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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 
Hwy. 29
LED light
project
advances
Christmas
decorations
canned
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
The City of Greer is
working to replace seven
miles of street lights along
Wade Hampton Boulevard
with LED (light-emitting
diode) bulbs.
The city has completed a
little over two miles of the
project, from Gap Creek
Road to Walmart, with
about 150 new fixtures.
New LED Lights
Because of the
retrofitting thatll
be necessary for
the new fixtures, we
will not be installing
those decorations
on Wade Hampton
Boulevard this
Christmas season.
Ed Driggers
Greer City Administrator
As we light sections of
that corridor, then we are
taking down the old fix-
tures at that time as well,
so that project is moving
along well, said City Ad-
ministrator Ed Driggers.
Due to the LED project,
Christmas decorations
will not be installed along
the Wade Hampton corri-
dor this year.
Because of the retro-
fitting thatll be neces-
sary for the new fixtures,
we will not be installing
those decorations on
Wade Hampton Boulevard
this Christmas season,
Driggers said. Itll take
us through the end of the
year for us to make sure
that we have inventoried
everything that we have.
We can then do a plan
for the placement of fix-
tures moving forward, he
said.
Christmas decorations
will still be hung in the
downtown area and the
other traditional places.
We will come back a
little bit later in the year
and make a proposal to
council about how we may
want to consider that,
Driggers said. Its going
to be a very different en-
vironment for us on Wade
Hampton Boulevard with
those new LED lights.
We thought it would
be most prudent this year
that we not try to mix that
up from old to new in this
first year, he said.
INDEX | INSIDE
CLASSIFIEDS B5
COMMUNITY NEWS A2
CRIME A10
ENTERTAINMENT B7
OPINION A4
SCHOOLS A9
SPORTS B1-4
Greer Reliefs Caroline Robertson, left, recognized Misty
Lathem at the nonprofits annual community breakfast.
Greer nonprofit
shares message Police seeking armed suspects
During
Community
Breakfast
BY BILLY CANNADA
EDITOR
Greer resident Misty
Lathem knows what it
feels like to need help.
After a difficult child-
hood and some bad
breaks, Lathem found
Greer Relief at a critical
time for her family.
Through many interac-
tions with the local non-
profit, she decided to give
back to the same nonprof-
it that once gave to her.
She came through
the Christmas program
Sections of Kids Planet are closed to the public until the equipment can be repaired.
Ryan Lanier (above) enjoyed the open section of the playground on Monday.
Greer planning repairs
at popular playground
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER pairing and replacing, but
City officials are look-
ing to maintain a popular
Greer community play-
ground until a plan can be
established for its redevel-
opment.
Numerous pieces of
equipment at Kids Planet
| SPORTS
FEELS LIKE FALL
Our annual Fall
Home and Garden
section
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BILLY CANNADA | THE GREER CITIZEN
and through our Renew
Program. She was going
through a pretty hard
time, Caroline Robert-
son, Executive Director
of Greer Relief, said. She
didnt just want to be a re-
cipient, though. She want-
ed to give back. The joy
and smiles shes brought
to our office have made a
huge difference.
Lathem developed a re-
lationship with Greer Re-
lief and its staff that re-
mains strong today.
Theyre my family. I
think the world of them,
Lathem said. I enjoy
helping other people, and
Greer Relief has taught
me a lot. It just makes me
want to do the same for
others.
Lathems story is one
of many shared through
SEE BREAKFAST | A7
I in Century Park need re-
a solution isnt so simple.
Because we are not at
the point that we are pre-
pared to take down all of
the old equipment and re-
build that playground fa-
cility, we were faced with
the dilemma of shutting
down portions of the play-
Council OKs rezoning
for proposed business
Additional
requests
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
Greer City Council ap-
proved (5-1) a rezoning re-
quest by Michael Frazier to
establish a new business,
Pups and Pints, at the cor-
ner of Brushy Creek Road
and Kings Creek Drive.
Judy Albert was the only
council member opposed.
It will back up to Car-
men Glen subdivision,
very near the entrance and
very close to the dialysis
center, Albert said. That
was my main concerns. It
didn't seem to me to be a
good fit.
BY BILLY CANNADA
EDITOR
Greer Police are search-
ing for two subjects they
say robbed a business
at gunpoint on Saturday
morning.
According to Lt. Patrick
Fortenberry, officers re-
sponded to First Choice
Cash Advance at around
9:33 a.m. after two male
subjects wearing old man
Halloween masks pulled
a gun and demanded that
an employee give them
money from the cash reg-
isters.
After obtaining an un-
specified amount of mon-
ey, one of the subjects
used zip ties to secure the
hands of the employee
and told the employee to
lie down on the ground in
a restroom, police said.
Both subjects then fled
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
ground until we were at
that point, said City Ad-
ministrator Ed Driggers.
It is such a popular at-
traction that we felt that
it was appropriate that
we would keep the play-
ground open and oper-
ating. It is our belief that
some of this equipment
SEE REPAIRS | A7
|
STILL UNBEATEN
Byrnes and Eastside
improve records
during easy wins
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GREER, SOUTH CAROLINA VOL. 104 NO. 38 75 CENTS
PLANNING COMMISSION SUMMARY |
The Greer Planning Commission approved several requests at
its Monday night meeting. Approved requests include:
Oakland Avenue properties rezoned from C-2 to R-75 for single
family homes.
Suber Mill Rd and Buncombe Rd properties annexed into Greer
and zoned I-1 for future expansion of API.
Robinson Road property annexed into Greer and zoned I-1 for
future industrial development.
Buncombe Road property rezoned from R-15 to C-2 for sale as
commercial property.
Brushy Creek Road properties rezoned to S-1 to more accurately
reflect the operation on the larger parcel.
Pennsylvania Avenue property rezoned from C-2 to R-M2 to
accurately reflect the type of structure and future use of this
building.
Hammett Bridge Road property zoned DRD completed a
revised Final Development Plan.
Greer City Council also the purpose of expanding
approved the annexation a business, whose head-
of 9.63 acres at the cor- quarters are not annexed
ner of Suber Mill Road into the city. The vote
and Buncombe Road for SEE COUNCIL | A7
PHOTO | SUBMITTED
Greer Police believe this car was used during a robbery
last Saturday morning at First Choice Cash Advance.
the business. dent.
A possible suspect vehi- Those with any infor-
cle was captured on secu- mation on this incident
rity cameras and was seen should contact Det. Bash
at the side of the business at 848-5351 or jbash@
around the time of the cityofgreer.org.
robbery.
The employee was not billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
injured during this inci-
Voters to decide
on penny sales
tax in November
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER By law, you can do
Spartanburg County it for eight years
councilman Bob Walker is
visiting local municipal- before you have to
ities to pitch a proposed
penny sales tax that will sunset it, but weve
be on the ballot Nov. 7.
Members of the com- decided we can do
munity and Lyman Town
Council heard more about what we need to do
the sales tax referendum
last week. If approved, the in six years.
one cent sales tax would
begin for Spartanburg
County residents on May Bob Walker
Spartanburg County Councilman
1, 2018, and end on April
30, 2024.
By law, you can do it with the courthouse, the
for eight years before judiciary system, a 600
you have to sunset it, but space parking garage and
weve decided we can do
what we need to do in six
years, Walker said. After
six years, it goes away. If
emergency operations
center, he said. Thats
the top priority that weve
got. Thats proposed to be
we dont collect enough $130 million.
money in six years to do The courthouse, built
everythingwe have every- in 1958, is not meeting
thing listed in priorities standards, Walker said.
and once we were to get to It was built for three
that point, it stops. courtrooms, he said. We
Walker listed several currently have 14 court-
projects the new revenue rooms right now.
would be used to com- In addition, there
plete. are roof and window
Were going to start SEE TAX | A7
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Community
News
FAMIY NIGHT AT
THRIVE AT GREER
Thrive at Greer is hold-
ing a family night on
Thursday, Sept. 21, from
6-7:30 p.m.
Activities include sock
hop, classic car cruise in,
music, raffles and artwork
by residents for sale.
All proceeds will benefit
the Walk To End Alzhei-
mers.
Thrive at Greer is locat-
ed at 715 South Buncombe
Road, Greer.
OPERATION DRY BABY
BOTTOMS KICKED OFF
Operation Dry Baby Bot-
toms is a month diaper
drive to collect 1,000,000
diapers for Upstate babies
and families being affect-
ed by Diaper Need.
Diaper Need is the inad-
equate supply of diapers
to keep a baby clean, dry
and health.
Diapers are being col-
lected at St. Clair Signs, lo-
cated at 1334 Miller Road,
Greenville.
Operation Dry Baby Bot-
toms is a joint effort by
Diaper Bank of the Caroli-
nas, a 501c3 organization
based in Greenville; Chil-
drens Hospital of Green-
ville Health System and
The Community Journals.
For more information,
call Rosylin Weston at
484-7771.
PRINCESS PROGRAM
CONTINUES IN GREER
The Miss Greater Greer
Scholarship Organization
is excited to continue the
tradition of the Princess
Program. Young ladies
from the age of 6 to 12
may participate in this
program where they will
be able to experience the
pageant from a first hand
perspective.
We are excited about
this opportunity for young
ladies to experience this
amazing tradition and be
mentored by some of the
best role models there are
in the Miss Greater Greer
Pageant, said board
chairman Harry Culpep-
per, Jr.
They will participate in
the Evening Gown pro-
ductoin and get to meet
the contestants. This pro-
gram will also help raise
funds for the Scholarship
Program. There is a limit-
ed number of slots open
for participation.
For more information,
visit the Miss Greater Greer
website (www.missgreat-
ergreer.org) or contact
missgreatergreer@gmail.
com for applications.
HOMEBUYER SEMINAR
SET FOR SEPT. 30
A homebuyer seminar
is set to take place on Sat-
Church
News
APALACHE BAPTIST
GOLDEN HEARTS
A one day trip is sched-
uled Sept. 22 for the
Golden Hearts men to
visit NASCAR race shops
in NC.
The men will be visiting
the following race shops:
Penske Racing, JR Motor-
sports, Joe Gibbs Racing,
Dale Earnhardt Inc., and
Hendrick Motorsports.
The seniors plan to go
out to eat at 6 p.m. Sept.
28 (destination to be an-
nounced at a later date).
EL BETHEL BAPTIST
TO HOLD BLOCK PARTY
El Bethel Baptist Church
is holding a Block Party
from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday,
Sept. 23, in the Greer Mill
area at the corner of Con-
necticut and Parker Street
across from the mill.
Come for fun for kids
and adults and meet your
neighbors.
TAYLORS FIRST TO HOST
GRIEF SUPPORT SESSION
Grief Support for Spous-
es is an eight-week session
beginning on Tuesday,
Oct. 2, from 6:45-8:30 p.m.
at Taylors First Baptist
Church.
Grief Support for Spous-
es provides encourage-
ment and support through
an eight-week session of-
fered in the spring and fall
of each year.
Sandra Jones and Joseph Siegel browsed the booths at Greer Trade Days in downtown Greer on Saturday. The event,
which featured over 40 vendors, gave shoppers a chance to browse antiques and other vintage items.
urday, Sept. 30, from 9:30
a.m. to noon at 14326 E.
Wade Hampton Blvd.
The seminar will help
to answer the questions:
What do I need to know to
buy a home? How much
money will I need to put
down for a home pur-
chase? What credit score
do I need? How do I look
for available homes? Do I
need a REALTOR to buy
from a builder or a For
Sale by Owner listing? Is
there a best time to buy?
Industry experts will
help you get the informa-
tion you need to purchase
your new home.
These specialists will be
here for youreal estate,
mortgage, credit repair
and new home construc-
tion.
Space is limited.
The first 20 people to
reserve a seat will be guar-
anteed admittance.
Please call or text KD at
915-0054.
SOAR PLANS
FALL TRIP
City of Greer SOAR (Se-
niors Out and ARound)
presents a Fall Trip to Hel-
en, GA. Come join onboard
a Deluxe Motor Coach to
travel to the famous Dil-
lard House for lunch and
then on to the beautiful
town of Helen, GA.
Cost includes: Deluxe
Motor Coach Transporta-
tion, Tour Director from
Blue Ridge Tours, Family
Style Lunch at the Dillard
House, Free time in Down-
town and the Alpine Vil-
lage in Helen, Ga and also
includes all Parking, Fees
and Gratuities (Drivers
and Restaurant).
The cost is $75 per per-
son and is due by Sept. 20.
This course gives insight
and tools for coping with
loneliness, depression,
and anger while guiding
participants to a place of
hope.
Caring group leaders
facilitate discussion and
guide the healing process
based on their own jour-
ney through grief.
For more information,
visit www.taylorsfbc.org.
TRBA TO HOLD 5TH
ANNUAL CELEBRATION
The 5th annual Celebra-
tion is going to be held
from 5-6:30 p.m. on Sun-
day, Oct. 8, at Taylors First
Baptist Church.
The Special Guest Speak-
er is Dr. Gordon Fort with
the International Mission
Board, and the Associa-
tional Choir is going to
be led by Kevin Batson
of Taylors First Baptist
Church.
LADIES BANQUET
SET FOR OCT 16
Locust Hill Baptist
Church is holding A
Womans Touch ladies
banquet starting at 6:30
p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16.
Special guest speaker
Sherry Bradshaw grew up
in a small South Carolina
town and earned a Bache-
lor of Science from Clem-
son.
Married since 1986, Bill
and Sherry Bradshaw have
three children.
Guest soloist Maggie
Ledford, a fifth grader
at Heritage Elementary
School, has four red-head-
ed little brothers.
Tickets for the banquet
Treasure hunting
For more information or
to sign-up, contact Mere-
dith Anzur at 968-7001 or
by e-mail at manzur@city-
ofgreer.org.
GREER CLASS OF 67
TO HOLD REUNION
The 1967 class of Greer
High School will hold its
50-year class reunion on
Sept. 22.
All persons who were
Greer High School fresh-
men in 1964, sophomores
in 1965, juniors in 1966 or
seniors in 1967 are strong-
ly encouraged to attend,
whether or not they re-
ceived a Greer High School
diploma.
The reunion will be held
at the Cannon Centre in
Greer from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
For admission informa-
tion, contact Bill Harris at
313-6648 or Susan Smith
Lynn at 414-2195.
Additional activities,
including a visit to the
Greer Heritage Museum
and a walking tour of the
Greer Historic District, are
planned on Sept. 23.
MOON-RODGERS REUNION
COMING ON SEPT. 24
Descendants of the late
John Walker and Susan
Burch Moon, William R.
(Bob) and Dorah Campbell
Rodgers will hold their
annual family reunion at
Lance Knoll on Sunday,
Sept. 24, starting at 1 p.m.
Bring a picnic lunch. Ta-
bleware and ice will be fur-
nished.
Lance Knoll is located at
1755 Wingo Road, Campo-
bello.
For more information,
call Syble at 895-2196,
Homer at 334-5025 or Ear-
lene at 268-2086.
will be available beginning
on Sunday, Sept. 24, at
$12 a piece, and the tick-
ets include dinner.
For tickets or more in-
formation, call Frances
Gravley at 655-5187.
CO N C E R T
Burnsview Baptist
www.burnsview.com
Burnsview Baptist Church cordially invites you to come enjoy Solo Guitarist, Rodrigo Rodriguez. Rodrigo was
born with a deep love and passion for music. Although he has made many CDs, concert tours, performances
world wide since the age of 15, it has only been in the last 23 years that he has been able to play with a new
found joy and inspiration that has only come from having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Burnsview Baptist 9690 reidville rd. Greer 879.4006
FUNDRAISERS
FOR MAKE-A-WISH
Alison Rauch with the
Greer Commission of
Public Works (CPW) is
preparing for a 28.3-mile
hike in one day in No-
vember to raise funds for
Make-A-Wish South Caro-
lina, which is a nonprofit
that grants the wish of
a child diagnosed with a
life-threatening medical
condition in the United
States and its territories.
Hikers are asked to raise
$2,500 each in order to
participate.
Rauch has an upcoming
fundraiser from 5-8 p.m.
on Monday, Sept. 25, at
Zaxbys, located at 920
W. Wade Hampton Blvd.,
Greer.
RAILFEST EVENT
COMES BACK
Greers second annual
Railfest at Greer City Park
is all about trains and rail
safety on September 30.
This event, 10 a.m. to 2
p.m., is free to the public,
offering rail safety presen-
tations from Operation
Livesaver, trackless train,
model trains, and more.
Local rail police and mu-
seums will be available
with interactive displays,
and everyone can enjoy
videos about locamotive
history and rail safety in-
side of City Hall.
Children and adults can
enter to receive prizes
such as scenic train rides,
model trains, and more.
Food and drink will be
available for purchase.
MILL HILL REUNION AND
ROSIES ANNIVERSARY
The fifth annual All Mill
Hill Reunion and 25-year
Anniversary of Rosies is
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CRAFT SHOW
AT MARIETTA FIRST
Marietta First Baptist
Church is holding its An-
nual Christmas Craft Show
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on
Saturday, Nov. 11 at Mar-
ietta First Baptist Church.
A LOVE OFFERING WILL BE RECEIVED
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Fall2017 Grief Support
Class for those struggling
with the loss of a loved
one, those having diffi-
culty finding friends who
understand and those
looking for practical tools
to cope.
The 10-week classes are
set to run from October to
December and are based
on principles from Alan
Wolfelts book, Under-
standing Your Grief: Ten
Essential Touchstones for
Finding Hope and Healing.
Greenville
Weekly,Oct.3 Dec. 5,
Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m.
5 Century Dr.; Suite 220;
Office Building: Century
at Keith Office Park; Door
Sign: Service Corp Inter-
national; Corner of Keith
Drive and Century Drive
(Off I-385, Exit 40)
Spartanburg
Weekly, Oct. 4 Dec. 6,
Wednesdays, 1-2:30 p.m.
The Juice Bar at St.
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN Christophers Episcopal
Church, 400 Dupre Drive
For more information,
visit www.hospicegrief-
support.com or con-
tactTonya Taylorat 627-
7049 or jillian.storm@
interimcares.com.
taking place on Saturday, WOMENS CENTER TO HOLD
Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to ANNUAL 5K RACE FOR LIFE
3 p.m. at Rosies Hotdogs, Piedmont Womens Cen-
located at Pennsylvania ter (PWC) announced its
Avenue and South Main fourth annual 5K Race for
Street in Greer. Life to be held Oct. 7.
One canned food item The 2017 Race for Life
per person will be accept- will take place at Trailblaz-
ed for donation to Greer er Park in Travelers Rest.
Community Ministries. The race activities will
Music, arts and crafts include a one-mile Fun
and more will be pres- Run at 8 a.m. for children
ent. Bring old photos and ten years old and under
a chair as well as classic with the annual 5K run/
cars. Mills include Greer, walk beginning at 9 a.m.
Victor, Franklin, Pelham for adults. Proceeds from
and Apalache. the race will benefit PWCs
ultrasound program and
FALL 2017 CLASS other ministry resources.
FOR GRIEF SUPPORT For more information,
Interim Healthcare visit piedmontwomen-
Hospice is restarting its scenter.org/5k.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 THE GREER CITIZEN A3
I IM JUST
may have achieved a real sense of what
it might have been like to have lived in
a covered wagon this past week.
Like countless others, Paul and I took
in family evacuating from Hollywood,
Florida: Pauls niece, nephew-in-law,
toddler daughter (no one cuter. I know
Great Aunts are supposed to say that,
but that is one, cute kid.) and two of
the biggest cats Ive ever seen drove 14
hours to escape the wrath of Hurricane
Irma, only to be met by that cranky old
woman as she followed them to the
foothills of the blue ridge albeit much
weakened.
It should be said that our cabin is a
scant 1,500 square feet and with five hu-
mans, Rosie our Jack, and a total now of
7 cats, it felt as if we were all living in an
