SHUTOUT: Eastside dominates Carolina Academy B1
SOUTH CAROLINAS PREMIER WEEKLY
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 
Greer considers downtown hotel
300-space
parking
garage
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
A 110-room hotel could
soon be on its way to
downtown Greer.
The city has been in dis-
Lyman to elect
new council
member Tuesday
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
Four candidates will be
on the ballot Tuesday as
Lyman residents head to
the polls to fill a vacant
council seat.
Peggy Holland, Becky
Martin, Mary McDowell
and Neil Walsh are the
candidates vying for the
open seat.
Registered voters can
cast their votes from 7
a.m. to 7 p.m. during the
special election on Oct. 3
at the following precincts:
Lyman Town Hall, D.R. Hill
Middle School, Lyman El-
ementary School, Duncan
United Methodist, Well-
Farmers Market
hosts Apple Party
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
The Greer Farmers Mar-
ket is holding an Apple
Harvest Party tomorrow
evening.
Johnson Farms of In-
man will be selling apple
slushies and apple donuts
as party of the event from
4-7 p.m. Thursday during
the regular Farmers Mar-
ket timeframe
The purpose of the
event is to create an event
that draws people down to
the market as well as get
Fortenberry becomes Greer PIO
Replaces
Holcombe as
spokesman
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
The Greer Police Depart-
ment has a new face. my life, and they truly care
Lt. Patrick Fortenberry
is the departments new
public information officer
(PIO), replacing Lt. Jimmy
Holcombe, who retired.
I look forward to serv-
ing the community and
citizens of Greer each and
every day, Fortenberry
said. In my position as
PIO, I get to be the face of
an incredible organization
that has many talented
people in it that help make
INDEX | DEATHS
CLASSIFIEDS
COMMUNITY NEWS
B4
A2
CRIME A8
ENTERTAINMENT B6
OPINION A4
SCHOOLS B8
SPORTS B1-3
cussions with a developer
regarding what is being
called Project Kaboom.
An ordinance regarding
the project was on coun-
cils agenda Tuesday
night, but a decision was
not available at press time.
Project Kaboom re-
mains an active economic
development project, and
we are continuing our ne-
gotiations with the devel-
oper, City Administrator
Ed Driggers said Monday.
|
THE CANDIDATES
Peggy Holland
Becky Martin
Mary McDowell
Neil Walsh
ford Baptist Church or
Beech Springs Intermedi-
ate.
The county election
commission will begin its
examination of the absen-
tee ballot return envelopes
at 9 a.m. that day.
The county Board of
Canvassers will conduct a
hearing to determine the
validity of all provisional
ballots cast in this election
Oct 5 at 10 a.m.
out and spend an evening
downtown, said Cristy
Ray, founder of the Greer
Farmers Market. We are
looking forward to an
evening of fun and hope
SEE PARTY | A6
the City of Greer be the
safest place to live, work
and play.
Fortenberry said he en-
joys his work in Greer,
where he has served 12
of his 22 years in law en-
forcement.
The men and women
of the Greer Police De-
partment are some of the
best people I have met in
about this community, he
said. The most enjoyable
thing I get to do every day
is to speak with members
of our community and
hear the stories they relay
to me about how an offi-
cer has went out of their
way to help them in a time
of need.
He said one of his most
memorable moments in
his career in Greer in-
volved two people he ar-
| LIVING HERE
Sam D. Jones, Jr., 92
Louie Wooten, 83
There are project agree-
ment negotiations specif-
ics which will need to be
reviewed with City Council
in executive session prior
to first reading.
Therefore, I will re-
quest they holdover any
action on this item until
after their ES on Tuesday
night.
The ordinance, which is
available on the city web-
site, outlined initial terms
of the project. The devel-
The Norfolk Southern Lawmen will join this years Railfest to perform live music.
Railfest rolls in
to Greer Saturday
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
Following last years
success, the City of Greer
is holding its second Rail-
fest at Greer City Park this
Saturday.
The Norfolk Southern
Lawmen and Cannonball
Paul will entertain guests
during the 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. event.
The NS Lawmen, origi-
nally founded by a group
of Norfolk Southern Rail
Police who wanted to play
music together, are full-
time professional musi-
cians who perform about
200 appearances a year,
Two different individuals I arrested came
back to meet with me after a couple of
years and thanked me for arresting them.
rested.
Two different individu- lives and am thankful that
als I arrested came back to
meet with me after a cou- helping them get where
ple of years and thanked
me for arresting them,
Fortenberry said. Both
of these individuals had
made some bad decisions,
and I treated them with
respect and talked with
them about their actions, holds true in all circum-
and then they worked
hard on their lives and are
very productive men now.
I credit them for the
opment would potentially
sit on approximately 2.7
acres at 104, 108 and 112
North Main St, and 105 E.
Poinsett St.
The developer would
agree to acquire and dis-
pose of real property to be
used on development site,
and to lease no less than
90 reserved parking spac-
es for a 30-year term from
the city.
The city intends to assist
with the development by
SUBMITTED
Cannonball Paul
including on national tele-
vision and at The Grand
Ole Opry.
Lt. Patrick Fortenberry
Greer Police PIO
change they made in their
I had a very small part in
they are today, he added.
My parents have always
taught me to treat peo-
ple the way that I would
want to be treated, and I
have found that to be an
important life lesson that
stances.
Fortenberry earned
a bachelors degree in
SEE FORTENBERRY | A6
|
JOB TRAINING
Bryant Center
opens Training
Center in Lyman
B5
GREER, SOUTH CAROLINA VOL. 104 NO. 39 75 CENTS
acquiring and disposing
of real property to be used
on the development site,
making improvements to
public infrastructure in
the development sites
proximity, providing the
developer with develop-
ment grant funds as well
as designing and con-
structing a parking facil-
ity, which will consist of
approximately 300 spaces.
kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
PHOTO | SUBMITTED
Cannonball, based in
Minneapolis, Minn., per-
forms an old-fashioned
railroad-themed show
with jokes, sing-alongs
and audience participa-
tion.
This year the event will
also feature two, instead
of one, trackless trains,
which drew a continual
line last fall.
Station 187 will have its
12th model train display,
and model railroad clubs
from all over South Caro-
lina will also be present,
along with local museums
and rail police.
kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
Lt. Patrick Fortenberry has been named the new Greer PD
spokesperson.
TO SUBSCRIBE TO
THE GREER CITIZEN,
CALL US TODAY AT 877-2076
Lance Antonio Brewton
Taylors
man
faces
murder
charges
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
A Taylors man faces
multiple charges, includ-
ing murder in the shoot-
ing death of a woman in
Inman Monday morning.
Lance Antonio Brewton,
38, of 126 Darby Place,
Taylors, was being held
without bond in the Spar-
tanburg County Detention
Center. He is charged with
murder and possession
of a weapon during the
commission of a violent
crime in connection with
the shooting, according
to warrants. He is also
charged with escape after
he briefly got away from
law enforcement officials
as he was being taken to
the detention facility.
Brewton is charged with
the shooting death of Na-
talie Rae Niemitalo, 24, of
260 Zimmerman Road in
Inman.
Deputies responded
to the Zimmerman Road
address around 11 a.m.
Monday, according to an
incident report. The re-
port stated that Niemitalo
was laying in the driveway
when Brewton allegedly
drove away in a vehicle
that was owned by the vic-
tim or a family member.
Brewtons nickname and
vehicle description were
relayed over the radio to
law enforcement officers
in the area after Brewton
allegedly drove back by
the incident location.
SEE ARREST | A6
PHOTO | SUBMITTED
 A2 THE GREER CITIZEN COMMUNITY WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Community one, those having diffi-

culty finding friends who
understand and those
Run at 8 a.m. for children
ten years old and under
with the annual 5K run/
mencenter.org.
Piedmont Womens Cen-
ter is a trusted provider

News looking for practical tools

to cope.
The 10-week classes are
walk beginning at 9 a.m.
for adults. Proceeds from
the race will benefit PWCs
of reproductive health-
care serving the upstate
ofSouth Carolina and sur-
set to run from October to ultrasound program and rounding areas.
OPERATION DRY BABY December and are based other ministry resources.
BOTTOMS WRAPPING UP on principles from Alan Our annual Race for BMAF OFFERS FREE
Operation Dry Baby Bot- Wolfelts book, Under- Life is one of Piedmont SELF-DEFENSE CLASSES
toms is a month diaper standing Your Grief: Ten Womens Centers largest Beckham Martial Arts &
drive to collect 1,000,000 Essential Touchstones for annual fundraisers and Fitness (BMAF) will offer a
diapers for Upstate babies Finding Hope and Healing. this year we are pleased Free Self-Defense Classes
and families being affect- Greenville to be using a portion of for Women on Saturday,
ed by Diaper Need. Weekly,Oct.3 Dec. 5, the race proceeds for our Oct. 7, from 10:30 a.m. to
Diaper Need is the inad- Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. ultrasound program. 12:30 p.m. at the BMAF fa-
equate supply of diapers 5 Century Dr.; Suite 220; said Lenna Smith, CEO of cility located at 6 Ruther-
to keep a baby clean, dry Office Building: Century PWC. Each of our services ford Road in Greenville.
and health. at Keith Office Park; Door is confidential and free The class will pro-
Diapers are being col- Sign: Service Corp Inter- of charge. Providing free vide basic instruction in
lected at St. Clair Signs, lo- national; Corner of Keith ultrasounds is essential self-defense.
cated at 1334 Miller Road, Drive and Century Drive to our ability to properly For more information,
Greenville. (Off I-385, by way of Exit care and minister to the visit www.BeckhamsMar-
Operation Dry Baby Bot- 40) needs of countless women tialArts.com or contact
toms is a joint effort by Spartanburg across the Upstate. Joe Beckham at (864)
Diaper Bank of the Caro- Weekly, Oct. 4 Dec. 6, For more information, 270-2919. To RSVP, visit
linas, a 501 c 3 organiza- Wednesdays, 1-2:30 p.m. visit www.piedmontwom- https://www.eventbrite.
tions based in Greenville; The Juice Bar at St. enscenter.org/5kor con- com/e/free-self-defense-
Childrens Hospital of Christophers Episcopal tact Laura Beth Kirsop at class-for-women-tick-
Greenville Health System Church, 400 Dupre Drive laurabeth@piedmontwo- ets-38010607751.
and The Community Jour- For more information,
nals. visit www.hospicegrief-
For more information,
please call Rosylin Weston
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN support.com or con-
tactTonya Taylorat 627- Lance-anders
at 484-7771.
Raising awareness 7049 or jillian.storm@
interimcares.com. reunion
MILL HILL REUNION AND
Breaking Bread for Jesus raised funds last Saturday during
ROSIES ANNIVERSARY
The fifth annual All Mill a Hunger Awareness event at LifeSong Church called Turn
WOMENS CENTER TO HOLD
ANNUAL 5K RACE FOR LIFE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2017
Hill Reunion and 25-year Your Town Orange. The funds will be used to build a new Piedmont Womens Cen- Descendants of the late Williamson Burton
Anniversary of Rosies is soup kitchen near Wellford Town Hall. ter (PWC) announced its
Lance and Sarah Caroline Anders Lance
taking place on Saturday, fourth annual 5K Race for
Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to Community Ministries. FALL 2017 CLASS Life to be held October 7. will hold our annual family reunion
3 p.m. at Rosies Hotdogs, Music, arts and crafts FOR GRIEF SUPPORT The 2017 Race for Life at 1:00 p.m. on the above date at
located at Pennsylvania and more will be pres- Interim Healthcare will take place at Trail-
Avenue and South Main ent. Bring old photos and Hospice is restarting its blazer Park in Travelers Lance Knoll, 1755 Wingo Road, Campobello, SC
Street in Greer. a chair as well as classic Fall2017 Grief Support Rest. PLEASE BRING FOOD AND DRINKS TO SHARE.
One canned food item cars. Mills include Greer, Class for those struggling The race activities will
Tableware and ice will be furnished.
per person will be accept- Victor, Franklin, Pelham with the loss of a loved include a one-mile Fun
ed for donation to Greer and Apalache.

FreuercGhaifset COMFORT QUALITY

Church er is Dr. Gordon Fort with
the International Mission
Board, and the Associa-
w/p

News tional Choir is going to

be led by Kevin Batson
of Taylors First Baptist
Church.
APALACHE BAPTIST
GOLDEN HEARTS LEE ROAD UMC

Customer Appreciation
Apalache Baptist seniors TO HOST CHURCH BAZAAR
plan to go out to eat at 6 Lee Road United Meth-
p.m. Sept. 28 (destination odist Church at 1377 East JOY

SALE
to be announced at a later Lee Road in Taylors will Cognac croc, black croc
date). hold a church bazaar for
missions on Saturday, Oct.
TAYLORS FIRST TO HOST 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
GRIEF SUPPORT SESSION Handmade crafts, jew-
Grief Support for Spous- elry, canned goods, baked
es is an eight-week session items and vendors with
beginning on Tuesday, various items will be pres-
Oct. 2, from 6:45-8:30 p.m. ent for the event.
at Taylors First Baptist ROAMER
Church.
Grief Support for Spous-
LADIES BANQUET
SET FOR OCT 16
Black, charcoal, chestnut, navy HURRY! SALE STARTS MONDAY, SEPT. 25!
es provides encourage-
ment and support through
an eight-week session of-
Locust Hill
Church is holding A
Baptist

Womans Touch ladies

Register to Win FREE SAS Shoes!
fered in the spring and fall banquet starting at 6:30 to be given away Saturday, October 7th.
of each year. p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16.
This course gives insight Special guest speaker MENS SHOES
and tools for coping with Sherry Bradshaw grew up
loneliness, depression, in a small South Carolina
and anger while guiding town and earned a Bache-
participants to a place of lor of Science from Clem-
FREE TIME
hope. son. White, bone, teak, navy, black,
Caring group leaders Married since 1986, Bill charcoal
facilitate discussion and and Sherry Bradshaw have
guide the healing process three children.
based on their own jour- Guest soloist Maggie
ney through grief. Ledford, a fifth grader JOURNEY DECKSIDER
For more information, at Heritage Elementary White, black, gray mesh Briar
visit www.taylorsfbc.org. School, has four red-head-
ed little brothers.
TRBA TO HOLD 5TH Tickets for the banquet
ANNUAL CELEBRATION will be available beginning
WALK EASY
The 5th annual Celebra- on Sunday, Sept. 24, at
tion is going to be held $12 a piece, and the tick- Sage, black
from 5-6:30 p.m. on Sun- ets include dinner.
day, Oct. 8, at Taylors First For tickets or more in-
Baptist Church. formation, call Frances
The Special Guest Speak- Gravley at 655-5187.
TIME OUT BOUT TIME
Black, antique walnut Black, cordovan, mulch

METRO
Black, trufe, pewter, bone

PENNY VENTURE
Cordovan, black Gray
Come by and be tted in SAS comfort.
SCENIC We have the sizes and widths to t you.
Black lace Womens sizes: 4-12 S, N, M, W, WW.
Mens sizes: 6-15 S, N, M, W, WW.

