Greer Citizen 5.28.14 Edition

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Gregory Wayne Brock,
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Shirley Ann Chesher
Taylor, 72
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Blackwell Road
closed June 2-13
Blackwell Road in Greer, from Lister
Road to Highway 290, will be closed due
to bridge repairs from June 2-13.
YOURE THE BEST: Greer High students receive end-of-year awards B6
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2014 GREER, SOUTH CAROLINA VOL. 101 NO. 22 50 CENTS
Several
seek
re-election
BY AMANDA IRWIN
STAFF WRITER
On June 10, South Caro-
lina residents will have the
opportunity to cast their
ballots for the primary
election for several state
and some local political
seats at polling places be-
tween 7 a.m.7 p.m. Infor-
mation on precinct polling
places can be found at
scvotes.org.
Locally, the cities of
Duncan and Lyman will
vote for the Spartanburg
County Council District
5 seat. Cur-
rent council-
person Dale
Cu l b r e t h ,
Republican,
who has
served more than seven
years on council, is seek-
ing to serve another term
on council. Culbreth has
served as chairman of
County Councils Personal
and Finance Committee
and is a certified first re-
sponder and former com-
missioner of the Inman
Community Fire Depart-
ment.
Culbreth is competing
for the position against
council newcomer Bob
Walker, Republican. Walk-
er is a veteran of the Unit-
ed States Air Force, and he
has served as president of
the PTA, on the District 1
School Board, at his church
and as a state legislature
for 16 years. He is active
in the Lions Club.
Polling places for Duncan
residents are Grace Baptist
Church, 760 Gap Creek
SEE PRIMARY | A6
Festival
detailed
At June 5
Moonlight
Movie
Details about the City of
Greers annual Freedom
Blast festival and other
summer entertainment
programs will be unveiled
at the citys Summer of
Colors announcement
June 5, prior to the first
Moonlight Movie at the
Greer City Park Amphithe-
ater.
SEE BLAST | A6
Primary preview
YOU
ARE
HERE
TUESDAY,
JUNE 10TH
BY AMANDA IRWIN
STAFF WRITER
A lunchtime food cart
sitting on the corner of
Poinsett and Main streets,
trademarked by bright red
and yellow signs, has been
demanding the attention
of drivers and passersby.
Since last August, Hot
Dogs for a Cause has ex-
isted with two purposes-
to serve hot dogs and
help local charities.
I sort of ask why not
(help people), why more
people dont? I mean
you get to a point in
life whereyouve been
blessed, youve been
helped, youve had a lot of
things, owner and cook
Jonnathan Kirby said. A
lot of people have a lot of
adversity and its ongoing,
and theres just so much
need that people dont re-
alize. I just think that you
should be remembered
for what you did to help
people and what you did
to make the world a better
place.
Kirby conceptualized
the Dogs that Give Back
and now runs the food cart
Tuesday Saturday, 11
a.m. 3 p.m., along with
the assistance of his wife
Debbie, selling hot dogs
with chili and trimmings,
chips and a drink.
About two years ago,
I was noticing that there
SEE CAUSE | A6
BY AMANDA IRWIN
STAFF WRITER
Households use about
60 different types of bat-
teries, and now locating
replacements for a lot of
them will be easier for
Greer residents.
Batteries Plus Bulbs,
a niche store, recently
opened a new location at
1494 B W. Wade Hampton
Blvd., Greer, beside the
newly opened IHOP res-
taurant.
We sell 40,000 batteries
and another five or 8,000
light bulbs. Light bulbs are
a new thing for us in the
last year or two, owner
Bates Kennedy said.
The specialty retailer
sells batteries for multiple
devices, including laptops,
cell phones, camcorders
and cameras, cars, motor-
cycles, military equipment,
construction equipment
and wheelchairs, as well
as batteries for more com-
mon devices like remote
controls. More recently,
the retailer has taken on
selling light bulbs for com-
mon and more particular
items, including fixtures,
lamps, cars, healthcare
equipment, aquariums
and projectors.
The retailer also repairs
certain types of batteries,
such as battery packs, and
soon screen repair servic-
es for iPads and comput-
ers will be offered. Batter-
ies Plus and Bulbs recycles
used bulbs and batteries
as well.
We do recycle batteries
and bulbs. Were consid-
ered a generator because
we sell so many and were
required to recycle, and
its a big operation for us.
We send truckloads of car
batteries back every week,
and bulbs of course the
same thing too, he said.
We do it free for retail
customers. Commercial
customers, we do charge
for recycling bulbs, but
batteries of course are
free.
The store is the ninth
Kennedy, Greenville native
and U.S. Army veteran, has
SEE STORE | A6
U.S. SENATE (1 SEAT)
Joyce Dickerson - Democrat
Brad Hutto - Democrat
Jay Stamper - Democrat
Victor Kocher - Libertarian
Det Bowers - Republican
Lee Bright - Republican
Richard Cash - Republican
Bill Connor - Republican
Bejamin Dunn - Republican
Lindsey Graham - Republican
(I)
Nancy Mace - Republican
STATE GOVERNOR
Steve French - Libertarian
Nikki Haley - Republican (I)
Morgan Bruce Reeves
- United Citizen
Vincent Sheheen - Democrat
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Bakari Sellers - Democrat
Mike Campbell - Republican
Pat McKinney - Republican
Henry McMaster - Republican
Ray Moore - Republican
SECRETARY OF STATE
Ginny Deerin- Democrat
Mark Hammond - Republican
(I)
STATE TREASURER
Brian Adams - Republican
Curtis Loftis - Republican (I)
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Parnell Digs - Democrat
Alan Wilson - Republican (I)
MORE RACES | A6
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION | JULIE HOLCOMBE
Residents will have an opportunity for their voices
to be heard at the South Carolina primary on June 10.
PRIMARY RACES |
MANDY FERGUSON | THE GREER CITIZEN
Jonnathan Kirby has set up shop at the corner of Poinsett and Main streets in Greer
to sell hot dogs and raise money for various local charities.
Food vendor helps
charity, feeds people
New niche retailer opens doors in Greer
I sort of ask why not (help people), why
more people dont? I mean you get to a
point in life whereyouve been blessed,
youve been helped, youve had a lot of
things.
Jonnathan Kirby
Owner, Hot Dogs for a Cause

PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
Batteries Plus Bulbs Owner Bates Kennedy, left, recently opened his shop on West Wade
Hampton Boulevard in Greer. The store ofers 40,000 batteries.

Visit
scvotes.org
for
precincts
We not only sell
great products at a
good, competitive
price, but we also
offer technology.
Bates Kennedy
Owner, Batteries Plus Bulbs
GREENVILLE IN HARMONY
FIRST IN COMPETITION
Greenville in Harmony
placed first at the Region-
al Competition earning
them the Most Improved
Score since last year and
the honor of representing
Region 14 at the Inter-
national Competition in
2015 at the MGM Grand in
Las Vegas.
FREE HEALTH SERVICES
MAY 30 AT WALGREENS
The Way to Well Health
Tour will provide free
health tests for adults 18
and older at Walgreens,
1232 W. Wade Hampton
Blvd., Greer, from 10 a.m.
4 p.m. on May 30.
Tests will be adminis-
tered by a certified well-
ness staff, and the 20-
minute tests measure
cholesterol, glucose, blood
pressure, body mass in-
dex, body composition,
skeletal muscle, resting
metabolism, visceral fat,
real body age and body
weight.
All visitors will receive a
free AARP membership.
MANNING PLACE TO HOLD
GRAND REOPENING
Manning Place, located at
10 Companion Court, will
hold a grand re-opening
on Saturday, June 28 from
4 - 6 p.m. Music, dancing,
barbeque plates and door
prizes will be available.
Tours will be available.
RSVP to Kim Burgess at
989-0707.
FIRST TUESDAY
ON TRADE: DOG NIGHT
First Tuesday on Trade
welcomes dogs and their
owners on June 3 from 5 -
8p.m. A raffle at the Greer
Trading Post will be held
at 5 p.m., followed by a
pet parade at 6 p.m. and
a Pet Idol competition at
6:30 p.m.
Dog food, cat food and
cat liter donations will be
collected for a grand prize,
and adoptable pets will be
in attendance as well.
For more information,
contact Kyle Mensing,
with the Greer Develop-
ment Corporation, at
kmensing@greerdevelop-
ment.com.
GERMANAMERICAN
CLUB STAMMTISCH
On June 6 at 6 p.m. the
club meeting will be held
at Four Seasons Restau-
rant, 1071 Fernwood Glen-
dale Road, Spartanburg.
For more Information
call 590-9230.
FIRST FRIDAY
LUNCHEON JUNE 6
The First Friday Lun-
cheon presented by Greer
Memorial Hospital will be
held at Greer City Hall on
June 6 from 11:30 a.m. 1
p.m.
The cost is $10 for
Greater Greer Chamber of
Commerce members and
$15 for non-members.
Contact the Chamber for
more information at 877-
3131.
PELHAM POWER
BREAKFAST JUNE 11
On June 11 the Pelham
Power Breakfast will be
held at The Guardian, 979
Batesville Road, Greer,
from 8 9 a.m.
The event is presented
by Greer State Bank and
is free for Greater Greer
Chamber of Commerce
members.
Contact the Chamber
for more information at
877-3131.
HANDSHAKES
AND HASBROWNS
On June 18, Handshakes
and Hashbrowns will be
held at Palmetto Extermi-
nators, 171 Tandem Drive,
Greer, from 8 9 a.m.
The event is free to
Greater Greer Chamber of
Commerce members.
Contact the Chamber for
more information at 877-
3131.
ROAD TO RECOVERY
NEEDS DRIVERS
The American Cancer So-
ciety needs volunteer driv-
ers to transport patients
to local treatment centers.
Anyone interested in vol-
unteering as a driver must
have a good driving re-
cord, valid drivers license,
automobile insurance and
a vehicle in good working
condition. The American
Cancer Society provides
free training for this pro-
gram.
For more information on
becoming a Road to Recov-
ery volunteer, contact the
local office at 627-8289.
GODS PANTRY
REQUESTS DONATIONS
Gods Pantry needs
nonperishable food dona-
tions.
Items can be dropped
off at: 100 Enoree Road,
Greer, on Thursdays from
10 a.m. noon, 2481 Rac-
ing Road, Greer, on Thurs-
days 1 4 p.m. or 700
E. Main St., Duncan, on
Wednesdays 9 11 a.m.
For questions or to vol-
unteer call Wendy at 963-
4441.
GCM SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
FOR SENIOR DINING
GCM needs volunteers to
assist with the Senior Din-
ing from 9 11:39 a.m.,
Monday Friday. For more
information, call Patsy
Quarles at 877-1937.
GCM FOOD PANTRY NEEDS
FRUIT, CONDIMENTS, RICE
The Food Pantry needs
canned fruit and condi-
ments, boxed gelatin, corn
muffin mix and 1-pound
bags of rice.
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.
SHARONS CLOSET
REQUESTS CLOTHING
Sharons Closet needs
spring and summer cloth-
ing donations, especially
for girls in sizes newborn
to 6T New or gently used
clothing accepted Monday
through Friday 8 a.m. 4
p.m. at 783 S. Line St Ext.,
Greer.
GCM SEEKS DRIVERS
FOR SUMMER MONTHS
Greer Community Min-
istries needs drivers for
Meals on Wheels during
the summer months. Sev-
eral routes are available
and each takes about an
hour, with pickup between
10 and 11 a.m.
To volunteer or for more
information, call Wendy
Campbell at 879-2254.
A Meals on Wheels
driver must be a qualified
driver with a valid drivers
license and have a heart
for serving others.
MOW has 19 delivery
routes in the greater Greer
area. Meals are delivered
Monday through Friday.
FREEDOM BLAST
ON JUNE 28
The City of Greers an-
nual Freedom Blast cel-
ebration will be on June
28 beginning at 6 p.m. in
Greer City Park.

A2 THE GREER CITIZEN COMMUNITY WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2014
Elsie Genoble Few
99th Birthday
Elsie Genoble Few
celebrated her 99th
birthday at Ryans on
May 21 with family
and friends. Miss Elsie
has one son, May, and
wife Jeanette, and two
grandchildren, Dale Few,
Michelle and David
Boone. She is the oldest
living member of Victor
Methodist Church
in Greer.
COMMUNITY
CALENDAR
TODAY, MAY 28
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.
SATURDAY, MAY 31
COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
10 -11:30 a.m. at Calvary
Christian Fellowship, 2455
Locust Hill Road, Taylors.
Limited supplies available on
a frst come, frst serve basis.
MONDAY, JUNE 2
THE NEVER ALONE GROUP
OF NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
at 7 p.m. at the Greer Recre-
ational Center.
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.
TUESDAY, JUNE 3
have its clothing closet open
from 6-8 p.m. Grace Place is
located at 407 Ridgewood
THE ROTARY CLUB of
Greater Greer at 7:15 a.m.
at Southern Thymes. Call
334-6177.
THE NEVER ALONE GROUP
OF NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
at 7 p.m. at the Greer Recre-
ational Center.
THE LIONS CLUB at Lake
View Steak House, Higway 14
at 5:30 p.m.
BARBERSHOP HARMONY
CHAPTER at 7 p.m. at Memo-
rial United Methodist Church,
201 N. Main St., Greer. Call
877-1352.
UPSTATE LEWY BODY and
Related Dementia Support
Group from 5-6 p.m. at The
Haven in the Village at Chan-
ticleer. Contact Gail Stokes
at 350-7160 or gstokes@
seniorlivingnow.com.
GAP CREEK SINGERS will
rehearse from 7:30-9 p.m.
at The Church of the Good
Shepherd, 200 Jason St.,
Greer. For further informa-
tion or to schedule a perfor-
mance contact Wesley Welsh,
President, at 877-5955.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4
have its mini-mall open from
10 a.m. - noon. Grace Place
is located at 407 Ridgewood
THURSDAY, JUNE 5
THE GREER CHURCH of God
fellowship building host-
ing a Gospel and Blue Grass
Jam from 6:30-9 p.m. Call
877-3668.
THE SERTOMA CLUB at
Great Bay Oyster House at
6:30 p.m. Call Bob Bowman
at 316-2727.
THE TAYLORS LIONS Club
at 6 p.m. at the Clubhouse,
500 East Main St., Taylors. Call
Allen Culver at 350-6939.
Calendar deadline is
noon on Tuesdays. All list-
ings are subject to editing
and/or omission due to
space constraints. Please
submit information about
area events, meetings, etc.
to Amanda Irwin at 877-
2076, email to airwin@
greercitizen.com or mail
to The Greer Citizen P.O.
Box 70 Greer, SC 29652.
COMMUNITY
NEWS
Memorial Day fun
Luke Halkett did not miss a chance to hop in the pool on Memorial Day, catching some sun at Greer Country Club,
located at 2299 Gap Creek Road, Monday afternoon.
T
his past week, the
South Carolina House
of Representatives put
the finishing touches on a
bi-partisan Ethics Reform
Act that passed 110-0. A
true recounting of this
issue would take many
pages, so here are a few
of the major reforms our
Ethics Reform Act fixes.
You can see the entire
bill at www.schouse.gov
and click on legislation.
Independent Investiga-
tions for Reported Ethics
Violations: We estab-
lished a 12-member in-
dependent panel respon-
sible for investigating
every ethics matter that
arises for members of all
branches of the govern-
ment: executive (including
local officials), legislative
and judicial. This body
only has the authority to
receive and investigate
complaints. Adjudication
of those complaints will
go back to the appropri-
ate enforcement commit-
tee. Two members would
be appointed by the
House, two by the Senate,
four by the governor and
four by the state Supreme
Court.
Who would be on this
committee was a point
of contention, since it
is imperative that we
remove as many sources
of conflicts of interest
as possible. Nobody on
the committee may be a
public official, an office
holder, a family mem-
ber of an official, been a
lobbyist for the previous
four years or a judge. In
addition, we excluded
anybody who had made a
campaign contribution to
the person who nominat-
ed them or anybody who
is a business associate of
the person nominating
them. The members of
the committee must also
avoid making any political
contributions or engaging
in any political activity
covered by the ethics act.
Expanded Income
Disclosure: This legisla-
tion requires reporting of
the source of any private
income by the filer or
their immediate family
members. It requires the
reporting of the specific
source of income received
from a lobbyist principal,
state or local govern-
ment source, or business
regulated by the filer.
This will give the public
new access to information
on the potential conflicts
of interest that may arise
with public officials.
Financial Records:
The legislation allows an
officials ethics supervi-
sory committee to request
banking records that are
required to be main-
tained by public officials.
Public officials must now
keep these records for
four years (to match the
statute of limitations).
We changed this so the
committees may sub-
stantiate information on
a candidates quarterly
disclosures.
Black Out Period: We
require candidates to file
a final pre-election report
48 hours before the elec-
tion in order to disclose
final contributions and
expenditures.
New Restrictions on
Campaign Funds: The law
adds language detail-
ing how candidates may
reimburse themselves
with campaign funds for
travel and associated
expenses by limiting mile-
age reimbursement to the
IRS established rate, and
limiting other travel ex-
penses to either campaign
events or events that fall
within the scope of the
candidates official duties.
(And the law more strictly
defines what official du-
ties are.
The legislation also
clarifies that equipment
purchased for campaign
use must be consumed by
the campaign or become
an asset of the campaign.
It requires payment for
campaign services to be
contemporaneous with
the provision of those
services and disallow
immediate family from
being paid by a campaign.
It also disallows cash
expenditures from cam-
paign accounts.
While this legislation
may not fix every ethics
issue that every person
may have, this goes a long
way toward updating our
20-year-old Ethics Act to
better reflect the realities
of modern campaigns.
There is no doubt that
more tweaks and clarifica-
tions will be needed as
these reforms are imple-
mented, but after two
years of bi-partisan study
and debate in the House,
this is a strong reform
law that duly earned the
support of many outside
watchdog groups after it
was approved this week.
Some of the other bills
passed by the S.C. House
this past week include:
S.1189 Solar Bill, H.3945
Ethics, S. 446 Ratified
an amendment to Con-
stitution to Elect the Lt.
Governor Jointly with the
Governor, S. 687 SC Blind
Persons Right to Parent
Act, S. 1172 S.C. Arts
Commission may estab-
lish Cultural Districts in
S.C., s. 1000 Automobile
Manufacturers Standard
License Plates, H. 3893
Concurred with Senate on
Common Core.
You can view these in
their entirety by going
to www.schouse.gov.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2014 NEWS THE GREER CITIZEN A3