episode of Hoarders, winding our way
past the childs play pen, toys, highchair,
luggage and stumbling over cats the size
of a Kia.
Im not kiddingif you caught a
glimpse of one of these felines out of the
corner of your eye, youd ask, Did some-
one park a car in the kitchen? Giving
credit where credit is due, I will say that
both Murphy and Nick were exemplary
guests residing quietly under a bed or
FROM THE MAILBAG | KAELYNS
On the ballot
this November
Q: Are there any Greer races
that will be decided in the Nov.
7 election?
A: Summer is over and anoth-
er election cycle will soon be
upon us.
That means its time for folks
to get registered and get ready
to cast a ballot.
In Greer, only one race is go-
ing to be contested: the District
6 City Council seat.
Judy Albert is the incumbent,
running against Dexter Reaves.
Precincts and polling loca-
tion to decide this particular
race are Granite Creek Pre-
cinct (Pleasant Grove Baptist
Church), Riverside Precinct
(Riverside Baptist Church) and
Super Precinct (Praise Cathe-
dral).
In Greer, only one
race is going to be
contested: the District 6
City Council seat. Judy
Albert is the incumbent,
running against Dexter
Reaves.
Two other uncontested races
are already decided, as Wayne
Griffin and Lee Dumas will
continue their terms in District
2 and District 4 respectively.
Perry Williams, Greer CPWs
Commissioner, will also con-
tinue serving after his race was
left uncontested.
Polling places are always
open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.,
and those wishing to vote must
register no later than Oct. 7.
Questions about the Greer
election can be directed to Mu-
nicipal Clerk Tammy Duncan at
tduncan@cityofgreer.org.
If you have a question you
would like to submit to the
mailbag, email billy@greerciti-
zen.com or call 877-2076.
You can also stop by our
office at 317 Trade Street.
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Cat-astrophe
SAYING
PAM STONE
generally, in the kitchen, their eyes full
of hope.
Your mother will feed you, I men-
tioned to, I think, Murphy, although
they are identical: both black, both with
bellies that undulated across the floor.
Whoever you are.
You can tell the difference because
Nick is actually a calico, Katharine
pointed out. On his belly he has a cou-
ple of spots of tortoiseshell.
How could I possibly ever see that?
I countered. I dont have a lift rack to
hoist him up.
Youre fat shaming him. Katharine
said. Thats not very nice.
Actually, I replied, gently pulling
Rosie away from Nick who began eyeing
her suspiciously, the way a hawk will
perch on a fence and let its eyes sweep
across a field as it contemplates dinner,
Im fat shaming you. Youre the one
GUEST EDITORIAL
Private dams still pose
flood risks across state
Gov. Henry McMaster has generally gotten
high marks for his decisions regarding limit-
ed coastal evacuation in advance of Hurricane
Irma. It was a delicate task, given the shifting
projections of where the storm might hit.
And credit the governor for a decision aimed
at sparing the Midlands with another flooding
catastrophe, when he ordered all dam owners
statewide to lower water levels.
Recall the devastation that occurred in Octo-
ber 2015, when 51 of states roughly 2,300 pri-
vate dams failed as 16 inches of rain fell over
just six hours, flooding homes, washing out
roads and spurring state officials to take cor-
rective actions.
Within a few weeks, the state issued emer-
gency orders to replace or repair 76 dams clas-
sified as a high hazard, meaning they could
cost lives or cause severe damage to infrastruc-
ture. More than 180 other dams were flagged
for non-emergency repairs.
But because the issue was a sleeping giant
before the 2015 deluge, and many of the dam
owners were in no position to pay for costly re-
pairs, only a few of the high-hazard dams had
been repaired by the time Hurricane Matthew
struck the following October, causing about 25
more dam failures, mostly in the Pee Dee region.
And it could happen again.
The state Department of Health and Envi-
ronmental Control (DHEC) has been working
to improve private dam safety in the wake of
the initial deluge. In some cases the agency has
helped private owners secure Federal Emergen-
cy Management Agency funding to help pay for
repairs.
But more than 100 at-risk dams remain to be
repaired, rebuilt or removed.
And while the Legislature has provided more
funding to DHECs dam safety program, there
is more for lawmakers to do. Legislation that
would require property owners to have surety
bonds to cover emergency repairs has yet to be
approved, mainly because dam owners object
to the costs of repairs to protect downstream
properties.
Repairing or replacing the mostly earthen
structures that turned streams into recre-
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responsible. What are you giving them? And Murphy dolefully accepted his
Groupon certificates to The Golden bath because he was too big to fight with
Corral? much effort, and two, because the ensu-
The funny thing is that if you hap- ing tidal wave would drown us all.
pened to be standing behind this athletic Their four day visit was actually a
family at the grocery store check-out, most enjoyable time. When a small
your eyes would marvel at the contents house is that crammed with people and
of their shopping cart: organic every- pets you give up trying to be neat and
thing. No junk food whatsoever. No soft just let go and enjoy one anothers com-
drinks, no white bread, no hamburger pany. We laughed a lot, the men cooked,
meat. The little girl has fresh fruit for we women sampled different wines, the
breakfast and loves it. You would see child enthusiastically tackled Elsa in
wild caught salmon, lentils, blueberries her Frozen coloring book, and we gave
and oranges, 2% milk, Greek yoghurt and each other as much space as possible
a nice pinot grigio. with daily excursions. All the while hold-
But somehow the cats are sneaking ing our breath as we watched the news
out at night and going through the drive chronicling Irmas path of destruction.
thru at Burger King and chowing down They were luckyno damage whatsoever
on Whoppers. to their stout, mid-century home and as
I hope you dont mind but we have they packed up their SUV to return home
to give Murphy a bath, Katharine it was sadness I felt instead of relief.
explained. He wet himself in the crate Waving our goodbyes, I watched as
during the drive and his feet really Murphy and Nick, who must have been
smell. sprayed with cooking oil to fit inside
Sure, I agreed, Just plop him in the their respective crates, were loaded last
sink. and peered at me out the back window.
Katharine stared balefully at the sink. See you guys, I said. Drive safe.
I mean the tub, I amended, realizing Dont eat any small children.
for Murphy, the sink would appear no I swear Nick smirked.
larger than a soap dish.
KORNER
KAELYN CASHMAN
Staff reporter
Health
S
taying healthy has many
benefits.
I enjoy being able to walk
where I want to go, to run
around with children and to be
flexible.
But it is getting harder to stay
the same size.
Nevertheless, I have been
walking with a good friend
from college most Saturday
mornings and occasionally with
a coworker.
Over the weekend, my hus-
band Brad picked up some of
his work out equipment.
So, Sunday night, I said I was
going to do 100 sit-ups. When
| Brad challenged my ability, I
knew I had to do them.
After we ate dinner, I cleaned
up some dishes and folded
some laundry.
Then, I sat down to the
challenge on an inclined situp
bench. Brad sat nearby to
count; otherwise, he might not
have believed me.
As I began, he counted out
loud.
ational lakes can cost anywhere from less than I reached about 25 before I
$100,000 to more than $1.5 million, and many took my first short break. At
of the property owners were unaware they even 50, I needed a few minutes. I
owned dams or were responsible for their up- got to near 75 for my next brief
keep. break.
A new round of private dam inspections start- Then, I completed the goal.
ed in February and is way ahead of schedule, Brad said Id be feeling the
according to DHECs head of environmental af- pain the next day, and I did--for
fairs, Myra Reece. So far, the agency has issued days afterwards. I woke up
at least 36 permits to repair dams. A few dams very sore, and Brad related the
have been removed altogether, one with the total soreness of working some
help of the nonprofit American Rivers. construction projects.
DHECs water bureau chief, Mark Hollis, said Brad is also taking anatomy
the agency has new tools, including a geograph- and physiology for his respira-
ic information system that enables engineers tory therapy degree.
in field offices to better monitor dams and re- So, he explained the process
spond to problems faster. of building muscles, but I dont
In trouble spots such as the Pee Dee region want to build muscle; I just
and the Gills Creek watershed near Columbia, want to keep in shape.
where about 20 dams failed or were flagged for Brad suggested crunches.
emergency repairs, at least two of the larger So, maybe I will try crunches
earthen dams have been replaced by concrete next time, doing several rounds
structures and work is underway on a third. of a reasonable number on a
But problems still exist, mainly on the prop- regular basis.
erty owners end. Most of the dams in question While physical health is
are more than 50 years old and are typically important, our spiritual state is
owned by individuals or homeowners associa- even more so.
tions. Others were built by developers to create 1 Timothy 4:7-10 says, Have
waterfront properties and never deeded over to nothing to do with irrever-
landowners. When the 2015 emergency repair ent, silly myths. Rather train
orders were issued, about 20 property owners yourself for godliness; for while
simply did not respond. bodily training is of some value,
Additionally, lagging dam repairs have held godliness is of value in every
up the replacement of at least a dozen roads way, as it holds promise for
that were washed out, with the Department of the present life and also for
Transportation refusing to take action until the the life to come. The saying is
dams are repaired. trustworthy and deserving of
In the coming legislative session, lawmakers full acceptance. For to this end
will need to find a way to speed up repairs we toil and strive, because we
even if it means shifting the burden to taxpay- have our hope set on the living
ers at large, creating special tax districts or en- God, who is the Savior of all
listing nonprofits to get the job done. people, especially of those who
There were no reports of dam breaches during believe.
Irma, but the storm was another reminder of In all my pursuits, I hope to
the work that still needs to be done to forestall seek first His kingdom, loving
another catastrophe. God and loving others.
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 Fall
Decorating A4
Metallic dcor is one way to add warmth into your home this fall.
Six ways to bring warmth
into your home this fall
STATEPOINT
W
ith the shorter days
and cooler nights of
fall can come the
urge to hibernate. But first pre-
pare yourself and your home
for the season with these cozy
and warm accents that will
make time spent indoors cozi-
er.
INCORPORATE
METALLIC DCOR
While youre breaking out
the pumpkins, cornstalks and
cornucopias, take a different
approach this season and in-
corporate copper or brass ac-
cents. These metallic items will
elevate dcor, and the orange
and yellow tones will comple-
ment the changing leaves out-
side. Try picking out a unique
candelabra or vase or small
decorative pieces to style the
room.
MAKEOVER THE FIREPLACE
Fireplace season is on the
horizon, so start thinking
about new ways to make it the
focal point of a room. Try
painting it with a subtle white-
wash for a look that will in-
stantly revive brick and bright-
en the space. Before you get
started, prep the fireplace by
scrubbing brick with a wire
brush to remove any residue.
Then, tape off any areas you
dont want painted with a
quality painters tape like Frog-
Tape brand painters tape, to
prevent paint bleed and
achieve professional-looking
results.
LAYER, LAYER, LAYER
Bare floors can make your
home feel chilly. Warm up a
space by layering area rugs on
hardwood floors or to an al-
ready carpeted area. Not only
will this add color and texture
to a room, the extra cushion-
ing will ensure feet avoid the
cold, so you can keep your
slippers tucked away.
UPDATE THE GUEST
BEDROOM
With the holidays on the
horizon, theres no better time
to give your guest bedroom a
cozy update. Surprise over-
night guests by painting the
room a moody green or blue
that is on trend and sets a re-
laxing tone. Dont forget to in-
corporate little touches like
books or a plant on the night-
stand to make them feel at
home.
UPDATE WINDOW
COVERINGS
Heavy drapes keep out
drafts and make a room feel
luxurious. Switch out summer
sheers for curtains with a
heavier weight, or layer drapes
for an elegant look.
DONT UNDERESTIMATE
WHITE PAINT
Vibrant doesnt always have
to mean using bold colors.
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Rooms can serve double
duty in smaller homes
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While large homes remain
popular, many people are em-
bracing the benefits of smaller
residences. Small homes help
homeowners save money, re-
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just need to equip rooms to comfortably right in the living room or den.
perform double duty.
LIVING ROOM/GUEST ROOM
Entertaining guests is easier
when theres a dedicated
adults, their list of must-have
items from video gaming
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PREPARING YOUR FIREPLACE FOR THE SEASON |
space where visitors can feel at grows along with them. States did some or all of their
home. When furnishing a liv- Storage can make a room work at home, says the Bureau
ing room, keep the guest functional for both adults and of Labor Statistics. Bringing
Fireplaces and wood-burning stoves not only can be beautiful room in mind. A sofa that children. Devote an entire wall work home means men and
focal points within a home, but they also provide an additional opens up to a bed or a con- to a closet or drawer system women will need a space to
source of heat and can be used to keep rooms or entire homes vertible sectional can be a where toys can be stored out work. In tight quarters, bed-
comfortable. comfortable place for guests of sight when necessary. Stor- rooms may be the only avail-
to lay their heads. Side tables age ottomans can be used for able area. An armoire-style
Start with the chimney. Begin by having your chimney thor- provide guests with places to extra seating while also pro- desk will blend in with the de-
oughly cleaned and inspected. Creosote can build up inside of store their belongings, and an viding somewhere for home- cor and can hide paperwork
the chimney. A professional chimney sweep should be hired in empty storage chest can owners to stash stuffed ani- and electronics behind doors.
this situation. He will be able to effectively clean the chimney in a house bed linens or guests mals or games for easy access. Otherwise, a makeup vanity
manner that is the least messy and disruptive to residents. clothing. When choosing furniture, look can serve the dual purpose of
for fabrics that are resistant to providing a place to get ready
Install or check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Oper- DEN/PLAYROOM stains and modular pieces that for a night out and a ready
ational alarms are essential to preventing injury or death result- Children tend to accumulate can be moved around as nec- space to house a laptop
ing from smoke or carbon monoxide inhalation. Batteries should toys and games. And as kids essary to create room for play- during the day.
be replaced every six months, and the alarms themselves should grow from children to young ing or entertaining.
be changed every five to 10 years.
Inspect the chimney from outdoors as well. Inspect the mor-
tar around any bricks in the chimney and surrounding areas for
cracks. You also can have the chimney capped with a screen to
keep animals and debris from entering.
Inspect the damper. A damper is a valve or plate that stops or
regulates the flow of air inside a chimney. It should be checked
prior to the first use of a stove or fireplace so homeowners can be
certain it opens and closes smoothly.
Clear out flammable items. Move flammable items away from
the front of a fireplace or stove. Be sure curtains or other home
furnishings are far enough away that they will not catch fire from
any errant sparks or flames.
Order wood now. Be sure there is plenty of wood for the sea-
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Lawn care continues
into the fall season
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pring and summer may
be the seasons most of-
ten associated with
landscaping and lawn care,
but tending to lawns and gar-
dens is a year-round job. If
lawn and garden responsibili-
ties dip considerably in winter,
then fall is the last significant
chance before the new year
that homeowners will have to
address the landscaping
around their homes.
Leaves may not
need to be raked
every day, but
homeowners should
periodically rake
and remove leaves
from their grass...
Fall lawn care differs from
spring and summer lawn care,
even if the warm temperatures
of summer linger into autumn.
Homeowners who want their
lawns to thrive year-round can
take advantage of the wel-
coming weather of fall to ad-
dress any existing or potential
issues.
Keep mowing, but adjust
how you mow. Its important
that homeowners continue to
mow their lawns so long as
grass is growing. But as fall
transitions into winter, lower
the blades so the grass is cut
shorter while remaining mind-
ful that no blade of grass
should ever be trimmed by
more than one-third. Lower-
ing the blades will allow more
sunlight to reach the grass in
the months ahead.
Remove leaves as they fall.
Much like apple-picking and
foliage, raking leaves is synon-
ymous with fall. Some home-
owners may wait to pick up a
rake until all of the trees on
their properties are bare. How-
ever, allowing fallen leaves to
sit on the ground for extended
periods of time can have an
adverse effect on grass. Leaves
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that deprives the lawn of sun-
light and oxygen. The result is
dead grass and possibly even
fungal disease. Leaves may not
need to be raked every day,
but homeowners should peri-
odically rake and remove
leaves from their grass, even if
there are plenty left to fall still
hanging on the trees.
Repair bald spots. Summer
exacts a toll on lawns in vari-
ous ways, and even home-
owners with green thumbs
may end up with a lawn filled
with bald spots come Septem-
ber. Autumn is a great time to
repair these bald spots. Lawn
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While many homeowners, and
particularly those who take
pride in tending to their own
lawns, can successfully aerate
their own turf, its best to first
have soil tested so you know
which amendments to add af-
ter the ground has been aerat-
ed. Gardening centers and
home improvement stores sell
soil testing kits that measure
the pH of soil, but homeown-
ers who want to test for nutri-
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soil may need to send their
samples to a lab for further
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embrace the dawn of a new ripe, and he or she will likely cordon off trees that are not ready
school year, while others for picking. Ripe apples will be crisp and firm. Keep in mind that
might embrace the crisp apples ripen from the outside of the tree inward. Those are the
weather after a season of heat. ones usually picked first, anyway.
One of the more widely en- Try to get to an orchard earlier in the season. Depending on
joyed aspects of autumn is the where you live, apple-picking season may begin in mid-Septem-
chance to take in the brilliant ber and continue into mid-October.
foliage.
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the right spot. To make the wearing shoes that you dont mind getting dirty, as the patch
most of fall foliage road trips, may be muddy. Layer clothing in case it is a chilly day. Breezes are
drivers can keep the following more pronounced in open fields.
suggestions in mind. When selecting a pumpkin, look for one that is completely or-
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SportS Editor

