Greer Citizen E-Edition 2.26.14

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Bentley to leave Byrnes for Auburn Cott

BY BILLY CANNADA SPORTS EDITOR Byrnes football coach Bobby Bentley, who has led the Rebels to four State Championships as a head coach and two as an assistant, has announced his resignation. He leaves to accept a new role as a quarterback coach for Auburn University. Auburn won the Southeastern Conference championship last season before falling in the national title game to Florida State. It will be an honor to work with the SEC champions and work alongside coach Gus Malzahn, Bentley said in a statement. Coach Malzahn is a Godly leader and the opportunity was too good to turn down. It is my hope that one young person will be motivated by this story
After 22 years of teaching and coaching

at Byrnes, I can truly say that I have been blessed beyond measure.
Byrnes head football coach
and realize you can achieve your goals with hard work, faith in God and believing in your dreams. Bentley, whose son, Jake, was slated to fill the vacant quarterback job for SEE BENTLEY | A6
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Bobby Bentley
Gregory reflects on longstanding history

BY AMANDA IRWIN STAFF WRITER Editors Note: This is part of a month-long series celebrating Black History Month and African Americans who have made an impact in the Greer and surrounding communities. Born and raised in Greer, J.W. Gregory was the second of seven children to parents who were among the first black building owners in downtown Greer. They owned sort of like a restaurant, and that kind of inspired me to want to do business because my mom worked, dad was in the Air Force, and they opened a restaurant, he said. I didnt work in it, but I went back and forth watching them work. Gregory said his parents instilled in him that he had to work, something he also instilled in his two children. His advice to others is to get an education because the more you know the further youll go, so its no wonder he initially became a teacher, and during his time as a teacher, desegregation was enacted. [Desegregation was] rough, he said. I was a reading specialistmy job was to motivate. Kids would come in, sit in the floor, we would set goals and talk about life itself, and in the process, I would motivate, he said.
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J.W. Gregory has a longstanding history in Greer. One of seven children, Gregorys parents taught him to work hard and focus on education.
Gregory said he wasnt sure what it was like in other schools, but at the once all-black school he taught at in Greenville County, the process of desegregation was not easy. When they transferred whites to the blacks school, it wasnt the best class of white. We had rough kids to start with and then they sent in rough kids, and the kids were having a time getting along and so forth. But, once they got to know us he said. Gregory eventually left teaching and opened a store, Gregorys Boutique, located at 114 W. Poinsett St. in Greer. I was teaching school and starving, so I had to do something, he said. Cultivated by 40 years of history, his store is donned with a wall of hats, several suits and shoes, as well as framed newspaper articles and photos of locals who have since passed. People in Greer have been very good to me the banks, the residents all have been very good, Gregory said. Ive not had any problem. I dont give them any problem. I was always respected and accepted and I think thats because of the way I carried myself, he said. When asked about Greers past, Gregory does not describe a race-torn SEE GREGORY | A6
The Cott company is planning an industrial expansion at its Greer location, according to Greer officials. The plan was presented for feedback at the Greer Planning Advisory Committee meeting last Thursday. The expansion will add 1,800 square feet of office space, 15 docks and 28 trailer parks. Weve been working with Cott Beverages over the past year on expanding a number of their facilities across the country, said Patrick Sauerland, with InSite Real Estate. With facilities in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Mexico, the Cott company is one of the largest producers of beverages. The company was established in the 1950s and manufacturers, distributes and packages a variety of beverages, including carbonated soft drinks, juices, teas, alcoholic drinks, energy drinks and flavored waters. Cott is located at 1990 Hood Road in Greer. A variance request for March 3, at 5:30 p.m. with the Board of Zoning Appeals is scheduled. Two parcels will be combined for the expansion requiring new property lines that will have to be presented to the Board of Zoning Appeals for recommendation. A traffic study and sidewalks will not be required for the subdivision of the property. The next regularly scheduled Planning Advisory Meeting will be held on March 20. abradford@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
Leukemia survivor helps promote awareness

BY KATIE JONES STAFF WRITER Sam Brown has turned something negative into something positive. Brown, a 14 year-old eighth grade student at Florence Chapel Middle School, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at 10 years old. Now in remission, hes sharing his survival story with others. He speaks at River Ridge Elementary and Berry Shoals Intermediate, which is where he attended. Its fun. It brings a lot
Its made me
want to become a pediatric oncologist so I can help kids like me when I grow up.
Sam Brown
Cancer survivor
of awareness about cancer research to a lot of the kids, because especially
in elementary school, they dont know anything about it, he said. It really helps to fundraise and bring money for donations. It affects everyone that has cancer and will help, eventually, find a cure and make treatments and life better for all cancer patients. Most students enjoy hearing him speak, probably because they get to get out of class, Brown joked. He usually speaks on behalf of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Pasta for Pennies. Brown SEE BROWN | A6
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Sam Brown, right, a 14 year-old eighth grade student at Florence Chapel Middle School, has been fighting a battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
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Chamber Oyster Roast is Friday

The 10th annual Cypress Internal Medicine Oyster Roast will be held on Friday (Feb. 28) from 6-9 p.m. at 3315 Brushy Creek Road in Greer. The Greer Chambers oyster roast will also feature a shrimp boil and a pig pickin. The cost is $35 for members and $40 for non-members. To purchase a ticket, visit greerchamber.com.
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COMMUNITY
Ministry receives $15,000 gift from CBL CPWs

To help fund operations
BY KATIE JONES STAFF WRITER Running Greer community Ministries is no cheap expense. The food costs more than $100,000 annually. The Meals on Wheels milk alone costs almost $2,000 each month. Another $80,000$100,000 in food donations comes from churches, individuals and the like. So, the $15,000 donation the ministry received from the Citizens Building and Loan Charitable Foundation will go a long way. When you start thinking about the cost of milk, the cost of trays, the cost of food and so my request to CB and L this time even though weve got some other requests out for capital projects for other grants for handicapped accessibility and that sort of thing, CB and L has been a partner with us through the thick and thin, said Cindy Simpler, Greer Community Ministries executive director. The operations aspect of nonprofits is not glamorous, Simpler said. Its not like saying, This restroom is courtesy of (Citizens Building and Loan), she said. Instead, what we can say is Two months worth of meals through our Meals on Wheels program are paid for. And thats huge. Without the donation, Greer Community Ministries would be begging. Its not something that I knew how to do before because my background is operations, Simpler said. But Im learning to humbly get on my knees and say, Please will you help us. The Greer community is huge. The ministry and the Citizens Building and Loan Charitable Foundation have been longtime partners. Everybody associated with CB and L has had significant role with the ministry. Its not been just showing up for an event, she said. Its the tough stuff. Like I said, operations is not glamorousWere just so thankful that we have a partner like this.
Tuttle named to PMPA

BY KATIE JONES STAFF WRITER
Citizens Building and Loans Jennifer Jones, left, presents GCM Executive Director Cindy Simpler with a donationof $15,000. Tommy Johnson, right, said this was the best way for the company to help citizens.
The foundation is one of about 20-25 businesses in the Greer area that is a long-term partner of Greer Community Ministries, Simpler said. And thats what we need, whether its from individuals or churches People who are in with us for the long haul, she said. The fact of the matter is the growing population is the elderly population. The Citizens Building and Loan Charitable Foundation also supports Greer Christian Learning Center, Greer Relief, Greer Soup Kitchen, Joshuas Way and Visions of Excellence, among others. The foundation was founded in 1999 to support local nonprofits and charities. To date, the organization has given $762,650. The communitys been good to us, said Tommy Johnson, Citizens Building and Loan president/CEO. And we want to be good to the community. This is the best way to help fragile citizens. Were proud to do it and happy to do it.
With a new Greer Commission of Public Works (CPW) general manager named, the commissioners have started getting him involved. On Monday, the commissioners unanimously named Jeff Tuttle to the Piedmont Municipal Power Association. Randy Olson has been serving has been serving as the CPWs representative. Chuck Reynolds, finance manager will continue to serve as an alternate. Tuttle begins his role as general manager March 3. Former general manager Nick Stegall retired in September 2013. The commission meets every fourth Monday. kjones@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
COMMUNITY COMMUNITY CALENDAR NEWS