Dave Ramseys Recommended Investing

Professionals since 2001.
Dave Ramsey & the Dave Ramsey SVP program is not affiliated or sponsored by LPL Financial

304 N. Main St. Greer SC 29650 WILLOW STEP OUT SONYO

25
864-879-0337 SimsAndKarr.com Walnut Brown, black Portobello, black
ALL NEW FALL SHOES *
%
OFF
Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC

Dress Casual Athletics

MENS LADIES CHILDRENS

Thompsons
Green Citizen Ad-3.2x4_11.1.indd 1 12/5/16 10:48 PM *EXCLUDES SAS, WORKBOOTS AND BIRKENSTOCKS

Since FAMOUS NAME BRAND SHOES

1956 Wellford, SC Located Hwy. 29....1 mile south of I-85 at Exit 66 439-3557
MONDAY-SATURDAY 9:00-6:00 CLOSED SUNDAYS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 NEWS THE GREER CITIZEN A3

DAVE
SAYS Lyman to hold
DAVE
RAMSEY
first Art in the
Where do Park event
I put the BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
offer free events to the
public.

money?
West is working with the
Pacific Place is opening owner of Creative Soul art
its doors this week for the studio in Lyman to put to-
first ever Art in the Park gether the event for the
Q: I have a savings event. community.
account for my two-year The town of Lyman is We hope to make this
old that has $5,000 in it, hosting the art show along an annual event and hope
and about half of that is with crafts from 10 a.m. to that each year it will grow,
in gold. Im going to save 5 p.m. on Thursday. West said. I am excited.
for his college separately, We are trying new We wanted it to be an art
and give this to him to ideas, said events coor- showing, so with the park
help start his life after dinator James West. We area next door to Pacific
school. Is there a better have a beautiful area in Place, I came up with [the
place to put this other our downtown. The pur- name] Art in the Park.
than a traditional savings pose is to bring the com-
account? munity together and to kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
PHOTO | SUBMITTED
A: First of all, you
should not invest in gold.
Gold is a very volatile,
Officers enjoyed snow cones with residents during last years National Night Out.
very dangerous invest-

Lyman to hold National

ment. I dont have a dime
invested in gold, and I
would strongly suggest
that you not invest in it,

Night Out on Tuesday

either. If you take a look
at the life-long track re-
cord on gold it will scare
you to death.
For the time being, you
can leave it all in a tradi- BY KAELYN CASHMAN
tional savings account. STAFF WRITER We hope to form a closer bond with our
But if hes not going to
use it for many, many The Town of Lyman and citizens to show that they can trust the
years you could move Lyman Police Department
it into a conservative will be hosting their third officers that serve them.
mutual fund. In fact, you annual National Night Out
started when he was at on Tuesday, Oct. 3, from
such young age, a nice, 6-9 p.m. at the Lyman Am- Jay Hayes
conservative mutual fund phitheater behind Lyman Lyman Chief of Police
might be a really good Town Hall.
idea. The last two years we
When he gets a little have held it in August, and We hope to form a clos- hand for the kids to look
older, he can start adding the weather was so hot it er bond with our citizens at, and inflatables will also
to it himself from the made it uncomfortable to to show that they can trust be available.
money he makes from do anything, said Police the officers that serve
odd jobs and chores and Chief Jay Hayes. This year them, Hayes said. kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
such. After 15 years or so, we have a huge support Music will be provided
thanks to your foresight from a lot of local busi- by a DJ along with free
and his contributions, nesses and organizations, food, including hotdogs,
hell probably wind up and they will be in atten- pizza, Fuddruckers kids
with a pretty nice chunk dance giving away items meals, snow cones, lemon-
of cash. and food. ade and tea.
Good job, mom! The purpose of National We always look forward
Night Out event is to en- to meeting our communi-
hance the relationship be- ty and just talking to them
Debt snowball tween neighbors and law
enforcement by bringing
and showing the kids our
vehicles and equipment,
reasoning together the community
and police under positive
Hayes said.
Vehicles from the police,
circumstances. fire and military will be on
Q: Why do you recom-
mend paying off debts
from smallest to largest
when doing the debt
snowball?
Activate Your
A: Lots of people think
paying off the debt with
Online Account Today
highest interest rate first
is the best approach. This If you already have a print
seems to make sense subscription to
mathematically, but I
realized a long time ago
The Greer Citizen
if those people could do but you dont have access
math they wouldnt be to The Greer Citizen
drowning in debt. online, call us today 864-877-2076
Debt is not a mathe- and let us setup your
matical problem, its a
behavior problem. Person-
online account for free! greercitizen.com
al finance is 80 percent
behavior, and only 20
percent head knowledge.
The reason the debt
snowball pays off debt
from smallest to largest
even though it may be
mathematically incorrect
is that modifying your
behavior and inspiring
you to get out of debt is
more important than the
math. Your probability of
becoming wealthy has a
lot more to do with your Saturday, Oct. 7 | 10am - 6pm
behavior than any sort of
financial sophistication or A celebration for the entire family!
academic degree. German Cuisine & Biergarten
When you pay off a
small debt you experience Live Entertainment | Kindertown
success, and that gives
you hope. Then, you move
Arts & Crafts | Classic Cars
on the next largest debt.
When you pay that one
off and youve wiped
out two debts it ener-
gizes you. At that point,
you really start to believe
in yourself and the fact
that youre on the road to
becoming debt-free!
NewberryOktoberfest.com

$25 Gift Certificate

Sign up as a preferred customer
& receive a $25 gift certificate
towards your current order.

Christina BuChheit
864-706-1070
Product Website: cbuchheit.myrandf.com
 Opinion
The Greer Citizen

A4 THE GREER CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

S IM JUST
ometimes I feel as though South Car-
olina is the Jan to North Carolinas
Marcia in terms of respect.
Yes, were ranked 47th in animal
welfare laws (inexcusable, lawmakers),
and our ranking in domestic abuse is
shuddering as well. Then theres that
whole most likely to set their house on
fire deep frying a Thanksgiving Turkey
thing.
But who knew vinyl siding was that
flammable?
The latest Marcia, Marcia, Marcia blow
is that once again, South Carolina has
been named the state with the worst
drivers in the nation.
Now, hold on just a minute. Yes, Ive
been run off my own, narrow country
lane by texting teens and out-of-towners
wandering over the center line as they
take in our bucolic landscape. But having
lived here for nearly 20 years I can attest
that most of this rap is not our fault.
First of all, look at the state of our
highways. That is, if you can actually
merge onto one of them. Listen, I lived in
Los Angeles for 15 years and we had this
thing called, let me think, oh, yes, ROOM,
Road warriors
Frankly, I think instead of being ranked as the worst drivers in
SAYING
PAM STONE
to actually merge and/or exit. On I-26,
the rush of adrenalin one feels trying to
find a slot to slip into between two big
rigs and an RV before the entrance ramp
peters out after 100 feet can only be
compared to racing at Bristol. You cant
brake, youve got to gun it and go for
it, white knuckled and screaming like a
goat licking an electric fence.
(Which, by the way, is why I drive a
beater 20-year-old farm truck. The Ger-
man cars with the Florida license plates
are ever so eager to let me in when I
give no indication that Im going to slow
down, use my blinker, or actually carry
insurance.)
Just when your heart returns to its
normal rhythm, you then realize with
horror that youve got to get off at some
point. Only in South Carolina do we need
the country, we should be held aloft as heroes just for making it
home alive after slamming through pot holes at 65mph during
our daily commute while dodging deer and the yahoo in front of
us hauling his lawnmower on an open trailer with the unattached
safety chains sparking all over the asphalt.
aircraft carrier brake cables in order to All this while holding onto a Big Gulp
decelerate in time to make the tightly of Mountain Dew.
curved exit ramp without cartwheeling So give us a break, America. Speaking
over the bank. as a woman who needs a rumble strip
Frankly, I think instead of being on either side of the hallway to make it
ranked as the worst drivers in the coun- safely to the bathroom at night with-
try, we should be held aloft as heroes out falling head first into the laundry
just for making it home alive after slam- room, were not bad drivers. Were great
ming through pot holes at 65mph during drivers.
our daily commute while dodging deer Were freaking road warriors.
and the yahoo in front of us hauling his
lawnmower on an open trailer with the
unattached safety chains sparking all
over the asphalt.

FROM THE MAILBAG | KAELYNS

KORNER
Blaming KAELYN CASHMAN

Cannada Staff reporter

Q: Where in the world is The

Storytelling
S
Greer Citizen Editor Billy Can- torytelling is an integral
nada this week? part of the human experi-
ence. We learn a lot about
A: Our faithful readers may ourselves and others by the
have noticed something miss- stories we tell, read, listen to,
ing from this weeks papernot watch and believe.
the latest council news, movie Growing up, my family devel-
review or high school football oped a tradition of pizza and
wrap-up, but a byline from our a movie. At the end of a long
fearless leader, Billy Cannada. week, we were ready to relax
If youre one of those readers together in an environment
who skips straight to sports, which did not require too much
then you probably read the thinking. I looked forward to
guest column by Billys dad, those Friday nights with great
Norman Cannada. And, thus anticipation.
know the reason for our miss- Over the years, we struggled
ing editorhe became a first- more and more to find good
time father Saturday. movies, sometimes giving up
entirely.
We at the office are left Marrying my husband Brad

|
has introduced me to a new
to hold down the fort OP-ED world of stories. Brad taught
himself to read from comic
this week.

The most important

books and has followed them
faithfully even to this day. We
found a complete compilation
So we at the office are left to of Batman episodes from 1992.
hold down the fort this week. Watching them, we are trans-

thing is the ratepayers

While Billy and his wife,
Shannon, are home warming
bottles, soothing cries and
cleaning messes, the staff is
here writing articles, stifling
screams, andwellcleaning
messes.
While we will try to give you
the local news, sports and
features that you are used to
getting from The Greer Citizen,
please bear with us. Weve got
pretty big Clarks to fill.
Billy handles this crazy group
of personalities with seeming
ease, slow to rile and quick to
praiseperfect practice for his
new role as daddy.
We wish he and Shannon the
best as they enjoy life with
their new baby girl and look
forward to being part of Pen-
nys extended family.
Until Billy returns, we hope
you will appreciate our efforts
and if you see anything we did
wrong, dont tell us...Blame
Cannada.
ported to Gotham City, where
Bruce Wayne turns into Batman
to deal with criminals.
I have also learned more
about other DC as well as Mar-
vel comics.
I voted for the Base Load Review Act, along rent board members. I watched the first Iron Man
with every member of the Senate, for two sim- South Carolina should seek an injunction to with my family, clueless to the
ple reasons. South Carolina needed more ener- escrow the $2.2 billion settlement with Toshiba context from which this movie
gy generation capacity, and the prices of coal (Westinghouses Parent Company). originated or the connections
and natural gas, at that time, were prohibitive We must petition the Trump administration to come. Later, I watched the
relative to the construction and operation of a to guarantee that the $1 billion dollars a year Avengers with friends, staying
nuclear plant. for compliance to the Clean Power Plan will be for the credit scenes.
Economic realities change, and they certainly honored if the project is completed and provide Now, I am excited to learn
did in this case, but that did not create the de- an extension of the deadline to complete the about Captain America, Hulk,
bacle we now face. The current situation arose project to preserve the $2 billion in production Thor and others in the Marvel
from the absolute abdication of responsibility tax credits. saga as well as the characters
by key entities. We must prohibit SCANA from stripping out Superman, Batman, Wonder
The Santee Cooper Board knew some time ago any of the assets of the facility. Woman and others in the DC
that the project had descended into chaos, and I also agree with Senator Davis that, one of world.
it did nothing to protect its ratepayers. the things on the table must be the desirability Brad continues to fill in de-
The SCANA board simply stole from its rate- of having a state-owned utility like Santee Coo- tails that I did not know.
payers and gave to its shareholders when it per; we must seriously consider whether privat- I enjoy seeing the connec-
knowingly threw good money after bad. izing it would be in the peoples best interests. tions between the characters,
And, we now know that each of them hid cru- We must NOT, however, sell Santee Cooper at the development of the stories
cial information on the looming failure of the the bottom of the market. over the years and the insights
project from regulators and elected officials. There are people and companies out there, Brad provides.
The theory that the law allows for recov- including in South Carolina, that can help us We like to watch other series
ery based upon imprudent decision-making make these determinations, and they can do it as well.
sounds good to those who want justice. All my with a professional detachment that South Car- While we were engaged to be
years in the General Assembly since 2007 con- olina sorely needs right now. married, we watched all seven
vince me, though, that we were told that simply We must be deliberate in our assessments. of the Star Wars movies, and
to get our votes. The reality almost always is We must secure a thorough appraisal of San- our recessional at the wedding
different. tee Coopers market value, now and in the fu- was the theme song.
Yet another example of the lack of integrity ture. We ultimately must obtain top dollar for Recently, we watched an orig-

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR |

in Columbia.
We have plenty of time to assign blame, for
whatever that is worth.
But, that is not the most important thing.
Submission guidelines The most important thing, right now, is to
ensure that the ratepayers (of both Santee Coo-
a multi-billion dollar asset of the taxpayers, but inal Star Trek episode as well
only if it is determined that is the best course as Galaxy Quest.
of action. Knee jerk reactions for the sake of In the movies, each actor
political expediency are not the solution. plays the role they are given
South Carolina is growing, and and the opti- by the director, who guides
mal scenario is that we will need more energy them to fulfill the vision of the

T
he Greer Citizen accepts Let-
ters to the Editor. Letters
should be 125 words or less
and include a name and a phone
number for verification.
The Greer Citizen reserves the
right to edit any content.
Letters to the Editor can be
mailed to 317 Trade St., Greer
29651.
per and SCANA) are made whole and that South generation capacity. Economic realities might screenplay.
Carolina taxpayers do not get the bill. once again shift the feasibility of nuclear power. In the reality we live in
Here are my proposals for meeting those two The ratepayers, in the meantime, must be today, we are all subject to the
goals. made whole and firewalled from future obliga- Creator.
I support my friend Tom Davis suggestions tions. That isnt everything, but right now, it is Romans 9:21 says, Has the
to block rate hikes for SCANA and Santee Coo- the most important thing. potter no right over the clay, to
per and discuss a repeal of the Base Load Re- make out of the same lump one
view Act. Guest editorial submitted by Lieutenant Governor Kevin Bryant (kevinbryant@ vessel for honorable use and
Santee Cooper needs a new board. This ex- scstatehouse.gov). another for dishonorable use?
perience obviously was too complicated for cur- God is in control.

The Greer Citizen The Greer Citizen

Established 1918
Steve Blackwell | Publisher
Billy Cannada | Editor
Shaun Moss Advertising
Preston Burch Photographer
Mandy Ferguson Photographer Julie Holcombe Graphic Artist
Kaelyn Cashman Staff Reporter Stephanie Reider Office Manager
is published every Wednesday by
The Greer Citizen, Inc.
317 Trade St., Greer, S.C. 29651
Telephone 877-2076
Periodicals Postage Paid at Greer, S.C.
Publication No. 229500
POSTMASTER - Send address changes to
The Greer Citizen, P.O. Box 70
Greer, S.C. 29652
All advertisements are accepted and published
by the Publisher upon the representation that
the advertiser/agency is authorized to publish
the entire contents and subject matter thereof.
It is understood that the advertiser/agency will
indemnify and save the Publisher harmless from
Mail subscription rate or against any loss or expense arising out of
publication of such advertisements, including,
Greenville and Spartanburg Counties $33/year without limitation, those resulting from claims
Elsewhere in South Carolina $43/year of libel, violation of rights of privacy, plagiarism
Elsewhere in Continental U.S.  $53/year and copyrights infringement. All material in
this publication may not be used in full or in
By Carrier and On Newsstand part without the expressed written consent of
75 Cents Per Copy management.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 NEWS THE GREER CITIZEN A5

Politis wins first place

in Greer Treasure Hunt
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
Greer resident Anne
Politis won the $100
first place prize in the
Greer Treasure Hunt that
wrapped up Sept. 16 and
then donated the mon-
ey back to the Episcopal
Church of the Good Shep-
herd restoration fund,
bringing the amount
raised to more than $500.
We needed to refurbish
our church, said Jeanie
Gottrich, who organized
the fundraiser. Its a very property manager at the
old church.
PHOTO | SUBMITTED Politis joined two other
couples who went restau-
Jeanie Gottrich, right, treasure hunt organizer, awarded Anne Politis the $100 first place rant hopping, visiting a
prize for visiting the most businesses during the week of Sept 9-17. restaurant for beverages
Greer really does have some wonderful
treasures.
Carol Mounce
Property Manager,
Residences at Century Park
and appetizers, then re- Greer really does have
peating that at a second some wonderful trea-
restaurant, and finishing sures, Mounce said.
with coffee and dessert at Gottrich said she plans
a third. to expand the treasure
Carol Mounce, the new hunt to two weeks next
year. The hunt featured lo-
Residences at Century cal businesses which gave
Park, used the hunt to out stickers to those who
find new businesses that visited.
her apartment community
folks should know about. kaelyn@greercitizen.com| 877-2076

Still Water to host

Fall Fest Saturday
CO N C E R T
Burnsview Baptist

BY KAELYN CASHMAN The event will be fam-

STAFF WRITER
Still Water Grill and Ca-
terings first Fall Fest will
feature karaoke along
with food and music at
304 Trade St. in Greer.
The event will run from 10
a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday.
We wanted to have a
street party with bands,
food and good time for all
who come, said Connie
Bakeman, who co-owns
the business with her sis-
ter-in-law Susie.We also
want to let our customers
know how much we appre-
ciate their support.
We have customers
who showed interest, so
we pursued the idea and
had some of the folks
who were interested help
us organize the corn hole
event, she added.
In addition to a Corn
Hole Tournament, the
Sims Boys and Four 14 will
provide live music. Josh
Nodine, of Smoking Hot
Butts, will provide barbe-
cue, and Stanley Howard
will provide burgers.
ily-friendly most of the
day, Bakeman said. Lat-
er in the evening, we are
targeting adults 21 and up
who are interested in the
nightlife in Greer.
Since opening the busi-
ness last year, the Bake-
mans have shifted their
focus from dancing shag
to singing karaoke in addi-
tion to cooking.
We wanted to open a
restaurant in Greer where
people could dine and
dance, Bakeman said. We
started with shag music
and changed to karaoke
because people showed a
strong interest in singing.
Seeing new friends re-
turn each weekend is a
highlight for the Bake-
mans but weekend hours www.burnsview.com
are a challenge.
Greer just seemed like
A LOVE OFFERING WILL BE RECEIVED
the perfect fit, Bakeman Burnsview Baptist Church cordially invites you to come enjoy Solo Guitarist, Rodrigo Rodriguez. Rodrigo was
said. The town is grow- born with a deep love and passion for music. Although he has made many CDs, concert tours, performances
ing, and we didnt want to
get lost in a big city. world wide since the age of 15, it has only been in the last 23 years that he has been able to play with a new
For more information, found joy and inspiration that has only come from having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
contact Connie Bakeman
at 479-0333.
Burnsview Baptist 9690 reidville rd. Greer 879.4006

PUBLIC ENERGY
WEEK
OCTOBER 1ST 7TH

We thank our customer

service, electric and gas
employees for their dedicated
service to the community.