Summer is almost here

and that means American
Legion baseball is back in
full swing.
Greer Post 115 has
grown since last season,
creating an additional ju-
nior team to handle the
rising amount of interest.
The response this year
has been really good,
senior coach Paul Kon-
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very good turnout for try-
outs. We had players from
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 NEWS
Mayor Rick Danner declared Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week in the City of Greer,
presenting a proclamation on Thursday to members of Greers Joyce Scott Chapter of the
Daughters of the American Revolution. Pictured with Mayor Danner from DAR are Kelley
Lear, Zoe Carlson, Charlotte Koehler, Karen Faulkner, Abbie McWilliams, Pam Smith, Rose
Marie Jordan, Carey Green and Sarah Cannon.
Lyman begins work on
strategic plan for town
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
The Town of Lyman is
beginning work on a long-
term strategic plan for the
community.
Lance Estep and Chip
Bentley from the Appala-
chian Council of Govern-
ments presented a tenta-
tive schedule to develop
the plan Monday night at
Lyman Town Hall.
Were anxious to get
started on an exciting pro-
cess here in Lyman, Estep
said.
Estep visited Lyman
back in April and talked
with the Town Adminis-
trator Gregg Miller as well
as a few council members
about doing a comprehen-
sive plan.
Were looking at a full
wholesale update, Estep
REPAIRS: Coming soon to Kids Planet
FROM PAGE ONE
can be relocated to some
of our other facilities once
we do go in and do a com-
plete rehab of that site.
Kids Planet I, built by
community volunteers in
1999 under the leadership
of Leathers and Associ-
ates, can only be fixed by
its original designer.
It is definitely a liabil-
ity issue, Ann Cunning-
ham with Greer Parks
and Rec said. Theres no
one else that will provide
this equipment except for
Leathers and Associates.
Its like that on most
playground units, so who-
ever you go with to put in,
to install a piece of equip-
ment, theyre going to be
the ones that were going
to have to purchase equip-
ment from, she said.
The Parks and Recre-
BREAKFAST: Shares nonprofit mission
FROM PAGE ONE
the organizations annu-
al Community Breakfast,
which aims to raise aware-
ness of needs in the com-
munity.
Its a different way to
get Greer Reliefs message
across, Robertson said.
When you come to a
fundraiser, youre com-
ing to a party. Youre not
really feeling the impact
of what we do, she said.
This is an effort to show
why we do what we do,
and its the best decision
we ever made.
Greer Relief assists res-
idents with case manage-
ment, referral assistance
and financial support,
among other services.
Our job is to listen. We
have to talk to our neigh-
bors and find out whats
going on, Robertson said.
COUNCIL: Approves rezoning request for subdividing property on Campbell Ave.
FROM PAGE ONE
passed 5-1 with council
member Wryley Bettis op-
posed.
In addition, Greer City
Council unanimously ap-
proved the rezoning re-
quest by William McAbee
to subdivide his proper-
Proclamation
said. A full public process
is whats desired here. We
want to make sure we
get the most public input
as possible.I think hav-
ing a few town hall style
meetings, inviting the
public out, to make sure
everybody has a chance
to participate and also to
provide some type of a
survey.
A preliminary schedule
included a kick off meet-
ing, public meetings and a about how to develop a
plan to adopt by March or
April of 2018.
What our job is to come
here and help you all facil-
itate through this process
and help lead this process
through and listen to what
the community wants and
help you guys get to where
you want, Estep said.
Thats our job.
Nine elements of a
ation Department has
budgeted for these poten-
tial repairs for the past
two fiscal years.
Leathers and Asso-
ciates has agreed to re-
place the equipment and
contract the installation,
which will be supervised
by a certified playground
safety inspector, Cun-
ningham said.
The total cost of the
project is $32,353, in-
cluding the cost and the
shipping of the materials, so its difficult for us to
all the labor and travel ex-
penses, local fees and vi-
nyl inspection.
Council unanimously equipment for it, but we
approved to enter into an
agreement with Leathers
and Associates to make
the needed repairs.
These are the highest feature when people come
priority repairs that we
feel need to be made at
this time, Cunningham
Thats how we find out dent Mark Owens, who
how we can help. Where
better than to help in
your own backyard? Greer
takes care of Greer, and
with that we dig deeper,
look further and try to
help our neighbors. going through battles we
Lathem isnt the only dont see, Owens said.
Greer Relief client to give
back to the organization.
Just this week, we had a know what their neighbors
man come in that received
help last year and he want-
ed to refund us what we
gave him, Robertson said. takes bravery and courage
He told us that when he
was back on his feet, he
was going to pay us back
for what we did for him.
Thats what he did, dollar
for dollar. That kind of
thing isnt the norm, but
were finding more and
more that people we help
want to also give back to
their neighbors. step up.
Greer Chamber Presi-
ty on Campbell Avenue
for the purpose of build-
ing an additional house.
Council also unanimously
approved the annexation
request of 84.49 acres lo-
cated on Robinson Road
for industrial develop-
ment.
A second reading for
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comprehensive plan are
outlined by the state:
population, economic
development, natural re-
sources, cultural resourc-
es, community facilities,
housing, land use, trans-
portation and priority in-
vestment.
The planning commis-
sions going to be the body
that shepherds this plan
to council, Estep said.
Bentley talked more
stakeholder committee
and a survey as ways to
involve the community in
the planning process.
Everybodys going to
work in concert, Bent-
ley said, referencing the
stakeholder group, steer-
ing committee, planning
commission and council.
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said. It wont restore it
to its former glory, but we
certainly try to maintain it.
It will certainly make a dif-
ference in how it is today.
We feel like this is real-
ly just a safety issue that
we need to go ahead and
address some of these is-
sues.
In addition, Learning
Structures, the manufac-
turer of Kids Planet II, is
no longer in business.
It is a wood structure,
keep up with, but were
maintaining it, Cunning-
ham said. We cant get
do our best to make sure
that we keep it as present-
able as we can. We cer-
tainly want it to be a nice
to Greer. It is definitely
unique to Greer.
helped start the event
as part of Greer Reliefs
board, said its important
for residents to be aware
of the needs around them.
Sometimes, people are
This is a great way to tell
those stories to let people
go through. It takes a lot a
lot of bravery and courage
to seek help, but it also
to help others.
Were in this together.
This isnt about rich/poor,
black and white, being
from Greer or not from
Greerits about being
neighbors, he said. Ev-
erybody is going through
something and its time
for us to be leaders and to
each of these requests is
required for final approval
by Greer City Council.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
Applicant Robert Julian
has requested to rezone a
parcel located at 211 Ar-
lington Road from R-M1,
Multifamily Residential, to
The Greer
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The City of Greer recognized Lt. Jimmy Holcombe during last Tuesdays council meeting
on his retirement after 25 years of service with the Greer Police Department.
Holcombe recognized
for service to Greer PD
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
Greer City Council hon-
ored Lt. Jimmy Holcombe
following the announce-
ment of his retirement last
Tuesday.
Mayor Rick Danner pre-
sented Holcombe with a
Certificate of Appreciation
for his 25 years of service
with the Greer Police De-
partment.
Jimmy has been a vital
and a major part of our
TAX: Will go away after six years
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problems with rain getting
inside and mold in the
building.
Our plan is not to tear
the building down while
were in the process of
constructing the new
courthouse, Walker said.
We can put the new court-
house on the same proper-
tyand keep the building
open. Then, well tear it
down, and then well land-
scape that whenever we
get to that point.
Construction will not
start for at least two years
in order to accumulate
enough funds to support
C-2, Commercial.
The purpose of the re-
zoning is to convert the
current home, which was
considered for the histor-
ical registry, into a space
for future commercial
uses.
The concept was ba-
sically [to] bring it to its
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police department, one of
our most recognized and
visible officers, Danner
said.
He has done a lot of
things in that department,
one of which has been to
help spread a lot of good-
will and to welcome a lot
of people to Greer and to
help people through the
process that they find
themselves in sometimes
when theyre dealing with
our police department.
That can be a little daunt-
bonds needed to complete
the projects.
Basically, the state says
were going to get about
$37 million per year,
Walker said. Thats for
everything thats being
taxed on the sales tax now.
Itll be no tax, no increase,
on groceries; therell be no
increase on prescription
drugs because theyre not
taxed currently under the
six cents. Anything thats
got a mandatory tax, such
as a car, therell be no in-
crease on it.
After the judicial repairs
are completed, the next
priority is a joint complex
with the city and county of
original state, Julian said.
The property is present-
ly occupied by a duplex
in a home constructed in
1922.
The way that house is
structured, it will be used
as a professional office,
Julian said, citing a doc-
tors office, real estate of-
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ing, and its always good
to have somebody like Lt.
Holcombe, who can help
them through that.
Holcombe thanked his
fellow officers and the
community.
Our department is
great, Holcombe said.
The police department is
great. Thats only because
of what you guys [council]
do for us. We couldnt do
half the stuff we do with-
out your support, and we
appreciate it.
Spartanburg.
We will move every-
thing into one building,
Walker said. There will be
a parking garage with that.
Were solving a parking
problem by making sure
we stack them up. Thats
$78 million.
If we get to that point
and weve still got part of
the six years going and
weve got more money
coming, then well address
roads and bridges, he
continued. That is done
on a priority list.
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fice or conference center.
Greer City Council unan-
imously approved the re-
quest.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 NEWS THE GREER CITIZEN A9

Town of Duncan finances

new rescue equipment
Including
boat
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
The Town of Duncan
is looking to finance new
KAELYN CASHMAN | THE GREER CITIZEN rescue equipment, adding
a boat to the municipali-
Mayor Larry Chappell introduced representatives from the New Jersey Institute of tys inventory.
Technology to present on brownfield development, which is a possibility for the old The boat is just one of
Lyman mill. multiple items requested
by the fire department to
apart and carry (the boat),
said Town Administrator
Cameron Fant. The boat
motorEurodrive actually
donated that to us.
Tyger River runs the
length of the town, and
the department hopes to
be prepared in the case
of mass flooding, as seen
in recent days. Another
piece of equipment would
aid first responders in
the case of an 18-wheeler
overturning.
Its probably 30 differ-
resolution authorizing
a contract not to exceed
$92,933 with BB&T for
purchase of the items.
In other business, coun-
cil approved the first
reading of an annexation
request for 1098 E. Main
Street and an ordinance to
recodify or organize town
ordinances.
Our ordinances hadnt
been recodified since
2003, Fant said. Its
something were really ex-
cited about.