Andrew Johnson, a 2011
Blue Ridge graduate, who
deployed for his frst tour
to Afghanistan in January,
will be returning home in
July. Richard and Anna
Johnson, Johnsons par-
ents, would like to thank
everyone who sent letters,
packages and offered kind
words to their son, whom
they are very proud of.
They also congratulate and thank all
the troops who are returning home.
Friendship Circle Committee Members
Gail Benner, Denise Boals, Lynn Chalmers, Becky Collins, Becky Merrill-Collins, Claire Conrad, Jeanie
Daniel, Palma Davis, Shelley Dayton, Gillian Drummond, Stuart Evans, Mary Clare Jenks, Rebecca
Kemp, Gretchen Lobas, Grace McMahon, Susan Penfold, Lynn Potter, Pam Rider, Robyn Rosenberg,
Sandra Sack, Bonnie Sakos, Heidi Shull, Ginger Smith, Lisa Stokes, Suanne Then, Ann Troppmann,
Marybeth Trunk, Judy Warden, Sherril Wingo. You women are amazing!
Our Models
Becky Barnes, Cindy Boyle, Shirley Littlefeld, Jo Ann McMillan, Kim Nelson, Susan Speight, Paula
Stathakis, Chris Tower. Beautiful, graceful, fun, perfect!
Event Sponsors
J M Smith Corporation, Millard & Company, Patty and Dale Holl, Profnish Home Improvements.
Your faith in us is sincerely appreciated!
Silent Auction Donors
Tryon: A Better Deal, Chef Alec Emam, Becky and Keith Collins, Becky Merrill Collins, Whitney
Collins, Claire Conrad, Drummond House Interiors, Essence Day Spa, Four Winds Florist, Charlotte
Kean, Lavender Bistro, Susan Penfold, Lisa Stokes, Ann Swift, Thompsons Garden Gallery, Ann
Troppmann, Tryon Country Club, Tryon IGA, Victoria Jetton Designs, Vines & Stuf. Landrum: Bird
Mountain Market, Covington & Company, Eclectics, Horse & Home, Marybeth Trunk, Williamsons
Paints. Greer: Caf Rivera, Maiales Boutique, Talloni Shoes. Columbus: Purrfect Bark, Red Fox
Country Club, Studio Z, Ron and Sherril Wingo. Spartanburg: Country Collectibles, Trio Salon,
ServiceMaster of Spartanburg. Inman: Dateria Johnson. Mars Hill: Wolf Laurel Country Club.
Thank you for your generosity!
Of Course
Piedmont Club Liason Larry Wassong; our MC Andy Millard; at the piano Susan Bennett;
for the wonderful fashions and goodie bags Sissy Boutique and Gifts; photographers
Ed Overstreet, Sharon Brisken and Tim Lambka; for help with
make-up Mia Kuettel at Artistry Above; Diana, Todd, Jennifer
and Dale from Sissys for EVERYTHING Models; and the Piedmont
Club Staf for spoiling us. The unselfsh sharing of talent and
creativity made it a fun and successful day!
We couldnt have done it without you!
Hospice of the Carolina Foothills Says
Thank You
Hats Off for Hospice
BY KATIE JONES
STAFF WRITER
Sheri Few became very
involved with education
while her four boys attend-
ed South Carolina public
schools in the Midlands
area. Now, shes hoping to
become the South Carolina
Superintendent of Educa-
tion.
Few currently serves as
the director of South Caro-
lina Parents Involved in
Education (SCPIE), a non-
profit she runs from her
home. SCPIE is commit-
ted to conservative educa-
tion reform through train-
ing and educating parents,
grandparents and other
education stakeholders,
according to its mission
statement.
Within the organization,
she has worked to im-
proving the standards to
better reflect our values
here in South Carolina,
Few said.
That nonprofit has also
been providing an alterna-
tive to the liberal sex edu-
cation that was previously
being offered in South
Carolina, she said. We
provide training to school
districts and church lead-
ers to direct children to
abstain from sexual activ-
ity until theyre married.
Weve been involved with
that for about the last 15
years. Were also sort of a
watchdog organization for
education policy issues,
especially related to Chris-
tian, conservative values.
If elected, Few wants to
continue the fight against
common core.
Thats why I got into
this because I recognize
there is a lack of leader-
ship to stop the common
core standards that were
destroying public educa-
tion, she said.
Few also wants to imple-
ment a voucher system.
The other candidates
like to say, Let the money
follow the child, tax cred-
its, all these safe ways
of phrasing it, she said.
Theyre afraid to say the
voucher word. Im not
afraid to say what we truly
need and that is a voucher
system for South Carolina
because a voucher system
will allow the free market
to drive the solutions for
education in South Caro-
lina. Thats what conser-
vatives and republicans
believe in we believe in
the free market. We need
the free market to drive
our solutions and not gov-
ernment-driven solutions.
Thats the problem with
education.
Conservative or not, Few
said, everyone agrees that
classrooms arent places
for bias.
There is no reason to
have bias funded through
tax payer dollars, she
said.
Few decided to see the
superintendent seat after
praying about it.
Im just being obedient.
I feel like God has pre-
pared me for this time in
our nations history. Were
at a critical crossroads,
she said. Because of the
momentum behind com-
mon core, I have an op-
portunity to make a differ-
ence in South Carolina and
across the country.
The race is personal for
Few. After graduating from
Clemson, her son walked
away from his faith and
argues about global warm-
ing with Few.
He is my son who I love
dearly but he is a product
of this liberal indoctrina-
tion. Thats one of the
reasons Im so passion-
ate about this fight. Even
though I tried to supple-
ment what my children
were learning, hes a vic-
tim of this very blatant in-
doctrination that happens
foundationally in K12 and
continues through post-
secondary education.
Few graduated from
high school in England
and studied at the Uni-
versity of Maryland exten-
sion in Germany but didnt
complete her degree.
She is one of a dozen
candidates running for the
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YOUR VOICE
IN COLUMBIA
REPRESENTATIVE
RITA ALLISON
I
n time, it happens to all of us.
Adult diapers.
Yes, as the muscles that have always
been so taut begin to lose their elasticity,
accidents can happen and so measures
are taken to prevent moments of humili-
ation.
Youve got it on her upside down,
I said to Paul, as he was fastening the ad-
hesive tapes on either side, after pulling
the waist snuggly up around her middle.
No, I dont, he shot back, giving a
final tug.
Paul, I said, exasperated, undoing
the tapes and removing the thing. You
havent even put her tail through the
hole and youve got the absorbent part
of it going over her back!
Oh, he acquiesced, limply.
Thank Heaven we never had a kid,
I went on. You would have put the
diapers on their heads and Lord knows
where you would have stuck the paci-
fier.
Bonnie, the object of this discussion
stood, compliantly, on the bed, and,
having never suffered the humiliation
of being dressed in baby clothes for
selfies or the entertainment of children,
remained trusting, if not somewhat
disconcerted. She has been prescribed
Lasix, the diuretic, to ease the load on
her diagnosed enlarged heart and, at 13,
has difficulty containing whats left in
her bladder in the wee hours.
And I do mean wee... on the bed-
spread, next to where I spoon up to her
each night, every night. And sometimes
the sofa. And my truck.
Having negotiated her nub of a tail
(barbaric practice, that, docking an
animals tail) through the hole in the dia-
per, I found it far more difficult to tape
the thing together.
See? said Paul, a note of triumph in
his voice. I told you- it wont fasten that
way. Youve got to turn it upside down.
Dont be ridiculous, I replied. Shell
just end up peeing through the tail hole.
What good does that do? Then, notic-
ing the illustration on the package from
which this first diaper was taken, the
penny dropped.
Theres a Dachsund on this thing! I
declared. No wonder it doesnt fit- Bon-
nies a Jack Russell and you bought her a
Wiener diaper!
But its the same weight, Paul
retorted, pointing out the sizing chart
beneath the handsome brown canine,
poised, alert, commanding, and wearing
pull-up pants.
Bonnie has the same in-seam as a
whippet, I countered, not stubby little
legs.
At this point, Bonnie, weary of being
tugged and pulled and prodded by her
incompetent parents, sought refuge
atop an inviting pile of pillows, stepped
delicately out of the diaper as we con-
tinued to argue, curled up to sleep... and
dribbled.
The bed was then stripped for the
third night in a row.
I know what youre thinking: Why
dont you get the dog a bed to sleep in,
next to your bed?
Phillistine!
How would you like to be put upon
the floor, an object of inconvenience and
degradation, just because you had now
entered your senior years?
No, Bonnie will remain in the bed with
her us, and we will adapt to the situ-
ation. With a diaper that fits, perhaps
a pad, and a big bottle of Natures
Miracle.
And what will pee, will pee.
And so it is with our now 13-year-old
terrier, Bonnie, who, like many humans,
has been on Lasix to assist her diagnosis
of enlarged heart.
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AMANDA
AMANDA IRWIN
Staf reporter
A diaper that fits
Todays graduates give
reason for optimism
Remembering
Read Exodus 12:14-19
J
esus] took bread, gave thanks
and broke it, and gave it to
them, saying, This is my
body given for you; do this in
remembrance of me. -Luke
22:19 (NIV)
Many years ago, when my
wife and I got married, we had
the wedding ceremony and
evening reception videotaped;
recently we watched the video
again. It was amazing how
many details we had forgot-
ten, even though we had often
talked about the wedding over
the years.
Throughout the Bible, God
tells people to do certain things
so that future generations will
remember important events.
God instituted the Passover
meal to remind the Israelites
of their release from Egypt.
Offering sacrifices reminded
the Hebrew people of their sins
and the forgiveness that they
could receive.
Jesus commanded his dis-
ciples to remember his death
and sacrifice by observing the
Last Supper. The early disciples
celebrated this meal regularly.
No doubt they focused on how
the events affected their lives
and recalled the words Jesus
had spoken while he was with
them.
How important it is that
in addition to remember the
everyday events of our lives,
we also take time to remember
and tell others what God has
done for us.
Thought for the day: Today I
will remember the good things
God has done for me.
Prayer: Dear God of past,
present and future, we thank
you for all you have done for
us, and we ask that you help us
to always remember your good-
ness and love. Amen.
Planning,
packing,
driving,
dancing
I
ve been counting down and
finally finally the time
of year when I plan, pack,
drive, dance and get swept
away in the awe-inspiring mu-
sic has arrived thats right,
summer concert season!
Every summer I drive hours
sometimes an hour and
sometimes 14 hours to the
best venues within a days drive
to be in the presence of musical
greatness. This years sum-
mer-music marathon kicked
off with Music Camp, a two-day
festival featuring local bands
and vendors. I must say, it
wasnt a bad start to my music
indulgence. Im happy to report
theres an abundance of local
talent to curb my appetite for
musical indulgence until Im
able to hit the road to see my
longtime favorite performers.
Tomorrow morning, along
with a friend, Ill be driving 14
hours to see the Dave Mat-
thews Band perform a two-day
concert for the 11th time. The
amazingly talented and well-
known jam band will perform
at a venue I consider one of the
best on the east coast the
Saratoga Performing Arts Cen-
ter. Ive seen them there several
times, though its been several
years since Ive made the trek
back to the outdoor state park
in central New York. This year,
the band will play an acoustic
set and an electronic set, which
is a first. To say Im thrilled
beyond belief would be an
extreme understatement.
Decribing me as a DMB
fan doesnt fully express the
amount of admiration I have
for them. Theyve composed
more than 700 songs and have
performed more than 2,300
shows at more than 1,800 ven-
ues since beginning in 1991.
So, maybe Im a bit over zeal-
ous about DMB. But my musical
appreciation also stems from
respect for their social and en-
vironmental advocacy. Among
the well-publicized Hollywood-
horrors media throws in our
faces, its rare to hear about
the do-gooders. Its even rarer
for well-known performers to
dodge the limelight, avoiding
recognition for all they do.
Bands like this restore my faith
in following what you love,
being unapologetically true to
oneself, and all the while, they
further my love of music.
For millions of young adults here in South
Carolina and across the country, its an exciting
and uncertain time: graduation time.
Many South Carolina colleges have recently
held May commencement exercises, and most
high schools hold graduation ceremonies in late
May or early June. For high school and college
graduates alike, the beginning a new chapter in
life can be both exciting and scary.
Graduation season is often a time of mixed
feelings. Its a time for celebrating accomplish-
ments and preparing for lifes challenges... a
time of soaring expectations and anxiety about
the future.
Many high school grads will soon head off to
college, which often means living away from
their parents for the first time.
Others will head straight into the work force,
which means entering the real world. And of
course, some will choose to enter military ser-
vice, a noble calling which requires courage and
tremendous sacrifice.
Todays college grads are walking into a job
market that remains extremely competitive,
and job-seekers need courage, patience and
resourcefulness to stand out.
But for todays college grads theres much for
which to be hopeful, including a gradually im-
proving economy.
And while the world is changing, some things
will always remain the same, such as the value
of hard work. For those willing to put forth the
effort, opportunities will present themselves.
One source of anxiety, for many, is the nation-
al state of affairs. Were currently a nation with
a few big problems, not the least of which is the
eye-popping debt were leaving for our kids and
grandkids. And during our most serious chal-
lenges, when we most need our leaders to work
together to solve problems, the President and
Congress hunker down in gridlock.
This brings me to the point of this editorial.
I frequently have the opportunity to speak
with new college graduates, and I never cease
to be impressed.
Because they begin their careers in a shaky
economy, they dont take for granted the bless-
ings often taken for granted by their elders
such as ready employment and job security.
Theyre thankful for what they have. They
want to be self-reliant. They believe in doing
their part to improve their community, their
state and their nation.
They seem to be noticing the over-spending
by todays politicians, whose spendthrift ap-
proach to government is leaving a mess theyll
have to clean up. To that end, they understand
the importance of setting priorities and living
within their means.
Todays grads are tomorrows public servants,
the men and women who will guide our coun-
try. As I speak with these young people, Im
more optimistic than ever about Americas fu-
ture. Theyll be the ones to chart a new course,
right this ship and lead us in a new direction of
prosperity and freedom.
Our most fundamental problem is the gov-
ernment culture, and fixing it will be a tall
order. I believe theyre up to the challenge. Im
confident well be in good hands.
This guest editorial was submitted by Richard Eckstrom. Eckstrom, a CPA, is the
South Carolina Comptroller. Hes also Commander of the S.C. State Guard.
Todays college grads are walking
into a job market that remains
extremely competitive, and job-
seekers need courage, patience and
resourcefulness to stand out.
Thank Heaven we never had a
kid, I went on, You would have
put the diapers on their heads
and Lord knows where you
would have stuck the pacifier.
BY KATIE JONES
STAFF WRITER
Brandon Godfrey didnt
get to eat out much while
he was growing up.
When he did, it was a
fun treat. Eating at home
inspired a love of cooking.
My mom worked so
hard, Godfrey said. We
never went without but we
definitely didnt always go
out to eat. When we did,
it was a big deal. We had
fun.
Now, as the owner of
Southern Thymes, he has
the opportunity to treat
children who may not get
to eat out often. Godfrey
held the third Feed the
Youngins night last week,
feeding 30 children from
Spartanburg District Six.
I always wanted to do
something like that, giv-
ing the kids something
more than just, Heres
some nice food, he said.
That meets your survival
needs.
Godfrey is involved with
Feed the Youngins strict-
ly to help.
Helpings good, aint it?
It feels good to help. I dont
get any monetary value
out of it, but it definitely
feels good to give back
whenever you can, even if
it is something small like
food, he said.
The partnerships be-
tween Godfrey and the
groups of children have
come together organically,
he said.
People always ask me
how often I do it, I just try
to tell them As much as I
can, he said. So far, Ive
been able to do every one
thats came about.
To get involved, contact
Godfrey at Brandon.god-
frey30@gmail.com or call
southern Thymes at 801-
9511.
Kjones@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
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STAFF WRITER
Like Clemson coach
Dabo Swinney, The Fam-
ily Effect foundation has
made its mark over the
last four years.
When it hosted its in-
augural Transformation
Breakfast in 2011, only
about 150 people attend-
ed.
Nearly five times that
number flocked to TD
Convention Center last
Tuesday morning to cele-
brate the lives and families
saved from the tornado of
substance abuse.
The breakfast is held
each year to attract atten-
tion and financial contribu-
tions to The Family Effect
(TFE). TFE is the philan-
thropic foundation of the
Phoenix Center, Green-
ville Countys legislated
authority on substance
abuse. TFE raises money
for two central proper-
ties. One is Serenity Place,
a residential program that
specializes in the sub-
stance abuse treatment of
young mothers and their
preschool children. The
other is White Horse Acad-
emy a 90-day addiction
treatment center for ado-
lescent boys from across
the state.
It never gets old for me
to be here and hear the
stories and see what great
work is being done at the
Family Effect Foundation,
said Swinney, a TFE board
member and the featured
speaker at Tuesdays
event. The pain and de-
struction that families suf-
fer because of addiction is
real. Im here because Ive
lived it and I want to help
others have the same hope
and opportunities that Ive
had.
The Tigers coach was
the last of several speak-
ers emphasizing TFEs
impact on the lives of
young South Carolinians
batting substance abuse
disorders. Scott Dishman,
TFEs director of commu-
nity engagement, provid-
ed the hard stats earlier in
the program, pointing out
there are presently over
4,000 documented cases
of child neglect and abuse
among the Upstates five
counties. Inevitably, most
of those victims end up in
foster care, which Dish-
man called, a real tragedy
for children.
Dishman noted that only
about three percent of
foster kids ever graduate
from a four-year college,
and each one relegated
to the system costs South
Carolinians $20,000 annu-
ally in state and federal
taxes. Moreover, Dishman
pointed out that roughly
85 percent of children
who end up in foster-care
have at least one parent
battling a substance abuse
disorder.
Weve got to ask our-
selves, Are we a commu-
nity of people who love
children or are we just a
community of people who
love our own children?
he asked the 730 in atten-
dance.
Dishman explained that
the foundations mission
is to reduce addiction as
a leading cause of family
collapse in the Upstate.
We aggressively go af-
ter situations where weve
got kids and addiction in
the same place at the same
time, and deliver services
that break that dynamic,
keep the family together
and keep the kids out of
harms way, he said.
Tuesdays presentation
was full of real-life survival
stories. Denise Gambrell
said she came to Serenity
Place in 1999, pregnant
and addicted to cocaine
and alcohol. Today, she
is one of Serenity Places
most beloved counselors.
In the same vein, Angie
Crawford headed to Seren-
ity Place in 2004 with a 2-
year-old boy and 7-month-
old daughter. Now, one of
those children is enrolled
in a gifted and talented
school program while the
other is a straight-A stu-
dent. Crawford has flour-
ished over the last decade
as well, and now works as
one of the Phoenix Cen-
ters peer support special-
ists.
At present, TFE is try-
ing to raise $1.7 million
to build additional facili-
ties so that Serenity Place
can treat more women and
kids. It is one of only 4
percent of South Carolinas
drug rehabilitation centers
that treats both together
and at the same time.
In just a few years, White
Horse Academy has built
a successful track record
as well. The 16-bed facil-
ity treats boys ages 13-17
with substance abuse dis-
orders. Dishman said that
68 percent of the boys
that complete the acade-
mys 90-day program are
still clean and sober a year
later.
Boys who come out of
the academy are less likely
to use drugs and alcohol
than the average teenag-
er, he said.
Swinney spoke about
how he and his wife, Kath-
leen, visited both White
Horse Academy and Seren-
ity Place several years ago,
and were astounded with
what they saw.
We believe wholeheart-
edly in the mission, the
coach said last Tuesday.
How can you not look at
these women and their
children and say, Thats
awesome. How can I
help?
Swinney, who grew up in
a family ravaged by alco-
holism, said both he and
former player Duane Allen
are examples of what can
happen when young peo-
ple get the support and
intervention they need.
I know personally what
happens when you in-
vest in peoples lives, and
thats what were asking
you to do here today, he
said. When you do that,
you change how they
think. Basically, your des-
tiny starts with how you
think. When you change
how somebody thinks, you
change their destiny.
This years Transforma-
tion Breakfast was spon-
sored by Chris and Kellys
Hope Foundation. Green-
ville financial representa-
tive Steve Grant started
the foundation after los-
ing both his sons to drug
overdoses at ages 21 and
24.
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Swinney speaks at Family Efect event
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self-
insure?
Q: What do you think
about auto club member-
ships like AAA?
DR: Ive got nothing
against AAA. But hon-
estly, I tend to self-insure
through savings for these
kinds of things. Ive prob-
ably used, or had need
of, a tow truck twice in
the last 20 years. When
it comes to this kind of
product, I always look at
it from the perspective of,
Where does it leave me
if I dont sign up for their
service?
Again, I dont think AAA
is a big rip-off or anything
like that. Its just a type of
insurance, if you will, for
which I have no need. I
guess it could be a handy
thing to have if you were
in a situation where you
were using their services
a lot. But if their average
customer were like that,
theyd probably end up
losing money on you.
WILLLIAM BUCHHEIT | THE GREER CITIZEN
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney spoke of the importance of investing in young peoples
lives to help families overcome the tornado of substance abuse.

