Greer Citizen E-Edition 3.19.14

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2014
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Development corporation sets 2014 goals

BY AMANDA IRWIN STAFF WRITER Greer Development Corporation Executive Director Reno Deaton said the organizations goals will focus on industrial and commercial businesses this year. Deaton presented the corporations annual report to Greer City Council at the March 11 meeting. The types of businesses the corporation is targeting to develop in the Greer area include automotive, aviation, advance materials manufacturers, data centers, transportation and distribution and bigbox retailers. The areas the corporation believes will appeal to clients include the Caliber Ridge
GOALS
Targeting automotive, aviation, advance materials manufacturers, data centers, transportation and distribution and big box retailers Create a minimum of $50 million in new capital investment Generate 400 new jobs Complete 150 business retention calls area, Velocity Park, Brookshire Road, Highway 101 South, Poplar Drive Extension, Buncombe Road and Poinsett Street. Greer Development Corporation also hopes to create a minimum of $50 million in new capital inSEE GOALS | A10
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Greer Rec mulls pathway plan

BY AMANDA IRWIN STAFF WRITER The Greer Parks and Recreation Department has submitted a proposal to the citys Partnership for Tomorrow to request funds to conduct a study for a pedestrian and bike pathway. Its about connectivity. We want to connect people and bring them (to Greer)what I envision is we will start at the core of the city and then we will build out, said Ann Cunningham, parks and recreation director.
GCM celebrates champs

Community leaders deliver Meals on Wheels
BY BILLY CANNADA EDITOR Greer Community Ministries (GCM) is hoping to shine the spotlight on Meals on Wheels this week, raising awareness about the needs of the city during Community Champions Week. The March for Meals Association of Americas Community Champions Week brings local officials and pastors together to ride along on a Greer Meals on Wheels route with a volunteer driver. Currently, Greer Community Ministries has 20 routes and more than 300 clients in the Greer area receive meals each weekday. Champions Week is an opportunity for us to raise awareness about our Meals on Wheels program, GCM Executive Director Cindy Simpler said. Its a time when we ask community leaders to join with us so that we can make people aware of what were doing. Community leaders, such as Greer Mayor Rick Danner and Greer State Bank CEO George Burdette, pitched in to lend a hand. Were very privileged to have the mayor, George Burdette and several ministers ride around with our volunteers just to see what were doing, Simpler said. Were feeding over 300 people every day. They certainly draw attention, she said. Were a culture that loves our heros and those guys certainly are our heroes. If they can take the
Greer Mayor Rick Danner, left, makes a special delivery to Meals on Wheels client Albert Kelley during Community Champions Week. Greer Community Ministries called on numerous public officials and ministers to help out.
Were a culture that loves

our heros and those guys certainly are our heroes...
What I envision is
we will start at the core of the city and then we will build out.
Director, Greer Parks and Recreation
The Greer Partnership for Tomorrow is a fiveyear initiative to encourage investment in Greers SEE PATHWAY | A6
Executive director, Greer Community Ministries
Cindy Simpler
Ann Cunningham
time to go out in the community and see what the needs are, a lot of things can happen. This is the 12th year for the Meals on Wheels campaign. In the Meals on Wheels program, we have two goals, Simpler said. One is to provide a nutritious meal to folks that might not have one. The other thing is to do a well check. As more and more people in the community become aware of the needs, they can help fulfill those needs. SEE CHAMPIONS | A2
Greer Relief Spurs N Furs Gala raises $14,000

BY BILLY CANNADA EDITOR Good food and live auctions came together last Friday night for Greer Reliefs annual gala, raising thousands for needy residents in the community. The event, held on the third Saturday of March each year, drew a good crowd. We were very happy with the people who were able to make it out, said Greer Relief Executive Director Caroline Robertson. We should reach our goal of $14,000 for this event, which is our budget. Were very happy with that. Its one of the best weve had. The number of funds raised was a welcomed sight, and will provide a tremendous service, according to Robertson. Weve made as much as $14,000 in the past, but the last couple of years
We use these funds

to fill in wherever other funding opportunities do not.
Executive Director, Greer Relief
Caroline Robertson
PRESSTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
Greer Relief Gala attendees were able to shop for various items during a live auction. The event was expected to reach its goal of $14,000.
have been a little bit of a struggle, Robertson said. I think were back on track and were happy with the number of people that were able to make it. We could always have more. We did not hit capacity, but a lot of good
times were had. Ace restaurant group provided the food for the event, which was held at the Cannon Centre in downtown. The food was out of this world, Robertson said. We were told that so were not just bragging. It was nice to be able to work with the city, she said. It was our first time in the Cannon Centre. We had a really good time and
a really good experience. We plan on coming back. Some of the items auctioned will provide an immediate service for families in need. It has a direct service impact, she said. We auctioned off services and had a couple thousand dollars worth of services sponsored by attendees. Between $35 to help feed a family for two weeks to $150 to help somebody with their utility bill, which was also matched by Greer CPW. This event has indirect and direct service value. This goes to help Greer Reliefs mission of preventing hunger and homelessness, Robertson continued. We use these funds to fill in wherever other funding opportunities do not. Some of the items auctioned saw some stiff competition. SEE GALA | A3
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Fowler performs at Heritage Museum

Musician and storyteller John Fowler will perform at the Greer Heritage Museum, 106 S. Main St., on March 22 at 10 a.m. The free program and book signing will showcase the story of Trotting Sally, a local legend. The James Brothers, an a cappella gospel group will perform at the event as well.
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St. Baldricks event raises over $45,000

BY KATIE JONES STAFF WRITER Every year, men, women and children across the Greenville area come together to raise money for childhood cancers. And then they shave their heads. The annual St. Baldricks Foundation event in downtown Greenville raises money for the cause, and as of Tuesday, more than $45,000 was raised among the events 153 participants, Which puts us well on our way to our goal of $100,000, said Robert Tiffin, who lead his team The Aftershaves. [Im] amazed at the number of family, friends and other supporters, despite the weird weather we had, considering it was the complete reverse of Saturday, Tiffin said. The Aftershaves, a team of 11, raised $1,220. Tiffin, who works at Guardian Building Products in Greer, also participated last year. Other The Aftershave team members have Greer connections as well. The Taylors Fire Department also participates each year. The group raised almost $1,600. Team captain and Fire Marshal James Baker could not be reached for comment in time for publication. This was the seventh year for the Greenville event. Donations can still be made at stbaldricks.org. Search for The Aftershaves or Taylors FD to donate to either of the teams. Kjones@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
CHAMPIONS: Local businesses pitch in to help

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Often times, Meals on Wheels drivers can be the source to help community members with desperate needs. We had a client who needed heat in their home, Simpler said. A person had delivered a meal to the home and called back and it was freezing cold. Through some networking, we were able to get this person heat. There have been opportunities for service beyond just serving a meal. With a growing number of clients, Simpler said the organization needs all the help it can get. Most of our clients are elderly, so theyre homebound and might not be able to prepare a meal for themselves, she said.
The thing about the aging population is that its growing. Weve seen an up tick in our numbers. A great thing people can do is volunteer to drive. I know we have some openings for route drivers. It doesnt matter if somebody can only drive one day a month. We can use that. Along with Champions Week, local restaurants and businesses are selling I Bought a Meal signs and putting out tip jars for donations. GCM needs $3 to provide a meal. In 2013, more than 83,000 meals were prepared and served from the on-site kitchen. There is no better way to understand what we do at Greer Community Ministries than getting handson experience, Simpler said. Knocking on doors
Don Owens, a volunteer with Greer Community Ministries, helps deliver a meal during Champions Week.
and handing a meal to someone who is so grateful to see a smiling face and so thankful for a hot meal makes an indelible
impression. You see the challenges people face every day, and you are compelled to action.
COMMUNITY NEWS
The American Cancer Society needs volunteer drivers to transport patients to local treatment centers. For more information on becoming a Road to Recovery volunteer, contact the local office at 627-8289.
ROAD TO RECOVERY NEEDS DRIVERS
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
TODAY, MARCH 19
THE AWANAS CLUB at El Bethel Baptist Church, 313 Jones Ave., Greer, from 6:30 - 8:15 p.m. Kids ages 3-12 are invited. Call 877-4021. GRACE PLACE in Greer will have its mini-mall open from 10 a.m. - noon. Grace Place is located at 407 Ridgewood Drive. I.D. required.
THURSDAY, MARCH 20
THE TAYLORS LIONS Club at 6 p.m. at the Clubhouse, 500 East Main St., Taylors. Call Allen Culver at 350-6939. THE TAYLORS LIONS Club at noon at the Taylors First Baptist Church Ministry Center (old Post Office) on Main Street, Taylors. The meeting will last approximately one hour. Call Jerry Hatley at 268-0567.
THE ROTARY CLUB of Greater Greer at 7:15 a.m. at Southern Thymes. Call 334-6177. BARBERSHOP HARMONY CHAPTER at 7 p.m. at Memorial United Methodist Church, 201 N. Main St., Greer. Call 877-1352. GRACE PLACE in Greer will have its clothing closet open from 6-8 p.m. Grace Place is located at 407 Ridgewood Drive. I.D. required. GAP CREEK SINGERS will rehearse from 7:30-9 p.m. at The Church of the Good Shepherd, 200 Jason St., Greer. For further information or to schedule a performance contact Wesley Welsh, President, at 877-5955. GIG GLUTEN INTOLER ANCE GROUP of Greenville meets at the Taylors Library, 316 W. Main St. The group meets from 7- 8:30 p.m.
als that serve the Greer community will be held on March 27 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Cannon Centre, 204 Cannon St. For $30 citizens can sponsor an officer to attend the vent free of charge and table sponsorships are $400. If interested contact Mark Owens at 877-3131 ext. 102.
unteer call Wendy at 9634441.
Sharons Closet needs spring and summer clothing donations. New or gently used clothing accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m 4 p.m. at Greer Community Ministries, 783 S. Line St Ext., Greer.
SHARONS CLOSET NEEDS SEASONAL CLOTHING
have a heart for serving others. MOW has 19 delivery routes in the greater Greer area. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday. For more information, contact at 879-2254 or 877-1937.
Handshakes and Hashbrowns will be held today, March 19 from 8 9 a.m. at SSI, presented by the Bank of Travelers Rest. Visit greerchamber.com.
HANDSHAKES AND HASHBROWNS AT SSI
On March 22 the Greer Heritage Museum will host John Fowler, an Appalachian Renaissance man, and a free program and book signing will be held at 10 a.m.
MUSEUM HOSTS MUSICIAN, STORYTELLER
City of Greer International Festival: Greer Goes Global will be held on Saturday, March 29, 11 a.m. at Greer City Park. The event is free and will feature music, dancing, singing, crafts, inflatable, visual arts and sports demonstrations, and food vendors will offer international cuisine.
GREERS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL, MARCH 29
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26
THE AWANAS CLUB at El Bethel Baptist Church, 313 Jones Ave., Greer, from 6:30 - 8:15 p.m. Kids ages 3-12 are invited. Call 877-4021.
The dinner to honor public safety profession-
ANNUAL PUBLIC SAFETY APPRECIATION DINNER
Gods Pantry needs nonperishable food donations. Items can be dropped off at: 100 Enoree Road, Greer, on Thursdays from 10 a.m. noon, 2481 Racing Road, Greer, on Thursdays 1 4 p.m. or 700 E. Main St., Duncan, on Wednesdays 9 11 a.m. For questions or to vol-
GODS PANTRY REQUESTS DONATIONS
Greer Community Ministries needs mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, relish and salad dressings. The Fab Five item of the week is boxed cereal. Donate at the ministry, 738 S. Line St. Ext., Greer, between 8 a.m. 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Visit gcminc.org or call 879-2254 for more information.
GCM NEEDS CONDIMENTS, CEREAL
The First Friday Luncheon, held by the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce and presented by Greer Memorial Hospital, will be held on April 4 from 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Visit greerchamber.com for more information.
FIRST FRIDAY LUNCHEON ON APRIL 4
GCMs Meals on Wheels program needs drivers for a number of routes, including weekly, monthly or as substitutes, and presently biweekly drivers are needed. A MOW driver must be a qualified driver with a valid drivers license and
GREER MEALS ON WHEELS SEEKS DRIVERS
A seminar set to provide general awareness on Alzheimers Disease and other dementias is set for Tuesday, March 25 at 6 p.m. at the Manning House, located at 10 Companion Court, Greer. Any caregivers needing a sitter for their loved one can contact the Alzheimers Association at 2500029. A caregiver will be provided free of charge. Those in attendance will be able to learn about warning signs of the disease.
ALZHEIMERS DISEASE AWARNESS
SATURDAY, MARCH 22
COMMUNITY FOOD BANK 10 -11:30 a.m. at Calvary Christian Fellowship, 2455 Locust Hill Road, Taylors. Limited supplies available on a first come, first serve basis.
THURSDAY, MARCH 27
KIWANIS CLUB at 6:30 p.m. at Laurendas Family Restaurant. Call Charmaine Helfrich at 349-1707. THE SOAR BINGO CLUB from 10 a.m. - noon at Victor Gym. The cost is 50 cents per card.
Brenda McCraw
Attention Genes Dairy Bar Customers:
SUNDAY, MARCH 23
MONTHLY BREAKFAST at Second Baptist Church, 570 Memorial Drive Ext., Greer, at 8 a.m. Free. Reservations are required. Call Larry at 233-0387.
FRIDAY, MARCH 28
GRACE PLACE in Greer will have its monthly dinner at 6:30 p.m. Grace Place is located at 407 Ridgewood Drive. I.D. required. Calendar deadline is noon on Tuesdays. Submit information about area events, meetings, etc. to Amanda Irwin at 8772076, email to abradford@ greercitizen.com or mail to The Greer Citizen P.O. Box 70 Greer, SC 29652.
MONDAY, MARCH 24
THE NEVER ALONE GROUP OF NARCOTICS ANONY MOUS at 7 p.m. at the Greer Recreational Center.
formerly with Genes Dairy Bar has joined Olde Tyme 50s Grill along with Country Cooking Specialist
TUESDAY, MARCH 25
THE NEVER ALONE GROUP OF NARCOTICS ANONY MOUS at 7 p.m. at the Greer Recreational Center.
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Belton running for state superintendent