TODAY, FEB. 26
THE AWANAS CLUB at El Bethel Baptist Church, 313 Jones Ave., Greer, from 6:30 - 8:15 p.m. Kids ages 3-12 are invited. Call 877-4021. The American Cancer Society needs volunteer drivers to transport patients to local treatment centers. Anyone interested in volunteering as a driver must have a good driving record, valid drivers license, automobile insurance and a vehicle in good working condition. The American Cancer Society provides free training for this program. For more information on becoming a Road to Recovery volunteer, contact the local office at 627-8289.
Cost is $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers. Register online at greatergreerchamber.com.
ROAD TO RECOVERY NEEDS DRIVERS
THURSDAY, FEB. 27
KIWANIS CLUB at 6:30 p.m. at Laurendas Family Restaurant. Call Charmaine Helfrich at 349-1707. THE SOAR BINGO CLUB from 10 a.m. - noon at Victor Gym. The cost is 50 cents per card.
The First Friday Luncheon presented by Greer Memorial Hospital will be held on March 7, 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. at Greer City Hall. Admission is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Visit greatergreerchamber.com for more information.
FIRST FRIDAY LUNCHEON WILL BE MARCH 7
The annual Rolling on the River fundraiser for Middle Tyger Community Center will be held on April 26 at 6:30 BMW Zentrum Center. The event is an evening of games, food, music and prizes and the proceeds benefit children and families served by the MTCC. Tickets are $50 per person, which includes dinner. Call Lisa Hall at 439-7760 for more information.
MTCC HOSTS ROLLING ON THE RIVER APRIL 26
Greer, on Thursdays from 10 a.m. noon, 2481 Racing Road, Greer, on Thursdays 1 4 p.m. or 700 E. Main St., Duncan, on Wednesdays 9 11 a.m. For questions or to volunteer call Wendy at 9634441.
day. Visit gcminc.org or call 879-2254 for more information.
FRIDAY, FEB. 28
GRACE PLACE in Greer will have its monthly dinner at 6:30 p.m. Grace Place is located at 407 Ridgewood Drive. I.D. required.
SATURDAY, MARCH 1
COMMUNITY FOOD BANK 10 -11:30 a.m. at Calvary Christian Fellowship, 2455 Locust Hill Road, Taylors. Limited supplies available on a first come, first serve basis.
MONDAY, MARCH 3
THE NEVER ALONE GROUP OF NARCOTICS ANONY MOUS at 7 p.m. at the Greer Recreational Center. GRACE PLACE in Greer will have its mini-mall open from 10 a.m. - noon. Grace Place is located at 407 Ridgewood Drive. I.D. required.
Always Best Care Senior Service and the Manning House of Greer are hosting Community Night on Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Manning House of Greer, 10 Companion Court. The guest speaker is Marilyn Smedberg-Gobbett of WomanHeart, the National Coalition of Women with Heart Disease. She will be speaking about the warning signs of heart disease and how to prevent it. Limited seating is available and registration is required. For more information call Manning House of Greer at 989-0707 or email eharrison@alcco.com.
HEART DISEASE EDUCATION COMMUNITY NIGHT FEB. 27
The third annual Saved by the Heart Soiree by The Heart Companion Animal Services will be held on Friday, March 7 from 7 11 p.m. Items will be auctioned off and food and beverages will be available along with live entertainment. All proceeds benefit special-needs and rescued animals. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit savedbytheheart.org.
SAVED BY THE HEART SOIREE SET FOR MARCH 7
Gods Pantry needs nonperishable food donations. Items can be dropped off at: 100 Enoree Road,
GODS PANTRY REQUESTS DONATIONS
Greer Community Ministries Fab Five donation of the week is spaghetti sauce. It is one of five items that go out in every food order. Front desk volunteers are needed for Monday, Tuesday and Friday afternoons. Donate at the ministry, 738 S. Line St. Ext., Greer, between 8 a.m. 4 p.m. Monday through Fri-
GCM NEEDS SERVERS, FOOD
GCMs Meals on Wheels program needs drivers for a number of routes, including weekly, monthly or as substitutes, and presently biweekly drivers are needed. A MOW driver must be a qualified driver with a valid drivers license and have a heart for serving others. MOW has 19 delivery routes in the greater Greer area. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday. For more information, contact at 879-2254 or 877-1937.
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Five local celebrities will participate in a dance competition for the local American Lung Association during the Upstate Dancing with the Stars Oxygen Ball on March 14, 7 11 p.m. at the Hilton in Greenville. Visit www.upstateoxygenball.com.
LUNG ASSOCIATION HOSTS ANNUAL OXYGEN BALL
TUESDAY, MARCH 4
THE LIONS CLUB at Lake View Steak House, Higway 14 at 5:30 p.m. THE NEVER ALONE GROUP OF NARCOTICS ANONY MOUS at 7 p.m. at the Greer Recreational Center. THE ROTARY CLUB of Greater Greer at 7:15 a.m. at Southern Thymes. Call 334-6177. BARBERSHOP HARMONY CHAPTER at 7 p.m. at Memorial United Methodist Church, 201 N. Main St., Greer. Call 877-1352. GRACE PLACE in Greer will have its clothing closet open from 6-8 p.m. Grace Place is located at 407 Ridgewood Drive. I.D. required. UPSTATE LEWY BODY and Related Dementia Support Group from 5-6 p.m. at The Haven in the Village at Chanticleer. Contact Gail Stokes at 350-7160 or gstokes@ seniorlivingnow.com.
On Feb. 28, the 10th annual Cypress Internal Medicine Oyster Roast will be held from 6 9 p.m. at 3315 Brushy Creek Road, Greer.
CYPRESS INTERNAL MEDICINE OYSTER ROAST
The gala will be held March 15 at the Cannon Centre, 204 Cannon St. General admission tickets are $50 and $65 after March 1. All proceeds benefit Greer Relief.
GREER RELIEF GALA WILL BE MARCH 15
Keeping It Simple Since 1907.

With security breaches and identity theft ever-present in this digital age, its good to know you can still choose a financial institution that practices personal banking, the old fashioned way. Face to face, neighbor to neighbor, handshake by handshake, Citizens Building & Loan has built relationships of trust with our customers and served as a source of financial strength in the Greater Greer community for over 100 years. Simple choices and satisfied customersthats how we operate at Citizens Building & Loan.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5
THE AWANAS CLUB at El Bethel Baptist Church, 313 Jones Ave., Greer, from 6:30 - 8:15 p.m. Kids ages 3-12 are invited. Call 877-4021. GRACE PLACE in Greer will have its mini-mall open from 10 a.m. - noon. Grace Place is located at 407 Ridgewood Drive. I.D. required.
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First of several zoning changes for Wellford