FOCUSING OUR ENERGY ON YOU

(864) 848-5500 | www.GreerCPW.com |
A6 THE GREER CITIZEN Obituaries
Sam D. Jones, Jr.
Veteran
Sam D. Jones Jr., 92, for-
merly of Chapel Hill, NC
passed away peacefully
after a long battle with de-
mentia Saturday, Septem-
ber 23, 2017 at his daugh-
ters home in Etters, PA.
He was born
February 16,
1925 in Greer,
SC. Son of the late Sam D
Jones and Tweetie Bearden
Jones. He was a retired Se-
nior Chief Petty Officer, US
Navy 1943-1976, US Postal
employee and ROTC In-
structor at UNC and Duke
University. Sam proudly
served during WWII, Kore-
an War, Vietnam and the
Cold War.
Survived by his daugh-
ter, Patricia Dravk and
husband Michael of Etters,
PA; step-son, Douglas Gil-
strap and wife Edna, Blue
Ridge, SC; three grand-
children; four loveable
great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and neph-
ews.
Sam was predeceased
by sons, Keith B. Jones
and Daniel T. Jones; six
brothers, William (Casey),
Garvin, Bobby, Douglas,
Harold, Maxwell; three
sisters, Gladys (Barton),
Greer Police Department participated in a fundraising softball game in August to support
the families of fallen officers.
Greer PD replenished
fallen officers fund
Through
softball
tournament
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
A softball tournament
hosted by the Greer Po-
lice Department raised
more than $15,000 for
families of fallen offi-
cers.
Greer CPW celebrates national
Peak Performance Award
Greer Commission of
Public Works (CPW) re-
cently received a Gold
Peak Performance Award
from the National Asso-
ciation of Clean Water
Agencies (NACWA).
To receive this award,
Greers Maple Creek
Wastewater plant met
all National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permit
limits during the 2016
calendar year, meaning
the plant did not have
any permit violations.
The Maple Creek
Wastewater plant serves
more than 12,500 cus-
tomers and has a current
capacity of five million
gallons a day with plans
to expand to 10 million
gallons a day.
We take pride in re-
ceiving the Gold Peak Per-
formance Award for the
third year in a row. Our
environmental operators
are very conscientious in
their work, and are truly
dedicated to producing a
high-quality effluent, re-
ducing our impact on the
South Tyger River. said
Audrey (Brown), Hazel
(Stewart) and his beloved
dog Lulu.
Services will be held
Saturday, September 30,
2017 at 11 a.m. with vis-
itation 9:45-10:45 a.m.
at The Wood Mortuary
Chapel, 300 West Poinsett
Street, Greer. Services by eight grandchildren; four
Reverend Eddie Cooper of
Apalache Baptist Church
where Sam was a member.
Burial will be in Mountain
View Cemetery, located
on Drace Avenue, Greer day, September 27, 2017
with full military honors.
Friends and family are in-
vited to gather at Sammie
Johnsons home located at Rev. James Lopes officiat-
437 Tyger Ridge Lane, Ly-
man SC immediately fol-
lowing the services. or to the service. Inter-
Online condolences may
be made at www.thewood-
mortuary.com.
Louie Wooten
Louie William Wooten,
83, passed away on Mon-
day, September 25, 2017.
He was the son of the
late Beauford and Lillian home of a daughter, Gail
Morris Wooten and the
husband of Sarah Lindsey
Wooten of fifty-nine years.
He was an original mem-
ber of Faith Temple Pente-
costal Holiness and retired
from J.P. Stevens after
The sixth-annual Up-
state SC Law Enforce-
ment Memorial Softball
Tournament was espe-
cially important this year
to replenish the fund.
That fund, unfortu-
nately, over this past
year was completely de-
pleted because there was
a need for those resourc-
es, said City Administra- proud of our people for
tor Ed Driggers. But our being able to participate
PD and our community
rose to the occasion and
had a very, very success-
ful event this year for
Employees of Greer CPWs Water-Wastewater Deparment
celebrated receiving their third consecutive Gold Peak
Performance Award recently.
Ronnie Turner, Greer
CPW Water-Wastewater
Operations Manager.
NACWA recognized fact that Greer CPW has
471 Peak Performance
Award facilities during
the Associations 2017 years demonstrates an
Annual Award Ceremony
at the Hyatt Regency St.
Louis at The Arch earlier
this summer.
NACWAs Peak Per- CWA Chief Executive Of-
formance Awards are
a reflection on the in-
thirty years of service.
Survivors also include
four daughters, Gail
Vaughn, Tammy Lopes,
Sharon Schaffer and Dan-
ielle Lee; a brother, Garry
Wooten; two sisters, Pat
Wooten and Wanda Reyn-
olds; an aunt, Nell Morris;
great-grandchildren. He
was predeceased by a son,
Steve Earl Wooten.
Funeral Services will be
held at 3 p.m. on Wednes-
at Faith Temple Pentecos-
tal Holiness with Pastor
Raymond Burrows and
ing. The family will receive
friends from 2-3 p.m. pri-
ment will be at Faith Tem-
ple Pentecostal Holiness
Church Cemetery.
The family requests
that memorials be made
to Childrens Ministry of
Faith Temple Pentecostal
Holiness, 5058 Sandy Flat
Road, Taylors, SC 29687.
The family is at the
Vaughn 411 Amber Lea
Drive, Lyman.
Condolences may be left
at striblingfuneralhome.
net.
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
that softball tournament.
It is a wonderful op-
portunity that that de-
partment takes that in
times of tragedy that
will affect fellow officers
and their families, Drig-
gers added. This is a
resource that they make
available to those folks,
[and were] very, very
in that project.
kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
PHOTO | SUBMITTED
credible work that goes
on 24/7 at our nations
clean water agencies. The
received the Gold award
for three consecutive
exceptional commitment
to the environment and
the Greer community,
said Adam Krantz, NA-
dall St. (The Depot), Greer.
ficer.
 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
The Greer
Citizen
Weekend Outlook
Fall Makes an Appearance
We finally see Fall temperatures arrive 72/51 Sunny
68/48 Sunny
after a week that started with sunny, hot
weather. Highs will peak near 90 for
Wednesday and Thursday before a cold
front brings some relief from the heat.
Highs this weekend will fall into the mid 74/52 Sunny
and low 70s with overnight lows in the 70/50 Sunny
50s.
Railfest
77/58 Sunny
Where: Greer City Park 73/54 Sunny
Date: Saturday, Sept. 30
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Temps: Mostly clear, cool.
65 to 78. 80/60 Sunny
75/56 Sunny
72/51 SUN 68/48 SUN
73/47 SUN 75/48 SUN
78/62 SUN 77/63 SUN
78/65 RN 78/64 PS
78/58 SUN 76/57 PS
77/53 SUN 74/33 SUN
82/60 SUN 79/58 SUN
75/51 SUN 77/53 SUN
Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 27 Oct. 5
Wednesday Thursday Friday 79
58
90 90 83
66 68 64
4.14
Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday 42.11
+6.86
77 73 74 75
59 54 56 57 7:20 AM
7:20 PM
ARREST: Motive under investigation
FROM PAGE ONE ically cleared. chased Brewton while re-
As Brewton was being laying his escape over the
A South Carolina High- transferred to the deten- radio, and numerous dep-
way Patrol Trooper at- tion facility Monday after- uties responded. Brewton
tempted to stop Brewton, noon, Brewton reportedly was apprehended on El
and that pursuit left Spar- escaped. Paso St. and brought back
tanburg County and went The transporting depu- to the detention facility,
into Greenville County, ty got Brewton out of his according to reports.
where Brewton wrecked patrol vehicle and had him In addition to the other
the vehicle, according to standing on the sidewalk charges, the Highway Pa-
reports. in the sally port of the de- trol also charged Brewton
The reports stated Brew- tention facility while he with driving under sus-
ton was then taken into was securing his weapon pension third offense,
custody by the Highway in his vehicle, according failure to stop, and reck-
Patrol and the Greenville to a report. The gate to the less driving.
County Sheriffs Office
and was first transport-
ed to Greenville Memorial
Hospital to be evaluated
sally port hadnt closed
yet, and Brewton took off
running while still hand-
cuffed behind his back,
The motive for this inci-
dent remains under inves-
tigation.
for any injuries from the according to reports. kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
wreck. He was later med- The transporting deputy
FORTENBERRY: Assumes new duties
FROM PAGE ONE Fortenberry has been
involved in police training
gency vehicle operations,
and traffic safety. Forten-
Criminal Justice from the since 2004 and was certi- berry has served in nu-
University of South Caroli-
na and a master of science
fied by the South Carolina
Criminal Justice Academy
merous areas within the
Greer Police Department
in management degree in 2009 as a Master In- including patrol, traffic,
from Southern Wesleyan structor. The specialty ar- community policing, K-9,
University. Fortenberry eas in which he instructs narcotics, and criminal in-
grew up in Simpsonville include management, su- vestigations.
and attended Mauldin pervision, firearms, emer-
High School.
While attending Maul-
The City of Greer Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing
din High School, I joined at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 16, 2017 at Greer City Hall
an Explorer Post at the located at 301 E. Poinsett Street on the following:
Mauldin Police Depart-
ment, and that is where DOCKET NUMBER: RZ 2017-40
I felt my calling to start APPLICANT: Jara Jones
working towards a ca- ADDRESS: 111 Oakdale Ave
reer in law enforcement, PARCEL ID NUMBER: T018020112700
Fortenberry said. While EXISTING ZONING: R-20, Single-Family Residential
attending the University of
South Carolina, I worked
for the USC Police Depart-
REQUEST:
Residential
DOCKET NUMBER:
Rezone to R-15, Single-Family
RZ 2017-41
ment in police services
and then as a reserve po- APPLICANT: B. Scott Streetman
lice officer during my final ADDRESS: 103 Finley Ave
year of college. PARCEL ID NUMBER: G018000401105 p/o
EXISTING ZONING: R-12, Single-Family Residential
REQUEST: Rezone to C-3, Commercial
PARTY: To
DOCKET NUMBER: RZ 2017-42
APPLICANT: B. Scott Streetman
ADDRESS: Ridgecrest Cir
PARCEL ID NUMBER: G019000122100 & G019000122000
offer games EXISTING ZONING:
REQUEST:
O-D, Office District
Rezone to DRD, Design Review District
FROM PAGE ONE Preliminary Plat Review: Orchard Crest Phase 2
APPLICANT: Mark III Properties Inc.
others will come out and ADDRESS: North Highway 101
enjoy themselves, she PARCEL ID NUMBER: 0633020102900
continued. EXISTING ZONING: R-12, Single-Family Residential
The event will also in- REQUEST: Approval of Phase 2 Preliminary Plat
clude games like pumpkin
bowling, apple bobbing, Preliminary Plat Review: Creekside Manor
face painting, music and APPLICANT: Bluewater Civil Design, LLC
apples. ADDRESS: Burns Rd
We have such a fantas- PARCEL ID NUMBER: 5-35-00-061.00 & 5-35-00-061.01
tic group of vendors that EXISTING ZONING: R-12, Single-Family Residential
come out every week re- (CURRENTLY UNDER ANNEXATION REVIEW)
REQUEST: Approval of Preliminary Plat
gardless of weather or pa-
trons because they see the DOCKET NUMBER: FDP 2017-43
potential for downtown APPLICANT: Piedmont Pointe
Greer to grow and are in- ADDRESS: Tryon Street
vested in this communi- PARCEL ID NUMBER: G013000102203
ty, she continued. EXISTING ZONING: DRD, Design Review District
The Greer Farmers Mar- REQUEST: Final Development Plan Approval
ket is located at 300 Ran-
Documents related to the requests are available for public inspection
in the Planning and Zoning Office located at 301 E.
kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076 Poinsett Street.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 PAGE LABEL
New Trinity Baptist Church
New Trinity Baptist Church
2OG6SDUWDQEXUJ+LJKZD\:HOOIRUG
2OG6SDUWDQEXUJ+LJKZD\:HOOIRUG
879-2913
Victor United Methodist Church 1 Wilson Avenue Greer
879-2913
For information BAPTIST
about advertising
on this page,
Abner Creek Baptist Church
2461 Abner Creek Rd., Greer 877-6604
Airport Baptist Church
776 S. Batesville Rd., Greer 848-7850
call 864-877-2076. 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
864-469-0409 Calvary Hill Baptist
100 Edward Rd., Lyman
715 South Buncombe Road Calvary Road Baptist Church
108 Bright Rd., Greer 593-2643
Greer, South Carolina 29650 Camp Creek Baptist Church
ThriveAtGreer.com 1100 Camp Creek Rd., Taylors
Cedar Grove Baptist Church
Hello@ThriveAtGreer.com
109 Elmer St., Greer 877-6216
Community Baptist Church
642 S. Suber Rd., Greer 848-3500
Double Springs Baptist Church
3800 Locust Hill Rd., Taylors 895-1314
Ebenezer-Welcome Baptist Church
4005 Highway 414, Landrum 895-1461
El Bethel Baptist Church
313 Jones Ave., Greer 877-4021
Emmanuel Baptist Church
989-0099 423 S. Buncombe Rd., Greer 877-2121
Enoree Fork Baptist Church
1409 W. Wade Hampton Blvd.
100 Enoree Circle, Greer 268-4385
10% DISCOUNT WITH CHURCH BULLETINS ON SUNDAYS Fairview Baptist Church
1300 Locust Hill Rd., Greer 877-1881
First Baptist Church
879-2913
202 W. Poinsett St., Greer 877-4253
BENSON Freedom Fellowship
4373 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors 631-1336
Collision Repair Center Friendship Baptist Church
For information
1600 Holly Springs Rd., Lyman 877-4746
Free Estimates about advertising Office Hours: Good News Baptist Church
120 Years Combined Experience on this 7:30-6:00
page,Mon.-Fri. 1592 S. Highway 14, Greer 879-2289
call 864-877-2076.
Rental Car Competitive Rates 848-5330 Grace Baptist Church
State of the Art Equipment & Facilities 400 W. Wade Hampton Blvd.
760 W. Gap Creek Rd., Greer 879-3519
www.bensongreer.com
Greer Grace Place
407 Ridgewood Dr., Greer
Greer Freewill Baptist Church
110 Pine Ridge Dr., Greer 968-0310
Groveland Baptist Church
For information 2 Groveland Rd., Taylors 879-2913
Heritage Chapel Baptist Church
about advertising 218 Alexander Rd., Greer 989-0170
on this page, Highland Baptist Church
3270 Hwy. 414, Taylors 895-5270
call 864-877-2076. Hillcrest Baptist Church
111 Biblebrook Dr., Greer 877-4206
Hispanic Baptist Iglesia Bautista Hispana
879-2913
199 Hubert St., Greer 877-3899
Holly Springs Baptist Church
Greer 250 Hannon Rd., Inman 877-6765
QF
Locust Hill Baptist Church
ForUALITY
information
5534 Locust Hill Rd., Travelers Rest 895-1771
Maple Creek Baptist Church
OODS
about advertising 609 S. Main St., Greer 877-1791
Milford Baptist Church
on this page,
1282 Milford Church Rd., Greer 895-5533
call 864-877-2076. Mount Lebanon Baptist Church
508 North Main St. 877-4043 572 Mt. Lebanon Church Rd., Greer 895-2334
7 am - 10 pm Mon.-Sat.
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
For information 90 Becco Rd., Greer 895-3224
Northwood Baptist Church
about advertising 888 Ansel School Rd., Greer 877-5417
on this page, ONeal Baptist Church
3420 N. Highway 101, Greer 895-0930
call 864-877-2076. 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
HEA 1421 Reidville
O 911 St. Mark Rd., Taylors 848-7141
4899 Jordan Rd., Greer 895-3546 INF
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
Providence Baptist Church
2020 Gibbs Shoals Rd., Greer 877-3483
Rebirth Missionary Baptist Church
2375 Racing Road, Greer 877-0449
Riverside Baptist Church
1249 S. Suber Rd., Greer 879-4400
Second Baptist Church
570 Memorial Drive Ext., Greer 877-7061
Southside Baptist Church
410 S. Main St., Greer 421-5686
St. Johns Baptist Church
2 Groveland Rd., Taylors 879-2904
Suber Road Baptist Church
445 S. Suber Rd., Greer 801-0181
Taylors First Baptist Church
FREE HEARING
200 W. Main St., Taylors 244-3535
United Family Ministries
13465 E. Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer 877-3235
Victor Baptist
121 New Woodruff Rd., Greer 877-9686
Washington Baptist Church
3500 N. Highway 14, Greer 895-1510
Welcome Home Baptist Church
1779 Pleasant Hill Rd., Greer 901-7674
CATHOLIC
Blessed Trinity Catholic Church
901 River Rd., Greer 879-4225
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Riverside Church of Christ
2103 Old Spartanburg Rd., Greer 322-6847
CHURCH OF GOD
Church of God - Greer
500 Trade St., Greer 877-0374
Church of God of Prophecy
2416 N. Highway 14, Greer 877-8329
Eastside Worship Center
601 Taylors Rd., Taylors 268-0523
ONeal Church of God
3794 Berry Mill Rd., Greer 895-4273
Pelham Church of God of Prophecy
139 Abner Creek Rd., Greer 801-0528
Praise Cathedral Church of God
3390 Brushy Creek Rd., Greer 879-4878
EPISCOPAL
Good Shepherd Episcopal
200 Cannon St., Greer 877-2330
LUTHERAN
Abiding Peace Ev. Lutheran Church
401 Batesville Rd., Simpsonville 288-4867
Apostolic Lutheran Church
453 N. Rutherford Rd., Greer 848-4568
Immanuel Lutheran Church & School LCMS
2820 Woodruff Rd., Simpsonville 297-5815
Redeemer Lutheran Church, ELCA
300 Oneal Rd., Greer 877-5876
Saints Peter and Paul Ev. Lutheran
400 Parker Ivey Dr., Greenville 551-0246
METHODIST
Bethel United Methodist Church
105 E. Arlington Ave., Greer 879-2066
Covenant United Methodist Church
1310 Old Spartanburg Rd., Greer 244-3162
Ebenezer United Methodist Church
174 Ebenezer Road, Greer 987-9644
Faith United Methodist Church
1301 S. Main St. (S. Hwy. 14), Greer 877-0308
Fews Chapel United Methodist Church
4000 N. Highway 101, Greer 895-2522
Grace United Methodist Church
627 Taylor Rd., Greer 877-7015
Lee Road United Methodist Church
1377 East Lee Rd., Taylors 244-6427
Liberty Hill United Methodist Church
301 Liberty Hill Rd., Greer 968-8150
Liberty United Methodist Church
4276 Highway 414, Landrum 292-0142
Memorial United Methodist Church
201 N. Main St., Greer 877-0956
THE GREER CITIZEN A7
Mountain View UMC
D Church
AIMethodist
6525 Mountain View Rd., Taylors 895-8532
R
R
I
M
N G
Sharon
A
United
T NRd., Greer 879-7926
OMethodist
ISharon
Open301House
McCall St. Greer
St. Mark United Church
PRACTICAL HEARING 848-5500
417 S. Buncombe Rd.
St. Paul United Methodist Church
3856 N. Highway 101, Greer 895-5570
Victor United Methodist Church Suite 7C
SOLUTIONS
1 Wilson Ave., Greer 877-5520Greer,
Woods Chapel United Methodist Church
SC 29650
2388 Brown Wood Rd., Greer 879-4475
Wednesday,
Zoar United Methodist Church
1005 Highway 357, Greer 877-0758
Nov. 9,PRACTICAL
2011
Sessions at 10 a.m., 12 noon, and 2HEARING p.m.
PRESBYTERIAN SOLUTIONS
Come, Bring YourPresbyterian
Blue Ridge Questions and Get Straight Unbiased
Church The Plaza Answers
2094 Highway 101 North, Greer 483-2140
417 S. Buncombe Road
Try the New SIQ
Devenger
3315 BrushyRoad
Series
CreekPresbyterian Church Jim Swiger H.I.S.
Rd., Greer 877-8090 HEARING Greer, SC 29650
1200 Devenger
Schedule your Rd., Greer 268-7652
Fellowship Presbyterian Church AID Jim SCSwiger DHEC #412
TEST Rd., Greer 877-3267
1105 Old Spartanburg Blue Cross Blue
First Presbyterian Church REPAIR Licensed Hearing Aid Specialist
Shield SC DHEC #412
Blue Cross Blue&Shield
Humana
100 School St., Greer 877-3612 ALL MAKES & Humana
Fulton Presbyterian Church
238-4754
821 Abner Creek Rd., Greer 879-3190
Free
Seating is limited. Please call for appointment. Hearing
269-1007
269-1007 or 281-1092 Tests
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
3315 Brushy
Highway 101Creek
North,Rd., Greer 877-8090
Greer
Bethesda Temple 125 Broadus St., Greer 877-8523 For information
Beulah Christian Fellowship Church
1017 Mauldin Rd., Greenville 283-0639 about advertising
Calvary Bible Fellowship
on this page,
Holiday Inn, Duncan 266-4269
Calvary Chapel of Greer
3315 Brushy Creek Rd. Greer 877-8090 call 864-877-2076.
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 Tabernacle
100 ONeal Road, Greer 561-7174
Harmony Fellowship Church
468 S. Suber Rd., Greer 877-8287
Harvest Christian Church
2150 Highway 417, Woodruff 486-8877
International Cathedral of Prayer
100 Davis Avenue Greer 655-0009
Journey Fellowship
1846 Old Hwy. 14S 877-2442
Lifesong Church
12481 Greenville Highway, Lyman 439-2602
Living Way Community Church
DILL CREEK COMMONS
3239 N. Highway 101, Greer 895-0544
New Beginnings Outreach 1379 W. Wade Hampton, Greer
104 New Woodruff Rd., Greer 968-2424 864-848-5222
New Covenant Fellowship
2425 Racing Rd., Greer 848-4521
CL
New Hope Freedom
109 W. Wade Hampton Blvd. Greer 205-8816
New Life in Christ 210 Arlington Rd. 346-9053
arolinaHampton
4389 Wade
Point of Life Church
Blvd.
Wade Hampton Blvd. Duncan 426-4933
T
Shekhinah Kind Glory Church awn Taylors
600 N. Main St., Greer 655-4545
864-292-1842
Springwell Church
& ractor
4369 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors 268-2299
Trinity Fellowship Church
3610 Brushy Creek Rd., Greer 877-0419
1700 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville 244-6011
United Anglican Fellowship
1001 W. Poinsett St., Greer 629-3350
United Christian Church
105 Daniel Ave., Greer 895-3966 For information
United House of Prayer
213 Oak St., Greer 848-0727 about advertising
Upstate Friends Meeting (Quaker)
P.O. Box 83, Lyman 439-8788 on this page,
Upstate Tree of Life
203 East Bearden St., Greer 848-1295 call 864-877-2076.
Victorian Hills Community Church
209 Victor Ave. Ext., Greer 877-3981
Vine Worship Center
4373 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors 244-8175