BY KATIE JONES STAFF WRITER The South Carolina superintendent of education race is very personal for Montrio Belton. Belton grew up in South Carolina public schools, has worked in South Carolina schools as a principal and his two children attend South Carolina public schools. Im a principal and a father. Im not a politician, he said. There were things that frustrated me as a school administrator. Belton, a democratic candidate, recently worked as school transformation director for the department of education. If elected as superintendent, Belton wants to expand the K4 programs, change teacher evaluations and streamline how education is funded. Were all talking about how do we add more courses to education in South Carolina. The challenging thing is that there are so many funding streams here that very few people understand how public education is funded in South Carolina, he said. How do we streamline our funding process so we can see where there are inefficiencies in the system, things that are working well that we can continue to fund, what are things that are not working well that we can stop funding and see if we can better utilize resources in the state?
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Im a principal and
a father. Im not a politician. There were things that frustrated me as a school administrator.
Montrio Belton
Belton wants to move to a competency-based model instead of seat-time. Essentially, what were telling kids is you stay in class X number of hours and get your A, B, C, he said. What Im saying is kids should be able to demonstrate that they have the required competency level and not have to stay in the class these arbitrary number of hours. He also wants to utilize public and private resources to expand broadband Internet access and provide a personal learning device to every student in the state. Belton wants to return power to local districts. For the life of me, I cannot understand why were still on an agrarian calendar in South Carolina, Belton said. I would really like to return that flexibility, total flexibility, to school districts and use the superintendent of educations office as a way to catapult more school districts into considering year-round schedules. At the end of the day, its a local districts decision whether or not they want to go year-round. Beltons mother was 16 when she had him. He has seen what education can do for a family, he said. There were many I did not have as a child because the financial resources just werent there, he said. Because Ive been able to be educated and my wife is educated my wife has an earned doctorate because my wife is educated, we have been able to have decent jobs and decent opportunities that weve provided for my children that I could have only dreamed of as a child. Belton got his Bachelors and Masters from the Winthrop University and attended law school there at the University of South Carolina. He received his doctorate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The primary is June 10. More information on Belton is available at MontrioBelton.com.
Airman Patrick W. David
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The South Carolina Association of the Deaf, Inc. presented Rep. Rita Allison (R) with its Legislator of the Year award.
State budget highlights
he South Carolina House of Representatives spent this past week debating the 201415 state budget. Following are some of the highlights of this years House Budget. The budget now goes to the South Carolina Senate for their debate on any additions or changes. For further information on the House Budget, you can go to www.schouse. gov and click on the budget link. The budget includes a 1.5 percent pay raise for all state employees, total cost $23 million. The state will pay the full 3.9 percent required premium increase, $57 million. Both the General Reserve Fund and the Capital Reserve Fund are fully funded. Total budget reserves equal 7 percent of the annual state revenue and total nearly $450 million. It funds another year of consumer identify theft protection services through CSID for those affected by the DOR breach, $6.5 million. It continues to fund cyber security upgrades recommended by the States cyber security consultant, $14.8 million. In regards to K-12 education/school district funding, the primary objective was to conform to Gov. Nikki Haleys K-12 Education Reform Proposal. Total new funding for K-12 education was $180 million. Base student cost is $2,120/student (current, $2,097/student). The major piece of this reform was to overhaul the formula by which Education Finance Act funds are distributed to school districts. The new formula is derived from a recommendation of the Education Oversight Committee (EOC) and places greater emphasis on poverty, gifted students and students requiring specialized instruction. It places a reading coach in every elementary school, which estimates a cost of $30 million and invests $4.5 million to expand summer reading camps/programs. Technology - Increases both internal and external connectivity in all school districts. That also costs $30 million. There is $12 million for increased digital instructional materials and $4 million to help train teachers on how to use these new technologies in their classrooms. The reform increases funding for charter schools by $17.7 million. This includes a $4 million allocation to a charter school revolving loan program. The budget also Includes a proviso to hire a national higher education consultant to conduct a complete review of the states higher education system. The review will focus on improved efficiency and effectiveness, not only at the campus level, but also the statewide level, $4 million. The budget fully funds state scholarships. Total new monies for
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scholarships equal $28 million. A provision was also included to allow students who wish to graduate on an accelerated timeframe to claim scholarship awards during the summer academic semester. The budget maintains the current allocation to local libraries of $1.25/ capita, $1.3 million. It uses $130 million to conform to the Governors Medicaid Maintenance of Effort, it continue to fund the South Carolina Healthy Outcomes Initiative which works to establish a free health care safety net; 100 percent cost reimbursement for rural hospitals; $8 million for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs); $2 million for free clinics; and $3 million for FQHC capital needs. The budget does not expand Medicaid as provided in the Affordable Care Act and it continues to restore the recurring base for mental health services ($10.5 million) It funds 10 new highway troopers at a total cost of $447,000 and eight new wild life officers at $471,000. The budget increases funding at SLED for a number of programs including alcohol enforcement, child fatality and forensics ($2.7 million). The proposal spends $1.2 million on violent crime prosecution, funding for the 16 circuits. It allocates $2.7 million for capital projects at Corrections. It provides funding to the Department of Natural Resources to allow them to convert from a calendar year licensing system to a 365 day licensing system ($2.7 million). The budget also addresses the South Carolina Road Acceptance Program, The Primary objective is to give more local control and reduce the size of the state system. It Eliminates the requirement that County Transportation Committee (CTC) have to spend 25 percent of their C-Fund allocation on state roads and instead uses those funds as revenue available to locals who wish to assume control/responsibility of small state road segments in their jurisdiction. (This was a very intense debate and some delegations, such as Spartanburg, fought hard to not pass this. We offered our own proviso, which was defeated by a vote of 50-47.) We will continue to work with the Senate to finalize this years budget. The Board of Economic Advisors next report will be out around May to let us know where our revenues are in the state.
U.S. Air Force Airman Patrick W. David and Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Arthur W. Harris III graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airmen completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. David is the son of Amy and Rondle David of Greer. He is a 2013 graduate of Blue Ridge High School. Harris is the son of Olivia and Arthur Harris Jr., of Taylors. He is a 2010 graduate of Blue Ridge.
DAVID, HARRIS GRADUATE BASIC TRAINING
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GALA: Hot auction item sells for more than $200

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The hot item of the night went in our live auction and it was a handmade industrial copper table, Robertson said. It went for over $200, so it made more than its value. We were very happy. There
were little bidding wars going on. The organization also auctioned off things like a bicycle and a helicopter ride. This is one way for us to tell people what we do, how we do it and why we do what we do, Robert-
son said. This night was not unlike any other where we shared the stories and the need of the community. When people are living that close to the poverty line, any little thing can just blow them off track, no matter how well theyre doing. If theyre living pay-
check to paycheck, a car repair or a health concern or something as simple as a flat tire could prevent them from having the things they need. Were just trying to keep our neighbors (here), she said.
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The dangers of herding squirrels
n all my years of watching the standup comedy of Jerry Seinfeld, beginning in 1984, I believe the best joke he ever wrote was a relatively recent one, reflecting on being a father: A 2-year old is kind of like having a blender, but you dont have a top for it. This line ran through my head last week when, sitting innocently at my kitchen table, blatantly ignoring my unfinished taxes and browsing Facebook, one of our cats suddenly leapt onto the fireplace screen, claws hooked through the metal mesh and, pulling the screen over on top of her, toppled from the brick hearth and onto the pine floor. The object of this drone attack an enormous squirrel, jumped out of the fireplace and, as an added insult to his feline predator, pounced on top of the screen. The cat still attached beneath, then in a frenzy to escape, began to careen around the open-floor plan of my house like a fur covered pin ball, two Jack Russells and the remaining three cats in hot and very vocal pursuit. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, they went, over the sofa, around the kitchen island until Rocky was clever
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enough to scramble up the banister and sit poised, tail twitching, atop the newel post on the stair landing, eyed greedily by our black and white cat, Tippy, who once, herself, had been a brazen immigrant here at The Funny Farm. I darted across the room and opened both the front door and the side French doors and pulled on my heavy, leather work gloves to try to herd the squirrel out of the house. As I approached him, speaking in low, soothing tones, he careened back down the banister, leapt onto the window pane, then the mantelpiece, sending picture frames crashing to the floor. Sensing the danger of sentimental keepsakes going the same way, I made the mistake of lunging for him, to grab his tail and fling him out the door. I managed to latch onto it and, in a
moment of self-preservation, he latched likewise onto my hand and sunk his nutcracking incisors through my gloves and into my index finger before scrambling out to freedom. Rabies, rabies, rabies....clanged through my brain. Great, I thought, after cursing aloud. Going directly to the bathroom, I cracked open a brand new bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide and stuck my finger into the neck, then rinsed repeatedly beneath the faucet. Rabies, rabies, rabies....I tried to stay calm as I returned to my computer and googled Rabies, then Rabies in SC, then, Death by Squirrel transmitted Rabies in humans. And, of course, like an idiot, posted a photo of my slightly punctured finger on Facebook. Get to the doctor! You need a rabies shot!! Antibiotics, STAT! And rabies!!! Tetanus booster and rabies, ASAP!! Going to the CDCs website, I read that there has never been a documented case of squirrel-to-human rabies in America, and posted that information.
Thats because everyone ever bitten by a squirrel probably got the rabies shots!!! Next morning, I called the county wild-animal bite extension. I was told it was highly unlikely I would ever develop rabies from a squirrel and, amazingly, it had been somehow determined that, as the disease spreads exceedingly slowly, the taller you are and the further away from your brain the bite is, the longer it takes the disease to spread. I could just kiss my ectomorph ancestors. I should be fine until sometime in 2037. I was also promised a return call by the wild-animal-bite-specialist-doctor. Ive yet to hear back... So, in the meantime, Ive decided to see if I can hunt down that squirrel just to observe. Shouldnt be hard to spot. Hell be the one with soot on his paws and a smug grin on his face.
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Divine appointments
Read Matthew 28:16-20
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AMANDA IRWIN Staff reporter
ay the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. -Romans 15:13 (NRSV) As I was having a blood test, the clinician noticed that we shared the same birthday. The she looked disheartened, as she
An ode to Benjamin
ve been playing with the idea of love in my head. Love at first sight is clich and, when mentioned, I assumed it was always in a romantic context only existing in movies. My convictions on love at first sight were shattered the second I met Benjamin, my nephew, for the first time Wednesday. Instantly, I fell in love with all 6 pounds and 15 ounces of him. When he looked at me I was changed. It didnt make sense, I didnt understand it, but I felt this unwavering need to protect him, teach him and let him know I would always be there. There are far more than 300 words worth Id like to tell him, but we have time and hes too young to understand. Nonetheless, this column is an ode to him. Benjamin, life sucks. The world is chaotic, messy, overwhelming, discouraging and unpredictable, but how you perceive the world changes everything. Be an optimist, be a dreamer and get your heart broken because you are more resilient than you realize. Believe in people and see the best in them no matter how many times they prove you wrong because everyone started off just as small, helpless and innocent as you, and then life happened. People can and will be cruel, but people are beautiful, loving, kind and caring as well. Build relationships that last a lifetime, but learn its OK to let go of the people you outgrow. Everyone in your life, however briefly some may stay, serves a purpose and will become part of you, so choose wisely. Take chances, make mistakes and dont let fears prevent you from trying. Know that when you fail, you learn, and when you fall you have an amazing family that will catch you every time. Change is inevitable; so welcome it with openness and acceptance. Dont be afraid to ask for help and be the first to offer a hand to others because sometimes we all need one. Above all, never forget you were loved at first sight and you can impact the world in immeasurable ways. You are limitless.
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than a horoscope, and he can make your dreams come true.
told me the days horoscope message for Pisces people like us: Dont expect all your dreams to come true. I had the impression she felt discouraged about more than her horoscope. Out of my mouth came the words, I dont really believe in horoscopes. God is much bigger than a horoscope, and he can make your dreams come true. I saw her face light up; she looked more hopeful. I had often prayed for opportunities for God to use me despite my timid nature. I felt encouraged that God had given me the words to reassure her and also the boldness to share them. We both were encouraged. I pray that she will come to know Jesus as her Savior and that she can put her hope and trust in him. Thought for the day: God gives us hope and wants us to share it with others. Prayer: Dear Lord, bring people across our path who are ready to hear about you, and give us boldness to witness for you.
EDITORIAL
National campaign helps support local programs

March for Meals is a national campaign with a local purpose. The Meals on Wheels Association of America designates the month of March to bring awareness to local Meals on Wheels programs and the great work they do year round. Greer Community Ministries (GCM) provides Meals on Wheels in the Greater Greer area, which includes Blue Ridge, Duncan, Lyman, Taylors and Wellford in both Greenville and Spartanburg counties. Every Monday through Friday volunteers come to 738 S. Line St. Ext. and help deliver more than 300 daily meals to people in the Greer community. The program provides senior citizens independence, dignity and self-respect because they can stay in their own homes knowing they will receive a nutritious meal. Often, this daily visit from a volunteer driver may be the only contact these homebound, elderly and disabled recipients have with the outside world. While delivering nutritious meals is the prime focus of the program, volunteers are also the ministrys eyes and ears in the community, and they often deliver more than food. In the last two months, several have offered a lifeline of help when they have gone by to deliver meals. On one occasion, a client was found to be without adequate heat during one of the coldest parts of the winter. The volunteer relayed the information to the ministry where staff members made phone calls and found a way to remedy the issue for the client. A few weeks later, another volunteer was alerted to a problem when a client responded to knocks on the door with cries for help. The client had fallen and was not anywhere near his emergency call button. He had been on the floor for a full eight hours. The volunteer called the emergency contact person and waited until help arrived. This week, March 17-21, is Champions Week in the March for Meals campaign. On Tuesday and Thursday, March 18 and 20, community leaders will help volunteers deliver meals to bring awareness to the program. Greer Mayor Rick Danner, Greer State Bank CEO George Bur-
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is the prime focus of the program, volunteers are the ministrys eyes and ears in the community and they often deliver more than food.
dette, Pastors Rick Ezell, Whitney Moss, Jammy Carson, Chris Dewease, Jeff Shirley and Larry Padgett have already signed up to participate. In 2013, GCMs Meals on Wheels program prepared and delivered more than 83,000 meals. Without a faithful group of volunteers committed to help feed those who cannot feed themselves, the mission could not continue. There is a consistent need for new and substitute drivers on the 20 daily routes. Routes take about an hour to complete. The rewards of driving and serving these clients are intangible, but can be felt each time volunteers place the Meals on Wheels magnet on their car and leave the parking lot to deliver. GCM, a part of the Greer community since 1972, provides these meals free of charge. The ministry relies on donations from individuals, churches and businesses to continue its mission to serve the hungry and needy in Greer. The staff works diligently to keep costs at $3 per meal. Feeding one person for a week costs $15 and $780 for the year. Greer Meals on Wheels is a vital community program that needs the commitment of able citizens throughout Greer. Support it by driving a route, purchasing meals or praying for the continued success of the program. The doors to the ministry are open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and visitors are welcome to see first-hand how the community is impacted because of Meals on Wheels.
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Q: I recently got a new job that will increase my income by $20,000 a year. Ive got $65,000 in debt, and Im trying to pay it off, so I know I need to adjust my budget. Do you have any suggestions for a situation like this? DR: Congratulations on your increased income! The first thing Id tell you is not to get used to any permanent luxuries while youre paying off debt. Go out and celebrate with a really nice dinner or something like that after you get your first paycheck. But dont go nuts or pick up any big, new stuff. The more you put toward debt, the faster it goes away. Ive been doing this financial thing for a lot of years, and the one thing Ive found that gets people out of debt is passion. I want you to be so passionate about getting out of debt that you dont even consider doing anything else until its all gone. Your thought process needs to be, Wow, I got a new job making more money. I can get out of debt even quicker! Again, Im okay with you adjusting a bit that first month and having a little fun to celebrate your good fortune. But after that, I want you to turn around and attack the debt with even more intensity than before. Way to go!
Ribbon cuttings set for local businesses

The Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce will hold ribbon cutting ceremonies for two local businesses this coming week. A celebration set to honor Spa Lenore, located at 120 Victoria St. in downtown Greer, will be held on Friday, March 21 at 11:30 a.m. Spa Lenore debuted in late February to accommodate those seeking to be pampered in a serene environment. The Spa is professionally staffed with licensed massage therapists, estheticians, cosmetologists and nail technicians. The company offers a wide array of services including but not limited to, body treatments, hydrotherapy treatments, massage therapy, facials, body waxing, hair care and nail care. Owner, Samantha Barksdale, has been a fixture in the Woodruff community since 2000, when she founded her first spa and forged both friendships and a business following. The Chamber will also hold a ribbon cutting at the Greer Athletic Club, located at 905 North Main
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Christy Blackwell, left to right, and Greg Sisk of Greer State Bank present Karen Salerno, Larry Copeland and Russell Ashmore of Taylors Free Medical Clinic with $5,000.
Greer State Bank donates $5,000 to medical clinic