BY AMaNDa IRWiN STAFF WRITER In an effort to establish zoning that reflects the characteristics of the town and to establish consistency for future growth, Wellford Council passed the final reading for an amendment to the zoning ordinance for doublewide mobile homes and the wrecker services. Mayor Tommy Watson said the amendment allows for areas with mobile homes to be properly zoned, the establishment of additional areas zoned for mobile homes and adjustments to the wrecker service ordinance. The towns R-1 single-family zoning does not allow for doublewide mobile homes, but the now established R3A zoning does. At a public hearing held earlier this month, residents were advised that several rezonings can be expected, including the extension of the C-3 central business district and the rezoning of the U.S. 29 corridor from R-1 residential to C-1 commercial transitional, portions of Old Spartanburg Road area changed from unzoned to C-1 commercial and R-3 residential, and Blue Springs area, Jackson Mills
Area, Ridge Road Area and Meadowbrook subdivision rezoned from R-1 residential to R-3A residential. An executive session was held for contractual matters, but no action was taken on the matter. Prior to the executive session, the police department reported that 446 calls for services and 319 cases were handled last month. The next regularly scheduled Wellford Council meeting will be held on March 4 at 6 p.m. at Wellford City Hall, 127 Syphrit Road, Wellford. abradford@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
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Tarzan, played by Benjamin Augusta, center, introduces Jane, played by Emily Pate, to his surrogate mother, the ape Kala, played by Alexandra Eshenbaugh, in the Greer Childrens Theatres production.
GCTs Tarzan swings into Cannon Centre

BY CHiP CHaNNELL FOR THE GREER CITIZEN Greer Childrens Theatre held its opening night performance of the Disney musical, Tarzan Friday at the Cannon Centre in Greer, the first of several performances throughout the week. The musical, a popular production based on the Disney script, was performed before a sizable audience and included popular songs written by Phil Collins such as Youll be in my Heart, and Trashin the Camp, as well as the popular Strangers Like Me. The group included a cast made up of young children and teenagers, along with a few adult performers. Sandy Yaggie, a Mauldin resident, attended with her daughter, who had friends in the production, and said she thought the play was well done. It was more professional than I would have expected, she said While some present came to support local theater, many were friends and family of the cast and production team. Among them was Jayme Nelson, whose nephew was the drummer for the orchestra. Nelson said she thought the acting was good and was also impressed by the quality of the writing. The performance was the culmination of three months work for the theater group, and many in the cast were pleased with the fruits of their efforts. Benjamin Augusta, who played the leading role of Tarzan, said he felt the performance went very well, and praised the theater group as a whole, saying the group was very talented.
This is something
written for adults to do, and weve got kids doing it.
Luke Browder
Director
Emily Pate played Tarzans love interest, Jane. The performance was her twelfth production working with the Greer Childrens Theater. Pate, who is a senior at Byrnes High School, said she enjoyed working on the production because of its unique character and elements. The acting and music are much more in-yourface than anything else, she said. She said the unique development of the romance between Tarzan and Jane was a major element of the script she liked, contrasting Janes lack of romantic expectation with that of other Disney productions. Alexandra Eshenbaugh, who played the part of Kala, the adoptive mother of Tarzan, praised the work of the orchestra, saying she thought they did very well. Eshenbaugh, an experienced theater performer, said her role was unique because it involved dancing, something she said put her to the test. Weve come a long way, she said. The performers had to overcome many obstacles along the way in preparation for the show. The recent winter storm that pushed through the area caused several rehearsals to be cancelled, but hard work and dedication
paid off, Director Luke Browder said. I thought opening night went fantastic, he said. Browder noted the distinct challenge in using a script written for adult performance for a childrens theater production. This is something written for adults to do, and weve got kids doing it, Browder said. Theyre very much risk-takers. Browder praised the work of Augusta and Pate, saying their depiction of the dynamic between Tarzan and Jane was spoton. Its a great story put on by a very talented group of people, he said.
he South Carolina House of Representatives returned from its scheduled furlough (and winter storm) this week to a massive influx of great economic news. The House Ways and Means Committee spent the week involved in the state budget. Working in sub-committees, looking at revenue numbers and debating the budget in full committee. Due to this committee work and other House committee meetings, we did not spend a lot of time on the floor. The House budget will be debated on the House Floor the week of March 10. This past Tuesday, we were greeted with the announcement of a $1 Billion investment and 500 jobs created by Toray Industries outside of Spartanburg. Toray produces high-quality carbon fiber materials for the aeronautics and energy industries. The company said it liked our proximity to emerging markets in Latin America. Local officials told the media this week that they
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hope Torays impact will be similar to BMWs initial announcement in the Upstate -- $420 million and 1,000 jobs. BMWs footprint in our state has expanded radically since then, with more than 4,000 people working at the plant in Greer. One official expected Toray to under-promise and overdeliver. I think we all share that sentiment. Toray is simply the latest in a long line of major manufacturing announcements that validate our efforts to create a strong business climate in our state. We must compete not only with Georgia and North Carolina, but Torays announcement shows that we are competing for jobs against sites all across the world. The economic news announced during last weeks winter storm was
also significant. The International Trade Administration announced that South Carolina merchandise exports increased four percent in 2013 to a record of $26.1 billion in goods sold to 202 countries. We helped the United States reach an alltime high for exports of our goods and services. Some interesting notes, our exports were up 116 percent to Turkey, up 66 percent to the Dominican Republic, up 53 percent to Chile, and up 50 percent to China. Our biggest export categories were transportation equipment, machinery, chemicals, plastics and paper. The exports report came immediately after the announcement that we had a record year in new investment by companies locating or expanding in our state. In 2013, we recruited $5.4 billion in capital investment. That translates directly into jobs, higher salaries, and economic growth for our state. It is an honor to serve you and your family.
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The difficult life of a light sleeper
o...did you feel the Edgefield, earthquake last week? Paul didnt. And the subsequent aftershocks? Paul didnt. And the huge thunderstorms that just rolled through? You guessed it. Im not really surprised because in 1994, at around 4 a.m., and precisely 10 seconds after my cat had stuck her paw in my slack jawed, snoring mouth (something she had never done prior or since), I first noticed the leaves on the plant by my bed begin to tremble, followed by the feeling of our house being dropped a foot, and then the most violent shaking I have ever felt, as we experienced the 7.1 (which means it was 30 times stronger than Edgefield) Northridge earthquake. Youve heard the obligatory, It sounded just like a freight train! description regarding tornados? Well, your Aunty Pam is here to tell you that a freight train is a mere anemic rumble compared to the roar of the earth bellowing all around you. And Paul was sleeping through it.
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Smacking his lips while his body was being lurched from side to side like a scene from The Exorcist. Wake up! I cried, shaking him as hard as I could, but being drowned out by the quakes roar, Paul, Paul, wake UP! I heard the crash of our television, in the living room, being tossed on its face from the entertainment center. I saw the plantation shutters on our bedroom windows repeatedly slamming back and forth. I heard all the kitchen and bathroom cabinets fly open and contents crashing against the wall. Had we any breakable stemware, that would have been in splintered ruins as well. And Paul was still sleeping. Eerie, blue explosions flashed through the Los Angeles sky - transformers blow-
ing, right and left. A million car alarms were shrieking. The house was shaking so violently that it wasnt possible to get off the bed and the stucco walls, before my eyes, began to undulate. Our neighbors chimney crashed to the ground. I screamed as loud as I could into Pauls ear and, frankly, I dont have a very high pitched voice, so it probably sounded like James Earl Jones gargling. But finally, finally, Paul woke, yelling, What? What? before realizing he had just been roused from a gorgeous slumber to the instant realization that he was on the verge of being killed. I want to know what its like to be able to sleep that deeply. It must be heaven. Paradise. Bliss. Even as a kid, I could never get to sleep after being sent to bed by 8 p.m. In college, before I dropped out, I would fall asleep over my desk in my early class. I think the only time in my life Ive ever slept well was in the 20 plus years I toured as a stand up comic. When you have to be at work, very fresh and on your game, at 9 p.m., and the adrenalin keeps you up until about 3 a.m. (as well as the after hours open
bar), one could sleep soundly until about the crack of noon. But Paul has slept like a 14 year old Labrador since Ive known him. And even more irritatingly, hes that deeply asleep the second his head hits the pillow. He can snore, as well, and is so dead to the world that, once, out of frustrated fatigue, I swung a pillow, full force, at his head, and there was no reaction whatsoever. Except another perfectly timed snore. I guess one of us has to be a light sleeper...one of us has to be able to spring to action at the sound of a strange car coming down our drive, or a kicking horse in its stall at night, or Rosie whining at the foot of the bed at 4 a.m. because she has to be let out. But one of these days, it is my grim determination to experience what that sort of depth of sleep feels like and when I set my mind to something, it generally happens. And, as it will be an open casket funeral, you might just get to watch me, too.
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Dancing to God
Read 2 Samuel 6:12-22
CURIOUSLY AMANDA
AMANDA IRWIN Staff reporter
avid said, I will celebrate before the Lord. I will become even more undignified than this, and I will be humiliated in my own eyes. -2 Samuel 6:21-22 (NIV) While my family leaved overseas, we attended an international church. We were all committed followers of Christ but came from different countries and church backgrounds. One
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I saw dancing as
undignified and inappropriate for a worship service.
womans way of expressing her love for Christ was an example of our different approaches to worship. During the music, she went to the back of the congregation; and with tambourine in hand, she started to dance while the rest of us sang I was bothered the first time I saw her do this. I wondered what she was doing and felt uncomfortable because dancing was not part of my idea of worship. My initial thoughts about her dancing were similar to Michals response when she saw David dancing before God. I saw dancing as undignified and inappropriate for a worship service. Michal told David her feelings. After reading Davids response, I realized that the dancing woman expressed hr devotion to God by giving herself and her gifts to God without reservation. She didnt care what people thought; she worshipped God with all her mind, power, and soul. I want to do the same. Prayer: Dear God, help us make pleasing you the focus of our worship. Amen.
Regulations aim to knock junk food out of schools

