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Epting video
surfaces online
NGU
officials
react
BY BILLY CANNADA
EDITOR
MANDY FERGUSON | THE GREER CITIZEN
Family members, classmates and fans gatherd at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport last Thursday to welcome
home the Little League World Series team from Taylors.
A heros welcome
Northwood returns to big league reception

BY BILLY CANNADA
EDITOR
This is amazing.
Dozens of friends, family members and fans

gathered at GreenvilleSpartanburg International
Airport (GSP) last Thursday afternoon to welcome
home the Northwood Majors baseball team, which
recently returned from a
Little League World Series
appearance.
Northwood represented
the Southeast region and
went 1-2 in Williamsport,
becoming the first team
from South Carolina to
win a game at the event.
It was incredible. It was
a lot more than we expected, head coach Kevin
Tumblin said of the welcoming his team received.
I know theyre happy to
When we walked up,

I was like, whoa.
I didnt think there
was going to be that
many people.
Greer to launch
domestic
violence court
BY KENNETH COLLINS MAPLE
STAFF WRITER
Terrence Gist
Northwood center fielder, pitcher

be home because weve
been gone for so long,
but to come home to this
crowd and this communityits amazing.
Terrence Gist, one of the
teams star players, could
not wipe the smile off his
face as he and his team-
Actions of Dr. Jimmy

Epting are being called
into question after a YouTube video surfaced last
week. The video appears
to show the former North
Greenville University president and a female being
confronted inside a home.
The video was posted
on YouTube on Wednesday, Aug. 26, and reached
more than 30,000 views
before it was eventually
removed. It begins with an
unidentified man stating,
Terrence Gist signed plenty of autographs after getting off

the plane at GSP.
mates signed autographs
at the airports baggage
claim.
This is amazing, he
said. When we walked up,
I was like, whoa. I didnt

think there was going to
be that many people. I was
so nervous. It was like evSEE WELCOME | A9
It might be a bad day,

then walking toward a private home.
As he enters the home,
he approaches someone
he calls dad (Epting).
Epting greets the videographer, but the man pushes past him, asking, What
are you doing?
The man proceeds into a
bathroom, where he finds
a woman. He asks the two
(Epting and the female)
What are yall doing?
The man states, Its
over dad and informs the
two that hes got them on
video.
The video was datestamped Oct. 30, 2014.
University officials announced earlier this year
that Epting would be stepping down as president
of North Greenville, citing
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A new domestic violence

court will debut in Greer
on Oct. 8, according to city
officials.
This is an idea I have
been playing with for the
last several years, but we
just were not at the point
where we were ready for
this type of specialized
court here, said Greer
Court
Administrator
Kirsten Pressley before announcing the news at a recent city council meeting.
Pressley said the citys
Victims Advocate, Meghan

Weibel, and Lt. Eric Pressley of the citys Criminal
Investigations
Division
recently came to her with
the same idea, however.
I was so excited because there was no trying
to convince anybody this
was a great idea, Kirsten
said. We knew it was. It
was the right time.
The court administrator
said they initially wanted
to move forward with the
court, but in order for a
prosecutor to come up
from Columbia, they had
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Greer Farmers Market to open next Thursday

BY WILLIAM BUCHHEIT
STAFF WRITER
Cristy Ray saw a need in
the Greer community and
did something to fill it.
On Thursday, Sept. 10,
she is launching a farmers
market in the citys downtown, and she chose the
location for a reason.
Greer needed one, she
said. You had the big
farmers market in Greenville, you have another
in Travelers Rest. Hub
City started a good one in
Spartanburg. They all kind
of took off. But there was
nothing between the three.
It was like a desert and I
just thought it would be
pretty successful here.
Ray, a 10-year resident
of Taylors and mother
of four (all of whom she
homeschools), says she
thought up the idea of
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about a year-and-a-half
ago. In the months since,
shes worked together
with Kyle Mensing of Greer
Development to make her
plan a reality.
Ray said she initially set
2016 as her goal date, but
Mensing convinced her
there was no reason to
wait.
They chose Thursdays
so that the Greer market
wouldnt conflict with the
bigger markets on Saturday or even Inmans on
Friday. So far, Ray has 19
vendors lined up for the
first Thursday, including
nearby farmers and local
shops like the Chocolate
Toad, Carolina Vine and
The Shops on Trade.
Ray said, while other
markets often charge vendors top dollar to participate, shes charging each
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Im not going to be in
the business of making
money on vendors, she
explained. Id like to see
the vendors have success. Ive enjoyed meeting all the people. I think
that, in and of itself, has
been a reward meeting
people and talking with
people. I hope its a success, not for myself but
really for the vendors,
because Im sure its hard
being a farmer.
The Greer Farmers
Market will he held in the
parking lot at Main Street
and Poinsett (across from
BB&T) from 4-7 p.m. each
Thursday through the
end of October. For more
information, check out
Greer Farmers Markets
Facebook page or log
onto greerfarmersmarket.com.
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WILLIAM BUCHHEIT | THE GREER CITIZEN
Cristy Ray is starting a Farmers Market in downtown Greer, which will run from 4-7 p.m.
each Thursday through the end of October.
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THURSDAY, SEPT. 3
THE TAYLORS LIONS Club
meets at 7 p.m. at the Clubhouse, 500 East Main St.,
Taylors. Call Jerry 420-0422.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 5
FOOD PANTRY DEVOTIONAL 9:30 -10 a.m. at Calvary
Christian Fellowship, 2455
Locust Hill Road, Taylors. Limited supplies available. First
come, first serve basis.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 6
THE NEVER ALONE Group
of Narcotics Anonymous
meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Greer
Recreational Center, 226
Oakland Ave.
MONDAY, SEPT. 7
BARBERSHOP HARMONY
CHAPTER meet at 7:30 p.m.
at Memorial United Methodist Church, 201 N. Main
St., Greer. Call Richard at
384-8093.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 8
THE NEVER ALONE group
candlelight meeting at 7:30
p.m. at the Greer Recreational
Center,226 Oakland Ave.
THE ROTARY CLUB of Greater Greer meet at 7:15 a.m.
at Krumms on a Plate, 3318
Brushy Creek Road. Guests
welcome. Call 630-3988.
GRACE PLACE in Greer
holds its clothing closet
from 6-8 p.m. at Grace Place,
407 Ridgewood Drive. I.D.
required.
THE GREER DAY Lions Club
meets at noon at Mutts BBQ,,
101 West Road. Call Caroline
at 848-5355.
GAP CREEK SINGERS
rehearse from 7-8:30 p.m.
at The Church of the Good
Shepherd, 200 Jason St.,
Greer. For further information or to schedule a performance contact Wesley Welsh
at 877-5955.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 9
GRACE PLACE in Greer will
have its clothing closet open
from 6-8 p.m. Grace Place is
located at 407 Ridgewood
Drive. I.D. required.
MTCC TOUR HELD at the
MTCC, at 84 Groce Road,
Lyman, at 10 a.m. Potential
volunteers and interested
parties can tour the facility
and learn about programs
offered. Call 439-7760.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN Voters
of Greenville County meet at
1 p.m. at University Center,
McAlister Square, 225 S.
Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville. Ages 18 and older, men
and women, are invited. Visit
the information monitor at
University Center for the
room number.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 10
KIWANIS CLUB AT 6:30 p.m.
at Laurendas Family Restaurant. Call Charmaine Helfrich
at 349-1707.
TRADITIONAL RUG HOOKING guild meet at Spalding
Farm Clubhouse off Highway
14 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Contact Betsy McLeod at
270-1164 or email Patty Yoder
at scupstatehooking@gmail.
com
SATURDAY, SEPT. 12
GRACE PLACE in Greer will
have its mini-mall open from
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Grace Place
is located at 407 Ridgewood
Drive. I.D. required.
FOOD PANTRY DEVOTIONAL 9:30 -10 a.m. at Calvary
Christian Fellowship, 2455
Locust Hill Road, Taylors. Limited supplies available. First
come, first serve basis.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 13
THE NEVER ALONE Group
of Narcotics Anonymous
meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Greer
Recreational Center, 226
Oakland Ave.
Calendar deadline is
noon on Tuesdays. All listings are subject to editing
and/or omission due to
space constraints. Please
submit information and
updates about area events,
meetings, etc. to Amanda
Irwin at 877-2076 or airwin@greercitizen.com or
by mail to The Greer Citizen P.O. Box 70 Greer, SC
29652.
bring well-filled food baskets and drinks.
JAM FOR CARE BENEFIT IS

SCHEDULED FOR OCT. 13
On Tuesday, from 6-8:30

p.m. on Oct. 13 is Jam for
Care at Wild Wing Cafe in
downtown Spartanburg.
The fundraiser benefits
HIV prevention programs
of Piedmont Care Inc.
Tickets are $35 in advance or at the door sponsorships available. Event
performers include Teresa
DeGeer, Scott Williams,
Melinda Moretz, Joe Boscia, Ray Dunleavy, Matt
Roper, David Rice, Henry
Stein and Catherine and
Dirk Schlingmann.
For more information
call 582-7773.
WALKING, CYCLING
WORKSHOP IS THURSDAY
Public input is sought

as the City of Greer works
to complete and implement a downtown walking
and bicycling master plan.
The Parks and Recreation
Department will have a
workshop and presentation Sept. 3 at the Cannon
Centre. The workshop will
be open from 5:30- 7:30;
the presentation will be at
6 p.m.
The city of Greer has
partnered with Alta Planning + Design of Greenville
on a preliminary study
taking into account the
citys sidewalks, pedestrian crosswalks, existing
bike lanes, walking trails
and available parks and
green space. The study
will be available for review
at the workshop. Those in
attendance will receive a
free pedometer or bicycle
reflector.
Advance registration is
not required. Contact the
Parks and Recreation Department at 848-2190 for
more information.
BREAST CANCER PATIENT

SUPPORT FUNDRAISER SET
GREER RELIEF HOSTS

LADIES, SAUCE EVENTS
Ladies Night with a Purpose will be on Sept. 3

from 6 to 8 p.m. at A Better Way for Health, 916 W.
Poinsett St., in Greer. The
evening benefits Greer Relief. Ladies are asked to
bring canned goods.
Volunteers are needed
from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. to
set up, help vendors and
clean up.
Sauce for Relief will also
be happening on Sept. 9
from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. at
John Knox Presbyterian
Church, 35 Shannon Dr.
in Greenville. The event is
held for Greer Relief.
Volunteers are needed
from 4 to 7 p.m. to help
with cooking preparation,
serving dinner and clean
up.
DAVIS TO SPEAK AT FIRST

FRIDAY LUNCHEON
Dr. Elizabeth Davis, of

Furman University, will be
the keynote speaker at the
Greater Greer Chamber
of Commerce First Friday
Luncheon on Sept. 4, from
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Greer
City Hall.
Cost is $10 for members,
$15 for nonmembers. To
register, visit greerchamber.com.
MAKE GREER GREAT

GRANTS AVAILABLE
The Partnership for Tomorrow has announced a

new Make Greer Great
reimbursement grant program designed for anyone
in the Greater Greer community that has an idea
or project to enhance the
Greer area.
Those interested in applying may visit www.
greerchamber.com for an
online application.
BLOOD DRIVE
1SPARK! FESTIVAL
Chapman Cultural Center will host a blood drive

at its 2015 1Spark! Festival Saturday, Sept. 5 from
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The public is encouraged to attend the arts
and
innovation-themed
festival and to give blood.
Blood will be drawn from
The Blood Connection of
Spartanburg.
To donate you must be
at least 17 years (or 16
with parental permission),
weigh 100 pounds and be
in good health.
Its coming down

Demolition recently began at the old Allen Bennett Hospital building, located on
Wade Hampton Boulevard in Greer. Cost is expected to remain under $1 million for the
project.
The
second
annual
1Spark! Festival allows the
cultural arts and the entrepreneur communities
in Spartanburg to come together to showcase to the
public how creativity fuels
business.
It is a free event that
will include arts and entrepreneurs
displaying
their work, food, drink,
childrens activites and
creative challenges.
This year, six internationally recognized chalk
artists will create 2D and
3D works of art in Chapmans parking lot.
For more info, call (864)
542-ARTS.
The theatre department

at the university will peform Robert Harlings
comedy for their 2015
season.
Performances will be
on Sept. 10-12 and 17-19
beginning at 7:30 p.m. at
Billingsley Theatre.
Tickets are $12 for adults
and $5 for students.
MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH

SCHOOL REUNION SEPT. 12
A Mountain View High

School Reunion will be
held on Saturday, Sept. 12,
at Mountain View Elementary School, 6350 Mountain View Road, Taylors.
Registration will be at
5:30 p.m., and the meal
will follow in the cafeteria.
All former students,
friends and teachers are
invited. Paper products
will be furnished. Please
GIRL SCOUT MEETINGS

DISCUSS ORGANIZATION
The Girl Scouts of South

Carolina will share details
about joining the worlds
largest and most successful leadership development organization in the
world serving girls. The
meetings will take place
from late August into early September.
For more information,
call Penny Gill, Community Development Manager,
770-1236 or 516-3608.
The
German-American Club Stammtisch will
meet on Sept. 4 starting
at 6 p.m. The meeting will
take place at Monterreys
Mexican Restaurant at 149
Fernwood Dr. in Spartanburg.
call 582-7700.
NEWCOMERS CLUB
UPCOMING MEETING
The Newcomers Club of

Spartanburg will meet on
Sept. 8 at St. Francis Anglican Church on 601 Webber
Road in Spartanburg.
The meeting is open to
the public and will begin
at 9:30 a.m.
contact Marlies Welsch at
590-9230 or marlies.welsch@gmail.com.
MEETING SET TO DISCUSS

HWY. 101 INTERSECTION
A public information
meeting is scheduled for
Sept. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m.
at the Greer High School
cafeteria located at 3000
East Gap Creek Rd.
The purpose of the
meeting is to discuss the
proposed project to the
intersection at S.C. 101
and N. McElhaney Road.
The meeting will be informal, with concept plans
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Time will be allotted for
attendees to review and
comment on the proposed
concept plans.
Breast cancer patient

support organization, The
Tyanna Foundation will
hold BreastFest, its flagship fundraising event,
for the first time in South
Carolina, on Saturday, Oct.
24 at Quest Brewing Company (55 Airview Drive)
from 3 to 8 p.m.
Tickets go on sale in
August and will range
from $40 in advance to
$60 at the door. The cost
includes admission, craft
beer, wine and soft drinks,
food and live music.
The
family-friendly
event also will have activities just for kids, such as
face painting, crafts and
games. The event will benefit the Greenville Health
System and will help to
provide free breast screenings to women.
contact Cate Tyson at 3634977 or BreastFestGreenville@gmail.com
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SUNDAY, SEPT. 6 6 P.M.
Greer City Amphitheater
Everyone is welcome to come
and worship with us!
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Q: My wife and I moved
to Washington, D.C.,
about a year ago, and
wed like to put our old
place in North Carolina
that weve been renting
on the market. Well be
asking around $140,000
for it, so do you think we
should consider professionally staging the
home?
DR: It would make a lot
of sense if you were talking about a million-dollar
house, but with a less expensive home like that Id
just make sure its really
clean and neat and nice
especially the front area
with the sidewalk and
bushes. Were talking curb
appeal here. Make sure
the front door, trim and
porch area are all cleaned
or painted, too. All this is
like a first impression on
a job interview.
There shouldnt be any
bad smells in the house,
and everything inside
should be crisp and clean
as well. You can stage
it yourself with a few
pieces of nice furniture
and such, if you have it
available. And try this old
realtors trick to make
things a bit more homey:
Put few drops of vanilla
extract on an eye of the
stove while its heated.
It will make the whole
house smell like youve
been baking cookies.
But no, I wouldnt
pay to stage a $140,000
house.
Going
to extremes
is unhealthy
Q: Ive heard you talk
about extreme spenders
and extreme savers. Exactly what do these terms
mean?
DR: Some people have
a tendency to live in the
moment, while others
think more about the
future. Financially speaking, those who live in the
moment tend to be spenders, while the other type
tends to be savers. When
you take these kinds of
behaviors to unhealthy
extents, you have extreme
spenders or extreme savers. Either one can be an
unhealthy thing.
Extreme spenders may
need to slow down, grow
up and learn the value
of money by living on a
budget, setting savings
goals and working to
meet these goals. Extreme
savers often operate out
of fear and uncertainty.
In some cases, they may
have an even worse spirit
in their lives greed.
They have to learn that
its okay to have a little
fun spending and to give
generously.
When it comes down
to it, there are only three
uses for money: spending, saving and giving.
You have to do some of
all three in order to have
a truly happy and healthy
life!
Resolution reached
in Duncan PD lawsuit
STAFF WRITER
A wrongful death suit
against the Duncan Police
Department was resolved
last Tuesday, Aug. 25.
The
Duncan
Police
Departments insurance
company will cover a
$700,000 settlement in a
lawsuit filed by the father
of a woman who was shot
and killed by an officer in
March of last year.
Rebecca Lynn Oliver was
killed on March 4 following an incident in which
Oliver climbed into an officers patrol car and put
the car into drive. At the
time, then Duncan Police
Chief Ryan Cothran said
a male, later identified
as 27-year-old John Allen
Rockwood, fled on foot behind Value Place on South
Main Street, ignoring commands by responding offi-
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Benson OctoberFAST
returns on Oct. 3
New time,
family events
added
The ninth Annual Benson OctoberFAST Classic Car Show and 5K Run
will be Saturday, Oct. 3, at
Greer First Baptist Church.
A new race time, family friendly activities, and
opportunities for free flu
shots and blood pressure
checks are all part of the
event that benefits Greer
Community
Ministries
(GCM).
Benson Automotive is
once again the title sponsor and the Classic Car
Show will feature cars from
Jim Bensons collection.
The family-friendly event
includes a 5K run, family
activities, live music from
The Sterling Price Band, a
$5 hot dog plate, free flu
checks, and a blood drive.
All proceeds benefit GCMs
four programs, which include a Food Pantry, Sharons Clothing Closet, Senior Dining and Meals on
Wheels.
We are thrilled that Jim
Benson and his team are
supporting our mission to
feed people by sponsoring this event, said Cindy
Simpler, GCM executive director. OctoberFAST is a
great way to get the whole
family involved. They can
run or walk the race together and then enjoy kidfriendly activities. Follow
that with an inexpensive
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lunch and a chance to see

some great classic cars
and it makes for a great
way to support us.
Car registration begins
at 10 a.m. in the parking
lot at Greer First Baptist
and is open to all car enthusiasts for a $15 donation. The Classic Car Show
runs from noon to 5 p.m.
and is free to the public.
Registration for the 8:30
a.m. 5K run is available
now at go-greenevents.
com. Fee is $20 and includes a shirt when participants register by Sept.
15. Packet pick up is available from 4-6 p.m. Friday,
Oct. 2, at the front steps of
Greer First Baptist Church,
201 W. Poinsett St., Greer,
and Saturday morning
beginning at 7:30 a.m.
under the tent on Miller
Street. The flat, fast course
through Greer is certified.
Cash prizes awarded to
the top three finishers and
CHURCH
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APALACHE GOLDEN
HEARTS CALENDAR
The Golden Hearts

seniors at Apalache Baptist Church are planning
a covered dish supper on
Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. in the
ABC Christian Life Center.
After the meal a music
program will be presented
by Rusty Brooks (ABC Music Director).
Senior adults from Holly
Springs Baptist Church
will join the seniors on the
Golden Hearts annual
Myrtle Beach trip from
Sept. 14-17.
The group of 33 seniors will be staying at
Springmaid Beach Resort.
Avariety of activities are
planned, including: attending the Palace Theatre
and the Alabama Theatre
shows, eating out (Cap-
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Seafood), shopping, swimming, along with Christian
fun and fellowship.
ABC seniors will go out
to eat on Sept. 24 at 6 p.m.
Destination will be announced at a later date.
CONCERT AT WHITE OAK

BAPTIST SEPT. 13
A concert from The Parsons will be performed at

White Oak Baptist Church,
located at 1805 Wade
Hampton Blvd., on Sept.
13 at 6 p.m. in Greenville.
call 244-4955.
BURNSVIEW BAPTIST
HOSTS REVIVAL
Burnsview
Baptist
Church is having revival
every Sunday morning in
the month of September
with a different speaker
each Sunday.
The church is located
at 9690 Reidville Road in
Greer.
call 879-4006.
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through difficult situations.