Greer State Bank has long been a supporter of Taylors Free Medical Clinic, and the company made it evident last week, donating $5,000 to help expand the clinics services. Nearly 10 years ago, Greg Sisk, Taylors community executive and senior vice president of Greer State Bank, served on the original steering committee that began the clinic, and later served on the board of directors for six years. When we opened the branch nine years ago, we identified Taylors Free Medical Clinic as a community effort the bank wanted to be involved in, said Sisk. At Greer State Bank, we are community oriented, thus our vision is A Better Life For All. That is why we support the clinic, which is about making life better for all people in mind, body and spirit. We are proud to be a partner in the effort to expand the current facility in order to better serve the increasing demand for their services. Clinic officials said they were grateful for the donation. Greer State Bank has been an invaluable partner to us as we have journeyed from a vision to where we are today, said Karen Salerno, executive director of the medical clinic. Our relationship with Greg Sisk and Greer State Bank is an important asset to us. It is nice to work with a bank that is so rooted in the community and passionate about what we do. In addition to the donation of $5,000, Greer State Bank will be a partner at the Taylors Free Medical Clinic annual banquet, which will be held on Tuesday, April 29.
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Strom joins Greer State Bank

Greer State Bank recently welcomed Tim Strom as its new senior vice president and mortgage director. Strom joins the bank with more than 30 years of banking experience with expertise in all facets of residential mortgage lending from origination to servicing and residential construction/development lending. Stroms role will primarily consist of managing and growing the mortgage loan division while contributing on senior management committees. Greer State Bank takes pride in being the community bank of Greer. Because we strive to provide the best to our customers, having someone join our team with the background and experience that Tim does will certainly enhance our mortgage operations, said George Burdette, president and CEO of Greer State Bank. I believe Tim to be one of the most experienced mortgage bankers in the upstate and we are delighted he has chosen Greer State Bank. As a mentor to Clemson University College of Business and Behavioral Sciences, an IPTAY repreBank serves the greater Greer community with three branch offices and a fourth branch office in the Taylors community.
Giving a tenant mercy

Q: I own a one-bedroom condo that Im using as a rental property. The current tenants old agreement is up soon, but she signed a new lease less than a month ago and gave me a deposit, plus the first months rent. Just the other day, she called and wants to back out of the agreement. She said she discovered after she signed that her ex is having serious health problems, and she needs to move to help take care of their kids. What do you think I should do? DR: I own a bunch of rental properties, so I know for a fact that as a landlord you run into all kinds of situations. Some are more genuine than others. I would want some proof as to whats going on, but on the surface it sounds like shes got a valid reason for wanting to cancel the agreement. Basically, shes asking for your understanding and mercy. If it were me, and what shes said turned out to be true, Id try to lease the place to someone else as quickly as possible, and Id refund her the deposit plus any money it doesnt cost you in the process. In other words, if it took two weeks to find another tenant, then Id give back the deposit and two weeks rent. Of course, if shes in really bad shapeand youre on solid enough financial ground to withstand the blowyou could let her out of the agreement completely and move on to finding another tenant. You dont want to profit from someone whos genuinely struggling. But you have to look out for yourself and, if possible, try to break even. Regardless, I wouldnt take advantage of anyone whos truly going through hard times. Thats just not right.
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voltage testing at nuclear stations and cities. He was a member of LifeSong Church in Lyman. Mr. Cox served active duty in the Army and was a member of the Wellford Cemetery Association. In addition to his wife he is survived by his sister, Eleanor Bridwell; his brother, Rev. Roger Cox and his wife, Sherry; his sister-in law and her husband, Jan and Pat Robertson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Cox was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, June and Shirley Lamb; and his brother-in-law Marvin Peanut Bridwell. Visitation was 2-3 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Living Waters Funeral Home with the Memorial Service immediately following, officiated by Rev. Roger Cox. Interment was at Wellford Cemetery immediately following. Honorary pallbearers were the James F. Byrnes High School Class of 1957. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wellford Cemetery Association in care of: Mildred Ballenger, PO Box 96, Wellford, S.C. 29385. Online condolences may be left at www.livingwatersfh.com.
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p.m. until 3:45 p.m. at the church. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com.
S. Everett Phillips
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Sherman Everett Phillips, 92, formerly of 202 Goodjoin Road, Lyman, died March 12, 2014 at Windsor House. A native of Polk County, North Carolina, son of the late Luther and Pearl Adair Phillips, he was a decorated U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, the retired owner and operator of S.E. Phillips Service Company, and a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Catherine Phillips of Lyman; two daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and Laddie Harrison of Lyman, Robin and Ron Fields of Spartanburg; two brothers, Lewis Phillips of Mill Springs, N.C. and Glenn Phillips of Forest City, N.C.; three sisters, Kathleen Tucker of Mill Springs, N.C., Ethel Trotter of Dallas, NC, and Myrtle Smith of Greenville; four grandchildren and their spouses, Hal and Amanda Harrison, Caroline and Jason McMillan, Rebeccah Fields, and Ronnie Fields. Mr. Phillips was predeceased by four brothers, Clyde Phillips, Ernest Phillips, Henry Phillips and Bob Phillips. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Friday at The Wood Mortuary, conducted by Rev. Steve Durham. Burial followed in Wood Memorial Park. Pallbearers were his sons-in-law and grandsons. Visitation was held 1011 a.m. Friday at The Wood Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, 419 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29302. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com.
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Our first weekend of spring will be a nice one with warm temperatures and a chance for showers. After a week of temperatures below normal, temperatures for the end of the week and the weekend will soar to above normal for the next several days. Afternoon highs will climb to the 60s and 70s with overnight lows in the low to upper 40s. By this weekend we will see temperatures climb to the low and middle 70s with a chance for rain on Saturday afternoon and dry on Sunday. Have a great weekend!
Elizabeth Mayfield Bruce

Elizabeth Mayfield Bruce, 101, born July 4, 1912, departed this earthly life on March 17, 2014, exactly 52 years after the death of her beloved husband, Miles Melvin Bruce, Sr. Elizabeth was born in Greer, S.C., daughter of the late Eula Alexander and Isham A. Mayfield. She graduated from Greer High School and Winthrop University, majoring in chemistry and biology. She taught school in Ware Shoals and Greer. She was a charter member of the Greer Music Club, enjoying playing organ, piano and handbells. She was honored by the National Federation of Music Clubs for 50 years of service in church music. She was active in Greer First Baptist Church, teaching Sunday school, playing piano for Senior Adult activities and playing handbells. She loved flowers and enjoyed her many camellias very much. She traveled extensively over the world. Mrs. Bruce is survived by two sons, Miles Melvin Bruce, Jr., and his wife Rebecca Dobson Bruce, and Curtis Allen Bruce, and his wife Agnes Dobson Bruce; six granddaughters, Sandra Bruce Bowlin and her husband, Edwin, Janet Marie Bruce, Erin Bruce Moncure and her husband, Rob, Allison Bruce Anderson and her husband, Luke, Amelia Bruce Zelnak and her husband, Brent, and Adele Bruce Shartzer and her husband, Adam; and eleven great-grandchildren, Bethany, Bruce and Brooke Bowlin, Caroline, Clayton and Knox Anderson, Lauren Ann, William and Catherine Zelnak and Jackson and Bennett Shartzer. The family is extremely grateful for the wonderful caring caregivers of Interim Healthcare and Interim Hospice, who attentively cared for our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother since 2005. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 2014 at The Wood Mortuary to be preceded by visitation at the mortuary at 1 p.m. Pallbearers will be Steve Dillard, Bill Bomar, Bruce Bowlin, Edwin Bowlin, Rob Moncure, Luke Anderson, Brent Zelnak and Adam Shartzer. Honorary escort will be the Sunshine Sunday school class. Interment will be at Hillcrest Memory Gardens following the service. Memorials are requested to be given to Greer First Baptist Church, 201 West Poinsett St., Greer, S.C. 29650. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com.
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John A. Mengel
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John Arthur Mengel, 82, of 108 Derby Trail, Greer, died March 17, 2014 at his home. A native of Syracuse, N.Y., son of the late John Stephen and Margaret Zigler Mengel, he was a retired employee of General Electric after 24 years of service and a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Surviving are his wife, Earlene Gosnell Mengel of the home; one daughter, Diane Emery of Greer and three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mr. Mengel was predeceased by his son, John E. Mengel. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Wood Mortuary, conducted by Rev. Jesus Ortez and Rev. Daniel Jones. Burial will follow in Wood Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Dennis Jones, Tony Jones, Charles Jones, Otis Gosnell, Chris Poston and Frank Guy. Visitation will be held 68 p.m. Wednesday at Wood Mortuary. The family is at the home. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com
Jewel O. Smith
Jewel Odom Smith, 92, of 100 Donnan Road, Taylors, died March 15, 2014 at National Health Care. A native of Greenville County, daughter of the late Bill and Nora Martin Odom, she was a retired employee of Tungsten Industries and a member of Fairview Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Myra Hammett Sunday School Class. Surviving are a daughter-in-law, Tamara Schultz Smith of Biloxi, Mississippi; a sister, Joyce O. Phillips of Taylors; five grandchildren, Madison Russo Smith of Biloxi, Mississippi, Candace Cox of Atlanta, Ga, Gina Finan of New York, N.Y., Benjamin Finan of Denver, Colo., and Kristin Finan of Austin, Texas; and two greatgrandchildren, Kona and Mirielle Badgley-Finan. Mrs. Smith was predeceased by a son, C.L. Smitty Smith III, one sister, Willidene O. Jones, three brothers, Mack Odom, B.J. Odom, and Wendy Odom. Visitation was held 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesday at The Wood Mortuary. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at The Wood Mortuary, conducted by Dr. Tom Burns. Burial followed in Woodlawn Memorial Park. The family is at the home. Memorials may be made to Greer Community Ministries, P.O. Box 1373, Greer, S.C. 29652. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com. Obituaries can be emailed to obits@greercitizen.com or dropped off at 317 Trade St. Deadline: noon Tuesday. Cost: $30; with photo $45.
economic well-being, according to its website. The initiative focuses on economic development, a community master plan, quality of life and communications. Cunningham said she wants to connect the parks, schools and libraries in Greer and to create a safe place for people to utilize alternative methods of travel, such as walking and bicycling. I think with the movement with health and wellness initiative, I think alternate transportation is certainly something that needs to be considered, she said. To apply for the grant a possible plan was developed for the proposal, according to Cunningham.
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Robbie McMahan Mitchell, 98, formerly of Jordan Road, Greer, died Monday, March 17, 2014 at White Oak in Tryon, N.C. Mrs. Mitchell was born in Ragland, Ala., daughter of the late Bill and Eula Barton McMahan, she was a homemaker and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters; Amelia Turner of Alderson, W.Va. and Karen Flowers of Greer, a brother: John McMahan of Atlanta, Ga., two sisters; Margaret Euri and Bonnie Ballard both of Atlanta, four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Mrs. Mitchell was predeceased by seven siblings, a grandson and a great grandson. Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Thursday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Greene officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 3
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ter. [People] can see the product on television but not the why behind it. We want them to be able to see Jesus. Its hard to go in-depth on television like we can in a book. Different friends began asking the girls when they would come out with their own book. Their parents have written two themselves 20 and Counting and A Love That Multiplies. Plus, the girls were receiving their own letters and emails from young girls about the standards portrayed by the Duggar family. God has allowed our family to be on television, said Jill. We have this opportunity to speak to younger girls, and we felt like we could encourage their parents as well to speak to their young daughters and encourage their sons. Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar only had 14 children when they were approached 10 years ago by The Discovery Channel to allow their family to be filmed for a documentary. After five documentaries, the family was asked if they would consider doing a television series. When they came and asked us to do a documentary, our parents agreed as long as they promised they wouldnt take out our faith. They said it was our story to tell, said Jessa Duggar, a 21-years-old and the third Duggar daughter. We view it as a ministry. We are letting people see that we are setting the Bible as the manuscript for our lives. Although there is no specific chapter in the book about having a relationship with God, the girls clearly portray that God is their most important relationship. All four girls began a personal relationship with God when they were in their early teens and feel it merges into all other relationships. The confidence they put in that relationship helps them combat any criticism or negativity brought on by critics of their show. Accept the girl in your mirror, said Jill. Dont put all your trust in those other people. While the girls all still live at home, they all have their own jobs and ministries. The family very rarely has everyone at home all at once. Some of the children have even started their own businesses. The whole family has found ways to help in their community from serving as volunteer firefighters to campaigning for local and national politicians like Rick Santorum. Jill and Jana didnt let the fact that they are women keep them from becoming firefighters, although they let the male firefighters handle any major fires. There were certain classes we had to take, and we wanted to serve our community, said Jill. It was a really good experience that reaffirmed our perspective. We saw the medical side of people making the wrong choices with drugs and alcohol. Jill is also currently working toward a degree in midwifery and is looking forward to becoming nationally certified. Jana, the oldest Duggar daughter, also enjoys helping with childbirths, but her main focus has become Journey to the Heart, a counseling program for young ladies set in a camp in Michigan. We counsel young ladies through heart conditions and attitudes, said Jana, a 24-years-old. Its basically a Bible study that you go through, getting alone with just you and the Lord. Jinger, a 20-years-old, has found her passion in working with a prison ministry with both juveniles and women. Janas ministry has overlapped into Jingers ministry, and the two have worked sideby-side. The prison ministry takes volunteers from all over the country and offers seminars to help them in the ministry. When I first went, I was really concerned, said Jinger. Many of these women [I counsel] are lifers. But I love the prison
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Duggar daughters hold local book signing