As announced by Michelle Obama this week, new federal regulations could soon be installed, preventing companies from displaying certain advertisements for junk food in our schools. Gone will be the days of the ever-present Coca-Cola logo on the sides of vending machines. Gone will be the familiar Lays logo on many high school scoreboards. These regulations, if approved, would prevent high calorie products from advertising in some of the places were most used to seeing them. Companies would still be allowed to advertise low-calorie or healthy products to students. Well be eliminating advertisements for unhealthy food and beverages in our schools. Because I think we can all agree that our classrooms should be healthy places where our kids are not bombarded with ads for junk food, the First Lady recently announced. This is just another installment of the First Ladys war on unhealthy eating. She has made headlines before, scratching old school lunch menus in favor of new, healthier choices. The federal government has also been confronting the restaurant industry, requiring businesses to display calorie counts on menus. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg was the topic of hot debate when he began an initiative to restrict the amount of soda a person can buy in a single transaction. You hear more and more examples of this kind of thing each day, and at some point, it has to become a little insulting. Either the federal government wants to be in our lives so much that they will go to such lengths to tell us how we can live, or they simply think were stupid. Both options are cause for worry. Most of us grew up in high schools that had several soda machines scattered throughout the hallways. We saw the potato chip label while glancing at the score during a football game or we heard a glaring advertisement for pizza over the loudspeaker. Its kind of hard to believe someone could
EDITORIAL
Living healthy is a you problem.

The obstacle we face in 2014 is that our society is constantly looking for someone to blame.
think all of these ads have a serious impact on the person which they are targeting. If anything, the advertising companies are flooding the market, making it nearly impossible for the consumer to digest an ad for a single company. The truth is, advertising doesnt have much to do with our unhealthy eating habits nor does the calorie count being absent from a menu or larger cups being available for soda slurping. Living healthy is a you problem. The obstacle we face in 2014 is that our society is constantly looking for someone to blame. If we have blood pressure problems, high cholesterol, diabetes or other health issues, it cant simply be our fault. It has to be a more devious cause. It has to be the fault of big business. It has to be the fault of too much freedom. It cant just be a you problem. The simple fact of the matter is that you cannot legislate good health. Theres no law the government could enforce that would keep someone from doing what he or she ultimately wants to do. Thats what is so great about America. We do have those freedoms. We are free to make our own choices good or bad. Sure, its nice to cut back on the calories. Its even nice to brainstorm ways to find healthier choices for our kids. But, banning things because you think the public isnt smart enough to decide for themselves is a ridiculous concept. Instead of listening to the federal government judge what we should and should not be eating, why not just install some good guidelines for our own families and trust our kids to make the right decisions?
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ast weekend I attended a three-band show at HubBub in Spartanburg, and though I walked in without expectations, I walked out thoroughly rejuvenated. Fayssoux McLean, The Bent Strings and The Caroline Hi-Fives all local bands performed, and though Id never heard any of them before, Im happy I had the chance. When music flows into my soul, the weariness of the day is washed away. With each chord progression, my mind is put at ease as the lyrics enter my ears and clear out the repetitive, conventional thoughts that stalk my daily life, and as a result, I have the utmost appreciation for music and its majestic healing capabilities. This is only a portion of the reason why Alice Herz-Sommer fascinated me. Sommer, who recently passed away, was the oldest known Holocaust survivor, but she was much more than that. Sommer was sent to the Terezin concentration camp a propaganda camp where arts were performed where she performed more than 100 piano concerts. I felt that [music] is the only thing which helps me to have hope this sort of religion. Music is God. In difficult times you feel it, especially when you are suffering, she said in a short documentary about her life. Whats most amazing, though, is Sommers consistent optimism inspired by her passion for music. I knew that even in this very difficult situation there are beautiful momentseven the bad is beautiful I would say, even the bad is beautiful. It has to be, she said. Her pure optimism, despite all she experienced, is inspirational, and Im certain the world will not be as bright without her and others like her. According to a study conducted by the University of Missouri, when listening to music, areas of the brain receive a rush of dopamine, and even merely remembering a song can cause this reaction as well. While science has its way of justifying musics effect on the brain, I think its impact is far more substantial on the soul than any science experiment can quantify and for this and individuals like Sommner, I am humbled and endlessly thankful.
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BY KATIE JONES STAFF WRITER When Jen Hunt was looking for work, she was shocked to find the exact job she had in Los Angeles here in Greer. So she applied through Craigslist then she tracked down the stores email addresses and sent her resume and got in touch through Facebook. Now, as the Gatherings on Main store manager and events coordinator, Hunt does a little of everything in the store: marketing, volunteering with Relay for Life and Brides Against Breast Cancer, designing and working with customers. Hunt said she doesnt know of another store like Gatherings on Main in Greer, which has antiques, vintage and upcycled items, as well as a caf. It was kind of like a dream come true, she said. I was really surprised that a place like this is in Greer. I would think maybe Greenville. Its pretty forward-thinking. Hunt has previously worked in interior design in Charlotte and interior and set design in Los Angeles. She became friends with actress Tori Spelling and the two worked together for InvenTORi. She wanted to open a store and I never had any retail, but I was like OK,
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I was really
surprised that a place like this is in Greer. I would think maybe Greenville. Its pretty forwardthinking.
Manager, Gatherings on Main
lets do this, Hunt said. I ended up doing the buying and renting a store. It was kind of weird because they had the reality show following her around. She moved back to Greer to take care of her mother, who died in June from lung cancer. I moved back in 2012 and took care of her for a year straight and then she passed away, Hunt said. I didnt know what I wanted to get back into. Then I saw an ad for this place. I was trying to do interior design, but I just dont like the nine to five, sitting at a desk. I saw this place and its exactly like InvenTORi, except it has a caf. Hunts husband is a chef at Tupleo Honey in downtown Greenville and she has always been a foodie. Shes worked in
Check cashing for the unbanked