A8 THE GREER CITIZEN 
Crime
Report
(Note: All information
contained in the following
was taken directly from
the official incident reports
filed by the Greer Police
Department or Spartan-
burg County Sheriffs Of-
fice. All suspects are to be
considered innocent until
proven guilty in the court
of law.)
PETIT LARCENY
Warren Hunter Ellis has
been charged with Petit
Larceny.
According to an inci-
dent report supplied by
the Spartanburg County
Sheriffs Office, police re-
sponded to an address on
Gilliam Road in Greer, re-
garding reports of stolen
jewelry.
Ellis admitted to taking
a necklace, but claims he
was only borrowing it.
The necklace was found
in Elliss wallet, which was
zippered inside a suitcase.
Ellis was placed into
custody and transported
to the Spartanburg County
Jail.
A judge issued a warrant
for Petit Larceny.
DUI
Arthur Allen Wood Jr.,
51, of Campobello is being
investigated for Driving
Under the Influence, Driv-
ing Under Suspension and
Open Container.
According to the Greer
Police incident report, of-
ficers responded to a traf-
fic accident on Arlington
Road.
There, a witness said he
had seen a white Chevrolet
Suburban cross the double
yellow line and strike a
green minivan.
He said that the driver
of the Suburban appeared
completely drunk.
Wood immediately told
the officer that he was the
one at fault.
His speech was slurred
and his breath smelled of
HELLO, Greer .
Weve always been your neighbor . . .
As a locally owned community bank, Countybank is proud to celebrate 85 years with you.
As your community bank, we focus on what matters you!
Police and Fire
Greer Fire Department, local police and EMS responded to this two-car collision on Buncombe Road last Tuesday night.
At least one person was transported from the scene by ambulance.
alcohol.
After failing the field so-
briety test, Wood continu-
ally repeated, Im guilty.
Wood was taken to the
hospital and officers inter-
viewed the others at the
accident scene.
Inside the Suburban, po-
lice found five empty beer
cans and another beer
half-full in the cup holder.
Wood had also been
driving with a suspended
license.
Warrants were request-
ed on all the above charges
and a search warrant
was requested to obtain
Woods medical records
from Spartanburg Region-
al, where he was taken for
his injuries.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Derek Steven Sarkela,
36, of Lyman has been
charged with Disorderly
Conduct.
According to an incident
report supplied by Greer
Police, officers respond-
Now, were family.
Both nationally and locally, banks are merging with larger partners.
Countybank stands strongly independent and here for you and your family.
BANKING
ecountybank.com | 103 North Main Street, Greer, SC 29650
The Greer Citizen
ed to the Zaxbys on West
Wade Hampton Blvd.
In front of the restau-
rant, people had reported Greer has been charged
a man jumping onto Wade
Hampton in front of mov-
ing cars.
Police found the sus-
pect, Sarkela, in the park-
ing lot of Walmart.
He wasnt wearing a
shirt, smelled of alcohol
and was agitated and un-
cooperative.
He was arrested for Dis-
orderly Conduct.
Management at the QT
on West Wade Hampton
complained that Sarkela
had been walking around
the stores parking lot
earlier that day carrying a
golf club.
They said theyd
watched him strike a
street sign with the club.
Management said they in the backpack.
would make a copy of
surveillance footage that
showed Sarkela in the
parking lot.
INSURANCE
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
gold-colored car.
When the officer showed
the witness a mugshot of
Talley, she made a positive
identification.
A warrant was issued.
PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS
Jonathan Scott Hyatt,
29, of 208 Gemini Way in
Greer has been charged
with Public Drunkenness.
According to a Greer Po-
lice incident report, offi-
cers responded to the QT
on West Wade Hampton in
response to an intoxicated
person.
Police found Hyatt in the
store restroom, where he
had taken a can of beer.
He appeared intoxicat-
ed, with slurred speech,
bloodshot eyes and bad
balance.
Outside the store, Hyatt
admitted that he had tak-
en Suboxone, a prescrip-
tion drug, earlier.
He was arrested for Pub-
lic Intoxication and trans-
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN ported to the police de-
partment for processing.
SHOPLIFTING
Jeroy Talley, 49, of 430
Madison Haven Drive F in
with Shoplifting Enhance-
ment< $2000.
According to the Greer
Police incident report,
someone called in a shop-
lifting complaint at the
Family Dollar on North
Main Street.
A store employee said
she had seen a black male
placing items into his
backpack without paying
for them.
When she confronted
him and asked him to re-
turn the items, he handed
over two items and left.
Another customer iden-
tified the man as Talley.
The surveillance video
shows Talley putting a lot
more than just two items
Additionally, an un-
known female also put
some items into her own 309 Northview Drive Greer
backpack and then left
with Talley in an older
848-1935
bayberry_stress & worry
bayberry_stress free
& worry freeliving
living2x5
2x5
atkinsatkins
ad group
ad group
11.10.15
11.10.15
MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS TRUST