BY KATIE CRUICE SMITH FOR THE GREER CITIZEN Growing up with just one sibling can sometimes seem too much, so imagine what it must be like to have 18 brothers and sisters. For Jana, Jill, Jessa and Jinger Duggar, having that many siblings is just part of the life they know and love, and millions of viewers tune into The Learning Channel (TLC) each week to watch the antics of this ever-growing family on their hit show 19 Kids and Counting. Growing up on television has definitely put the Duggar family in the spotlight, and they are bombarded each week with letters from around the world asking them questions about their dress standards, dating (or courting, as they call it), family values and faith. So the four eldest Duggar daughters decided it was time to write a book to answer these questions in-depth. Fans of the show waited anxiously on Saturday evening at Christian Supply, located at 1600 John B. White, Sr. Blvd., Spartanburg, to meet most of the family and to get their books signed by the authors. The family then spent Sunday at Anderson Mill Road Baptist Church before heading to Chattanooga, Tenn. for the next book signing. Growing Up Duggar: Its All About Relationships takes a deeper look at relationships with self, parents, siblings, friends, guys, culture, country and the world from a biblical standpoint. At the beginning of the book, the girls point out that, while the overall theme of their book is about relationships, the foundation for all our relationships with people...is our relationship with God. We felt that this was the opportune time just out of our teen years to write a book to provide more in-depth answers and to share the principles we live by, said Jill Duggar, a 22-years-old and the second oldest Duggar daugh-
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Jessa, Jana, Jill and Jinger Duggar, left to right, visited Christian Supply in Spartanburg last weekend with most of the Duggar family to sign their new book, Growing Up Duggar.
ministry. Jessa has helped with the bookkeeping for the family, but recently her attention has been busy elsewhere. On this eighth season of 19 Kids and Counting, Jessas courtship with Ben Seewald, whom she has been courting for six months, is a major focus. In fact, the girls address courting in their book, showing the benefits of being intentional with their lives even when it comes to boyfriends. I know its not just me in my relationship here, said Jessa. There are a lot of young girls watching me, and I want to be a good example. In the book, the girls also discuss the issues their mother faced as a teenage girl most importantly revealing an eating disorder she had before she committed her life to following Christ. As we were writing the book, she (Mom) thought that itd be good to put it in, said Jill. It fit perfectly. But our parents help us to not focus on the outward but on the inward character. Each of the girls has dealt with their own insecurities, which is made more difficult being in the public eye. Throughout the book, the girls give examples of how they have struggled with their own relationships with self. Ironically, this television family does not watch television, nor do they have any type of social media accounts (apart from the shows Facebook page). This helps the family resist listening to negative comments from critics. We dont Google our name, said Jill. We put our faith and trust in God. We answer to Him and Him alone. The girls also look to their relationships with their siblings. The girls claim they are truly the best of friends, and almost their entire family has been traveling with them to help promote their
book. After their book tour, the Duggar family plans to head back home for their next adventure whatever it may be. They have already pretty much completed filming for season eight of their television show, which they promise holds lots of surprises for their viewers. And many people have started asking when their brothers will write a book, too (although nothing is currently in the works). It was well worth writing the book together, said Jill. The time is now for us to invest in others lives. We hope that there will be more seasons [of our show] to come, but we are just taking it day-byday. Growing Up Duggar is now available in stores or online. The eighth season of 19 Kids and Counting premiers on April 1 at 9 p.m. on TLC. For more information, visit their website at duggarfamily.com.
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Community invited April 5
BY KATIE CRUICE SMITH FOR THE GREER CITIZEN Spring is finally in the air and many people are looking forward to doing activities outside as the weather gets warmer. On Saturday, April 5, Springwell Church will be hosting a spring carnival from 2-4 p.m. that will be free for all ages in the community. This is our third year doing the carnival, said Kristine Burgeson, who is the childrens director at the church. We are opening this up to the community to give them something to do with the whole family. There will be free food available, including drinks, cotton candy, chips and other carnival goodies. There will also be games, such as Wipe Out and an obstacle course, as well as bounce houses for the children. People from the church volunteer to help, but the church also hires a company that handles the entire event. The event is hosted by the Springwell childrens ministry. This event gives [people] a good experience of what our church is about, said Burgeson. Were genuinely honest and lov-
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Celebrate March Madness is on the calendar for the Golden Hearts at Laurendas Restaurant in Greer at 6 p.m. on March 27. ABC seniors meet April 8 at 6 p.m. in the CLC for Breakfast at Supper. The guest for this meeting will be The Cornerstones. The Golden Hearts are traveling to Charleston for a day trip on April 14. Some seniors may walk the bridge from Charleston to Mount Pleasant. The group plans to have lunch in Mount Pleasant. On April 24, the senior adults will go out to eat for the evening meal at Silver Bay Seafood Restaurant in Simpsonville.
The Bread of Life Food Pantry at Ebenezer Welcome Baptist Church, 4005 Highway 414, Landrum, is open on Thursdays from 2-4 p.m. The pantry is open to families in need of assistance. Photo ID is required. For more information, call 895-1461.
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by the worship service at 10 a.m. each Sunday. For more information, call 877-5876.
Fairview Baptist Church, 1300 Locust Hill Road, Greer, will host GriefShare, a support group led by Carol Allen, on the second Sunday of each month from 4:45 - 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Carol Allen at 2926008.
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New Beginnings Outreach Ministry will host a bible study entitled TNT Tuesday every other Tuesday (beginning Dec. 3) at 105 Marshland Lane, Greer. New Beginnings Outreach meets on Sundays at 611 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer, from 10-11:30 a.m. in the lower level of the strip mall across the street from Kia Dealership. Call 325-2714.
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routine patrol when he observed a brown Dodge traveling on North Main Street, and neither the driver nor the passenger were wearing a seatbelt. The officer initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and, as it began to pull over, the officer observed the passenger in the backseat (Guest) acting suspiciously. The officer approached the vehicle and received permission from the vehicles driver to search the car. A search of the vehicle yielded a Xanax pill in the wallet of Guest. He was arrested and transported to the Greer City Jail. Ronald Lee Finley Jr., 48, of 2102 N. 14 Highway, Greer, has been charged with possession of marijuana and a seatbelt violation. According to incident reports, an officer was on routine patrol when he observed a black Chevy truck traveling on S.C. Highway 14 occupied by a driver who was not wearing a seatbelt. The officer initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and its driver, Finley. Upon approaching Finley, the officer detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. The officer asked Finley to step out of the vehicle and then conducted a search on his person that yielded a small bag of marijuana. A search of the vehicle was also executed but nothing was found. Finley was arrested and transported to the Greer City Jail. Robert Odell Seay, 48, of 24 Bruce Road, Greenville, has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and being drunk in public. According to incident reports, an officer was on routine patrol when he observed a white male (Seay) walking down Trade Street, stumbling as he walked. The officer asked Seay to stop, but he refused and then dropped a sy-
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The Greenville County Sheriffs Office arrested and charged a former Shannon Forest Christian School teacher/baseball coach, who investigators say masturbated in front of and inappropriately touched a 12-year-old victim. Christopher Stuart Kay, 32, of 423 Jameswood Court, Greer has been charged with a lewd act on a minor and indecent exposure. According to the sheriffs office, they received a report on Feb. 7 that Kay inappropriately touched the student. Investigators with the crimes against childrens unit learned that Kay masturbated in front of the victim several times and, on one occasion, touched the victim in an attempt to sexually arouse the victim between August 2010 and June 2011. Kay was arrested last Friday. Investigators ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call Crime Stoppers at 23-CRIME.
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lance, investigators observed Vito Leccese, who was also a wanted fugitive, enter the house and then observed two vehicles (one driven by Joseph Leccese and the other driven by Bigby) arrive at the house. Joseph Leccese took possession of the package and left the scene. He was then pulled over by law enforcement and apprehended. Law enforcement then apprehended Vito Lecesse who surrendered after originally attempting to flee on foot. Bigby attempted to flee the scene in her vehicle, which her child was also inside of, but she was also eventually apprehended. While officers were securing the house, they located Smith who was hiding in the garage. He was also apprehended. A search warrant of the residence was obtained and the search yielded 6,148.8 grams of marijuana, 798 grams of cocaine, $4,000 and a box of an unknown substance in an explosive container. A search of Vito Lecceses person yielded $1,047 and search of Bigbys person yielded two plastic bags of cocaine. All four suspects were arrested and transported to The Spartanburg County Detention Center. (Note: All information contained in the following blotter was taken directly from the official incident reports filed by the Greer Police Department or The Spartanburg County Sheriffs Office or The Greenville County Sheriffs Office. All suspects are to be considered innocent until proven guilty in the court of law.)
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small green zip lock bag containing a white powder residue. Pittman told the officer the bag had at one time contained some meth. The driver of the vehicle gave the officer consent to search the vehicle, which yielded two joints of marijuana. Pittman confirmed the joints belonged to him. Pittman was arrested and transported to the Greer City Jail. The driver of the vehicle was issued a citation for speeding and then released.
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ringe on the ground. Seay then stopped and told the officer he had used the syringe to inject roxicodone. The officer observed Seays eyes to be red and watery. He then told the officer he had done spice earlier in the day and told the officer that was why he was high. Seay was arrested and transported to the Greer City Jail. Ralph Leon Pittman Jr., 48, 1703 W. Parker Road, Greenville, has been charged with simple possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and three failure to appear warrants. According to incident reports, an officer was con-
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ducting moving radar near West Poinsett Street when he observed a white Chevy truck traveling 51 miles per hour in a 35 miles per hour zone. The officer initiated a traffic stop on the truck. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer asked both the driver and the passenger for their IDs. The passenger (Pittman) did not have his ID, but gave the officer his name. The officer ran his name through the system and found he had three active warrants with the Greenville County Sheriffs Office for failure to appear. Pittman was ordered out of the vehicle and a search of his person yielded a pill container on his keychain that contained a
The Spartanburg County Sheriffs Office arrested four people last week on drug trafficking charges after investigators with narcotics unit intercepted 946 grams of marijuana and made a controlled delivery of the package to a Lyman address. Vito Joseph Leccese, 32, and Zachary Arnold Smith, 32, both of 219 Sugar Tree Court, Lyman, have each been charged with trafficking 10 or more pounds of marijuana. Jessica Reece Bigby, 32, of 101 Sadler Way, Greenville, has been charged with drug distribution charges and unlawful neglect of a child. Joseph Michael Leccese, 29, of 21 Lullwater Road, Greenville, has been charged with drug distribution charges. According to incident reports, investigators with the Narcotics Unit intercepted a package containing 946 grams of marijuana at an address on John Dodd Road. The controlled delivery was then made to 219 Sugar Tree Court, Lyman, where police conducted surveillance on the package. During their surveil-
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Yolanda Joann Ballenger, 34, of 110 Sunnyside Circle, Greer, has been charged with malicious damage. According to incident reports, an officer was dispatched to Walmart on East Wade Hampton Boulevard in reference to a group of individuals fighting in the parking lot. Upon arrival the officer observed approximately 10 females standing in the parking lot yelling and cursing at each other. The officer spoke with the victim, who stated she was at Walmart with a group of girls when Ballenger and several other girls confronted them. The victim told the officer the conflict occurred in reference to a guy she was currently dating who had been in a previous relationship with one of Ballingers family members. The two parties began arguing in the parking lot and Ballenger then broke out the rear window of the victims car. Ballenger was arrested and transported to the Greer City Jail.
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State government should stay out of college curriculum
n Ray Bradburys 1953 novel, Fahrenheit 451, a futuristic government tries to insure the contentment and complicity of its citizens by burning every book out of existence. Written at the height of the Red Scare, the work was an indictment of Americas use of paranoia to censor dissenting beliefs. It was an era when McCarthyism, the Hollywood black list and J. Edgar Hoover showed to what extremes Uncle Sam could go under the auspices of fighting communism. Sixty years after its publication, Bradburys book remains cautionary and relevant. Unfortunately, we were reminded just how relevant last week at the South Carolina State House, where lawmakers fought about what literature and content should be allowed in our states public colleges. Specifically, representatives spent much of last week arguing the politics of books with gay themes. On Tuesday, the House voted by a nearly 2-1 margin to penalize two state institutions for assigning gay-themed books. With that vote, the state will deduct $52,000 from the College of Charleston for assigning the book Fun Home to incoming freshmen, and another $17,000 from USC-Upstate for using Out Loud: The Best of Rainbow Radio in its curriculum.
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Published in 2006, Fun Home is a memoir by lesbian author Alison Bechdel. Its been universally lauded by critics, and the New York Times and Publishers Weekly named it one of the ten best books of the year. Out Loud, meanwhile, is more local. Published by Spartanburgs Hub City Press, it tells the true-story of the states first gay and lesbian radio show. It was written by Rev. Candace ChellewHodge, an assistant minister in Columbia, and Ed Madden, an English professor at USC. Both are well-respected gay rights activists. South Carolina has a lot of things wrong with it. Our high schools are poor, our crime rates high and our economic prospects remain troubling. With so many pressing concerns at hand, its ridiculous that our legislators would spend two days debating the merits and drawbacks of two books when determining our budget. Their overriding concern with these books shows a gross misappropriation of priorities.
Second of all, it is not the governments place to choose or regulate curriculum. College faculty and administration are far better qualified to handle these tasks. Congress wouldnt tell SLED (South Carolina Law Enforcement Division) how to handle an investigation or the Department of Natural Resources how to manage the coyote population. Likewise, its not their place to tell schools what to teach. Thirdly, it is clear that state representatives are using the gay book debate as an opportunity to play politics and assert agendas. In a state where conservatism is widely favored, lawmakers saw this debate as an opportunity to oppose same-sex unions by censoring the work of gay authors. Reading and studying books like Fun Home and Out Loud is not going to make anyone gay. It is intended merely to introduce students to an important episode in the history of American literature. The professors and administrators at our states universities have spent many years studying these works and deciding whats best for their students. It is not the job of the government, or anyone else with a political agenda, to overrule their expertise. wbuchheit@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
vestment, generating 400 new jobs and completing 150 business retention calls. Our goals are very aggressive I believe, appropriately so. I think that history has proven that were in a great position to compete. Deaton said. Councilman Jay Arrowood said he was concerned with the state roadways in disrepair deterring businesses from the Greer area. The transportation infrastructure is an initial eliminating factor in every request for information, Deaton said. We certainly have folks who decide to come, not come, based upon the roads. I think that were not the only community with products. Were certainly not the only area with products. I think though there are differentiators for us here in Greer that tend to win the day, he said. Those differentiators are we have the ability to provide great utilities, great capacity, great developer reliability on all four utilities. I think that planning and zoning in the City of Greer limits is a great differentiator for us it gives our prospects a great deal of comfort and reliability. I think that the actions of council, the way that this group goes about its business in a professional manner is a differentiator for us. Mayor Rick Danner gave special recognition to the American Red Cross when he presented a proclamation for American Red Cross Month. March is American Red Cross Month, a special time to recognize and thank our every day heroes, those who reach out to help their neighbors when they are need, and whereas American Red Cross heroes are on the frontlines every day, they volunteer their time, give blood, give lifesaving courses or provide financial donations to help those in need, Danner said. We dedicate this month
of March to all who support the American Red Cross mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering the face of emergencies, he said. Our community depends on the American Red Cross, which relies on donations of time, money and blood to fulfill its humanitarian mission. For the Red Cross, the need never goes away. The incidents of disasters just continue to increase, said John Wareham, American Red Cross chief public affairs officer for the Upstate. Wareham said until a few months ago, volunteers were responding to an average of two disasters a day across the region of Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina, but this has increased now to three disasters a day. So weve had over 200 disasters in the last two months effecting over 600 people, and we couldnt do it without the volunteers this proclamation is re-
ally for them, he said. To donate, volunteer or give blood, contact the American Red Cross at 271-8222 or visit redcross. org/sc/nc. City Administrator Ed Driggers said Greer is proactively working toward standardizing business applications as part of a statewide effort to encourage businesses in the state. Across the state of South Carolina there is an effort to standardize the business license application that many businesses will see, and one of the things that we find here in our Greer community is that people who do business with us do tend to do business across the state. So were very proud to be one of the leading municipalities in that effort, Driggers said. The next regularly scheduled Greer City Council meeting will be held March 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Greer City Hall. abradford@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
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Rebels give Lane coaching nod

Leaves Woodruff position
BY BILLY CANNADA SPORTS EDITOR The Byrnes community will not have to spend much time getting to know its new head football coach. The Rebels welcomed in a familiar face this week as Brian Lane, a former Byrnes football player and assistant coach, was chosen to captain the ship. Im so excited, Lane said. Its just a blessing. Lane returns to Duncan after six years as the head coach of Woodruff High, where he earned 56 wins. When coach (Bobby) Bentley left, it seemed like everybody was kind of pointing in my direction, Lane said. It was just an opportunity that came open. Bentley parted ways with the Rebels earlier this month to pursue a coaching job at Auburn University. Lane said he will have some big shoes to fill. Its so overwhelming sometimes to think that Im going to be standing on the sidelines in the place of these great guys that represented Byrnes in a great way, Lane said. These guys were able to take Byrnes to a level. They got us going to a level. What coach Bentley and those other guys did, I want to continue that path. Lane said his coaching career seems to have come full circle. I feel like this is full circle, Lane said. Its rare in life that you can
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Brian Lane was introduced as the new Byrnes football coach on Monday afternoon. He returns to the Rebels after six seasons with Woodruff.
go from being a player in the system, being a coach in the system, taking what youve learned to another place and implementing it at that place and having success and then coming back to the place that you started from. Man, I love this place. Im proud to be here. Leaving Woodruff, however, was no easy task. It was a very emotional morning, Lane said. There was some anger, but I understand that. I think most of them understood what was going on, but it was still tough. The new head coach has had plenty of support in his decision. Its been unbelievable how much support Ive received from this community and also the Woodruff community, Lane said. Its a blessing. Lane said he has no problem dealing with the pressure that comes with the job. Im going to do all my work for God and not for man. Thats all I can do, Lane said. The real pressure is trying to explain to my wife when Im up here at 12 oclock at night on a Sunday looking at Northwestern. Thats pressure right there. (God) didnt give me anything that Im not prepared to do here. Although Lane said he The system is what it is so Im just going to put my stamp on some things that Ive doneThis is still the spread and still what we do. Its going to be the same. Addressing the team, Lane said the program is going to continue to work hard. Theres going to be five things that yall are going to learn about what were going to be doing here. Discipline, effort, commitment, toughness and trust. These five things are whats going to take us to the next level, he said. billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
I feel like this is full

circle. Man, I love this place. Im proud to be here.
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intends to put his touch on the program, Byrnes fans should not expect a different look this season. When you come to the games on Friday, youre going to see very similar stuff, Lane said. Im going to put my twist on it.
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Area players shine in FCA all-star game