Q: I know you hate payday loan companies. Do you feel the same way about check-cashing companies? DR: Check-cashing companies are not a good deal, but theyre nowhere near as bad as payday lenders. All check-cashing businesses do is charge a fee to cash a check. Honestly, its kind of silly to me that places like this can make money when all you have to do is walk into a bank and open an account. But theres a percentage of our population that people in financial circles call unbanked. This means they avoid banks for whatever reason, but in the process they leave themselves susceptible to bad deals like this. So I dont feel the same way about check-cashing companies as I do about payday lenders. Its still not a financially smart move to pay a storefront operation a fee just to cash a check, but these businesses arent nearly as abusive as payday lenders.
Jen Hunt
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Jen Hunt is settling into her new gig as manager at Gatherings on Main after having previously worked with Tori Spelling in California.
restaurants as well. Six months after her mothers death, Hunt felt ready to return to work. I had taken care of my mom for a year and that was definitely a labor of love. Taking care of someone with stage IV cancer thats no joke. I was so unprepared. When she passed away, I was just devastated. I literally sat around for six months. I couldnt do anything, she said. Right when I started feeling likeGod and the universe and everything was like Youre healed, I found this. It felt destinyish. The Gatherings on Main caf has soups, salads and sandwiches, lighter fare, as well as desserts and pastries. In addition to the store and caf, Gatherings on Main is available for events like bridal showers and tea
parties. When the weather improves, she hopes to incorporate outdoor dining. Eventually, Hunt would like to host workshops and classes. It has so much potential, she said. Gatherings on Main, at 504 and 506 N. Main St., is open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The caf is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. TuesdaySaturday.
Letting kids make money mistakes

Q: My 6-year old son has saved up $400. He said he wants to buy a motorcycle with it someday, but he recently changed his mind and wants to buy a computer tablet. Is it OK for him to change his mind like this, and how should I handle things? DR: Im not really concerned whether its a motorcycle or a tablet, especially if hes saved his own money. I think the big thing were looking for in all this is a teachable moment. Certainly regret is a concern, especially with a kid so young. But the reality is that neither the decision nor the possible regret afterward will ruin his life. If you talk to him and try to advise him beforehand, and he gets upset later because he feels like he made the wrong choice, it gives you the opportunity to step in and gently say, Im sorry you think you made a bad choice, but thats why I wanted you to really think about it first. You had a chance to listen to moms wisdom and didnt. Im sorry you feel sad now, but I want you to remember it and learn something from this bad decision. Its a process of controlled pain and natural consequences. Allowing kids the emotional dignity of making some decisions for themselves is vitally important. You just have to make sure this liberty is supervised and comes with parental warnings and protections. Just because they saved the money doesnt mean they can do whatever they want. It still has to be used in a way that you, as a parent, are comfortable with and deem appropriate. There will be some natural tension in the process, but its a great way to teach kids about money, maturity and life.
Taylors woman wins $1 million lottery prize

The IHOP on Wade Hampton Blvd. is slated to open after delays in construction.
Ticket sold at Lil Cricket

A Taylors woman has claimed a $1 million Powerball prize won in last Wednesday nights drawing. The winning ticket was bought at the Lil Cricket on Wade Hampton Boulevard and the luck winner said it was her husbands idea to buy the ticket for a chance at the advertised $425 million jackpot. I didnt really want to buy one, but I handed him a $1 and he told me he needed $2 to get the ticket, she said. South Carolina lottery officials did not identify the couple. According to the South Carolina Education Lotterys website, the woman did not find out until the next day, when her husband called to tell her someone from the area had won $1 million. I thought it wont be us, she said. She retrieved the ticket from her cars cup holder, the corner wet from an iced tea she had sitting on it. She drove to a retailer for a print out of the winning numbers (1, 17, 35, 49, and 54 powerball: 34) to be sure the first five numbers matched, and they did.
IHOP plans to open mid-March

BY AMANDA IRWIN STAFF WRITER Despite delays, the IHOP (International House of Pancakes) in Greer is aiming to begin feeding the local public in mid-March, according to Brian Horne, IHOP vice president of marketing. The weathers just been so crazy lately. Construction is just taking a little longer than wed hope and thats been across all the IHOPs weve been constructing lately unfortunately, Horne said. IHOP restaurants typically serve breakfast, lunch and dinner 24-hours a day, seven days a week at what Horne describes as a family-dining destination for all ages. A grand opening will be held and a free breakfast giveaway will probably be offered, said Horne. For more than 50 years, millions of people have made breakfast and dining memories at IHOP, so our mission is to make every breakfast experience one to remember, and thats kind of everything that we do, Horne said. Since first opened in 1954, of all the items served at IHOP over the past 54 years, 70 percent of the meals served are breakfast. The restaurant does offer a full lunch, dinner, kids and senior menus as well. We actually were looking for a location that we felt we could serve the community very well that had a good opportunity for us to go into, and looking around Greer was one of the perfect opportunities where we felt there wasnt one really close by, Horne said. So we felt this was a great opportunity to locate in Greer and were very excited about Greer and were very excited about coming to the community.
My husband was on the phone screaming at me to sign the ticket, she said. She said her husband hasnt been able to eat or sleep since it happened. She has one regret, according to officials. I wish Id given him another $1, she said. Had she spent the ex-
tra $1 for PowerPlay, the $1 million prize would be twice that. Were happy, said the husband. We won $1 million. Lil Cricket 3882 received a commission of $10,000 for selling the claimed ticket.
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Oveida D. Barnett
Oveida Louise Darnell Barnett, 73, of 6 Tumbleweed Terrace, died Feb. 23, 2014 at the McCall Hospice House of Greenville. A native of Governors Island, N.Y., daughter of the late William Benton and Willie Mae Loveless Darnell, she was a graduate of Blue Ridge High School and attended North Greenville College. She was a retired employee of Fluor-Daniel and a member of Fairview Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband of 57 years, Buddy Norvell Barnett of the home; daughter, Pamela Barnett Williams (Tommy) of Greer; two sons, Benton Darnell Barnett of Lyman and Paul Norvell Barnett of Greer; a sister, Shirley McCurry (Bill) of Lynn, N.C.; and two grandchildren, John and Julia Williams. She was also predeceased by a sister, Mary Lou Stillwell. Graveside services were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by Dr. Tom Burns at Mountain View Cemetery in Greer. Visitation was held 12:15 p.m. Tuesday at The Wood Mortuary. The family is at the home. Memorials may be made to Susan G. Komen Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, Texas 75265-0309. A special thanks to caretakers Ken and Tina McCormick. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com. children of Maries heart. Marie served as a volunteer organizer and cook at the Greer Soup kitchen, where her legendary cooking skills helped feed the homeless and hungry. Marie always planted a huge garden so that she could share the produce with everyone she knew. Marie was a loyal member of the Rowdy Retirees, a group of retired teachers who meet monthly to exult in their freedom from lunch duty and other odious teaching chores, to share news of former students and colleagues, and to celebrate birthdays. Often, Marie was the creator of delicious cakes baked for the birthday celebrants. Marie was the life of our gatherings, sharing memories and stories that sent us into paroxysms of laughter. Our lunches will never be the same now. Along with all who knew and loved her, we never dreamed that such a vibrant, young-hearted supporter could leave us so soon. Marie is survived by one sister, Susan H. Cox of Taylors; special nephew and nieces, Dante Cox, Hope Marie Cox an Jahanna Cox all of Taylors; an aunt and uncle, Lena H. and Homer Farr, Jr., and family of Greenville and nephews and niece, James Cox and family, Joseph Cox and family all of Greenville and Jennifer Jones and family of Spartanburg. Visitation will be held 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Wood Mortuary. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Wood Mortuary conducted by Dr. Eddie Leopard and Mr. Willie Rowe, Jr. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park. The families will be at their respective homes. Memorials may be made to the Greer Soup Kitchen, P.O. Box 2344, Greer, S.C. 29652 or Fairview Baptist Church, 1300 Locust Hill Road, Greer, S.C. 29651. Marie was a kind person who went out of her way to help others, standing up for the oppressed and afflicted and against stupidity and injustice with the fierceness of a mama grizzly bear. We grieve your passing, Marie, but rejoice that your suffering is ended and trust that our wise, good God orders our days, determining when our end should come. We loved you so much. Go with God and rest in peace until we meet again. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com.
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E. Richard Taylor, Jr.
Earle Richard Taylor, Jr., age 83, died on Feb. 19, 2014. Born on Dec. 29, 1930, he was a native and life-long resident of Greer and the son of the late Earle Richard Taylor and Thelma Barbare Taylor. He received a B.S. in Horticulture in 1953 from Clemson College and served in the Sixth Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1956, where he achieved the rank of First Lieutenant. He joined his familys business, Taylors Orchards, in 1956, where he grew and packed peaches, raised beef cattle, grew apples and other crops, and developed real estate until his retirement. He served on the Agricultural Commission of South Carolina from 1977 to 1982, on the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Peach Council for many years, as President of the Greenville County Farm Bureau, as President of the Greenville County IPTAY Club from 1969 to 1970, and as an IPTAY Representative for many decades. He was a member of the Greer Lions Club for 56 years and received recognition for his service to the Lions Club by being made a Melvin Jones Fellow in 2003. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Karolyn Kendrick Taylor; his son and daughter-in-law, Earle Richard Taylor, III and Christine Gaffney Taylor of Atlanta, Georgia; his son Charles Kendrick (Ken) Taylor of Greer; and three grandchildren: Earle Richard Taylor, IV, Mary Gaffney Taylor, and Luke Kendrick Taylor. The family will receive friends at the home. Funeral services were held at First Presbyterian Church, 100 School St., Greer, on Feb. 22, 2014 at 11 a.m. Burial followed in Wood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 100 School St., Greer, S.C. 29651 or Greer Community Ministries, P.O. 1373, Greer, S.C. 29652.
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After a return to cold winter weather this week we will see milder weather heading into our weekend. Highs for the remainder of the week will stay in the low to middle 50s with mostly sunny skies. By this weekend we will see temperatures climb to the upper 50s and middle 60s. Partly sunny skies are expected to bring a chance for isolated showers on Saturday. Temperatures are expected to return to above normal as we head into the weekend (our average high this time of year is 59). Temperatures for the start of next week will stay near normal with highs in the low 60s and overnight lows in the 40s. Have a great weekend!
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Marie Hughes
Marie Hughes was lifted from this life on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. Born on June 2, 1916 in Greenville, S.C. to the late Ansel and Lois Johnson Hughes. If you are one of the fortunate middle school students who had Miss Hughes as your teacher, then you know how awesome she was. Her students could tell that she loved them and had a passion for sharing the wonders of science with them. Chances are, she was your all-time favorite teacher. Fellow teachers adored Marie, too. Her humor, helpful attitude, and professionalism were a standard admired by her students and colleagues alike. After retiring from teaching, she chose to pour her time, energy, and finances into helping people. She was a rock of comfort to her beloved sister, Susan and Susans children, Hannah, Dante, and Hope, who were also the
BROWN: Getting back to a normal life