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 
FEVER
FOOTBALL
If I had to do it all
over again, I would still
probably go for it on
fourth down.
WEEK 6 GAMES
Byrnes vs Spartanburg
Eastside
Greer
Riverside vs Mauldin
Mauldin blanks
Blue Ridge, 50-0
BY JOEL FITZPATRICK
FOR THE GREER CITIZEN
Blue Ridge knew what
to expect at the start of
last Friday's game against
Mauldin. That knowledge
didn't enable the Tigers
to stop what was coming,
however.
Mauldin began the game
by recovering an onsides
kick and rolled from there
for a 50-0 victory.
"We expected them to
do that," Coach Shane
Clark said. "We had seen it
on film, but the kick still
got away from us and that
kind of set the tone for the
rest of the night.
"But to our credit, we
continued to fight the
whole game."
Leading 14-0 in the first
quarter, the Mavericks
pushed their advantage to
16 points on a safety. Af-
ter fumbling the ball at the
Blue Ridge one-yard line,
they were able to stop the
Tigers two plays later in
the end zone for the 16-0
lead.
Mauldin (3-2) added
three more touchdowns,
including one on a punt
return, before halftime to
increase its lead to 36-0.
The defense scored both
second half touchdowns,
getting points on a muffed
punt and a 64-yard fumble
return.
"We moved the ball very
well in the first half," Clark
said. "But we kept shoot-
Carolina Academy crumbled under the dominating Eagles lineup on both sides of the
ball as Eastside rolled to a 69-0 win Friday.
Phil Smith
Riverside head coach,
on a failed touchdown attempt
from the three yard line
|
vs Union County
at Travelers Rest
ing ourselves in the foot
with turnovers and penal-
ties.
"We gave up points of-
fensively, and on special
teams as well. You can't
do that against anyone
and expect to win, espe-
cially against a good team
like Mauldin."
The game proved to be
costly in more than just
the win/loss column.
"We had six or seven
injuries that took place
during that game," Clark
said. "Some of them were
to key players. But I felt
like we had some kids who
stepped in and did a good
job."
Blue Ridge (2-4) will
have this week off before
beginning region play on
October 6 against Travel-
ers Rest.
"I have never been a fan
of the bye week, but it
turns out that this will be
a good week for us to be
off," Clark said. "We have
around nine or 10 guys
who are injured, so we
definitely need this time
to heal.
"We are going to spend
the first part of this week
focusing on us, getting
better with the fundamen-
tals. We start region play
next week, and we have
had six weeks to prepare
for that point. Now that
we are here, we need to do
the things we can to take
care of business."
Sports
The Greer Citizen
J.L. Manns defense proved too much for Max Louris and the Riverside Warriors as the
team suffered a close loss, 35-33, Friday night.
RHS falls to Mann after
failed two-point attempt
BY JOEL FITZPATRICK
FOR THE GREER CITIZEN
For the third time this
season, the Riverside War-
riors were in position to
win in the fourth quarter
only to fall just short.
The most recent defeat
came Friday when River-
side lost to J.L. Mann, 35-
33.
That one was a tough
one to lose, Coach Phil
Smith said. We had a
good game plan. We had
over 500 yards of offense,
and Max Louris rushed for
243 yards.
The teams traded touch-
downs throughout the
first half. Riverside took
Greer returns from bye week
with Travelers Rest contest
BY LELAND BURCH
FOR THE GREER CITIZEN
Greer will kick off a
second football season
by plunging into the Re-
gion Two race with a key
opening game at Travelers
Rest High this Friday night
at 7:30 p.m. Every region
contest over the next five
weeks will be crucial as
teams fight for post-sea-
son playoff berths.
The first half of the 2017
season has brought some
perspective about the re-
gion competition ahead.
We know a little more
about every team now, ac-
knowledged Greer Coach
Will Young who pictures
the race as a bumpy road.
Eastside is undefeated
and having a great season.
Union is about where they
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
a 21-14 lead just before
halftime, but quickly saw
that momentum disap-
pear.
We had the lead with
16 seconds left before
the half, and they ran the
kickoff back, Smith said.
That was a big turning
point because it gave the
momentum back to them
just before halftime.
After J.L. Mann took a
28-21 lead, the Warriors
answered with a touch-
down. The extra point was
blocked, however, allow-
ing the Patriots to main-
tain a one-point lead.
Riverside had an oppor-
tunity to regain the lead
with the ball at the three
usually are at this time of
the year, always struggling
at the beginning, and then
turning it on in the end.
We dont expect them to
be too far from last year,
he said of the team that
prevented Greer from win-
ning the 2016 region title.
Young added, We know
a little bit about Travelers
Rest and Blue Ridge. They
have struggled some, but
they always play great
against us.
The Yellow Jackets
romped past Woodruff in
their last outing, which
Young described as may-
be not our best game, but
definitely the cleanest
game we have played. We
have played games that
were more physical, but
we did not make a lot of
SEE GREER | B3
Eastside opens
region play
against Union
Following
shutout
win Friday
BY NORMAN CANNADA
FOR THE GREER CITIZEN
With a perfect 5-0 record
in non-conference play un-
der its belt, Eastside takes
its three-game defensive
scoreless streak against
winless Union County this
Friday night in the first
region contest for both
teams.
The Eagles soared
through the non-confer-
ence schedule outscoring
opponents 256-42. The
closest games so far have
been 34-point victories
over Woodmont and River-
side in the first two games
of the season.
Eastside has not even
given up a point in the
WILLIAM BUCHHEIT | THE GREER CITIZEN
yard line, but was stopped
on fourth down.
I didn't feel good about
kicking a field goal in that
situation, Smith said. If I
had to do it all over again,
I would still probably go
for it on fourth down.
J.L. Mann not only came
up with the defensive
stop, but added another
late score to increase its
lead to 35-27.
Riverside scored a late
touchdown on a pass from
Andrew Brown to Kodi
Jones to cut the lead to 35-
33, but failed to convert
the two-point attempt that
would have tied the game.
all of those. And football
FILE PHOTO
Zech Evans and the Greer
Yellow Jackets will be back
in action Friday at Travelers
Rest.
month of September, scor-
ing identical 49-0 wins
over Wade Hampton Sept.
8 and Southside Sept. 15.
Against Carolina Acad-
emy last Friday night, the
Eagles scored on touch-
down passes on its first
two plays from scrimmage
and never looked back in
route to a 69-0 win.
Quarterback Jordan
Morgan has 1,171 pass-
ing yards and 112 rushing
yards so far this season,
while Reggie Rodgers leads
the team with 127 yards
on the ground. Chance
Pride has 364 receiving
yards, eight touchdowns
and 48 total points to lead
the Eagles in all three cat-
egories. Payton Mangrum
is second in all three cat-
egories with 361 receiving
yards, seven touchdowns
and 42 total points.
On the defensive side
Jackson Braswell leads the
team in tackles with 37
SEE EASTSIDE | B3
B
POPPYS
VIEW
NORMAN
CANNADA
Greers
newest
princess
I
know youre used to
coming to this spot to
hear whatever is on Billy
Cannadas mind right
now, but my youngest son
is a little bit preoccupied
at the moment, so I am
coming off the benchto
use a sports analogy on
the sports pageto fill in
as a substitute columnist.
Billy and his wife Shan-
non welcomed their first
child, Penelope Claire
Cannada, into the world
Saturday night at Greer
Memorial Hospital. Moth-
er and baby are doing
fine. When I last saw the
father, he was still a little
shell-shocked.
Who better than
a grandfather
to give you a
totally unbiased
impression of his
granddaughter,
right?
Greer has a new prin-
cess, and we call her
Penny.
I could let Billy tell you
all about her next week
when he returns to this
space, but I thought I
would share some import-
ant things about this little
girl. After all, who better
than a grandfather to give
you a totally unbiased
impression of his grand-
daughter, right?
First of all, Penny al-
ready obeys her parents
and apparently, she can
also read. She might even
be reading this column
right now.
Before you question
whether a new grand-
daughter has left me
without my sanity, let me
offer some documented
proof. Here are a few
things Billy asked Penny
for in this column last
week: Hopefully, our
daughter will honor our
efforts and come at a
convenient time. I have
deadlines to meet every
week, so she definitely
needs to holdout through
season is in full-swing, so
itd be great if her arrival
didnt come during any
big games. Also, if its
possible, Id prefer going
to the hospital first thing
in the morning rather
than in the middle of the
night.
Convenient time, not
during any big football
games? Hows Saturday?
I imagine my little grand-
daughter asking after
apparently reading or
listening to someone else
read the column.
So, dad would rather
go to the hospital early
in the morning rather
than in the middle of the
night? I can accommodate
that. Well get this show
on the road Saturday
morning.
At 8:55 a.m. Saturday,
I got the first of several
text messages during the
day, On our way to the
hospital. At 10:26 a.m.,
another message came,
OK, looks like shes com-
ing today.
Penny appeared to be
following her fathers
requests nearly to the
letter. And my wife and I
got in the car to make the
two-plus hour trip from
Gainesville, Ga. to Greer.
It would be nearly 11
more hours before she
was born. While the
waiting seemed to go
on forever at times, she
was worth the wait. At 6
pounds, 11 ounces and
20 inches long, Greers
newest princess may not
look imposing, but she
already has her dad com-
pletely wrapped around
her finger.
SEE POPPY | B3
B2 THE GREER CITIZEN SPORTS
Weekly
Wrap
|
WEEK 6 GAMES
Byrnes vs Spartanburg
Eastside vs Union County
Greer
Riverside
at Travelers Rest
vs Mauldin
WEEK 5 SCORES | ter each week, so were got
Mauldin 50 Blue Ridge 0
Eastside 69 Carolina 0
JL Mann 35 Riverside 33
PLAYERS OF WEEK 5 |
To Be Announced
Next Week
DEFENSIVE
LINEMAN
OFFENSIVE
SCHEDULES/RECORD |
BLUE RIDGE
Aug. 18.................0 BHP 42
Aug. 25........41 Landrum 19
Sept. 1.........28 Riverside 27
Sept. 8............. 8 Liberty 35
Sept. 15........6 Chapman 58
Sept. 22..........0 Mauldin 50
Oct. 6.........at Travelers Rest
Oct. 13............. at Union Co.
Byrnes Khalid Jones was named The Greer Citizen/Owens Insurance Defensive Player
Oct. 20...................Eastside of Week 4. Pictured left to right are: Coach Reggie Shaw, Jones and Shane Lynn (Owens
Oct. 27.......................Greer Insurance).
BYRNES
Aug. 19....51 Myrtle Beach 0
Aug. 25...............42 Greer 7
Sept. 1....... 24 Don Bosco 21
Sept. 8..48 Northwestern 14
Sept. 15.......... 34 Broome 0
Sept. 29.......... Spartanburg
Oct. 6.......at Boiling Springs
Oct. 13..........at Nation Ford
Oct. 20................at Gaffney
Oct. 27................... Dorman
EASTSIDE
Aug. 18.......41 Woodmont 7
Aug. 25........48 Riverside 14
Sept. 8......49 W. Hampton 0 Player of Week 4. Pictured left to right are: Coach Dan Morgan, Jordan Morgan and Shane
Sept. 15....... 49 Southside 0 Lynn (Owens Insurance).
Sept. 22..........69 Carolina 0
Sept. 29...............Union Co.
Oct. 6..................... at Greer
Oct. 13.......... Travelers Rest
Oct. 20........... at Blue Ridge
Oct. 27....................... Wren
GREER
Aug. 18.........42 Westside14
Aug. 25.............7 Byrnes 42
Sept. 1............. 41 Clinton 0
Sept. 8.............42 Daniel 23
Sept. 15........ 56 Woodruff 0
Sept. 29.....at Travelers Rest
Oct. 6.....................Eastside
Oct. 13................Greenville
Oct. 20.................Union Co.
Oct. 27........... at Blue Ridge
RIVERSIDE
Aug. 18....... 21 Trav. Rest 13
Aug. 25.........14 Eastside 48
Sept. 1...... 27 Blue Ridge 28
Sept. 15..39 Christ Church 49
Sept. 22........ 33 JL Mann 35
Sept. 29.................Mauldin
Oct. 6.................at Hillcrest
Oct. 13............... at Laurens
Oct. 20..............Greenwood
Oct. 27........Wade Hampton
PLAYERS OF WEEK 4
Greers Quack Cohen was named The Greer Citizen/Owens Insurance Lineman of Week
4. Pictured left to right are: Cohen, Coach Will Young and Shane Lynn (Owens Insurance).
Eastsides Jordan Morgan was named The Greer Citizen/Owens Insurance Offensive
Riverside looking to live
up to potential Friday
In region
opener
BY JOEL FITZPATRICK
FOR THE GREER CITIZEN
Riverside will enter this
Fridays Region 2-AAAAA
opener against visiting
Mauldin with a 1-4 record.
But the Warriors have
been a better team than
that record would indi-
cate. Riverside lost by one
point to Blue Ridge, five
points to Christ Church,
and most recently two
points to J.L. Mann.
I definitely feel like we
are better than our re-
cord, Coach Phil Smith
said. Against Blue Ridge,
we were up 28-7 going
into the fourth. In the
Christ Church game, we
were in perfect position
to take the lead with three
minutes to go. A bad call
cost us that game. We had
over 400 yards of offense
without (running back)
Max Louris and had our
chance to take the lead
taken away by a bad call.
That was a tough way to
lose.
And last week against
J.L. Mann, we definitely
had our chances. Going
into this season, I felt like
we could be 5-0 going into
region play. At the worst, I
thought we would be 4-1.
Now, the road gets tough-
er.
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
WILLIAM BUCHHEIT | THE GREER CITIZEN
The Warriors will try to stop the Mauldin offense in Fridays
homecoming matchup.
Mauldin will be a chal- Andrew, we are losing one
lenging first opponent on of our best receivers.
that road. As is the case We are also missing
with his team, Smith be- outside linebacker Charlie
lieves the Mavericks might Wright, who is out with an
be better than their 3-2 re- injured shoulder.
cord. Smith believes the War-
They are big, Smith riors will have to play their
said. They run a tradi- best game of the season in
tional I-formation, with a order to defeat Mauldin.
really big fullback. They We have to play better
are pretty big up front on than we have in the last
defense as well. three weeks, Smith said.
Along with having to If we can control the
deal with Mauldins size, ball and convert on third
Riverside will have to con- down, that will be key.
tinue to deal with injuries They also are really
to key players. good on special teams.
(Starting quarterback) They do things that cause
Logan DiBenedetto is a lot of problems. We cant
still nursing a high ankle make any mistakes in that
sprain, Smith said. It re- area. We have to make
ally hurts us when Logan them drive the field. We
is hurt because we have have good players. We just
to move Andrew Brown have to learn how to win.
to quarterback. By moving
Bye week gives
Byrnes players
time to heal
Prepare
for region
opener
BY NORMAN CANNADA
FOR THE GREER CITIZEN
After averaging near-
ly 40 points a game on
its way to a 5-0 record in
non-conference play, it
might not seem that the
Byrnes High football team
needed a bye week be-
fore starting region play
against SpartanburgFri-
daynight.
But Rebels coach Reggie
Shaw said the bye week
came at a wonderful
time and was helpful in
preparation for the second
half of the season.
We played (Sept. 15,
a 34-0 win over Broome)
without two of our best re-
ceivers, Shaw said of Ben
Henson and Braylin John-
son. Both of those guys
are just vertical threats
and really good athletes.
Then Jake Childers, our
slot, got hurt during the
Broome game. Theres
a good chance to get all
three of them back, so
thats really big for us. seen so far this season on
Byrnes will need those
key players against the
Vikings, who are on a
four-game winning streak
since dropping their first
two games of the season.
While the Rebels out-
scored opponents 199-42
in those first five games,
Shaw said the season will
be mostly measured by
how the team plays in the
region.
The first five games
are nice, but this is really
what its all about; the re-
gion sets up everything,
Shaw said. Its been a real have been real key for us
point of emphasis to put
the past behind us and
get back to 0-0 right now
and just try to get the guys
reeled back in to really be
humble and hungry.
He said the Vikings pres-
ent some challenges for
the Rebels.
Carson McAbee broke several records in recent
powerlifting competition.
Sports
Roundup
MCABEE BREAKS STATE
POWERLIFTING RECORDS
Carson McAbee, 17, of
Greer, broke three state
records in the USA Power-
lifting Palmetto Classic on
Aug. 26.
McAbee broke the re-
cord for the Teen 2 group
with a squat of 457.4 lbs. High a minimum of five
(207.5 kg). The previous
record was 374 lbs. (170
kg) set in 2010.
He went on to break
the record for the Teen 2 Nominations must include
deadlift by lifting 500.5
lbs. (227.5 kg) beating the
previous 2010 record of
434.5 lbs. (197.5 kg).
McAbee also broke the as All-Region, All-State,
Teen 2 record for total
weight lifted for the day of
1204.5 lbs. (547.5 kg), sur-
passing the 2010 record of
1133 lbs. (515 kg).
His bench press for the
event was 247.5 lbs. (112.5
kg).
McAbees next competi-
tion will be at the nation-
als in Orlando, Florida in
October.
McAbee is a senior at St.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
Spartanburg is well-
coached; theyre big and
physical, really good on
defense and their offense
has gotten better and bet-
our hands full, he add-
ed. Theyve got a couple
of really good playmak-
ers, so youve got to take
away their best receiver.
Theyve got a really big
running back The quar-
terback is a dual threat
Weve got to focus on that
running game and try to
isolate their best receiver
and try to take him out of
the equation.
Continuing to work
harder and improve has
been important to the
2017 Rebels who are try-
ing to erase the bitter
memories of a 3-7 season
in 2016 that included a 1-3
record in region play.
Our guys are really
highly motivated to prove
that last year was a fluke
and just motivated to fin-
ish, Shaw said. Thats
really been a big point of
emphasis in everything we
do from our workouts to
our conditioning to prac-
tices. We try to do some-
thing tough at the end of
every day.
Shaw said he has been
pleased with what he has
defense.
Our defense had got-
ten better and better, he
said. Our defense is a
force to be reckoned with
when were healthy and
were pretty healthy over
there. We have a defensive
end and a corner out, but
I think well get both of
those back this week. We
are hitting on full cylin-
ders; were very fast and
physical. We create a lot
of problems for most of-
fenses.
Our special teams
as well, just getting us a
short field and putting
a lot of pressure on the
opposition punt teams es-
pecially, he added. We
just want to get better on
offense and move the ball
on sustained drives.
PHOTO | SUBMITTED
Josephs Catholic School
where he plays varsity
baseball. He is the son of
Joey and Renee McAbee,
of Greer, and grandson of
Joe McAbee, of Blue Ridge,
and Jeanene Cain, of Or-
angeburg.
GREER HIGH ACCEPTING
HALL OF FAME NODS
The Greer High Booster
Club is accepting nomi-
nations for induction into
the Athletic Hall of Fame.
Nominees must have
graduated from Greer
years before becoming eli-
gible. Criteria are based on
athletic accomplishments
as a high school student.
the candidates specific
accomplishments as an
athlete and any postsea-
son honors received, such
Shrine Bowl and North-
South All-Star games.
The deadline for nomi-
nations is Friday, Sept. 29.
They must be submitted
in writing to GHS Hall of
Fame, 121 Rubiwood Cir-
cle, Greer, 29651.
The Hall of Fame will in-
duct new members at half-
time on Oct. 13 during the
Greer versus Greenville
game at Dooley Field.
A THE GREERSEPTEMBER
WEDNESDAY, CITIZEN 27, 2017 SPORTS
GREER: Recovered nearly full strength after bye week EASTSIDE: Averages
FROM B1
major mistakes. We did
look at ways of how weabout 51 points per game
from it. We continue to
I am really pleased
would attack if we were
not have a single pre-snap to play a similar team in
penalty, which was a first, the future, and improve
and we didnt have to punt on what we are doing. Our
the entire game. That was kids have done a good job
also a plus. of staying focused and
After gaining momen- working to get better ev-
tum with a third straight ery day.
win to improve to 4-1 Young said last weeks
overall, the Yellow Jack- mid-season break came
ets had an open date last at a good time for us. The
week. The team did some week off enabled some mi-
film work, lifting and nor injuries to heal, and
running on Monday, then Young expects the team
practiced in pads the next to be at full strength this
three days before taking week with the exception
Friday off. of sophomore linebacker
We had some very good Najawuan Smith. He has
practices. The kids got af- a gimped-up shoulder,
ter it well, Young said of but did get on the field
the week. for non-contact work last
At the mid point in the Thursday. We are hoping
campaign, Young feels he will be back for the
our team is in a good game this week, Young
place right now, after hav- said.
ing played very well in the Travelers Rest is 1-4
Woodruff game. I am re- overall, and coming off a
ally pleased with the way 40-24 loss to Southside
our defensive line has last week. Riverside, Berea
been practicing and play- and Walhalla have also de-
ing lately. I think we are feated the Devildogs. The
progressing in the right lone Travelers Rest win
direction. The loss to By- was a 26-6 triumph over
rnes early in the season Carolina.
was disappointing, but we Although Greer and
have been trying to learn Travelers Rest will take
CONTEST
Pick your winner and you could win a $20 Fatz gift card.
Weekly winners will be entered into a drawing for an end-of-the-season
tailgate package for 8-10 people courtesy of Fatz.
1361 W. Wade Hampton Blvd. Greer, South Carolina | 864-801-9782 | fatz.com
a. Clemson vs. Virginia Tech
b. Greer vs. Travelers Rest
c. Union County vs. Eastside
ServiceMaster of Spartanburg (864) 574-3133
d. Mauldin vs. Riverside
417 S. Buncombe Road Suite 6 Greer 510-1713
ignitedancegreer.com
g. Iowa vs. Michigan State
PAGE LABEL
 THE GREERAPRIL
kids, Derrick Fields, hurt
us last year.
Fields, a sophomore
with the way our wide receiver, is among
several underclassmen
defensive line has playing key roles for the
Devildogs. Others include
been practicing a pair of sophomores, Wil-
son Hendrix who starts at
and playing lately. both quarterback and free
safety, while Nick Bermu-
I think we are dez is stationed at H-back
and defensive end.
progressing in in Esias Tucker, a junior, is
a wide receiver that also
the right direction. sees time at cornerback.
Another junior, Deonte
Byrd, starts at running
Will Young back and plays defensive
Greer head coach end. Also pulling double
duty is Vincent Lynch, a
the field from different senior linebacker and run-
perspectives, Young is ning back.
not taking the Devildogs The teams punter and
lightly. They have given a cornerback is Ahmad
us problems in the past, Mattison, a senior who
and they could again was on Greers roster last
this week, Coach Young year. His family relocated
warned. to Travelers Rest, Coach
Travelers Rest employs Young noted.
a spread offense that has Travelers Rest operates
managed to put 76 points out of a 3-4 defense, and
on the board this year. with some of the players
They have had some we mentioned, will be a
struggles up front with challenge for our offense.
the offensive line, but they We need to play another
still manage to mix it up, clean game, he conclud-
Young said. One of their ed.
HOW TO PLAY
1. Choose the team in each pairing you think will win
and write the teams name beside the corresponding
letter on the entry form.
2. Only one entry per week per person. (Multiple en-
tries will be disqualied.)
3. Entries can be hand delivered to 317 Trade St.,
Greer, SC 29651 before noon on Friday. Mailed en-
a_______________________________
b ______________________________
c_______________________________
d ______________________________
e_______________________________
f _______________________________
NAME ______________________________________
ADDRESS ___________________________________
____________________________________________
Greer
115 W. Wade Hampton Blvd.
877-7779
Duncan
1517 E Main St. 433-8447
Spartanburg
1108 Asheville Hwy. 585-4281
2225 E. Main St. 579-1115
BUFFET CARRYOUT CATERING FUNDRAISERS
e. Spartanburg vs. Byrnes
FATZ & FOOTBALL
THE PERFECT ONE TWO PUNCH
1361 W. Wade Hampton Blvd.
Greer, South Carolina
864-801-9782 | fatz.com
h. North Carolina vs. Georgia Tech
WEDNESDAY, CITIZEN B3
6, 2016
FROM B1 20 loss to York. Boiling
Springs handed Union
while Desmond Brunson County loss No. 6 in a
and Daniel Obonaga both 38-24 victory last Friday
have two sacks each to night.
lead Eastside. David Noels Eastside is averaging a
three interceptions so far little more than 51 points
this season leads the Ea- per game through five
gles. games this season, while
Union County comes to the Yellow Jackets have
Eastside without a victo- given up an average of
ry in six tries during the about 34 points per game.
non-conference season. The Union County offense
The closest the Yellow has been held scoreless in
Jackets have come to vic- two of its six games so far
tory was Aug. 31 in a 27- this year.
POPPY: Excited for girl
FROM B1 I am excited to watch
every stage as she grows
And probably the rest of up. I look forward to see-
us, too. ing her smile, laugh, crawl
Theres nothing quite and take those first steps.
like the birth of a child, I am smiling right now as
especially when its your I picture her calling my
child or grandchild. name, Poppy. I cant wait
Theres the excitement for her to drop something
over the incredible miracle and say, Uh-Oh!.
of life and the instant con- OK, maybe she does al-
nection after seeing that ready have me wrapped
little girl for the first time. around her finger, too.
WIN $
50
AND
tries to the same address must be postmarked by
Friday.
4. In the case of a tie, the tiebreaker will apply. If there
is still a tie, the money will be equally split.
5. One winner per month per household.
6. Judges decisions are nal.
g ______________________________
h ______________________________
i _______________________________
TIE BREAKER
Pick Total Score in Game Appearing Below In This Box.
No Scores, Just Total Points
Clemson vs. Virginia Tech _____________
LAST WEEKS WINNER:
KEN STEKETEE
f. South Carolina vs. Texas A&M
Indoor Range Training
Guns & Gear
Scott White, Owner
212 East Poinsett St., Greer
www.carolinabarrelandblade.com
864-655-7651
i. Georgia vs. Tennessee
B4 THE GREER CITIZEN CLASSIFIEDS
Classifieds
CALL 864-877-2076
RATES
20 words or less: $13.50 first insertion
Discount for additional insertions
DEADLINE
5pm Monday
for insertion Wednesday
TERMS
Cash in advance. We accept Visa, MasterCard,
American Express, and Discover Card
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICES
NOTICE All real estate
advertised in this news-
paper is Subject to the
Federal Fair Housing Act
of 1968 which makes it
illegal to advertise any
preference, limitation or
discrimination based on
race, color, religion, sex,
handicap, familial sta-
tus, national origin or an
intention to make such
preference, limitation
or discrimination. This
newspaper will not know-
ingly accept any advertis-
ing for real estate which
is in violation of the law.
Our readers hereby in-
formed that all dwelling
advertised in this news-
paper are available on an
equal opportunity basis.
9-6,13,20,27-TFN
PUBLIC
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
SALE Property of the
following tenants will be
sold for cash to satisfy
rental liens in accordance
with Title 39, Chapter 20,
Section 10 through 50.
All items will be sold or
otherwise disposed of.
Sale will be conducted
on Monday the 16th day
of October, 2017 at 10:00
AM with bidding to take
place on lockerfox.com.
All goods will be sold in
AS IS condition, all items
or spaces may not be
available at time of sale.
Cash only and a $50.00
cleaning deposit will be
taken. Property is SROA
Greer, 2276 North SC
101, Greer, SC, 29651
May, Barry 801
9-27, 10-4
AUCTIONS
AUCTIONS
ABSOLUTE AUCTION
- Guns - Ammunition -
Trailer - Furniture - Glass-
ware. Saturday, October
7, 10 AM. 1300 Whip-
poorwill Road, Harts-
ville, SC. Damon Shortt
Auction Group, 877-669-
4005. SCAL2346. da-
monshorttproperties.com
FARM EQUIPMENT LIQ-
UIDATION AUCTION
- Sat., September 30th,
2615 GREEN SEA RD.
LORIS SC 29569. www.
Nicholsonauction.net.
Consignments Welcome!
Contact Wayne at 843-
687-0307. SCAL#4245
ADVERTISE YOUR AUC-
TION in 99 S.C. newspa-
pers for only $375. Your
25-word classified ad will
reach more than 2.1 mil-
lion readers. Call Alanna
Ritchie at the S.C. News-
paper Network, 1-888-
727-7377.
VACATION RENTALS
VACATION RENTALS
ADVERTISE YOUR VA-
CATION PROPERTY
FOR RENT OR SALE to
more than 2.1 million S.C.
newspaper readers. Your
25-word classified ad will
appear in 99 S.C. news-
papers for only $375.
Call Alanna Ritchie at the
South Carolina Newspa-
per Network, 1-888-727-
7377.
EmErys
Tree
sErvicE
Fertilization Stump Grinding
Thinning Fully Insured
Removals Free Estimates
895-1852
help wanted
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
HELP WANTED TELEVISION & INTERNET ANNOUNCEMENTS 614-3945. Mail: 2420 N
DRIVERS/ TELEVISION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS St NW, Washington DC.
DRIVERS SERVICES
INTERNET SERVICES
HELP WANTED Lung Cancer? And Age Office: Broward Co. FL.,
60+? You And Your Fam- member TX/NM Bar.
BROWN TRUCKING is DISH TV. 190 channels. ily May Be Entitled To
looking for COMPANY
DRIVERS and OWNER
$49.99/mo. for 24 mos.
Ask About Exclusive
Significant Cash Award.
Call 855-664-5681 for in-
DENTAL INSURANCE.
Call Physicians Mutu-
OPERATORS. Brown re- Dish Features like Sling formation. No Risk. No al Insurance Company
quires: CDL-A, 2 years of and the Hopper. PLUS money out-of-pocket. for details. NOT just a
tractor trailer experience HighSpeed Internet, discount plan, REAL
OTR or Regional (Mul- $14.95/mo. (Availability Tuesday, October 3, 2017 coverage for 350 proce-
tiple states) in the last 3 and Restrictions apply.) is the last day to redeem dures. 855-397-7030 or
years, good MVR and TV for Less, Not Less TV! winning tickets in the fol- http://www.dental50plus.
PSP. Apply: www.drive- 1-877-542-0759 lowing South Carolina com/60 Ad#6118
forbrown.com. Contact
Education Lottery Instant
Randy Harris 423-280- Exede satellite internet Games: SC920 CROSS- YARD
YARDSALES
SALE
6206. Affordable, high speed WORD EXPRESS,
broadband satellite in- SC928 TIC TAC TIMES YARD SALE,
ADVERTISE YOUR ternet anywhere in the SEPTEMBER 30
DRIVER JOBS in 99 U.S. Order now and Social Security Disability? Take Hwy 101 North,
S.C. newspapers for only save $100. Plans start Up to $2,671/mo. (Based turn right at Fews Chap-
REAL
REALESTATE
ESTATE $375. Your 25-word clas- at $39.99/month. Call on paid-in amount.) FREE el Church to 4007 Blue
sified ad will reach more 1-800-404-1746 evaluation! Call Bill Gor- Ridge Circle. 8:00 a.m.
1 1/2 STORY HOME, 3 than 2.1 million readers.
don & Associates. 1-800- until.
bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath, Call Alanna Ritchie at HughesNet: Gen4 satel-
2 bonus rooms, wrap- the S.C. Newspaper Net- lite internet is ultra-fast
around front porch, newly work, 1-888-727-7377. and secure. Plans as low
renovated. $160,000.00. as $39.99 in select areas. PLACE YOUR AD IN
Call Betty at Sunflower Call 1-800-280-9221 now
BUILDING
BUILDING MATERIALS
MATERIALS 101 S.C. NEWSPAPERS
Upstate Realty. 864-244- to get a $50 Gift Card!
5866. and reach more than 2.1 million readers
STEEL BUILDINGS. using our small space display ad network
Spectrum Triple Play -
9-27, 10-4,11, 18
Short term offer only. 3
TV, Internet & Voice for
available per size. Quick Statewide or regional buys available
HOMES
HOMES FOR RENT
FOR RENT $29.99 ea. 60 MB per
drawings and delivery.
second speed. No con- Alanna Ritchie 888.727.7377
40x44, 50x63, 80x200.
COMMERCIAL RESI- tract or commitment. We scnewspapernetwork.com
www.sunwardsteel.com.
DENTIAL HOME. Office buy your existing contract
800-964-8335. Ask for
and storage for rent. 3-5 up to $500! 1-855-402-
Dejon.
bedrooms, 2 baths, office 1186
South Carolina
Newspaper Network
9-27, 10-4,11, 18
space, 2-car enclosed ga-
rage, 2 storage buildings,
FOR
FOR SALE
SALE SERVICES
SERVICES OFFERED
large lot, rent is $1200.00
per month with $1200.00 DIVORCE WITH OR
deposit. 713 E. Poinsett OXYGEN - Anytime. WITHOUT children
Street, Greer. Call Di- Anywhere. No tanks to $125.00 to start. Balance
anne at 704-361-5336. refill. No deliveries. The of $25.00 when divorce is
All-New Inogen One G4
9-27, 10-4 final. Property settlement,
is only 2.8 pounds! FAA
approved! FREE info kit:
alimony, child support,
MOBILE
MOBILE HOMES
HOMES 844-597-6582
fee waiver INCLUDED.
Call 800.835.1314.
I PAY TOP DOLLAR for EDUCATION
EDUCATION
Used Mobile Homes. Call ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
(803) 458-7478 or (803)
AIRLINE MECHANIC Struggling with DRUGS
847-3268.
TRAINING - Get FAA or ALCOHOL? Addicted
certification to fix planes. WANT IT!
HELP
HELPWANTED
WANTED Approved for military
to PILLS? Talk to some-
benefits. Financial Aid if
one who cares. Call The FIND IT!
Addiction Hope & Help
KENNEL TECHNICIAN qualified. Job placement Line for a free assess-
BUY IT!
needed. Experience assistance. Call Aviation SELL IT!
preferred. Call 864-884- ment. 866-604-6857
Institute of Maintenance
6688. 866-367-2513
9-27
NUCLEAR POWER TELEVISION
TELEVISION AND
& INTERNET The
TRAINEE Paid Training,
great salary, benefits, $
INTERNET SERVICES
SERVICES
MINI-WAREHOUSES Greer
for school. Gain valued NEW AT&T INTERNET FOR RENT Citizen
Jordan Rental Agency
skills. No exp needed. OFFER. $20 and $30/
medical/dental, vacation. mo. plans available when
329 Suber Rd.
HS grads ages 17-34. you bundle. 99% Reli- CLASSIFIEDS
Call Mon-Fri 800-662- able 100% Affordable. Greer, SC 29651
877-2076
879-2015
7419 HURRY, OFFER ENDS
3-8-tfnc
SOON. New Customers
DRIVERS/
HELP WANTED Only. CALL NOW 1-855-
HELPDRIVERS
WANTED 825-2669
Cut the Cable! CALL DI-
NOW HIRING IN SOUTH RECTV. Bundle & Save!
CAROLINA! - Want to Over 145 Channels
work for one of the larg- PLUS Genie HD-DVR.
est flatbed companies in $50/month for 2 Years
the nation? Daseke com- (with AT&T Wireless.)
panies currently hiring: Call for Other Great Of-
www.bulldoghiway.com fers! 1-800-291-6954
and www.jgr-inc.com
ITS BIG! 2-DAY RETIREMENT AUCTION
COMPLETE LIQUIDATION
Thurs., Oct. 19 TH & Fri., Oct. 20 TH @ 8:30AM (each day)
218 Wingo Heights Rd., Spartanburg, SC, 29303
HILITES INCLUDE: 5-Rough Terrain Cranes, 6-Crawler Cranes, 3-Carry Deck
Cranes, 2-Haul Trucks, 2-Articulated Trucks, 8-Excavators, Front Shovel Excavator,
3-Rubber Tired Excavators, Material Handler, 8-Motor Graders, 7-Motorscrapers,
21-Rubber Tired Loaders, Integrated Tool Carrier, 13-Crawler Loaders, 8-Loader
Backhoes, 2-Road Wideners, 2-Asphalt Pavers, Asphalt Roller, 5-Vibratory Rollers,
Skid Steer, Trencher, 5-Telescopic Forklifts, 2-Industrial Forklifts, 3-Rough Terrain
Forklifts, 3-Forklifts, 5-Generators, Welder, 5-Light Plants, 2-Ag. Tractors, 10-Utility
Tractors, 4-Mowing Tractors, Tractor Loader, Broom Tractor, Mining Equipment, 2-Wood
Chippers, Log Skidder, 3-Mulching Machines, 2-Log Loaders, 2-Sprayers, Water Tanker,
Water Wagon, Water Trk, 3-Military Equip., 3-Boom Trks, 2-Flatbed Trks, Flatbed Dump
Trk, Utility Trk, Stake Trk, 2-Cab & Chassis, 6-Dump Trucks, 4-Trk Tractors, Yard Horses,
2-Service Trks, 5-Pickup Trucks, 3-Detachable Gooseneck Trailers, 2-Equipment
Trailers, Dump Trailer, Flatbed Trailer, 2-Step Deck Trailers, Lube Trailer, Utility Trailer,
2-Dredges, Utility Vehicle, 2-Swamp Buggies, Boat, Boat Trailer, Attachments.
Sale Site Phone: (864) 270-4945
SC Auctioneer: AUC 4070 SC Auction Co.: AF 3799
ALEX LYON & SON
SALES MANAGERS & AUCTIONEERS, INC.,
BRIDGEPORT, NY 13030
Phone: (315) 633-2944 WWW.LYONAUCTION.COM
Last Weeks Answers