BY BILLY CANNADA SPORTS EDITOR Greers Matthew Moore and Eastsides Wesley Johnson led their team to a comeback win over Spartanburg during the annual Spartanburg vs. Greenville FCA All-Star Challenge last Saturday night. The two combined for 32 points on the evening, helping Greenville edge Spartanburg 133-130 in overtime. The win was capped as Carolinas Devonte Foster drilled a three-pointer at the buzzer, completing a 20-point comeback. The game nearly ended in regulation, as Greenville trailed 121-118, but Moore was fouled with less than a second remaining. After netting his first free throw, Moore missed the second one on purpose, and Travelers Rests Quez Fisher put the shot back to send the game into overtime. Kel Allen of Southside led Greenville with 21 points on the night. Spartanburgs Deebo Samuel was the most valuable player for Spartanburg, scoring 24 points in the loss. For the girls, Blue Ridges Ross Mathis recorded a notable outing, scoring 13 points in Greenvilles 7468 loss to Spartanburg. Greenville was led by Lindsay Lewis of Greenville High, who scored 16 points on the night. Mykell Sims of Dorman earned MVP honors for Spartanburg with 13 points of her own. billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
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Rebel senior Haleigh Davis is helping her team in its first varsity season. The Byrnes girls lacrosse squad is 1-4 on the year.
Byrnes LAX kicks off inaugural season

BY BILLY CANNADA SPORTS EDITOR In its first season as a varsity program, the Byrnes boys and girls lacrosse teams are hoping to establish a presence in a growing sport. Both teams began the season 1-4, but coaches say the interest is growing. The problem that we are having this year is the lack of skill level, boys coach David Segarra said. Most of the players have only played lacrosse for a little over a year. The team is playing against teams that have been playing lax for several seasons. The young guys are looking very promising. Both teams had a junior varsity program last season, but varsity play brings all new challenges. We definitely have athletes and talent, Segarra said. We have the potential to be a very good team in the future once we have players who have the skill and a few years of experience under their belt. Girls coach Marissa Pesce said her team is slowly coming together. We have recruited a group of girls with incredible speed and athleticism, Pesce said. Our group consists of former basketball players, softball players, and competition cheerleaders. These girls understand the demands of a varsity program and SEE LAX | B3
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was a sophomore in high school. It was my lunch period and I was being tortured by the idea that the NCAA tournament had started without me. More importantly, my Tar Heels were playing and I was in school. Stuck. Its really quite cruel, starting the greatest sporting event of the calendar year during the middle of the day on a Thursday, causing basketball fans like myself to suffer through the pain of the unknown. I didnt have a cell phone in 10th grade, so live updates from my jean pocket were not available. I was in the worst situation a college basketball junkie could be in. But, there was hope. As I sat chowing down on my not-so-desirable lunch, looking at the paper bracket in front of me and wondering what sort of madness I was missing, a friend, who knew what I was going through, approached the table. Back then, I would have done anything to get out of school for that Thursday and Friday. I would attempt to fake sick (didnt work), I would oversleep (that really didnt work), or I would miraculously miss my bus (that just made my Dad yell). That year, I decided not to give it a try, knowing my success rate would be quite low. My friend, however, was about to save the day. With a quick glance in my direction, he signaled for me to follow him. Out of curiosity, I obeyed. Now, it was well known throughout the school all classrooms came equipped with cable television. On days such as these, students would exhaust every effort to get the teacher to turn them on, agreeing to do double the amount of normal work if the educator would allow the class to watch basketball. It never worked. Those televisions were good for nothing. I never understood why the school paid a cable bill for a service it never used (Im convinced it was to torment us). My friend led me down the hallway, which was deserted territory during lunch. I knew something had to be up. We approached a locked door where my computer class had been held a few hours earlier. My friend gave the door three slow knocks and was met by another student, who was already in the abandoned room. There was no teacher, but it was clear my two buddies had gotten her permission to occupy the room. In the room was a glorious sight. Several chairs sitting in front of the television showing North Carolina play its first round opponent. My eyes lit up. I started to ask how they accomplished such a feat, but it didnt matter. The tournament was on. The greatest weekend in sports was just getting started. As you gear up for another year of March Madness, take time to throw an assist to the sports fan in your life. Shoot updates to your friend thats stuck at work, let your kid stay home from school or simply be the teacher that turns the television on for the class. Times like these are about priorities, and for most sports fans, this is the most wonderful time of the year.
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Eastside soccer earns wins over Paideia

BY CHIP CHANNELL FOR THe GReeR CITIZeN The top-ranked Eastside boys soccer team defeated Paideia in a tight 4-3 match at Furman University over the weekend. The game, Eastsides final preseason match, was fast-paced right from the start. We wanted to come out and make a statement, said captain Connor Donohue. Donohue and his teammates sent the message, consistently fighting for the ball, and pushing to attack on offense. An early goal put the Eagles on top 1-0, but Paideia tied the game on a breakaway goal. The teams went into the half deadlocked. Paideia came out in the second half with a strong offensive effort, scoring an early goal and taking a 2-1 lead. A strange sequence of events turned the tide of the game, however. After an interference call from the Paideia goalkeeper, Eastside was awarded a penalty kick, which Donohue netted, tying the game at two apiece. Less than a minute later, Donohue scored another goal, giving the Eagles a lead they never relinquished. An insurance goal was added later in the half, and the Paideia offense was unable to muster a comeback, only scoring near the end of the game.
We wanted to come
out and make a statement.
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Captain
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Blue Ridge is off to a 2-1 start in regular season play. The Tigers defeated Berea and St. Joseph, but fell to Eastside last week.
Blue Ridge hopes for early success

BY BILLY CANNADA SPORTs EDITOR Blue Ridge baseball coach Travis Henson said his team is fortunate to be 2-1 after a tough slate of games to open the season. The Tigers fell to Eastside, but defeated St. Joseph and Berea to work their way to a winning record early. To be 2-1 is a good position with the only loss being a 1-0 loss, but we did not play very well in any one of the three games, to be honest, Henson said. We certainly didnt play to our capabilities. Blue Ridge went 3-3 in preseason play, earning wins over Wade Hampton, Chapman and Powdersville. In the preseason, we were much better in probably all phases of the game, Henson said. I think the good news is that were 2-1 and, even in the ball game we lost, we had opportunities and should have won. Despite the slow start, Henson said his guys are working hard to improve. Were going to have to play much better and our guys are prepared to do that, Henson said. Weve had a great film session. We watched all three of those ball games and want to really bare down on what we need to do. We didnt play as well as we can, but even with that, we still have a couple of big wins.
Team captain Connor Hubbard, who did not play, said his teams chemistry looked better than it had at the beginning of the preseason. The Lady Eagles also saw success against Paideia, securing a 4-1 win. In the first half, the Eastside girls soccer squad fought Paideia in a standstill.
War, was how Coach Andy Robinson put it. In the second half of play, however, the Eagles took flight. Eastside pulled away from Paideia, scoring four goals in the second half, winning the match 4-1. Asheton Robinson scored two goals for the Eagles and Natalie Royarrds chipped in with a goal and three assists, as the Lady Eagles dominated the second half. Robinson said the team made some adjustments at halftime, and praised the work of the team. He said Royarrds was key in the win. She really created opportunities, he said. Robinson said his defense came in with a strong outing and said defenders Betsy Evatt and Hawley Agee smothered Paideias attacks. Paideia only managed one goal on a long shot that caught Eagles keeper Bianca Porras out of position. It was a rare defensive slip for an Eastside team that allowed little breathing room for Paideia.
We didnt play as well as we can, but even

with that, we still have a couple of big wins.
Travis Henson
Riverside baseball 2-0 in opening week

BY BILLY CANNADA SPORTs EDITOR The Riverside baseball team is off to a hot start, securing two key region wins to notch a 2-0 record in the first week on regular season play. The Warriors defeated Spartanburg and Boiling Springs, using defense and strong pitching to come out on top in both games. When we first started, it was kind of a big question mark because I wasnt sure how strong our pitching was going to be, Riverside coach Travis Pitman said. Weve gotten two very good outings. Theyve had good command. After a rocky preseason, Pitman said the team has gained some confidence. In the preseason, we had some games where we were really good and we had some games where we werent very sharp, Pitman said. I was starting to think this was going to be one of those years, but we put two together back-to-back and guys are starting to get a lot of confidence. Pitman said his team has all the makings of a great defense. Im a big defensive guy anyway in this years
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The Tigers will have to avoid playing from behind early, which Henson believes his team did on too many occasions last week. We have to do a better job of getting lead off outs, Henson said. When you let the leadoff man on, youre working from behind the entire inning. We had to throw from the stretch a lot, pitch ourselves out of jams. We battled from behind offensively and defensively all week long. These are some very correctable areas, he said. We can fix these things quickly and were going to have to do so to be successful. Blue Ridge will travel to Greenville this week before taking on Travelers Rest at home. Were looking at a very big week this week, Henson said. Greenville and Travelers Rest are two very big programs. Theyre highly regarded and highly ranked so were going to have to play much better this week.
Henson said the team will have its hands full against some of the regions best. Both teams won their district last year, Henson said. I watched both of them play each other last Thursday and Travelers Rest beat Greenville 5-4. Theyre both very well coached and very talented teams. In our region, everybodys really good so were going to have to play well. Its going to take our best effort all year long. Judging from the looks of the rest of the region, Blue Ridge should be in for a number of battles this season. Last week, everybody lost at home, Henson said. We lost to Eastside at home, but Eastside lost to Pickens at home. Greenville lost to Travelers Rest at home and Berea lost to us at home. Its just going to be a knock down, drag out every night. Billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
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Adam Acevedo delivers a pitch for the Warriors.

group of kids has really good chemistry, Pitman said. They all really compete. They buckle down and focus on the things that only we can control. Were not really focusing on anything outside of making plays and having a mindset of being very good defensively. Good defense, often times, depends on good fundamentals. Theyre in the strike zone and theyre doing the things they need to do to help us win, Pitman
said. Were 2-0 right now, which is fantastic. Pitman said his team has shown the ability to be resilient. We turned two double plays the other night to beat Boiling Springs, Pitman said. Its just stuff like that. Things you cant coach. Defensively, we go through fundamentals every practice. You can do that night and day, but its up to the players to get out there and execute and make those plays. They have to make it translate into a game situation. Riverside will face Byrnes this week, and Pitman said the team has to work to remain focused. The biggest thing right now is just trying to keep them reeled in, Pitman said. Theyve got a lot of confidence, but theres a fine line between cocky and confident. I want them to be confident, but within our region, there are no easy games. Everybody can play. Everybody can compete. Anybody can beat anybody on any given night. We have to come out and play every game. Theres no gimmes in our region, he said. Billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
March Madness: The 10 greatest moments since 2000
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. 2005s upsets For the first time since 1999, a 12, 13 and 14 seed all advanced into the second round. Bucknells upset of third seeded Kansas was the biggest surprise, but the most impressive run belonged to 12th seeded Wisconsin-Milwaukee, which made it to the Sweet 16 with wins over fourth seeded Oklahoma and fifth seeded Boston College. 9. The rise of the mid majors After many years of being NCAA whipping boys, unknown teams from smaller conferences began shaking up the March Madness landscape. Kent State, Gonzaga, George Mason, Virginia Commonwealth and Butler all gained national attention by making deep runs and establishing a new era of parity in the college basketball world. 8. Jim Boeheim and Roy Williams win first titles Two of college basketballs all-time greats finally went all the way after multiple Final Four
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runs. Boeheim utilized his match-up zone and super freshman Carmelo Anthony to cut down the nets in 2003. Williams, meanwhile, used exceptional talent and a fastbreak pace to run through the tournament in 2005 and 2009. 7. Hampton upsets Iowa State Down nine with seven minutes to play, the Hampton Pirates looked like another 15-seed blowout victim. Inconceivably, they never allowed another point, taking the lead on Tarvis Williams turnaround jumper with seven seconds to go. When the Cyclones missed a layup as time expired, the Hampton players and fans stormed the court, becoming the fourth 15-seed to advance to the second round. In
a clip that remains one of the seminal March Madness moments, Pirates big man David Johnson lifted his diminutive coach Steve Merfeld five feet in the air as he raised his fists in jubilation. 6. UCONN beats Duke again In 1999, Jim Calhouns Huskies beat Duke in one of the alltime great NCAA championships. In 2004, it looked like Coach K was to have his revenge. The top-seeded Devils led by eight with under three to go in the national semifinal, but Connecticut rode the shoulders of big man Emeka Okafor to an amazing 79-78 win. They went on to thump Georgia Tech in the championship game for Calhouns second title. He won his third and final championship by defeating Butler in 2011. 5. Stephen Curry goes wild In 2008, the Davidson sophomore guard led the Southern Conference in scoring, but he wouldnt become a household name until late March. In the first-round
game against Gonzaga, he knocked down eight of 10 three-point shots on his way to 40 points. In the second round, he led his team back from a 17point deficit, scoring 25 in the second half to beat No. 2 seed Georgetown. They lost a heartbreaker to eventual champ Kansas in the Sweet 16, but Currys 95-points and seventeen three-pointers in his teams improbable three-game run wont soon be forgotten. 4. Florida goes back-toback Early in his career, Gators coach Billy Donovan frequently fell victim to tournament upsets. But after half a decade of failing to reach the Sweet 16, Donovan reeled off an amazing streak, winning 10 straight en route to consecutive national championships. His boundless recruiting efforts were further cemented when three Gators (Joakim Noah, Al Horford and Cory Brewer) went in the first nine picks of the 2007 NBA draft. 3. Kevin Ware breaks leg
-- As far as non life-threatening sports injuries go, this one was as bad as it gets. Trying to block a shot in the regional final against Duke, Louisville guard Kevin Ware suffered a horrific leg injury, snapping his tibia in a compound break that made players and fans sick to their stomach. After a long delay, Ware was taken to the hospital. He had surgery and was back in a week to help his team cut down the nets in Atlanta after they won the national championship. 2. Marios miracle Never underestimate the significance of free throws. In 2008, Kansas trailed Memphis 60-51 with 2:12 left in the national championship game. At the charity stripe, the Tigers just couldnt seal the deal. They missed four of seven free throws, allowing Kansas to pull within three with 10.8 seconds left. In desperation, Jayhawks point guard Sherron Collins rushed the ball up the court, tripped and, before he went down, dished it
to guard Mario Chalmers at the top of the key. With All-American Derrick Rose in his face, Super Mario somehow drained the three, sending the game into overtime. The momentum was too much for the Tigers to tame, as Kansas outscored them by seven in the extra period to give coach Bill Self his first title. 1. George Masons run The Colonials were considered a bubble team after failing to win the 2006 Colonial Conference Tournament. Coach Jim Larranagas team started three seniors, however, and that experience and leadership helped them become the first 11-seed to make the Final Four. Their victims that March sound like a Whos Who of NCAA basketball history Michigan St, UNC, Wichita St and Connecticut. The game against the Huskies in the DC Regional final was one for the ages, as Mason blew a four-point lead with 10 seconds left in regulation only to win by two in overtime.
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lowed by Byrnes v. Wade Hampton at 7 p.m. This is the first professional/high school double-header in Fluor Field history. Throughout the games, the District Five teachers, support employees and Terrific Kids of the Year from each of the schools will be recognized in the stands and on the DriveVision. Participating faculty, students and staff will take part in the on-field, between inning entertainment and games. Special pre-game activities will include a Parade of Champions, led by the Byrnes High drum line, state finalist cheer team, committed college athletes, and SAC Youth Teams. Ceremonial first pitch, honorary captains, play ball Announcer and other pregame honorary roles will be filled by distinguished student leaders, faculty and staff. The Byrnes Singers will perform the National Anthem. Tickets are $7, and can be purchased by visiting or calling the Drive Box Office at 240-4528. a high level of high school or junior club volleyball experience. The NCAA signing day for mens volleyball is Wednesday, April 16. Prospective players can contact Dr. Battenfield at 977-2076 for more information. tional golf tournament has opened registration for the May 9 event at Greer Country Club. The 17th annual tournament benefits Greer Community Ministries. Golfers and sponsors should register online at DickBrooksHondaMOWgolf.com. For more information contact Hannah Rainwater, GCM events coordinator, 877-1937 or hrainwater@ gcminc.org.
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On Wednesday, April 23, the Greenville Drive is partnering with the Duncan community to host D5 night at Fluor Field. This is the third year Spartanburg District Five Schools has taken center stage in downtown Greenville, and representatives from all 12 of the districts schools will take part in the recognition and fun planned before and during the games. The Greenville Drive host the Ashville Tourists at 4 p.m. and will be fol-
D5 NIGHT PLANNED AT FLUOR FIELD
The North Greenville University mens volleyball team will host a final tryout for prospective players for the Crusaders first season Saturday, March 22 from 10 a.m.noon in Hayes Gymnasium on campus. Prospective players must have remaining eligibility within NCAA Division I athletics and should have
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Paris Mountain State Park will hold an amphibian conservation program and a Spring Hike to Reservoir Three on Saturday, March 22. To register, e-mail ctaylor@scprt.com, or call the office at (864) 244-5565.
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cles. Teams will compete against each other and will be officially timed. The cost to enter for a two-person team (Saturday only) is $100. A fourperson team is $140 and a JROTC team (this is for JROTC high school teams only) is $90. For more information, visit GoodwillMudRun.org.
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Registration is now open for the Goodwill Mud Run, presented by St. Francis Sports Medicine. The event will be held Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 7 a.m. and Sunday, April 13 at 4 p.m. The run will be 3.5 miles with 35 obsta-
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Local basketball coach Paul Lister is holding a basketball camp for girls, ages 6-10, each Monday night until April 7 at Greer First Baptist Church. The camp begins at 6 p.m. and is open to anyone who would like to participate. It is free for the public.
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CALENDAR
THURSDAY, MARCH 20
Baseball .......................................................... Greer @ Blue Ridge, 5 p.m Eastside @ Riverside, 6:30 p.m Girls Soccer ....................................................... Eastside @ Pickens, 6 p.m Blue Ridge @ Berea, 5:30 p.m Riverside @ Byrnes, 5:30 p.m Greer @ Travelers Rest, 5:30 p.m Boys Soccer ............................................. Greer @ Travelers Rest, 7:30 p.m Pickens @ Eastside, 7 p.m Blue Ridge @ Berea, 7:30 p.m Byrnes @ Riverside, 7 p.m Softball ........................................ Blue Ridge @ Travelers Rest, 5:30 p.m Greer @ Berea, 6 p.m
FRIDAY, MARCH 21
Boys Lacrosse ............................................. Dorman @ Riverside, 7:30 p.m St. Joseph @ Eastside, 7:30 p.m Girls Lacrosse ............................................. Dorman @ Riverside, 5:30 p.m Baseball .............................................................. Berea @ Greer, 6:30 p.m Travelers Rest @ Blue Ridge, 6 p.m Eastside @ Southside, 6:30 p.m Mauldin @ Riverside, 7:30 p.m Gaffney @ Byrnes, 7:30 p.m Softball .................................................................. Greer @ Byrnes, 5 p.m Boys Soccer...............................Greer @ Greer Middle College, 7:30 p.m Landrum @ Blue Ridge, 5 p.m
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The Greer baseball team has struggled in the early going, dropping games to Greenville and Travelers Rest last week. The Yellow Jackets are 2-5 on the season.
Jackets winless in region play