We have programs in
place now that law enforcement didnt have
years ago to assist officers
when they have a traumatic experience, Long said.
Long said Duncan was
represented by Jim Jolly
of Logan Jolly and Smith
in Anderson.
Olivers father, John
Oliver, said he is satisfied
with the outcome, according to his attorney, Ryan
Langley.
Well he didnt go into it
with a monetary amount
in mind, Langley said.
He went into it wanting to
increase awareness on the
topic of excessive force. I
think hes satisfied that
this resolution has done
that.
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When Lane returned to
his vehicle to pursue Rockwood, he found Oliver behind the wheel. The officer
fired several shots. Oliver
died at the scene.
Following the incident,
Cothran said that the officer fearing for his safety,
took action.
A prior investigation
cleared Lane of wrongdoing.
We want to move forward, Chief C.E. Long
said. I wish nothing had
happened to begin with,
like everybody else does,
but I guess if you have
stages in an event this was
the last one.
To help the department
move on, members of the
force participated in the
South Carolina Law Enforcement Assistance Program (LEAP), which assists
officers who have been
THE GREER CITIZEN
special awards to the top

three finishers in each age
category.
Beginning at 10 a.m. the
Greer Fire Department will
be on hand with their fire
truck and safe house. Kids
karaoke will take place at
the stage and fun handson activities are available
in the playground area.
Greenville Health System will offer free flu
checks from noon to 2 pm.
The Blood Connection will
be on site for blood donations from noon-3 p.m.
Sno Hut will have their
mobile truck at the event
from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. selling
shaved ice. The Sterling
Price Band will play from
noon-3 p.m.
about the event or sponsorship
opportunities,
visit gcminc.org or call
877-1937.
Traffic lights, stop signs,

turn signals, speed limits;
all are put on our roads for
a reason. We are expected
to use them for our safety
and the safety of other
drivers. The term defensive driving appears to be
a thing of the past.
Unfortunately, Ive seen
too much disregard for
that in South Carolina.
Not surprising that we
tied for the Number One
Worst State for Drivers in
2014 according to carinsurancecomparison.com,
and finished among the
10 worst states in fatality
rates (first), drunk driving
(eighth) and careless driving (fifth).
I learned early on that
we are all expected to be
defensive drivers. There
used to be an observance
of traffic rules, and not
just because there were
police parked, at any given
time: in a parking lot, on a
side road, in the middle of
the median, and very often
with a radar gun in hand.
Traffic laws should be part
of our driving habit at all
times, not just when there
is a police car within sight
making the possibility of
being pulled over and ticketed a reality.
It amazes me that so
many people disregard the
safety for themselves, as
well as others, by turning
in front of vehicles traveling 35-50 miles per hour,
not accelerating, causing
the person behind them
to slam on their brakes
to avoid rear-ending that
driver.
The oddest part of this
illogical move is that here
has, at times, been no one
behind the person they
turned in front of.
All I can do is shake
my head. Is it a lack of
patience, or a lack of being able to determine the
speed of the car coming,
not caring about driving
defensively, or possibly
all of the above? I will not
begin to make a determination of the reason, I just
know that I do not ever
want to see someone injured or killed, especially
if it is the result of this
thoughtless driving behavior.
Now that my grandchildren and their friends
are getting old enough to
drive, I add to my prayers
their safety when driving
or riding with one of their
friends, more so because
of what I see when I am
driving.
With the ability to text
comes common sense
that its not something to
do while driving. But now
I watch if oncoming cars
tires cross over into my
lane of traffic because of
texting and driving. Do
not be fooled, many people think they are the exception and can do both,
only to realize they are not
when they become the victim of a tragic event.
We were taught that it is
a privilege to be the driver
of a vehicle, not a right.
Stephanie Langston
The City of Greer Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at

6:30 p.m. on September 21, 2015 at Greer City Hall located at 301 E.
Poinsett Street on the following:
DOCKET NUMBER:
OWNER:
ADDRESS:
PARCEL ID NUMBER:
EXISTING ZONING:
REQUEST:
AN 2015-21
Linda Williams Staton
Intersection of Snow Rd. and Burns Rd.
5-35-00-062.00
Unzoned, Spartanburg County
R12, Cluster Option
DOCKET NUMBER:
OWNER:
ADDRESS:
PARCEL ID NUMBER:
EXISTING ZONING:
REQUEST:
RZ 2015-22
Ira J Handy
Oakland Ave & McKissick St. & Fuller St.
G014000406100 & G014000406000
C-2, Commercial
RM-1, Residential Multi Family
DOCKET NUMBER:
OWNER:
ADDRESS:
PARCEL ID NUMBER:
EXISTING ZONING:
REQUEST:
RZ 2015-23
Leon Hix Real Estate LLC
100 Oakland Ave
G014000402901
C-2, Commercial
R7.5, Residential Single Family
DOCKET NUMBER:
OWNER:
ADDRESS:
PARCEL ID NUMBER:
EXISTING ZONING:
REQUEST:
RZ 2015-24
Alicia V. Drummond
103 Forest St
G014000402900
C-2, Commercial
DOCKET NUMBER:
OWNER:
ADDRESS:
PARCEL ID NUMBER:
EXISTING ZONING:
REQUEST:
RZ 2015-25
Carmelita G. Foster
107 Forest St
G014000402800
C-2, Commercial
DOCKET NUMBER:
OWNER:
ADDRESS:
PARCEL ID NUMBER:
EXISTING ZONING:
REQUEST:
RZ 2015-26
Calvery Baptist Church
108 Forest St
G014000307600
C-2, Commercial
Documents related to the requests are available for public inspection

in the Planning and Zoning Office located at 301 E. Poinsett Street.
OPINION
The Greer Citizen
A4 THE GREER CITIZEN
Back at the ranch
s my friend, Robbie, pointed out

during my 10 day jaunt to Los
Angeles, this was one of the very
few times in life I could appropriately
use the phrase, Meanwhile, back at the
ranch... without being decried as a complete literary hack.
Because there were a few, nay, endless, check-ins, back at the ranch, in the
form of texts to Paul while I was away:
Did you get Bonnies meds?
Are you giving her the vegetable pure
over her dinner?
Does Forrest miss me?
Paul, used to playing second fiddle (or
third, or even failing to show up at all at
the orchestra) to the horses and dogs,
never pointed out I had omitted asking
how he might be (I figured he was replying, therefore, alive) and calmly wrote
back, Theyre fine, theyre all fine.
He did, however, make the agonizing
mistake of adding, Bonnie is missing
you and seems a little depressed, which
led to a flurry of angst ridden volleys:
with her heart condition, depression
could send her spiraling down! and
youve got to give her tons of extra affection! Not to mention, Im going to
call an animal communicator to send her
good energy!
IM JUST
SAYING
PAM STONE
Because this was my biggest fear. At
14, with both heart and kidney issues
responding, at present, very well to her
medications and the herbal and nutritional supplements we give her, not to
mention canine hydrotherapy, (warm
and cold water applied to affected areas
to stimulate blood flow, with its oxygen
and nutrients and all those goodies to
aid healing) I was most reluctant and,
frankly, dreading, leaving Bonnie for 10
days should something awful happen.
And so the texts continued albeit now
with short videos, from Paul, attached,
as I accused him of not telling me the
full truth after dropping the depression
bombshell, trying perhaps to protect me
as I was supposed to bring the funny to
the pilot I was filming. Like the parent
of a kidnapping victim, demanding to
see proof that their child was still alive,
I watched clips of Paul holding both a
bemused Bonnie on the couch along
with a copy of that days newspaper to

substantiate his claim, clips of Bonnie
standing on the back deck, barking at
something in the woods and another one
of her leaping down the front steps and
disappearing around the corner of the
house.
All of these eased my own heart, considerably, and I subjected all and sundry,
from fellow cast members to the waiter
at the sushi restaurant, to watch and feel
the same warmth and relief I did. Look,
I showed Phillip, taking his attention
away from his other tables, Isnt she
adorable? Look how shes scarfing up
that sweet potato!
Will there be anything else, Miss?
asked Phillip, hopefully.
No, unless you want to see this one of
her curled up on her little binky...
Ill bring you your check, then. he
said, over his shoulder as he darted
away.
You can only imagine my anticipation upon seeing my beloved terrier as
I counted down the days and squirmed
both in my plane seat, purchasing wi-fi
just to send, Tell her Im on my way!
and in the back of the uber SUV that
delivered me home that evening. Holding
my finger to my lips to Paul, who was
behind the kitchen island making the

dogs dinner, I tiptoed in, grateful for
their collective deafness, crouched down
and waited for Bonnie to spot me. She
did, trotted over, all a-wiggle, greeting
me with a wet snout on my cheek, then
promptly turned her attention back to
Paul and her proposed dinner.
Deflated, I grumbled, Well, that wasnt
much of a greeting.
You know dogs, said Paul, its
always about food. Theyd both leave us
in a New York second for a stranger with
an eclair.
Bonnie made it up to me afterwards,
by plastering her plump body against
my thigh as we watched the news and
shadowing my every move, including
curling against in my chest when we all
turned in. Paul had mowed the fields
and weeded the rose beds at the farm
and my student, Edith, ran the barn
beautifully, leaving everything immaculate and in order.
Despite jet lag and being a bit bleary
eyed the following morning at six, I
made my way to the barn to feed the
horses and muck out the stalls. I gave
Forrest a hug, peered up at the shell
pink sky, sighing at the beauty of it all...
And so, the ranch was saved!
REFLECTIONS
FROM THE
MAPLE TREE
RICK EZELL
Pastor, Greer First Baptist Church
KENNETH COLLINS MAPLE

Staff Reporter
The Supreme
Word
A walk
in the woods
And now these three remain:

faith, hope and love. But the
greatest of these is love (1
Corinthians 13:13 NIV).
once attended a wedding

that was formal in pomp and
circumstance, resplendent in
light and lace, and worshipful
in song and word. The minister
officiating had an irrepressible
sense of humor. In the middle
of this otherwise solemn occasion, he addressed the groom:
Bob, he said, its easy to love
Sally now. Shes so beautiful in
her lovely white gown. But what
will happen when you come
home from work, her hair is in
curlers, and shes just eaten a
salami sandwich?
After the laughter died
down, I began to see his point.
Love needs to be more than
warm, glowing emotions. The
cold Mondays of daily living
will quickly chill that kind of
love. In our culture love is at
best a little more than syrupy
romanticism, and at worst just
another four-letter word.
We need a new worda
different word. In the New Testament one word dominates:
agape. Agape is a word born
within the bosom of Christianity. There is no trace of it in
non-Christian writings. The biblical writers needed a word to
describe divine love that would
come to earth to seek and save
a lost humanity. They wanted
a word that moved beyond
sentimentality and expectation. They found it in the word
agape. Agape is primarily an
active interest in the well-being
of another person. It acts for
the benefit of the other. Agape
is the downward movement
of the self-giving divine love.
Agape is love beyond reason.
It is the love of God. It creates
value in what is loved. Agape
redeems humanity, thereby
indwelling persons and making
it possible for persons to love.
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Better driving, tougher

laws make SC roads safer
Were all more than familiar with the fact that
the Legislature spent yet another year failing to
make our highways safer. What we tend to forget is that all of us can make up for lawmakers
inaction.
No, we cant pave over the potholes or widen
the curvy roads or add lanes in congested areas
or realign dangerous intersections. But as much
as we need to improve the physical condition of
our deteriorating roads and bridges, the fact is
that their poor condition isnt the most dangerous thing about them.
The most dangerous thing about our highways is our drivers. The most dangerous thing
about our roads is us.
S.C. drivers have always been deadly, and this
year is on track to be the most deadly in years.
As of Thursday, 601 people had been killed on
S.C. roads 107 more than at the same time
last year. Thats an increase of 22 percent.
Youve likely seen the number of the day if
you drive on interstates around metropolitan
areas, where message boards are heralding it,
along with a simple admonition: Buckle up.
Thats because you slash your chance of being killed in a wreck in half by wearing a safety
belt. Heres another way of looking at that: Only
about 10 percent of the drivers in our state
dont wear safety belts, yet they account for
half of the automobile drivers and passengers
killed on our roads.
Conversely, your chance of causing an accident goes up three times if you drive with a
blood-alcohol level of 0.08 percent the level thats sort of illegal but not really in South
Carolina. Combine that fact with state lawmakers who never have been serious about trying
to deter drunken driving (hence the law that
looks like it prohibits driving with a 0.08 percent blood-alcohol level but doesnt really), and
its no surprise that more than half of those 601
deaths involved alcohol. Speeding and distracted driving round out the top causes of fatal, as
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well as nonfatal, wrecks.

So what all of us can do to make our highways safer even as they continue to deteriorate from lack of maintenance, even as traffic
gets increasingly congested due to insufficient
capacity is pretty simple but profoundly important: Dont drink and drive. Dont text and
drive, or do other things that distract you. Dont
speed. Wear your safety belt. Make sure the kids
are in appropriate safety seats. Wear a helmet if
youre on a motorcycle or a bicycle for that
matter, even though the chance of splattering
your unhelmeted brain all over the highway is
much lower on a bicycle.
To these, the Highway Patrol would add two
more items, particularly in the party-time days
between now and Labor Day: Call *HP or *47 if
you see someone you suspect is driving under
the influence of drugs or alcohol, and go to SCTargetZeroPlan.org and sign a pledge to refrain
from driving after drinking, driving too fast and
driving without a safety belt.
Last year, the Legislature made it illegal to text
while driving. It was already illegal to speed or
to allow distractions to interfere with your driving or to drive without a safety belt although
its not illegal to drive a motorcycle without the
equivalent of a safety belt, a helmet, and that
makes no sense.
Its also illegal to drive when youre impaired
by alcohol, but unlike the rest of our highway
laws, our DUI law was written to protect drunk
drivers from being convicted rather than to protect the rest of us from dangerous drivers.
It would be great if our Legislature would improve the physical condition of our roads. But
if the goal is to save lives, our lawmakers would
do far more good simply by removing the most
ridiculous barriers they have erected to combating and deterring drunken driving.
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early as much fun as hiking in the woods is watching other people hike who
probably should never venture
into the wilderness alone.
Thats what A Walk in the
Woods by Bill Bryson is all
about. Until now, you could
only mentally picture Bryson
and his friend Stephen Katz
wandering aimlessly along the
Appalachian Trail. Today, with
the arrival of the movie, youll
have a chance to watch their
journey. It wont actually star
Bryson; Robert Redford is taking on that role.
Likewise, Nick Nolte is playing Katz. Im not terribly sure
how I feel about this pairing; in
age at least they make Bryson
and Katz look like spunky teenagers, but maybe this will only
add to the action of two overly
ambitious men with little to no
wilderness backpacking experience deciding to take on 2,100
miles, 14 states and maybe
even more treacherous- each
other.
Now, Im not a movie critic;
in fact I probably only go to
the movies twice a year and
thats more for the Jujubees
than the flick itself. However,
if this has any of the hilarity of
the book, then itll be worth it.
After all, A Walk in the Woods
has been a favorite of mine
since I could read (actually,
thats not true if it was then
it would mean I only started
reading when I was 24, but you
know what I mean). Consider
the way Bryson describes his
feelings prior to the hike when
sees a photograph of a sleuth
of bears: It was not the size
or demeanor of the bears
that troubled me- they looked
almost comically unaggressive,
like four guys who had gotten a
Frisbee caught up in a tree- but
their numbers. Up to that point
it had not occurred to me that
bears might prowl in parties.
What on earth would I do if
four bears came into my camp?
Why, I would die, of course.
Whenever I read of Brysons
adventures, I long more for my
own experiences in the woods
to summit towering mountains,
plunge into the most invigorating mountain lakes, cower in
my tent from a famished bear
with the munchies.
Heres hoping the movie has
the same effect, well, maybe
minus the last part.
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The Greer Citizen
THE GREER CITIZEN
A5
Boost a homes curb appeal inexpensively

Curb appeal can go a
long way toward making
a home more attractive to
its inhabitants as well as
prospective buyers once
the house is put on the
market. Improving curb
appeal is a goal for many
homeowners, and while
many projects aimed at
making homes more aesthetically appealing can be
costly, there are ways for
cost-conscious homeowners to improve their properties without breaking
the bank.
Put your green thumb
to use. A well-maintained
landscape can dramatically
improve a homes curb appeal. Pay attention to the
plants, shrubs and trees
throughout your property, watering them during
periods of little rainfall
and trimming them when
necessary so your lawn
does not look like an overgrown, neglected suburban jungle. Professional
landscaping services can
help you maintain your
property, but even if your
budget does not allow for
such an expense, you can

still make sure your landscape adds to your homes
appeal by keeping a watchful eye on the property
and addressing any issues
that arise. Maintain your
lawn through the colder
months of the year as
well, making sure no one
walks on the grass when
frost has settled, as doing
so can produce dead spots
throughout the lawn.
Redo your front door.
While their eyes may initially be drawn to a wellmanicured lawn, prospective buyers will eventually
find their way to the front
door. If your door is especially old, consider replacing it. If your budget
does not allow for such
an expense, you can still
give your homes front
entrance an entirely new
look by installing some inexpensive molding around
the door before giving the
door a fresh coat of paint.
Molding around the front
door can make an entrance
more impressive, while
a new coat of paint can
make a home feel warmer

and more vibrant.
Plant flowers. Another
inexpensive way to make a
home more appealing is to
plant some colorful flowers around the property.
Line walkways with flowers native to your region,
as such plants will last
longer than exotic alternatives that may not be
capable of adapting to the
local climate. In addition
to lining walkways, hang
window boxes filled with
colorful flowers or plants
outside naked windows.
Doing so can make windows seem larger and add
some color to your homes
exterior.
Another creative way
to make use of colorful
flowers is to place a few
planters at the foot of
your driveway and painting the numbers of your
address on the planters.
This can be both effortless
and inexpensive, but it can
instantly make a home
more inviting to prospective buyers.
Spotlight certain parts
Fall sales are ideal

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Maintaining plant life on a property wont cost homeowners a lot of money, but such an
effort can add substantial curb appeal to a home.
of your property. Many
homeowners focus on improving the curb appeal of
their property during the
daytime hours, but you
can take steps to make
a home more appeal-
ing at night as well. Solar

spotlights placed around
trees and other attractive
features in your yard can
shed light on those areas
of your property youre
most proud of, even after
the sun has gone down.