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 THE GREER CITIZEN B5
Bryant Center opens new training center
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
A grand opening cere-
mony is scheduled for Oct.
25 for the South Carolina
Vocational Rehabilitation
(VR) Departments newest
Job Readiness Training
Center in Lyman.
The center is located at
the Bryant Center, VRs
office and comprehensive
services complex located
at 180 Groce Road.
It joins a network of 32
locations across the state
that have been established
to help people with dis-
abilities secure, retain or
regain employment.
It truly is the anchor of
the Bryant Center, forg-
ing strong alliances with
new and existing partners
who outsource work into
our center, said Jennie
Thomas, Spartanburg
Area Supervisor with S.C.
Vocational Rehabilitation.
This is allowing us to take
our service delivery to a
whole new level.
I call it the anchor be-
cause it puts vocational
rehabilitation at the cen-
ter, she added. We offer office was more than 17
the traditional vocational
rehabilitation office with
counselors and support
staff and assessment spe-
cialist. We also have a com-
prehensive center where
we provide physical ther-
apy, occupational therapy,
rehab tech and of course
an IT training class. Were
already unique, but this is
the final component.
Jay Weisner, the centers
manager, said the new ad-
dition will benefit clients.
The Job Readiness
Training Center can repli-
cate practically any job,
said Weisner. Our clients
work on those simulations
just as if they were report-
ing to work at the compa-
ny.
Some of the hands-on
tasks performed by the cli-
ents include building trays
to practice hand dexterity,
folding gloves to practice
hand-eye coordination,
and making assembly
packs. In addition to the
clients working at the cen-
ter, others are learning
skills on the job at four
different locations.
Theyre being hired, selorto about 35 people
Weisner said. We had
three hired last week.
Training coordinators
work with the clients to
supervise and train them
not only to perform, but
also to learn concepts im-
portant to being success-
ful in any workplace, such
Taylors volunteers launch bike repair program
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
A bike repair program
has recently taken root
in Taylors with a goal of
building relationships by
offering free bike repairs
the first Saturday of every
month.
Bikes are just the medi-
um to get to know people
and build community and
love people and link peo-
ple together, said Kaleb
Ross, a member of Tay-
lors First Baptist Church
and one of the lead vol-
unteers for the bike repair
program. We have a team
of folks at Taylors who
are looking at ways to en-
gage the direct communi-
ty right around the church
on a consistent basis.
The bike repairs are of-
fered on the first Saturday
of the month from 10 a.m.
to noon behind the Logos
Theater in Taylors.
The Taylors site is one of
four in Greenville as part
of The Village Wrench, a
sister organization under
Mill Community Minis-
tries, which is a collection
of social entrepreneurs
working to develop com-
munities for success in
Greenville.
People just kind of
hang out, Ross said. We Farms, a youth develop-
have parts and tools and
volunteers.
Mill Community Minis-
tries began as an outreach
Living Here
as punctuality, safety,
workplace etiquette and
chain of command.
Im just sitting in here
and overseeing, said Jen-
nifer Respess, JRT Coor-
dinator for the call center.
Whenever they get a call,
I can break in and listen
to that phone call, so its
interesting. They get calls
from all over the US.
You dont know what
calls youre going to get
from one minute to the
next, said David Wilson,
who has been taking calls
a few days.
Tiffany Stone, who has
three to four weeks of ex-
perience, is planning to
take a job with the phone
company that has benefit-
ed from her services.
They field calls and
questions, Respess said
of the clients.
HISTORY
The journey to building
the Bryant Center began
in 1996 when area su-
pervisors saw a need for
vocational rehabilitation
in the Middle Tyger area
since the Spartanburg area
miles away and the Green-
ville area office was more
than 20 miles away.
They were not easily
accessible for the people
living in this area and sur-
rounding communities,
but our leaders were never
put off by the incredible
undertaking it would be
to build a new VR facility
between them, Thomas happen with that.
said. This crossed the ca-
reers of multiple agency
directors and a lot of local
legislators before the final
completion.
Back in 1996, BMW had
recently moved to the
area, drawing many new
businesses and families.
The numbers would be
great in terms of people
we could serve, Thomas
said, looking back. Suc-
cess was always anticipat-
ed, always expected. Ly-
man and the surrounding
communities have always
been supportive of us be-
ing right here.
We were going from
maybe two people from
VR serving this areaI was
one of them as a coun-
summer with disabilities
hired, serving this area, so
we have come quite a dis-
tance, she added.
In July 2009, staff hir-
ings began for the cen-
ter, which is named after
then-commissioner Larry
Bryant.
His focus was always in-
The bike repairs are offered on the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon
behind the Logos Theater in Taylors.
of Grace Church and Long
Branch Baptist Church
in the Greater Sullivan
neighborhood in 2012
when Dan Weidenben-
ner launched Mill Village
Ross said. Since then, its
ment program for at-risk
teens through sustainable
agriculture, according to
www.millcommunity.org.
The Greer Citizen
KAELYN CASHMAN | THE GREER CITIZEN
Patricia Moore, of Greer, and Lee Adair, of Boiling Springs, work in the newly opened Job Readiness Training Center,
located at the Bryant Center in Lyman. The facility is one of 32 locations across the state for the South Carolina Vocational
Rehabilitation Department.
novation and outcomes,
Thomas said. If we put
money and resources into
something, we better be
able to make something
The Bryant Center
opened in February 2010.
By March, more than 300
people who needed physi-
cal therapy and other ser-
vices had been referred to
the center from around
the Upstate.
Today, we serve over
700 individuals in our area
office, and our territory
has grown to serve west-
ern Spartanburg County
and eastern Greenville
County, Thomas said.
We also receive about
600 referrals a year to our
comprehensive programs.
Those are more medi-
cal programs or physical KAELYN CASHMAN | THE GREER CITIZEN
therapy and occupational
therapy, including 90 high Tiffany Stone and Jose Fant, clients at the Job Readiness Training Center, field calls from
school students this past
around the country, practicing customer service skills and building their resumes.
including physical, learn-
ing disabilities and many and Greenwood counties ly upturns again and just more information about
students on the autism as well as Spartanburg. an extraordinary amount South Carolina Vocational
spectrum. Its an honor to be able of support, planning and Rehabilitation, visit scvrd.
In comprehensive ser- to serve in this manner, goodwill from you in this net.
vices, referrals come from Thomas said. What a community. The grand opening is an
Oconee, Pickens, Ander- journey it has been with For more information invitation-only event.
son, Greenville, Cherokee, tremendous upturns, on services or to request
Union, Rock Hill, Laurens downturns and grateful- a tour, call 249-8030. For kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
PHOTO | SUBMITTED
The Taylors group has done the free bike repairs twice and
has an average of 10 volunteers and approximately 10
people who bring bikes to be repaired.
work on a bike while earn- We do anything we can if
ing a bike of their own by we have the parts and the
the work they do. skills.
You do a certain num- If you bring your bike
ber of hours of communi- to work on it, one of our
ty service and then you get rules is if you can help
PHOTO | SUBMITTED to earn a bike, said Ross. out, you participate in
He added that the incen- the repair of your bike,
tive program is already at he added. Our goal is for
the other three sites and people to rub shoulders,
will be coming to Taylors to talk and to get to know
It was just looking for repairs and bike l(earn- at a later date. each other.
a way to love people and ing) opportunities for The Taylors group has Ross grew up in Taylors,
get to know people over community members in offered the free bike re- graduated from Eastside
in West Greenville, so it West Greenville and Great- pairs twice and has an av- High School and Clemson.
started over in the West er Sullivan through the erage of 10 volunteers and He works with the Green-
Greenville neighborhood, direction of Wes Whitesell approximately 10 people ville Health System.
and The Village Church. who bring bikes to be re- For more information,
grown a lot. Bike l(learning) is a term paired. visit www.villagewrench.
By 2013, The Village the group uses to describe We try our best to fix org.
Wrench joined the collec- a part of the program in them, Ross said. Some-
tive to provide free bike which people learn how to times, we cant fix stuff. kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076