Lyman eyes old mill

replace 20-year-old equip- ent items that add up to
ment and to prepare for a lot, unfortunately, Fant kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
future incidents. said.
You can literally take it The town approved a

site redevelopment Greer city staff to research

BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER dent of Lyman. ute to the degradation of

For more than a year, Ly-
man officials have been re-
searching potential ways
to clean up an old mill site
downtown.
As a result of a recom-
mendation, Mayor Larry
Chappell connected with
the New Jersey Institute of
Technology (NJIT) to do a
free site assessment.
I was trying to find
some help with what could
be done to clean up that
mill site, Mayor Chappell
said. Thats why theyre
here, just to give people
an idea.
The mill site is in the
county, not the city.
Theres not much we
can do, but were trying to
find a way to see if we cant
get it cleaned up, Mayor
Chappell said. Something
needs to be done.
In addition to the rub-
ble, the old mill site con-
tains an old office build-
ing, a boiler room and the
smoke stacks.
They can tear that
building down, but I dont
want them to tear down
the smoke stacks, said
Joann Fonas, 55-year resi-
intermodal containers
Fonas worked at the the environment. They
mill site for 35 years and contribute to the negative
attended the meeting last perception of the neigh-
Thursday night at Pacific borhood. In addition, it
Place. attracts vandals. BY KAELYN CASHMAN this could be done, thats
I hate to see what has On the flip side, for STAFF WRITER As long as we give okay, said council mem-
happened down there, redevelopment purpos- ber Wryley Bettis. Use it
Fonas said. Id like to see es, the location is usually Greer City Council is them guidelines on how you wish, but its got
a museum of some sort, prime because theyre in mulling residential use to look like we think it
but thats a lot of money downtown areas or areas of intermodal containers, how this could be should look. These things
to redo that building. where people already con- like the ones at the Greer are being used for a lot of
Lanny Fulbright, a 50- gregate, he continued. Inland Port, following re- done, thats okay. different things.
year resident of Lyman, Theres already existing cent requests. There are a lot of
spent 30 years working at infrastructure as far trans- Brandon McMahan, Zon- Use it how you valid uses for these if
the mill. portation is concerned. ing Coordinator, brought theyre treated in a prop-
They can tear it all They are less expensive to the matter to council last wish, but its got to er manner, Mayor Danner
down, build us a nice redevelop and can become week to determine wheth- agreed. Im not opposed
park, Fulbright said. I a potential community er or not Ordinance Num- look like we think it to taking a look at some
want one like Greer. asset. My favorite thing ber 21-2014, which states sort of guidelines and reg-
To start the presenta- about brownfield is that the unit are not allowed should look. ulations. There are legiti-
tion, Project Manager Gary it creates a new legacy for in residential neighbor- mate uses for them.
White with the NJIT gave the town. hoods, could be modified. I guess the key is the
the Environmental Protec- The community infor- Well do some re- Wryley Bettis guidelines. We have spe-
tion Agency (EPA) defini- mational meeting is part search, said City Admin- Greer City Council Member cific guidelines for differ-
tion of a brownfield, real of a plan to research op- istrator Ed Driggers. Well ent areas of the city, he
property, the expansion, tions for addressing re- see what else is out there. continued. I think weve
redevelopment, or reuse habilitation of the former It is about the aesthetic. It I was one of the drivers got to be very specific how
of which may be compli- Springs Mill site. South is about the appearance of of this when we first start- we move forward with it.
cated by the presence or Carolina Department of it relative to neighboring ed out, said Mayor Rick Council member Lee Du-
potential presence of a Health and Environmen- properties, so we will look Dinner. It was a real pet mas pointed out the struc-
hazardous substance, pol- tal Control (SCDHEC) also at it from that perspective. peeve of mine when these tural soundness of the
lutant, or contaminant. presented, and attendees We will make some recom- things started popping containers.
White listed some disad- included representatives mendations. up. Theyre structurally
vantages and advantages from Spartanburg County While city staff con- Council member Wayne a lot more sound than a
of a brownfield site. government, Lyman Town duct research into specif- Griffin raised concerns wood or the stick building
Theyre eyesores, Council as well as local cit- ic guidelines pertaining about opening pandoras structures, Dumas said.
White said. They contrib- izens. to intermodal containers box and stacking the con- Its not a stability thing.
in neighborhoods, some tainers. Its more of an ambience.
council members have res- As long as we give
ervations. them guidelines on how kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076

CresCom Bank hires Norman

CresCom Bank has add-
ed four new members to
its team.
In Greer, Stefanie Nor-
man has joined the bank
as an item processing spe-
cialist. Previously, Norman
worked as a collections
loss mitigation specialist
at TD Bank.
Norman holds a Bache-
lor of Arts in mass com-
munications from the Uni-
versity of South Carolina
Upstate.
CresCom Bank is ex-
cited to welcome such a
talented group of individ-
uals to our team of bank-
ing professionals, said
David L. Morrow, CEO of
CresCom Bank. Each new
team member will be in-
strumental in our mission
to provide the high-touch
customer care.
In Charleston, Amber
Jenkins has joined the
bank as a head teller at
the West Ashley branch.
Prior to joining the bank,
Jenkins worked as a lead
teller at Wells Fargo.
In Myrtle Beach, Gail
Bradford has joined the
bank as a part time teller
at the Socastee branch.
Before joining CresCom
Bank, Bradford worked as
a point of sales cashier at
Kohls and as a teller at
First Bank of Colorado.
In Holden Beach, Chelsey
Thacker has joined the
bank as a full time teller at
the Holden Beach branch.
Before joining CresCom
Bank, Thacker worked as
a sales associate at Cosmo
Prof in Myrtle Beach.
For additional informa-
tion about CresCom Bank
or to locate a local branch
visit, www.haveanicebank.
com.

PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF GREER, SOUTH CAROLINA
NONPARTISAN REGULAR GENERAL ELECTION

The Municipal Election Commission of the City of Greer announces the general
election for The City of Greer to be Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Any person
wishing to register to vote in this election must do so no later than October 7, 2017.
To register, one must contact the County Board of Voter Registration.

The following office shall be included in this election:

Councilmember from District 6 for term expiring December 31, 2021.

This is a nonpartisan election and no party affiliation shall be placed on the ballot.

At 2:00 p.m. on said Election Day the poll managers will begin examination of the
absentee ballot return envelops. This examination will be held at the Greenville
Voter Registrations and Elections Office.

On Friday, November 10, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Greenville County Square, Suite
1900 the Municipal Election Commission will hold a hearing to determine the
validity of ballots challenged in this election.

Any run-off will be held two weeks after the election on Tuesday, November 21,
2017.

The following precincts and polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.:

Greenville County
Precinct Name Polling Site/Address

Granite Creek Pleasant Grove Baptist Church,

1002 S. Buncombe Rd, Greer 29651
Riverside Riverside Baptist Church, 1249 S. Suber Road, Greer 29650
Suber Praise Cathedral, 3390 Brushy Creek Rd, Greer 29650