BY BILLY CANNADA
EDITOR
Sims BBQ, located at
106 W. Main Street in Dun-
can, will host a benefit for
Shannon High, a Greer
runner that suffered se-
vere injuries in the Good-
will Mud Run, on Saturday
afternoon (May 31), begin-
ning at 4 p.m.
The cost is $12 for
adults, which includes
drinks and dessert.
Ive known Shannon for
years, Sims Owner Chuck
Solesbee said. Hes just a
friend and were trying to
help. Theyve got a lot of
expenses and we thought
this might be a great way
to get people together to
eat barbecue and help a
good cause too.
The event will feature a
buffet, something the res-
taurant does not normally
offer.
We dont normally do a
buffet, but were going to
open it up and do a cus-
tom buffet just for this
benefit, Solesbee said.
Well offer the normal
menu items, but well also
offer the unique specialty
items that we do just for
catering.
Twenty percent of the
proceeds raised will go di-
rectly to the High family.
Its a great time to fel-
lowship with the commu-
nity and its an opportuni-
ty to give back, Solesbee
said. This is a family
thats in need right now,
so we just want to show
our love and support for
the family.
Billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
Southern Thymes feeds the youngins
Sims BBQ to host benefit for High

I dont think AAA
is a big rip-off or
anything like that.
Hes just a friend
and were trying to
help.
Chuck Solesbee
Sims BBQ owner
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FROM PAGE ONE
were a lot of charities
that you gave them a dollar
and they wrote your initials
or your name on a piece of
cardboard. Thats nice and
good, but you dont really
get a lot for that. Food is
something that everybody
has to have, and people
like to have something in
return. So I thought we
could use food as a vehi-
cle to support charity be-
cause its ongoing, Kirby
said. Its not a one-time
deal, where in March you
do the March of Dimes, or
M.S. (Multiple Sclerosis) or
Cerebral Palsy and thats
it. This is continuing, and
(were) trying to keep it
local for the some of the
smaller charities that re-
ally struggle so thats
what I came up with. Its
just an idea. I love food, I
love cooking, you can tell I
love to talk to people and I
just decided it was a good
match to put the food to-
gether with charity.
Kirby cooks, picks a
spot, sets up and serves
food for a different local
charity each quarter. A
minimum of 15 percent of
the net profits generated
by food sales profit local
charities, and this quarter
profits are being raised
for Miracle Hill Ministries.
Next quarter the Disabled
American Veterans will
benefit from Kirbys ef-
forts.
We just try to find good
local charities that help
people that are down and
out, Kirby said.
For Kirby, this is a rela-
tively new venture that is
different from his previ-
ous career. Kirby spent 30
years working in sales and
marketing and, 25 years
ago, he owned a satellite
business, but he chose to
go a different direction.
I just decided this was
something different, a
new direction, a second
chapter in my life. Its
something I enjoy. I prefer
being outside with food
and people, he said.
For now, because of the
high visibility and the high
traffic, Kirbys Hot Dogs
for a Cause cart will re-
main at the corner of Main
and Poinsett streets. For
updates on cart locations,
visit the Hot Dogs for a
Cause Facebook page or
call 444-4828.
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Mayor Rick Danner and
City Administrator Ed
Driggers will reveal the
featured band and com-
plete schedule for Free-
dom Blast, which is enter-
ing its sixth year at Greer
City Park.
This years festival will
be held June 28.
Freedom Blast contin-
ues to evolve as a festival,
but the prevailing theme
is to honor our Armed
Forces and veterans and to
celebrate Americas free-
dom, Driggers said. We
think this years schedule
of events is the best yet,
and were looking forward
to introducing a special
guest at the June 5 an-
nouncement.
Greer City Park is also
where Greer Idol and
Greer Idol Teen contes-
tants will be held during
Tunes in the Park on Fri-
day evenings. The band
lineup for that event will
be announced June 5.
Following the announce-
ment and regular pre-
movie games and activi-
ties, Happy Feet 2, the
opening film in the 2014
Moonlight Movies series,
will begin at approximate-
ly 8:45 p.m.
Its going to be a busy
summer for city staff and
a fun summer for City of
Greer residents and visi-
tors, Driggers said. We
hope families will come
out early to the Greer City
Park Amphitheater on
June 5 to learn more about
Freedom Blast and more
exciting programming.
FROM PAGE ONE
Road, and Beech Springs
Intermediate School, 200
S. Danzler Road. Polling
places for Lyman resi-
dents are Friendship Bap-
tist Church, 1600 Holly
Springs Road, and Lyman
Town Hall, 81 Groce Road.
In statewide elections,
current Governor Nikki
Haley, Republican, who is
the first female elected as
governor of South Caro-
lina, is competing against
several candidates for her
position, including Vincent
Sheheen, Democratic, who
was slimly beat out by Hal-
ey in the last election. Oth-
ers vying for the seat are
Steve French, Libertarian,
and Morgan Bruce Reeves,
United Citizens.
Secretary of State Mark
Hammond, Republican,
will try to hold onto his
seat in the next election,
facing Ginny Deerin, Dem-
ocrat.
Lieutenant Governor
Glenn McConnell, Repub-
lican, is stepping down
from his position which he
has held since 2012. In the
running to replace him are
Bakari Sellers, Democrat,
and Republican candidates
Mike Campbell, Pat McKin-
ney, Henry McMaster and
Ray Moore.
State Treasurer Cur-
tis Loftis, Republican, is
running for re-election
against fellow Republican
candidate Brian Adams.
Loftis was first elected for
the position in 2010.
Attorney General Alan
Wilson, Republican, who
was first elected for the
position in 2010, is run-
ning for re-election against
Democratic candidate Par-
nell digs.
Longtime Comptroller
General Richard Eckstrom,
Republican, is running for
re-election against Kyle
Herbert, Democrat. Eck-
strom has served as comp-
troller general since 2002.
Several candidates are
campaigning for the su-
perintendent of educa-
tion seat. Current Super-
intendent of Education
Dr. Mitchell Zais, who
was elected in 2011, isnt
among them. Democratic
candidates contending for
the position are Montrio
Belton Sr., Sheila Gallagh-
er, Jerry Govan and Tom
Thompson, and Repub-
lican candidates include
Sally Atwater, Gary Bur-
gess, Meka Bosket Childs,
Amy Cofield, Sheri Few,
Don Jordan, Elizabeth
Moffly and Molly Mitchell
Spearman, as well Ed Mur-
ray, American Party.
Republicans James
Breazeale and Bob Livings-
ton are both contending
for the adjutant general
seat, which has been held
by Livingston since 2010.
Longtime Commission-
er of Agriculture Hugh
Weathers, Republican, is
also seeking re-election.
He has served in the posi-
tion since he was elected
interim-commissioner of
agriculture in 2004. Da-
vid Edmond, United Citi-
zens Party, Emile DeFelice,
American Party, and Joe
Farmer, Republican, are
also campaigning for the
position.
U.S. Senator Lindsey
Graham, Republican, is
running for re-election
for his seat as well. Also
vying for the position are
Democratic candidates Jay
Stamper, Joyce Dickerson
and Brad Hutto, Libertar-
ian Party candidate Victor
Kocher and Republican
candidates Det Bowers,
Lee Bright, Richard Cash,
Bill Connor, Benjamin
Dunn and Nancy Mace.
Absentee voting is pres-
ently open at the County
Elections Office, 366 N.
Church St., Spartanburg.
Absentee voters can cast
ballots in-person between
8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Mon-
day Friday until 4:30 p.m.
on June 9. Voters will have
to have a form of photo
I.D., such as a South Caro-
lina. drivers license, South
Carolina I.D. issued by the
Department of Motor Ve-
hicles, a U.S. passport, a
military I.D. or a voter reg-
istration card with a photo
on it.
candidates or polling loca-
tions, visit scvotes.org.
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opened in South Carolina,
with the other locations in
Spartanburg, Greenville,
Mount Pleasant, Charles-
ton, Columbia and Easley.
Greer is a great market.
Theres just a tremendous
number of growth of peo-
ple here, before through
BMW and especially now,
he said.
Prior to taking part in the
Batteries Plus Bulbs fran-
chise, Kennedy worked
in the textile business,
but when that industry
faltered he became inter-
ested in the commercial
aspect of the franchise af-
ter hearing the franchises
founder talking about
niche retail on the radio.
With more energy ef-
ficient light bulbs hitting
the market and incandes-
cent light bulb use disap-
pearing, Kennedy said
they found a market and
an educational opportu-
nity in bulbs.
We not only sell great
products at a good, com-
petitive price, but we also
offer technology. Were
able to explain to people
why an LED is better than
a CFL incandescent. Were
also able to explain the
color temperatures, Ken-
nedy said.
The new Greer store is
open Sunday, 10 a.m.7
p.m., MondayFriday, 8
a.m.8 p.m. and Saturday 8
a.m.7 p.m. More informa-
tion about the franchise
and the products offered
can be found at batter-
iesplus.com.
airwin@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
Gregory Wayne Brock
Gregory Wayne Brock,
48, of 100 Foxfield Way,
died May 25, 2014, at
MUSC in Charleston.
A native of East Pointe,
Georgia, he was a son
the late Wallace Edward
Brock.
Surviving also are his
mother, Sally Jane Guyn
Brock of Greer; his loving
companion Kim Blackwell
Nelson of Spartanburg; a
son, John Gregory Brock;
a daughter, Caroline Eliza-
beth Brock both of Lyman;
a brother, Doug Brock of
Jacksonville, Fla.; and a sis-
ter, Mitzi Brock of Greer.
A memorial service will
be held 2 p.m. Saturday at
His Vineyard, conducted
by Rev. Keith Kelly.
Visitation will be held
after the service at the
church on Saturday.
Memorials may be made
to Hollings Cancer Cen-
ter, Bone Marrow Trans-
plant, Fund ID No. 08240,
86 Jonathan Lucas Street,
MSC 955, Charleston,
South Carolina 29425.
Online condolences may
be made at thewoodmor-
tuary.com.
Shirley A. Taylor
Shirley Ann Chesher Tay-
lor, 72, of 3513 Highway
414, died May 25, 2014 at
Hospice House of Laurens
County.
The native of Danville,
Virginia, daughter of the
late Garland Chesher and
Lillie Mae Durham Snead,
was a homemaker.
Surviving are her hus-
band, J.B. Taylor of the
home; five sons, Alan
Boyter (Becky) of Center-
ville, Iowa, Wesley Boyter
(Connie) of Savannah,
Georgia, Tony Boyter (Ar-
lene) of Roebuck, Bo Boyter
of Mauldin and James
Taylor (Dee) of Greer; two
daughters, Ginger Chesher
of Danville, Virginia. and
Donna Stokes of Inman;
one sister, Louise Wheat-
ley of Danville, Virginia.;
18 grandchildren and nu-
merous great-grandchil-
dren.
Mrs. Taylor was prede-
ceased by a son, Tim Tay-
lor and a sister Hazel Ste-
phenson.
Funeral services will be
4 p.m. Thursday at Wood
Mortuary conducted by
Pastor Michael Boyter.
Burial will follow in High-
land Baptist Church cem-
etery.
Grandsons will serve as
pallbearers.Visitation will
be held 6-8 p.m. Wednes-
day at Wood Mortuary.
The family is at the
home.
Online condolences may
be made at thewoodmor-
tuary.com.

ELECTION: State races up for grabs
COMPTROLLER GENERAL
Kyle Herbert - Democrat
Richard Eckstrom -
Republican (I)
SUPERINTENDENT
OF EDUCATION
Ed Murray - American
Montrio Belton Sr. -
Democrat
Sheila Gallagher - Democrat
Jerry Govan - Democrat
Tom Thompson - Democrat
Sally Atwater - Republican
Gary Burgess - Republican
Meka Bosket Childs -
Republican
Amy Cofeld - Republican
Sheri Few - Republican
Don Jordan - Republican
Elizabeth Mof y - Republican
Molly Mitchell Spearman
- Republican
ADJUTANT GENERAL
James Breazeale -
Republican
Bob Livingston - Republican
(I)
COMMISSIONER OF
AGRICULTURE
Emile DeFelice - American
Joe Farmer - Republican
Hugh Weathers - Republican
(I)
David Edmond - United
Citizen
SPARTANBURG COUNTY
DIST. 5 SEAT
Dale Culbreth - Republican
Bob Walker - Republican
STORE: Service at a competitive price
Batteries Plus Bulbs is open for business in Greer. The store
is located next to IHOP.
CAUSE: Hot dogs beneft Miracle Hill

BLAST: Band lineup to be announced

Warm, drier weekend weather
We will see lots of sunshine and warm tem-
peratures this weekend with fewer afternoon
thunderstorms. Highs will stay in the low to
middle 80s for Saturday and Sunday. After a
week that has included temperatures near 90
and scattered afternoon thunderstorms we will
see cooler, normal temperatures return for the
weekend. Our average high for this time of
year is 83. Have a great weekend!
Sedmont Book Signing
Where: Stomping Grounds
Date: Saturday, May 31
6-9 p.m.

Temps: Partly cloudy and
warm. Middle 70s.
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Weekend Outlook
PRIMARY RACES |
BY KATIE CRUICE SMITH
FOR THE GREER CITIZEN
With a large field out
front, Suber Road Baptist
Church is the perfect place
to have a soccer game.
Beginning June 2, and
lasting through the end of
August, the church plans
to do just that provide
opportunities to play soc-
cer every Monday night
from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
I thought this would
be a great outreach for
the Greer community,
said Herson Lopez, who
came up with the idea a
couple of years ago. This
is a large Spanish-speak-
ing community, too, and I
can reach them because I
speak the language.
The church provided its
field for a soccer outreach
a couple of years ago, and
Lopez is looking forward
to reaching out to the com-
munity in this way again.
The point is just to
have fun, said Lopez. We
first started planning a
championship game, but
we decided we wanted it
to be more laid-back.
The soccer outreach is
open to anyone all ages
and genders and is in-
tended to just be an event
made available for anyone
who wants to stop by and
play.
I just thought this
would be a good outreach
for the summer, said Lo-
pez. I love soccer and I
thought it would be great
to have an opportunity to
present the Gospel.
The last time the church
held a soccer outreach,
they had about 15 people
on an average night. This
time, Lopez is hoping to
have enough people come
out that they can mix up
the teams each week. Lo-
pez is also working on
providing childcare but
said that he cant make
any promises about that
at this point.
contact Lopez at 373-
5517.
Suber Road Baptist
Church is located at 445 S.
Suber Road.
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GREER FIRST BAPTIST
PLANS BIBLE SCHOOL
Greer First Baptist
Church will hold Agency
D3 Vacation Bible School
June 22-26, 6-8:30 p.m.
The church is located
at 202 W. Poinsett St. Call
877-4253 or visit greerfbc.
org/vbs.
GODS KIDZ MEET
AT UNITED CHRISTIAN
United Christian Church,
located at 105 Daniel Av-
enue in Greer, will hosts
songs, crafts, snacks, a
bounce house and a Bible
lesson on Jonah for chil-
dren ages 5-10 on Satur-
day, May 31 from 11 a.m.-
2 p.m.
call 895-3966 or 561-
8195.
GLASSY MOUNTAIN
BAPTIST HOLD YARD SALE
Glassy Mountain Baptist
church will hold a yard
and bake sale fundraiser
starting at 8 a.m. Saturday,
May 31. Hot dogs will be
available at 11:00 a.m.
The church is located
at 935 N Glassy Mountain
Road, Landrum.
EBENEZER WELCOME
OFFERING FREE FOOD
The Bread of Life Food
Pantry at Ebenezer Wel-
come Baptist Church, 4005
Highway 414, Landrum, is
open on Thursdays from
2-4 p.m.
The pantry is open to
families in need of as-
sistance. Photo ID is re-
quired.
call 895-1461.
SINGLES BIBLE STUDY
PELHAM ROAD BAPTIST
Pelham Road Baptist
Church, 1108 Pelham
Road, Greer, hosts a Sin-
gles Bible Study each Sun-
day from 6-8:30 p.m.
GRIEFSHARE OFFERED
AT FAIRVIEW BAPTIST
Fairview Baptist Church,
1300 Locust Hill Road,
Greer, will host Grief-
Share, a support group led
by Carol Allen, on the sec-
ond Sunday of each month
from 4:45 - 6:30 p.m.
contact Carol Allen at 292-
6008.
APALACHE BAPTIST SENIOR
ADULT CALENDAR
The ABC seniors are
scheduled to go out to Za-
xbys in Greer on May 29
at 6 p.m.
A covered dish supper is
on the senior adult calen-
dar for June 10 in the CLC
at 6 p.m. Special guests
for this event will be The
Yesterukes.
The senior adults have
planned a one-day trip to
visit the Victory Junction
Gang camp in N.C. on
June 16. This camp was
built in memory of Adam
Petty (member of the NAS-
CAR Petty racing family),
who was killed in 2000 at
the New Hampshire Inter-
national Speedway. The
camp is free and children
with life-threatening ill-
nesses are able to go have
fun, not worrying about
their ailments.
On June 26 at 6 p.m. the
Golden Hearts are going
to Lake Bowen Fish Camp
for the evening meal.
SEND US YOUR
CHURCH NEWS
Send information to bil-
ly@greercitizen.com or
call 877-2076. Deadlines
for submission are Mon-
day at noon.
BY KATIE CRUICE SMITH
*Editors note: This is
Part II of a three-part se-
ries on the history of Tay-
lors First Baptist Church.
The church is celebrating
150 years. Be sure to check
next weeks edition of The
Greer Citizen for Part III.
Taylors First Baptist
Church saw quite the
change in the 1920s.
On May 22, 1921, Taylors
First Baptist decided that a
new building was needed
and finally tore down the
octagonal structure that
had served as their sanc-
tuary for 33 years.
On January 22, 1922, the
248 members of Taylors
Church met for the first
time in their new building.
By 1924, the town that
had once been a destina-
tion resort was no longer
the vacation spot it had
once been.
With the burning down
of the hotel and the ef-
fects of World War I, the
town had never been able
to revive itself as a vaca-
tion spot. But, mills were
beginning to boom in the
area, and the opening of
Southern Bleachery at the
current Taylors Mill Prop-
erties site brought jobs for
1,000 workers.
As most mills were
known to do, Southern
Bleachery opened a mill
church immediately and
was at one time larger
than Taylors Church. But,
after the mill closed in
1965, the property was
achieved by Taylors First
Baptist Church and is now
used by Betania Church.
In 1940, the church
was experiencing grow-
ing pains and knew that
it was time to make some
additions, including a fel-
lowship hall and some
classrooms. In 1954, the
church had continued to
grow and needed to add
on even more classroom
space, which is now used
as the church offices.
By 1962, Taylors First
Baptist Church was up to
a membership of 685 and
was continuing to grow. In
1963, the church saw that
it would only continue to
grow and that it needed
to make some long-term
plans that would accom-
modate larger numbers.
Included in the plans
were a new sanctuary
and even more classroom
space, which were com-
pleted by the next year.
On Aug. 16, 1968, Ed-
win Young was named
the new pastor of Taylors
First Baptist, taking over
at a time when there was
much turmoil in the area
over the shutdown of the
mills.
Edwin Young saw the
vision [of missions] and
set out to make it happen,
said Dr. Chuck Morton,
who is the chairperson
for the 150th Celebration.
He was one of the movers
and shakers in the conven-
tion.
On March 29, 1970, the
church met for the first
time in its new sanctuary,
and the next year they lost
their pastor when he de-
cided to take over a church
in Columbia and then later
moved to Second Baptist
Church in Houston, Texas,
where he serves today.
In October of 1971, Cliff
Barrows, who is known
for his work with the Billy
Graham Evangelistic As-
sociation, took over as
interim pastor while the
church sought to replace
the beloved Young.
On June 1, 1972, Dr. Er-
nest Carswell began his 30-
year ministry as the pastor
of Taylors First Baptist.
Carswell saw a need for
the church to be mission-
minded and sought to
make the church a strong
supporter of missions. On
June 15, 1976, the first
mission team was sent
from Taylors First Baptist
to Grenada in the Lesser
Antilles. By 1978, the
church was also support-
ing missionaries by pro-
viding mission houses
for missionaries home on
furlough. The church also
sent out its first medical
mission team that year to
Brazil.
The mission mindset
was not limited to just for-
eign missions, however. In
1981, Taylors First Baptist
opened its doors to Alco-
holics Anonymous, which
continues to meet at the
church now. In 1982, Tay-
lors also saw the need for
a preschool to meet some
of the educational needs
of the community, and
certified teachers continue
to minister to children in
the area.
Daryl Hopkins, the lon-
gest tenured minister
at Taylors First Baptist,
joined the staff on Oct.
1, 1993, serving then as
the minister of adults and
evangelism until switching
over to his current title of
minister of family life and
recreation.
With the continued
membership growth, Tay-
lors First Baptist needed
to add on a new worship
center. On April 2, 1995,
the congregation met in
the new worship center
for the first time.
The church also contin-
ued its mission outreach
and decided to build an or-
phanage. On Sept. 1, 1998,
the Davis Lar Orphanage
was opened in Fortaleza,
Brazil, and medical mis-
sion teams visit each year.
Since the late 80s, we
have been working with
missionaries in Brazil,
Grenada, Pennsylvania,
and Tennessee, said
Morton. We even estab-
lished a church in Alberta,
Canada. We are working
at establishing relation-
ships within communities.
I realized that I am part
of something bigger than
I am.
Taylors First Baptist celebrates 150 years
PART II ESTABLISHING SOMETHING BIGGER
Suber Road hosts soccer outreach
PHOTO | SUBMITTED
The 1970 sanctuary at Taylors First Baptist, pictured, was converted to classroom space
after the completion of the current worship center in 1995.
PHOTO | SUBMITTED
Pictured above is the current Taylors First Baptist worship
center under construction in 1994.
CHURCH
NEWS