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GREGORY: Still a need for more jobs

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community, but rather a constantly growing one. Now Greers big and I think that we had the right kind of leaders and it really boomed, but the best is yet to be seen, he said. Gregorys concerns for the future change arent race-related either. I think that theres a need for more jobs, I think that theres a need for a better education system,
Now Greers big and I think that we had

the right kind of leaders and it really boomed, but the best is yet to be seen.
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more community involvement, he said. Martin Luther King Jr. and President Barack Obama are two prominent black figures Gregory said he holds in high regard. To me, it means that I can work because of Martin Luther King. So we work. We dont take that day off, he said.
BENTLEY: Reflecting on life in Duncan

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Byrnes in the fall, was not available for further comment. This is a huge loss for District Five, but were extremely happy for Coach Bentley, said District Five Superintendent Dr. Scott Turner. He has served this district for many years as a quality coach, an excellent role model, and a champion for kids. Hes involved in every aspect of their lives: not just on the playing field, but in the classroom, in church, and in the community. Well miss him greatly. Last week the Rebels football program was labeled the sixth best dynasty in America by Rivals. As a fourth grader in Mrs. Linda Cornes class at Duncan Elementary School, I dreamed that I was going to be the football coach at
Byrnes High School, Bentleys statement continued. After 22 years of teaching and coaching at Byrnes, I can truly say that I have been blessed beyond measure. Growing up wanting to be a Rebel and helping build a program that is known nationally was a dream. Bentley said Byrnes has seen tremendous success through the years. As a 25 year old head coach in 1995, to say we
struggled would be an understatement, the statement read. In 1995 we scored nine touchdowns in a season. We passed for nine touchdowns in one game this year. We have come a long way because of people believing and following a dream. We started the youth program with one sport and 120 players. Now we have 11 sports in D5 SAC and over 1000 athletes.
has also helped organize a blood drive for The Blood Connection. It makes them enjoy and want to bring in money instead of feeling like theyre being forced to fundraise, he said. I think it brings a good attitude about it. Brown tells others about all that can happen with a cancer diagnosis and how dangerous it can be. People really need to work to raise money for it and things like that so we can some day find a cure, or at least better medicine, so we can have better success rates instead of as many people dying or amputated or things like that because of cancer, he said. He had his last chemotherapy treatment in October and is enjoying getting back to normal. Brown works part-time at Zaxbys, going to school and playing in the band. Now I feel really good, he said. The family tried to live as normally as possible while Brown was sick and going through treatment, said his mom Ashland Brown. We always had a very positive outlook, she said. We felt like it was best to be as normal as possible and keep him on schedule with his brother. I think he had a big advantage having a twin brother because they share friends. Having two other children Jake, Browns twin, and Jill, 10 helped with normalcy, his mother said. Jake Brown has also spoken about his brothers illness. Brown eventually wants to be a pediatric oncologist to help kids like him. Its made me more mature, more knowledge-
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Sam Brown said he wants to become a pediatric oncologist and help others in their battle with cancer.
able about medicine, he said. Its made me want to become a pediatric oncologist so I can help kids like me when I grow up. I think that was a pretty big change in my life. Tammy White, Florence Chapel Middle principal, said Brown is an outstanding student. Hes just an awesome young man. Were so proud of him, White said. Sams a great student. Right now hes taking honors class. Hes taking two high school credit classes this year. He is an outstanding student. He gets along with everyone teachers and students. Last year, he was on the grand level of Duke TIP (Talent Identification Program). For seventh graders that means they scored in the 90th percentile and above on the SAT thats normally taken by students at the high school level. This year, hes a junior scholar, she said. Hes pretty awesome.
Brown has never sought special attention or privileges, although we try to take care of him, the principal said. One of the things that he really wanted to do and Ive tried to honor it. Its been hard He just wanted be a middleschooler, she said. It helps others to hear his story, White said. I think it helps us all really grow in our compassion for what others may be going through, she said. Its a reality check. Even an as adult, White said she wouldnt have handled it as well as Brown. I feel like I, myself, as an adult, I dont know if I would have handled it as well, to be honest with you. I actually nominated him last year for (Rep.) Trey Gowdys I Am An Achiever program and he did receive (it). Its just so outstanding what he does, White said. kjones@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
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Event will be May 9
The Dick Brooks Honda Meals on Wheels Invitational golf tournament has opened registration for the May 9 event at Greer Country Club. The 17th annual tournament benefits Greer Community Ministries. Golfers and sponsors PHOTO | SUBMITTED should register online at DickBrooksHondaMOWgolf.com. There is a limit of 48 teams of four and the deadline to sign up is March 31. Each golfer will receive a gift bag, grilled lunch and snacks. Cost is $160 per individual and $640 per team. Teams will be split into morning and afternoon sessions with a shotgun start. Winning teams will receive cash prizes. Competitions this year
include Closest to the Pin, Hole in One, Closest to the Line and a putting contest. There are many levels of sponsorship support available: partner, $5,000; platinum, $2,500; gold $1,500; contest sponsor, $500 and hole sponsors, $125. For more information contact Hannah Rainwater, GCM events coordinator, 877-1937 or hrainwater@ gcminc.org.
Springwell Church in Greer is on a mission in February to collect food for Greer Relief. Donations will be received through Feb. 28.
Springwell Church feeds the hungry