Solar spotlights wont add
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are powered by the sun,
and they can make certain
accents on your property
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Fall can be an ideal time

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ideal conditions to work
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In addition, many retailers
offer consumer-friendly
sales in autumn, helping homeowners to save
money.
As early as September,
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If you want to revamp

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of year, you can find great
deals on patio furniture,
lawn mowers, perennials,
shrubs, sheds, and many
other lawn and garden
items. In addition, check
with local contractors to
see if they will offer discounts late in the season.
Tree-removal companies,
landscapers, fence installers, masons, and others
may cut prices in mid- to
late-autumn as they look
to earn a bit more money
before the arrival of winter.
COOKING APPLIANCES
Manufacturers typically
introduce new stoves,
cooktops and other cooking supplies in advance of
the holiday season. Older
models may be discounted
to make room for the new
arrivals, and you may be
able to score even bigger
savings on floor models.
Shop now for end-of-season sales that help you complete

home-improvement projects.
If renovating the kitchen
is in the works, wait until
early autumn to start appliance shopping.
PAINTING SUPPLIES
The
weekends
surrounding Labor Day and
Columbus Day are also
great times to find deals
on home improvement, as
retailers know customers
have extra time to complete projects during these
long weekends. Paint, rollers and other supplies
may be discounted on
such weekends, and you
also may find discounts
on power tools.
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If you are in the market

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Many dealerships liquidate their inventory in autumn to free up space for
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FALL HOME AND GARDEN
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Tips for heating your

home more efficiently
An accent wall is one example of a weekend project that can add extra interest to a room
at relatively low cost.
Simple weekend
renovation projects
Some home renovation
projects require the expertise of professionals,
but there also are many
ways for homeowners to
improve their homes without hiring a pro or spending too much money. The
following are a handful of
DIY renovation projects
homeowners can tackle in
a typical weekend.
Closet conversion:
Ample closet space is a big
plus for home buyers, but
upon moving into a new
home, many homeowners may find they dont
need as much closet space
as they initially thought.
Guest room walk-in closets, in particular, may
prove to be underutilized
resources. Such closets
often come with built-in
shelving, and therefore,
they make ideal spaces to
convert to mini home offices or study areas for kids.
Installing an extra shelf to
serve as a desk area for
remote working or homework stations wont take
up much of a Saturday or
Sunday afternoon, and before you know it, you will
have a fully functioning
workspace.
Accent wall: Accent
walls can liven up a room
by breaking the color pattern of the walls in the
room. Accent walls also
can be used to divert attention on a particular
design element in a room,
such as a painting or an
elaborate wall furnishing.
Painting an accent wall
wont take very long, but
such a project can give a
room an entirely new look
and feel.
Driveway: If weather
permits, repaving an asphalt driveway can be an
ideal weekend project,
especially if an existing
driveway has endured
its fair share of wear and
tear. Many driveways can
be paved anew in a single
With colder weather

right around the corner,
many homeowners are
once again giving thought
to their home heating
needs and if it is possible
to heat their homes more
efficiently.
The United States Department of Energy reports that more than half
of the energy used in a
typical home goes toward
heating and cooling costs.
With energy costs continually on the rise, many homeowners want to make
the most of their heating
systems and use the heat
in the most efficient manner possible.
A heating system is most
effective when the home is
free from drafts. Before
investing in a new furnace
or considering other drastic changes, determine if
a few simple repairs can
help your heating system
perform more efficiently.
Check around doors and
windows for drafts that
could force heating systems to work harder, and
seal any leaks you find.
This also will help in the
summer when you are
trying to keep the house
as cool as possible. Determine if cold air is infiltrating the home elsewhere,
such as from around pipes
leading to the outdoors.
Caulking or foam insulation can remedy the situation.
Adding extra insulation
in garages and attics also
can help. The DOE says if
insulation is less than R-
It is time to switch to a
programmable thermostat
to heat a home more
efficiently.
30, the home probably can
use more. If after increasing insulation your home
still feels drafty, it may require additional insulation
in the exterior walls.
Invest in a quality thermostat. Many modern
room thermostats allow
homeowners to set different temperatures for
different times of day,
and some even allow homeowners to establish a different heating schedule for
the weekends. Programmable thermostats allow
homeowners to keep their
homes cooler when unattended or during sleeping
hours. The heat can be
programmed to turn on
or increase in temperature
when residents are expected to return home after
school or work.
While homeowners are
improving heating efficiency, they should reverse
the direction of ceiling fan
blades. Having the blades

spin clockwise will draw
down the hot air that rises
to the ceiling and allow it
to better flow through the
home.
In addition to these suggestions,
homeowners
can employ these other
energy- and cost-saving
measures.
Reuse oven heat. After cooking a meal in the
oven, open the oven door
and let the residual heat
escape into the kitchen
and the rest of the house.
Note, it is not safe to heat
a home with the oven, and
the oven should be turned
off before opening the
door.
Add a little humidity.
Moist air tends to hold
heat better. Add some humidity to dry indoor air,
particularly if the relative
humidity of the home as
measured with a hygrometer is below 25 percent.
Houseplants and home
aquariums can add some
warm moisture to the air
and reduce reliance on
heat.
Limit use of exhaust
fans. After showering or
cooking, keep the exhaust
fan on for as little time as
possible so that warm air
is not drawn out of the
home.
Heating a home efficiently means reducing
drafts, programming the
thermostat and making
the most of other ways to
warm up.
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Storage and shelving:
Much like some homes
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fall short of homeowners or apartment dwellers needs. If your home
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Creative ways to recycle leaves
It is important to select the correct R-value when insulating

your home.
Signs insulation
is insufficient
Insulation serves dual
purposes in a home. In the
winter, insulation prevents
heat loss and keeps homes
comfortably warm, while
in the summer it buffers
a home from the heat and
prevent cold air from escaping.
Insulation also is one
of the most cost-effective ways to make a home
more energy-efficient.
Homeowners may recognize the importance of
insulation, but be unaware
of how to recognize when
insulation needs to be replaced or even if they have
adequate insulation in
their homes. According to
the United States Department of Energy, a qualified
home energy auditor can
check a homes insulation
as part of a whole-house
energy assessment. An
energy assessment, also
known as a home energy
audit, also helps to identify areas of the home that
are in need of air sealing.
Homeowners also can
do their own visual assessments to determine
if their homes need more
insulation. The following
are a handful of signs that
indicate you may have an
insulation deficit in your
home.
If the snow melts on
your roof but not on your

neighbors, this may be a
sign that you need more
insulation in the attic.
Melting snow means heat
is escaping from the attic
or under the eaves.
Bare spots in the attic
and insulation that does
not extend to the edge of
the roof.
Check the level of insulation in the attic. If it
is level with or falls below
the ceiling joists, an extra
layer should be installed.
If energy bills are higher than normal for the time
of year, that may be due to
a lack of insulation.
An unusually warm
second story during hot
weather also may be indicative of an insulation deficiency. Such a situation
suggests hot air is infiltrating the home through
the roof.
When adding insulation,
choose the right R-value
for your home. R-value
measures how well certain
materials, such as insulation, resist heat. The higher the R-value, the greater
the insulation. Therefore,
insulation with a higher Rvalue will perform better
than insulation with a lower rating. Colder climates
may require a higher Rvalue than warmer ones.
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renovations...
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tips to promote
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efficiency
Leaves cascading down

from trees indicate the arrival of autumn. However,
colorful and awe-inspiring
autumn leaves can be a
hazard if left to lie on the
ground too long.
Fallen leaves form a
dense insulator to protect
trees roots and prevent
competing plants from
growing.
Decomposing leaves also
provide nutrients for the
tree. But wet leaves can be
a safety hazard and leaves
left on the lawn through
the winter can pose a
threat to the grass.
The following are some
creative ways to recycle
leaves that fall from your
trees in the weeks to
come.
Mulch
Shredded leaves can

make for a great amendment to fertilizer for garden beds and even the
lawn. Leaves lying on the
grass can be mulched
into small pieces with a
mulching mower so they
dont choke the blades of
grass. Add the shredded
leaves to a compost pile or
use them to fill container
plants before adding regular potting soil.
Insulation
Collect leaves to mound

over delicate perennial
plants and shrubs. The
leaves will add more
warmth to the soil and
may help plants make it
through harsh winters.
Just remove the leaves
slowly when spring arrives
so that the soil underneath
can get the sunlight and
water it needs to thrive.
Leave some leaves in the
yard so that animals can
use them as nesting material and line their dens for
the winter.
Stuffing
Create whimsical scarecrows as part of your au-
Fallen leaves are a popular source of fall enjoyment for kids. Include them in your leaf
recycling routine or create inventive games with them.
tumn decoration scheme.
Use a few pieces of straw
around the neck and hand
areas of the scarecrow for
visual effect.
Bedding
Chicken owners can use

fallen leaves as bedding
in their chicken coops.
Dry leaves also may create more comfortable and
drier conditions for goats
and other livestock.
Decorations
Natural leaves can be

used as decorations both
inside and outside a home.
String freshly fallen leaves
together and wrap them
around a grapevine wreath
for a rustic door decoration. Leaves can be placed
in clear vases and put on
display for a cheap way to
showcase some autumn
color. Preserve favorite
leaves with a lamination machine or by sealing them between heated
sheets of waxed paper.
Cut out the leaf shapes
and use for hanging window decorations.
Recreation
Leaves have long been a

favorite for children, who
eagerly await jumping into
large piles of fallen leaves.
Fill paper bags with leaves

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front. Let kids test their
skill aiming for the targets.
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End-of-Summer
After a few months of blue skies and warm temperatures,
summer revelers will soon bid adieu to the sultry days of this
beloved season. Summer is often a season filled with vacations
and recreation, but as the warm days dwindle and work and
school commitments begin anew, there is additional work to
be done in preparation for the months ahead.
Stock up on pool equipment
Homeowners who have pools can take

advantage of end-of-season sales to purchase a few more gallons of pool chlorine
or other pool equipment. Store them after
you have winterized the pool, and you will
be ahead of the game in terms of supplies
for next year.
Plan your garden harvest
If you have a backyard garden, pick your

tomatoes and other vegetables before the
weather starts to get chilly. Herbs can be
washed and frozen in zipper-top baggies
so they can be used when cooking over
the next several months. Boil tomatoes for
sauce and freeze or jar them. Begin to
clear out residual stems and plant debris
from the garden.
Purchase spring bulbs
Buy bulbs for spring-blooming flowers

and map out where they will be planted
for beautiful flowers next year. Wait until
temperatures start to dip before planting
the bulbs, otherwise they may begin to
produce shoots prematurely.
Check the heating system
Although turning on the heat may be the

last thing youre thinking about, its a
good idea to test it and, if necessary, have
the system serviced prior to the arrival of
cold weather.
Examine the roof and chimney
Apply stain or sealant to decks to protect

wood from winters harsh weather.
Tend to deck and other repairs
Winter is a poor time to learn you have

missing roof shingles or a leak. Furthermore, ensure the chimney and venting to
the outdoors is not obstructed by abandoned animal nests.
Check your closets
Make repairs to outdoor structures now,

and theyll be more likely to survive the
harsh weather thats just over the horizon.
Apply stain or sealant to further protect
wood structures in advance of snow and
ice.
Go through clothing and remove any

items that are damaged or no longer fit,
donating them if possible. Clean out kids
closets as well, as pants that fit perfectly in
May may not fit come September.
Clean patios and furniture
Once the weather has cooled down, move

outdoor flower pots, hoses and lawn ornaments you no longer need into the shed
or garage while ensuring items needed in
fall and winter, such as rakes, snow shovels and snowblowers, are more accessible.
Scrub and hose down outdoor furniture,

cushions and living areas. Clean and dry
items before storing them for the winter,
so everything is ready to go when the
warm weather returns next year.
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How to improve indoor

air quality in winter
Homes tend to be stuffier in autumn and winter.
As temperatures outside
dip, windows are closed
and air quality inside
homes can suffer.
Poor indoor air quality
can not only be uncomfortable, causing residents to
experience headaches, dry
eyes and nasal congestion,
but also can be unhealthy.
According to the American
Lung Association, poor indoor air quality can cause
or contribute to the development of infections, lung
cancer and chronic lung
diseases, such as asthma.
Though its not feasible
or healthy to open windows when temperatures
outside dip to near or
below freezing, there are
steps everyone can take
to improve the indoor air
quality in their homes.
Add to your dcor
with plants. Plants provide
both aesthetic and practical appeal to a homes
interior. Houseplants can

clean and purify the air in
a home, helping to remove
formaldehyde,
benzene
and other toxins that can
make indoor air unhealthy
to breathe. Benzene is an
irritant that can cause dizziness, headache, nausea,
and blurred vision, among
other side effects. Formaldehyde, which is often
found in homes thanks
to its widespread use in
a range of products, can
cause watery eyes, nausea
and wheezing.
Purchase an air purifier. Air purifiers are beneficial year-round, helping
to remove allergens and
particles from a home.
High-efficiency particulate
air filters, known as HEPA
filters, are extremely effective at removing airborne
particulates from the air
inside your home.
Pay attention to pets.
Like their owners, pets
tend to spend more time
indoors during the winter.

That means more fur and
pet dander, the skin flakes
in an animals fur or hair
that can trigger allergic
reactions, is likely in your
home during the winter
than in the summer. To
combat this, bathe your
pets regularly in the winter, making sure to wash
the animals bedding in
hot water on a weekly basis as well.
Open the windows
when possible. Winter
does not typically provide many opportunities
to open the windows, but
you might get a few chances to let some fresh air in
through the windows during winter. Make the most
of these opportunities,
and when possible crack
the windows when youre
cleaning so dust and other
particles that kick up have
a path outside of your
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Weekend Outlook
Labor Day Weekend
We will see cooler temperatures and higher

rain chances for the weekend. That means
we will see an increase in our thunderstorm
chances for Saturday and Sunday. Our afternoon temperatures will return to the middle
80s this weekend. Partly sunny skies and
cooler temperatures will stay in our forecast
for the first part of next week as well. Have a
great weekend!
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Players signed autographs at the baggage claim at GSP International Airport Thursday.
Welcome: Northwood celebrates team

from page one
erybody from our school

and our friends from
Northwood.
Gist served as one of
the teams top pitchers, a
power hitter, and the go-to
center fielder.
It was awesome, he
said. After we won, we
kind of knew that we were
the first team (from South
Carolina) to do it. We went
crazy, obviously.
Lekicia Gist, Terrences
mother, said she was
proud of her son for taking advantage of what she
called a once in a lifetime
opportunity.
Its a lot of hard work
and dedication, Gists
mother said. We knew he
could do it, so we just told
him to go out there and
have fun. To see him show
the world everything hes
learned throughout his
years in little league, its
really just an honor.
Also earning some time
in the spotlight on the
worlds biggest stage was
pitcher Alex Edmondson,
who was described as one
of the best pitchers in the
tournament by ESPN commentators.
It was great getting out
there and making new
friends, Edmondson said.
It was just a lot of fun
playing on that beautiful
field.
After we won the first
game, I thought we had
the chance to go a little bit
farther than we did, but it
was fun, he said. It was
tough (to lose). We played
some good ball games.
Tumblin said he was
Wednesday
Saturday
to have more cases of domestic violence. Thats

not currently the case.
However, by contacting
the City of Simpsonville,
Greer was able to work out
a system in which the city
will get the prosecutor on
the morning at 8:30 a.m.
of each second Thursday
of the month and Simpsonville will get the prosecutor in the afternoon,
beginning at 1:30 p.m.
Megan Gresham is the
prosecutor. She has been
an assistant attorney general in the South Carolina
Attorney Generals office
since 2012. She currently travels across South
Carolina training court
officials, judges, lawyers,
police officers and others on criminal domestic
violence issues. She also
prosecutes cases involving
violence against women,
including criminal domestic violence, criminal sexual conduct, harassment
and stalking.
Judges in Greer and
Simpsonville are glad to
have her and the new
court, according to a press
release from the city.
Im excited about this
opportunity. South Carolina is second in the nation in domestic violence
deaths so were clearly not
doing something right,
said Henry J. Mims, municipal judge for the City
of Greer. Our first charge
is to make sure defendants have fair treatment.
Thats always foremost.
But we have to understand
that victims have rights
too. And its more than
just a criminal issue. The
impacts range from economic loss, the kids, the
rest of the families and
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Mandy Ferguson | The Greer Citizen
Fans of all ages were on hand to welcome home the

Northwood baseball team last Thursday.
proud of his team and his
two standout players.
Weve known them for
a long time and we knew
they were stars, Tumblin
said. They got to showcase their skills on ESPN,
so the rest of the world
knows what weve known
for a long time now.
The Southeast champs
were honored at halftime of the Riverside vs.
Eastside game last Friday

night.
We had a great summer and our kids played
hard and accomplished
more than anybody every
thought they could, Tumblin said. We got to go to
the Little League World
Series, so even though we
didnt win, it was still an
incredible journey.
Court: Expected to provide benefit

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the community in general.