Edwin Young saw the vision [of missions]
and set out to make it happen. He was
one of the movers and shakers in the
convention.
Dr. Chuck Morton
Chairperson, 150th Celebration Ed Young
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BAPTIST
Abner Creek Baptist Church
2461 Abner Creek Rd., Greer 877-6604
Airport Baptist Church
776 S. Batesville Rd., Greer 848-7850
Apalache Baptist
1915 Gap Creek Rd., Greer 877-6012
Bible Baptist Church
6645 Mountain View Rd., Taylors 895-7003
Blue Ridge Baptist Church
3950 Pennington Rd., Greer 895-5787
BridgePointe
600 Bridge Rd., Taylors 244-2774
Burnsview Baptist Church
9690 Reidville Rd., Greer 879-4006
Calvary Baptist
101 Calvary St., Greer 877-9759
Calvary Baptist
108 Forest St., Greer 968-0092
Calvary Hill Baptist
100 Edward Rd., Lyman
Calvary Road Baptist Church
108 Bright Rd., Greer 593-2643
Camp Creek Baptist Church
1100 Camp Creek Rd., Taylors
Cedar Grove Baptist Church
109 Elmer St., Greer 877-6216
Community Baptist Church
642 S. Suber Rd., Greer 848-3500
Double Springs Baptist Church
3800 Locust Hill Rd., Taylors 895-1314
Ebenezer-Welcome Baptist Church
4005 Highway 414, Landrum 895-1461
El Bethel Baptist Church
313 Jones Ave., Greer 877-4021
Emmanuel Baptist Church
423 S. Buncombe Rd., Greer 877-2121
Enoree Fork Baptist Church
100 Enoree Dr., Greer 268-4385
Fairview Baptist Church
1300 Locust Hill Rd., Greer 877-1881
First Baptist Church
202 W. Poinsett St., Greer 877-4253
Freedom Fellowship Greer High 877-3604
Friendship Baptist Church
1600 Holly Springs Rd., Lyman 877-4746
Good News Baptist Church
1592 S. Highway 14, Greer 879-2289
Grace Baptist Church
760 W. Gap Creek Rd., Greer 879-3519
Grace Place
407 Ridgewood Dr., Greer 877-7724
Greer Freewill Baptist Church
110 Pine Ridge Dr., Greer 968-0310
Heritage Chapel Baptist Church
218 Alexander Rd., Greer 989-0170
Highland Baptist Church
3270 Hwy. 414, Taylors 895-5270
Hillcrest Baptist Church
111 Biblebrook Dr., Greer 877-4206
Hispanic Baptist Iglesia Bautista Hispana
199 Hubert St., Greer 877-3899
Holly Springs Baptist Church
250 Hannon Rd., Inman 877-6765
Locust Hill Baptist Church
5534 Locust Hill Rd., Travelers Rest 895-1771
Maple Creek Baptist Church
609 S. Main St., Greer 877-1791
Milford Baptist Church
1282 Milford Church Rd., Greer 895-5533
Mount Lebanon Baptist Church
572 Mt. Lebanon Church Rd., Greer 895-2334
New Hope Baptist Church
561 Gilliam Rd., Greer 879-7080
New Jerusalem Baptist Church
413 E. Poinsett St., Greer 968-9203
New Life Baptist Church
90 Becco Rd., Greer 895-3224
Northwood Baptist Church
888 Ansel School Rd., Greer 877-5417
ONeal Baptist Church
3420 N. Highway 101, Greer 895-0930
Pelham First Baptist Church
2720 S. Old Highway 14, Greer 879-4032
Peoples Baptist Church
310 Victor Avenue Ext., Greer 848-0449
Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church
201 Jordan Rd., Lyman 879-2646
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
1002 S. Buncombe Rd., Greer 877-6436
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
4899 Jordan Rd., Greer 895-3546
Providence Baptist Church
2020 Gibbs Shoals Rd., Greer 877-3483
Rebirth Missionary Baptist Church
2375 Racing Road, Greer 877-0449
Riverside Baptist Church
1249 S. Suber Rd., Greer 879-4400
Second Baptist Church
570 Memorial Drive Ext., Greer 877-7061
Southside Baptist Church
410 S. Main St., Greer 877-2672
St. Johns Baptist Church
2 Groveland Rd., Taylors 879-2904
Suber Road Baptist Church
Taylors First Baptist Church
200 W. Main St., Taylors 244-3535
United Family Ministries
13465 E. Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer 877-3235
Victor Baptist
121 New Woodruff Rd., Greer 877-9686
Washington Baptist Church
3500 N. Highway 14, Greer 895-1510
Welcome Home Baptist Church
1779 Pleasant Hill Rd., Greer 901-7674
CATHOLIC
Blessed Trinity Catholic Church
901 River Rd., Greer 879-4225
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Riverside Church of Christ
2103 Old Spartanburg Rd., Greer 322-6847
CHURCH OF GOD
Church of God - Greer
500 Trade St., Greer 877-0374
Church of God of Prophecy
2416 N. Highway 14, Greer 877-8329
Eastside Worship Center
601 Taylors Rd., Taylors 268-0523
ONeal Church of God
3794 Berry Mill Rd., Greer 895-4273
Pelham Church of God of Prophecy
Praise Cathedral Church of God
3390 Brushy Creek Rd., Greer 879-4878
EPISCOPAL
Good Shepherd Episcopal
200 Cannon St., Greer 877-2330
LUTHERAN
Abiding Peace Ev. Lutheran Church
401 Batesville Rd., Simpsonville 288-4867
Apostolic Lutheran Church
453 N. Rutherford Rd., Greer 848-4568
Immanuel Lutheran Church & School LCMS
2820 Woodruff Rd., Simpsonville 297-5815
Redeemer Lutheran Church, ELCA
300 Oneal Rd., Greer 877-5876
METHODIST
Bethel United Methodist Church
105 E. Arlington Ave., Greer 879-2066
Covenant United Methodist Church
Ebenezer United Methodist Church
174 Ebenezer Road, Greer 987-9644
Faith United Methodist Church
1301 S. Main St. (S. Hwy. 14), Greer 877-0308
Fews Chapel United Methodist Church
4000 N. Highway 101, Greer 895-2522
Grace United Methodist Church
627 Taylor Rd., Greer 877-7015
Lee Road United Methodist Church
1377 East Lee Rd., Taylors 244-6427
Liberty Hill United Methodist Church
301 Liberty Hill Rd., Greer 968-8150
Liberty United Methodist Church
4276 Highway 414, Landrum 292-0142
Memorial United Methodist Church
201 N. Main St., Greer 877-0956
Mountain View UMC
6525 Mountain View Rd., Taylors 895-8532
Sharon United Methodist Church
1421 Reidville Sharon Rd., Greer 879-7926
St. Mark United Methodist Church
911 St. Mark Rd., Taylors 848-7141
St. Paul United Methodist Church
3856 N. Highway 101, Greer 895-5570
Victor United Methodist Church
1 Wilson Ave., Greer 877-5520
Woods Chapel United Methodist Church
2388 Brown Wood Rd., Greer 879-4475
Zoar United Methodist Church
1005 Highway 357, Greer 877-0758
PRESBYTERIAN
Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church
2094 Highway 101 North, Greer 483-2140
Devenger Road Presbyterian Church
1200 Devenger Rd., Greer 268-7652
Fellowship Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
100 School St., Greer 877-3612
Fulton Presbyterian Church
OTHER DENOMINATIONS
Agape House
900 Gap Creek Rd., Greer 329-7491
Anglican Church of St. George the Martyr
427 Batesville Rd., Simpsonville 281-0015
Bartons Memorial Pentacostal Holiness
Highway 101 North, Greer
Bethesda Temple
125 Broadus St., Greer 877-8523
Beulah Christian Fellowship Church
1017 Mauldin Rd., Greenville 283-0639
Calvary Bible Fellowship
Holiday Inn, Duncan 266-4269
Calvary Chapel of Greer
104 New Woodruff Rd. Greer 877-8090
Christ Fellowship
343 Hampton Rd., Greer 879-8446
Christian Heritage Church
900 N. Main St., Greer 877-2288
Christian Life Center 2 Country Plaza 322-1325
Christian Outreach 106 West Rd. 848-0308
El-Bethel Holiness 103 E. Church St. 968-9474
Faith Family Church
3339 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors 244-0207
Faith Temple
5080 Sandy Flat Rd., Taylors 895-2524
Glad Tidings Assembly of God
Highway 290, Greer 879-3291
Greer Mill Church 52 Bobo St., Greer 877-2442
Harmony Fellowship Church
Harvest Christian Church
2150 Highway 417, Woodruff 486-8877
International Cathedral of Prayer
100 Davis Avenue Greer 655-0009
Lifesong Church
12481 Greenville Highway, Lyman 439-2602
Living Way Community Church
3239 N. Highway 101, Greer 895-0544
Mountain Bridge Community Church
1400B Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer 350-1051
New Beginnings Outreach
104 New Woodruff Rd., Greer 968-2424
New Birth Greenville
New Covenant Fellowship
2425 Racing Rd., Greer 848-4521
New Hope Freedom
109 W. Wade Hampton Blvd. Greer 205-8816
New Life in Christ 210 Arlington Rd. 346-9053
Point of Life Church
Wade Hampton Blvd. Duncan 426-4933
Springwell Church
Trinity Fellowship Church
1700 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville 244-6011
United Anglican Fellowship
1001 W. Poinsett St., Greer 629-3350
United Christian Church
105 Daniel Ave., Greer 879-0970
United House of Prayer
213 Oak St., Greer 848-0727
Upstate Friends Meeting (Quaker)
39 Hillcrest St., Lyman 877-9392
Upstate Tree of Life
203 East Bearden St., Greer 848-1295
Victorian Hills Community Church
209 Victor Ave. Ext., Greer 877-3981
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FROM FOX CAROLINA
NEWS PARTNER
Greenville County depu-
ties are investigating after
several people in a Taylors
apartment complex woke
up Tuesday to find their
tires slashed.
Deputies said they re-
sponded to the James-
town Commons complex
on Birchview Street after
receiving two calls about
the vandalism.
Deputies said approxi-
mately 40 tires had been
slashed. No suspects have
been identified so far, dep-
uties said.
(Note: All information
contained in the following
blotter was taken directly
from the official incident
reports filed by the Greer
Police Department, The
Spartanburg County Sher-
iffs Office or The Green-
ville County Sheriffs Of-
fice. All suspects are to be
considered innocent until
proven guilty in the court
of law.)
POSSESSION
Michael Lee Dehay, 24, of
56 Centell Circle, Travel-
ers Rest, has been charged
with possession of meth,
possession of heroin, pos-
session of drug parapher-
nalia and violation of pro-
bation.
According to incident re-
ports, an officer observed a
male walking down Poplar
Drive who had reportedly
been involved in stealing
lawn mowers in the area.
The officer questioned the
subject, who claimed he
borrowed the lawn mower
and led the officer to the
address from which he
borrowed it. When they
arrived at the residence,
Dehay, who was at the res-
idence attempted to lock
the door of the home in an
attempt to not deal with
the officer.
Dehay then stepped out
on the porch and the officer
detected his nervous be-
havior along with an odor
of marijuana coming from
his person. After receiv-
ing Dehays ID, the officer
learned he had a warrant
out of Greenville County
for violation of probation.
Dehay was placed under
arrest and a search of his
person yielded one baggy
of methamphetamine, one
baggy of heroin and some
drug paraphernalia.
Dehay was transported
to the Greer City Jail.
DUI
Severiano Aguirre-Clara,
47, of 13 8th St., Greer, has
been charged with DUI, no
state drivers license, not
in possession of registra-
tion and no proof of insur-
ance.
According to incident
reports, an officer was
dispatched to the Victor
area in reference to a bur-
gundy Ford Explorer driv-
ing erratically. The officer
spotted the vehicle on 8th
Street driving over a curb.
The officer pulled behind
the vehicle that stopped at
13 8th St. As the officer
approached the vehicle, he
observed a Hispanic male
asleep in the drivers seat.
The officer knocked on
the drivers side window
numerous times attempt-
ing to wake the driver, but
he was unable to do so.
Since the vehicle was
still running and in drive,
the officer opened the
door and put the vehicle
in park before turning the
vehicle off. Eventually, the
officer was able to wake
the driver (Aguirre-Clara),
who was extremely intoxi-
cated and had a strong
smell of alcohol coming
from his person.
A series of field sobriety
tests were administered
to Aguirre-Clara, which he
failed. He was placed un-
der arrest and transported
to the Greer City Jail. He
blew a .19 on a breatha-
lyzer.
SHOPLIFTING
Jimmie Lee Irby, 52,
of 220 Biblebrook Drive,
Greer, has been charged
with shoplifting.
reports, an officer was dis-
patched to the Lil Cricket
on West Wade Hampton
Boulevard in reference
to a shoplifting. Upon ar-
rival, the officer located
the subject (Irby) match-
ing the description given
and confirmed through
surveillance and the store
clerk he had put a can of
beer into his pocket before
leaving.
Irby was placed under
arrest and transported to
the Greer City Jail.
HIT AND RUN
Lisa Christine Palko, 48,
of 504 Main St. A, Greer,
has been charged with hit
and run of an attended
vehicle. Ronnie Justine
Deyoung, 32, of 915 Har-
vey Road, Greer, has been
charged with failure to ap-
pear.
reports, an officer was on
routine patrol when a fe-
male in the parking lot of
the Hot Spot, on East Poin-
sett Street, flagged him
down. The lady told the
officer a gold sedan oc-
cupied by a white female
driver and a white male
passenger had just backed
into her vehicle while she
was inside and then fled
the scene. Another officer
spotted the suspected ve-
hicle traveling on Highway
101 and initiated a traffic
stop.
Damage was observed
on the rear drivers side of
the vehicle.
The victim and a wit-
ness confirmed the ve-
hicle that struck her car.
Palko, who was driving,
was placed under arrest
and Deyoung, who was a
passenger in the vehicle,
was also placed under ar-
rest for an active failure
to appear warrant out of
Spartanburg County.
DUI
Joshua David Stuart, 30,
of 503 Chartwell Drive,
with DUI and an expired
tag.
reports, an officer initi-
ated a traffic stop on a ve-
hicle that was traveling on
Highway 14 erratically.
Upon approaching the
vehicles driver (Stuart),
the officer detected a
strong odor of alcohol
coming from inside the
vehicle. After refusing to
answer the officers ques-
tions, he was asked to step
out of the vehicle. The of-
ficer attempted to admin-
ister a series of field sobri-
ety tests on Stuart, but he
refused to participate.
He was placed under ar-
rest and transported to the
Greer City Jail, where he
refused implied consent in
the data master room.
POSSESSION
Anthony Douglas Fisch-
er, 30, of 110 N. Line St.,
with possession of drugs,
simple possession of
marijuana, possession of
drug paraphernalia and
driving under suspen-
sion. Christopher Brandon
Fischer, 23, of 9 Delmore
Ave., Greenville, has been
charged with possession
of meth.
reports, an officer was on
routine patrol when he ob-
served a green Subaru at
the intersection of North
Line and East Poinsett
streets with a malfunc-
tioning brake light. The
officer initiated a traffic
stop on the vehicle and
its driver (A. Fischer). The
officer learned Fischers li-
cense was suspended. The
officer detected an odor
of marijuana coming from
inside the vehicle. Fischer
refused to sign a consent
to search form and then
dropped a syringe on the
ground. He was placed un-
der arrest.
The passenger (C. Fisch-
er) was asked to step out of
the vehicle and a search of
the vehicle was performed
yielding some Diazepam
pills, a small bag of mari-
juana and a syringe. Also
found underneath the pas-
sengers seat was a small
bag of meth.
Both subjects were ar-
rested and transported to
the Greer City Jail.
DUI
Leland Burch III, 18,
of 911 W. Poinsett St. B,
with DUI and possession
of beer by a minor.
on routine patrol on Bun-
combe Road and West
Wade Hampton Boulevard
when he observed a mo-
ped in front of him being
driven between all three
lanes of the road.
The officer initiated a
traffic stop on the mo-
ped and its driver (Burch).
Burch admitted to the offi-
cer he had consumed sev-
eral beers.
A series of field sobri-
ety tests were performed
on Burch, which he failed.
When asked if he had any
beer under the seat of his
moped, Burch answered
yes.
He was arrested and
transported to the Greer
City jail where he refused
a breathalyzer.
ASSAULT & BATTERY
Jeffery Hollingsworth,
32, of 144 Falling Creek
Road, Spartanburg, has
been charged with assault
and battery (third). Sarah
Sandra Roy, 40, of the
same address, has been
charged with assault and
battery (third).
dispatched to Import Auto
Salvage in reference to a
fight in progress. Upon
arrival, the officer spoke
with the victim who stated
he and Hollingsworth be-
gan joking around with
Roy (Hollingsworths girl-
friend). Roy then became
angry with him (the vic-
tim) and began cursing
him, at which point the
victim called her a name.
When the victim called
Roy a name, Hollingsworth
punched the victim in the
nose. The victim then
took Hollingsworth to the
ground at which point Roy
struck the victim in the
head with a large pair of
pliers.
The two were arrested
and transported to the
Greer City Jail.
MULTIPLE CHARGES
Lamar Rashawn Woody,
23, of 328 Pinecroft Drive,
Taylors, has been charged
with no state drivers li-
cense, simple possession
of marijuana, disregard-
ing a stop sign, first de-
gree burglary, kidnapping,
criminal domestic violence
and trespassing.
ports, an officer observed
a dark Chevy Malibu run
through a stop sign at the
intersection of Treemont
Avenue and Forest Street.
The officer initiated a traf-
fic stop on the vehicle and
its driver (Woody).
Upon approaching, the
officer noticed Woody to
be very nervous. Woody
informed the officer he
didnt have his wallet with
him and the vehicle be-
longed to a friend.
The officer asked Woody
to step out of the vehicle
and then learned he had
four warrants with Green-
ville County for kidnap-
ping, first degree burglary,
criminal domestic violence
and trespassing.
Woody was placed un-
der arrest and transport-
ed to the Greer City jail
where he was later picked
up by Greenville County.
A search of the vehicle
yielded a small baggie of a
green leafy substance.
POSSESSION, DUS
Eddie Fleming, 22, of
126 Chickspring Road A,
Taylors, has been charged
with possession of drugs
and driving under suspen-
sion (second).
ports, an officer observed
a vehicle slam on brakes at
the intersection of Brushy
Creek Road and South
Main Street for no appar-
ent reason. The officer
initiated a traffic stop on
the vehicle and its driver
(Fleming).
The officer learned
Flemings license was sus-
pended and this was his
second offense. The offi-
cer also learned through
dispatch that Fleming had
an active warrant out of
Greenville County for fail-
ure to appear.
He was placed under ar-
rest and a search of his
person yielded a hydro-
codone pill. He was trans-
ported to the Greer City
Jail.
DUI, DUS
Phillip E Donald, 69, of
1120 Valentine Lane 13,
Greer, was charged with
DUI and driving under
suspension.
dispatched to East Wade
Hampton Boulevard in ref-
erence to a collision.
Upon arrival, the officer
observed a Dodge van had
been struck several trees
in the median and come to
rest in a west-bound lane
of Highway 29.
The officer spoke with
a witness who stated she
observed a van pull out of
a parking lot near Lister
Road and into oncoming
traffic on Highway 29.
Traveling on the wrong
side of the road, the van
nearly struck two vehicles
before trying to correct
lanes at which point it
struck trees in the me-
dian, she said. The officer
then questioned the vans
driver (Donald), who had
a strong smell of alcohol
coming from his person
and slurred speech.
Donald told the officer
he wasnt driving the van,
but witnesses confirmed
he was.
Donald consented to
having his blood drawn
for analysis. After being
discharged from the hos-