BY BILLY CANNADA SPORTS EDITOR The Greer baseball team has been in a number of games so far this season, but has been struggling to close them out. The Yellow Jackets began region play with an 0-2 record, recording a 73 loss to Greenville and a 7-3 loss to Travelers Rest last week. Were right there, Greer coach Bob Massullo said. Were 2-5 and weve been in every ball game but one of them up until late. Weve been leaving a lot of guys on base and were just not getting timely hits. Massullo said the base runners are there, but the RBIs are not. Our pitching has been doing a good job. Were not walking a lot of people, Massullo said. Were just not scoring runs. Although his team is young in experience, Massullo has seen some fight from his guys. Out of the seven games, we were leading or tied through four, Massullo said. Well leave some guys on base and have an untimely bat through, that opens the door for the other team. Were trying to get that batting order arranged where we can start scoring more runs. Were hitting decently, he said. Were not a powerhouse, homerun-type team, but were getting guys on base. Were moving them over, were just not scoring. The head coach said the lack of clutch hits could be due to a lack of confidence. You just have to do it, Massullo said. Theres nothing a coach can do to instill confidence, youve just got to do it. The kids are getting hits, just not at the right times. Despite the rough start, Massullo believes his team is making progress. Theyre coming along, Massullo said. I tell them on a daily basis that were not good yet, but were coming. Weve been in every game. Greer will face three more tough outings this week. Eastside is always one of the top teams in our conference, Massullo said. Berea is one of the teams we beat in that preseason tournament and Wade Hampton was good last year. Greer earned wins over Greer Middle College and Berea during a preseason tournament. Massullo his team will have little room for error going forward. With the kids Ive got, weve got to play a lot of small ball with backside hitting and smart base running, Massullo said. We cant make any errors and errors have been biting us on the butt. Weve got a lot of guys that are young to the varsity level and theyre playing, he said. Theyre doing what Im asking them to do and theyre trying to get better. As wet as weve been this year, we always hit. We can always swing a bat somewhere. billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
JV Baseball ............................................ Travelers Rest @ Eastside, 5 p.m Blue Ridge @ Greenville, 11 a.m Greer @ Berea, 11 a.m Softball ................................................................... Liberty @ Greer, noon Varsity Baseball .......................................Wade Hampton @ Greer, 6 p.m
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Baseball ....................................................... Chapman @ Greer, 7:30 p.m Boys Soccer......................................... Blue Ridge @ Greenville, 7:30 p.m Mauldin @ Riverside, 5:30 p.m Eastside @ Greer, 7:30 p.m Girls Soccer ...................................................... Eastside @ Greer, 5:30 p.m Gaffney @ Byrnes, 7 p.m Riverside @ Mauldin, 7 p.m Blue Ridge @ Greenville, 5:30 p.m
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Girls Lacrosse .................................... Spartanburg @ Riverside, 5:30 p.m Baseball ....................................................... Byrnes @ Mauldin, 7:30 p.m Southside @ Blue Ridge, 5:30 p.m Greer @ Pickens, 6:30 p.m Eastside @ Berea, 6 p.m Softball ..................................................... Riverside @ Gaffney, 5:30 p.m Southside @ Blue Ridge, 6 p.m Pickens @ Greer, 6 p.m Berea @ Eastside, 5:30 p.m Boys Golf .......................................... Dorman @ Riverside/Byrnes, 8 a.m Greer @ Clinton, 4:30 p.m Travelers Rest/Emerald @ Eastside, 4:30 p.m
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Baseball ........................................................ Byrnes @ Gaffney, 7:30 p.m Softball ....................................... Wade Hampton @ Riverside, 5:30 p.m Boys Soccer............................................... Woodruff @ Blue Ridge, 6 p.m
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are passionate about making history as a Byrnes lacrosse Rebel. Segarra said there are just so many things his players have not seen. Every game is a challenge for our team because each team we play has different strengths and weaknesses that we havent seen before, he said. A lot of our players lack the experience to overcome different teams strengths. Teams with returning starters and seniors will definitely be a huge challenge for us this year. The girls garnered their first win on March 4 against another first year program, St. Josephs, in a 7-6 overtime victory. We showed that we have the potential to produce offensively, which has been/will be our biggest obstacle this season, Pesce said. Pesce said the team will need to remain solid defensively in region play. I feel that our strength this season heavily relies on our defense and midfielders, she said. I anticipate the ball being on our defensive end in most of our games, so we devote most of our practice time
studying and crafting our defense. Pesces team, however, is still trying to nail down fundamentals. We dont waste time partner passing at practice to develop our sticks, she said. The game is fast-paced so we practice fast-paced, even if girls are missing catches or throwing the ball wide, we always have back-up balls to continue play. This is a weakness that does not concern me. All beginners need time to develop their stick skills. Lacrosse has become an increasingly popular sport in the Upstate, and Segarra said it will only continue to grow. Within the next couple years I think lacrosse will be just as big in popularity as other sports in high school, he said. The key to the growth will be in focusing on diversity, and schools providing the resources so students with little financial means wont be left out. As for this season, the goals for Byrnes are simple. We simply want to win for ourselves, our team, our school, and our community first, Pesce said. billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
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Tryon Arts & Crafts School features blacksmithing, jewelry making and more
Just a quick jaunt from Greer, on the other side of the state line, is home to the Tryon Arts and Crafts School. The school, founded in 1960, has weaving, jewelry making and blacksmithing, among many other arts and crafts. Students and instructors come across North and South Carolina come to try their hands at pottery, fused glass or woodworking. Walt Myers, an instructor and metal artist, has been a hobbyist since 1980. In a prior life, the blacksmiths did things of legitimate value, Myers joked. I was in and around the metal-working industry all my life, always with modern technology and this is 3,000 year-old technology, he said. Thats really one of the things I like about it. Jack Turner, a former microbiology professor at USC-Upstate, picked up the blacksmithing hobby after retiring. He calls the hobby his therapy. Ive always been interested in making things with my hands, Turner said. I took a course in this. It was great. There isnt another thing in this world where you can take a hot piece of metal and just beat the soup out
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of it all of your frustrations can go out. You can be fairly creative. The Tryon Arts and Crafts School is an Education Member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild. Jerry Perry, one of the schools co-president, got involved with pottery when he retired about five years ago. My wife is a potter and when I retired, I just decided I wanted to try something, Perry said. I found the school here, so I came down and got involved with pottery and found that hand-building was my forte as opposed foot-on-wheel. I really enjoy getting in there and creating something out of a slab of clay. You never know how its going to turn out. You start working with it and pretty soon it turns into something. Tryon Arts & Crafts also has a summer program for children. The Summer Sizzler Youth Art Camp MANDY FERGUSON | THE GREER CITIZEN is a five weeklong program for children Clockwise from top: Jerry Pospisil shows fused glass; Patti DArbanville makes jewelry; Walt Myer demonstrates his ages 10-14 and has blacksmithing skills and Don Silsbe weaves on an 8 shaft loom at the Tryon Arts & Crafts School. arts. SEE TRYON | B6
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BY KATIE JONES STAFF WRITER Dinner, live music and fundraising will come together soon, as the Gap Creek Singers hold their annual cabaret night. The fourth annual cabaret night starts at 6 p.m. March 29 in the fellowship hall at First Presbyterian, 100 School St. The group will perform jazz, spirituals, easy listening and songs from Broadway musicals. I wish everybody would come out and hear our group because the group is phenomenal. They are so good and work so hardI would love for people to come out and hear them, said Cheryl Dobson, Gap Creek Singers director. Even though theyve here for years, people dont always hear them, dont realize how wonderful they are. Theyre really a fantastic group. The Gap Creek Singers have given close to $30,000 in scholarships, mostly in $750-$1,000
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increments, said Luanne Baker, scholarship chairwoman. [It] isnt be much, but every little bit helps, she said. Seniors from Greer-area high schools (Blue Ridge, Byrnes, Eastside, Greer and Riverside high schools) who plan to pursue music in college are eligible. The four-person committee reviews tapes or videos of the applicants performances Every bit of money we raise goes to seniors that are going to college to major in music, Dobson said. There will also be a silent auction and door prizes. The group hopes to raise at least $3,000 for scholarships. $3,000 would be won-
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The Gap Creek Singers will hold their annual cabaret night, a scholarship fundraiser, at 6 p.m. March 29.
derful, Dobson said. The scholarships will be awarded in May. The Gap Creek Singers would like to have 200 people attend. The maximum that will fit at First Presbyterian. A dinner of salad, lasagna, spaghetti, rolls and
dessert will be catered by Laurendas Family Restaurant. And she makes the best desserts, Baker said. Boy, does she make desserts. Tickets cover the dinner and the show. We sing the whole time theyre eating, Baker said.
When they come in, its solid music. As soon as we get them served, we sing for probably about an hour. Tickets are $15 and are available at Laurendas Family Restaurant (300 S. Line St.), Salon 906 (906 N. Main St.) and The Epis-
copal Church of the Good Shepard (200 Cannon St.). Tickets are also available by calling Dobson at 349-3663. Donations are encouraged. kjones@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
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service fair. When I interviewed Freeman, he told me he was grateful to his teachers and advisors for giving him the opportunity to try this. Then theres Sam Brown, a 14 year-old leukemia survivor at Florence Chapel Middle. He shares his story to help raise awareness hes working to make the world a better place. Give kids a chance to get out of their comfort zones and usual routines and theyll surprise you by doing wonderful things. Ive also been getting to know the education superintendent candidates in preparation for the upcoming election. I am blown away by their optimism and ambition. Greenville County Schools has about 72,000 students and District Five Schools of Spartanburg has about 8,000 students. I cant imagine trying to address the needs of everyone. Lets say you have a big family four kids in school. Yes, they are the four most treasured people for you. And Im positive the teachers, coaches and administrators that know your family love your children like their own, but the district makes decisions for the other children. Your four are tiny fraction of the decision. So by all means, keep them home if you think its the safest option for your family. Dont complain for the sake of complaining. Ask yourself, will this matter in 10 years? Is there a threat of danger or do I just want my kid to be comfortable? Some candidates have expressed that theres too much federal or state government in local education. Certain decisions should be left to the districts. On one hand, I completely understand their point. Ideally, every student would receive an individualized education that suits their personality, interests and learning styles not everyone wants to grow up to be an engineer. As a society, we need more than engineers. On the other hand, I understand that all children need to graduate with certain knowledge and skills to function in society. Pretty much everyone needs to understand how our government works, how to handle personal finances, how to take care of themselves, how to find reliable information I could go on. If you take anything away from this column, I hope its this: Children are stronger than we give them credit for. They are capable of wonderful things if given the opportunity.
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Allison Danielle Mullins and Charles Maxie Duncan Price, of Greer, were married by the Rev. Betty Taylor, of Greer, during a 3 p.m. ceremony held at Duncan Memorial Holiness Church in Greer on Nov. 2, 2013. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Mullins, of Greer, and Mrs. Mary Ann K. Mullins, of Athens, Ga. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Margaret Kirkhart, of Athens, Ga., the late Mr. Charles T. Kirkhart, Mrs. Vivian Bruce, of Greer, the late Kent Bruce, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mullins, of Greer. A 2006 graduate of Greer High School, she is employed by the Greenville Health System. Mr. Price is the son of Charles and Lora D. Price, of Greer, and grandson of the late Reverends Walter E. and Necie Mae Duncan, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Homer R. Price, Sr. A 2000 graduate of Blue Ridge High School and North Greenville University, he is employed by the Greenville County Library System. Given in marriage by her parents, the bride chose a chiffon over satin gown in an A-lined style for her wedding. The split front bodice with capped sleeves was decorated with silver embroidery and crystals, which continued onto the skirt and chapel-length train. To finish her ensemble she wore a veil of tulle which fell to finger-tip length edged in satin and enhanced by crystals and rhinestones. The bridal bouquet of fresh red roses was gathered and tied by satin ribbon. Attending the bride were her sister, Mrs. Jessica Mitchell, as her matron of honor, and bridesmaids, Mrs. Joanie Morgan, Mrs. Aura-Leigh Jenkins, cousin of the bride, Mrs. Lauren Tapp, sister-in-law of the bride, and Miss Hannah Clark. Their short chiffon dresses in cocoa brown, were worn in various styles, blended together by apple red sashes. They carried nosegays of silk flowers in fall shades. Miss Ella Tapp and Miss March Mitchell, nieces of the bride, as flower girls, were attired in white dresses with complementing apple red sashes. Miss Melody Mitchell, as the couples ring bearer, joined the attendants in an apple red dress decorated by red sequins. Mr. Ross Howell, as best man, was joined by groomsmen, Mr. Daniel Pitts, A1C Benson Ray USAF, and Mr. Josh Tapp and Mr. Jamie Tapp, brothers of the bride. Wedding music was provided by Mr. David Turner, pianist, and Mr. Jordan Galvarino, cellist. Ceremonial prayer was given by John L. Duncan, uncle of the groom. Upon their return from a wedding trip to the mountains, the couple is at home in Greer.
ve been here at The Greer Citizen now for almost six months. Covering education has been a truly fascinating experience. I have a few observations. They might not be too popular with everyone. During the first snow/ ice/wintery mix issue, I was absolutely stunned by the number of complaints on the Greenville County Schools Facebook page. People complained about how ridiculous it was to cancel school. People complained about the fact that school wasnt canceled quickly enough. People complained that the delays werent long enough. People saying they didnt care about the districts decision, that they were keeping their kids home. People complained about the buses not having heat. Last I checked, the buses dont have seatbelts either. I rode the bus during sixth and seventh grade in Greenville. Do you remember how much fun riding the bus was? No seatbelts, hanging out with friends, open windows it was great fun for a 12 year-old.
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hypothetical children to be able to handle challenges and unpleasantness. I dont want these hypothetical kids to melt down or otherwise panic...
I dont remember being too cold on the bus, between a coat and the heat from the kids. This being South Carolina, though, I do remember the bus reaching approximately a million degrees between the weather and the fact that a bus is metal and filled with dozens of 98.6 degree bodies. I walked or rode my bike to and from school for most of elementary school. Im sure it was miserable some of the time, but when I look back I remember goofing around with my brother and neighbors, telling my mom about my day, that sort of thing. I dont have children of my own, so some folks may write this off as ignorant, that Ill change my tune once I become a parent. But let me go on record to say that its OK for children to be uncomfortable once in a while. I want my hypothetical children to be able to handle challenges and unpleasantness. I dont want these hypothetical kids to melt down or otherwise panic in the face of adversity. Im not saying put your child in danger or otherwise in harms way. If little Johnny or Sally is cold for the half-hour bus ride or doesnt get lunch until 1 p.m. instead of the usual noon, I promise it will be OK. Theyll survive. It wont scar them. In fact, when given a little freedom, kids can do great things. A while ago, I did a story on Riverside High student Dan Freeman resurrecting the
Jack Turner shows off his blacksmithing skills at Tryon Arts and Crafts School.
TRYON: Hot Tea exhibit runs through April 18