City of Greer Election Commission


A10 THE GREER CITIZEN 
Greer man charged with burglarizing parents home
Assaulting
wheelchair-
bound mother
FROM FOX CAROLINA
NEWS PARTNER
A Greer man was ac-
cused of breaking into
his parents home last
Wednesday.
Deputies stated that
Barry Lynn Oliver, 54, of
212 Reese Avenue in Greer
is charged with burglary
in the first degree, two
counts of assault and bat-
tery in the first degree,
and assault and battery in
the third degree.
According to the inci-
dent report, deputies re-
sponded to a burglary in
progress on Reese Avenue.
The incident reported stat-
ed Oliver forced his way
inside the home, attacked
his wheelchair-bound
mother, and pushed down
his father.
Deputies stated that Oli-
ver lives in a trailer behind
his parents home and is
not allowed inside their
home.
Local leaders
stress fire safety
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
Fire Safe South Carolina
brought its campaign to
Spartanburg County this
week.
Representatives of Spar-
tanburg County, the Town
of Lyman, Spartanburg Re-
gional, fire departments
and local citizens attend-
ed the Sept. 18 meeting at
Pacific Place in Lyman.
We want to save
our communities
lives and make sure
we all go home.
Josh Fulbright
Section Chief, Fire Safe SC
The goal is to reduce
risk, said Josh Fulbright,
Section Chief with Fire
Safe SC. We want to save
our communities lives
and make sure we all go
home.
Spartanburg County has
seen six of the 77 state fire
fatalities this year.
One is too many, Ful-
bright said.
Each county in South
Carolina will have a coun-
ty profile. The top risks
identified for Spartanburg
County are (1) smoking
rate, (2) low income and
(3) disability rate.
Smoking rates are very
high in this county, Ful-
bright said.
We want to share our
ideas across the state,
so we can identify the
best practices and part-
nerships to replicate, he
continued. At the end of
the year, we want to make
309 Northview Drive Greer
Police and Fire
Barry Oliver
According to the sher-
iffs office, Oliver pushed
a deputy during the inci-
dent.
Oliver is currently being
held at the Spartanburg
County Detention Center.
SEVEN VEHICLES DAMAGED
DURING BOTCHED
CAR THEFT
At least seven cars were
damaged when someone
tried to break in and steal
them from Cars Unlimited
last week. The crimes oc-
curred between 4:30-6 am
on the morning of Sept.
11.
According to the Greer
Police incident report, of-
ficers arrived at the lot
around 9:40 am that day
sure you guys have got
some objectives.
There are 38 fire de-
partments in Spartanburg
County, which is one of
the few counties with its
own Community Risk Re-
duction Team (CRRT).
Spartanburg Countys
leading the way, Fulbright
said. We want to help you
develop that network of
support. Ultimately, we
hope that it will lead to a
reduction of risk for your
citizens and your staff.
We want you to take
pride that youre working
together with multiple
people in your community
for fire safety, he contin-
ued. Its ultimately going
to depend on you all. Well
be here to help you what-
ever way we can.
Fires have changed over
the years and are now hot-
ter and faster than in the
past.
Were bound to have
a bad year every once in
a while, Fulbright said.
Next year, when we come
back to Spartanburg Coun-
ty, we want to celebrate
what youre doing.
Jessica Schroder of Utah,
who has owned Lakeside
Estates Mobile Home Park
in Lyman for 13 years, at-
tended the meeting.
We have a lot of big,
beautiful trees in the park,
and we want to make sure
were fire safe, Schroder
said.
One of Schroders ten-
ants, Faye Driggers, who
has lived in Lyman almost
six years, also attended
the meeting.
Im scared of fires, so
I want to learn all I can,
Driggers said.
For more information,
visit firesafe.sc.gov.
848-1935
The Greer Citizen
to find seven cars dam-
aged and the front fence
of the property partially
cut. Video surveillance
revealed a man get out of
a Ford F250 wearing tan
shorts and a grey hoodie.
The unknown subject then
cut through a chain linked
fence and broke into a
Ford Ranger, trying unsuc-
cessfully to start it.
The suspect then broke
in the other cars and tried
to start them, causing esti-
mated damage of at least
$2,000 to each one.
Spartanburg Coun-
ty Forensics arrived at
the scene to process the
crime, but were unable to
do so because of hazard-
ous weather conditions.
Photos were taken and the
search continues for the
subject.
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SHOPLIFTING
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charged with Shoplift-
ing<$2,000.
According to the Greer
Police incident report, of-
ficers responded to the
Walmart on East Wade
Hampton.
There, police found Prat-
er in the Loss Prevention
office.
Store officials claim she
filled two shopping carts
full of items and tried to
exit the store.
When a greeter asked
her to show a receipt, she
turned back into the store
and tried to leave through
another exit. It was there
that she was apprehend-
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officer. There were a total
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 
Riverside could not keep up with Christ Churchs offense last Friday during a 49-39 loss
on the road.
Eagles remain undefeated;
RHS falls to Christ Church
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
Eastside improved to
4-0 last Friday with a 49-0
blowout win over South-
side on the road.
The Eagles have now
scored more than 40
points in each of their first
four games, limiting oppo-
nents to just 21 combined
points and recording two
shutouts.
Eastside quarterback
Jordan Morgan led his
team with 275 passing
yards and three touch-
downs on 21-23 passing.
The Eagles scored two
touchdowns in each of the
first two quarters, build-
ing a quick 28-0 advan-
tage.
Eastside then added to
the lead, recording three
more scores in the final
two periods to remain per-
fect on the year.
Chance Pride scored
both a rushing and receiv-
ing touchdown, also notch-
ing 118 yards through the
air. Several other Eagles
caught touchdown pass-
es, including Armani El-
more, Haven Berry and
Payton Mangrum. Deondre
Thompson found his way
Jackets dominate Woodruff, 56-0
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR
Greer made quick work
of Woodruff last Friday,
as the Jackets scored early
and often on their way to a
56-0 non-conference blow-
out at Dooley Field.
We played with some
discipline, head coach
Will Young said. We
thought we were a little bit
better than they were and
it was good to see us elim-
inate some of the mental
mistakes we made against
Daniel and play clean foot-
ball.
The Yellow Jackets were
nearly perfect on offense
in the first quarter, scor-
ing on each of their first
three drives to establish a
21-0 advantage.
Dre Williams was a
big part of that success,
punching in touchdowns
from 24-yards and 1-yard
out to get the ground game
going. Quarterback Trey
Houston also had success
using his feet, reeling off a
71-yard run that resulted
in a score.
Everything Greer tried
continued to be successful
as the game progressed, as
the Yellow Jackets Chris
Quinn made the score 28-0
on a 60-yard run from a
punt formation.
Williams extended
Greers lead to 35-0 mo-
One more week of non-conference action remains before
area teams flip into region competition.
into the end zone on a
7-yard run.
Eastside totaled 420
yards of offense as a team.
The Eagles will hit the
road again in Week 5 as
ments later on a 65-yard
run, and Qua White ham-
mered another Touch-
down home from 7-yards
out to put the Jackets
ahead by 42.
Matthew Huff capped
the scoring for Greer on
two late touchdowns. One
score came from a 10-yard
pass from Houston and
the other on a 29-yard run.
Each of our guys brings
something different to
the table, and weve done
a good job of evenly dis-
tributing the ball as much
as possible, Young said.
Were more than just a
one pony show right now.
Thats a good thing.
The Yellow Jackets got
some help from the inju-
ry bug, as Woodruff was
missing its starting and
backup quarterbacks.
Still, the Greer defense
has recorded shutouts in
two of the last three con-
tests.
Young said his team has
shown plenty of improve-
ment since its only loss of
the season to Byrnes.
There were some things
we didnt do well against Greer stiff-armed Woodruff last Friday night during a 56-0 blowout. The Yellow Jackets
Byrnes that we have done
well in the last few weeks,
particularly on the offen-
sive line, Young said. grade for his team, Young
Those guys are working said the Jackets have been
hard, but weve still got above average.
some room to get better
and improve. selves a B, Young said.
Sports
The Greer Citizen
WILLIAM BUCHHEIT | THE GREER CITIZEN
FOOTBALL
WILLIAM BUCHHEIT | THE GREER CITIZEN
they take on Carolina
Academy. Eastside will
then return home for its
first region contest against
Union County on Sept. 29.
SEE RHS | B2
move to 4-1 on the season heading into region play.
As far as a mid-season
Wed probably give our-
toward every dayto be-
Byrnes stays
perfect with win
over Broome
BY BILLY CANNADA first touchdown, as B.J.
SPORTS EDITOR Peake recovered a fumble
and ran 15-yards for the
Broome didnt have a lot score.
of success against the By- Our defense came out
rnes defense, but neither and set the tone, Shaw
have most of the Rebels said. Offensively, we
2017 opponents so far didnt start strong, but I
this season. was proud of how we re-
The Rebels have only al- sponded. We were able to
lowed 42 points through adjust and take what the
five games, recording two defense gave us.
shutouts. One of those The Rebels eventually
shutouts came against the got their passing game
Centurions last Friday, as up and running, as Brock
the Rebels eased their way Carroll found Zy Young
to a 34-0 homecoming twice for touchdowns of
win. 16-yards and 27-yards.
It was a good team win, Running back Quez Mayes
Byrnes Head Coach Reggie also found his way into
Shaw said. Homecoming the scoring column with a
is never my favorite time 27-yard touchdown run of
of year because there are his own.
so many distractions, but Byrnes totaled 311 yards
to come out and get a win of offense and Carroll
was big for us. passed for 160 on 12 com-
The win marks number pletions.
five on the season for By- You have to take your
rnes, which will enter re- hat off to Broome, Shaw
gion play on Sept. 29. said. They came ready to
Despite the scoreboard, play and theyre a well-
the Rebels got off to a coached football team.
slower start. Byrnes got They hung with us pretty
its first six points on Luis
Hernandez field goals,
who chipped in shots from
47-yards and 37-yards out
well and we feel happy to
get a win.
Shaw said he continues
to be impressed with his
in the second quarter.
Byrnes then scored its
defense.
SEE BYRNES | B2
FEVER
Homecoming is never
my favorite time of year
because there are so
many distractions, but to
come out and get a win
was big for us.
Reggie Shaw
Byrnes head coach
WEEK 5 GAMES
Blue Ridge at Mauldin
Eastside at Carolina
Riverside at J.L. Mann
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
Were better than an av- come an A.
erage football team, but The Jackets will have a
I dont think were quite chance to work on their
a great football team yet. game during a bye week in
Thats what were working Week 5.
SEE JACKETS | B2
B
BLAME
CANNADA
BILLY
CANNADA
Any day
Y
oull have to hang in
there while I docu-
ment all of our first
baby experiences over the
coming weeks. As you can
probably understand, my
wife and I are quite ner-
vous and its sort of the
only thing on our minds
these days.
Right now, were in the
it-could-happen-any-day
window of the pregnancy.
Shes now a few days into
her 38th week and is offi-
cially due on Sept. 30.
Its a strange place to be
as a couple that has spent
the last 14 years together
with no children to be
held responsible for.
In some ways, were
ignoring the fact that our
lives are about to change
forever. As two people
who hate change, this
thought is not a com-
forting one. We like our
routines. I like talking
through the normal week-
end plans with Shannon
and arranging our sched-
ules however we see fit. I
like having the flexibility
to get up and go plac-
es any time I want. Not
having a child is simply
convenient, and things are
about to get really incon-
venient in a hurry.
Dont get me wrong,
we are totally OK with
this and excited by the
thought, but talking
through it has done noth-
ing to ease the uncertain-
ty.
My wife explained it
best over the weekend
when she told me
We keep planning our
weeks as if everything
is normal, but any day,
things are going to be
anything but normal.
So now that the nesting
is complete and the baby
supplies have been pur-
chased, were bracing for
this new normal.
Hopefully, our daugh-
ter will honor our efforts
and come at a convenient
time. I have deadlines to
meet every week, so she
definitely needs to hold
out through all of those.
And football season is in
|
full-swing, so itd be great
if her arrival didnt come
during any big games.
Also, if its possible,
Id prefer going to the
hospital first thing in the
morning rather than in
the middle of the night
You think you can make
all that happen, Penny?
Im guessing no.
We are getting jumpy
though.
On Saturday, I was doz-
ing on the couch when I
heard my wife in the oth-
er room let out a groan. I
didnt think anything of it
at first, but then she did
it again.
Whats wrong? I called
out.
I dont know, she
responded. Feeling a lot
of pain.
Pain? PAIN??? What
kind of pain? Baby-on-the-
way kind of pain?
My wife had no idea
how to respond to my
sudden urgency.
I dont know.
Describe it while I con-
sult Dr. Google.
I was halfway to the
kitchen to boil the water
when Shannon informed
me that her pain had
subsided. I was ready
though. I was about to
load that car with our pre-
packed bags and hit 90
mph down Highway 14 to
Greer Memorial.
I know it sounds crazy,
but Ive heard horror
stories of friends not
making it to the hospital
and delivering the baby in
their cars. Nothing gives
me greater fear than that.
Plus, I already paid the
delivery fee, so wed be
losing money if we didnt
make one of these doctors
do their job.
If you have any advice
for us, please let me
know. Ill take any I can
get.
billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
B2 THE GREER CITIZEN SPORTS
Weekly
Wrap
WEEK 5 GAMES |
Blue Ridge at Mauldin
Eastside at Carolina
Riverside at J.L. Mann
WEEK 4 SCORES | PHOTO | TED CONWELL
Chapman 58 Blue Ridge 6
Byrnes 34 Broome 0
Eastside 49
Greer 56
Southside 0
Woodruff 0
Christ Church 49 Riverside 39 Byrnes Omar Foster was named The Greer Citizen/Owens Insurance Lineman of Week 3.
PLAYERS OF WEEK 4 |
DEFENSIVE
Khalid Jones
LINEMAN
Byrnes
Quack Cohen Greer
OFFENSIVE
Jordan Morgan Eastside
SCHEDULES/RECORD |
BLUE RIDGE
Aug. 18.................0 BHP 42
Aug. 25........41 Landrum 19
Sept. 1.........28 Riverside 27
Sept. 8............. 8 Liberty 35
Sept. 15........6 Chapman 58
Sept. 22.............at Mauldin
Oct. 6.........at Travelers Rest Greers Tyrick Smith was named The Greer Citizen/Owens Insurance Defensive Player of
Oct. 13............. at Union Co. Week 3. Pictured left to right are: Chad Hannon (Owens Insurance), Coach Will Young,
Oct. 20...................Eastside Smith and Shane Lynn (Owens Insurance).
Oct. 27.......................Greer
BYRNES
Aug. 19....51 Myrtle Beach 0
Aug. 25...............42 Greer 7
Sept. 1....... 24 Don Bosco 21
Sept. 8..48 Northwestern 14
Sept. 15.......... 34 Broome 0
Sept. 29.......... Spartanburg
Oct. 6.......at Boiling Springs
Oct. 13..........at Nation Ford
Oct. 20................at Gaffney
Oct. 27................... Dorman
EASTSIDE
Aug. 18.......41 Woodmont 7 Eastsides Chance Pride was named The Greer Citizen/Owens Insurance Offensive Player
Aug. 25........48 Riverside 14 of Week 3. Pictured left to right are: Chad Hannon (Owens Insurance), Coach Dan Morgan,
Sept. 8......49 W. Hampton 0 Pride and Shane Lynn (Owens Insurance).
Sept. 15....... 49 Southside 0
Sept. 22.............at Carolina
Sept. 29...............Union Co.
Oct. 6..................... at Greer
Oct. 13.......... Travelers Rest
Oct. 20........... at Blue Ridge
Oct. 27....................... Wren
GREER
Aug. 18.........42 Westside14
Aug. 25.............7 Byrnes 42
Sept. 1............. 41 Clinton 0
Sept. 8.............42 Daniel 23
Sept. 15........ 56 Woodruff 0
Sept. 29.....at Travelers Rest
Oct. 6.....................Eastside
Oct. 13................Greenville
Oct. 20.................Union Co.
Oct. 27........... at Blue Ridge
RIVERSIDE
Aug. 18....... 21 Trav. Rest 13
Aug. 25.........14 Eastside 48
Sept. 1...... 27 Blue Ridge 28
Sept. 15..39 Christ Church 49
Sept. 22............. at JL Mann
Sept. 29.................Mauldin
Oct. 6.................at Hillcrest
Oct. 13............... at Laurens
Oct. 20..............Greenwood
Oct. 27........Wade Hampton
PLAYERS OF WEEK 3
Pictured left to right are: Chad Hannon (Owens Insurance), Coach Reggie Shaw, Foster
and Shane Lynn (Owens Insurance).
RHS: Warriors have a date BYRNES: Hitting stride before bye week
with JL Mann this Friday
FROM B1
RIVERSIDE DROPS THIRD
GAME OF SEASON
Riverside was unable to
hang with Christ Church
during a shootout last Fri-
day on the road.
The Warriors dropped to
1-3 on the year after a 49-
39 loss to the Cavaliers.
Riverside will face one
more road game before it
returns home on Sept. 29
to begin region play.
The Warriors woes be-
gan in the second quarter
against Christ Church, as
the Cavaliers outscored
Riverside 17-7 to take a
commanding 25-13 lead
into the break.
Riverside bounced back
in the third, however, cut-
ting the lead to 32-27. But
Christ Church respond-
JACKETS: Win third in a
row against Woodruff
FROM B1
We really dont have a on Sept. 29 to open region
lot of injuries, so the big
thing this does for us is it
gives us a chance to look
back at what has been
working well and what
hasnt been working well, ville and Union County.
Young said. Well do as-
sessments and see if we
cant do better for the sec-
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
FROM B1
Thats our foundation,
Shaw said. Youve got a
ed with a 17-point fourth
quarter to sneak away
with the win.
Riversides only win of
the season came against
Travelers Rest in Week
0. The Warriors had Blue
Ridge on the ropes two
weeks ago, but a late rally
spoiled what would have
been a comfortable win.
Riverside is one of the
only area teams that will
need to beat out two re-
gion teams for a playoff
spot in 2017.
The Warriors have up-
coming dates with Hill-
crest, Laurens, Greenwood
and Wade Hampton re-
maining.
Game time for Fridays
matchup with JL Mann is
set for 7:30 p.m.
billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
ond half of the season.
Greer will hit the road
play against Travelers
Rest. The Jackets will then
return home for three
straight games as they
take on Eastside, Green-
2 Pass Breakups
1 Tackle for Loss
billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
PRESTON BURCH | THE GREER CITIZEN
lot of really fast guys over
there that can disrupt the
offense. Theyre good at
creating opportunities and
thats what they continue
to do. Theyre relentless.
With the victory, Byrnes
avenges a 34-28 loss to
PLAYERS OF WEEK 4
DEFENSIVE PLAYER
OF THE WEEK
KHALID
JONES
BYRNES LB #40
SENIOR
9 Tackles
21 Completions
3 Touchdowns
1 Forced Fumble
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Blue Ridge will take on Mauldin this Friday on the road.
Blue Ridge
blasted by
Chapman, 58-6
BY BILLY CANNADA
SPORTS EDITOR Theyre very good
Following a disappoint- on both sides of the
ing home loss to Liberty
last week, Blue Ridge was football and they
in search of a bounce back
win. took it to us.
The Tigers werent go-
ing to find it on the road
against the defending
Class AAA state champi-
Shane Clark
Blue Ridge head coach
ons, however.
Chapman lit up the on, and thats what they
scoreboard for a domi- did.
nating 58-6 win over Blue Blue Ridge will face one
Ridge last Friday, drop- more non-region oppo-
ping the Tigers to 2-3 on nent, Mauldin, before hit-
the season. ting the road against rival
The game got out of Travelers Rest during the
hand early as Chapmans first week of October.
Richard Tucker caught The game against Chap-
three touchdown passes man is over and we have to
on nearly 100-yards re- learn from our mistakes,
ceiving. The Chapman de- Clark said. We have to
fense also added two pick- move forward and focus
six scores, forcing Blue on the next opponent. If
Ridge into a hole it could we dont, it can linger on
not climb out of. and beat you again.
They kind of did what
they wanted, Blue Ridge
Game time for this
weeks road matchup at
head coach Shane Clark Mauldin is set for 7:30
said. Theyre very good p.m.
on both sides of the foot- Mauldin is a good foot-
ball and they took it to ball team that is a lot big-
us. ger than us and a lot faster
One of the only bright than us, Clark said. Its
spots of the night for an uphill climb, but it is an
Blue Ridge came on a 55- opportunity and we want
yard touchdown pass to make the most of it.
from Jake Smith to Hunt- Clark said the Mavericks
er Byars. That play set up have changed their of-
a 1-yard touchdown run fense this season.
from Tyree Cofield, but Theyre doing a couple
the Tigers missed the ex- different thingsmixing
tra-point opportunity. in some old fashioned
One thing we saw in Pro-I and some spread as
our kids is that they never well, he said. On defense,
gave up, Clark said. They
kept working through a
theyll predominately line
up in a four-man front and
hard situation and tried throw some various looks
to get better. We just try out there. Its going to be
to preach that you need to tough.
keep fighting and pressing
Broome from last year.
The Rebels are currently
ranked No. 2 in the state.
for players dealing with
injuries to recover.
We were without two
Weve got to stay fo- of our receivers this week
cused on us. Our focus and several other guys,
needs to be on getting bet- so this will help them get
ter and working on funda- back, Shaw said. Hope-
mentals, Shaw said. If we fully well get better and
can do that, well be OK. be ready for Spartanburg.
The Rebels are on a bye
week this week, which will billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
provide an opportunity
OFFENSIVE PLAYER LINEMAN
OF THE WEEK OF THE WEEK
JORDAN QUACK
MORGAN COHEN
EASTSIDE QB #7 GREER DL #3
SENIOR JUNIOR
275 Passing Yards
A THE GREERSEPTEMBER
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WEDNESDAY, CITIZEN B3
6, 2016