pital he was transported
to the Greer City Jail and
given written citations
for DUI and driving under
suspension.
POLICE AND FIRE
The Greer Citizen
The City of Greer Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. on June
16, 2014 at Greer City Hall located at 301 E. Poinsett Street on the following:
DOCKET NUMBER: AN 2014-07
OWNER: Emmanuel Baptist Church
ADDRESS: 445 South Suber Road
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 2 Acre Portion of T010020100406
EXISTING ZONING: R-20 Greenville County- Single Family Residential
REQUEST: RM-1, Residential Multi-Family
OWNER: Brock and Barbara Sloan
PARCEL ID NUMBER: T010010101105
EXISTING ZONING: R-S Greenville County Residential Suburban
OWNER: Barbara Sloan
ADDRESS: South Suber Road
OWNER: Rose Suber
DOCKET NUMBER: RZ 2014-11
APPLICANT: City of Greer Planning and Zoning Division
PARCEL ID NUMBER: G018000507000, G0180005400, G018000506900,
G018000506800, G018000505600, G018000505700,
G018000506700, G018000505900, G018000506600,
G018000506000, G018000506500, G018000506100,
G018000506400, G018000506200, G018000506300,
G018010105900, G018000505500, G018000505800,
G018010105700, G018010105800, G018010106100,
G018000500600, G019000103502
EXISTING ZONING: PD Planned Development
REQUEST: R5, Patio Homes
DOCKET NUMBER: RZ 2014-12
OWNER: Clarence Frank Dillard
ADDRESS: Abner Creek Rd
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 9-07-00-035.11, 9-07-00-035.15 and 9-07-00-035.00
EXISTING ZONING: PD-R,Planned Development Residential & R-15,
Single Family Residential
REQUEST: Design Review District
DOCKET NUMBER: FDP 2014-13
OWNER: ONeal Village LLC
ADDRESS: ONeal Church Road
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 0633020103003
EXISTING ZONING: PD- Planned Development
REQUEST: Final Development Plan
DOCKET NUMBER: PAC 2014-11
DEVELOPER: Redwood Acquisitions, LLC
ADDRESS: Abner Creek Road
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 9-07-00-035.11, 9-07-00-035.15 and 9-07-00-035.00
REQUEST: Apartment Development
DOCKET NUMBER: PAC 2014-13
OWNER: ONeal CDSF, LLC
ADDRESS: ONeal Church Road
REQUEST: Single Family Residential Development
Documents related to the requests are available for public inspection in the Planning and
Zoning Offce located at 301 E. Poinsett Street.
Public Notice
hearing on municipal budget
Pursuant to Section 6-1-80 of the S.C. Code of Laws, public notice
is hereby given that the council for the Town of Lyman will hold a
public hearing on the municipal budget for the 2014-15 fscal year on
June 2, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town of Lyman Town Hall.
Current Fiscal Projected Revenue % Change Current Fiscal
Year Revenue for 2014-2015 in Revenue Year Millage
$1,719,797 $1,807,381 5% $5.46 Mills
Projected
Current Fiscal Expenditures % Change Millage For
Year Expenditures for 2014-2015 Expenditures 2014-2015
$1,577,727 $17,588,375 2% $5.46 Mills*
*Estimated Millage Equals $2.18 per $1000 of Assessed Property Value
Tires slashed at Taylors apartment complex
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Police say approximately 40 tires were slashed at a Taylors
apartment complex.
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The Greer Citizen
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2014
BLAME
CANNADA
BILLY
CANNADA
B
An
evening
out
I
t was after business
hours on Trade Street
last Wednesday. Most
people were on their way
home. Shop owners could
be seen locking up and
people were beginning to
gather at their favorite
downtown restaurants to
enjoy a nice meal.
Southern Thymes had
been closed for a while
after having served lunch
and breakfast earlier.
The restaurant was not
open for business, but
Southern Thymes Owner
Brandon Godfrey could
be spotted inside heating
up the grill and preparing
for what looked like an
evening of business.
Godfrey would have
customers that night, but
they wouldnt be the kind
he was used to seeing
at his prime location in
downtown Greer. These
customers were much
younger.
Every so often, God-
frey puts on a program
he likes to call Feed the
Youngins, a night that
allows children who may
not always get to eat out
to come in and order what
they want on the house.
Its not really talked
about. Its not even really
publicized. The only rea-
son I found it was because
I was simply in the right
place at the right time.
What happened that
night, however, was
special.
As Godfrey made some
of the final preparations
in the kitchen, a busload
of Spartanburg District
Six fifth graders came
around the corner. Thirty
students, along with
their teacher, piled out of
the vehicle and into the
restaurant where they
were greeted with a loud
WHATS UPPPP, from
the enthusiastic owner.
The tables were set, the
menus were on the table
and the 30 youngins sat
down, taking up most of
the dining space in the
restaurant, and began
deciding what to order.
Godfrey does this be-
cause he knew what it was
like not getting to go out
to eat much as kid. Once
he became the owner of
his own restaurant, he
wanted to make sure he
was making a difference.
People always tell me
its a bad idea, Godfrey
said. They talk about
numbers, numbers, num-
bers.
Godfrey said he didnt
want to get caught up in
what it costs to feed 30
kids ordering what they
want. That sort of thing
doesnt matter.
As the kids looked
through the menu, you
could tell their eyes were
becoming bigger than
their stomachs. With the
help of the cooking and
serving staff at the res-
taurant, along with a few
volunteers, the students
finally narrowed things
down and placed their
requests.
It didnt take long for
the food to come either.
If youve eaten at South-
ern Thymes lately, youll
know its fairly tasty.
These kids got to taste
a little bit of everything.
Some ordered chicken and
waffles (my personal fa-
vorite). Some went with a
club sandwich and grilled
cheese, while others stuck
with the always-reliable
cheeseburger.
After all the food was
cooked, Godfrey made his
way around to a lot of the
tables, laughing a joking
with a group of kids who
were taking an evening
field trip to see him.
A few minutes later, in
perfect unison, the group
of 30 kids shouted a loud
THANK YOU!
CHAMPIONS
WILLIAM BUCHHEIT | THE GREER CITIZEN
The Eastside Eagles proved themselves again and again this season, maintaining a perfect 21-0 record and capturing a state championship. Seen
above is the teams celebration after its win over Brookland-Cayce in Columbia.
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
It was the perfect ending
to a perfect season.
The Eastside boys soc-
cer team capped a 21-0
season, defeating Brook-
land-Cayce 3-2 in overtime
to claim the state champi-
onship on Saturday.
Eastside coach Bill Mar-
tin said he was ecstatic his
team was able to finish
the job, avenging a state
championship loss from
last season.
Its enormously reward-
ing because this was the
first thing our team talked
about this year, Martin
said. We knew that we
had one goal and that was
to get back to the state
finals and win it. A lot of
teams talk about that be-
ing the ultimate goal, but
how often do they really
have a shot at it? How of-
ten can they pull it off? We
knew we had a shot and
we knew we could pull it
off.
The Eagles led 1-0 at the
half thanks to a goal by Raj
Almasri. Brookland-Cayce
would pull even, however,
just a few minutes into the
second half.
Martin said he knew his
team would have to work
hard if it wanted to pull
out the win.
We knew that Brookla-
nd-Cayce would be full of
energy because they out-
manned us maybe 8-1 in
the stands in Columbia,
Martin said. We knew that
they were a pretty direct-
style team and that they
would pack the box full of
defenders whenever they
had the ball, and thats
what they did.
Connor Donohue
punched in another go-
ahead goal minutes later,
giving his team a 2-1
advantage. Aaron Davis
delivered the equalizer
for the Bearcats, evening
things up at 2-2 in the
65th minute.
SEE EAGLES | B4
EASTSIDE
A perfect ending
Eastside was forced into overtime after Brookland-Cayce netted an equalizing goal late
in the state title game, but the Eagles came out on top in a 3-2 victory.
The Byrnes softball team became the second area team to win a state title last Saturday,
wrapping up its fnal series against Blufton in a 1-0 victory.
It was elation...
these boys made a
state final last year
and lost in the last
minute. To turn that
around and win in
the last minute, they
were thrilled.
Bill Martin
Eastside soccer coach
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
The Byrnes softball team
had to be patient, but hard
work finally paid off as
the Lady Rebels captured
their third state title in a
1-0 win over Bluffton last
Saturday at South Aiken
High School.
Game three of the state
title had been delayed on
Friday due to inclement
weather, but play resumed
on Saturday in the top of
the fourth with Byrnes
leading 1-0.
It was so exciting, By-
rnes coach Brandi Aiken
said. It was a long week,
but well worth it. Weve
worked so hard all year
since last May, when we
lost in the Upper State fi-
nals, to reach this goal so
we kind of just kept say-
ing all week that it didnt
matter where we had to
play or what we had to do,
we were just happy to be
there and happy to have a
shot at winning it.
SEE BYRNES | B4
BYRNES
Finishing on top
It was a long week,
but well worth it.
Brandi Aiken
Byrnes softball coach
B2 THE GREER CITIZEN SIGNINGS WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2014
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
Greer shooting guard
Matthew Moore will play
his college ball just down
the road, choosing North
Greenville University at his
college signing last week.
Moore, who transferred
in from a prep school for
his senior season with the
Yellow Jackets, said he
considered other schools,
but decided the Crusaders
were the right fit.
I just really loved the
atmosphere there, Moore
said. When I visited and
played with the guys, I just
really liked all the coaches
and it felt like home to
me.
Greer basketball coach
Jeff Neely said North
Greenville is getting a
great player.
I think Matthew is going
to get a lot better and bet-
ter, Neely said. Theyve
got a very good player.
They probably dont even
realize how good a player
theyve got yet, but they
will.
Neely said North Green-
villes program will allow
Moore to have a big im-
pact.
North Greenvilles
coach, Chad Lister, was
my assistant at one time,
so Ive got a lot of confi-
dence in him, Neely said.
Hes not only a very good
coach, but hes a very good
person to play for. I know
he will treat him right and
do things the right way.
Neely said he believes
Moore will provide instant
offense.
I think he can bring
shooting, Neely said.
Hes a good ball han-
dler as well, but I think
they will use him as a two
guard and a shooter. He
provides a lot of offense.
Hell get better on defense
and continue to progress
there, but hes a good all
around player.
Moore agreed.
I can help with offense
and scoring, Moore said.
Im someone who can
score the ball pretty eas-
ily so that will definitely
help.
Moore said a lot of focus
will be put on defense dur-
ing his freshman season
with the Crusaders.
[Coach Lister] told me
that theyre really going to
be working on defense this
year, Moore said. Thats
going to be a main focus.
The senior led Greer in
scoring for the majority
of his final season, but he
said one game will always
stick out more than the
others.
Ill remember our last
game against Blue Ridge,
Moore said. My best
friend plays for Blue Ridge
and we kicked their tail. It
was pretty great.
Moore will major in busi-
ness.
BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
Riversides Hannah
Taber will do it all at the
next level.
The senior signed a let-
ter of intent to continue
her athletic career at Con-
verse College recently,
agreeing to participate in
three sports.
Taber will run track and
field and cross country,
but will also hope to make
an impact on the swim
team.
I chose Converse be-
cause I fell in love with the
campus, Taber said. The
coach, from the first day I
met him, seemed phenom-
enal. He knew what he
was talking about. I was
excited for running, cross
country and everything
there, and then swimming
came along. I talked with
that coach and we thought
it would work out well.
Taber said the coaches
have devised a plan that
will leave room for all
three sports.
They seem to have
something together,
Taber said. Theyre going
to work it out so hopefully
it will work out for the
best.
Taber will study physi-
cal therapy and sports nu-
trition.
When I went to physical
therapy for my knee a few
years back, it really got me
interested in that kind of
thing, she said.
Looking back on her time
at Riverside, she said she
will miss her teammates
all the fun times spent in
practice.
Even if Im having a
horrible day, when I go
to cross country practice,
they are the ones that lift
me up, she said. I get in-
stantly happy right then
and there at practice be-
cause of all those girls.
Taber said she is looking
forward to college life.
Im looking forward to
more freedom and mak-
ing more decisions, Taber
said. I think it will be dif-
ferent, but Im also look-
ing forward to it.
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
Riverside soccer stand-
out Grayson Raynor will
suit up for Clemson Uni-
versity next season after
signing a letter of intent
with the Tigers recently.
Raynor said the process
has been long and de-
manding.
I played a lot of soccer
and I had to go to a lot of
camps, Raynor said. I
had to call coaches up and
talk to them. Eventually
they contacted me back
and gave me a couple vis-
its, and then they gave me
an offer.
Raynor said he will be
joining an already success-
ful group of athletes.
Theyve got a great soc-
cer program, Raynor said.
Theyve got great facili-
ties and its local too. Its
not too far away so I can
kind of stay close to my
family and all that stuff.
The senior said transi-
tioning into the Atlantic
Coast Conference is going
to be fun.
Its going to be amaz-
ing, Raynor said. The
ACC is going to have some
good competition. Thats
going to be really fun.
Raynor is already famil-
iar with a few of his new
teammates.
I know a couple of kids
there that played for my
club as well, Raynor said.
Ill at least know a few
guys there.
Raynor will major in en-
gineering.
Im excited to get a
good education, he said.
Im ready to play soccer
and have fun, but mainly
Im ready to get a degree.
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
Riversides Emmanuel
Damian is hoping to have
success on the collegiate
track after signing a letter
of intent to run track and
field and cross country
at Spartanburg Methodist
College last week.
Damian said, after care-
ful consideration, SMC
seemed like the right
move.
I just know this is a
great school from talking
to the people around me,
Damian said. It was the
size I was looking for and
I will still be able to come
back home.
The Riverside runner
leaves behind what he be-
lieves is a strong program.
This track team has
been really great to be on,
Damian said. The people
and the coaches are great.
It was a really fun four
years to be apart of this
team.
Damian said the River-
side coaches have helped
prepare him for anything.
Coach [Eric] Cummings
did a really good job of
pushing me and making
me run my hardest, he
said. The coaches here
have always pushed me
to do all I can and I think
that will help at the next
level.
The senior hopes he can
go in and help his new
team during his first sea-
son.
I know a good bit about
them, Damian said. Their
coach has been contact-
ing me and talking to me
about their track team. I
know its pretty good. Im
just going to try to go in
there and help.
Damian will major in
business.
Im excited to meet new
people, he said. Its just
going to be a different en-
vironment and Im looking
to forward to getting out
there.
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
Riverside senior Sequoya
Davis found just what she
was looking for at Con-
verse College.
Davis signed a letter of
intent to run track and
field and cross country for
Converse recently, and she
believes it was the perfect
fit.
Converse is very car-
ing and also very relaxed,
Davis said. Overall, thats
what made me want to go
there.
Davis joins teammate
Hannah Taber, who also
signed with the school.
Im really happy that
I get to go with [Hannah
Taber] so its not just a
boat load of new experi-
ences, Davis said. Im
just happy to be going to
Converse in general be-
cause I thought there was
no way I would be able
to actually sign and get a
scholarship. That makes it
even more of a great expe-
rience.
All of my memories
at Riverside include my
teammates and my coach-
es, she said. They made
practice fun.
The senior will be look-
ing at a new team next
season, and she said she
has already noticed some
familiar faces.
I know of a couple of
people who are going to
Converse that Ive com-
peted against, so its go-
ing to be pretty odd actu-
ally being on a team with
them now, Davis said. I
havent gotten to sit down
and talk with them yet.
Davis said she is excited
about the college experi-
ence.
Im excited to have free-
dom, she said. Freedom
and taking the next step.
Ill actually be able to be
on my own and make my
own money and that kind
of stuff.
Davis will double major
in Spanish and interna-
tional business.
I like traveling and I
like the whole business
aspect, Davis said. I just
want to be a business-
woman.
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
Ashley Cater will contin-
ue her career on the dia-
mond on the college level
after signing recently with
Piedmont College.
The senior said the
school seemed like a good
fit.
Its a smaller school,
which is nice, Cater said.
I wanted to start off
somewhere small.
Although she is excited
for new experiences, Cater
said she does not know
what to expect during her
freshman year.
I dont know much
about the program, Ca-
ter said. Its going to be a
surprise. I have [talked to
coaches], but its all chang-
ing after this year so it is
all going to be new.
Cater said she is looking
forward to the college ex-
perience.
Im ready to meet new
people, she said.
Cater will major in crim-
inal justice.
Ive always wanted to
be a cop, she said.
Emmanuel Damian
Riverside High TRACK, CROSS COUNTRY Spartanburg Methodist
Ashley Cater
Riverside High SOFTBALL Piedmont College
Hannah Taber
Riverside High TRACK, CROSS COUNTRY Converse College
Grayson Raynor
Riverside High SOCCER Clemson University
Sequoya Davis
Riverside High TRACK & FIELD, CROSS COUNTRY Converse College
Matthew Moore
Greer High BASKETBALL North Greenville University


WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2014 SIGNINGS THE GREER CITIZEN B3

BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
Riverside senior Jake
Bertka will continue his
lacrosse career at the next
level after signing a let-
ter of intent with North
Greenville University last
week.
Bertka said the decision
was an obvious one.
When choosing North
Greenville, their facilities
really stood out to me, he
said. They have a top five
nationwide rating for pro-
fessors, so that was a big
deal for me. Their academ-
ics are really good. They
have a great president
that shows a love for their
academics and everything
they do.
Bertka will join two
teammates, Richard DeMa-
tos and Tristan Lawrence,
in building the first-year
program.
Starting a program will
be a big deal, Bertka said.
I dont think any of us
have had that opportunity.
It will definitely be a new
thing for us.
Bertka said he would re-
member the friendships
he created at Riverside.
These guys were with
me every day, he said.
No matter how bad of a
day you had, you can go
out to practice and have
fun with these guys.
With so many high
school games in the rear
view, only a few stick out.
Ill remember playing
Hilton Head during my
junior year, Bertka said.
I had six goals and two
assists. It was a really big
game.
Bertka will major in
business.
It definitely helped to
be closer to home, he
said. Im only 35 minutes
away so it wont be too big
of an adjustment.
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
Riverside senior Tristan
Lawrence will be walking
into unfamiliar territory
next season.
He, along with two of
his high school team-
mates, will take the field
for North Greenville Uni-
versity lacrosse team next
season in the programs
inaugural season.
Lawerence signed a let-
ter of intent with the Cru-
saders two weeks ago.
This was a good op-
portunity to go play some
lacrosse, Lawrence said.
Thats what I wanted to
do. I feel like a first year
program gives us a chance
to do anything we want.
Its a new start, so we can
make it what we want it to
be.
Lawrence said the coach-
es at North Greenville want
the program to be success-
ful right away.
Weve talked, not it
great detail, but about the
goals and what they want
to do, she said. We just
want to go out there and
be competitive in the first
year.
The senior said he has
formed some special
bonds on the field during
his final two years of high
school.
I spent a lot my time
at Riverside playing la-
crosse, Lawrence said.
Ive really gotten to know
my team in practice and in
conditioning. I think were
the tightest team in the
school.
Lawerence said he is
ready for the college expe-
rience.
Im just ready for a
little more freedom, she
said. Its going to be nice
doing what you want to do
and adapting. Its going
to be a lot of growing and
changing.
Lawrence hopes to study
in the medical field.
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
Riverside senior Miguel
Mosqueda will try his luck
at the next level after sign-
ing a recent letter of intent
to play soccer for North
Greenville University next
season.
Mosqueda said North
Greenville was the right
fit.
Its really a great oppor-
tunity, Mosqueda said.
Not only do I love soccer,
but this will help me pass
the time over there and re-
lieve stress in college. Im
pretty excited to be play-
ing for them.
Although Mosqueda
does not fully know what
to expect during his fresh-
man season, he is hopeful
his team will be able to
compete.
All I know is that its
the NCAA, he said. They
think this is the best soc-
cer program theyve re-
cruited so far, so Im look-
ing forward to really doing
well in the season.
Mosqueda said he will
remember the teachers
that helped him get to this
point.
At Riverside, theres
so many great teachers,
Mosqueda said. Theyve
all supported me as much
as they could. Any time
someone struggles, they
will always be there.
He will major in biology.
Im excited about col-
lege. The classes are more
spread out so you dont
have to take them all at
once, he said. Thats re-
ally going to be nice.
Mosqueda said he hopes
to attend dental school af-
ter his four years at North
Greenville.
Ive decided to be an or-
thodontist, so thats what
Im looking forward to,
Mosqueda said. I hope to
eventually get into den-
tal school and further my
studies there.
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
As the North Greenville
womens lacrosse pro-
gram gears up for its first
season, so will Riversides
Jenny Cabezas.
The senior has never
played the sport, but Ca-
bezas signed a recent let-
ter of intent to join in the
Lady Crusaders inaugural
season.
Ive never played la-
crosse in my life, Cabezas
said. Im actually a soccer
player. I played field hock-
ey my sophomore year.
The coach just came to
me and asked if I wanted
to play and I said, sure.
Its just a good Christian
college and its exciting to
have the opportunity to go
there and play a sport Ive
never played.
Cabezas said she be-
lieves her athletic skill
will translate into lacrosse
success.
With soccer you have
to run a lot and in field
hockey I had to run a lot,
so I have stick skills from
one sport and agility from
soccer, she said. I think
that will help.
Off the field Cabezas
said she is looking forward
to the Christian environ-
ment at North Greenville.
chapel, Cabezas said. Im
ready for chapel and just
to get closer to Jesus.
Cabezas said although
her time at Riverside has
required a lot of hard
work, she has enjoyed be-
ing a Warrior.
The two years Ive had
here have been really
great, Cabezas said. Ive
enjoyed the academics and
sports. Its been tough, but
I really enjoyed it.
Cabezas will major in
sports medicine.
I was actually a trainer
for the football team this
year, she said. That was
a lot of fun so I kind of
wanted to do something
along those lines.
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
Riverside senior Richard
DeMatos will help build a
brand new lacrosse pro-
gram, signing a recent let-
ter of intent with North
Greenville University.
DeMatos made his deci-
sion alongside two team-
mates, Tristan Lawrence
and Jake Bertka.
Coming out of our se-
nior season with all the
emotions and everything,
It was just good to know
that I have a chance to
play at the next level with
my brothers, said DeMa-
tos. These are my best
friends and the guys I have
been playing with for over
five years. Weve just been
working everyday to get
better and better, and now
I know that, in college, we
can work at it again.
DeMatos said getting to
start a program provides a
unique opportunity.
Weve got something
that we can put our names
on at a first year program
like North Greenville, said
DeMatos. Its really excit-
ing. Its definitely going to
be a fun ride.
Although its hard to
know what to expect dur-
ing his freshman year, De-
Matos said he hopes the
team will strive to have an
impact out of the gate.
Youre never going to
stay the same, DeMatos
said. Youre always either
going to be getting better
or getting worse. We want
to try to pull everything
together right at the start
of our first season and
shock everybody. Nobody
knows about us. Were
predominately a freshman
tea. But, we still want to
shock people.
DeMatos said he is look-
ing forward to the college
experience.
the unity and getting clos-
er with my brothers and all
these guys, he said. Im
definitely most looking
forward to that aspect.
He will major in interna-
tional business.
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
Riverside senior Monica
Colwell is looking to play
a big role in North Green-
ville Universitys first la-
crosse season.
Colwell signed a recent
letter of intent with the
Crusaders, making her
college choice final.
I chose North Green-
ville because they have my
major and I love the Chris-
tian atmosphere, Colwell
said. The campus is very
nice. Today was just a big
day because Ive wanted to
commit there for so long.
To finally get to sign the
papers was very exciting.
Colwell has seen her role
with the Lady Warriors
grow, and she said she
hopes to have a big impact
at North Greenville.
Its definitely going to
be different going from a
school thats had lacrosse
for almost 10 years to a
school where theyve never
played lacrosse, Colwell
said. Its exciting to get to
build a sport there.
Colwell said she will
miss the community at-
mosphere she found play-
ing lacrosse at Riverside.
The thing I will miss
most is my friends and
knowing everybody and
seeing them everyday,
Colwell said. At North
Greenville, hopefully that
will happen and Ill be
able to build some close
bonds.
As for the new program,
Colwell said the goals are
simple.
We want to win a cham-
pionship, Colwell said.
Thats what were aiming
for. It might now happen
soon, but its going to hap-
pen.
Colwell will major in
criminal justice.
I just want to meet new
people and get my degree,
Colwell said. I get to play
lacrosse as well, so thats
exciting.
Jenny Cabezas
Riverside High LACROSSE North Greenville University
Richard DeMatos
Tristan Lawrence

Monica Colwell
I feel like a first
year program gives
us a chance to do
anything we want.
Tristan Lawrence
Miguel Mosqueda
Riverside High SOCCER North Greenville University

Jake Bertka

B4 THE GREER CITIZEN SPORTS WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2014
FROM B1
It was 103 degrees on a
turf field in Columbia and
they had a voice inside
their head that said, I can
do this, Martin said. We
talked about that at the
end of the second period.
We talked about that in
overtime. We talked about
listening to the voice that
says, I can do this.
Eastsides Victor
Ramirez netted a goal with
the clock ticking down in
extra time to give the Ea-
gles the state title.
I could not have been
more proud of them, Mar-
tin said. We were definite-
ly the better team. We just
needed to put the third
goal in to take all doubt
away about who the best
team in [Class] AAA is. It
was definitely the Eastside
Eagles, no doubt about it.
Martin said his team was
elated.
It was elation, Martin
said. I felt like we were
going to get that goal. We
were better than them.
We were creating oppor-
tunities. The elation came
fromthese boys made
a state final last year and
lost in the last minute. To
turn that around and win
in the last minute, they
were thrilled.
The lessons learned this
season will not soon be
forgotten, Martin said.
The life lesson for those
boys, to realize I can set a
goal that is a huge, auda-
cious, high standard kind
of a goal, and I can hit it.
Thats the good stuff when
it comes to sports, Martin
said. These kids are going
to walk away realizing that
they can be successful.
Martin said he owes a lot
to his seniors, who were
instrumental in delivering
the championship.
Every year, you look at
the seniors you have and
you realize that your in-
credibly blessed to have
coached them, Martin
said. Youre going to have
some guys graduating
that you cant replace and
these kids have worked
hard and done everything
I asked them to do.
This is a tough year
for some of these seniors
because they had a new
coach and a new style
of play, he said. They
bought into everything we
asked them to do, so I owe
those seniors a debt of
gratitude.
billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
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YOUTH FOOTBALL OPEN
Registration is now un-
derway for the fall season
of Carolina Ravens youth
tackle football (ages 6-12)
and cheerleading (ages 5-
13).
To register online, visit
ravensfootballsc.com. For
more information, call
423-4550.
FREE BASKETBALL CAMP
BEGINS JUNE 2
There will be a free
basketball camp for boys
and girls ages 6-10 every
Monday for four weeks be-
ginning June 2 at the Vic-
tor Gym on Highway 101
across the street from Vic-
tor Baptist Church.
call Cory Holtzclaw at 304-
4057 or Paul Lister at 630-
6625.
NORTH GREENVILLE SIGNS
VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS
North Greenville vol-
leyball coach Greg Mosely
announced the addition
of four players during the
spring signing period. The
signees add to a class of
eight total newcomers.
The four are Kelsey
Shannon, Jenna Farotto,
Megan Gouge and Annie
Beisecker.
Shannon was a two-year
starter and made the All-
County team for Clay High
School, where she played
for Coach Jerry Dutcher.
She plays for Powers Na-
tional Volleyball Club.
Kelsey will strengthen
and provide depth at both
the setter and back row
positions. She will come
into camp as one of our
quickest players, Mosely
said.
Farotto was a consistent
leader in the NJCAA while
playing for Spartanburg
Methodist College. She
played locally for Coach
Susan Meadows at East-
side High School while
leading her team to a Class
AAA state championship
in 2011.
Jenna is a tremendous
competitor, Mosely said.
She will bring experience
and skill to our back row.
Gouge was part of a
CVCC team that was con-
sistently ranked in the top
10 nationally during the
2013 season. She played
for Coach Shannon Hud-
son on a team that fin-
ished 38-1. She was named
to the Region X All-District
team and ranked nation-
ally in blocks.
We are excited for Me-
gan to join our team,
Mosely said. I am expect-
ing her to make an im-
mediate impact at the net
both offensively and de-
fensively.
Beisecker was a two-time
All-Conference and All-
State player. She played
for Coach Chris Carter at
Sandhills Volleyball Club.
I am very excited about
Annas potential at NGU.
She has a big arm and
block and is very teach-
able, Mosely said.
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
Riversides Allie Arsinie-
ga will be hitting the road
after high school after re-
cently signing a letter of
intent to run track and
field and cross country
with Floridas Nova South-
eastern University.
Arsiniega said she is ex-
cited for the new opportu-
nity.
This is probably the
biggest accomplishment
for me because Ive always
wanted to run in college,
Arsiniega said. My dream
is becoming a reality. Its
really awesome for me and
my family, and Im just re-
ally excited to go to the
next level and have more
personal records and goals
for myself.
The senior said she
knows she will be facing a
higher level of competition
in college, but she believes
she is ready.
I will be walking into
a lot of competition, Im
sure, Arsiniega said. I
know there will be harder
practices and its going to
revolve around running
now. My life has always
revolved around running,
but it hasnt been a huge
deal like it will be in col-
lege.
Arsiniega said her time
at Riverside has been
memorable.
Ive learned that my
support system and my
family is pretty much my
track team, Arsiniega
said. They help me go
through anything and they
see me at my best and at
my worst. My track family
and my cross country fam-
ily will always be there,
just because they know
how it is to sweat and to
cry and to go through all
the pain we go through as
runners.
Arsiniega said the
change of scenery will be
a nice fit.
Im excited to live on
my own and go somewhere
new like Florida, she said.
Im ready to meet new
friends and new people
and have a new team.
She will major in sociol-
ogy.
I love helping people,
she said. I love children
and I want to work with
children. I just feel like Im
pretty strong-willed and I
could handle that.
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
Riverside senior Shaun
Blackmon will run track
and field and cross coun-
try for Limestone College
next season after signing
a recent letter of intent to
continue his career at the
next level.
Blackman said Lime-
stone seemed like the
right place for him.
Ultimately, I had a
couple of friends going to
Limestone to play football
and track, and it sounded
like something I wanted
to do, Blackmon said. I
visited the campus and
liked the campus. Every-
one there was just really
friendly. Going to Lime-
stone, I think Ill have
a better opportunity to
progress in academics as
well as athletics.
He joins his high school
teammate TJ Hall, who
committed to Limestone
as well.
Its really cool going
with TJ, Blackmon said.
Hes a real good friend
of mine. Ive been through
two sports with him and
I love him to death like
a brother. Its really cool
having someone like that
to go with the next four
years.
Blackmon has not been
at Riverside for very long,
but said everyone made
him feel very welcome
during his senior year.
Ive met a lot of new
people moving from
Michigan, Blackmon said.
It was nice to finally get
here my senior year. These
people are just so friend-
ly, and thats what I will
remember most. Moving
around a lot, it was nice
to have somewhere I could
just stay and call home.
Blackmon will major in
sports business with a mi-
nor in communications.
Im most looking for-
ward to making new
friends, Blackmon said.
Its all about the people
that surround you. The
people that surround you
ultimately make you. Im
also excited to get to work
academically. Thats what
is most important.
Eastside fans made the trip to Columbia to watch their Eagles capture the state
championship last Saturday afternoon.
EAGLES: Finish the season ranked in nations top three

Allie Arsiniega
Riverside High TRACK & FIELD, CROSS COUNTRY Nova Southeastern University
SPORTS
ROUNDUP
We just needed to put the third goal in to
take all doubt away about who the best
team in [Class] AAA is.
Bill Martin
Eastside coach
Shaun Blackmon
Riverside High TRACK & FIELD, CROSS COUNTRY Limestone College
FROM B1
Byrness momentum
was brought to a screech-
ing halt Friday night, Ai-
ken said.
We obviously had some
momentum on Friday
night so it was disappoint-
ing when we werent able
to finish, but the kids were
really upbeat and we felt
good about it going into
Saturday, Aiken said. We
didnt really hit the ball
like Id hoped we would,
but we said Alright, this is
it. Somebody will be state
champions when were
done.
Bailey Pearson sealed
the deal for the Rebels,
recording 11 strikeouts
in the championship ef-
fort. The Byrnes defense
held tight, not allowing a
tying run despite threaten-
ing Bluffton base runners
reaching in the sixth and
seventh inning.
Byrnes only run came
off a Pearson RBI single
that scored Lauren Duggar
the night before.
They cried a lot, Ai-
ken said. We ate after the
game and they were just
able to enjoy each others
company. It was just a re-
ally good moment.
Each game in the three-
game series was decided
by a one-run margin.
Duggar was named Re-
gion Player of the Year and
CAWS Class AAA State
Player of the Year. Aiken
said both of her star se-
niors have had a dramatic
impact on the team.
This is something they
set a goal for, not only this
year, but years back, Ai-
ken said. Bailey has been
the backbone of our team
for many years, so to see
here grow and mature and
be a part of this was really
exciting.
Lauren Duggar is so
successful in every aspect
of her life and Ive always
hoped that she would be
able to do that with us on
the field, she said. She
actually told her mom
not to order her a class
ring because she would be
winning a state champion-
ship. I felt like that was
pretty good faith that she,
as a senior, chose not to
do that.
Duggar and Pearson will
now have a title that few
high schoolers can claim
state champions.
Im glad they could
go out winning their last
ball game, she said. Not
many kids get to do that.
Looking back on the sea-
son, Aiken said she had a
strong group that was able
to battle through adver-
sity.
Ill remember how hard
they worked and how well
they worked together,
Aiken said. They worked
through everything to be
the best team in the state
at the end and the got
along well. They were able
to put aside any differ-
ences to work together to
reach a goal.