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Theyll spend a whole week doing different types of crafts, from glass to painting to music-making, that type of thing, said Jerry Pospisil, a metal, fused glass and stained glass artist who serves on the schools board of directors. The Tryon Arts and Crafts School currently has a Hot Tea exhibit, with several teapots and tea-related items, which runs through April 18. Robin A. Edgar, author of In My Mothers Kitchen, will speak at a reception at 2 p.m. March 29 at the school for the
Hot Tea exhibit for $15. Refreshments will be served. Tryon Arts and Crafts also has a summer program for children. The Summer Sizzler Youth Art Camp is a five-week program for children ages 10-15. The school also has an outdoor festival, a juried event, in October. More information, including class schedules, is available at TryonArtsandCrafts.org. The school is located at 373 Harmon Field Road in Tryon, North Carolina. kjones@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
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Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the installation and dedication of the Hartness Organ at Furman, Charles Tompkins and the Furman University Chamber Choir will present a recital at 8 p.m. March 20 in the Charles E. Daniel Memorial Chapel on campus. The recital is open to the public and marks the first in a year-long series of events commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Hartness Organ at Furman. A Sound Quality Series program, tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for students. The Hartness Organ was given in 2004 by the late Tom and Edna Hartness in honor of Bobby and Becky Berry Hartness. For more information about the recital, contact the Furman University Music Department at 2942086. Tickets may be ordered by calling the same number, or purchased online at www2.furman. edu/academics/music/ ConcertsandEvents/Pages/MusicTickets.aspx.
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The Greer Opry House at 107 Cannon St. presents Classic Country Band with Ed Burrell on Saturdays at 8 p.m. Admission is $9 per person. Free line dancing from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. No alcohol, smoking or outside food and drink. Family entertainment. Visit greeropryhouse.5u. com.
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47 Ronin (PG-13) -- After their master is betrayed and forced to commit suicide, 47 samurai warriors vow to get revenge. Kai (Keanu Reeves) is a halfbreed who will somehow play an instrumental role in vanquishing the supernatural evil that awaits the ronin. Set in a dour and mystical version of feudal Japan, the titular warriors must do battle with a sly sorceress (Rinko Kikuchi) and a limping plot. Really, for an actionadventure story about revenge and shape-shifting monsters, this film is kind of a bummer. None of the samurai get to be threedimensional characters. Reeves looks committed to his role as the honorbound servant, but even he seems like hed rather be in a different movie. The Bag Man (R) - Jack (John Cusack) is a hitman with a simple task: pick up a bag, take it to a seedy hotel in the middle of nowhere, and wait for his boss to come pick it up. Oh, and do not look in the bag, under any circumstances. Things go awry from the start, and Jack arrives at the creepy hotel with a body in his trunk and a bullet hole in his hand. A steady trickle of bizarre characters appear as the body count piles up. Robert De Niro plays Dragna, the crime boss who tends to blather on with pseudo-philosophical nonsense. With a script this full of weirdness and unearned violence, you really get the idea that Cusack and De Niro werent interested in the project for its artistic merits. Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (PG-13) -Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) and his crack news team return for more absurd, man-child antics. The last movie left off with Ron on top of the world, married to his beautiful rival/cohost, and the toast of San Diego. Seven years later, the decadent 70s are over, and Ron must reassemble his original news team to take on an early 24-hour news channel. Ferrell and director/friend Adam Mckay follow the same formula that worked in the past -- let funny people improvise their way through the scenes and see what makes people laugh. Knights of Badassdom (R) -- Three friends (Peter Dinklage, Steve Zahn and Ryan Kwanten) are out LARPing (that is Live-Action Role-Playing, or dressing up like fantasy adventurers and fighting outside with foam swords), and its all going well until one of them recites a spell from an old book bought online. Suddenly, the pretend warriors are threatened by a real succubus from real Hell. Its an oddball comedy made with loving care for geeks and the people who love them. George Gently, Series 6 Psych: The Complete Eighth Season Broadchurch: Complete First Season Power Rangers: Seasons 13-17 Sesame Street: Elmo & Friends (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Five screen prints by Andy Warhol are on display at USC Upstates Curtis R. Harley Gallery for a reception from 3:30-5 p.m. March 20 in the lobby of the adminisitration building. Light refreshments will be served.
32 pages). The purchase allows admission of two individuals for the demonstration. Individuals who attend the demonstration are among the first in line for the book signing. Admission to the book signing is the purchase of any Brett book from the Museum Shop. The purchase of one book from the shop grants access for an entire family to the signing. Inspired by her travels to Russia and Bretts own flock of award-winning chickens, Cinders: A Chicken Cinderella is the tale of one magical night when Cinders, the most picked upon hen in the flock, becomes the belle of Prince Cockerels ball. Cinders is so transformed by her Silkie godmother that even her bossy sisters do not recognize her. For more information, contact the Upcountry History Museum-Furman University at 467-3100. that faith can accomplish, will premier at 7 p.m. March 20 in Turner Chapel. Prior to the documentary, there will be a reception from 6-6:45 p.m. in the Hayes ministry center. The film shows how a servant of God brought about the turnaround of the once-struggling North Greenville University, and how the school is now flourishing prosperously as Gods Own University. able 30 minutes prior to show time for $20 with school ID (based on availability), one ticket per ID. Shows run Thursday through Sunday and all seats are reserved. Call the box office at 233-6733 or visit us online at centrestage.org.
Novelist, poet and historian Robert Morgan will return to USC Upstate March 27 as part of the Authors@Upstate Visiting Writers Series. Morgan will read from, The Road from Gap Creek, his sequel to Gap Creek, at 4:15 p.m. in the J. M. Smith Board Room in the Health Education Complex. His reading is free and open to the public. Morgans writing career spans more than 40 years and numerous volumes of poetry collections, short stories and novels, most notably his novel Gap Creek and his biography of Daniel Boone, both of which were national bestsellers. Learn more about Morgan at www.robert-morgan.com.
AUTHORS UPSTATE WELCOMES MORGAN
THE PRODUCERS COMES TO CENTRE STAGE
The Producers runs March 27April 19 at Centre Stage. Thursday-Saturday shows are at 8 p.m. and Sunday shows are at 3 p.m. Tickets for The Producers are $35, $30, and $25. Student rush tickets avail-
The City of Greer will be hosting the first International Festival 11 a.m.-3 p.m. March 29. The Greer Cultural Arts Council will be providing crafts from around the world. The artist reception is 68 p.m. March 28 at Greer City Hall. Visit greerculturalarts. com for more information or to download an entry form.
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL COMING TO GREER
The Spartanburg Little Theatre heads back to 1979 with the recent Broadway hit 9 to 5: The Musical. On stage for seven performances from March 7-16 at the Chapman Cultural Center, 9 to 5 is a fast-paced, funny, and fresh musical adaptation of the 1980 film starring Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Chapman Cultural Center box office at 542-2787.
DOLLY PARTONS 9 TO 5 AT CHAPMAN CENTER
New York Times No. 1 best-selling and beloved author/artist Jan Brett will visit the Upcountry History Museum at Furman University April 2 at 6 p.m. With more than 39 million books in print, Brett is one of Americas most prolific childrens book authors. Promoting her latest book, Cinders: A Chicken Cinderella, Brett will present a drawing demonstration at 6 p.m. followed by a book signing at 6:30 p.m. Bretts visit is open to the public. The cost of admission to the drawing demonstration is the purchase of Cinders: A Chicken Cinderella from the Museum Shop at $17.99 (G.P. Putnams Sons, hardcover,
BRETT VISITS UPCOUNTRY HISTORY MUSEUM
On April 8 at 7 p.m. in the Peace Center, President Bill Clinton will deliver remarks to help celebrate the lifelong work of Greenville native Richard W. Riley and the Furman University public policy organization that bears his name. Tickets for an Evening with Bill Clinton are available through the Peace Center Box Office (www. peacecenter.org). All proceeds from the event will benefit the Riley Institute at Furman, an organization devoted to driving social and economic progress in South Carolina. For more information, call the Riley Institute at 294-3546, email jill.fuson@furman.edu, or visit the Institutes website.
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The Sargent Foundation recently donated $30,000 to Greer Middle College Charter High School for use in its educational program. The Sargent Foundation was started by Earle and Eleanor Sargent more than fifty years ago and benefits local interests including: Greenville Technical College, Miracle Hill, Bob Jones University and Gallery, Phillis Wheatley center, Pendelton House, and funded the Greenville County Librarys Sargent branch.
The following students for made the Langston Charter Middle School golf team: Grant Durgin, Harrison Freeman, Andie Goetcheus, John Hunter, Jackson Hutsell, Evan Motter, Jacob Richardson, Aaron Schickler, Elliot Seay and Evan Vance.
LANGSTON GOLF TEAM ANNOUNCED
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Thursday Sweet and sour chicken over brown rice, toasted cheese sandwich, vegetation station, chicken noodle soup, green beans, choice of fruit, milk. Friday Pizza, vegetable quesadilla, vegetation station, ham and bean soup, pinto beans, choice of fruit, milk. Monday Hamburger with lettuce and tomato, barbecue sandwich, vegetation station, chicken tortilla soup, broccoli, choice of fruit, milk. Tuesday Beef and cheese nachos, pasta primavera with whole grain roll, garlic breadstick, vegetation station, tomato basil soup, carrots choice of fruit, milk. Wednesday Roast chicken, vegetable frittata, whole grain roll for all, vegetation station, chicken noodle soup, mashed potatoes with gravy, choice of fruit, milk. Thursday Beef and cheese nachos, chicken teriyaki over brown rice, whole grain roll for all, grilled chicken salad with whole grain roll, green beans, peas, fruit, milk. Friday Hot dog with chili, buffalo chicken sandwich, Cole slaw, baked beans, assorted fruit, milk. Monday Baked fish sandwich, chicken tenders with whole grain roll, mandarin chicken salad with whole grain roll, peas, vegetable medley, assorted fruit, milk. Tuesday Stuffed shells with whole grain roll, turkey wrap, southwest chicken salad with whole grain roll, carrots, green beans, fruit, milk. Wednesday Chicken pot pie with whole grain roll, grilled chicken sandwich with lettuce and tomato, chicken Caesar salad with whole grain roll, corn, broccoli, fruit, milk. Thursday Beef and cheese nachos, chicken teriyaki over brown rice, whole grain roll for all, grilled chicken salad with whole grain roll, green beans, peas, fruit, milk. Friday Hot dog with chili, buffalo chicken sandwich, Cole slaw, baked beans, assorted fruit, milk. Monday Baked fish sandwich, chicken tenders with whole grain roll, mandarin chicken salad with whole grain roll, peas, vegetable medley, assorted fruit, milk. Tuesday Stuffed shells with whole grain roll, turkey wrap, southwest chicken salad with whole grain roll, carrots, green beans, fruit, milk. Wednesday Chicken pot pie with whole grain roll, grilled chicken sandwich with lettuce and tomato, chicken Caesar salad with whole grain roll, corn, broccoli, fruit, milk.
The Bob Jones Academy mock trial team recently participated in the South Carolina Bar Associations High School Mock Trial State Competition held March 7-8. Of the fifty-four teams participating in the statewide competition, the BJA team finished third. This represents the 11th time since 2000 that BJA has finished in the top three in the state of South Carolina. The following students won individual awards: Recognized as Most Effective Witness were Jordan Gillespie (Simpsonville) and Sam Ince (Simpsonville) who received two awards and Jonathan Savoy (Greer) who received five awards. Recognized as Most Effective Attorney was Brendan McNeely (Greenville) and Jenna Moore (Greenville) who received two awards, and Richard Petersen (Greenville) who received three awards.
BJA MOCK TRIAL TEAM FINISHES THIRD
Langston Charter Middle School sixth grader, Coleman Funderburk, is collecting donations for a family in Virginia who lost their home and all their belongings in a house fire. Items needed are girls sizes seven and 14 clothing and girls shoes sizes 4.5 and 13. Monetary donations are also accepted. Donations may be turned into to homeroom teachers.
LANGSTON CLOTHING DRIVE FOR FIRE VICTIMS
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The fourth annual iMOVE 5K Run/Walk will be May 3 at Riverside Middle School. Check-in will be at 8:00 am, pre-race warm up at 8:30 am and the start of the race/walk at 9 a.m. All proceeds will be donated to Let There Be Mom and Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services (PAALS). Visit the RMS website.
ANNUAL RIVERSIDE MIDDLE RUN/WALK MAY 3
Several Riverside Middle students had the opportunity to participate in the Greenville Zoos Career Day on Feb. 25 as a job shadowing opportunity. The students were exposed to the various careers available at the zoo, including zoo educator, veterinarian, vet technician, curator and zoo chef.
RMS STUDENTS SHADOW ZOO EMPLOYEES
Langston Charter Middle School won the 2014 Junior Speech and Debate Regional Tournament. The team competed in the regional tournament hosted by Mauldin High School and sponsored by the South Carolina Junior Forensic League and the South Carolina Forensic Coaches Association. The following students placed at the tournament: Sarim Masood: sixth place impromptu speaking, second place extemporaneous speaking. Dhiren Jashnani: fifth place impromptu speaking, third place extemporaneous speaking. Sabrina Sabir: fourth place impromptu speaking, sixth place oral interpretation. Haseeba Karim: third place impromptu speaking. Maddie Buisch: second place impromptu speaking. Raghed Abgel-Tawad: first place extemporaneous speaking. Steitler Buisch: fifth place in oral interpretation. Omika Merchant: second place in oral interpretation. Emily Pyle and Isabel Patton: third place in public forum debate. Tanner Street and Asa LaBelle: second place in public forum debate Charlotte Capers Snoad and Roann Abdelabl: first place in public forum debate.
LANGSTON SPEECH, DEBATE TEAM WINS REGIONAL