SEC football suffering transitional period

S
EC football isnt what
it used to be.
As I write this, the
conference has one team
in the AP top ten. The
Big-10 has three teams in
there and the PAC-10 and
Big-12 each have two.
Less than five years
ago, the Southeastern
Conference ended the
season with a national
champion and five teams
ranked among the top
ten. Today, there are only
five of them ranked in the
top 25.
Alabama continues to
be a dynasty and power-
house, a perennial player
in the national champion-
ship game. But it seems
like just about everyone
else in the conference
is struggling. The three
highest ranked SEC.teams
after the Crimson Tide
(#11 Georgia, #15 Auburn
and #17 Mississippi State)
went a combined 22-17
last year. Meanwhile,
former Eastern-division
titans Florida and Tennes-
see have fallen on tough
times as well, unable to
put together anything
that even vaguely resem-
bles the high-scoring,
THE BUCK
STOPS HERE
WILLIAM
BUCHHEIT
pass-happy offenses we
knew for so long.
LSU, which used to
finish every year in the
top-10, now has a new
coach and is ranked just
25th after a 37-7 loss in
Mississippi Saturday. Like
beleaguered Tennessee
Volunteers coach Butch
Jones, Texas A&M coach
Kevin Summon will likely
be fired at the end of the
season. The Aggies some-
how managed to blow a
44-17 fourth-quarter lead
at UCLA a few weeks ago
and havent finished in
the top-25 since 2012.
Georgia, South Carolina
and Missouri all start-
ed last year with new
coaches, while Vanderbilt,
Arkansas and Mississippi
have been mediocre at
best for the last few years.
The decline of SEC
football has perhaps
best been evidenced by
Tennessee head coach Butch Jones is on the hot seat after losing 21 games in his first four
seasons.
national championships.
From 2006-2012, an SEC
team won the title game
every single year. Since
then, three of four na-
tional champs have been
from other conferences,
including two from the
ACC (FSU and Clemson).
Even now, there are more
ACC and Big-10 squads in
the top 15 than there are
SEC teams.
But sports, to some
degree, are cyclical. Weve
seen the conference strug-
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gle before, winning just
one title in the 80s. The
following decade, the SEC
took three such titles and
then an astonishing nine
in the first 16 years of the
new millennium.
Even historically dom-
inant teams have down
years . . . even decades.
Notre Dame fell into a
wasteland in the 00s and
even Southern Cal plum-
meted once Pete Carol
headed for Seattle. After
Gene Stallings left in the
late 1990s, Alabama went
through three head coach-
es and too many NCAA
sanctions to count. Only
when Nick Saban arrived
did they return to the
Bear Bryant-established
level of football greatness
they were known for.
The problem in the SEC
is there is only one Nick
Saban. Steve Spurrier, Ur-
ban Meyer, Bobby Petrino
and Phil Fulmer are gone,
leaving their teams in
search of some semblance
of stability.
There is too much
money in the Southeast-
ern conference for it to
be down too many years.
Nine of the conferences
14 universities have stadi-
ums that hold over 80,000
fans. Thats the kind of
booster money that can
buy success. In the mean-
time, though, its Bama
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B4 THE GREER CITIZEN SPORTS
A SPORTING VIEW |
You
asked
for it
BY MARK VASTO
FOR THE GREER CITIZEN
A
fter Floyd Mayweather
Jr. won his 50th fight,
a few us at Sporting
View headquarters won-
dered aloud: Who from
history could have beaten
him? Not Hearns, and not
Hagler, we decided, but
we all agreed that Sugar
Ray Leonard would be up
to the task. That begged
the question: What other
superfights were out
there that wed pay to
see? Heres an abridged
version of what we came
up with:
Mike Tyson (50-6, 44
KOs, 5-foot-10, 71-inch
reach) vs. Joe Frazier
(32-4-1, 27 KOs, 5-foot-11,
73-inch reach)
We thought about bring-
ing in Sonny Liston to
fight Tyson, but decided
that Smokin Joe Frazier tin Truex Jr. through the
would provide better
optics. Frazier would
come in low, ducking and
weaving, swinging his left
hook with bad intentions,
hoping to catch Tyson in
the ear behind his famous
Cus DAmato-inspired opener at Chicagoland
peek-a-boo defense. Speedway. Truexs fifth
Unfortunately for Joe,
its unlikely it would have second straight at Chi-
worked. When Tyson was
at his peak, he was even
scarier than Foreman or
Liston at their meanest.
Tyson would walk Frazier
down, Frazier would be
swinging from his heels
and Tyson would lower
the boom by launching
him off the floor with one
of his trademark combi-
nations that ended with
an uppercut.
Result: Tyson by KO in
the early rounds
Muhammad Ali (56-5,
37 KOs, 6-foot-3, 78-inch
reach) vs. Joe Louis (66-3,
52 KOs, 6-foot-2, 76-inch
reach)
There are four zones
in boxing your opponent.
The first zone is when
youre body to body, fellow competitors.
maybe in the clinch, and
youre trading blows statements, Truex said.
on the inside, usually
uppercuts that sting but
dont have enough power doing what they did and
behind them to knock
you out. The second zone
is when youre a foot or and not let the pressure
two away from the other
boxer and youre really
wheeling and dealing ...
hooks can land, combina-
tions are king. The third
zone is what is called the
pocket. This is where the
boxer has his reach cali-
brated to the opponents
head. The fourth zone is
from way outside, keeping
your distance from your
foe, a launching ground
for the boxer to come
in with overhead power
punches.
Probably more than
any heavyweight boxer in
history, Joe Louis excelled
in that second zone.
His shots were deadly
accurate and he would hit
you with combinations
that seemed otherworldly
and with lots of power
because he knew how to
plant his feet.
But Louis would have
a major problem against
Ali. During an interview
between the two, Ali made
one thing clear: Youre a four-point, 7-3 edge. The
too slow, Joe. And he was first touchdown of the
right. Against Louis, Ali
would have danced out
of any trouble spots, and
would have dominated
both the third and fourth
zones. Their fight may
have gone the distance,
but there is little doubt
that Alis speed would make the score 10-6 with
have neutralized Louis 13:02 left in the first half.
power (Ali had a great
chin), and he would have
been the busier puncher.
Result: Ali by unani-
mous decision
Any other matchups
youd like to see? Email ball and took it in, giving
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Martin Truex Jr., driver of the No. 78 Furniture Row/Denver Mattress Toyota, celebrates
in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Tales of the Turtles
400 at Chicagoland Speedway on Sept. 17 in Joliet, Illinois.
Truex Jr. starts NASCAR
playoffs with Sunday win
BY REID SPENCER get to you, and I think we
NASCAR WIRE did a good job of that.
Every time you go to
Remember all those Victory Lane, its special.
playoff points that were Theres just so many peo-
supposed to carry regu- ple to thank. Im kind of
lar-season champion Mar- speechless, but (team own-
er) Barney (Visser), and major step in the right di-
Monster Energy NASCAR everyone at TRD (Toyota
Cup Series Playoffs? Racing Development) in
He didnt need them Costa Mesa building great
not after what turned out engines and TRD Salis-
to be a dominating victory bury (sponsors) Bass Pro,
in Sundays Tales of the Tracker Boats just every-
Turtles 400, the Playoff one, thank you so much.
Its a dream come true,
and were having the time Busch, who won the first
victory of the season, his of our lives.
Playoff drivers claimed
cagoland and the 12th of the top six positions in the
his career was hardly a final running order. Kev-
cakewalk, even though the in Harvick was at or near
driver of the No. 78 Fur- the front all afternoon and
niture Row Racing Toyota ran third. Denny Hamlin
took the checkered flag was fourth, followed by
7.179 seconds ahead of Kyle Larson and Brad Ke-
runner-up Chase Elliott. selowski.
In earning automatic ad- Behind Joey Logano,
vancement to the Round who missed the Playoffs,
of 12, Truex had to over- seven-time champion Jim-
come a speeding penalty mie Johnson soldiered
incurred on a green-flag home in eighth in a No.
pit stop on Lap 39 and 48 Chevrolet that lacked
loose lug nuts that forced the speed to compete with
him to return to pit road the contenders. Playoff
and restart deep in the drivers Matt Kenseth, Ja-
field after Stage 1. mie McMurray and Ryan
Though the victory Blaney claimed positions
eased Truexs progress nine through 11, respec-
through the NASCAR Play- tively.
offsincreasing his play- Elliott was pleased with
off point total to 58the his best run since Mich-
winning driver didnt con- igan in June. His 42 laps
sider it a statement to his led were Elliotts most
since he was out front for
I dont care much about 106 circuits at Phoenix
in March. But the driver
Im just having fun. Im of the No. 24 Hendrick the playoff drivers.
proud of our pit crew for Motorsports Chevrolet
couldnt challenge Truex,
everyone on this team. Its who led 77 laps and was
important to come here pulling away at the finish.
Obviously, it would
North Greenville upsets Albany State
Tracy Scott and Ashton
Heard each had 100 yards
rushing and combined for
Crusader
three touchdowns, leading
North Greenville to a 35-
27 upset of 16th ranked
Corner
Albany State.
North Greenville now
owns a 3-1 series lead on a field goal late in the
over the Rams, a series third to answer an Albany
which dates back to the State touchdown to extend
2011 season. This is the NGUs lead to 28-13.
first time the Crusaders The Rams would score
have beaten the Rams on twice in the fourth quar-
the road. ter but Will Hunter found
Albany scored the first Demajiay Rooks in the
points of the game, kick- end-zone to keep NGU in
ing a field goal to cap an front. Albany had one last
11-play 69-yard drive. chance to score NGUs de-
The Crusaders coun- fense held the Rams score-
tered on their opening less to secure the win.
drive when Scott took it in Heard and Scott had
from 25-yards to give NGU 134 yards and 119 yards
respectively. Scott led all
scorers with two touch-
game came on the heels downs. The Crusaders fin-
of a 32-yard kickoff return ished with 251 yards on
by Deonte Bryant. the ground.
Matt Gravely tacked on Hunter threw for 125
a 19-yard field goal to end yards and a touchdown.
the first quarter. His favorite target of the
Albany answered with day was Mason Sanders
a field goal of its own to who caught three passes
for 39 yards.
Brandon Burger led the
The Crusaders added defense with 11 tackles on
one more score in the first the day while Jacob Harper
half when Scott took it in had 10. Harper also had an
from 33-yards out. The interception for the Cru-
Rams would block the en- saders. Cam Wrice picked
suing field goal but Jordan up another turnover for
Helms corralled the loose the Crusaders, picking up
an Albany State fumble.
NGU a two-point conver-
sion and an 18-6 lead at MENS SOCCER
the half. On a hot afternoon
Heard got in on the big in Tigerville, the North
play action to open the Greenville mens soccer
third period with a 31- team defeated Conference
yard touchdown run of Carolinas opponent King
this own. Gravely tacked University, 1-0. The win is
BRIAN LAWDERMILK/GETTY IMAGES
have been great to bat-
tle with Martin a little bit
more, Elliott said. We
didnt have anything for
him. (But) from where
weve been to where we
ran today was a major,
rection, frankly where we
need to be, where we de-
serve to be, to the poten-
tial we can run.
Truex had the speed to
overcome his problems on
pit road. Others werent at
fortunate. Polesitter Kyle
stage handily, caught a
double whammy after tak-
ing the green / checkered
flag at the end of the first
80-lap segment. Eight laps
after a restart on Lap 88,
Busch returned to pit road
because of a loose wheel.
On the stop, one of his
crewmanfrom the crew
he had acquired from Joe
Gibbs Racing teammate
Daniel Suarezs team to
start the Playoffswas
flagged for stepping over
the wall too soon.
Busch served a pass-
through penalty under
green, never got back to
the lead lap and finished
15th in one of the fastest
cars in the race.
But Buschs travails
paled in comparison with
those of Ricky Stenhouse
Jr., who scraped the wall
early, incurred a penalty
for a commitment line vi-
olation and finished 25th,
deepest in the field of all
Kasey Kahne simply
lacked speed. He ran 21st,
three laps down and put
himself in dire peril of
elimination.
the Crusaders first con-
ference win since a 2-1 vic-
tory against Mount Olive.
With plenty of shots
to go around in the first
half, Gareth Greene came
through with a header into
the goal. James Segovia
provided the assist.
Both goalkeepers were
kept busy throughout the
day. Kings Jake Davis and
North Greenvilles James
Max Miller both recorded
six saves.
Gareth Greene scored
the first goal of his college
career in the 20th minute
of the first half.
James Segovia recorded
his first assist of the sea-
son, as well as a yellow
card.
James Max Miller had
a productive day at goal-
keeper with six saves.
VOLLEYBALL
The North Greenville
volleyball scored its sec-
ond Conference Carolinas
win of the season on Sat-
urday with a 3-2 (25-21 /
25-22 / 24-26 / 22-25 / 15-
12) win over Lees-McRae.
The game was played
evenly throughout the
day but North Greenville
found ways to win against
the visiting Bobcats. The
Crusaders led 18-10 in the
first set only to see the
lead dwindle to just three
after a Lees-McRae kill
made it 18-15.
The Crusaders rallied
though at the end of the
first frame, but not before
the Bobcats cut the North
Greenville lead to 24-21.
The Crusaders got the fi-
Allgaier steals
Chicagoland
Speedway victory
BY REID SPENCER
NASCAR WIRE
Justin Allgaier had the
drive of his life. Brendan
Gaughan was hanging on
for dear life.
But both drivers were
winners at Chicagoland
Speedway.
Grabbing the lead with
a bold move to the in-
side after a restart on Lap
186 of 200, Allgaier, an
Illinois native, captured
the big prize at his home
tracka victory in Satur-
days TheHouse.com 300
NASCAR XFINITY Series
regular-season finale.
Gaughan rallied from an
equalized tire that put him
three laps down to finish
13th on the lead lap and
nail down the final spot in
the Playoffs.
With a push from regu-
lar-season champion and
JR Motorsports teammate I thought we were going
Elliott Sadler, Allgaier
powered his No. 7 Chevro-
let to the bottom entering
Turn 1 on Lap 186, pass-
ing both polesitter Erik and, man, we want to go to
Jones and Ryan Blaney.
But Allgaier was far
from home free. A caution
for Ryan Reeds spin in
Turn 2under hard racing his most formidable com-
against Darrell Bubba petitors suffered from
Wallace Jr.slowed the
field for the fifth and final
time and set a restart with Blaney, who led 28, both
seven laps left.
Once again, Allgaier
surged into the lead, with
Jones chasing. But Jones
had changed lanes and
moved to the outside of
Sadler before he reached
the start / finish line and
was slapped with a pass-
through penalty that end-
ed his winning chances.
Allgaier took the check-
Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 BRANDT/Celebrating the
Future of AG Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after
winning the NASCAR XFINITY Series TheHouse.com 300 at
Chicagoland Speedway on September 16, 2017 in Joliet,
Illinois.
nal kill from senior Kenzie
Pierce giving NGU a 1-0 set
lead.
The Crusaders had to
rally once again in the sec-
ond frame, this time hav-
ing to come from behind.
A 15-13 lead for the Bob-
cats was cut to just one
after a Rachel Miller kill
before Brittany Tepedino
evened it at 15 with a kill
of her own a point later.
NGU then grabbed the
upper hand on service
aces from Pierce and
Johna Robbins with Miller
Kill sandwiched between
the two. The Crusaders
would lead late but Lees-
McRae kept scrapping and
evened the score at 22.
Two Bobcat errors and
a kill from Pierce, once
again late in the match
would earn NGU the 2-0
lead in the set count.
Neither team was able to
gain much control in the
third frame. The Crusad-
ers led by two late in the
match but four straight
would earn the Bobcats
a 20-18 advantage. NGU
would put two on the
board to tie it but the Bob-
cats answered with a pair
on a kill and an NGU at-
tack error to take a 22-20
lead.
North Greenville came
out of the timeout and
immediately evened the
score using a kill from
Samantha Hebb and an at-
tack error from LMC. The
Crusaders would move the
score to 24-23 but the Bob-
cats scored three straight
using three NGU errors to
force a game four.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
ered flag 1.772 seconds
ahead of charging Kyle
Larson, who fought back
from a late pit road speed-
ing penalty to finish sec-
ond. Sadler came home
third, followed by Daniel
Henric and Austin Dillon.
Justin had a great re-
start there, said team
owner Dale Earnhardt Jr.,
who has three cars in the
Playoffs. He found an op-
portunity and seized it.
This is incredible,
man, said Allgaier, who
won for the second time
this year, the second time
at Chicagoland Speedway
and the fifth time in his
career. Ive been fortu-
nate enough to go to Vic-
tory Lane here before, but
on fuel mileage.
Today, my team, the
7 team, did a great job
Coming down to the end, I
didnt think we had a shot.
to be top-five, maybe. But
those late restartswe got
great restarts Weve got
a lot of good momentum,
Homestead and pull home
this championship.
As Allgaier made the
most of his opportunity,
self-inflicted wounds.
Jones, who led 94 laps, and
drew pit road speeding
penalties under caution
during the break between
the second and third stag-
es and had to fight to re-
gain track position.
Larsons speeding pen-
alty on Lap 182 came too
late for the driver of the
No. 42 Chip Ganassi Rac-
ing Chevrolet to claw his
way back to the front.
JEFF ZELEVANSKY/GETTY IMAGES
The Crusaders gained
quick control in the open-
ing minutes of the fourth
frame, jumping out to a
9-5 lead, forcing an LMC
timeout. The lead wouldnt
last though as Lees-McRae
fought back once again as
three consecutive points
including two kills from
Kaci Thornton evened the
score at 18-18.
Lees-McRae would go on
to take the lead and score
eight of the next 11-points
to force a fifth set with the
Crusaders.
The Crusaders trailed
5-1 in the fifth set before
Johna Robbins evened the
score at 6-6 with an ace to
the back corner. The Cru-
saders would go on to take
the next point and lead on
a kill from Tepedino to
take a 7-6 advantage.
The Crusaders fought
back late in the match
with back to back kills
from Kenzie Pierce to take
a 13-10 lead. Pierce would
put the game away on her
last chance, capitalizing
on Millers 52nd kill of the
game.
Pierce finished the game
with 20-kills and just
three errors. Samantha
Hebb also finished with
18-kills while Katie Mc-
Manaway finished with 11.
Rachel Miller led the Cru-
saders with 11-digs to go
along with six kills. Johna
Robbins led the team with
27-digs. Robbins also led
the Crusaders with four
service aces.
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B6 THE GREER CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Emergency animal shelter opened in Duncan
Before
Hurricane
Irma
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
The American Society
for the Prevention of Cru-
elty to Animals (ASPCA)
secured a facility in Dun-
can prior to the landfall of
Hurricane Irma.
As of last Thursday,
the ASPCA has helped
more than 850 homeless
animals move from local
shelters impacted by Hur-
ricane Irma to the emer-
gency shelter in Duncan,
as well as other U.S. shel-
ters through the ASPCA
relocation program.
This is an emergency
shelter hub where we are
accepting homeless ani-
mals from various shel-
ters who are effected by
the storm and really look-
ing to find placement and
place them with other res-
cue shelters so that they
can then be made avail-
able to adoption and find
safe and loving homes,
said Emily Schneider, the
Public Information Officer
for ASPCA.
We currently have
142 homeless animals at
our emergency shelter,
Schneider said. All of the
these animals were relo-
cated from either South
Carolina or Florida.
The 40,000-square-foot
facility is essentially a
large warehouse.
In terms of next steps,
we are in the process of
placing animals with our
network of rescues and
shelters, and although
none have been placed lo-
cally, we are in communi-
Professional responders, who work with the ASPCA, are
caring for the animals.
Langston-Black celebrates 25 years in Greer
BY KAELYN CASHMAN
STAFF WRITER
Langston-Black Real Es-
tate celebrated 25 years in
the Greer community with
a luncheon last Friday.
A North Carolina native,
Chuck Langston partnered
with David Black in 1992
to start the commercial
real estate company.
Weve been blessed, years, Langston said, its
Langston said. Gods relationships that matter
been good to us.
The business started
just after BMW announced
the addition of a Greer
Manufacturing plant.
In my mind, Greer has
grown and become even
more than Id imagined
back in 1992, Langston
said. Weve seen growth friends today are people
in every facetresiden-
tial, industrial, commer-
cial, retail. We have very
good jobs available for our
young people here. If you
think back 25 years ago,
when a kid graduated, you
pretty much had to move
to Charlotte or Atlanta to
find work. Now, thats not
the case. You can start and
end your career in Greer if
thats what you choose to
do.
That growth is some-
thing Langston anticipates
will continue.
We are poised to have
Living Here
These are unowned
shelter animals...
Emily Schneider
Public Information Officer, ASCPA
cation with local groups,
she continued.
These are unowned
shelter animals. Theyre
homeless animals that
shelters that were poten-
tially in the path of the
hurricane asked us to relo-
cate to a safe place to ride
out the storm.
Many shelters reached
out to ASPCA prior to the
landfall of Hurricane Irma.
They were being proac-
tive in transporting, relo-
cating many of their shel-
ter animals and the reason
why is so that they could
make room for an influx
of animals and lost pets
that may be coming into
the shelter following the
storm, Schneider said.
This is really a proactive
measure.
Theres a lot of collab-
oration and coordination
among many local ani-
PHOTOS | COURTESY OF ASPCA
another growth spurt as
more and more people are
discovering what a won-
derful place this is to live,
he said. Greer is probably
one of the most giving and
helping communities that
Ive ever been involved
with.
Although hes done
business with a number
of clients throughout the
most.
The most important
part of this whole busi-
ness are those relation-
ships you build, he said.
We look at each of our
clients as a relationship,
not just a one-time trans-
action. Some of my best
that started as custom-
ers and became friends.
Thats what has made our
life here sweetthe rela-
tionships weve made.
Langston, who bought
Blacks portion of the
business four years ago,
said he will continue his
efforts of making a differ-
ence through real estate
for as long as possible.
At the end of the day,
you wonder about your
time and whether or not
it has made a difference.
Have we impacted the
lives of people? Have we
The Greer Citizen
PHOTOS | COURTESY OF ASPCA
As of last Thursday, the ASPCA has helped more than 850 homeless animals move from local shelters impacted by
Hurricane Irma to the emergency shelter in Duncan.
mal shelters and rescue everything from pet food
groups with the ASPCA, to bowls to crates, leashes,
she continued. collars, basically all of the
A team of professional essentials that a pet owner
responders who work with would need.
the ASPCA is caring for One of the goals for the
the animals, primarily cats SC facility is to become a
and dogs but also a few distribution center.
rabbits. On Wednesday, We can then distribute
Sept. 13, the shelter re- critical pet supplies to
ceived nearly 150 animals areas that are effected,
from Florida between Day- Schneider said, so we
tona and Miami that were have a transport vehicle
transported through their that is actually heading
transport vehicle. back down to the Miami
I believe that is a 12- area so that we can dis-
hour trip, and thats not tribute critical supplies
including any stops, and make that available to
Schneider said. We also pet owners who have been
had some air transports displaced and dont have PHOTOS | COURTSEY OF ASPCA
too. the things that they need
We had wings of rescue, to care for their pets.
who is a good organization As the hurricane ap-
The number of animals at the emergency shelter in
that weve been working proached, more shel- Duncan fluctuates daily.
with to do some air trans- ters and rescue groups
ports, she continued. I throughout Florida and accepting supplies from rary setup.
believe they transported along the coast asked AS- the public in addition to We certainly dont plan
close to 200 animals, ap- PCA for help. the current supplies that on having this emergency
proximately 180, that they We quickly activated we have at our distribu- shelter open for an ex-
transported to our facility our relocation team to help tion center in Duncan, tended period of time,
in South Carolina. us facilitate those trans- Schneider said. They can Schneider said. Were
The number of animals ports, so we can get those stop by any time between working as quickly as we
at the emergency shelter animals out of harms way 8 and 5. can, but were also dealing
is fluctuating. and bring them to our The Distribution Center with a large number of an-
As animals are coming emergency shelter, and is located at 1875 E Main imals coming in, especially
in, we have a relocation thats still happening as of Street in Duncan. in the past couple days.
team whos working very this morning, Schneider Its not a center where Many of these animals
hard at the same time to said on Thursday, Sept. people can ask to adopt are so sweet, she con-
find placement so that 14. animals, she continued. tinued. I was surprised
as animals are coming Were actually getting Thats not really the pur- when I was talking to one
in, were able to transfer some animals from, I be- pose of our sheltering op- of our field ops lead at the
animals out, so that they lieve, Lake City, Florida, eration.That is our goal shelter; I couldnt hear a
can go to shelters in other she continued. in making sure we find single bark in the back-
areas so that they can be Local residents who safe and loving homes for ground. Usually, when
made available for adop- want to help can donate to these animals, but there we have these emergency
tion, Schneider said. ASPCA or other local shel- is a process where were sheltering operations, its
We are also in the pro- ters, can open their homes placing them with res- incredibly hard to hear
cess of setting up a distri- to a displaced animal or cue groups who we work people on the phone be-
bution center, she contin- can donate supplies, such closely with. cause theres constant
ued. Were working with as towels, crates and un- A close date has not barking. This population
different partnersand opened dog/cat pet food. been set yet, but the emer- of animals, theyre very re-
sending supplies to us, We are receiving and gency shelter is a tempo- laxed and calm.
KAELYN CASHMAN | THE GREER CITIZEN
Chuck Langston celebrated 25 years with a luncheon at his business last Friday. Front row, left to right: Mehul Shah, Sally
Brock, Brad Toy, Jeff Howell, Chuck Langston, Miles Nason, Jim Griffin, Renee Raffaldt. Back Row, left to right: RW Abel,
Paul Lister, Bob Ashworth, Rob Safrit, Doug Nason, Tim Allender, Will Lavender.
helped them along the may have nothing to do life over the years, and I Langston-Black Real Es-
way? Thats definitely with real estate, Langston just want to be able to do tate Inc. is located at 1001
something that I strive to said. I know a number of that same thing for oth- W Wade Hampton Blvd,
do, and a lot of times, that people have impacted my ers. Greer.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017  THE GREER CITIZEN B7