If we can draft good solutions and get away from
cookie cutter solutions, we
can make a difference.
The proposal extended
by the Attorney Generals
office would result in that
office essentially taking
over the prosecution of
domestic violence cases,
whether it be from a plea,
bench trial or jury trial
standpoint, said Richard
C. Moore, chief judge for
the City of Simpsonville
It is our belief that having the resources of the
Attorney Generals office
will better enable the City
to serve its citizens and
their needs as they pertain
to this issue, by allowing a
single prosecutor to deal
only with those particular
issues in our court rather
than grouping them with
the other myriad of issues
handled by our court system and our city prosecutor on a daily basis.
Both Greer and Simpsonville will participate in
a three-month trial period
of the court.
This will benefit the entire community, Kirsten
said. In one session we
can bring together the
police officer, a specialized prosecutor, the victim advocate, the victim,

witnesses, the defendant,
the defense attorney, representatives from batterer
treatment programs, and
representatives from domestic violence shelters
who provide counseling
for the victims of domestic violence.
Earlier this year, South
Carolina lawmakers took
a tougher stance on criminal domestic violence by
passing the Domestic Violence Reform Act. The bill,
signed on June 4 by Gov.
Nikki Haley, allows for
harsher penalties based
on the number of times
an individual has been
charged with domestic violence and the severity of
the crime.
With recent statistics, it
sounds as though cities
in South Carolina are in
need of domestic violence
courts. The Washingtonbased Violence Policy
Center ranks the state second in the country among
women murdered by men.
They were formerly atop
the list.
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health issues as a reason. Epting took a sabbatical in the spring, retiring

after its completion. Epting addressed students
for the last time at the end
of April in a chapel ceremony.
Epting served at North
Greenville for 24 years.
Beverly Hawkins, chair
of North Greenville Universitys Board of Trustees released the following
statement to The Greer
Citizen on Thursday.
North Greenville Universitys leaders are expected to lead Christ-centered lives and abide by
all campus policies and
procedures. The administration and faculty on
campus today reflect our
legal, moral and ethical
expectations, the statement said. We take our
responsibilities as leaders
of a Christian institution
seriously and hold each
member of our community to the highest of standards. As an institution,
our promise is to combine
an academic environment
with a Christ-like lifestyle
and provide students with
opportunities for spiritual
growth, academic training
and Christian service. We
will continue to focus our
efforts on celebrating the
start of the academic year
with our students and ask

that we be allowed to focus on the traditions of
our campus and our bright
future as a community.
Further
clarification
on the statement was requested, but not given as
of Tuesday afternoon. On
Monday when The Greer
Citizen went to North
Greenvilles campus to
ask further questions, media representatives were
instructed to leave at the
entrance. The campus security officer, who was

posted at the entrance,
said the school was private property.
North Greenville hosted
chapel on Monday, where
members of the board
addressed students and
faculty. Dr. Randall Pannell, the universitys interim president, organized
meetings with students
this week to discuss the
matter.
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Southside Baptist Church
111 Biblebrook Dr., Greer 877-4206

Hispanic Baptist Iglesia Bautista Hispana
199 Hubert St., Greer 877-3899
Holly Springs Baptist Church
1 Wilson Ave., Greer 877-5520
Woods Chapel United Methodist Church

1288 Brown Wood Rd., Greer 879-4475
Zoar United Methodist Church
1005 Highway 357, Greer 877-0758
2094 Highway 101 North, Greer 483-2140
Suber Road Baptist Church
445 S. Suber Rd., Greer 801-0181
Taylors First Baptist Church
200 W. Main St., Taylors 244-3535
United Family Ministries
13465 E. Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer 877-3235
Victor Baptist
121 New Woodruff Rd., Greer 877-9686
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Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church
Devenger Road Presbyterian Church

1200 Devenger Rd., Greer 268-7652
Fellowship Presbyterian Church
1105 Old Spartanburg Rd., Greer 877-3267
First Presbyterian Church
100 School St., Greer 877-3612
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3500 N. Highway 14, Greer 895-1510
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1779 Pleasant Hill Rd., Greer 901-7674
900 Gap Creek Rd., Greer 329-7491
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Blessed Trinity Catholic Church
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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
Agape House
Anglican Church of St. George the Martyr

427 Batesville Rd., Simpsonville 281-0015
Bartons Memorial Pentacostal Holiness

Highway 101 North, Greer
Bethesda Temple
125 Broadus St., Greer 877-8523
Beulah Christian Fellowship Church

1017 Mauldin Rd., Greenville 283-0639
Calvary Bible Fellowship

Calvary Chapel of Greer
104 New Woodruff Rd. Greer 877-8090
Christ Fellowship
343 Hampton Rd., Greer 879-8446
Christian Heritage Church
3794 Berry Mill Rd., Greer 895-4273
3339 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors 244-0207
601 Taylors Rd., Taylors 268-0523
ONeal Church of God
Pelham Church of God of Prophecy

Praise Cathedral Church of God
3390 Brushy Creek Rd., Greer 879-4878
Good Shepherd Episcopal
Abiding Peace Ev. Lutheran Church

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 Evangelical Lutheran

400 Parker Ivey Dr., Greenville 551-0246
Highway 290, Greer 879-3291

Greer Mill Church 52 Bobo St., Greer 877-2442
Harmony Fellowship Church
Harvest Christian Church
100 Davis Avenue Greer 655-0009
Lifesong Church
12481 Greenville Highway, Lyman 439-2602
Living Way Community Church
3239 N. Highway 101, Greer 895-0544
Mountain Bridge Community Church
1400B Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer 350-1051
561 Gilliam Rd., Greer 879-7080
New Jerusalem Baptist Church
413 E. Poinsett St., Greer 968-9203
New Life Baptist Church
90 Becco Rd., Greer 895-3224
888 Ansel School Rd., Greer 877-5417
ONeal Baptist Church
3420 N. Highway 101, Greer 895-0930
Pelham First Baptist Church
2720 S. Old Highway 14, Greer 879-4032
Peoples Baptist Church
310 Victor Avenue Ext., Greer 848-0449
Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church

201 Jordan Rd., Lyman 879-2646
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
1002 S. Buncombe Rd., Greer 877-6436
174 Ebenezer Road, Greer 987-9644
Faith United Methodist Church
New Covenant Fellowship
2425 Racing Rd., Greer 848-4521
New Hope Freedom
Point of Life Church

Springwell Church
Trinity Fellowship Church
3610 Brushy Creek Rd., Greer 877-0419

1700 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville 244-6011
Grace United Methodist Church
1001 W. Poinsett St., Greer 629-3350
4000 N. Highway 101, Greer 895-2522

627 Taylor Rd., Greer 877-7015
Lee Road United Methodist Church

1377 East Lee Rd., Taylors 244-6427
Liberty Hill United Methodist Church

301 Liberty Hill Rd., Greer 968-8150
Liberty United Methodist Church
4276 Highway 414, Landrum 292-0142
Memorial United Methodist Church

201 N. Main St., Greer 877-0956
Mountain View UMC
6525 Mountain View Rd., Taylors 895-8532
Sharon United Methodist Church
1421 Reidville Sharon Rd., Greer 879-7926
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Victor United Methodist Church
2 Groveland Rd., Taylors 879-2904
218 Alexander Rd., Greer 989-0170
Highland Baptist Church
3856 N. Highway 101, Greer 895-5570
PRESBYTERIAN
St. Johns Baptist Church
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Heritage Chapel Baptist Church
911 St. Mark Rd., Taylors 848-7141
410 S. Main St., Greer 877-2672
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Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
United Anglican Fellowship

United Christian Church
105 Daniel Ave., Greer 895-3966
United House of Prayer
213 Oak St., Greer 848-0727
Upstate Friends Meeting (Quaker)

P.O. Box 83, Lyman 439-8788
Upstate Tree of Life
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The Greer Citizen
CRIME
REPORT
(Note: All information
contained in the following
blotter was taken directly
from the official incident
reports filed by the Greer
Police Department, The
Spartanburg County Sheriffs Office or The Greenville County Sheriffs Office. All suspects are to be
considered innocent until
proven guilty in the court
of law.)
CDV
Alex Graham Greer, 36,

of 11 Overbrook Dr. in
Greer has been charged
with criminal domestic
violence (first).
According to an incident
report provided by Greer
Police, an officer went to
an address on South Beverly Lane, where the subject
was said to be in a verbal
altercation with the victim. When police arrived,
they found Greer sleeping
in a van in the back yard
despite a no contact-order that had been issued
against him.
The victim stated that
Greer was out on bond for
CDV (second). Once the
subject was secured in the
back seat of a patrol car,
the victim told police that
he had entered the house
the night before and, later
on, grabbed her by the
arm while attempting to
drive away.
Greer was
convicted of CDV in October, 2013 and has been arrested twice more for the
same charge since.
HIT AND RUN
Emmanuel
Davila
Pizarro, 28, of 1102 West
Poinsett St. 37 has been
charged with hit and run.
According to a Greer Police incident report, officers responded to an auto
collision at the intersection of Brushy Creek and
South Buncombe. There,
the victim said Pizarro
had run the red light and
smashed into her car.
Both drivers moved their
vehicles to a nearby parking lot and then Pizarro
fled the scene.
Witnesses got the license
plate, however, and police
tracked it to 209 Mariner
Ct. There, officers found
Pizarro, who claimed hed
left the scene because he
cant speak English.
He was placed under arrest for leaving the scene
of an accident and not
having a valid drivers license.
the cat to a neighbor, fearing that Ochoa might kill

it. The subject was arrested and taken to Greer City
Jail for booking.
CDV
Christy Hyeshia Williams, 33, of 413 Harvey

Rd. in Greer has been
charged with criminal domestic violence (first).
report supplied by Greer
Police, officers responded
to a fight taking place in
the yard of the above address. When questioned
by police, Williams admitted to blocking the front
door and slapping the
victim in the face, even
though he too lived in the
residence. Then she went
into the house, filled two
glass cups full of bleach
and threw them at the
victim. The victim stated
that, after an earlier argument, hed returned to the
house fearing that Williams was going to destroy
his personal property.
He said hed managed to
dodge the bleach so that
it missed his face, even
though it did get on his
hat and clothes.
Williams was placed under arrest and transported
to the Greer Detention Facility.
container.
According to the incident report filed by Greer
Police, an officer was conducting stationary speed
enforcement near West
Wade Hampton and Pine
St., when he observed a
black Corvette weaving
down the road and coming to a stop right in the
middle of the street. The
officer walked over to the
car, and found the driver
slouched down in the
front seat with the engine
off. Bridwell, smelling of
alcohol and talking with
slurred speech, said that
hed run out of gas. When
he got out of his car, he
was so unsteady that he
had to use his car for balance.
After flunking a field
sobriety test, he was arrested for DUI. In the car,
police found four 24-oz
beer cans, one of which
was open and half empty.
THE GREER CITIZEN
Greer man receives 17-year

sentence for drug offenses
A Greer man received a
17-year prison sentence
and a $50,000 fine Tuesday for multiple drug offenses.
Travis O. Jones, 36,
pleaded guilty to secondoffense possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and second-offense
distribution of crack. The
charges stem from arrests
on July 25, 2013 at a Wilkie
Drive residence in Welford
and Dec. 3, 2014 at a Sunnyside Circle home in the
City of Greer. In the first
case, Jones was caught
with 5 bags of cocaine that
weighed 3.21 grams and a
digital scale. The second
arrest occurred after Jones
sold a confidential police
Kellys prison sentence

before he is eligible for
release. His prior criminal
record spans 16 years and
it includes convictions for
assault and battery of a
high and aggravated nature, assault and battery
on police, interfering with
officers, false information
to police discharging a
firearm in the city limits,
and multiple drug convictions
The tireless work of the
Spartanburg County Sheriffs Office Narcotics Unit
as well as the Greer Police
Narcotics Unit continues
to make this community a
safer place, Assistant Solicitor Eddie Hunter said.
Travis O. Jones
informant .22 grams of
crack cocaine in a recorded transaction.
Jones will serve 85 percent of Circuit Judge Keith
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POSSESSION
Dustin Lee Martin, 37, of

115 Mt. View Ave. in Greer
has been charged with
public drunkenness and
possession of narcotics
with intent to distribute.
According to the Greer
Police incident report, an
officer was dispatched to
the above address to investigate a verbal altercation between a landlord
and tenant.
When the
officer arrived, he found
Martin standing in the
driveway next to his car.
The subject was slurring
his speech and wobbly on
his feet but had no alcohol
on his breath or person.
He was arrested for public
intoxication and admitted to police that he had
taken some Roxies. He
said hed taken a handful
of the pills and that he had
more in a vitamin bottle in
a backpack in his car. The
officer found 131 30mg
Oxycodone pills in the vitamin bottle (street value
$4,500). He was transported to jail on the above
charges.
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Cornelius
Scott, 35, of 998 Mush
Creek Rd. 8 in Travelers
Rest has been charged
with interfering with a police officer.
report filed by Greer Police, an officer on routine
patrol checked the license
plate of a Chevy Impala
near the intersection of
highways 29 and 357.
When it came back that
the driver was suspended,
the officer followed Scott
into the CVS parking lot.
The subject got out of the
car but would not answer
the officers questions.
Instead, he got on his cell
phone and informed an
unknown person of his
location. Because this is
considered an officer safety issue, the policeman
grabbed his wrist.
Scott was combative and
uncooperative,
forcing
the officer to grapple him
down to the ground. Backup units arrived and Scott
was arrested and transferred to the Greer Jail.
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in Greer has been charged
with criminal domestic
violence and Ill treatment
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According to the Greer
Police incident report, officers went to the above
address to investigate a
domestic violence complaint the night before.
After a while, the victim
admitted that Ochoa, her
live-in boyfriend, had been
abusive. The victim had a
bruise on her elbow and
two others on her body.
She said that the subject
had inflicted them during an argument over him
hurting her cat. She gave
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CPW seeking
public input
on fluoride
At Sept. 9
meeting at
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STAFF WRITER
Greers Commission of
Public Works (CPW) is still
seeking the input of the
public concerning fluoride
in the drinking water.
Commissioners
and
managers at CPW have met
twice at the Cannon Center with the public to hear
what they have to say concerning fluoride. Another
meeting is scheduled for
Sept. 9 at Blue Ridge High.
Greer CPW has been adding fluoride to their water
since 1975, though state
or federal law does not require drinking water with
fluoride. Within South
Carolina, the cities with
larger water systems do
add fluoride while smaller, rural systems usually
do not, according to Brad
Nelson, CPWs water treatment manager.
He spoke last Tuesday
evening at the regularly
scheduled city council
meeting. Nelson informed
council of a press release
from the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services that was sent back in
April. The release recommended that public water
systems reduce their fluoride amounts to .7 milligrams of fluoride per liter
of water. This is the same
amount proposed back in
2011, but a drop from the
recommended range of .7
to 1.2 issued in 1962. Currently CPW adds .7 mg.
Greer CPW wants the
public to know they are
not focusing on removing
fluoride right now.
In order to formulate
opinions, council members
listened to Nelson as well
as CPW General Manager
Jeff Tuttle explained the
reasons for and against
fluoridation.
Fluoride is known to
be beneficial for teeth, at
least to an extent. Nelson
said an amount of 10 mg
per day could cause harm
to teeth.
While that seems excessive, fluoride is found in
everyday products more
so than in the past. Nearly

every tube of toothpaste
contains fluoride and
many drinkable liquids do
as well.
Additionally,
Nelson
said natural fluoride can
be found in ocean water
and even the soil.
With the natural fluoride
so prevalent in products
today, many cities have
already made decisions to
discontinue the practice
of adding the compound.
Nelson said Denver is currently having this discussion. If Denver decides to
quit adding, theyll join
other cities like Honolulu, Portland, Ore. and
Fairbanks, Alaska. Theyll
also go the direction of
Europe, where 97 percent
of the continent refrains
from adding fluoride. Nelson said there is no higher
evidence of tooth decay in
Europe, though table salt
in Europe usually contains
fluoride.
On a more local level,
Bishopsville quit adding
the compound in 2001.
Nelson said the motivation for this discussion on
fluoride is not financial.
Though probably only one
percent of what is produced is consumed, with
most treated water being
flushed or used for washing or other means, the
addition of fluoride only
costs somewhere between
$30,000 and $40,000 annually, Tuttle said. We
could eliminate fluoride in
drinking water, he said.
Its not going to impact
rates in any way or form.
Councilman Wryley Bettis wanted to know how
CPW will make its decision
regarding fluoride.
So youre looking for a
decision from consumers
one way or the other, he
began, how are you going
to gage that to decide keep
it or get rid of it?
Tuttle replied that they
want customers to listen
and check the CPW website and enter into discussion during meetings.
We believe that dialogue
is important, he said.
To learn more about fluoride and drinking water,
Nelson encouraged those
in attendance at the council meeting to visit the
CPW website at greercpw.
com.
Clemson names
Ray director of
experiment station
A
third-generation
farmer with deep ties to
Clemsons land-grant heritage and expansive knowledge of South Carolinas
agribusiness industry has
been named director of
the Clemson University
Experiment Station.
Christopher Ray is a
plant scientist who has
worked in Clemson agriculture for 20 years in
capacities that include Experiment Station associate
director, Agricultural Services Laboratory director,
Plant Industry and Regulatory Services department
head and Department of
Fertilizer and Seed Certification manager.
Being born to a family of farmers, Ive seen
firsthand the impact that
Clemson research has on
the agriculture industry
in our state as well as regionally, nationally and
internationally. I intend
to provide our campus
farms and research and
education centers with the
institutional and organizational support necessary
to continue helping the
people of South Carolina
prosper, Ray said.
Rays family farmed
hundreds of acres in Lexington, Richland and Orangeburg counties. He
earned his undergraduate
and graduate degrees at
Clemson, including a Ph.D.
in plant breeding and environmental sciences.

Clemsons Experiment
Station is part of a nationwide network of scientists working to improve
quality of life for people
in their home states.
Clemson scientists have
been involved in this effort since 1889, when the
university was founded
and the South Carolina
Agricultural Experiment
Station was based on the
Clemson campus.
Today research is conducted in laboratories,
farms and forests on the
Clemson campus and at
five research and education centers strategically
located in the states distinct soil and climate regions. Areas of study include coastal forests and
ecosystems, food safety
and packaging science, environmental conservation
and ornamental horticulture, as well as commercial
production of timber, crop
plants and livestock.
The Experiment Station
is home to more than 100
scientists and support
staff working on projects
funded through state, federal and other sources.
The Experiment Station
is home to more than 100
scientists and support
staff working on projects
funded through state, federal and other sources.
Lyman clerk
Drozdak retires
After 13
years of
service
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Lyman Councilmember Rita Owens, left, stands with town

clerk and treasurer Dennis Drozdak. The long-time town
employee retired last week and was honored by having
the new kitchen in Pacific Place named after him.
Officials and city employees thanked Dennis

Drozdak, Lyman clerk and
treasurer, for his service
last Thursday as he retired
after 13 years.
Lyman Chief of Police
Jay Hayes said Drozdak
was a great asset to the
town. He really pursued a
lot of grant for money to
do great things.
Tammy
Redd,
administrative
assistant,
elaborated, saying grant
money helped with the
streetscape, public works
building and redevelopment of the events center
projects, called Pacific
Place.
Drozdak also contributed to the town with

the following projects:
the ampitheater, farmers
market, rails to trails, recycling program and assistance with vocational
rehabilitation.
He was also instrumental in building the kitchen
within Pacific Place.
As a matter of fact the
kitchen was named after
him, Redd said. They
named it the Drozdak
Kitchen. He loves to cook.
They thought that would
be appropriate to do something to honor him.
Redd said the town will
certainly miss Drozdak.
Were going to miss
him, Redd said. Hes a
wealth of knowledge. You
cant replace knowledge
that somebody has when
theyve been somewhere
for so long.
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Greer runs away from Clinton

In second
half
The Yellow Jackets were without much error last Friday night, notching a 40-8 season opening win over Clinton on the
road. Greer will see its first home action this Friday night as the Jackets take on Riverside at Dooley Field.
were only down by seven
at the half, so if we come
out with a good second
half, we have a good
chance to be in the ball
game and win it. Hopefully, as we continue on in
the season, well develop
the mentality that were a
second half team.
Young said penalties
were the only thing that
worried him about Friday
nights performance.
We had some penalties,
which is always a little
concerning, Young said.
Most of them were holding-type penalties and we
generally dont get too up-
The good thing about our team is that its

not all rooted in one single person.
Will Young
Greer head coach

set about those because
they generally balance out.
But they didnt balance out
Friday night. We had a lot
more than they did, but I
thought our kids handled
it well.
After finishing 2014
undefeated in the regular season, Young knows
his squad is less likely to
sneak up on teams this

fall.
The good thing about
our team is that its not all
rooted in one single person, Young said. Weve
had years where weve
been pretty good on offense, but the majority of
it came from one player.
This year, were not only
strong at running back,

but were strong at quarterback and wide receiver.
Were more balanced
and more versatile, and
hopefully that presents
challenges for defenses,
he said. We dont put a
whole lot of stock into
rankings or what other
people think of us. Unless
its the next game, were
not worried about it.
The Yellow Jackets will
return home this Friday to
take on Riverside at Dooley Field. Kickoff is set for
7:30 p.m.
billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
Byrnes
takes on
Mallard
Creek
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
Theyre
the
reigning North Carolina state
champions, theyre the No.
6 ranked team in the country and theyre coming to
Nixon Field Friday night.
The Rebels will host
Mallard Creek (Charlotte,
N.C.) in a week three showdown, with kickoff set for
7:30 p.m.
Theyre
back-to-back
state champs, Byrnes
coach Brian Lane said.
Its going to be fun.