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STAFF WRITER
Greer High honored
dozens of students at its
recent awards night, in-
cluding many seniors that
racked up plenty of recog-
nition.
Two students were rec-
ognized, in part, for their
resilience.
High school, for some
students, is a real chal-
lenge. Life, at times, is a
real challenge. The two
young men were going
to recognize this evening
are young men that have
faced some challenges
in the last several years,
said Principal Marion Wa-
ters. I could stand up here
and share with you stories
that we know our teach-
ers could, our counselors
could the resilience of
our students that have
overcome challenges and
still go on to do wonder-
ful, marvelous things.
Gage Dowling was one
of two seniors recognized
with the principals lead-
ership award. Dowlings
mom died in February.
It was very hard. She
was a very nice lady and
one of the reasons I got
a lot of these awards is
because of her. She made
me the person I am today.
Also, due to all my teach-
ers, faculty and every-
body else friends, fam-
ily. They kept pushing me
on, telling me good job,
things like that, which re-
ally made it better. Its
hard to take a loss like
that, Dowling said.
Dowling, academic team
captain, has overcome a
lot during the 2013-2014
school year, Waters said.
Hes a fine student.
Hes an outstanding young
man, he said. He faced
some very difficult times
and yet for his stick-to-it-
iveness, his hard work, his
dedication, his commit-
ment, he has done all in
his family proud.
Dowling left the ceremo-
ny with close to $10,000
in scholarships. He was
shocked to win the princi-
pals leadership award.
It was really nice be-
cause my mom did pass
away, he said. Im glad
that somebody recognized
that I just didnt give up. I
kept going and going and I
wasnt going to stop.
My freshman year is
paid off, he said.
Dowling plans to go to
Charleston Southern Uni-
versity in the fall.
Its scary, but its excit-
ing, he said, of starting
college.
Dowling plans to study
business at Charleston
South, then join the mili-
tary and then become a
police officer. He eventu-
ally wants to open his own
business.
She would have been
really surprised and hap-
py...She would have been
very happy. I know shes
watching me right now,
he said.
Cedric Bostic was also
recognized with the prin-
cipals leadership award.
Bostics mother is blind
and he works 40-60 hours
at KFC to help support his
family.
A stirring story. A story
of love and compassion,
commitment, resilience. I
keep using that word resil-
ience, Waters said. Ced-
ric will be the first to tell
you that he hasnt been
the best student in the
world. Im not so certain
if I worked until midnight
every night that I would
be able to do my studies
and homework and jump
up the next morning and
come here to go to class all
dayIts a stirring story of
the triumph of the human
spirit.
Bostic was not able to at-
tend the awards ceremony
he was at work.
He plans to attend
Greenville Tech and be-
come a law enforcement
officer.
Several other students
were recognized with
awards and scholarships.
A group of students
heading to North Green-
ville University in the
fall received a collective
$249,000 in scholarships.
Citizens Building and
Loan presented four stu-
dents with $5,000 scholar-
ships, the 10
th
year it has
done so.
About 12 years ago,
we started a foundation,
and that foundation was
started so that we could
give back to the Greer
community some of the
things that Greer commu-
nity has given to us since
1907, said Ralph John-
son, board member. Dur-
ing the years since we have
awarded grants of over a
half a million dollars to
different organizations
Including this year at Blue
Ridge High and Greer
High, we have awarded
over $155,000 in scholar-
ships. For us at Citizens
Building and Loan, its a
lot of fun to make money,
but its even more fun to
give it away, especially for
a good cause.
The scholarship recipi-
ents must exhibit leader-
ship, academic achieve-
ments, high moral values
and community service.
We had an unusual
number of applicants this
year, many qualified. The
selection process was dif-
ficult, Johnson said. Our
commitment is to award
at least one scholarship
each year. As youre about
to see, it was so difficult
that we could not decide
on just one.
LIVING HERE
The Greer Citizen
B6 THE GREER CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2014
School board moves forward with renovations
On Byrnes
High
School
BY KATIE JONES
STAFF WRITER
The District Five Schools
of Spartanburg County
board continues to move
forward with plans for a
new Byrnes High building.
The board most recently
voted 8-0 to approve a
resolution that will allow
a referendum to go to vot-
ers on Sept. 9, allowing the
board to borrow up to $71
million in general obliga-
tions bonds to cover the
project.
Youre authorizing up
to $71 million, or the vot-
ers are authorizing the
board to issue up to $71
million. If in fact, the bids
come in lower than have
been estimated, we do not
have to issue the whole
$71 million, said Ron
Smith, managing princi-
pal with McMillan Pazdan
Smith Architecture. We
will not do it all at one
time. Well break it up
into two or three possible
smaller bond issues. What
well do with that issue,
well see where we are. If
we need to borrow less
than the $71 million, well
do that so the taxpayers
dont have to encumber
that debt and have to pay
that back.
It will mean raising the
millage rate by 13.4 mills,
another $53.60 on owner-
occupied home valued at
$100,000.
The plans include a 10-
15 percent contingency
for each phase. The money
will be restricted to Byrnes
renovations.
The plan will expand ca-
pacity by 500 students.
Phase one of the Byrnes
renovations is estimated
to cost $20.7 million and
is scheduled to begin
spring 2015. Its the aca-
demic wing and includes
an interior courtyard.
Phase two, science labs
and classrooms, is esti-
mated to cost almost $19
million and is scheduled
to begin spring 2016.
Phase three is estimated
to cost almost $13 million
and is scheduled to be-
gin spring 2017. It will be
mainly administration and
guidance offices.
Phase four is estimated
to cost $5.4 million and is
scheduled to begin spring
2018. It will be art and
music spaces near the fine
arts center.
Stadium renovations are
estimated to cost another
$11.6 million, with syn-
thetic turf costing another
$25,000. The stadium will
hold 7,200-7,500 people
and will include a new
press box and conces-
sions.
More information, in-
cluding renderings, is
available at spart5.net.
RENDERINGS | COURTESY OF MCMILLAN PAZDAN SMITH ARCHITECTURE
The Spartanburg District Five School Board recently approved a resolution that will allow
a referendum to go to voters Sept. 9 regarding potential renovations to Byrnes High.
Greer High honors award winners
Gage Dowling received the Principals Leadership Award
at Greer Highs awards night.
Left to Right, Kelsey Roloson, Megan Williams, Xiomara Torres and Gage Dowling (not
pictured) received scholarships from Citizens Building and Loan.
A group of Greer students heading to North Greenville University in the fall received
a collective $249,000 in scholarships.

Its a stirring story
of the triumph of
the human spirit.
Marion Waters
Greer HIgh Principal
RMS CELEBRATES 10 YEARS
WITH DRAMAS KURTZ
This year marks the 10th
anniversary of Riverside
Middle School Drama un-
der the direction of Heidi
Kurtz.
Every year, the eighth
graders that perform in
the spring play have writ-
ten their production from
scratch, starting with an
idea.
This year, the students
based their play on Satur-
day Night Live and added
the element of time travel,
creating Saturday Night
Lost in Time. The play was
performed May 13.
RMS STUDENTS CELEBRATE
HEALTHY ROYAL DAY
Riverside Middle School
hosted the first-ever A
Healthy Royal Day for all
sixth grade students May
16.
As a preliminary event to
their recent field trip to the
Whitewater Center and its
environmental program,
RMS wanted to emphasize
what it takes to be and
stay healthy. Community
businesses were invited
to share with the students
the basics of healthy liv-
ing to help promote daily
healthy choices.
Earthfare. Greenville
County Schools Nutrition
Department, Orthodontist
Lance Fogle, Dentist Roger
Harris; Dr. Kennedy and
Associates (Chiropractors),
GNC and their Smoothie
Truck, and Fitness Instruc-
tor Jamie Owenby.
RMS GETS AVIATION
LESSON FROM AIR FORCE
Major Dustin Hiers, of
the US Air Force, spoke to
the students in Mrs. Hale
Edwards seventh grade
Social Studies Class at Riv-
erside Middle School.
Major Hiers talked to the
students about aviation
during the Cold War and
Modern Day aircraft.
RIVERSIDE MIDDLE
STUDENTS WIN CONTEST
Riverside Middle School
student Adithi Jeevan
won second place in the
WCACS Illustrated Poem
Competition.
Seventh grade student
Tabitha Chen won Green-
ville Countys 7th Grade
Soil and Water Conserva-
tion Essay contest.
WASHINGTON CENTER
GIVES BACK
The students of Wash-
ington Center are giving
back and helping others in
their community.
They are working with
St. Michaels Lutheran
Church, Blythe Elementa-
ry, and Greenbrier Elemen-
tary to provide meals to
children who may other-
wise have little or no food
to eat on weekends during
the school year.
Once a month the stu-
dents are performing a va-
riety of skills to assemble
bags filled with non-per-
ishable food items during
Sarah Ashworths Daily
Living Classes. The hope
is that these meals will
reduce hunger for the stu-
dents, which in turn will
improve their educational
experience.
GROUP RAISES $24K
FOR MEYER CENTER
More than 300 commu-
nity members gathered
for the Beans, Beach, and
Bluegrass event hosted
by the Sugar Likker Re-
union Group to benefit
the Meyer Center for Spe-
cial Children in Greenville
April 19.
A team of 100 volun-
teers pulled off the event,
which included seven lo-
cal bands, a silent auction,
bake sale and barbecue
lunch. A special thanks
to Washington Baptist
Church in Greer for host-
ing the event last minute
when the threat of rain
forced a venue change.
Beans, Beach and Blue-
grass raised $24,175.04 for
the Meyer Center for Spe-
cial Children. The Meyer
Center celebrates 60 years
of service in the communi-
ty this year, and the vision
remains the same- to help
local upstate children liv-
ing with disabilities reach
their maximum potential.
CHICKS HATCH AT BEECH
SPRINGS ELEMENTARY
Students in Janice Tuck-
ers class taking part in a
lesson called The Hatch-
ing Project arrived to find
two baby chickens were
born in their Beech Springs
home recently.
Students have been re-
searching chickens during
the two-week project and
participating in activities
like Pick a Chick and
Exploring the Egg.
Soon, they will start col-
lecting data on the new
arrivals, including weight
and growth, to be used in
an upcoming science fair
exhibit.
BYRNES GREENHOUSE
SPRING PLANT SALE
The annual plant sale
has begun, an effort of
Byrnes Highs RATE pro-
gram. The Greenhouse is
open from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.,
Monday-Friday, through
May 31.
Students will be avail-
able to assist you with
your selections, so please
come by room 201 before
entering the Greenhouse.
They will also assist with
delivery to your classroom
or vehicle.
For more informa-
tion and pricing, visit
https://sites.google.com/
a/spart5.net/greenhouse/.
ABNER CREEK STUDENTS
VISIT CHARLESTON
Third graders at Abner
Creek Academy hit the
road to Charleston recent-
ly for an exciting and edu-
cational field trip.
While in the coastal city,
students boarded the Spir-
itline Cruise Ship and trav-
eled to Fort Sumter. They
also toured the Boone Hall
Plantation and had lunch
on the grounds.
Students were even able
to pick cotton from the
fields there, tour old slave
cabins and hear a Gullah
presentation.
LYMAN STUDENTS VENTURE
OUTSIDE TO COMPOST
Through guest speaker
Cal Cannon, students in
Karen Cummings and
Ruth Howells class at Ly-
man Elementary learned
the importance of com-
posting.
Cannon taught the stu-
dents how to compost, and
even how to make their
own compost tea. The
lesson also revealed how
students could spot but-
terfly larvae on plants.
FURMAN FRATERNITY
WINS DISTINCTION
The Delta Chapter of
Pi Kappa Phi fraternity
at Furman University has
received the 2014 Chap-
ter Award of Distinction
from the North-American
Interfraternity Conference
(NIC).
The Chapter Award of
Distinction recognizes the
undergraduate chapter
which is highly function-
ing, seeks to educate oth-
ers about the benefits of
a values based fraternity
experience, and works to
maintain a healthy rela-
tionship with their inter/
national organization.
According to NIC offi-
cials, the Furman chapter
demonstrated a commit-
ment to academic excel-
lence, community service
and philanthropic giving
and is an example of
what a fraternity should
be in the 21st century.
FURMAN PROFESSOR
GETS SOLAR ENERGY GRANT
Paul Wagenknecht, Fur-
man University Professor
of Chemistry, has been
awarded a $300,000 grant
from the National Science
Foundation to support in-
vestigations into cheaper
ways to convert solar en-
ergy into electricity.
Among other technolo-
gies, the grant supports
research related to opto-
electronic devices such as
dye-sensitized solar cells
(DSSCs), a vehicle for con-
verting solar energy into
stored chemical energy
or electricity. DSSCs are
potentially cheaper and
easier to produce than
conventional solar panels,
which may lead to cheaper
electricity for everyone,
and better availability of
electricity for underdevel-
oped regions.
The grant was awarded
based on Wagenknechts
proposal, Synthesis and
Photophysical Studies of
Transition Metal Alkynyl
Complexes for Applica-
tions in Photochemical
Molecular Devices.
FURMAN PROFESSOR GETS
GRANT TO STUDY DIABETES
Furman University
Health Sciences profes-
sor Natalie The has been
selected to receive a $2.6
million, four-year grant
from the National Insti-
tutes of Health to ad-
vance research in diabetes
among children and young
adults.
Dr. The will partner with
Elizabeth Mayer-Davis,
professor and chair of the
Department of Nutrition
of the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill, to
conduct research as part
of a longitudinal study in
six states, including South
Carolina.
The national project,
SEARCH for Diabetes in
Youth, is the largest study
of youth with diabetes in
the United States and is
funded by the Centers for
Disease Control (CDC) and
Prevention and the Na-
tional Institute of Diabetes
and Digestive and Kidney
Diseases.
WOFFORD HOLDS
HONORS CONVOCATION
Wofford College held
its annual spring Honors
Convocation May 6. Area
students receiving awards
were:
Daniel Sergey Didok
received the Walter E.
Hudgins award. Didok
majored in biology and
received a bachelor of sci-
ence degree on May 18.
Parent(s)/Guardian: Vera
Didok, Taylors.
Shakirah Anisah Hill re-
ceived the Heart of a Ter-
rier Leadership award. Hill
majored in biology and
received a bachelor of sci-
ence degree on May 18,
2014. Parent(s)/Guardian:
Michael Terry and Cheryl
Hill, Duncan.
Nathan Lynn Teague re-
ceived the Charles F. Nes-
bitt award. Teague majored
in religion and biology and
received a bachelor of arts
and a bachelor of science
degree on May 18. Teague
plans to attend medical
school at the University of
South Carolina Greenville.
Parent(s)/Guardian: Julius
and Jean Teague, Greer.
The academic major
awards are made by the
faculty to seniors recom-
mended by the major de-
partments on the basis
of academic achievement,
character and intellec-
tual promise. Some of the
awards are named in honor
of persons who have made
significant contributions
to the intellectual life of
the college.
BEACHLER NAMED
TO ASHLAND DEANS LIST
Dakota Beachler of Greer
was named to the Deans
List at Ashland University.
Beachler is majoring in
criminal justice. He is the
son of Renee Beachler of
Greer.
Beachler is a 2011 grad-
uate of George Bush High
School. To be eligible for
this honor, a student must
be enrolled full time and
achieve at least a 3.5 grade
point average on a 4.0
scale.
ELEMENTARY
Thursday Sweet and sour
chicken over brown rice,
stufed shells, whole grain
garlic breadstick for all,
vegetation station, broc-
coli and cheddar soup, fresh
vegetables with dip, choice of
fruit, milk.
Friday Pizza, chicken fajita
with lettuce and tomato,
vegetation station, corn
chowder, pinto beans, choice
of fruit, milk.
Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday - N/A
MIDDLE
Thursday Beef burrito,
cheese quesadilla, grilled
chicken salad with whole
grain roll, pinto beans, gar-
den salad, assorted fruit, milk.
Friday Hot dog with chili,
meatball sub, chef salad with
whole grain roll, Cole slaw,
sweet potato bites, assorted
fruit, milk.
Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday - N/A
High
Thursday Beef burrito,
cheese quesadilla, grilled
chicken salad with whole
grain roll, pinto beans, gar-
den salad, assorted fruit, milk.
Friday Hot dog with chili,
meatball sub, chef salad with
whole grain roll, Cole slaw,
sweet potato bites, assorted
fruit, milk.
Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday - N/A
OUR SCHOOLS
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DISTRICT FIVE |
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In April, Beans, Beach and Bluegrass raise $24,175.04 for the Meyer Center for Special
Children, which has served the community for 60 years.
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The Riverside Middle School drama program celebrates
10 years under the direction under Heidi Kurtz.
HIGHER EDUCATION |
TAYLORS
6007 Wade Hampton Blvd.
(Located near Fatz Cafe)
864-848-1610
STORE HOURS: 9-8 MONDAY-SATURDAY
CLOSED SUNDAY
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March 31, 2008
EVENTS AT STOMPING
GROUNDS
7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.,
May 30: Gene Holdways
acoustic music
6:30-10:30 p.m., May 31:
Arvie Bennett Jr.s acous-
tic music
7-9 p.m., June 2: Robert
Deckers drawing class;
$10
7-9 p.m., June 4: Celtic
Session
SHREK: THE MUSICAL
AUDITIONS SET FOR GCT
Auditions for Shrek:
The Musical, done on a
first-come first-serve, will
be 6-9 p.m. July 21 and 23
at the Tryon Recreation
Center, 226 Oakland Ave.
Ages 6 and older can audi-
tion.
Prepare 16 bars of a
musical theatre song and
your own musical accom-
paniment. A CD player will
be provided. Be prepared
to do a cold read and bring
a headshot. Wear clothes
you look nice in and can
also move in, as you will
be learning a short dance
routine. Wear dance shoes.
No bare feet.
If you are going to be out
of town during auditions,
you may email a video be-
fore July 21 to artscoun-
cil@cityofgreer.org. Call-
backs will 5-8 p.m. July 24
at Tryon Recreation Cen-
ter. The cast list will be
posted at 5 p.m. July 26 at
greerculturalarts.com.
There will be a mandato-
ry cast/parent meeting, at
6 p.m. July 28 at the Can-
non Centre, 204 Cannon
St. Greer. Rehearsals will
be Mondays, Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays.
Performance dates are Oct.
17, 18, 24, 25 at 7 p.m. and
Oct. 19 & 26 at 2 p.m.
ARTS COUNCIL HOSTS
CHOREOGRAPHER
Royal Caribbean Cruise
Line choreographer and
former director and cho-
reographer for the Radio
City Music Hall Spectacu-
lar, Michael Clowers is
coming to GCAC to hold a
Dance Workshop on May
30 at the Cannon Centre
in Greer.
Clowers teaches work-
shops across the country.
Intermediate and advanced
dancers will benefit.
Summer camp informa-
tion is also available at
greerculturalarts.com.
GI JIVE CELEBRATES 70TH
ANNIVERSARY OF DDAY
Take a step back in time
and join Senior Action in
celebrating the Greatest
Generation at GI Jive.
Presented by McKinney
Dodge Chrysler Jeep, this
1940s-era hangar party
will be held on the 70th
anniversary of D-Day, June
6.
Join in this flashback to
the USO parties packed
with big bands, lively par-
tygoers and decorated sol-
diers returning from war.
A vintage atmosphere
will come alive from 7 p.m.
to 10 p.m. at the Down-
town Airport Hangar.
The Upstate Concert
Band will perform swing,
the Lindy Hop and oth-
er favorite dances from
the era on a dance floor
flanked by vintage air-
planes and military-issue
vehicles. Period-appropri-
ate dance lessons provid-
ed there. Costume prizes
are also available to those
in period dress.
Come enjoy drinks, hors
douevres and great com-
pany while honoring our
military heroes and toast-
ing to a time gone by at GI
Jive.
GLT HOLDING AUDITIONS
FOR UPCOMING SHOWS
The Greenville Little
Theatre will hold two sets
of auditions in June. Audi-
tions for Legally Blonde:
The Musical will be at
7 p.m., June 8. Roles are
available for 17 men and
15 women ages 16-35 and
a few older, character-type
roles are also available.
Auditions for Steel Mag-
nolias will be at 7 p.m.
June 9. Roles are available
for 6 women of various
ages. Auditions will take
place in Magill Hall, at the
rear of the theatre.
Call the Box Office, at
233-6238 or visit greenvil-
lelittletheatre.org for more
information. Greenville
Little Theatre Box Office
is located at 444 College
St., Greenville, and is open
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Fri-
day.
LAUREL SHOWCASES ASIAN
INFLUENCE IN EXHIBIT
Featuring work from
2005 to the present, Chris-
tina Laurels exhibit Lau-
rel: Retrospective and
Recent reflects an Asian
aesthetic transformed by
an American sensibility.
The exhibit runs June
1-27 in the Artists Guild
Gallery at Chapman Cul-
tural Center, with a recep-
tion concurrent with Art-
Walk 5-9 p.m. June 19 and
an Artists Talk at 7 p.m.
Laurels work in paper
is particularly influenced
by the Edo period (1600-
1850s) of Japan. The artist
manipulates prepared and
found papers that are wo-
ven, layered, collaged and
sewn. Using the kimono
and fan motifs as spring-
boards for her mixed-me-
dia work, the pieces are in-
evitably textural and invite
the eyes to touch. Laurel
originally studied fashion
design; her love of texture
remains visible.
Laurel currently resides
in Greer and holds a bach-
elors degree in studio art,
2009, from The College
at Brockport SUNY, with
additional art studies at
Cornell University and the
University of Maryland.
the artist, visit claurelar-
tist.com.
The Artists Guild of
Spartanburg Gallery is
located at Chapman Cul-
tural Center, 200 E. Saint
John St., Spartanburg. The
exhibit is free for public
viewing, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Monday-Saturday and 1-
5 p.m. Sunday. For more
information, call 764-
9568 or visit ArtistsGuil-
dOfSpartanburg.com.
SOUTHERN FRIED POETRY
SLAM IS JUNE 47
The Southern Fried Po-
etry Slam will be in Green-
ville June 4-7. Northwest
Middle School teacher,
Kimberly Simms Gibbs is
the director of Wits End
Poetry, which is respon-
sible for bringing the sec-
ond largest competition
slam poetry series in the
nation to the Upstate.
GREER OPRY HOUSE HOSTS
LINE DANCING SATURDAY
Classic Country Band
with Ed Burrell at 8 p.m.
Admission is $9. Free line
dancing from 6:30-7:30
p.m. each Saturday night.
FRANKLIE VALLI AT THE
PEACE CENTER AUG. 8
Legendary music group
Frankie Valli and the Four
Seasons will perform at
the Peace Center Aug. 8.
Tickets start at $65.
Tickets may be purchased
at all official Peace Cen-
ter ticket outlets, which
includes peacecenter.org;
the Peace Center Box Of-
fice, located at 300 S. Main
St., Greenville, and by
phone at 467-3000 or toll-
free (800) 888-7768.
For more information
and tickets, visit peacecen-
ter.org.
BREW IN THE ZOO
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
The Greenville Zoo will
hold the fifth annual Brew
in the Zoo, presented by
RJ Rockers. The fundrais-
ing event set for 6:30-9
p.m. May 30 and provides
adults with the opportu-
nity to sample an assort-
ment of beers and enjoy
live music, all while ex-
ploring the zoo during its
after hours.
Guests will receive a
small souvenir tasting
mug to use in sampling
beers provided by RJ
Rockers and Greenco. The
event will also feature live
musical entertainment
from Benton Blount and a
variety of food from Texas
Roadhouse, Couture Cakes
and Skin Daddys BBQ.
Tickets are $35 in ad-
vance at greenvillezoo.
com and $45 the day of
at the ticket booth. Pro-
ceeds from Brew in the
Zoo will help support vari-
ous programs throughout
the zoo, including exhibit
renovations and general
operations.
Brew in the Zoo is open
to adults 21 years old and
older, and a photo ID will
be required to enter. There
is no limit on the number
of samples of beer provid-
ed to guests, but responsi-
ble drinking is encouraged.
Designated driver tickets
are also available for $15.
Brew in the Zoo will take
place rain or shine.
LAKESIDE CONCERT SERIES
STARTS THURSDAY
Furman Universitys Mu-
sic by the Lake Summer
Concert Series, a Green-
ville tradition since 1968,
will begin Thursday, May
29 at 7:30 p.m. in the
universitys amphitheater
with a performance by the
Lakeside Concert Band.
Celebrating the Sounds
of Summer, the Lakeside
Concert Band, under the
direction of Furmans Les-
lie W. Hicken, and other
ensembles and guests will
present a concert every
Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in
the amphitheater (except
where noted) through
Aug. 7.
Go to furmanmusic.org
for more information, or
contact the Furman mu-
sic office at 294-2086. For
parking information call
294-2111.
ENTERTAINMENT
The Greer Citizen
B8 THE GREER CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2014
DVD previews
COUCH THEATER |