B6 THE GREER CITIZEN 
ENTERTAINMENT STUDIOS
Claire Holt in 47 Meters
Down
|
COUCH THEATER
BY SAM STRUCKHOFF
NEW RELEASES
FOR THE WEEK OF SEPT. 25
PICKS OF THE WEEK
Transformers: The
Last Knight (PG-13) -- The
fifth installment of the
Transformers saga brings
mysticism to the machines
as we get the history of
Transformers on Earth
from Merlin (Stanley Tuc-
ci) and the Knights of the
Round Table. There is a
new, even more dangerous
threat against the planet
and humanity itself, and
again, we are down to a
ragtag group of survivors
to save us. Cade Yeager
(Mark Wahlburg) and his
tiny cadre of remaining
Autobots team with street
urchins (the very adorable
Isabela Moner as Izabella),
astronomer/historian Sir
Edmund Burton (Anthony
Hopkins) and a descen-
dant of Merlin himself
to thwart the desires of
Quintessa, leader of Cy-
bertron. Theres no real
need to know any back-
story. This movie is near-
ly 2 1/2 hours of Michael
Bay-fest start to finish
-- explosion, explosion,
heartwarming moment,
explosion, victory.
Queen of the Desert
(PG-13) -- Werner Herzog
came out of near retire-
ment to give us a sweep-
ing biopic of Gertrude Bell
(Nicole Kidman) -- explor-
er of the Middle East and
inspirational feminist fig-
ure. A privileged young
woman, Bell had no desire
for debutante balls and
was subsequently shipped
off to live with relatives
in Iran, where through
years of exploration and
contact-making, she grew
into a powerful diplomatic
force, negotiating on be-
half of the British govern-
ment. Instead of focusing
on Bells contributions,
Herzog chooses a narrow
and tragic romantic sto-
ryline involving a junior
diplomat in the Tehran
office, Henry Cadogan
(James Franco). The result
is a flat profile of a robust
figure. Robert Pattinson
turns in a passable T.E.
Lawrence, with whom Bell
forged a platonic partner-
ship.
47 Meters Down (PG-
13) -- Whats better than a
relaxing, sun-filled vaca-
tion south of the border?
How about intentionally
submerging oneself in the
ocean in the middle of
shark town with a limited
supply of oxygen? Super
fun, sign me up! For sis-
ters Kate (Claire Holt) and
Lisa (Mandy Moore), this is
what vacation looks like,
but when the cord teth-
ering their protective div-
ing cage to the boat snaps
and the cage plunges to
the ocean floor, things
get real. The sisters must
contend with circling great
white sharks, and its ter-
rifying. The MPA rating is
PG-13, but its just on the
right side of scary.
Pop Aye (NR; subti-
tled) -- Adrift and disillu-
sioned with his purpose in
life and contribution as an
architect, Thana (Thaneth
Warakulnukroh)happens
upon an elephant -- nick-
named Popeye -- in the
streets of Bangkok. Lo and
behold, its an elephant
from his youth and home-
town, one with whom he
instantly reconnects. Im-
pulsively, he purchases
the pachyderm and deter-
mines to bring him home.
So begins a charming jour-
ney for man and beast,
and the delightful expe-
dition is populated with
interesting characters and
revelations along the way.
NEW TV RELEASES
The Greatest American
Hero Complete series
Longmire Season 5
Taken Season 1
Entertainment
Mother! a compelling biblical allegory
Rating: 7.5 out of 10
Run time: 121 minutes
Rated: R for language and
graphic violence
S
ince 1978, only 19
movies have gotten
an F audience rating
from Cinemascore, a
market research firm that
surveys audiences when
they leave the theatre.
The new Darren Aronofs-
ki film, Mother! became
the first work to earn that
dreaded rating since the
2012 horror flick The
Devil Inside.
Even though Ive been
a big Aronofski fan
since 2000s Requiem
for a Dream, Im not
surprised that filmgoers
hated Mother! so much.
Certainly, most of them
went into it expecting a
narratively straightfor-
ward horror flick.
This movie is anything
but.
Viewed with standard
eyes, Mother! is a
frustrating, grotesque,
pretentious mess. Viewed
as a biblical allegory, how-
ever, its a superb work of
art that may well someday
become a cult classic.
The story centers
around a couple living in
an idyllic mansion on a
remote piece of property
somewhere in America.
He (Javier Bardem) is a
renowned poet strug-
gling badly with writers
block. She (Jennifer
Lawrence) is a young
wife making every effort
Things
To Do
NEW LISTINGS
HIGH DIVERS TO PERFORM
AT THE SPINNING JENNY
The High Divers with
The Travelin Kine will
perform in concert at The
Spinning Jenny on Thurs-
day, Sept. 28.
The High Divers are an
Indie Rock n Roll band
from Charleston currently
on a fall tour across the
east and gulf coasts.
After surviving a severe
car accident while on a
west coast tour in June,
the High Divers are back
to work. The bands soph-
omore album is due out in
January 2018.
The Spinning Jenny is
located at 107 Cannon
Street in Greer.
For tickets or more in-
formation, visit thespin-
ningjennygreer.com.
CAROLINA BALLET
TO PRESENT SNOW WHITE
Carolina Ballet Theatres
Fall Season begins with
a unique adaptation of
Snow White Sept. 29 and
30. This storybook ballet
is based on the classic
fairytale; however, Snow
White the Balletwill con-
tain a unique twist.
This one-of-a-kind retell-
ing will feature choreogra-
phy by Mark Diamond, Ar-
tistic Director of Charlotte
Ballet Two. The ballet was
composed using a collage
of musical scores in order
to craft a novel experience.
Unlike the classic tale
starring Snow White and
her prince, this version of
the story highlights the
seven dwarves and gives
each of them a chance
to come alive while com-
manding the stage. This
ballet will feature several
comedic elements.
In addition to placing
the dwarves on center
stage, the ballet will again
divert from the traditional
storybook narrative and
will feature a male dancer
as the iconic Evil Queen.
Carolina Ballet The-
atres Snow White the Bal-
The Greer Citizen
MOVIE
REVIEW
WILLIAM
BUCHHEIT
to keep her husbands
mind and home tranquil.
One night, a stranger (Ed
Harris) arrives, claiming
to be a loyal fan of the
poet. The next day, the
strangers wife (Michelle
Pfeiffer) arrives, followed
a few hours later by the
couples two adult sons.
In short order, murder,
pregnancy and apoca-
lyptic madness follow,
leading to a climax thats
sure to leave your jaw on
the floor.
I saw Mother! twice
in two days. The first
viewing left me confused
and disappointed yet
also deeply intrigued. I
couldnt make too much
sense of it, but wasnt yet
willing to dismiss it as the perspective, I enjoyed and
discombobulated mess
so many have judged it
to be. Having loved prior
Aronofski films like The fect sense, but becomes
Wrestler (2008) and
Black Swan(2010), I master of style, Aronofski
expected to like Mother! creates a claustropho-
too.
So, before I closed the
book on it for good, I
decided Id give it another
chance. I went home and
read a few things about it,
including how Aronofski
wrote Mother! as an al- filmmaker known for
legory of the most famous
story in world historythe
let will feature two show-
ings at the Peace Centers
Gunter Theatre, located in
downtown Greenville.
For tickets and more in-
formation, visit carolina-
ballet.org or call the Peace
Center at 467-3000.
| ANNUAL MOONSHINERS
REUNION SET FOR OCT. 5-7
The Plum Hollow Band
will headline a weekend
of alternative bluegrass
music Oct. 5-7 at the 25th
Annual Moonshiners Re-
union at the rustic Bar-
ney Barnwell Plum Hollow
Farm in New Prospect.
This years theme is of Greenville and from
Into the Woods I Go, to
Lose My Mind and Find My
Soul.
Eleven bands including
the Anna Leigh Band, Bill
Noonan Band, Dirty Grass
Soul, Dosheno, James Rad-
ford Band, Karen Grant
and Big Spike Hammer,
Oak Grove String Band,
South 85, Spider Farm,
and Tyler Hatley and the
Little Mountain Band will
perform.
Late night acoustic
musicians include Ber- follow. The tour culmi-
nie Swayngim, Jay Mabry
Band, K-Bob and The Ste-
gall-Phillips Duo. They will the new Greenville Tech
perform Saturday night on
the 2nd Stage.
Cabin and primitive
camping options are avail-
able. RVs and campers are
welcome.
Plum Hollow Farm is
located at 5015 Rainbow
Lake Road in New Pros-
pect.
For more information,
call 680-1803 or visit
moonshiners.com.
RADIO CONTROLLED FLY IN
SET FOR OCT. 7
Western Carolina Radio
Control (WCRC) will hold
a Radio Control Fly In on
Saturday, Oct. 7, from 9
a.m.-3 p.m. at 4079 High-
way 417 in Woodruff. the Artists Going Live an-
The event is free for
spectators, and food and
drink will be available for
purchase.
For more information,
call 770-3355 or email
marksumner93@gmail.
com.
HAUNTED FARM OPENS
IN HENDERSONVILLE
The Haunted Farm will
present It Came From Be- Smith.
neath Oct. 7-Nov. 4 in
Hendersonville.
This year will feature
a new attraction, The
Depths of Terror, a new
3,200 square foot building
full of hauntings.
The farm is open Oct. 7,
13-14, 20-21, 26-28, 30-31
and Nov. 3-4.
For more tickets and
more information, visit
www.NCHauntedFarm.
com or all 828-702-7911.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
PHOTO | COURTESY PARAMOUNT PICTURES
Jennifer Lawrence, left, and Javier Bardem star in the surreal thriller Mother!.
Genesis story of creation. latest work, its one of and nominations. Ill
Watching it the follow- the elements that makes be surprised if Moth-
ing day with a fresh new Mother! such a strange, er! receives any, as the
surreal experience. characters are little more
appreciated the film a lot Technically, it has its than symbols in the grand
more. As an allegory, the flaws. The supernatural scheme of things. And
film not only makes per- aspects are flimsy and the in this film, that scheme
character development is is rooted in the Bible,
dramatically arresting. A inferior to the directors primarily in the book of
earlier work. Oscar winner Genesis and New Testa-
Lawrence is essentially ment gospels. As allego-
bic stage for his story, reduced to the proverbial ries go, Mother! stands
relying on tight closeups, damsel in distress. Both as one of the best Ive
startling sounds and long she and Bardem are over- seen on the silver screen.
tracking shots by long- shadowed by Harris and The real shame of it all is
time cinematographer Pfeiffer, the last of whom that so few viewers will be
(Matthew Libatique). While gives her best perfor- willing to unravel all the
it seems curious that a mance in recent memory. metaphors. For those who
Over the years, Aronof- are willing, Mother! is
his use of music would skis films have garnered a riveting and rewarding
all but leave it out of his tons of acting accolades viewing experience.
UPSTATE BUS TOUR STOPS
IN GREENVILLE COUNTY
The Upstate Bus Tour
EVENT REMINDERS | Fetching Images
Mel Hammonds
Through Sept. 30
Getting to Know Your
Neighbors will stop in
Greenville County on
Reasons to Be Pretty
Through Oct. 1
Furman University
Artists Guild Gallery
of Greenville
fetchingimages
Tuesday, Oct. 10. The Playhouse photography.com
The trip will begin by 294-2125
checking out the view
from the new Topside The Mousetrap
SC WaterMedia Society
Exhibit
Pool Club that overlooks Through Oct. 1 Through Sept. 30
Falls Park and Main Street Greenville Little Theatre West Main Artists Co-Op
in Downtown Greenville. greenvillelittletheatre.org Spartanburg
Visitors will get the inside 233-6238
scoop on how local invest- Anthro / Botanical
ment and development Fun Home Elaine Quave
transformed downtown Through Oct. 1 Through Oct. 13
Greenville and what is on The Peace Center Thompson Gallery
the horizon from the City peacecenter.org Roe Art Building
467-3000 Furman University
Phil Hughes of Hughes In- www.elainequave.com
vestments. Mark Farris, of Clybourne Park 294-2995
the Greenville Area Devel- Through Oct. 8
opment Corporation, will Warehouse Theatre Lyrical Lines
also give an economic de- warehousetheatre.com Beth Regula
velopment update. Louisa Coburn
The next stops will in- Balloonacy Through Oct. 14
clude a look at the innova- Through Nov. 21 West Main Artists Co-Op
tive Feed & Seed Initiative SCCT 2nd Stage WestMainArtists.org
and a tour of West Green- SCCT Headquarters
ville, which is emerging as scchildrenstheatre.org Victoria Wyeth: My Andy
an arts and entertainment Through Oct. 22
district. Greenville County
ONGOING EXHIBITS |
Lunch and a walking Museum of Art
tour of Travelers Rest will
Colorful Lands/Terras
nates with a ride to Mil- Querencia coloridas: Art Exhibit
lenium Blvd. for a tour of Vivianne Lee Carey Through Oct. 31
Frederick Parrish Hughes Main Library
Center for Manufacturing Through Sept. 28 Greenville
Innovation and a visit to Artists Guild explore@greenvillelibrary.
the Clemson University of Spartanburg org
International Center for 527-9293
Automotive Research (CU-
ICAR).
The tour will leave from
Ten at the Top office on
Verdae Blvd. in Greenville
at 8:30 a.m. and end at 5
p.m. Space is limited to
33 people. Cost is $25, in-
cluding lunch.
For more information,
visit tenatthetop.org
events.
ARTISTS GUILD TO HOLD
ARTISTS GOING LIVE
The Artists Guild of
Spartanburg will present
nual benefit on Thursday,
Oct. 12, 6-9 p.m. at Indigo
Hall.
The event will feature
over 20 artists painting,
silent and live auctions,
great food and drink, and
a local celebrity MC.
WSPAs Christine Scar-
pelli will host. Music will
be provided by Bran-
dy Lindsey and Jamison
Proceeds benefit the Art-
ists Guild of Spartanburg.
For more information or
to purchase tickets, visit
artistsguildofspartanburg.
com or at Art Lounge, 500
E. Main Street, Spartan-
burg.
Indigo Hall is located at
190 Ezell Street in Spar-
tanburg.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 FUN AND GAMES
Modern thoughts
on the Paleo diet
DEAR DR. ROACH: Af-
ter a few months of stress
eating, I have gained a lot
of weight. People swear
that the Paleo diet would
help me lose weight and
feel better. Do you recom-
mend it? -- H.C.
ANSWER: Most diets
have good points and bad
points, and work better or
worse for different peo-
ple. The Paleo diet is no
exception. The theory be-
hind Paleo is that humans
are best adapted to the
diet that Paleolithic man
ate 10,000 or more years
ago, which was high in
meat, with relatively large
amounts of fruits and veg-
etables, and no grains or
dairy.
I disagree with the the-
ory on several points, es-
pecially that I think it is
a fundamental misunder-
standing of adaptation, in
that theres no guarantee
that evolution produces a
best adaptation, merely
one thats good enough.
Paleolithic man ate what
he had to to survive, not
necessarily what was opti-
mal for his health.
The part about the Pa-
leo diet that I do like is its
recommendation against
highly refined grains and
other processed foods. I
dont agree with the usual
recommendation to eat so
much meat. Its important
to remember that the meat
Paleolithic man ate, until
just before being eaten,
was busily running away
from him and did not have
remotely the fat content of
Soap Updates
BY DANA BLOCK
THE BOLD AND
THE BEAUTIFUL
Brooke asked Ridge to
respect her privacy after
her marriage to Bill end-
ed. As Wyatt attempted
to put together the clues
that pointed toward his
father being associated
with the Spectra fire, Ka-
tie subtly hinted that his
suspicion was correct.
Liam surprised Sally with
something that would as-
sist her with the rebuild-
ing of her offices. Brooke
became emotional when
she learned that her fam-
ily had all of her belong-
ings brought back from
Bills house. Liam gave
Wyatt some incriminating
information about their
fathers misdeeds. Ridge
not so subtly implied to
Brooke that he planned on
spending much more time
with her. Wait to See: An
obsessed woman finds a
new way to stalk her prey.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Nicole told Brady that
Eric left Salem. Later, Mar-
lena visited Eric and ques-
tioned him about his feel-
ings for Nicole. Chad and
Abigail desperately tried
to track down Dario. Bon-
nie got some major dirt on
Victor. Andre threw Chad
an unusual bachelor party.
At Abigails bachelorette
party, Kayla and Hope con-
fided in one another about
their respective relation-
ships. Justin gave Abigail
some good news. Paul was
TO YOUR
GOOD HEALTH
KEITH
ROACH, M.D.
todays supermarket meat.
The nuts and vegetables
available to modern man
are vastly different from
those available to Paleo-
lithic man, according to a
great talk from Christina
Warriner. Finally, there is
abundant evidence that
preagricultural man, from
many different societies,
had atherosclerosis in the
unlikely event he lived
into his 40s.
***
DEAR DR. ROACH: In
my late teens and early
20s, I suffered bad acne
that resulted in scarring
that is still visible now,
even though I am in my
40s. I assume it will be vis-
ible for the rest of my life.
My acne was cured when
I took Accutane. Now I
also suffer from ulcerative
colitis. Even though I cant
make a direct connection
as a side effect of Accu-
tane, the symptoms of UC
first showed shortly after I
completed my treatments
for acne.
Now that my children
are entering their teens,
is it possible for them to
avoid my fate? Are acne
problems like mine hered-
itary, or can they avoid the
PAUL DRINKWATER | NBC
Arianne Zucker stars as
Nicole on Days of Our
Lives
propositioned. The day of
the double wedding final-
ly arrived. Andre and Kate
set new ground rules for
their fake marriage. Paul
asked John and Marlena
for advice about his vows.
A mysterious figure es-
caped from Bayview. Wait
to See: Salem is rocked by
a stunning revelation.
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Ava faced a moral dilem-
ma. Franco was asked to
keep a secret. Griffin grew
frustrated with Valentin
but later made his inten-
tions known. Nelle found
Michaels gesture unnerv-
ing. Carly could not help
herself. Sonny had a task
for Brick. Franco confid-
ed in Scott. Maxie put Na-
thans mind at ease. Carly
had mixed feelings. Bobbie
extended an olive branch.
Nelle and Michael had a
celebration. Nathan com-
THE GREER CITIZEN B7
problems I experienced
with proper hygiene? --
B.B.
ANSWER: Acne, familiar
to almost all teenagers, is
caused mostly by the bac-
teria P. acnes, but also by
hormonal changes that af-
fect the skin oils and cells,
predisposing the skin to
bacterial growth. Hygiene
has a limited effect on
acne, with overwashing
and oily cosmetics causing
the most problems. Acne
does tend to run in fami-
lies, so your children are
more likely to have worse
acne than usual.
The association of ulcer-
ative colitis, a type of in-
flammatory bowel disease,
with isotretinoin (Accu-
tane) is intensely debated,
with the most recent data
and the opinion of profes-
sional groups generally
that isotretinoin probably
does not cause IBD. While
I can understand why you
might wish to avoid it, it
remains the most effec-
tive treatment, and is still
worth considering if other
options fail.
Dr. Roach regrets that
he is unable to answer in-
dividual letters, but will
incorporate them in the
column whenever possi-
ble. Readers may email
questions to ToYourGood-
Health@med.cornell.edu.
To view and order health
pamphlets, visit www.rb-
mamall.com, or write to
Good Health, 628 Virginia
Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.
forted Amy. Anna wasnt
convinced about a case.
Carly and Michael were at
odds. Nelle was ambushed.
Sam checked in with Mon-
ica. Liz received some
good news. Ava dreamed
of Griffin. Liz had trouble
explaining herself. Franco
was ready for a fresh start.
Sam raised her concerns.
Dillon felt threatened.
Wait to See: A former foe
of Nikolass resurfaces.
THE YOUNG AND
THE RESTLESS
A prostitute named Na-
talia had news that Crystal
was sent away by the traf-
fickers. At Brash & Sassy,
Billy arrived with a flash
drive containing Jabots
R&D files that he down-
|
loaded from Phyllis lap-
top. Victoria told Billy that THE SPATS by Jeff Pickering
she believed Phyllis was
working with Jack to sab-
otage their company. Dina
covered for Graham and
accepted responsibility
when Jack confronted her
about the pictures. Victor
offered Victoria a line of
skincare products that he
secretly developed. Zack
felt it was too soon for
Crystal to return to Ge-
noa City. Natalia swiped
|
Alices cellphone and sent
Tessa a text about Crystal. RFD by Mike Marland
Lily admitted to Cane that
although she still loved
him, she wasnt sure she
could make their marriage
work. Wait to See: Sharon
cuts a deal with Alice.
(c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
AMBER WAVES by Dave T. Phipps |
OUT ON A LIMB by Gary Kopervas |
 Our Schools
The Greer Citizen