This is the kind of
stuff that you really
want to be a part
of.
Brian Lane
Byrnes head coach
They probably have more

Division I guys sitting on
the bench than weve got
on our whole team. Theyre
going to be tough
Both teams enter the
matchup 2-0. Mallard
Creek has earned wins
over Independence and
Butler, while Byrnes has
knocked off Northwestern
and T.L. Hanna.
Lane said his guys will be
going up against 10 NCAA
Division I commits on offense and six on defense.
These DI guys are all
over the place over there,
so its definitely going to
be a challenge, he said.
Its going to be fun. This
is the kind of stuff that
you really want to be a
part of.
The Rebels are no strangers to the national spotlight. Last season, Byrnes
traveled to California to
take on De La Salle, which
SEE BYRNES | B5
BILLY
CANNADA
Bad look
for NGU
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
The
Yellow
Jackets
showed why theyre one of
the states top teams last
Friday night, thumping
Clinton 40-8 in the regular
season opener.
Greer senior running
back Adrian McGee led
the way, finding the end
zone three times against
the Red Devils during the
blowout.
We had some first game
miscues, but we got better as the game went on,
Greer coach Will Young
said. I thought that was a
good sign.
One of McGees scores
came on a 65-yard kickoff return, but the running back racked up 140
yards on the ground on 17
touches, finding the end
zone two more times.
McGee had help, however. Virginia Tech commit Troy Pride made his
regular
season
debut
memorable, returning an
interception 55 yards for
a touchdown. Pride also
caught two passes for 55yards on offense.
Dorian Lindsey picked
off one pass and caught
three on offense, scoring a
touchdown, as well.
Despite the final score,
Greer was only up two
touchdowns at the half.
We preach to them a
lot about returning back
to that BHP game, Young
said. In that game, we
BLAME
CANNADA
It was all Eastside Friday night, as the Eagles punished their rival, Riverside, during a 25-0 blowout. With the win, Eastside
avenges a 31-7 loss to the Warriors in 2014. The Eagles will take on Christ Church this week.
Eastside trounces Riverside

STAFF WRITER
The Eagles had no trouble dispensing of their
rival to open the season,
defeating Riverside 25-0.
The contest was a reversal of last years openingnight game, which Riverside won 31-7.
Eastside coach Steve Wilson acknowledged that in
a postgame huddle with
the team.
That team scored 31 on
you last year. They didnt
score anything on you
(tonight). His voice was
drowned out by the roar
of celebrating players.
Eastside had plenty to
celebrate after the win.
The team earned 17 first
downs, 11 of those being
on the ground, primarily
from the legs of running
back Jovani Lawton, who
took one carry into the
SCORE BY QUARTER
Eastside
Riverside
0
0
9
0
end zone.
The Eagles could also
celebrate the connection
between quarterback T.J.
Gist and running back
Chance Pride. Pride caught
six passes for a total of
101 yards, including a 47yard score near the end of
the third quarter.
While the offense began
clicking primarily in the
second half, the defense
clicked from the start.
Linebacker Collin Whitehead picked off Riverside
quarterback Aaron Odom
twice and outside linebacker Quez Brown also
snagged an interception
of his own for the away
team.
16
0
0
0
25
0
In actuality, both teams

were away from home.
Because of conditions at
Riversides field, the game
was moved to Wade Hampton High School.
Riverside coach Phil
Smith said the distractions
may have had an effect on
the team.
Obviously, we have
got to get them mentally
strong, he said. Weve got
to get the mental aspect of
this game down pat before
we can ever think of the
physical aspect.
Speaking about mental
errors, Smith referenced
the difficulties with snapping the ball.
The first score of the
second half was actually a

high snap on a punt situation.
The play resulted in the
games second safety in
Eastsides favor.
While mental errors
proved costly, Smith said
he didnt want to take anything away from the Eastside team.
Coach Wilson is a heck
of a football coach, he
said. I knew he was going
to get them better.
The offense racked up
272 yards, and the defense allowed a paltry 86
on 54 plays.
Wilson told his players
to enjoy the win.
Obviously
we
feel
good, he said.
Its been a long time
since Eastside won a football game, especially the
first game of the year
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t wasnt a great week to

be a graduate of North
Greenville University.
After a video surfaced
calling into question
actions of former university president Dr. Jimmy
Eptingbuzz began
to circulate about the
Christian college and its
leadership.
Im not going to talk
about the video. If you
want to see what Im referring to, its pretty easy
to find.
What I will discuss,
however, is North Greenvilles lack of transparency. I understand
situations like this are
very sticky. When youre
discussing the personal
life of an employee or
administrator, there are a
lot of things you simply
cant talk about.
That being said, my
alma mater appears to be
taking a path Im not sure
it wants to go down.
After the video came
to our attention, like
other media sources, I
began reaching out to the
university. The answers I
gotor didnt getwere
very telling. In an email
with the schools public
relations director, I asked
several pointed questions
that only required simple,
non-detailed answers.
What they sent me in
response, several hours
later, was a statement
that said nothing pertaining to the matter.
See for yourself:
North Greenville
Universitys leaders are
expected to lead Christcentered lives and abide
by all campus policies and
procedures. The administration and faculty on
campus today reflect our
legal, moral and ethical
expectations, the statement said. We take our
responsibilities as leaders
of a Christian institution
seriously and hold each
member of our community to the highest of standards. As an institution,
our promise is to combine
an academic environment
with a Christ-like lifestyle
and provide students with
opportunities for spiritual
growth, academic training
and Christian service. We
will continue to focus our
efforts on celebrating the
start of the academic year
with our students and
ask that we be allowed to
focus on the traditions
of our campus and our
bright future as a community.
Is this person serious?
After several requests
for clarification, it became
obvious that the school
had said all it was going
to say.
This brings me to Monday morning.
Having a lot more
questions than answers,
I decided to go to the
school. I didnt even
make it to the parking lot
before being stopped by
a campus security officer,
who asked if I was with
the media.
After responding affirmatively, the security
guard read me a pre-prepared statement off a
little slip of paper, which
said, to some degree,
This is private property.
Were not allowing media
on campus.
That hurt to hear personally, being a graduate.
I spent four years of my
life and plenty of my own
money getting a degree in
journalism, and now that
I have it, you wont even
let me on campus?
Whats worse, however,
is how bad this makes the
school look. What could
be worse for transparency
than turning away media
outlets simply searching
for the truth?
Organizations often
forget during times like
this...the media exists for
the people.
B2
SPORTS
THE GREER CITIZEN
WEEKLY FOOTBALL WRAP

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
OFFENSE
DEFENSE
Adrian McGee
Brodie Wright
John Guthrie
Devin Dexter
GHS
GHS
BHS
BHS
THIS WEEKS GAMES

BLUE RIDGE
at JL MANN
GREER
RIVERSIDE
BYRNES
MALLARD CREEK
EASTSIDE at CHRIST CHURCH
LAST WEEKS SCORES
BYRNES 42
TL HANNA 21
GREER 40
CLINTON 8
EASTSIDE 25
RIVERSIDE 0
W. HAMPTON 28 BLUE RIDGE 24
BLUE RIDGE HIGH
Fighting Tigers
HEAD COACH - SHANE CLARK

AUG. 28
24 WADE HAMPTON 24
SEPT. 4
at JL MANN
SEPT. 11
STEPHENS CO.
SEPT. 18
EASTSIDE
SEPT. 25
at BEREA
OCT. 2
EMERALD
OCT. 9
at TRAVELERS REST
OCT. 16
at SOUTHSIDE
OCT. 22
at CHAPMAN (THURS.)
OCT. 30
GREER
BYRNES HIGH
Rebels
HEAD COACH - BRIAN LANE

AUG. 22
40 NORTHWESTERN 31
AUG. 28
42 TL HANNA 21
SEPT. 4
MALLARD CREEK
SEPT. 18
GAFFNEY
SEPT. 25
at BOILING SPRINGS
OCT. 2
SPARTANBURG
OCT. 9
at RIVERSIDE
OCT. 16
JL MANN
OCT. 23
at MAULDIN
OCT. 30
DORMAN
NOV. 6
at WADE HAMPTON
EASTSIDE HIGH
Eagles
HEAD COACH - STEVE WILSON

AUG. 28
25 RIVERSIDE 0
SEPT. 4
at CHRIST CHURCH
SEPT. 11
WADE HAMPTON
SEPT. 18
at BLUE RIDGE
SEPT. 25
CHAPMAN
OCT. 2
at GREER
OCT. 9
SOUTHSIDE
OCT. 16
at BEREA
OCT. 23
TRAVELERS REST
OCT. 30
EMERALD
GREER HIGH
Yellow Jackets
HEAD COACH - WILL YOUNG

AUG. 28
40 CLINTON 8
SEPT. 4
RIVERSIDE
SEPT. 11
UNION
SEPT. 18
EMERALD
SEPT. 25
at TRAVELERS REST
OCT. 2
EASTSIDE
OCT. 9
at BEREA
OCT. 16
at CHAPMAN
OCT. 23
SOUTHSIDE
OCT. 30
at BLUE RIDGE
RIVERSIDE HIGH
Warriors
HEAD COACH - PHIL SMITH

AUG. 28
0 EASTSIDE 25
SEPT. 4
at GREER
SEPT. 11
at WOODMONT
SEPT. 18
HILLCREST
SEPT. 25
at SPARTANBURG
OCT. 2
at BOILING SPRINGS
OCT. 9
BYRNES
OCT. 15
MAULDIN
OCT. 23
at J.L. MANN
OCT. 30
WADE HAMPTON
NOV. 6
at DORMAN
Tiger comeback falls short

Against
Wade
Hampton
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
A late fourth quarter
comeback came up just
short for Blue Ridge at
home last Friday against
Wade Hampton.
Despite digging themselves out of a 28-7 hole,
the Tigers were unable to
snag a week one win, falling to the Generals 28-24.
We shot ourselves in
the foot numerous times
in the first half, head
coach Shane Clark said.
We felt like, if we stopped
doing that, wed be all
right. Were way too young
to be able to make some of
the mistakes we made and
be able to overcome it in
the end. Weve just got to
work hard on righting the
ship.
Wade Hampton got off
to a strong start, scoring
twice in the first six minutes to put the pressure
on Blue Ridge. Tiger running back Vonta Jenkins
answered with just over
five minutes remaining
in the first, however, narrowing the margin to 14-7
on a four-yard touchdown
run.
The mistakes then began to pile up for the Tigers. As the Generals extended their lead to three
touchdowns, Blue Ridge
squandered a chance to
dwindle the lead, fumbling
Vonta Jenkins helped spark a Blue Ridge comeback in the second half of last Fridays
game against Wade Hampton. The Tigers fell, however, 28-24.
the ball in the red zone
on a drive late in the second quarter. The play resulted in a touchback for
Wade Hampton, and three
minutes later, Blue Ridge
threw an interception in
the red zone, spoiling another chance to score.
We got down in the red
zone and lost it twice down
there, Clark said. One of
them we fumbled into the
end zone. Thats hard for
any team to overcome, especially for our team and
the youth we have. We
cannot do that and be successful. We have to overcome those things and get
back to work.
Things didnt get better immediately for Blue
Ridge after halftime. Tiger
quarterback Jake Smith
tossed a pick on the first

play from scrimmage in
the third quarter, but the
Blue Ridge defense held
strong on the following
series, giving the offense
another chance shortly
thereafter.
Smith took advantage,
hitting Sonny Stevens for
a 14-yard touchdown pass
with 6:47 remaining in the
third.
Smith then tossed his
second touchdown pass
of the night to Jason Sammons, who ran 10-yards
for the score just before
the fourth quarter.
Wade Hampton managed to keep Blue Ridge
out of the end zone during a fourth quarter drive,
forcing the Tigers to settle
for a John Michael Bright
field goal with eight minutes left.

Despite several attempts
to secure the go-ahead
score, Blue Ridge was not
able to move the ball during the final two minutes.
The inexperience is going to be a factor for us for
a while until we get some
more game minutes under
our belt, Clark said. Our
guys will fight. Theyre not
going to give up. Being
down 28-7 in the first half,
there was a good chance
for them to fold and they
did not do that at all. I
couldnt be more proud of
them for that. Theyre my
guys and I love them.
The Tigers will take on
J.L. Mann on the road Friday night at 7:30 p.m.
Jackets, Warriors compete

in rivalry showdown Friday
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
After an 11-1 finish to
the 2014 season, the Yellow Jackets picked up
right where they left off in
week one, thrashing Clinton in a 40-8 victory.
Cross-town rival Riverside, which will make a
stop at Dooley Field this
Friday, has not been as
fortunate in the early going.
The
Warriors
were
blanked by Eastside, 25-0,
in the season opener, but
Greer coach Will Young
still expects a tough fight
from Riverside.
With them being Riverside and us being Greer,
theres a little added incentive, he said. Phil
(Smith) does a good job
and I know its tough
when you lose that many
starters. We faced that last
year and everybody said
whats going to happen to
Greer? Well, Greer was fine
and Riverside will eventually be fine too under Phil
Smith.
Theyll compete hard
when they come over here
Friday night, Young said.
Greer will host Riverside at Dooley Field Friday evening.

Theyll be in it to win the
ball game, so weve got to
be ready.
The Jackets racked up
a number of penalties
against Clinton last week,
and Young said his team
needs to focus on improving from week to week.
We have to make sure
were improving, Young
said. Are we better in
week two than we were
in week one? Do we blitz
better? Do we run the ball

better? Are we throwing
the ball better? Are we
blocking better? If were
getting better, win or lose,
weve got to be pretty happy about it.
Most of the time, some
of your best improvement
comes after that first ball
game, he added. The
good thing for us is that
were getting to learn from
a win. We can find the mis-
takes were made and correct them.

Young said his defense
will zero in on several Riverside skill players this
week.
Their skill kids are
pretty good, Young said.
Theyve got a new kid
at quarterback (Aaron
Odom), but he appears to
be progressing pretty well.
He throws the ball probably a little bit better than
Clinton did. They will run
a very similar formation to
what Clinton ran against
us. That part should be familiar to us.
This will be the Yellow
Jackets first home game
of the season. Greer will
remain at home for the
next three weeks.
Theres nothing better
than playing at home, he
said. Our facility and stadium is one of the nicest
ones around, so we feel
fortunate. Weve got about
a whole month here where
well be at home, which is
opposite of last year. Were
looking forward to that.
Kickoff at Dooley Field
is set for 7:30 p.m.
Blue Ridge to take on J.L. Mann

BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
Hoping to shake off a
disappointing 28-24 loss
to Wade Hampton, Blue
Ridge will travel to J.L.
Mann this Friday night in
search of its first win of
the season.
Theyre a lot like Wade
Hampton, head coach
Shane Clark said of Mann.
Theyve got a big defensive line and some quality
guys in the secondary and
at linebacker. Theyll show
a lot of the same looks as
Wade Hampton.
Wade Hampton ran an
effective spread formation
against the Tigers in week
one, but Clark expects
a different look in week
two.
Offensively,
theyre
a little bit different, he
said. They run a lot more
two-back stuff. Theyve
got four or five base plays
that they concentrate on
and theyve gotten really
good at running those.
Theyve got some talented

guys at running back. Anytime you watch them on
film, you see a bunch of
long runs. They seem to
be pretty solid and should
be a pretty good football
team.
Clark said his guys will
again be undersized on
the line.
Their offensive line isnt
as big as what we faced last
Friday, but their defensive
line is pretty close, Clark
said. Obviously, weve got
to do a much better job
of not starting as slow as
we did. That was our main
thing the other night. We
dug ourselves in a hole.
Despite the loss, Clark
said he was happy to see
his team fight through adversity.
It was very encouraging, Clark said. There
wasnt a better opportunity to fold up the tent than
in the second half. It was
good to see the resilience
in them and the fight and
the desire.
Blue Ridge will travel to J.L. Mann on Friday in search of its

first win of the season.
Heading into Friday,
Clark said he only wants
his team to focus on one
thing.
We have to keep limit-
ing the mistakes, he said.