Langston Charter Middle School Speech and Debate team won the 2014 Junior Speech and Debate Regional Tournament recently. Pictured are: back row, left to right, Haseeba Karim, Emily Pyle, Steitler Buisch, Dhiren Jashnani, Tanner Street, Asa LaBelle, Sarim Masood, Raghed Abdel-Tawab, Coach Greg Snoad, and front row, left to right, Isabella Patton, Maddie Buisch, Omika Merchant, Charlotte Capers Snoad, Roann Abdeladl and Sabrina Sabir.
team at Langston Charter Middle School: Ashlyn Bowens, Landry Davis, Austyn Feigenbaum, Izabella Kamieniecki, Sydney Keffer, Keylee King, Laurel Kirk, Caroline Mackie, Sabrina Martinez, Vena Mohanassoundaram, Gracie Peck, Courtney Ruhl, Hanna Schatteman, Morgan Sim, Laney Weston, and Isabelle Wirthlin.
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Riverside Middle School is into the second week of the Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars program. Students have five weeks to read five books and record those books in reading logs. Reading logs are due to the library on March 28. All students who submit a completed log by the due date will receive a T-shirt, a chance to participate in pre-game and in-game entertainment, the opportunity to participate in the parade around the outfield, recognition on the DriveVision and a voucher for a free ticket to the celebration game on Sunday, May 25 at 4 p.m.. Extra reading logs are available in the library and on the library website.
READING PROGRAM UNDERWAY AT RMS
On March 28, 7:45 8:15 a.m., Langston Charter Middle School dads, grandpas, and uncles are invited to school to have breakfast with their student. Doughnuts, juice and coffee will be served and the money raised will be donated to the Childrens Hospital and YMCA Teen Services. The cost is $7 per couple and tickets will be sold in leadership classes until March 21.
LANGSTON HOSTS DUNKIN WITH DADS FUNDRAISER
An eight-week art class will be offered to Langston Charter Middle School students on Fridays 1:45pm2:45pm, March 21May 16. The class will include painting, drawing and pottery. Cost is $160 and includes all materials. To register your child, email Susan Wilson at susanwilson1@ charter.net, text 616-6483 or call 963-4478.
LANGSTON ART CLASSES BEGIN FRIDAY
ANNE FRANK EXHIBIT CONTINUES AT RMS
Anne Frank, A History for Today, the traveling exhibit from the Anne Frank museum, will be at Riverside Middle School Feb. 18-March 28. The exhibit will be open to schools for field trips March 11-28 and to the public March 15-27 during select hours. Visit greenville.k12. sc.us/rms/ for more information and times. Contact
Langston will hold its Golf Classic Invitational May 2 at River Falls Plantation Golf Course, Duncan. Many levels of sponsorship opportunities are available, as well as team sign-ups. The deadline for sponsorships is March 21. Contact Alison Thompson at 312-9307 or athompson@langstoncharter.org.
LANGSTON FOUNDATION TO HOLD GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Bob Jones Academy Forensics Team was named State Class I-A Champions in Speech and Debate for the eighth consecutive year during the South Carolina Forensic Coaches Association State Championship Tournament held at Mauldin High School Feb. 28 -Mar. 1. Competing against high schools from across the Palmetto State, the team placed fourth overall. State Champion in novice reading Haley Brammer of Greenville Champion Novice in prose interpretation Haley Brammer of Greenville State Champion SPAR (spontaneous argumentation) debate Will Christmas of Easley Second Place, SPAR debate Micah Samuels of Piedmont Third Place, SPAR debate Jonathan Savoy of Greer Second Place, LincolnDouglas debate Elliott Kelley of Easley Third Place, declamation Lauren Jacquette of Taylors Fifth Place, extemporaneous speaking Eliot Lovegrove of Greenville Semi Finalist in extemporaneous speaking Andrew Clater of Easley Semi Finalist in impromptu speaking Eliot Lovegrove of Greenville Semi Finalist in prose interpretation Haley Brammer of Greenville Semi Finalist in childrens literature Michael Leung of Simpsonville Semi Finalist in original oratory Ghevont Panosian of Greenville Semi Finalist in novice reading Anne Nguyen of Taylors Quarterfinalists in impromptu speaking Peter Donovan of Taylors, Andrew Clater of Easley and Elliot Lovegrove of Greenville Quarterfinalist in prose interpretation Jennie Hudson of Greenville Quarterfinalists in childrens literature Will Christmas of Easley, Lauren Jacquette of Taylors and Michael Leung of Simpsonville Quarterfinalist in Lincoln-Douglas debate Jonathan Savoy of Greer Quarterfinalist in Varsity Lincoln-Douglas debate Micah Samuels of Piedmont
BJA FORENSIC TEAM NAMED STATE 1 A CHAMPS
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Riverside Middle School student Mary Miller participated in Greenville Zoos career day last month.
beating out dozens of other students in the annual Spelling Bee, sponsored by the Spartanburg Herald Journal. Bridwell will now compete against some of the most superior spellers in the country in the annual Scripps Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. at the end of May. led parents and friends through a tour of South Carolina history, the arts and important facts about our fine state. Students sang songs and provided narration about South Carolina, revealing how the state is one of the most historical in the country.
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Under the direction of Betty Bohmer, the D.R. Hill speech and debate team walked away with the second place sweepstakes award and the following individual recognitions: Eighth grade Angel Rogers: Fourth place in Oral Interpretation, 1st in Humorous Interpretation, High Honors in Forensics Team Award Sydney Turner: Third in Oral Interpretation Brittney Atkins: Sixth in Public Forum Debate, The Memorial Award, Highest Honors in Debate Team Award Victoria Diaz: Sixth in Public Forum Debate, Most Improved in Debate Team Award Victoria Denishchich: Most Improved in Speech Team Award Seventh grade Nikki Quinton: First in Oral Interpretation John Harmon: Fifth in Dramatic Humor Interpretation, High Honors in Speech Team Award Cara Conway: Most Improved in Interpretation Team Award, Sixth in Humorous Interpretation Britney Higgins: Fourth in Humorous Interpretation
D.R. HILL TEAM TAKES TOP AWARDS AT STATE
Abner Creek Academy students brought the world here to the Upstate with the ACA Cultural Fair. Erica Clyburn, Jeanie Gooch, Natalie Oliver and Gail Smiths second grade students were assigned different countries, grabbed their passports, and set out to explore them at the Abner Creek Academy Cultural Fair. With the help of media specialist Elizabeth Koon, they learned research skills, built boards about their country, polished their presentations, and incorporated technology in their finished product. Literary Arts teacher Janet Sherbert assisted students in their presentations.
ABNER CREEK STUDENTS TAKE WORLDWIDE TRIP
Fifth and sixth grade drama students at Berry Shoals Intermediate recently performed What Comes Up Must Come Down, directed by Jan Stenhouse. The play attempts to illustrate the extreme wealth of the upper classes, the lifestyle differences between the rich and poor, and the reasons the Stock Market rose so high and fell so quickly.
BERRY SHOALS STUDENTS SHINE ON STAGE
breakfast. Students were able to enjoy food and fellowship with their family members over the course of the three days.
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Students in Berry Shoals Intermediates SWARM (Students With Attitudes of Role Models) club were treated to a visit from local royalty this week. Miss Lyman, Lauren Waynick, came to the school and spoke to fifth and sixth graders about fire safety, and about the importance of being beautiful on the inside.
MISS LYMAN VISITS BERRY SHOALS INTERMEDIATE
The following students for made the girls soccer
LANGSTON GIRLS SOCCER TEAM ANNOUNCED
Florence Chapel Middle School seventh grader Kalika Bridwell has been named the top speller in Spartanburg County after
There was plenty of Palmetto State pride at River Ridge Elementary recently, as third graders presented A Salute to South Carolina. The musical program
RIVER RIDGE SALUTES SOUTH CAROLINA
Students from Lyman Elementary and Abner Creek Academy represented the district in this years South Carolina Honor Choir. This choir was part of a larger music educators in-service convention. Abigail Cothran, John Thomas Grant, Carson Grube, Meredith Henderson, Haya Kidwai, Lily Grace Mitchell, Jason Rangal-Hernandez and Daisy Romero all had the privilege to work with renowned choral director Cristi Cary Miller.
DIST. FIVE REPRESENTED AT SC HONOR CHOIR EVENT
Berry Shoals Intermediate School hosted moms, dads and grandparents for
BERRY SHOALS HOSTS FAMILY BREAKFAST
Heather Chrispell, a teacher with the This Is My Child program at Middle Tyger Community Center, will begin Teacher-Mentoring Training in Atlanta. The opportunity is offered by Quality Assist through the Program for Infant and Toddler Care. A f t e r Chrispell completes Chrispell the course, she will be able to mentor and assist other Early Childhood teachers in local facilities. This is the second teacher at MTCC to go through the program. Lindsey Peeler completed the course last year and is now a Teacher Mentor. MTCC just received $2000 from Quality Counts, after earning a 5 Star Quality Rating score on the evaluation for This Is My Child last year. The program used the money to purchase early childhood materials and equipment for the children.
MTCC TEACHER RECEIVES MENTOR TRAINING
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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have tinnitus. It sounds like roaring in my head. I take gabapentin for it. Do you know of anything else for it? -- E.A. ANSWER: You have an affliction that would drive me crazy -- tinnitus, a constant noise in one or both ears or the head that people describe in a variety of ways as ringing, whistling, buzzing, hissing or roaring. An estimate of the number of Americans suffering from tinnitus (TINuh-tiss or tuh-NITE-iss) is somewhere between 16 million and 60 million. Tinnitus mostly happens to older people whose hearing is diminishing. Why tinnitus arises in them is explained by the fact that head noises are generated constantly. Outside noise entering the ears obliterates these internal noises. When deafness approaches, the volume of external noises greatly lessens, and the internal noises then become prominent and nerve-racking. If your hearing is growing dimmer, a hearing aid will help you hear more clearly and will dampen your tinnitus. Other causes of tinnitus are as banal as a wax impaction in the eardrum, something easily taken care of by the family doctor. Drugs like aspirin and the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (Aleve, Advil, Motrin) can bring on tinnitus if they are constantly used.
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If a cause cannot be determined, then other approaches have to be taken. A bedside radio tuned to a station that plays the kind of music you like can reduce the volume of tinnitus. Nighttime is the worst time for it. Tinnitus maskers, devices worn like a hearing aid, emit a constant sound that dulls tinnitus. Do get in touch with the American Tinnitus Association. It will provide you with a wealth of information on tinnitus and its treatments. You can reach the association online at www.ata.org. If you dont have a computer, surely a friend, neighbor or relative does and can hook you up with the association. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Please discuss liver cysts. Two CT scans, taken years apart, revealed two liver cysts. I was told not to be concerned. Should I be? - B.S. ANSWER: Since scans have become so routinely a part of medical practice, liver cysts are seen quite frequently. Most liver cysts neither cause pain nor upset liver function. No one
is sure why they form. Unless they are large or are causing symptoms, they can be left alone. Trouble-making liver cysts do exist. Some parasite infections cause them. Those cysts almost always produce symptoms that call for treatment. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I recently read several articles about the use of foodgrade hydrogen peroxide. I am interested in using it for prostate and urinary tract problems. Are there real benefits from it? -J.C. ANSWER: Concentrations of 1.5 percent hydrogen peroxide are used by some as a mouthwash and at 1.5 percent to 3 percent as a wound cleaner. The same doses are used to remove wax from the ear canal. I cant find any confirmation of the benefit of using food-grade hydrogen peroxide for prostate or urinary tract problems. I would not encourage you to use it. Food grade is a very high concentration. Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.
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BY DANA BLOCK Donna asked Katie if she was only interested in Ridge as a form of revenge against Brooke. Eric was furious to learn about Wyatts involvement in the diamond heist. Brooke was surprised by Bills reaction to Ridge and Katies romance. Eric told Aly that she must find a way to get along with Wyatt. Later, an emotionally exhausted Aly had a conversation with her deceased mother, Darla. Bill told Rick that his mother needed him now more than ever. Brooke began drowning her sorrows at the mansion. Rick learned that Katie faked the fainting spell that stopped Brooke and Ridges wedding. Wait to See: Thorne returns to L.A. to help his troubled daughter. Abigail received the results of her pregnancy test. Ben was upset to learn that Jordan was staying in Salem because of Rafe. Brady was jealous when he caught Theresa with Liam. Nicole set up a seductive scene to lure Eric into her bed. Maggie exploded when she found Theresa and Brady in a compromising position. Daniel and Jennifer hosted a disastrous dinner party. Eric realized that his fu-
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ture with Nicole might be more complicated than he imagined. Hope and Aiden came to a new understanding. Kate finally made good on her promise to have dinner with Stefano. JJ was mortified when he learned what Rory and Bev had done. Daniel and Jennifer shared an awkward moment when the subject of marriage was brought up. Wait to See: Nick uncovers Kates secret. Britt believed that her secret was safe now that her engagement party was underway. Ric gave young Cameron some advice about love regarding Emma. The sight of Alexiss date caused Sam to confess to Silas about her romantic past. Dante showed off baby Ben to his dad, while Lulu continued to grapple with
her maternal feelings. The engagement party heated up when Elizabeth finally learned the secret about Ben. Meanwhile, Obrecht was beyond livid when she found Brad ready to reveal the truth to Lucas. Alexis investigated a possible connection between Ric and Julian. Nikolas was appalled by Lukes vulgar assessment of Britt. Sams admission to Silas sparked a romantic moment. Wait to See: Carly finds out who shot AJ.
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Colin asked Cane why he was lying to his wife. Chelsea felt uncomfortable when Jack began questioning her about Victor. Victoria left town with Johnny to visit her other son. Jill admitted to Lauren that she was blackmailed into marrying Colin. Tyler and Abby insisted they werent engaged despite what the gossip blogs said. Victor told Cassies imposter that she should leave town. Meanwhile, Sharons psychiatrist said that he could adjust her medication to treat her hallucinations. Nikki suspected that Ian was up to something. Colin tried to get Jill to admit that she loved him. Kelly dared Jack to try to run her out of town. Wait to See: Neil and Hilary visit The Price Is Right. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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