Leem Lubany, Adam Bakri
in Omar
By Sam Struckhof
NEW RELEASES
FOR WEEK OF JUNE 9
PICKS OF THE WEEK
Jack Ryan: Shadow
Recruit (PG-13) -- When
Russian corporate over-
lords threaten the worlds
economy, its up to one
untrained CIA desk work-
er to stop them (for some
reason, maybe the rest of
the CIA is busy.) Our hero
is Jack Ryan (Chris Pines),
protagonist of many a spy
novel by Tom Clancy. Ryan
starts working for the less-
dangerous wing of the CIA,
but somehow gets shifted
into fieldwork, starting
his clandestine adventure
dodging assassins in Mos-
cow.
While the plot has more
holes than the back wall of
a shooting range, Shadow
Recruit keeps things mov-
ing so fast that you cant
admire its true flimsiness.
Director Kenneth Branagh
-- also starring as the vil-
lain -- doesnt try to rein-
vent the global espionage
thriller, but he doesnt
take many risks with it,
either.
Non-Stop (PG-13) --
On a crowded flight from
New York to London, Air
Marshall Bill Marks (Liam
Neeson) receives text mes-
sages threatening that a
passenger will be killed ev-
ery 20 minutes until ran-
som money is wired into
an offshore account. Dont
fret too much about the
logistics of telecommuni-
cation on a plane, or how
people can disappear in
such close quarters -- it all
just adds to the tension.
Much of the vehicle
is pieced together from
pieces of other airplane
disaster flicks. The real
engine pushing this ride is
Neesons tight-fisted com-
mitment to his troubled
action-hero role. This isnt
just Taken set in the sky,
however. Non-Stop is
worth standing in line for.
Devils Knot (R) -- In
1993, three 8-year-old
boys were found brutally
murdered in the small
town of West Memphis,
Arkansas. Three teenage
boys from the poor side
of town (dubbed the West
Memphis Three) were
tried and quickly convict-
ed for the murders. Public
opinion painted them as
monsters and Satanists
because the teens were
outcasts who listened to
heavy-metal music. This
drama starring Colin Firth
and Reese Witherspoon
takes a steady look at the
facts in the case. However,
the understated perfor-
mances do not bring the
subject to light as well as
any of the documentaries.
Omar -- A young baker
named Omar (Adam Bakri)
lives in an impoverished
Palistinian village, where
hes in contact with peo-
ple plotting to kill Israeli
soldiers. Whenever Omar
climbs the security wall
to the other side, hes do-
ing it to visit his pals and
his gorgeous girlfriend
(Leem Lubany). One night,
however, Omar is taken
into custody, tortured and
turned out as a double-
agent against the militants
from his village. The movie
follows Omars ambiguous
arc -- is he really going to
turn on the people he once
supported, or is he realiz-
ing something else about
the conflict? The film gives
no answers, but offers an
up-close human look at a
bitter conflict that stretch-
es across generations.
TV RELEASES
Cosmos: A Spacetime
Odyssey
Rizzoli & Isles: Season
4
Ray Donovan: Season
1
THINGS
TO DO
PHOTO | SUBMITTED
Christina Laurels exhibit Laurel: Retrospective
and Recent refects an Asian aesthetic transformed by
an American sensibility.
T
his is a magical time
of year. Winter is long
gone and springtime
allergies are following
suit.
The school year is end-
ing. Some will head to
college in the fall, after
road trips and spend-
ing the summer making
grand plans and saying
goodbyes.
Do you remember how
exciting the last few days
of school were? Field day.
Getting your yearbook.
Returning your textbooks.
Summer is the best
time to be a kid. Fresh
cut grass, playing in the
sprinkler, catching fire-
flies and hanging out by
the pool.
Eating popsicle upon
popsicle. The kind with
the corny jokes on the
sticks were my favorite,
obviously.
My mom and I were
talking over the weekend
and she was talking about
how wonderful summer
was with younger kids. My
mom was a champion at
finding free or cheap stuff
to do.
She took my brother
and I (and usually a
cousin or two) to movies
at the library, museum
visits and we hit Paris
Mountain and other parks
all the time, and we finger
painted on the front
porch.
There were times a
cousin or two practically
lived with us. We played
baseball in the yard,
cooked up ridiculous
business ideas and played
Mario Kart like it was our
job. And thats just the
young kids version of
summer.
When I was older, I
spent the summers work-
ing part-time jobs, sleep-
ing a ridiculous amount,
staying up as late as I
could get away with and
hanging out with friends
at every opportunity.
But perhaps most
magical is the summer
between high school and
college. Adios, mom, Ill
see ya at Thanksgiving.
I spent the summer
buying dorm room neces-
sities, saying goodbye to
high school friends and
avoiding packing (this did
not go over well with my
mom).
At every age, my broth-
er and I spent a lot of
time at my grandparents
house. They lived next
door to the neighborhood
park and pool. The pool
closed when I was pretty
young, but my brother
and I got to enjoy a few
summers there.
Wed play in the sprin-
kler, watch ridiculous
amounts of Nickelodeon
and eat meals of mostly
hotdogs and macaroni
and cheese. Our grandpar-
ents were infinitely nicer
and more accepting of the
shenanigans my brother
and I pulled, all while
keeping us in line.
Must have been some
kind of grandparent black
magic.
My first summer after
college was spent cel-
ebrating and looking for
a job. Looking back, I ac-
complished next to noth-
ing significant. I spent
most of my time just
hanging out with friends.
Even though Im passed
the summer vacation
phase of my life, its hard
not to be excited for ev-
eryone who gets the next
few months off.
MILESTONES
The Greer Citizen
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2014 THE GREER CITIZEN B9
Jordan Kayla Ward, of
Greer, and Donald Joe Bu-
chanan Jr., of Travelers
Rest, were united in holy
matrimony by the Rev.
Brian Richardson on May
17, 2014. The 5 p.m. cer-
emony, held at The Hollow
at Paris Mountain, Green-
ville, was followed by a re-
ception catered by Bernie
Kavo and DJ services pro-
vided by Jeff Green.
Mr. and Mrs. Moon
greeted members of the
wedding party during a re-
hearsal dinner on the eve-
ning of May 16, 2014, also
held at The Hollow.
The bride, daughter of
David and Cherie Davis, of
Greer, and Brian Ward, of
Travelers Rest, was given
in marriage by her mother
and escorted by her son,
Bradley Monroe Ward.
She is the granddaugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Mike
Childs, of Easley, Mrs. Kay
Ward, of Travelers Rest,
and the late Mr. Wayne
Ward. She graduated
from Greer High School in
2009.
The groom is the son of
Vernon and Betty Moon,
of Greenville and Don and
Dot Buchanan, of Travel-
ers Rest. He graduated
from Travelers Rest High
School in 2000.
Bridesmaids included
Cathy Law, aunt of the
bride, Kristian Watson,
sister of the bride, Nicole
Ellis, and Rylie Buchanan,
daughter of the groom.
Groomsmen included
Todd Goldsmith, Dan Ko-
bler and Carter Buchanan,
son of the groom. The
grooms father stood as
his best man.
Jonathan Davis, brother
of the bride, and Hunter
Law, cousin of the bride,
ushered.
For their wedding trip,
the couple traveled to St.
Lucia.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Joe Buchanan, Jr.
Ward - Buchanan
WEDDINGS |
The most wonderful time of the year
KEEPING UP
WITH JONES
KATIE
JONES

BY SAM MAZZOTTA
DEAR PAWS COR-
NER: I read your column
on volunteering at pet
shelters and for other
organizations. All great,
but many shelters dont
let anyone under 16, and
sometimes 18, volunteer
to work with the pets.
However, for kids who
want to help pets in some
way, there are still some
great ways to do so! They
can organize or join fund-
raisers at their school or
church, and donate the
funds to local shelters or
pet-welfare organizations.
There are many different
ways to raise money, and
thats what most animal-
care groups need: cash! -
- Cheering Volunteer Mom
in Virginia
DEAR MOM: Great
idea! Raising funds can
be as easy as participat-
ing in a walk for animal
welfare (like the Wiggle
Waggle Walk in Pasadena,
Calif.). Or kids can think
of things to make and sell
for a fundraising drive,
like the two grade-school-
ers in Kingston, N.Y., who
raised money for the Ul-
ster County SPCA through
a church project.
They were given $10
and asked to use it to
make more money for a
charity. Tyler made labor
intensive bracelets and
donated $75, and Caelin
made dog biscuits and do-
nated $450, Marie Shultis
of the Ulster County SPCA
said.
The shelter is looking at
starting a youth entre-
preneurial group to help
other kids learn about
fundraising, and plans to
develop workshops for
teen volunteers to teach
young people about car-
ing for animals.
So, even if a local shel-
ter doesnt have a lot of
accessible events or vol-
unteer opportunities, kids
can come up with great
ideas to help them any-
way. Parents, educators,
church-group leaders and
other youth leaders can
help foster the spirit of
volunteering and provide
guidance.
Send your questions
or comments to ask@
pawscorner.com.
(c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
Creative kids helping animals
PAWS CORNER |

Do you remember
how exciting the
last few days of
school were? Field
day. Getting your
yearbook. Returning
your textbooks.
BY DANA BLOCK
THE BOLD AND
THE BEAUTIFUL
Ridge vented to Eric
about needing to get
through to Brooke before
the wedding. Wyatt again
pleaded with Quinn to stay
out of Brooke and Bills
relationship. Meanwhile,
Brooke and Bill enjoyed a
private dinner on the beach
overseas. Ridge had the
ammunition he needed af-
ter learning about Bill and
Quinns affair. Bill worked
with a wedding planner
to surprise Brooke. While
headed for Dubai, Ridge
called Katie to explain
why he had to stop Brooke
from marrying Bill. Brooke
and Bills wedding on the
beach in Dhabi began.
Quinn admitted that she
had complicated feelings
for Bill. Wait to See: A fam-
ily tries to cope with some
surprising news.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Victor came to a surpris-
ing realization about Son-
ny. Abigail was thrown by
Bens strong reaction to an
innocent offer. Brady was
tempted to use drugs after
his run-in with John. Mar-
lena was jealous when she
heard about Romans date
with Giselle. A confession
to Nicks shooting contin-
ued to send shockwaves
throughout Salem. Hope
suspected all was not what
it seemed in Salem. JJ un-
wittingly played a part in
Nicoles downfall. Nicole
angrily told Daniel that
they could no longer be
friends. A shocking twist
was revealed in Nicks
case. Sonny feared that he
would lose Will forever.
Jennifer overheard an eye-
opening conversation. A
desperate Nicole tried to
save her relationship with
Eric. Wait to See: The truth
about Nicks murder is re-
vealed.
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Sonny cornered Ava.
Meanwhile, Olivia told
Carly about Sonny and
Avas tryst. Julian con-
fided in Alexis about
his fear for his familys
safety. Luke had a mys-
terious business meeting
at the Metro Court. Tracy
turned to Lulu for advice
about Lukes odd behav-
ior. Ric wined and dined
Elizabeth. Both Dante and
Shawn were shocked by
Annas decision despite
her good reasons. Ava had
a trump card of her own to
play against Sonny. Alexis
questioned Rics involve-
ment with both Julian and
Elizabeth. Sonny didnt be-
lieve Avas claim. Ric was
caught off guard when he
was suddenly faced with
criminal charges. Despite
their shock in regards to
Rics alleged misconduct,
Elizabeth asked Alexis to
represent him. Wait to See:
Maxie and Nathan share a
close moment.
THE YOUNG AND
THE RESTLESS
Sharon started to get
her memory back about
the night of the gala. Neil
asked his family for their
support before he asked
Hilary to move in with
him. Later, Hilary and
Lily got into a heated ar-
gument. Leslie asked Ian
about his end game. Nikki
worried about what Victor
and Dylan could be plot-
ting against Ian. Victor
turned down Ians offer of
a truce. Chelsea gave Vic-
toria an ultimatum to tell
Billy about her pregnancy
or she would. Sparks flew
during Jack and Kellys
first real date. Victor asked
Nikki once again to move
back to the ranch with
him. Jill finally agreed to
let Colin out of the attic.
Wait to See: Cane plans an
elaborate scavenger hunt
for Lilys birthday.
DEAR DR. ROACH: Why
do people snicker when I
tell them I have RLS? They
wouldnt laugh if they
knew the amount of sleep
deprivation I have endured
during the 20 years it took
to correctly diagnose it. I
think if it hadnt been for
Sinemet (levodopa and
carbidopa), a Parkinsons
drug, I would have gone
mad long ago. Has anyone
discovered what causes it?
-- G.S.G.
ANSWER: Restless leg
syndrome causes an urge
to move the legs (and
sometimes arms), which
is worse at nighttime and
is relieved by movement.
It is usually accompanied
by unpleasant sensations
in the legs. When accom-
panied by sleep depriva-
tion, as yours has been, it
is also called periodic limb
movement disorder.
The cause is known only
in a minority of cases.
About 40 percent of cases
seem to run in families,
and several genetic factors
have been identified. Iron
deficiency sometimes is
associated with RLS, and
replacement of the iron
can improve symptoms.
Moderate exercise, leg
massage and heat (say,
a warm bath before bed)
are some nondrug ways
of improving symptoms.
Levodopa/carbidopa is an
effective treatment; prami-
pexole (Mirapex) and ro-
pinirole (Requip) also are
effective for many people.
There are other alterna-
tives as well. An expert
in the condition, usually
a neurologist, is essential
for severe cases.
I think the name rest-
less leg syndrome may
be part of the reason why
people dont take this con-
dition as seriously as it de-
serves. After all, legs are
supposed to move, and
being restless doesnt
sound so bad -- but as you
know, its a lot more than
that. For this reason, the
new name, Willis-Ekbom
disease, is preferred by
some.
Great information about
this condition is available
at RLS.org.
The booklet on restless
leg syndrome and night-
time cramps offers more
tips. Readers can obtain a
copy by writing: Dr. Roach
-- No. 306W, Box 536475,
Orlando, FL 32853-6475.
Enclose a check or money
order (no cash) for $4.75
U.S./$6 Canada with the
recipients printed name
and address. Please allow
four weeks for delivery.
***
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am
looking into buying an in-
frared sauna. My research
indicates that infrared is
good for arthritis, Type 2
diabetes, detox, cholester-
ol, weight loss, relieving
muscle pain, helping kill
cancer cells, etc. I have ar-
thritis, and my boyfriend
has diabetes.
My question is: Are
these claims true? Can an
infrared sauna help me to
become a healthier per-
son? I would use it daily or
three to four times a week.
Do you feel it is worth the
purchase?
-- D.O.
ANSWER: An infrared
sauna uses light waves to
heat up the body. People
have been using tradition-
al saunas for centuries,
and many swear by their
benefits. There is good
evidence that saunas (and
infrared saunas in particu-
lar) can reduce pain and
stiffness from some kinds
of arthritis. Unfortunately,
there isnt evidence to sup-
port it.
I doubt that saunas help
with detox, weight loss
or killing cancer cells. I
would caution your boy-
friend with diabetes, be-
cause some people with di-
abetes are less sensitive to
heat and could be burned
without knowing it.
Dr. Roach regrets that
he is unable to answer in-
dividual letters, but will
incorporate them when-
ever possible. Readers may
email questions to ToYour-
GoodHealth@med.cornell.
edu. To view and order
health pamphlets, visit
www.rbmamall.com, or
write to P.O. Box 536475,
Orlando, FL 32853-6475.
OUT ON A LIMB by Gary Kopervas |
AMBER WAVES by Dave T. Phipps |
RFD by Mike Marland |
THE SPATS by Jef Pickering |
SOAP UPDATES

TO YOUR
GOOD HEALTH
KEITH
ROACH, M.D.
B10 THE GREER CITIZEN FUN AND GAMES WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2014
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