Museum to host antiques, fine art sale

BETH DUBBER
Sam Elliot in The Hero
This year, the Greenville ideas and inspirations afternoon with a cup of
County Museum of Art from his latest book,A coffee or glass of wine at
marks the 32nd anniver- Place to Call Home.South- Antiques and Drinks. For a
sary of its signature event, ern born and bred, Farm- complete show schedule,
Antiques, Fine Art and er is the author of the visit the Museums web-
Design Weekend (AFAD). top-selling cookbooksA site, gcma.org/antiques.
Presented by United Com- Time To Cook;Dinner Today the Greenville
munity Bank, the annual on the Grounds,andA County Museum of Art is
show opens to the public Time to Celebrate. His lat- recognized as one of the

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on Friday, Oct. 13, and
ends Sunday, Oct. 15. The
event features 27 dealers
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Guests can browse an-
tiques, fine art, and design
in the museums setting
on Heritage Green. Silver,
linens, fine art, folk art,
jewelry, primitives, porce- inspired by recipes from
lain, and antique furniture
are for sale.
The weekend begins
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an elegant event for do-
nors that celebrates the
success of the annual Art
for Greenville campaign.
Since its inception, the Art
for Greenville campaign
has raised more than $10
million for the acquisition
of more than 160 works of
art for the Greenville com-
munity.
On Friday, Oct. 13, the
GCMA presents alunch
and lecture ($50, reserva-
tions required)with de-
signer and author James
Farmer, who will share
estbook,A Place to Call
Home, will be released
this fall, just in time for
Antiques, Fine Art & De-
sign Weekend. He will sign
books following his lec-
ture.
James Farmer tickets
include a catered lunch
works by Andrew Wyeth
his cookbooks and served
at one of 14 tables boast-
ing tablescapes created by
GCMA volunteers; general
admission to Antiques,
Fine Art & Design Week-
end (good for all three
days); and a 20 percent
discount on all in-stock
James Farmer books in the
museum store. Seating is
limited. To purchase tick-
ets, call 546-4065 or visit
gcma.org/antiques.
In addition to shopping
from an array of stunning
antiques, fine art, and
folk art, guests can sa-
vor Southern hospitality
on the show floor with a
boxed lunch or relax in the
countrys finest American
art museums. Ranked by
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of the top three places
to visit in Greenville, vis-
itors come from around
the world and across the
country to see the out-
standing collections of
and Jasper Johns along
with the renowned South-
ern Collection, all made
possible by the tireless
efforts of volunteers and
the incredible generosity
of the community.
Admission to the AFAD
weekend is $5 and is good
for all three days of the
event.
The 2017 Antiques, Fine
Art & Design Weekend
show hours are from 10
a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday, Oct.
13, and Saturday, Oct. 14, PHOTO | SUBMITTED
and from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. on
Sunday, Oct. 15. For more James Farmer will share ideas and inspirations from his
information, visit gcma. latest book on Friday, Oct. 13, during the Greenville County
org/antiques or call 271- Museum of Art Antiques, Fine Art and Design weekend.
7570 ext. 1020.

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Emily. Local Hispanic artists suited for audiences as Four Old Broads
working in different me- young as 1-year-old and FURMAN TO PRESENT Through Sept. 23
The Hero (R) -- diums will discuss their invites all. Performances REASONS TO BE PRETTY Centre Stage
Washed-up legend Lee work and influences. Mod- run 30-40 minutes at the Furman University The- centrestage.org
Hayden (Sam Elliot) used erator Juan Gonzalez, of SCCT headquarters, 1200 atre will present Neil La- 233-6733