Kickoff is set for 7:30
p.m.
Sports
Rebels too strong

for T.L. Hanna
By Billy Cannada
Sports Editor
You dont
Byrnes quarterback Micah Young tossed five

touchdown passes, as the
Rebels ran away with a 4221 victory at T.L. Hanna
last Friday night.
Head coach Brian Lane
said he felt good about his
teams performance.
Offensively, we felt
pretty good, Lane said.
We stopped ourselves on
fourth down on one, but
we only had to punt the
ball one time. We really
felt good with everything
we were able to do.
A.J. Earnhardt was the
beneficiary of Youngs
success, catching seven
passes for 130 yards and
three touchdowns. Chavis
Dawkins also had a big
night for Byrnes, brining
in six passes for 61 yards
and one touchdown.
The Rebels totaled 288
offensive yards on the
night.
Despite the success on
offense, Byrnes is still
searching for the right fit
on defense.
Were trying to find
guys that can continue
to play on defense, Lane
necessarily
have to be state
championship ready
week one. You just
have to be state
championship ready
come playoff time.
Brian Lane
Head Coach
said. We had some injuries in key spots, so weve

been trying to find guys to
pick up there. Other than
that we were really pleased
with our victory.
The Rebels are now
without starting safety
Tashaun Bright, who broke
his toe in the Northwestern game.
Guys are stepping up,
Lane said. Our secondary
was already kind of thin,
but theyre doing a decent
job. Our young guys are
getting to play, so thats
always a good thing.
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to get some of that cleaned
up (against Hanna), Lane
said. Weve been working
on those things and ball
security is our main objective. We didnt have any
turnovers this past week,
and thats improvement.
We have to do that every
week.
Steady
improvement
is exactly what Lane said
he wants to see from his
team.
You dont necessarily
have to be state championship ready week one,
he said. You just have
to be state championship
ready come playoff time.
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to see improvement each
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THE GREER CITIZEN
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
No matter how many yards it is, Ive just got to keep driving. - Adrian McGee
RB standout shines in Greers ground game

BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
Hes the Yellow Jackets
go-to running back, and he
is starting the season with
a bang.
Senior Adrian McGee
rushed for 140 yards and
two touchdowns last Friday night against Clinton,
earning The Greer Citizen/ Owens Insurance Offensive Player of the Week
award.
We just went out and
played really hard, McGee
said. Everybody worked

together, and thats what
has to happen.
After a breakout junior
season, McGee said his
mentality hasnt changed
on the field.
Every time I get the ball,
Ive got to get as many
yards as I can, he said.
The Jackets entered the
season with a top-five
ranking in the state, having gone undefeated in the
regular season in 2014.
If youre one of the topranked teams in the state,
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Adrian McGee
if you make a mistake, everybodys going to look at

you a little different, McGee said. We cant worry
about that.
McGee said his team
needs to get better if the
Jackets want to get better
heading into region play.
We need everybody to
go 100 percent every play
to have success, he said.
As an offense, we probably all need to get in a
little better shape.
24
Position: RB
Age: 17
Class: Senior
Parents: Kelly and Lamar McGee

Off the field: Playing guitar, video games
Favorite athlete: Cam Newton
Favorite movie: Rocky
Favorite video game: Call of Duty Black Ops 2
Favortie artist: Lecrae
I just have to lead by example rather than talking. - John Guthrie
Senior Rebel is getting it done in the trenches

BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
Senior big man John
Guthrie has been handling
the load up front for Byrnes so far this season,
leading his Rebels to a 2-0
start.
Guthrie earned a 94 percent performance grade
during last Fridays matchup with T.L. Hanna, earning The Greer Citizen/Owens Insurance Offensive
Lineman of the Week.
Guthrie said the Rebels
were a more cohesive unit
Friday night.
Against T.L. Hanna, we
were just more together
and more prepared, he
said. We were a little more

prepared, and I think that
helped us.
The Rebels were undersized in the trenches
against Northwestern in
week zero, but Guthrie
said he was excited for the
challenge.
I was ready for (Northwesterns) size. Thats what
we were talking about the
whole week, he said. We
knew we were going to be
up against some pretty big
kids, and even at T.L. Hanna, they had some pretty
good size up front. But we
were ready for it.
Guthrie said it is important for him to lead by example early in the season.
Being a three-year starter, I have to take a big leadership role, he said. Im a

captain, so its my job to
lead, not just the offensive
line, but the team. Weve
got two guys in there that
have never started before,
so I just have to lead by
example rather than talking.
Up next for the Rebels
is Mallard Creek, which
comes into Friday nights
matchup ranked No. 6 in
the nation. According to
Byrnes coach Brian Lane,
Mallard Creek starts 16 future NCAA Division I football players.
I take it as a challenge,
Guthrie said. Theyre go-
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK

John Guthrie
71
Position: OL
Age: 17
Class: Senior
Parents: Kendra and Melvin Guthrie

Off the field: Enjoys playing basketball
Favorite athlete: LeBron James
Favorite movie: Straight Outta Compton
Favorite video game: NBA 2K
Favorite artist or band: Drake
ing where I want to go, so I

want to show why I should
be there with them. Its a
great opportunity to play

against those guys.
I was focused on getting my job done and doing what I could to stop the ball. - Brodie Wright
Junior boosts Yellow Jackets on defense

BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
Brodie Wright was all
over the field last Friday night during Greers
season opening win over
Clinton, recording nine
solo tackles, six assisted
tackles and one tackle for
loss.
For his performance,
Wright was named The
Greer Citizen/ Owens Insurance Defensive Player
of the Week.
I was focused on getting my job done and doing what I could to stop
the ball, Wright said.
When youre up against
a running offense, youve

got to step up in there and
take them on before they
get too many yards.
The junior is the younger brother of Tyler Wright,
who graduated from Greer
last season. Brodie said he
has gotten plenty of advice
from his older brother.
Hes told me to watch
out for the linemen,
Wright said. They will
catch you slipping sometimes.
Although hes young,
Brodie said his role on
the defense is increasing
week to week. As the season progresses, he expects
team chemistry to contin-
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Brodie Wright
ue to develop.
Ive known most of
these guys on the team for
a while, he said. Were
all friends and we all get
along on the field.
Greer will take on crosstown rival Riverside this
Friday at Dooley Field.
Were
looking
out
for the spread, mostly,
Wright said. Theyll try to
pass on us a little more
than they used to in the
past few years, so thats
what were going to try to
stop.
Kickoff against Riverside
is set for 7:30 p.m.
42
Position: LB
Age: 16
Class: Junior
Parents: Al and Cindy Moore

Off the field: Enjoys playing drums
Favorite athlete: J.J. Watt
Favorite movie: Forrest Gump
Favorite video game: Call of Duty
Favorite artist or band: Audioslave
Im just going in there trying to bust it every play. - Devin Dexter
Senior provides leadership for Byrnes

BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
Defensive lineman Devin
Dexter has been a force for
the Rebel defense throughout the first two games of
the season, but this week
will provide the ultimate
test.
The Rebels will take on
Mallard Creek Friday night,
which enters the season
ranked No. 6 nationally.
You know you have to
go harder than you would
against an average team,
he said. Its fun competing in the national spotlight, but at the same time,
its just another game and
thats how weve got to
treat it.
Dexter recorded five
solo tackles, two sacks
and three tackles for loss
during Byrnes victory
over T.L. Hanna last week,
earning The Greer Citizen/
Owens Insurance Defensive Lineman of the Week
award.
Im just going in there
trying to bust it every
play, Dexter said. My job
is to get to the quarterback and I feel like weve
been doing what we need
to do defensively. Were
giving our offense better
chances to score and more
opportunities to score. Im
just doing my part to help
the team win.
Dexter said he has accepted a leadership role

on a defense that graduated several key seniors
last year.
I feel like everybodys
following behind me, so
my job is to lead them in
the right direction, he
said. I have to make sure
everybodys doing what
theyre supposed to on
and off the field.
Heading into the Mallard
Creek game, Dexter said
his team cannot afford to
lose focus.
Its exciting, but I know
its just another player in
front of me, Dexter said.
They put on their pants
the same way I do, so I
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK

Devin Dexter
Position: DL
Age: 17
Class: Senior
Parents: Antwion and Benita Yowe

Off the field: Enjoys hanging out with friends
Favorite athlete: Bo Jackson
Favorite movie: Gone Girl
Favorite video game: Call of Duty
Favorite artist or band: Jay Z
dont feel like theyre better than me. I just think

theyve had more oppor-
tunities than Ive had to

prove themselves to colleges. I know theyll come
at us hard, so itll be a
good game.
SPORTS
THE GREER CITIZEN
CRUSADER
CORNER
MILNER NAMED
ASSISTANT COACH
Eastsides Chance Pride had a strong game during the Eagles 25-0 win over Riverside.
EASTSIDE: Gains momentum from win

FROM B1
and in a decided fashion,

convincing fashion, so we
feel great about what the
team did. Im very proud
of our team, our senior
leadership,
everything
that happened tonight was
a lot of fun.
Still, the coach said they
can enjoy the win but need
to be ready to prepare for
next week.
Theres always things
you see you need to work
on, he said. We cant be
satisfied just because we
had a first win, first win of
the season. The next team
we play is a great football
team.
The next team for Eastside is Christ Church on
Friday. Riverside will take
on Greer.
Eastside scoring: Odom

sacked for a safety; Pride
10-yd run, PAT good by
Woznick; Peden tackled in
end zone for a safety; Lawton 17-yard run, PAT good
by Woznick; Gist 47-yard
pass to Pride, PAT good by
Woznick.
ROM B1
GREER BOOSTERS TAKING

HALL OF FAME NODS
also boasted a top-10 national ranking, falling 5628.

We did something like
this last year with De La
Salle and played them the
best we could, Lane said.
We played them they
faced all year last year, so
this is something we want
to keep doing on a regular
basistrying to face the
top teams in the country
Moes Southwest Grill,

located at 3700 Pelham
Rd., will be the site of a
fundraiser for the Eastside
High swim team from 5-9
p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3.
The Greer High Booster

Club is accepting nominations for induction into
the Athletic Hall of Fame.
Nominees must have
graduated from Greer
High a minimum of five
years before becoming eligible. Criteria are based on
athletic accomplishments
as a high school student.
Nominations must include
the candidates specific
accomplishments as an
athlete and any postseason honors received, such
as All-Region, All-State,
Shrine Bowl and NorthSouth.
The deadline for nominations is Monday, Sept.
7. They must be submitted in writing to GHS Hall
of Fame, 121 Rubiwood
Circle, Greer, 29651.
The Hall of Fame will induct new members in ceremonies during halftime
of the Greer versus Emerald football game on Sept.
18 at Dooley Field.
GREER HIGH FOOTBALL

TICKETS AVAILABLE
Reserved seat tickets

for the Greer High football regular season home
games are available for
purchase at the school.
Tickets will be sold from 9
a.m.-noon each day.
call Rebecca Barbare at
355-2588.
GREER FOOTBALL CHAIN

GANG HONORED
The Greer High Football Chain Gang has been

selected for the NORTHSOUTH ALLSTAR GAME
this December. These volunteers serve many hours
each year at Greer varsity
and JV football games.
Several of these men
have served in this role for
more than 20 years. The
chain gang includes: Steve
Barbrey, Tom Catafygiotu,
Don Coggins, Lee Dumas,
Marney Hannon, Ken Holliday, Smokey Price and
Roger Rainey.
A SPORTING VIEW
or the past few

weekends, Ive had the
chance to watch some
old sports movies with
my nephews -- whom I refer to as the minions -- or,
I should say, I watch them
watch movies. One week it
was The Babe with John
Goodman, and the other
day Space Jam.
I didnt like The Babe.
The guys life already read
like fiction -- there was
really no need to make up
more stuff about him. Im
not going to get into the
specifics, but they took
some liberties with the
timeline and they foisted
a few of the urban legends on him that werent
true (like the Yankees
wore pinstripes because
he was fat). So after the
movie, using the wonders
of the web, I showed my
nephew what the real
Babe looked like.
Hes not fat, hes just
really big! Exactly. Now
watch the guy hit. He may
not have hit .390 today
or 61 homers every year,
but trust me, Babe Ruth
would very much be an
All-Star in todays game
as well.
Space Jam is another
relic of the 90s. I didnt
watch the whole thing,
but the parts I did catch
made me happy that they
will get to know Bill Murray more than anything.
Bugs Bunny and the rest
of the Looney Toons crew
definitely had lost their
Although we had
a tough season
last year, we grew
together because of
the experience.
Chad Gfeller
Head soccer coach
will be valuable in turning

the tide this season.
The team made a massive effort in regrouping
by bringing in 13 new
players for the prospective season.
The Crusaders look to
improve on their goalkeeping and defense, a
weak spot of the team last
season. NGU has brought
in freshman goalkeeper,
Mateo Barzola, a standout
keeper in the Argentinian youth ranks, and two
substitute
goalkeepers,
junior James Max Miller
and sophomore James
Lee to increase the depth
in between the goalposts.
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One of the things I want
these guys to learn is how
to play hard when youre
going to have to battle
four quarters, he said. I
want to see these guys go
hard the entire game.
The wayback machine

BY MARK VASTO
FOR THE GREER CITIZEN
After a disappointing
2014 campaign, coach
Chad Gfeller and the
North Greenville University mens soccer team look
to rebound and regroup
for the upcoming 2015
season.
Although we had a
tough season last year, we
grew together because of
the experience, said Gfeller. Over half our team
was freshmen last year, so
the experience we gained
The Crusaders have also

brought in six new defenders to improve the backline. Freshmen Jake Quinn
and Marlon Evans look to
produce instantly. While
newcomers Jacob Allen,
Hunter Clark, Sam Roberson, and Sjors Van Eck are
expected to provide some
much needed help in the
defense.
Crusaders have brought
in three new midfielders
to join the existing Brazilian trifecta. Casey Brady,
Denver Monteith, and Joe
Severs come into the team
with vast levels of experience and competitive
drive. These three newcomers will be called upon
to use their experience
and drive to help control
the pace and join the defense and offense.
NGU looks to add talent
in four freshman: Andre
Cakar, Cade Chewning,
Nathan Hubbard and Cameron Ward. Cakar, who can
provide intelligent runs
and finishing abilities, will
be called upon to provide
a spark to the offense.
Along with some strong
new additions to the team,
we see Doug Cordi and
Shomari Bridgewater giving our team good leadership, Gfeller said. Victor
Labi will also play an important role in connecting
us through the midfield.
Returners Vtor Tarpinian,
Jonny Lind and redshirt
Murilo Materagia give us
dynamic attackers that
make us dangerous in attack.
The Crusaders open up
the new season against
Brevard College on Sept. 3
at 7 p.m.
SPORTS BYRNES: Faces national

ROUNDUP showdown this Friday
EHS FUNDRAISER AT MOES
Josh Milner has been

promoted to assistant
coach of the North Greenville mens basketball team
following the departure of
Jimmie Williams.
Milner came to North
Greenville in 2011 as a
graduate assistant, working with the mens basketball team and serving as
the squads strength and
conditioning
coordinator. He received a promotion last season as he was
named the head coach of
the schools junior varsity
basketball team.
Josh Milner is a graduate of Clemson University
in 2010 with a degree in
Health Science and a minor in Athletic Leadership.
He completed his Masters
in Business Administration at North Greenville.
Milner began his coaching career at Clemson
under strength coordinator Joey Batson, working
with several of the Tiger
sports teams including
both mens and womens
basketball, baseball, volleyball, and football.
We are thrilled to have
him on our staff, said
head coach Chad Lister.
He is a great fit for our
program as well North
Greenville University.
The Crusaders will open
the 2015-2016 season on
October 30th in an exhibition at Furman University.
NGU MENS
SOCCER PREVEIW
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touch by this time, but

they still were getting
laughs. The one thing
I wanted to emphasize
to the kids was that no
matter what anybody said
about Oscar Robertson
or Wilt Chamberlain or
Kobe or LeBron James,
the person they were
watching struggle through
each of his lines was the
greatest basketball player
of all-time.
To say that Michael
Jordan dominated his era
is indisputable. But what
sets him apart from all
the other all-time greats
is the fact that he played
with a style that nobody
could really duplicate
-- or at least has not since.
There have been great
players to be sure, but not
like Mike.
Trying to explain this
to my nephew sounded a
little like this: You know
how when guys dunk,
they jump up in the air
and fly to the basket?
Well, when Jordan jumped
up in the air, he flew
around for a while like
those trick planes you
saw at the air show, then
he would veer left and
alternate his trajectory
and vectors and stuff,
and then he would dunk.
No question, he was the
best.
I have a question, said
one.
Whats that?
Whats a trajecty?
Thats a good question.
Its always good to take a
look back.
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Field of dreams
Lavender farm takes shape in Blue Ridge

STAFF WRITER
Tim and Mary Bergstrom have
become the subject of curiosity
on Pennington Road, in between
Greer and Blue Ridge. The Bergstroms have a farm out there,
which, in and of itself, is not
unique. What makes passersby
slow their vehicles or stop altogether is that they are not quite
sure what the Bergstroms are
growing.
People just pull into driveway and walk across field to say
Hey, and see what we do, Tim
said.
Individuals who stop by will
see raised beds of lavender. The
Bergstroms hope to one day
have five or six acres of purple
coloring the landscape around
them. But thats not the extent
of their plans for their 15 acres
near Highway 101 and Pennington Road. The Bergstroms own
Southern Hills Lavender. They
planted their first 500 plants
on May 2, but their business
origins go back several years.
Tim and Mary are originally
from South Carolina, but spent
the last several years in Maryland. While there, they made occasional trips down south, looking for available land on which
to plant their farm.
They found it in 2013. The
couple purchased the land
in Dec. 2014 and moved that
spring. They planted two different types of lavender anugstifolia and intermedia. The first
type is generally sweeter with
shorter, compact blooms, according to Mary. The intermedias are usually taller. They can
reach six feet in height. Right
now, the couple is able to continue their daytime jobs and
work on the garden in the evenings or weekends. But soon,
as the flowers grow and plans
for the farm come to fruition,
maintaining the farm will command more attention.
This is a business that we can
run on the side and let it grow,
Mary said. It is a lot of work.

We thought we could keep our
regular jobs and do this on the
side until it got big enough and
then do full-time.
Maybe
growing
flowers
doesnt seem like full-time
work, but the Bergstroms have
exciting plans for the farm.
The goal of this farm is agritourism--to bring people here,
she said. Well have an environment where people can come
spend the day and do picnics,
come and cut a bundle. [Well]
invite hospital groups to come
The agricultural
community around
here has been really
supportive, helpful.
Tim Bergstrom
out and spend the day and
[host] weddings, teas, events.
The farms plans include a
shop to sell items like candles,
lotions, decorations and food
products with lavender in them.
The couple also hopes to make
their land a place for education.
It would be nice to figure out
ways to work in educational experiences whether its about lavender or agriculture, Tim said.
Tim and Mary are helpful resources for education on lavender. Mary started the United
States Lavender Grower Association. To continue her personal
education, in October, Mary will
start the Clemson Extension
Master Gardener Program. Additionally, the couple has spoken
with a number of other helpful
individuals to assist with the
beginnings of Southern Hills
Lavender.
The agricultural community
around here has been really
supportive, helpful, Tim said.
Rows of lavender plants are thriving on a hillside farm in Blue Ridge. The Bergstroms aim to add more
plots of lavender as crops mature.
The surrounding community
has responded in like fashion.
Weve talked to all of our
neighbors, and theyre actually really excited just that its a
farm being used as a farm, Tim
said. We really havent had any
negative comments from any
neighbors out here.
The land they purchased is
essentially old family farmland,
but it was for sale and a great
location for the Bergstroms.
The reason it took us three
years was for access (to) the
right kind of land, Mary explained. This land we picked
because it does have a slope.
Its open. And, we didnt know
this at the time, but there is a
pretty constant breeze.
Indeed a cool breeze seems to
steadily move throughout the
rows of blossoming lavender.
SEE LAVENDER | B8
Tim and Mary Bergstrom discuss the future of Southern Hills