BY KATIE CRUICE SMITH FOR THE GREER CITIZEN November and December seem to be the typical months when churches, schools and other organizations promote food drives to help the hungry. After all, Thanksgiving and Christmas are two of the biggest meal-related holidays. But as January rolls around, many local food pantries begin to experience a shortage of food. Hungry folks still show up for food, but donations are sparse.
CHURCH NEWS
The TLC Circle of the United Methodist Women, an organization of Disciples United Methodist Church (DUMC), located in Greenville, will host the Claflin University Concert Choir from 2-6 p.m. March 2 at the church, 185 Riley Smith Road. The choirs powerful young voices will give attendees a journey through various genres of music steeped in African American history. All proceeds and donations for the event will benefit the Claflin Scholarship Fund. It is free to attend. For more information, please visit the DUMC website at mydisciples.org.
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or youth) and Co-Ed Older Adults (married or single over 35). Groups will meet in the Family Life Center. Doughnuts and coffee will be available beginning at 9:15 a.m. and the class begins at 9:45 a.m. There will be a large group time and the last part of the class will consist of small group discussion times. Class will be lead by Pastor Rick.
611 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer, from 10-11:30 a.m. in the lower level of the strip mall across the street from Kia Dealership. For more Information, call 325-2714.
Fairview Baptist Church, 1300 Locust Hill Road, Greer, will host GriefShare, a support group led by Carol Allen, on the second Sunday of each month from 4:45 - 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Carol Allen at 2926008.
GRIEFSHARE OFFERED AT FAIRVIEW BAPTIST
Signups are now underway for Growth Goups at Riverside Baptist Church, 1249 South Suber Road. These small groups study the Bible together and challenge each other to grow in their walk with Christ. If you are already in a Growth Group, there is no need to sign up.
GROWTH GROUP MEETS AT RIVERSIDE BAPTIST
We want to fill the

pantries during their leaner times.
Brandon Higginbotham
Creative Arts Pastor
The Bread of Life Food Pantry at Ebenezer Welcome Baptist Church, 4005 Highway 414, Landrum, is open on Thursdays from 2-4 p.m. The pantry is open to families in need of assistance. Photo ID is required. For more information, call 895-1461.
OFFERING FREE FOOD EBENEZER WELCOME
Redeemer Lutheran Church, 300 ONeal Road, Greer, conducts Sunday School at 9 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10 a.m. each Sunday. Redeemers pastor is Scottie Burkhalter. For more information, call 877-5876.
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Riverside Baptist Church will be taking a team to Ohio for the Judgement House Mission Trip, slated for March 22-26. The Cost of the trip is $225 per person (double occupancy). All trip fees will be due by March 16. For more information, contact the church, located at 1249 South Suber Road, at 879-4400.
JUDGEMENT HOUSE TRIP AT RIVERSIDE BAPTIST
To help meet the need during the down times, Springwell Church has decided to collect food during the entire month of February to help stock the shelves at Greer Relief. We plan to do this twice a year during a non-typical month, said Rev. Brandon Higginbotham, creative arts pastor for the church. We want to fill the pantries during their leaner times. The idea first took shape when Springwell member, Karen Burks, felt called to feed the hungry. She approached the pastoral staff, who were already looking for a way to minister to the community, and the food drive began to take shape.
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Creative arts pastor Brandon Higginbotham said the church hopes to supply food during less busy seasons.
At this point, we are just accepting non-perishable items, said Higginbotham. Were a Greer church and we wanted to help Greer Relief. To encourage the church family to donate items, the pastoral staff set up a grocery shelving display in the lobby, where they could leave their items and see how their donations were helping to meet the needs of the community. But the shelves were quickly filled, and the donations started to pile up around the display. The church has already donated 1660 food items to Greer Relief this week. The church hopes to do the drive again in late summer or early fall another time when the food pantries are in need of donations. Donations will be received at Springwell Church through Feb. 28. Springwell is located at 4369 Wade Hampton Blvd. in Taylors.
Pelham Road Baptist Church, 1108 Pelham Road, Greer, hosts a Singles Bible Study each Sunday from 6-8:30 p.m.
SINGLES BIBLE STUDY PELHAM ROAD BAPTIST
New Beginnings Outreach Ministry will host a bible study entitled TNT Tuesday every other Tuesday (beginning Dec. 3) at 105 Marshland Lane, Greer. New Beginnings Outreach meets on Sundays at
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2388 Brown Wood Rd., Greer 879-4475
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1005 Highway 357, Greer 877-0758
6645 Mountain View Rd., Taylors 895-7003
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2 Groveland Rd., Taylors 879-2904
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100 School St., Greer 877-3612 1105 Old Spartanburg Rd., Greer 877-3267
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821 Abner Creek Rd., Greer 879-3190
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108 Bright Rd., Greer 593-2643 1100 Camp Creek Rd., Taylors
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900 Gap Creek Rd., Greer 329-7491
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109 Elmer St., Greer 877-6216
3500 N. Highway 14, Greer 895-1510
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Welcome Home Baptist Church
1779 Pleasant Hill Rd., Greer 901-7674
Anglican Church of St. George the Martyr

427 Batesville Rd., Simpsonville 281-0015 Highway 101 North, Greer
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125 Broadus St., Greer 877-8523
642 S. Suber Rd., Greer 848-3500
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901 River Rd., Greer 879-4225
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2103 Old Spartanburg Rd., Greer 322-6847
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1017 Mauldin Rd., Greenville 283-0639
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139 Abner Creek Rd., Greer 801-0528
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105 E. Arlington Ave., Greer 879-2066
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174 Ebenezer Road, Greer 987-9644
1310 Old Spartanburg Rd., Greer 244-3162
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561 Gilliam Rd., Greer 879-7080
572 Mt. Lebanon Church Rd., Greer 895-2334
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888 Ansel School Rd., Greer 877-5417 3420 N. Highway 101, Greer 895-0930
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201 N. Main St., Greer 877-0956 4276 Highway 414, Landrum 292-0142
Upstate Friends Meeting (Quaker)

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2720 S. Old Highway 14, Greer 879-4032 310 Victor Avenue Ext., Greer 848-0449 201 Jordan Rd., Lyman 879-2646
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6525 Mountain View Rd., Taylors 895-8532
Victorian Hills Community Church Vine Worship Center