to be a Big Deal in West-
erns. These days hes
more likely to be smoked
out than smoking hot,
hanging around with side-
kick Jeremy (Nick Offer-
man). As is often the case,
a shocking cancer diagno-
sis blows away the haze
surrounding him, and he
begins a sober search not
for the glory days but for
some kind of legacy -- be
it reconnecting with his
estranged daughter Lucy
(Krysten Ritter), attempt-
ing to find love in an un-
likely place (Laura Prepon)
or looking for that last
great gig.
Certain Women (R)
-- Director Kelly Reich-
ardt brings to the screen
three female-centered vi-
gnettes based on the short
stories of Maile Meloy.
Earnest and understated,
the films central char-
acters have a uniquely
imperfect way of facing
the sometimes hardscrab-
ble road of the American
woman, mirrored by the
landscapes in which they
develop, a cold backdrop
of Montana. Laura Dern
plays a lawyer whose cli-
ent develops boundary
issues from the impotence
of his situation, which sets
her up to be his personal
confessional and hos-
tage negotiator. Michelle
Williams, bemoaning the
burdens of being the fam-
ily boss, faces sexism and
obstruction while building
her dream home. Kristen
Stewart is a young, impov-
erished lawyer whose les-
sons in educational law in-
trigue a lonely ranch hand
with whom she forms a
tenuous relationship.
The Devils Candy
(NR) -- Director Sean By-
rne revisits the hauntingly
familiar theme of Satanic
ritual killing with a twist
-- this voice implores its
killer to target children,
as they are The Devils
Candy. Ethan Embry stars
as Jesse Hellman, a paint-
er who moves his fringe
family -- hairstylist wife
Astrid (Shiri Appleby)
and quirky daughter Zoo-
ey (Kiara Glasco) -- to the
outskirts of Austin, Texas.
Unfortunately, it is into a
house where a couple was
recently killed. When the
son (Pruitt Taylor Vince)
of slain couple shows up
and dead children become
Jesses inspired paint-
ing subject, things begin
to go very wrong. Heavy
metal riffs underscore ev-
erything, because ... metal
and Satan just go together.
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Spanish Writers Group,
NEW LISTINGS will lead the discussion
between Cuban-American
GUILD GALLERY sculptress Elaine Quave,
TO PRESENT QUERENCIA Mexican-American poet
The Guild Gallery of Vera Gomez and Colom-
Spartanburg will present bian-American ceramist
Querencia by artists Viv- Diana Farfan.
ianne Lee Carey and Fred- For more information,
erick Parrish through Sept. email explore@greenvil-
28. An art walk reception lelibrary.org or call 527-
will be held Thursday, 9293.
Sept. 21, from 5-8 p.m.
Querencia is a Spanish CLYBOURNE PARK PLAYING
AT WAREHOUSE THEATRE
concept which describes a
place where one feels safe, Warehouse Theatre
a place from which one's will present the Pulitzer
strength of character is Prize-winning Clybourne
drawn, a place where one Park Sept. 22-Oct. 8.
feels at home. The play spans two
These artists articulate generations fifty years
through visual expression apart. In 1959 (Act 1),
a safe place where memo- Russ and Bev are selling
ries and dreams are born, their two-bedroom at a
nourished and sheltered. bargain price, unknowing-
The Artists Guild of ly to the first black family
Spartanburg is located at in the neighborhood, cre-
200 East St. John Street in ating discontent among
Spartanburg. the white residents of Cly-
bourne Park. In 2009 (Act
PHILHARMONIC TO 2), the same property is
PRESENT GALA SEPT. 23 being bought by a young
Foothills Philharmonic white couple, whose plan
and Greer Cultural Arts to raze the house and start
Council will present Open- again is met with equal
ing Night Gala: Master- disapproval by the black
works I on Saturday, Sept. residents of the soon-to-
23, at 7:30 p.m. at River- be-gentrified area. Are the
side Baptist Church. issues the same, fifty years
The 17th season of the on? Borrowing characters
Philharmonic showcases and settings from Lor-
world famous classical raine Hansberry'sA Raisin
masterpieces, popular fa- in the Sun, Bruce Norris's
vorites and chamber mu- excruciatingly funny and
sic. The Opening Night squirm-inducing satire
Gala will feature Robert explores the fault line be-
Schumanns Symphony tween race and property.
No. 4, Danzas Fantasticas Warehouse Theatre is lo-
by Joachin Turina, and cated at 37 August Street
Variation on America by in Greenville.
Charles Ives. For tickets or more
The orchestra will also information, visit ware-
team up with local artists housetheatre.com.
for art sales during the
concerts with proceeds GSO TO PRESENT
benefiting the artists and BEETHOVEN THE GREAT
Foothills Philharmonic. The Greenville Sympho-
A complimentary recep- ny Orchestra will kick
tion with the musicians off the first Masterworks
and artistic director will Concert of its 70th season
be held immediately fol- with Beethoven the Great
lowing the concert. Sept. 23-24 at the Peace
Riverside Baptist is lo- Center.
cated at 1249 S. Suber The all-Beethoven pro-
Road in Greer. gram features Edvard
Tchivzhel as conductor
HISPANIC ART and Dmitri Levkovich on
ON DISPLAY AT LIBRARY piano, who will present
The Hughes Main Li- the Emperor Piano Con-
brary of the Greenville certo. The concert con-
County Libraries System cludes with Beethovens
will show Colorful Lands/ Fifth Symphony.
Terras coloridas: Art Ex- For tickets or more in-
hibit through Oct. 31 on formation, visit peacecen-
the middle level. ter.org or call 467-3000.
Free and open to the
public, this exhibit cele- SCCTS 2ND STAGE
TO PRESENT BALLOONACY
South Carolina Chil-
drens Theatre 2nd Stage
will present Balloonacy
Sept. 26-Nov. 21.
Balloonacy follows the
story of an old lady alone
on her birthday and a mag-
ical balloon that insists on
becoming friends. With a
little help from the audi-
ence and a lot of clowning
around, she soon comes
to find that companions
come in all shapes.
Pendleton Street in Green- Butes Reasons to Be
ville. Pretty Sept. 26-30 at 8 Pinkalicious: The Musical
Wee Play Theatre (The- p.m. with matinee perfor- Through Sept. 24
atre for the Very Young) mances Sept. 30 and Oct. Peace Center
is a professional perfor- 1 at 3 p.m. All perfor- Gunter Theatre
mance for ages 18 months mances take place in The scchildrenstheatre.org
to 5-years-old and their Playhouse on the Furman 467-3000
grown ups. There is less University campus.
emphasis on language and A hopelessly romantic The Mousetrap
more on sensory inputs drama about the hopeless- Through Oct. 1
such as sight, non-linguis- ness of romance directed Greenville Little Theatre
tic sound and touch. by Furman Theatre pro- greenvillelittletheatre.org
For more information, fessor Jay Oney, Reasons 233-6238
visit scchildrenstheatre. to Be Pretty is the first
ONGOING EXHIBITS |
org. installment (followed by
Reasons to Be Happy
PEACE CENTER and Reasons to Be Pretty
TO SHOW FUN HOME Happy) in LaButes trilo- Fetching Images
The Peace Center gy focusing on two young Mel Hammonds
will stage the 2015 To- couples whose lives and Through Sept. 30
ny-award winning musical careers become extremely Artists Guild Gallery
Fun Home Sept. 26-Oct. entangled. of Greenville
1. When an off-handed re- fetchingimages
Based on Alison Bech- mark disrupts the lives of photography.com
dels best-selling graphic Greg and Steph, they, and
memoir,Fun Homein- their sometime friends, SC WaterMedia Society
troduces us to Alison at Carly and Kent, confront Exhibit
three different ages as self-deceit, treachery, Through Sept. 30
she explores and unravels and their own willing- West Main Artists Co-Op
the many mysteries of her ness to change. Reasons Spartanburg
childhood. A refreshingly to Be Pretty has the ra-
honest musical about see- zor-sharp wit and insight Anthro / Botanical
ing your parents through expected from LaBute, but Elaine Quave
grown-up eyes,Fun with a new twisthope. Through Oct. 13
Home is extraordinary, TIME magazine de- Thompson Gallery
a rare beauty that pumps scribes the play as Tight, Roe Art Building
fresh air into Broadway." tense and emotionally Furman University
(The New York Times) true, and it portrays char- www.elainequave.com
Show times are Sept. 26- acters who actually seem 294-2995
28 at 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 29 at part of the world that the
8 p.m.; Sept. 30 at 2 p.m. rest of us live in. Lyrical Lines
and 8 p.m.; and Oct. 1 at 1 The cast includes: Der- Beth Regula
p.m. and 6:30 p.m. ek Leonard as Greg; Eliza Louisa Coburn
This musical contains Kate Leiter as Steph; Mike Through Oct. 14
adult content. Caterisano as Kent; and Reception: Sept. 21, 5-9 p.m.
For more information, Courtney Dorn as Carly. West Main Artists Co-Op
call 467-3000 or visit For tickets and reserva- WestMainArtists.org
peacecenter.org. tions, call the Theatre Box
Office at 294-2125.
SMC HOSTS AUTHOR JOHN
LANE SEPT. 26
Spartanburg Methodist
College (SMC) will host an
intimate reading with ac-
claimed author John Lane
Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 7
p.m. at Gibbs auditorium
on campus. It is open to
the public and is free of
charge.
John Lane is a professor
of English and Environ-
mental Studies at Wofford
College as well as the di-
rector of the Goodall Envi-
ronmental Studies Center.
His latest book, Coyote
Settles the South, is a
finalist for the John Bur-
roughs Medal in Natural
History Writing. Lane is
also one of the co-found-
ers of Spartanburgs Hub
City Writers Project.
Lane will be reading
from Anthropocene
Blues, a collection of es-
says and poems that touch
on ones relationship to
space, and examines how
climate and natural re-
sources reflect societys
values and failures.
Johns poems and es-
says are sad, beautiful,
horrifying and funny,
sometimes all at once,
SMC English professor
Kelly Neil says. His nar-
rative voice is often quiet
and subtle, but the imag-
es he creates hang around
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THE BOLD AND
THE BEAUTIFUL
Sally and the Spectra
group toured their offices
to check out the renova-
tions. As CEO of Spencer
Publications, Liam began
to make changes within
the company, starting with
the removal of Skye. Bill
asked Justin where his
loyalty lay -- with Liam or
Bill. Steffy paid Brooke a
visit in an attempt to get
her to forgive Bill and all
of his misdeeds. Wyatt
and Justin discovered a
piece of information re-
garding Liams business
dealings with Sally and
Spectra Fashions. RJ tried
to get his mom to admit
that Ridge was her true
soulmate. Meanwhile, Bill
warned Ridge to stay away
from Brooke and out of
their marriage. Wait to
See: A father and son take
a significant step toward
healing their estranged re-
lationship.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Nicole found herself
drawn to Eric as they
worked together at the
Horton Center. Chloe and
Julie found themselves at
odds. Abe began a search
for a new commissioner of
the Salem PD. Chloe and
Julie formed an unlikely
partnership. Lucass loved
ones confronted him
about his drinking. Eric
was stunned by Bradys
demand. Nicole made a
confession to Abe. Chloe
warned Eric about her big
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mistake. Hope and Rafes
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igails decision regarding
their wedding. Gabi real-
ized why Eli was fired. Eric
made a surprising move.
Wait to See: Abigail and
Chads wedding plans hit
a snag.
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Franco felt deceived.
Griffin worried about
Avas well-being. Annas
determination continued
to grow. Sam grappled
with a big decision. Cur-
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himself. Avas curiosity in-
tensified. Lulus instincts
were spot on. Sonny felt
conflicted. Franco was
furious. Lulu softened
toward Valentin. Carly
confronted Michael. Nelle
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and in an 85-year-old, the
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ever, having looked over
the research in this area,
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over traditional surgery.
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received some unexpect-
ed advice. Kristina had
second thoughts. Finn was
reluctant. Ava received
some positive news for
once. Meanwhile, Lulu
learned the truth about
Ava. Valentin stayed two
steps ahead of everyone.
TJ called Jordan out. Son-
ny paid Sam a visit. Eliza-
beth remained committed
to Franco. Sam leaned on
Alexis. Sonny and Carly
put two-and-two togeth-
er. Michael made a bold
move. Wait to See: Sonny
assigns a task to Brick.
THE YOUNG AND
THE RESTLESS
Nick confronted Victor
about going behind his
back and offering Noah
business advice. Later,
|
Nick decided to tell Faith
that Victor kicked him off THE SPATS by Jeff Pickering
the ranch. Jack and Ash-
ley were relieved when
Dina agreed to keep Gra-
ham away from any Jabot
business; however, Dina
continued to defend Gra-
ham and insisted that he
had nothing to hide. Jack
and Nikki enjoyed a night
at the Abbott Cabin when
Abby arrived hoping for
some time alone. Mean-
while, someone was out-
|
side the cabin taking pho-
tos of the couple kissing. RFD by Mike Marland
Billy and Phyllis agreed
not to talk about work.
Victor and Victoria decid-
ed to call a truce. Cane
suggested to Lily that they
go to marriage counseling.
Wait to See: Billy presses
his luck.
AMBER WAVES by Dave T. Phipps |
OUT ON A LIMB by Gary Kopervas |

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 
School
News
GOVERNORS SCHOOLS
HOST INFO SESSION
The South Carolina Gov-
ernors School for Science
& Mathematics (GSSM)
and the South Carolina
Governors School for the
Arts and Humanities (SCG-
SAH) are hosting a joint
information session for
prospective students and
their families on Tues-
day, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m.
at Hughes Main Library,
Meeting Room B, 25 Her-
itage Green Place, Green-
ville, SC 29601.
This joint information
session is designed for
students and parents who
are interested in learn-
ing more about GSSM
and SCGSAH's two-year,
public, residential high
schools for gifted and tal-
ented juniors and seniors
interested in pursuing ad-
vanced studies in STEM
disciplines or the Arts.
RSVP to attend online at
http://www.scgsah.org/
governors-schools.php.
GREENVILLE COUNTY|
MT. VIEW ACCEPTING ITEMS
FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER
Mountain View Elemen-
tary is recognizing Child-
hood Cancer Awareness
month during September.
The school will be col-
lecting items that will be
donated to Happy Wheels
and the Skyla Strong Foun-
dation.
Items requested include:
rubiks cubes, sports balls,
board games, Legos, card
games, makeup/nail pol-
ish sets, DVDs (rated
G only), adult coloring
books, colored pencils,
washable markers, cray-
ons, baby dolls, puzzles,
crazy hats, security blan-
kets/lovies, teething rings,
rattles, light up toys, and
soft baby hats.
Donation boxes are lo-
cated in the atrium.
GCS SENIORS NAMED 2018
MERIT SEMIFINALISTS
Officials with the Na-
tional Merit Scholarship
Corporation (NMSC) an-
nounced that 21 Greenville
County Schools seniors
are among 16,000 Semifi-
nalists in the 63rd annual
National Merit Scholarship
Program. These students
will compete for 7,500 Na-
tional Merit Scholarships
worth more than $32 mil-
lion that will be awarded
next spring.
Eastside High
Taylor A. Lomax
Riverside High
Christopher B. Brooks
Audrey T. Dods
Michael A. Gallagher
Vivan N. Ho
Andrei G. Robu
Mark Tolchinsky
Allison M. Watts
Joshua Woo
To be considered for a
National Merit Scholar-
ship award, semifinalists
must fulfill several re-
quirements to advance to
the finalist level. About
90 percent of the semifi-
nalists are expected to at-
tain finalist standing, and
about half of the finalists
will win a National Merit
Scholarship.
TIGERVILLE RESCHEDULES
OPEN HOUSE
Tigerville Elementary
has rescheduled its Open
House for Monday, Sept.
25.
Visitors will have the op-
portunity to visit the book
fair in the media center
from 5-6 p.m. with a PTA
Media meeting following
at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria.
The Open House will be-
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Our Schools
Crowned
Albany Kelly was crowned Byrnes High Homecoming
Queen 2017 during Fridays game against Broome.
gin immediately following
the PTA meeting.
GMC COLLECTING ITEMS
FOR CANCER CHARITIES
Greer Middle College
Charter High is support-
ing Childhood Cancer
Awareness Month during
September in honor of the
schools own cancer survi-
vor, Hannah Leonhardt.
GMC will hold a weekly
drive to collect items for
teenagers for Child Life at
the Greenville Bi-Lo Chari-
ties Childrens Cancer. The
new items will go to teen
patients.
The last Friday of the
month will be a dress
down day for students to
wear gold, the ribbon col-
or for childhood cancer, as
a finale.
A box will be available in
the school lobby to collect
donations.
GMC TO HOLD PROSPECTIVE
STUDENT NIGHT
Prospective Student
Night will be held at Greer
Middle College Charter
High on Monday, Sept. 25,
at 6 p.m.
Any students interest-
ed in attending GMC next
year are invited to attend.
TAYLORS CELEBRATING
GRANDPARENTS
Taylors Elementary will
host Goodies for Grand-
parents on Wednesday,
Sept. 27, from 1:30-2:05
p.m.
Students are invited to
enjoy a special treat in the
cafeteria with their grand-
parents.
The event is free. Visi-
tors are asked to RSVP so
organizers can get an ac-
curate count for goodies.
DISTRICT FIVE | and bedding will be given
BYRNES ANNOUNCES
HOMECOMING WINNERS
The following students
received recognition
during the Byrnes High
homecoming football
game Friday night.
Mr. Gnimocemoh: Alex
Faulkner
Homecoming queen: Al-
bany Kelly
Float design: Seniors
Canned sculpture con-
test: AFJROTC instructors
and cadets
Canned food drive:
Leadership Byrnes
A total of 1,515 items
were collected for the
Middle Tyger Community
Center.
Faculty and staff came
out winners in the first
The Greer Citizen
THE GREER CITIZEN B9
State Treasurer launches
#FutureScholarHoller
For young tis. Whether they holler
for Clemson or Carolina, I
hope parents and kids will
head coach Dabo Swinney
A tour of the stadi-
um (approximately three
football get excited about college
and start planning now to
make a college education
hours before kickoff)
University of South Car-
olina:
fans less of a financial burden
in the future.
Four tickets
USC-Florida game on Sat-
to
urday, Nov. 11, at the Wil-
The Future Scholar 529 Whether they liams-Brice Stadium
College Savings plan is One item signed by
giving South Carolina holler for Clemson head coach Will Mus-
football fans something to champ
holler about. or Carolina, I hope Four pregame sideline
State Treasurer Curtis passes
Loftis has announced the parents and kids Entrants must be the
privately-funded Future parent or guardian of a
Scholar Holler Facebook will get excited current or potential Future
Sweepstakes, which will Scholar beneficiary, who
award lucky Clemson Uni- about college and must be a legal resident of
versity and University of South Carolina under the
South Carolina football start planning now age of 18 (infants to high
fans game tickets, mem- school seniors). There is a
orabilia signed by the to make a college limit of one entry per par-
coaches and $529 in Fu- ticipant, and participants
PHOTO | SUBMITTED ture Scholar college sav- education less of a must like the Office of
ings. South Carolina State Trea-
Through Oct. 20, par-
ents are invited to enter
financial burden in surers official Facebook
page to qualify.
the sweepstakes by post- the future. Winners will be an-
ing a public photo to their nounced on Facebook on
personal Facebook page Oct. 23. No state funds
of their child or fami- Curtis Loftis are used for this sweep-
student/faculty and staff
ly decked out in USC or
Clemson gear with the
State Treasurer stakes, in the marketing of
this sweepstakes or Future
homecoming basketball hashtag #FutureScholar- Scholar.
game, besting the stu- Holler. Winners will receive a For a complete list of
dents 44-39. One fan from each $529 Future Scholar con- sweepstakes rules and
school will be random- tribution presented by guidelines, visit: www.fu-
BEECH SPRINGS TO HOLD ly selected to win a prize Treasurer Loftis on-field turescholar.com/holler
OPEN HOUSE pack and a $529 Future before kickoff at the spec- Future Scholar is South
Beech Springs Interme- Scholar contribution. ified games. In addition, Carolinas 529 College
diate will hold an Open The Future Scholar winners will receive one of Savings Plan. It is admin-
House on Tuesday, Sept. Holler Sweepstakes cel- the following prize packs: istered through the State
26, from 5-7 p.m. ebrates our states fun Clemson University: Treasurers Office.
The event will begin football traditions while Four tickets to Clem- For more information,
with a brief meeting in highlighting the impor- son-Citadel game on Satur- visit FutureScholar.com or
the school cafeteria before tance of saving for college day, Nov. 18, at the Clem- follow @SCStateTreasurer
visitors are dismissed to with a Future Scholar 529 son Memorial Stadium on Facebook.
classrooms. plan, said Treasurer Lof- One item signed by
DISTRICT SETS IRMA
MAKE-UP DAY
Due to time missed
from school on Monday,
September 11, because of
Hurricane Irma, Spartan-
burg District Five Schools
will have a make-up day
on Monday, Feb. 19. Origi-
nally scheduled as a teach-
er workday, students will
now attend class on that
day.
As noted on the district
calendar, March 30 and
June 1 remain as potential
make-up days. Should the
district have additional
weather-related closures
this school year, students
could be required to at-
tend school on those days.
State law requires that
school districts utilize at
least three make-up days
(if needed), before any
additional days can be
forgiven by local school
boards.
BSIS TAKING ITEMS
FOR HURRICANE RELIEF
Berry Shoals Intermedi-
ate Beta Club is participat-
ing in a Hurricane Relief
Project through Septem-
ber.
Donations of new or gen-
tly used towels, clothing
to The Salvation Army to
support hurricane victims
of Harvey and Irma.
Monetary donations will
also be accepted for The
Red Cross.
BYRNES ALUMNI TO JOIN
REBEL REGIMENT
The Byrnes High Alumni
Band will join the current
Rebel Regiment during the
home game against Dor-
man on Friday, Oct. 27.
Two practices will be
held in the Byrnes band
room on Tuesday, Oct.
3, and Thursday, Oct. 26,
from 7-8 p.m.
For more information or
to participate, join the By-
rnes Alumni Band group
on facebook or email CT
Bradley at ctbrade@g.
clemson.edu.
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