Lavender.
Sweetest shine in the South from Reidville

STAFF WRITER
A new business in Reidville has begun in a very
historical setting.
Those familiar with the
town know of a building
that was originally called
Leonards Store, on Main
Street. Built in 1860, according to the Reidville
Historical Societys website, the store sold dry
goods and supplies to
townspeople, farmers and

the students and professors of the male and female academies that were
established there.
Since that time, the old
brick building has been a
number of things, such as
a barbershop, though that
was nearly 30 years ago.
Weve had a lot of people who come up to us and
say, I got my first haircut
there, said Kat Jordan.
She and her husband,
Bob, now own the old
building, but theyre not
cutting hair or selling groceries. The couple, originally from Massachusetts,
is selling moonshine.
Maybe making moonshine isnt completely
new in this area, but the
Jordans are creating
a product that they
think will rival any
moonshine that can
be bought in stores.
Their moonshine is
made from ground
corn, sugar, yeast and
water, and then distilled six times.
We want it to
taste like it came
out of the hills,
Kat said.
The name gives
away its origin,
but only if youre
a local. They are
calling it Sugar Tit
Moonshine, familiar to those who
KENNETH COLLINS MAPLE | THE GREER CITIZEN
Above, Bob and Kat Jordan have started Sugar Tit Moonshine, hoping to service local customers with some of the best
clear corn whiskey in the Upstate. Left, the Jordans flagship product, Simply Naked 100 proof clear corn whiskey will
be available for sale starting Sept. 4.
have traveled through the
intersection of SC 296 and
101.
The Jordans live in what
used to be known as Sugar
Tit.
Bob said it hasnt always
been their dream to
own a distillery.
Actually, this is not
something he would
have ever expected.
After all, he hardly
drinks.
Im from Massachusetts. If you
would have asked me
30 years ago, maybe
longer, if I were going
to live in the Upstate
of South Carolina and
make and sell moonshine I would have
said, Youre out of
your mind.
We want it to taste like it came out of the

hills.
Kat Jordan
Co-owner, Sugar Tit Moonshine

Still, here they are, living
in Sugar Tit and opening
their own distillery.
The idea to begin making moonshine came from
a dinner with friends.
Bob and Kat had another
couple over to their house,
and the husband brought
some of his grandfathers
shine.
And Bobby says, This is
Sugar Tit moonshine! Im
going to trademark that!
Kat exclaimed.
Trademark he did.
The name has been printed on t-shirts and hats and

other memorabilia.
I made the hats and
shirts and went to the flea
market to sell them, Bob
said. And people kept
asking, Wheres the moonshine?
Its at 330 Main Street in
Reidville.
Soon it will likely be in
liquor stores, restaurants
and bars across South
Carolina.
Those who are interest-
ed in having a taste should

stop by on Sept. 4 when
the Jordans will open from
11 a.m. until 7 p.m., selling
their Simply Naked 100
proof clear corn whiskey.
This is good, Kat said.
And the good thing about
it is you can mix it, like
you can make a martini
out of it.
This is not the kind of
shine you do a shot. You
sip it and you enjoy it like
a good bourbon.
The Jordans have not
only created a tasty moonshine, but theyve created
an enjoyable place to taste
it.
The old building survives with its antiquated
feel.
SEE MOONSHINE | B8
MILESTONES
The Greer Citizen
B8 THE GREER CITIZEN
ANNIVERSARY
MOONSHINE: Putting Sugar Tit on the map

FROM B7
We tried to preserve the

building as best we could
and used the materials
that were in the building,
even to do the walls and
the floors, Bob said. The
ceilings are the original
wood ceilings to the building.
Theres a satisfying
juxtaposition of old-fashioned and new housed
within. A friendly puppy
greets visitors or naps by
an antique still, which sits
dormant in the corner.
Other aged evidences of
yore are scattered about,
like a sign, which used to
signal that the location
was the shop of a tailor.
Theres also the newness
of a giant, shiny stainless
steel still. With that still,
the couple is looking to
not only make their clear
corn whiskey, but to also
make flavored moonshine
including: peach, pineapple, apple pie and plum
raspberry. They hope to be
able to offer these flavors
by Thanksgiving.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Henry
Celebrate 50th anniversary

Bill and Angie Henry,
of Greer, celebrated their
50th wedding anniversary
by hosting a family Disney
Dream Cruise to the Bahamas from August 3rd to
7th, 2015.
They are the parents and
grandparents of Gregory
and Wendy Henry, of Chattanooga, TN and their son,
Bryson Henry; Christine
and Dale Treash, of Anderson, and their children
Will and Rosie Treash, and
Karin Matheson and her
children, Megan Henry,
Ryan Matheson and Valerie Matheson. Also present as a guest was Jessica
Doscher, of Greer.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry are
both from Dayton, Ohio.
Mrs. Henry is the former
Angie Schaadt and was the
daughter of Norman and
Iawese Schaadt, of Dayton.
Mr. Henry was the son of
Donald Henry and Helen
Erbaugh, both of Dayton.
They were married September 4, 1965 in Dayton,
Ohio, by the Rev. Eugene
Lichty.
During their married

life, Mr. and Mrs. Henry
resided in Dayton, Cincinnati, Ohio; Erie, Pennsylvania; Cleveland, Ohio, and
Detroit, Michigan before
moving to Greer. They
have lived in Greer for 16
years. Mr. Henry was in
industrial sales and marketing, having earned a BS
degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati where he
was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.
He has served on several
boards of non-profit organizations and has traveled to all 50 states and 25
countries. His career was
with General Electric for
32 years and Rockwell Automation for two years, in
addition to owning several
companies.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry are
members of Devenger
Road Presbyterian Church
and are volunteers with
numerous non-profit organizations.
Weve really been

embraced by the
town being from
outside the town
and thats been
pretty awesome.
Bob Jordan
CO-Owner, Sugar Tit Moonshine
Once the business is fully open after Sept. 4, and

the Jordans have begun
to see some income from
their investment, they
hope to be able to give
back to the community.
Kat is the chairperson of
outreach at Sharon United
Methodist Church. She
runs Gods Pantry there
on Mondays. Bob and Kat
would like to give to them
and possibly the Reidville
Historical Society. They
LAVENDER: Blooming in Blue Ridge

FROM B7
For the couple, its not

difficult to picture families
enjoying a visit to the farm
in the future. For now,
though, the Bergstroms
hope for continued growth
from
their
lavender.
Theyve been surprised
with the progress so far.
We did not expect this
many blooms, she said.
We expected smaller
growth this year. What
that means is the plants
have exploded. Theyve
only been in the ground
for four months.
The Bergstroms hope
for full harvests in the
years to come. Currently
they are selling products
sourced
from
other
lavender farmers. You
can find these products
in The Chocolate Toad
A second crop of flowers is starting to blossom four

months after planting.
and at Tates Jewelers,
both
in
Greer.
For
more information, visit
SoutherHillsLavender.com
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KENNETH COLLINS MAPLE | THE GREER CITIZEN
Sugar Tit Moonshines new location blends an old-school and new-school design.
already donate their used
corn to HollyWild Animal
Park. Their desire to give
back stems from their appreciation of how theyve
been received.
Its a really friendly
town, Bob said. They really take you in. Weve really been embraced by the
town being from outside
the town and thats been
pretty awesome.
In addition to simply being friendly by nature, its
possible that the town has
embraced the couple because they wanted to see
the old building on Main
put to use. The Jordans
have owned the building
for five years, and its only
now that they are ready
to use the space for their
business.
There were a lot of obstacles with this building,
she said. There were a lot
of things we didnt expect
to happen that happened.
And had we not loved this
building so much it would
not have gotten done, so it
truly was a labor of love.
Though laborious, the
process will have all been
worth it once the store and
distillery are fully open.
Bob and Kat hope youll
stop by for a taste.

about Sugar Tit Moon-
shine, visit sugartitmoonshine.com.
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SCHOOL
NEWS
GHS OFFERING HEALTH
CAREER CLUBS
Greenville Health System is offering two Health

Career Clubs during the
2015-2016 school year.
The purpose of the program is to give students
the opportunity to learn
more about health careers
by participating in activities and projects with
many of GHSs medical
professionals.
The clubs meet one
Thursday each month from
5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Employee Services Center at
Greenville Health System.
Opening date for Health
Careers Club 1 is Thursday, Sept. 3. Opening date
for Health Careers Club 2
is Thursday, Sept. 10. Registration is required.
please email Teresa Ligon
at tligon@ghs.org or call
455-6115.
SC STUDENTS ISSUED
READING CHALLENGE
The SC Education Oversight Committee (EOC)

announced
today Read
Your Way to the Big
Game, a partnership with
the athletic departments
of both the University of
South Carolina and Clemson University to motivate
all elementary and middle
school students in our
state to read grade level
texts.
The Read Your Way to
the Big Game contest,
which will begin in school
year 2015-16, provides
the opportunity for all
elementary and middle
school students who meet
a six-book challenge to
qualify for tickets to the
Palmetto Bowl, the big
game between the University of South Carolina and
Clemson University football teams. Two students
will be chosen at random
to win two tickets each as
well as pre-game passes
to the historic match-up,
which will take place at
Williams Brice Stadium in
Columbia on November
28. There will be two student winners; one for the
University of South Carolina and one for Clemson
University.
contact Dana Yow at 803734-6148 or danay@eoc.
sc.gov.
GREENVILLE COUNTY
RIVERSIDE MIDDLE OPEN

HOUSE WILL BE THURSDAY
Riverside Middle PTSA

Open House will be held
from 6:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3.
The school will celebrate
being designated as a National PTA School of Excellence and then visitors will
be invited to follow their
students schedule via an
abbreviated bell schedule.
Obtain a copy of the
students schedule from
them before coming to
Open House on Thursday.
Also, if you are interested
in retrieving Parent Portal
login information during
Open House, do so between 6 and 6:30 p.m., in
order to allow time to participate in the rest of the
evenings events.
CHANDLER CREEK FAMILY

NIGHT IS SEPT. 14
The Chandler Creek

Elementary
Curriculum
Treasure Hunt and PTA
Family Night for parents
and students will be held
on Monday, Sept. 14, from
6:30-7:30 p.m.
REFLECTIONS CONTEST
DEADLINE OCT. 6
The theme for this years

South Carolina PTA Reflections contest Let Your
Imagination Fly.
Official rules and entry
form are available at http:
scpta.org. Deadline for entries is Oct. 6.
Each year, students in
Grades Pre-K through 12
are recognized for bringing the theme to life
through film production,
dance choreography, literature, music composition,
photography, and visual
arts.
Contact Elane Poeta at
edpoeta@greenville.k12.
sc.us for questions.
Entries must meet all
requirements and be sub-
PHOTO | SUBMITTED
Washington Center student Kayla Radi shows off her third

grade spirit in Mrs. Jean Ashmores room. In Ashmores
class, students decorate their grade number and pose for
first day of school photos. The numbers will be saved until
Spring, when students will pose with them once more for
the last week of school.
mitted with a completed
official entry form.
BHS PARTICIPATES
IN MALL FUNDRAISER
Through
Sept.
25,
schools can earn up to
$5,000 when visitors shop
and dine at Haywood Mall
through Simons Shop for
Your School program.
The
program
gives
shoppers a chance to earn
points for the local school
of your choice by registering Haywood Mall receipts
at Simon Guest Services
(on the lower level of
Haywood Mall in front of
Macys). The points could
be translated into a cash
prize for the school.
Each dollar spent equals
one point. Shoppers can
designate points to any
public or private K-12, elementary, middle or high
school in South Carolina.
At the end of the event,
three cash prizes will be
awarded based on total
points.
visit www.greenville.k12.
sc.us/bridgehs.
BRHS LAUNCHES POWER

HOUR PROGRAM
Power Hour is a new initiative this year designed

to encourage and support
student achievement by
allowing for a one-hour
lunch period from 11:45
a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Students can participate
in a variety of activities
including: eating lunch
in the cafeteria, media
center, outside and classrooms (based on individual teacher preferences;
participating in intramural
sports in the gym; participate in club meetings; or
meeting with teachers for
Academic Tutoring during
designated office hours.
visit www.greenville.k12.
sc.us/bridgehs.
EASTSIDE CHOOSES
SPIRIT WEEK CHARITY
Eastside High has chosen With Purpose as its

2015 Spirit Week fundraising charity. With Purpose
is a non-profit organization dedicated to ending
childhood cancer.
Spirit Week will be Sept.
18-25 and include a golf
tournament, silent auction, music festival, 5K,
bingo night and Little Miss
Eastside pageant.
visit www.ehsspiritweek.
com.
COLLEGE INFORMATION
SESSION SEPT. 8
For high school seniors

who are interested in
Clemson University, The
University of South Carolina, or College of Charleston, there will be an informational session held
in Greenville on Tuesday,
Sept. 8, at the TD Convention Center from 6:30-8
p.m. (Check-in begins at 6
p.m.).
Register at www.sc.edu/
admissions/infosession by
11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 4.
See your school counselor if you have questions or
need assistance with registration.
VIRTUAL SC SCHOOL
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED
Applications are now being accepted for online initial credit classes through
Virtual SC. The deadline
to register is Wednesday,
Sept. 9. Those interested
should see their school
counselor.
Virtual SC also offers online Credit Recovery classes. These are on an open
enrollment basis, so there
is no deadline to register.
If you have completed at
least one semester of high
school and are at least 15
years old, the registration
window for Twilight School
is now open and will close
on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Those
interested should see their
school counselor for more
details.
GREENVILLE COUNTY
COLLEGE FAIR IS SEPT. 21
The 2015 Greenville

County College Fair will be
held Monday and Tuesday,
Sept. 21 and 22, at the TD
Convention Center.
Over 130 colleges and
universities typically register for the event each
year.
The event is free to the
public.
visit greenvillecountycollegefair.com or call 3553392.
GREER MIDDLE COLLEGE

FALL 4 GMC IS NOV. 14
Greer Middle College

Charter High Fall 4 GMC 5k
Walk/Run will be Saturday,
Nov. 14, at 9 a.m. along the
streets of Greer.
The money raised from
the event will help purchase a new activity bus
for Greer Middle College
Charter High School.
ROPER MOUNTAIN SCIENCE

CENTER HONORED
Roper Mountain Science

Center has earned a Content Provider Honorable
Mention Pinnacle Award
for the second consecutive year from the Center
for Interactive Learning
and Collaboration (CILC).
The centers program entitled Wagons West takes
third through sixth grade
students on a wagon trail
journey to the Oregon Territory.
The trek includes an auction where students must
bid on necessary items
for their trip, and are then
responsible for making
all decisions during the
hour-long journey across
the Great Plain, rivers and
mountains before arriving
in Oregon.
The Pinnacle Award
is given annually to organizations that receive
outstanding scores on
program evaluations submitted by educators and
end users. Receiving the
award indicates remarkable quality of educational
content and exceptional
skill in program delivery.
COUNTY CHANGES CELL

PHONE POLICY
Cell phones and other

electronic devices used
inappropriately by students such as texting during class will no longer be
automatically confiscated
by school administrators.
The revised policy was
approved by the School
Board on Tuesday, Aug.
25, and is effective immediately.
Students will be disciplined for their conduct
rather than solely for the
use of a device. Infractions will be dealt with like
other offenses per the Student Behavior Code policy.
For example, if a student
refuses to put away a cell
phone when asked then
that student would be
disciplined for failing to
follow the teachers directive.
The former process required confiscation and
subsequent return of devices with an increasing
length of time for retention for repeat offenses.
The policy revision was
based on recommendations from a committee of
principals and administrators.
The group also concluded that cell phones and
other electronic devices
can be important educational tools for classroom
instruction if the devices
are used appropriately.
DISTRICT FIVE
CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES
AT BYRNES, LYMAN
Major construction projects are well underway on

both Byrnes High and Lyman Elementary campuses, and with school back
in session, students and
staff have an eye on the
improvements.
At Byrnes, the $26.1 million project will include a
new three-story classroom
wing, with science labs, as
well as the renovation of
certain areas of the existing school. Crews began
work at the beginning of
the summer, demolishing

the schools old weight
rooms and JROTC areas,
along with some classrooms, as well as preparing utilities.
This
week,
workers
poured the first concrete
and are starting preparation for the foundation
wall of the new wing. Assistant Superintendent of
Operations Dr. Greg Wood
says, We should start seeing blocks coming out of
the ground next week.
On Lymans campus,
crews are building a $3.5
million dollar addition,
which will include kindergarten classrooms, as well
as a large classroom wing,
housing 2nd through 4th
grade students. Exterior
block walls are more
than halfway complete
on the classroom addition, according to Wood.
We should start seeing
some of the roof joists being done in the next 2-3
weeks, he says.
Both projects are on
schedule. Lymans addition is set to be completed
by the spring of 2016. The
Byrnes project is slated
for late fall of 2016, with
students officially starting
classes in the new wing by
January 2017.
SCHOOL SUPPLY SURPRISE

ROLLS TO REIDVILLE
Students in Haley Snows

class at Reidville Elementary got a special back-toschool surprise this week,
and it rolled right in on the
cab of an 18 wheeler.
Snows first grade class
won $1,000 in school
supplies, thanks to J.B.
Hunt Transport, a trucking company. The company, which the Reidville
teachers father drives
for, selected Snow and her
students as the winner of
their Adopt-a-Class contest.
THE GREER CITIZEN
B9
Students enjoyed hopping in the cab of the 18wheeler, then were treated
to a pizza lunch.
Later they opened dozens of boxes of supplies,
which the company donated, which included iPad
covers, headphones, and
keyboards.
DONORSCHOOSE GIFTS
ARRIVE TO D5 SCHOOLS
Classrooms across District Five are starting to

reap the benefits of a
special gift that was announced last spring.
In May, comedian Stephen Colbert, along with
Greenville-based company
Scansource,
announced
they would fund more
than $1 million in DonorsChoose grants that
had been submitted by
teachers across South Carolina.
Fifteen projects within
District Five, requested by
10 different teachers, received funding.
Janice Tucker, a teacher
at Beech Springs Intermediate, received a classroom
set of headphones from
her grant this week.
REIDVILLE ELEMENTARY
CELEBRATES READERS
The students and staff

at Reidville Elementary
celebrated reading.
Over the summer, all
students were encouraged
to read, and turn in reading logs.
This week, Principal Dr.
Kim Deering, along with
Assistant Principal Beth
Young, visited classrooms
with the Reading Cheer
Cart to celebrate students summer reading.
Students who turned in
reading logs received a pin
for their lanyard and pizza
donated by Pizza Inn for
their accomplishment.
ENTERTAINMENT
The Greer Citizen
B10
THE GREER CITIZEN
THINGS
TO DO
Oct. 3: Maiz and the 3

Sisters hosted by The Upcountry History Museum
Oct. 17: Apple Tasting
hosted by The Childrens
Museum
The Saturday Market is
located on Main Street at
McBee Avenue Saturdays,
until October 31 from 8:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For
more information, call:
864-467-4494.
STOMPING GROUNDS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Lily James in Cinderella
COUCH THEATER
DVD previews
By Sam Struckhoff
NEW RELEASES
FOR WEEK OF SEPT. 14
PICKS OF THE WEEK
Cinderella (PG) -- Disney revives its highestprofile princess in this

live-action retelling that
stays true to the essence of
(their version of) the original fairytale. The story is
familiar, but helped along
by stunning visual effects,
costumes and set pieces,
as well as a fine performance from Lily James
(TVs Downton Abbey)
as the hardest-working
princess. Cate Blanchett,
of course, has total control over her role as the
evil stepmother, and Helena Bonham Carter makes
a cool fairy godmother.
While Snow White and
others have had their warrior-princess makeovers
in the past few years,
Disneys lavish live-action
fairy tale doesnt try to
re-write the book on princesses. Disney made an effort to be appealing to boy
audiences with its recent
successful princess-fable
Frozen, but this Cinderella doesnt shy from her
DNA: Shes the prettiest
proto-princess
around.
Director Kenneth Branagh
focused on getting the
classic elements right -resetting the standard for
super-pretty, enchanting
romanticism and virtue.
Furious 7 (R) -- These
guys have been pulling
one last job for about
four movies now, but the
whole crew of temperamental street racers (Paul
Walker, Vin Deisel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese
Gibson, et al.) gets back
into high-speed hijinks
when a crazy badass (Jason Statham) pulls some
evil plot that requires really good driving to foil.
Dwayne Johnson returns
as agent Luke Hobbs, and
has fun body-slamming
people and ad-libbing intimidating lines.
I got what I wanted from
it -- ridiculous and awesome stunts delivered
completely without irony,
though its packaged in
some silly stuff about
characters I lost track of
awhile ago. The movie
does its duty in giving a
good send-off to characters that some audiences
must have grown fond of.
Love & Mercy (PG13) -- Brian Wilson cofounded the Beach Boys,
hit the top of the charts,
made a beautiful mark
on rock history with his
album Pet Sounds, and
then lost himself to mental illness and drugs. This
biopic doesnt try to tell
his whole life story, but
focuses on two time-periods: His ascension and
creative peak in the 60s
(played by Paul Dano at
this age), and then jumping to the 80s, when a
middle-aged Wilson (John
Cusack), medicated and
manipulated by a psychiatrist (Paul Giamatti), falls
in love (Elizabeth Banks)
and tries to reclaim his
life. Even for non-fans, the
movie works its drama and
romance without smelling
like another music history
hero lesson.
TV RELEASES
Lost In Space: The Complete Adventures with

