.m.
will be held on May 7 at memory of a loved one A Community Fest will robotics; and Battle of the award recognizes teachers The school is located at
Irmo High in Columbia. touched by cancer. be held on Monday, March Brains. who are going above and 78 Global Drive, Ste. 200,
The bags will be illumi- 27, from 5-7:30 p.m. Visi- Community organiza- beyond, both inside and Greenville, SC 29607.
REED, MCCULLOUGH WIN nated at dusk on May 19 at tors can stroll through the tions will be on hand with outside the classroom, to For more information,
REFLECTIONS CONTEST Conestee Park during the building to see the Model activities and demonstra- see students succeed. visit https://vc.edu.
Greer High art students Relay for Life event. United Nations Festival tions including the Lions Haulbrook, who has
Kira Reed and Ryan Mc- The deadline for order- of Nations and the PTA Club, fire department and taught art in District Five
Cullough recently won ing a bag is March 24. family multicultural ex- the Blood Connection. for more than 30 years, is
awards at the state PTA For more information or hibits, see the visual arts
Reflections contest. a form to complete, visit display created exclusive-
Reeds drawing, Im an the schools website. ly by RMS students, drop
Open Book, won a first off Mirrors & Windows do-
place Excellence Award, MOUNTAIN VIEW TO HELP nations, and cheer on the
and McCulloughs paint- CHILDRENS HOME Riverside Royals as the
ing, Mapping Out My Pos- Mountain View Elemen- soccer, baseball, and soft-
sibilities, won the Merit tary is collecting toilet- ball teams play.
Award. ries for the Miracle Hill For more information,
Both are students of art Childrens Home through visit the RMS website.
teacher Alison Duncan. March 31.
Items needed include EHSS COLUCCI PLACES IN
TONG, GILLESPIE MAKE shampoo, deodorant, REFLECTIONS CONTEST
ALL-STATE HONOR BAND toothpaste, toothbrushes Eastside High student
Riverside High band stu- and other toiletry items. Mia Colucci recently
dents Jieying Tong and Items should be dropped placed second in the Lit-
Tyler Gillespie recently off in the blue buckets in erature category of the
performed with the SCB- the school atrium. South Carolina PTA State
DA All-State Honor Band. Reflections competition.
Oh my! RIVERSIDE
They were chosen from MIDDLE
HOLDING SPIRIT WEEK
hundreds of high school BRMS TO HOST FAMILY FUN
instrumentalists from Riverside Middle will NIGHT MARCH 28
across the state to earn hold Spirit Week March Blue Ridge Middle will
the honor. 20-27. host Family Fun Night on
All proceeds raised will March 28, 5-7 p.m.
BRUSHY CREEK RAISING benefit the Ronald McDon- Parents will learn about
MONEY FOR RELAY FOR LIFE ald House Charities of the their students MAP Scores
Brushy Creek Elementa- Carolinas. The school goal and MAP Goals.
ry will be selling luminary is $9,000. Visitors will also partic-

Greer Cultural Arts Council

Camp ARK 2017

Summer
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NOTE TO PARENTS
Registration
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8:45am

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receive a car tag for drive thru

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pick-up in the afternoon and Greer Cultural Arts Cou
Ages 5-16 bring in signed and completed
Summer Camp
Camp ARK 20
s
stage make up form (will be
June 26-30 9 a.m.-3 p.m. emailed to you)
Registration
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will Greer
be emailed to you that will
PRESENTED BY Cultural Arts Council
need to be signed, completed,
Registration
TO PARENTS
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