B8 THE GREER CITIZEN  WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

School |
hosting the annual Wash-
GMC TO ADMINISTER DISTRICT FIVE ington Center Challenge
PSAT OCT. 11 Day (WCCD) Friday, Sept.

News
GREENVILLE COUNTY|
MCABEE IS NATIONAL
MERIT SEMIFINALIST
Carson McAbee, of
Greer, has been named as
one of 47 upstate students
who qualified for semifi-
nalist of the National Mer-
it Scholarship. Carson is a
senior at St. Josephs Cath-
olic School.
About 1.6 million stu-
dents in 22,000 high
schools competed by tak-
ing thePreliminary SAT/
National Merit Scholarship
Qualifying Test in their ju-
nior year.
PHOTO | SUBMITTED The local studentsare
among 16,000 semifinal-
ists nationwide, accord-
Riverside High students Hailey Phillips, Bella Muntean and ing to the National Merit
Isaiah Bailey, left to right, are sharing their personal cancer Scholarship Corporation.
battles in support of the schools fundraising project for Fewer than 1 percent of
GHS BiLo Charity Childrens Cancer Center. the nation's high school
seniors achieve the hon-
or. The semifinalists have
Greer Middle College
Charter High will adminis-
ter the PSAT to all sopho-
mores on Wednesday, Oct.
11.
Juniors may sign up to
take the test for $15.
MT. VIEW ACCEPTING ITEMS
FOR CANCER AWARENESS
Mountain View Elemen-
tary is recognizing Child-
hood Cancer Awareness
month during September.
The school will be col-
lecting items that will be
donated to Happy Wheels
and the Skyla Strong Foun-
dation.
Donation boxes are lo-
cated in the atrium.
GMC COLLECTING ITEMS
FOR CANCER CHARITIES
Greer Middle College
Charter High is support-
ing Childhood Cancer
Awareness Month during
September in honor of the
schools own cancer survi-
vor, Hannah Leonhardt.
GMC will hold a weekly
drive to collect items for
teenagers for Child Life at
BERRY SHOALS COLLECTING 29, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
FOR HURRICANE RELIEF on the BJU campus.
Berry Shoals Intermedi- This Special Olympics
ate Beta Club is holding event is the culmination
a Hurricane Relief Project of an eight-week period
through September.
Donations of towels,
called the Motor Activities
Training Program (MATP).
clothing and bedding will Over 100 athletes from
be given to The Salvation Washington Center School
Army to support hurri- will come to the Davis
cane victims of Harvey Field House to perform a
and Irma. Monetary dona- physical activity they have
tions will also be accepted learned and practiced at
for The Red Cross. school.
The opening ceremonies
BYRNES ALUMNI TO JOIN will begin at 10 a.m. and
REBEL REGIMENT will feature the Parade of
The Byrnes High Alumni Athletes, the Special Olym-
Band will join the current pics Oath and the Lighting
Rebel Regiment during the of the Flame of Hope.
home game against Dor- The event will also fea-
man on Friday, Oct. 27. ture an Olympic Town
Two practices will be with carnival games and
held in the Byrnes band prizes as well as a music
room on Tuesday, Oct. tent and face-painting tent
3, and Thursday, Oct. 26, for students to be able to
from 7-8 p.m. entertain and engage the
For more information, athletes.
join the Byrnes Alumni
Band group on facebook NGU GRAD SCHOOL
or email CT Bradley at ct- TO HOLD BLOOD DRIVE
brade@g.clemson.edu. North Greenville Univer-
sity Graduate Schools PA
Medicine Program is part-

Riverside asking an opportunity to contin-

ue in the competition for
some 7,500 National Merit
Scholarships worth more
the Greenville Bi-Lo Chari-
ties Childrens Cancer. The
new items will go to teen
patients.
HIGHER EDUCATION |
BJU HOSTS WASHINGTON
nering with the American
Red Cross to host a blood
drive on Thursday, Oct.
12, at the school in Greer.

fans to go gold than $32million that will

be offered next spring.
Finalists will be named
in February.
A box will be available in
the school lobby to collect
donations.
CENTER CHALLENGE DAY
Bob Jones University, in
conjunction with Green-
ville County Recreation, is
For more information or
to sign up, email Jessica
Hatcher at hatcher9660@
ngu.edu.

for Homecoming
Raising funds
for cancer
charity
Riverside High hopes to
fill its stadium stands with
gold as it celebrates home-
coming in a special way
this Friday night.
The school is asking
fans to wear the signature
color in support of its first
fundraiser for Childhood
Cancer charitiesa cause
personally affecting three
of its students, who are
sharing their experiences
as part of the school- and
community-wide effort.
Bella Muntean is a
14-year-old freshman
battling Osteosarcoma, a
rare form of bone cancer.
Muntean is currently un-
dergoing treatment and
responding well.
She will be delivering an-
gel pillowcases filled with
gifts and items for kids
with cancer to Greenville
Hospital System (GHS)
through her charity, An-
gels of Hope, to encourage
kids like her who are bat-
tling this disease.
I want to show families
that we care and give them
hope to never give up be-
cause we are fighting right
alongside of them, said
Muntean, who is a mem-
ber of the freshman home-
coming court.
Isaiah Bailey, a sopho-
more at RHS, was diag-
nosed with a rare type of
Osteosarcoma in August
2012. After major surgery
to remove the tumor and
two ribs, Bailey is doing
well. He is a corner on the
varsity football team and
a member of the track
team. He often shares his
cancer story at GHS events
in order to help promote
support for the Children's
Cancer Center.
For (this) to be hap-
pening at my school feels
amazing, Bailey said. If
this could spread farther
than just a high school
and become a nationwide
thing it would make wish-
es come true and help
spread the word on how
important it is to raise
money for childhood can-
cer research.
Junior Hailey Phillips
was diagnosed with Stage
1 Ovarian Cancer on Jan-
uary 9, 2017. It is very
rare for a child/teenager
to have this type of can-
cer. Phillips had surgery in
January to remove the tu-
mor. She has participated
on the RHS Varsity Soft-
ball Team, JV Cheer Squad
and the RHS Medical War-
riors Group. Most recent
scans in June showed no
new cancer. She attended
GHSs Teen Camp Courage
this summer.
Since I was diagnosed
this year, I have found
out that there is very lit-
tle funding for pediatric
cancer studies and finan-
cially for patient/families
that are affected. My pur-
pose is to share with many
that we need to raise more
awareness for us...My
family considers River-
side High and all pediatric
cancer families as family!
Bella, Isaiah, and I are very
fortunate that we attend a
school with students and
parents that care, Phillips
said.
To show support for
these students as well as
other local teens fight-
ing cancer, Riverside will
be selling t-shirts for $15
during Fridays game
against Mauldin. Cheer-
leaders will also be mak-
ing their way through the
stands collecting money.
All proceeds will go to-
ward the teen program at
the GHS BiLo Charity Chil-
drens Cancer Center.

State Award Winner

Thirteen Years Running

FREE
PARKING
Vendor Space Available
(864) 582-7042

piedmontinterstatefair.com

OctObER 9 - 15
SPARtANbuRG FAIRGROuNdS