Limited Edition Molded
Robot Package
Clarence: Dust Buddies
Big Bang Theory: Season 8
Marvels Agents of
S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 2
Marvels Agent Carter:
Season 1
Sleepy Hollow: Season
2
Stomping Grounds Open

Mic Night is held the second and fourth Friday of
each month. Dan and Luann Gray are hosting open
mic on the second Friday
of the month and Mr. John
is hosting on the fourth
Friday of the month, each
from 7-10 p.m.
Upcoming events:
Sept. 4: Cheryl Teal,
Folksinger and alternative
music, 7-9 p.m.
Sept. 5: Saturday, September 5th
Musical
Artist,
Titus Acoustic Rock Music, 7-10 p.m.
Sept. 7: Closed for Labor
Day
Ongoing events:
Mondays: Colored Pencil Art Class with Robert
Decker, 7-9 p.m.
Tuesdays: Weekly Majong Games, 2-5 p.m.
First & third Tuesdays:
Old Time Jam with Bob
Buckingham, 7-9 p.m.
First & third Wednesdays: Celtic Session, 7-9
p.m.
Visit
www.stompinggroundsgreer.com
for
more information.
BJU PRESENTS A NEW

SEASON OF ARTBREAKS
Greenville residents will

once again have the opportunity to broaden their
artistic and cultural understanding through ArtBreak, a continuing education event series hosted
by the Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery.
On the second Thursday
of most months during the
academic year, ArtBreak
participants enjoy lunch
while listening to intriguing lectures from experts
in fields relating to art,
history and culture. The
first two ArtBreaks are
scheduled to take place at
the Museum & Gallery at
Bob Jones University (on
the Wade Hampton campus) while the rest will
be held at the museums
satellite location in downtown Greenville, Museum
& Gallery (M&G) at Heritage Green.
This falls ArtBreak series will feature a variety
of both new and returning speakers. Jones said
that M&G is particularly
excited to bring in guests
from both the Greenville
community and beyond.
Sept. 10 (M&G at Bob
Jones University): John
Nolan, M&G curator The
Wonderful Artistic Outbreak in the 17th Century
Low Countries
Oct.8 (M&G at Bob
Jones
University):
Dr.
Rhonda Galloway, professor of English at Bob Jones
University Edgar Allen
Poe: The Father of Literary
Sleuthing
Nov. 12 (M&G at Heritage Green): Darren Poupore, curator at the Biltmore Estate Preserving
the Masterpiece: Restoring
the Biltmores Historic Interiors
Dec. 10 (M&G at Heritage Green): Martha Severens, curator, Greenville
County Museum of Art
1992-2010 Playing Detective: Sleuthing a LittleKnown Painter Named Eugene Thomason
To register for any ArtBreak event and learn
more about M&G, please
visit www.bjumg.org/artbreak or call 864-7701330.
CENTRE STAGE WILL SHOW

THE ODD COUPLE
Centre Stage will show

the popular comedy The
Odd Couple by Neil Simon Sept. 10-26.
Performances are Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m. and
Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets
for The Odd Couple are
$30, $25, and $20. Student rush tickets may be
WILLIAM FELTON SCHOOL

OF CRAFTS FALL CLASSES
PHOTO | SUBMITTED
Chalk art exhibit

Six internationally-known chalk artists will be the center of attention at a public meetand-greet event Friday, Sept. 4, 5-7 p.m. in Chapman Cultural Centers parking lot. These
artists will have already started creating works of arts in preparation for Saturdays
1Spark! festival, which is a cultural arts-and-innovation-themed public event. This second
annual family-friendly festival will be Sept. 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and will include many local
artists selling their work directly to the public. The artists will create temporary works of
arts on the asphalt parking lot of Chapman Cultural Center. The images will be two- or
three-dimensional. When viewed at certain angles, aspects of the images will appear to
sit off the ground, very much like watching a 3D movie. More information, please call
542-ARTS.
available 30 minutes prior
to show time for $15 with
school ID (based on availability), one ticket per
ID. Shows run Thursday
through Sunday and all
seats are reserved.
The Fringe Series production of The Night We
Bombed Lincoln Towing
will run concurrently with
The Odd Couple and
will play on Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings, September 15, 16, 22, & 23 at
7pm. All performances are
$15.
The Night We Bombed
Lincoln Towing was the
winner of our 2014 New
Play Festival and will kick
off this seasons New Play
Festival with an encore
performance on Sunday,
October 4, 2015. The
New Play Festival will run
October 4-8. A different
play will be given a staged
reading each night of the
festival. Admission to the
festival is free.
The box office can be
reached at (864) 233-6733
on Tuesdays-Fridays from
2-6 p.m. and two hours before performances. Tickets and additional information are available online
at www.centrestage.org.
MARY POPPINS OPENS SLT

SEASON SEPT. 11
Heartwarming,
magical and fun, the beloved
childrens story Mary
Poppins opens the 70th
anniversary season of The
Spartanburg Little Theatre with the companys
first-ever three-week run.
Performances are at Chapman Cultural Center Sept.
11, 12, 18, 19, 24, 25 and
26 at 8 p.m., and Sept. 13,
19, 20 and 27 at 3 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased through the Ticket
Office at Chapman Cultural Center. Adults are $30;
seniors are $27; and students are $20. Discounted
tickets for groups of 10
or more are available.
For tickets, call (864)
542-2787 or visit ChapmanCulturalCenter.org.
SPO OPENS WITH POWER

AND FORCE
The Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra will open

its 67th season on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m.
with a powerful program
featuring
International
Steinway Artist, Andreas
Boyd. Maestra Sarah Ioannides has put together an
ambitious program for
the premier concert of her
11th season with the SPO.
From the opening brass
chorale of Verdis La Forza del Destino (The Force
of Destiny) overture to
the triumphant finale of
Beethovens Symphony no.
7, Ioannides has worked to
combine some of the most
popular and most technically challenging classical
masterpieces of our time.
The concert will feature
Tchaikovskys Piano Concerto no. 2 performed by
the critically acclaimed
soloist, Andreas Boyde.
This concerto pushes the
boundaries of the piano,
soloist, and orchestra, and
even includes a triple concerto in its central movement.
Nicknamed Monsieur
100,000 Volts for his in-
tense, forceful, and energetic performance style,

Boyde is a highly soughtafter soloist. He has performed with some of the
worlds leading orchestras,
such as the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the
Prague Radio Orchestra,
the Dresdner Philharmonie, the Zrich Kammerorchester, and the Berliner
Sinfonieorchester.
For tickets, $21 and up
for adults; $9 and up for
students, visit www.spartanburgphilharmonic.org
or call 596-9724. Tickets
may be purchased in person at the Twichell Box
Office, West Wilson Room
204, 580 East Main Street,
Spartanburg, SC.
Pre-concert
activities
include a reception in the
Twichell lobby beginning
at 6 p.m. and Classical
Conversations at 6:15 p.m.
in the Lawson Academy
Recital Hall.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

RUBY SLIPPER EVENT
Tickets are on sale for

Habitat For Humanity
Greenville Countys No
Place Like Home Ruby
Slipper event. The event
will be held at the TD Convention Center Monday,
Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. and will
feature a benefit guest
appearance by the Edwin
McCain Acoustic Trio, a
performance by the Phillis Wheatley Repertory
Theatre, a silent auction
with sports items, jewelry
and travel packages and a
seated dinner.
Tickets are $75 per person, or $500 for a table of
ten. Sponsorships are also
available in the amount of
$1,000-$10,000.
call Gail Peay at 672-6341
or email gpeay@habitatgreenville.org.
SANDRA ROPER GUEST

ARTIST AT GUILD GALLERY
Sandra Roper will be the

guest artist at The Artists
Guild Gallery of Greenville
for the month of September. An opening reception
will be held Friday, Sept.
4, from 6-8 p.m.
Having grown up in
South Carolina, painting
scenes depicting the South
is a natural fit for Sandra
Roper. Her watercolor
paintings represent scenes
depicting southerners passionately engaged in their
work as well as Greenville
and Charleston architectural scenes.
In each painting, theres
a story. In the paintings
featuring Charlestons architecture, Sandra tries to
recount the creativity and
brilliance of Charlestons
centuries old architects.
The uniqueness of each
building and the eclectic
mix of architectural styles
make Charlestons buildings so intriguing. The history that survives in these
buildings is an endless
source of inspiration.
The Artists Guild Gallery
of Greenville is a co-operative gallery located at 200
North Main Street. The gallery is open daily MondaySaturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.,
Sunday 1-5 p.m. and the
first Friday of each month
10 a.m.-8 p.m.
YOUTH THEATRE OFFERS

FALL CLASSES
Spartanburg Youth Theatre (SYT) will offer several classes and workshops
this fall for students (K412), beginning the week of
Sept. 14.
Class highlights include
an all-girl writing and
performance class, an
on-camera class including feedback from T3 Talent representatives and
a series of new one-day
workshops for high school
students where teens will
create their own television
shows, learn sword-fighting from a certified fight
director, and master the
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
style of improv comedy.
Other offerings include
beginner and intermediate
acting classes, a stagecraft
class with SYT production
designer Will Luther and
an Inside Out themed class
for K4 and K5. There are
two Friday classes specifically designed for homeschooled students.
Parents can register for
classes at www.spartanburgyouththeatre.com or
call the Spartanburg Youth
Theatre at 864-585-8278.
Multi-class and sibling discounts available.
SPUDS & SPROUTS

CONTINUES SEPT. 19
Twice a month children

have the opportunity to
participate in a learning
activity focused on local
foods and healthy and active living.
When children sign up
for the program at the
Spuds & Sprouts booth,
they will receive a passport
that is stamped for each
completed activity. Once
they fill up their passport,
children will receive a special prize. Upcoming event
dates are listed below:
Sept. 19 : Pepper Tasting
hosted by The Childrens
Museum
Beginners Pottery will

be offered Mondays, Sept.
14-Nov. 16, 6:30-9 p.m. at
Taylors Mill. No experience required. This class is
for anyone who has wanted to try pottery making.
Students will learn handbuilding, wheel throwing
and glazing. A set of basic tools is provided. The
class is $250.
Basic Pottery for students with some clay experience will be offered on
Tuesdays, Sept. 15-Nov.
17, or Wednesdays, Sept.
16-Nov. 18, 6:30-9 p.m.
at Taylors Mills. Cost is
$225.
Intermediate
Pottery
classes exploring more
complex forms through
hand-building techniques
and wheel throwing will be
offered Thursdays, Sept.
17-Nov. 19, 6:30-9 p.m.
at Taylors Mill. Students
will work with multi-piece
forms and understand advanced surface decoration
and glazing techniques.
For those with previous
clay experience. Cost is
$225.
To register, call 3254233 or e-mail feltonschool@gmail.com.
All
classes are held at 250 Mill
Street, Suite 1A, in Taylors
Mills.
GREENVILLE TECH EXHIBITS

SIGHTS UNSEEN
Sights Unseen by artist

Linda Larsen will be exhibited at Greenville Technical Colleges RIVERWORKS
Gallery and Benson Campus Gallery through Sept.
25. The First Friday Artists Reception will be held
Sept. 4, from 6-9 p.m. at
RIVERWORKS Gallery.
Linda Larsen in speaking
of her paintings, monoprints, and sculptures
states, The work I have
been making since 1965
is tied thematically to the
exploration of perceived
forms of mental slavery,
suppression and imprisonment of the human mind
at the hands of whatever
hierarchical/authoritative
body might be governing
the individual.
In Sights Unseen, Larsens art thematically no
longer speaks to perceived
forms of slavery but to the
actual, historical physical enslavement of black
people at the hands of
white people and the inordinately high rate of black
incarceration within our
current judicial system.
RIVERWORKS
Gallery hours are 1-5 p.m.
Wednesday-Sunday. Benson Campus Galleries are
open 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5
p.m. Friday.
FUN AND GAMES
THE GREER CITIZEN
B11
Most medications
increase fall risk
DEAR DR. ROACH: You
recently wrote that antihistamines used for sleep
can increase the risk of
falls. Are there any sleep
aids that dont increase
fall risk? -- C.A.L.
ANSWER: Since almost
all medications are associated with fall risk, reducing the overall number of
medications should be a
goal for all of us who prescribe medication for older
people. Some medications
are more risky than others,
such as the antihistamines
I mentioned, but also prescription sleep aids such
as Ambien, Lunesta and
Sonata,
antidepressants
such
as
amitriptyline
(Elavil) and others, diazepam (Valium) and related
drugs. Major tranquilizers
such as Seroquel are high
risk.
Insomnia itself increases
fall risk, so effective treatment that doesnt use
medications that cause
problems the next day is
the goal. Melatonin works
for some people; melatonin 0.3 mg might be effective and appears to have a
lower risk of falls. Better
still, non-drug treatment
such as cognitive behavior therapy, including
sleep hygiene, has no risk
of medication-associated
falls and may reduce overall fall risk by improving
sleep.
Basics of sleep hygiene
include avoiding long (longer than 20 minutes) naps,
avoiding bright light (including TV and computer)
before bed, reserving the
TO YOUR
GOOD HEALTH
KEITH
ROACH, M.D.
bed strictly for sleep and
maintaining the same bedtime and wake time every
day. A CBT therapist can
give much more detailed
and personalized information.
***
DEAR DR. ROACH: After a terrible bout of IBS,
my doctor tested me for
C. diff, and it came back
positive. He put me on an
antibiotic and told me I
was just a carrier. Can you
please explain to me what
it means to be a carrier?
I would hate to think that
I might pass it on to my
grandchildren by touching
them, or changing their
diapers, etc.
I work in a hospital and
feel I have a dirty secret,
because all I get is, Just
wash your hands. Any
information that you may
have on the subject would
be greatly appreciated. -M.D.
ANSWER: A carrier is
someone who harbors a
condition but who has no
symptoms of the condition. There is a possibility
of passing on a condition
when you are a carrier.
In your case, the bacteria
Clostridium dificile, universally called C. diff, is
present in about 3 percent

of all healthy adults. However, somewhere between
20 percent and 50 percent
of patients in hospitals
and long-term-care facilities have asymptomatic C.
diff. The spores of C. diff
are very, very difficult to
eradicate and can be found
on many surfaces, and so
hospital workers as well
as patients may become
infected (with symptoms
of diarrhea) or can be carriers. This may be how you
acquired the bacteria.
Current guidelines do
not recommend treatment
for carriers. The most important way to prevent
your passing on the infection is good hand-washing. The best method is
warm water and soap after using the bathroom.
(My hospital recommends
singing Happy Birthday
in your head twice to be
sure you are washing long
enough.) Alcohol sanitizers are ineffective for C
diff. By being meticulous
in hand-washing, you can
minimize the risk of passing on the bacteria.
Dr. Roach regrets that
he is unable to answer individual letters, but will
incorporate them in the
column whenever possible. Readers may email
questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu.
To view and order health
pamphlets, visit www.rbmamall.com, or write to
Good Health, 628 Virginia
Drive Orlando, FL 32803.
(c) 2015 North America Synd., Inc.
SOAP UPDATES
was for TJ to be living at
Sonnys. Anna and Sloane
discussed the state of
their relationship. Michael
tried to alleviate Morgans
fears. Lulu was optimistic
that she and Valerie could
get along. Jake and Sam
continued their investigation into Nikolas and the
ELQ takeover. Carly was
touched by the wedding
gifts she received. Wait to
See: Olivia reveals whom
she saw at the docks.
BY DANA BLOCK
THE BOLD AND

THE BEAUTIFUL
Desperate to get out

from under Ivys continued threat, Steffy begged
Wyatt one last time to delete the video of the night
Aly died. Ridge explained
to Brooke more about
what happened during
his time in Paris and why
he couldnt tell Caroline
about it. Ivy basked in
the glory of being named
the new face of Forrester
Creations, especially because it came at Steffys
expense. Liam vowed to
protect Steffy from going
to jail no matter the cost.
Rick and Maya returned
from their honeymoon
and shared stories of their
adventures. Thomas and
Brooke compared notes
about Ridge and Carolines
relationship. Ridge called
Thomas for a private
meeting and surprised
him with some important
announcements. Wait to
See: Two rivals have a big
showdown.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
John took Marlena on

a romantic trip down
memory lane to prove his
devotion to her. Theresa,
Kate and Nicole unknowingly set their sights on
the same goal. Jennifer
and Eve got into a physical altercation after Jennifer accused her rival of
leaking false information
to the media. Kyle put JJs
loyalty to the test. As the
Lisa LoCicero stars as Olivia

on General Hospital
new DA, Justin immediately clashed with Rafe over
the murder investigation.
Evidence continued to
build against Chad. Clyde
threatened JJ. Hope debated whether she should
accept Aidens proposal.
Stefano offered to clear
Chads name if he pursued
Abigail once again. A distraught Eric lashed out.
Wait to See: John is called
away on ISA business.
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Michael and Sabrina

discussed how he could
support Morgan. Meanwhile an unraveled Morgan showed up at Sonnys
house, where he received
empathy and support.
Patrick and Sam had a
surprise visitor. Hayden
remembered a pivotal moment she had with Nikolas.
Lulu suggested that Maxie
audition for Dillons film.
Jordan confided in Dante
about how dangerous it
THE YOUNG AND

THE RESTLESS
Stitch called Ashley out

on her attitude toward
Abby. Billy wanted to
make amends with Victoria but couldnt work up
the nerve. Victor tried to
bribe Marisa to leave town.
Dylan confided in Nick
that he was worried about
Sharon. Sage feared that
Victor was going to push
her aside after the baby
was born. Cane learned
that Lily knew about what
happened at the bachelor
party, but she explained
that she didnt want to
ruin Devon and Hilarys
marriage. Billy told Ashley
that nothing was found
on Jacks computer about
the Paragon Project. Jill returned to Genoa City and
found it hard to believe
that Neil had forgiven Devon so quickly. Meanwhile,
Cane confronted Colin
about blackmailing Devon.
Wait to See: Ashley cozies
up to Joe.
THE SPATS by Jeff Pickering
RFD by Mike Marland
AMBER WAVES by Dave T. Phipps
OUT ON A LIMB by Gary Kopervas
(c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.
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