4373 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors 244-8175
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1002 S. Buncombe Rd., Greer 877-6436
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911 St. Mark Rd., Taylors 848-7141
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has been charged with: DUI, driving under suspension (second), open container in vehicle and possession of drug paraphernalia. He also has a warrant pending for possession of ecstasy (pending analysis). According to incident reports, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and its driver (Yancey) within Greer city limits due to faulty equipment. Yancey told the officer he didnt have his drivers license with him. The officer detected a strong odor of alcohol coming from Yanceys person and noticed his speech to be slurred. Yancey was asked to step out of the vehicle and a series of field sobriety tests were performed on him, which he failed. He was placed under arrest, and a search of his vehicle was conducted which yielded a flask of whiskey, a digital scale, small empty Ziploc bags, a short straw and a small pill with a mushroom imprinted on it believed to be ecstasy. Yancey was transported to the Greer City jail. Christopher Ryan Asbell, 22, of 800 S. Main St. 9D, Greer, has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and carrying a concealed weapon (other than a pistol). According to incident reports, an officer was on routine patrol in Greer City limits when he observed a vehicle parked in the dark at the Family Dollar parking lot. As the officer was approaching, he observed the driver (Asbell) moving around frantically inside the vehicle. When the officer asked Asbell why he was sitting in the parking lot in the dark, Asbell told the officer he was searching for his phone charger. The officer observed
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Moore man killed in Pelham Road shooting

The Greenville County Sheriffs Office is investigating an early Saturday morning shooting on Pelham Road that left a Moore man (Rodney J. Nesbitt) dead on his 29th birthday and a woman seriously injured. According to a statement released by The Greenville Sheriffs Office, a 911 call came in at 3:38 a.m. Saturday morning regarding a disturbance with possible shots fired at 4100 Pelham Road. When deputies responded to the scene, all parties involved had already left the scene. However, deputies received information about a possible suspects vehicle and located the vehicle in the roadway in front of 3645 Pelham Road. Upon approaching the vehicle, deputies learned two of the vehicles occupants had been shot in the head, one of which (Nesbitt), was pronounced dead on the scene. The female victim was transported to a local hospital. Nesbitt was a U.S. Army veteran who had served in Iraq. The Greenville County Sheriffs Office closed a portion of Pelham Road until 9 a.m. Saturday morning to investigate the incident. Investigators are still searching for the shooter(s) and ask anyone with information on this roadway altercation/shooting to call Crime Stoppers at 23CRIME.
Asbells eyes to be glassy and bloodshot. Asbell gave the officer permission to search his vehicle and the search yielded a knife containing a seven inch blade hidden under Asbells jacket. A search of Asbells person yielded two spoons, two needles, a glass pipe and a small bag containing trace amounts of a white powder. He was arrested and transported to the Greer City Jail.
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Rodney J. Nesbitt was killed in a shooting on his 29th birthday, according to police. He was a US Army veteran who had served in Iraq.
Kenneth Campbell
According to incident reports, an officer responded to an address on South Main Street in reference to a complaint of an assault that happened on Kelly Avenue. Upon arrival, the officer met with two female victims. One of the victims stated Dyches grabbed her by the arm and used force to push her to the ground after the two of them got into a verbal altercation. The second victim stated Dyches threatened to beat her up before shoving her to the ground and pouring a drink all over her. Dyches was later arrested and booked at the Greer City Jail.
69 YEAR OLD MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER
A 69-year-old Greenville man is behind bars after police say he shot a female victim to death in his home on Old Easley Bridge Road. Kenneth T. Campbell, 69, of 2504 Old Easley Bridge Road, Greenville, has been charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. According to a statement from the Greenville County Sheriffs Office, police received a 911 call shortly after 5 a.m. Friday morning regarding a gunshot victim at the above address. Upon arrival, deputies located Campbell as he was exiting the residence and detained him before proceeding into his residence, where they located a deceased female victim with at least one gunshot wound. Campbell was transported to the Greenville County Detention Center where he was later charged. If convicted, Campbell could face life in prison. (Note: All information contained in the following blotter was taken directly from the official incident reports filed by the Greer Police Department or The Spartanburg County Sheriffs Office or The Greenville County Sheriffs Office. All suspects are to be considered innocent until proven guilty in the court of law.) Jane Marie Tyk, 66, of 439 S. Buncombe Road, Greer, has been charged with driving under the influence and hit and run on a highway fixture. According to incident reports, an officer was dispatched to an area due to a report of an intoxicated driver. Dispatch advised that the vehicle left the roadway on Brushy Creek and struck a sign in front of Century Park. The officer initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle on Lake Avenue. Upon approaching the vehicles driver (Tyk), the officer noticed she was very disoriented and unable to complete her sentences. The officer asked Tyk to step out of the vehicle numerous times so he could perform a series of field sobriety tests. She, however, refused to do so and was then arrested and transported to the Greer City jail, where she refused a breathalyzer. Lennell Dyches, 18, of 105 Kelly Ave., Greer, has been charged with two counts of assault and battery (third).
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Cody Anthony Kovach, 20, of 3 Derry Lane, Greer, has been charged with possession of beer by a minor, possession of drug paraphernalia and being drunk in public. He also had warrants pending for possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute and possession of drugs. According to incident reports, an officer was on routine patrol within Greer city limits when he observed a silver vehicle roll through a stop sign. When the officer initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle, its driver exited the vehicle and walked to the back of the vehicle before being ordered by the officer to get back in the vehicle. When the officer approached the vehicle, he noticed both the driver and passenger (Kovach) to be acting very nervously. Officers asked both the driver and Kovach to step out of the vehicle, when it became obvious the two were attempting to hide something. Officers observed a scale and rolling papers in the passenger side dashboard of the vehicle. Kovach admitted to the officers there were drugs in the vehicle. A search of the vehicle yielded three white pills, marijuana packaged for distribution, a marijuana grinder, two green glass pipes, an unopened bottle containing an alcoholic beverage and a cash drawer containing a large sum of money. Kovach confessed to the officers he sold marijuana. He was transported to the Greer City Jail. The driver of the vehicle was charged with rolling through a stop sign. Jami Regina Lakeman, 29, of 1605 Victor Hill Road, Duncan, has been charged with failure to
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comply. Gary Robert Adams, 29, of 115 Keith Ave., Greer, has been charged with possession of meth, possession of marijuana (second), improper tag, driving under suspension and possession of drug paraphernalia. According to incident reports, an officer was on routine patrol within Greer City limits when he observed a vehicle being driven without the use of headlights. Just when the officer turned around to initiate a traffic stop on the vehicle, the vehicle pulled into the Kwick store parking lot. The driver of the vehicle (Adams) entered the store and stayed inside for a lengthy amount of time. Eventually, the officer made contact with Adams and the passenger (Lakeman). Adams was unable to produce his drivers license and the officer learned his license was suspended and Lakeman had an active failure to comply warrant. She was immediately placed under arrest. Adams refused to give the officer permission to search the vehicle, so the officer called for a K9 unit from the Duncan Police Department. The dog gave a positive alert that drugs were in the vehicle. A search of the vehicle yielded a bag of marijuana, four needles (one of which contained clear liquid meth), a spoon and several baggies containing meth residue. It was also discovered that the tag on the vehicle belonged to anther car. Adams stated the drugs and paraphernalia belonged to him. He was arrested and transported to the Greer City jail.
who had been ordered to the ground, yielded two spoons and a needle. Two small bags of heroin that Beal admitted were his were found on the ground behind the vehicle. One of the male subjects that had run into the house was cleared from investigative detention and allowed to leave the scene. The other subject (Groover) was found hiding in the residence. It was confirmed by the homeowner Groover owned the spare bedroom in the residence. Inside this room, police found five needles, a scale, a spoon, dozens of small clear bags and two bags of methamphetamine. All three subjects were arrested and transported to the Greer City jail. Zachary Christiopher Yancey, 21, of 94 Old Boswell Road, Travelers Rest,
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Shanna F. Gates, 38, of 109 Frontage Road, Spartanburg, has been charged with failure to acquire a vehicle license, driving under suspension (second), possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to comply warrant and failure to appear warrant. According to incident reports, an officer was on routine patrol when he observed a silver Honda displaying an expired dealer issued license plate. The officer initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and its driver, Gates. Gates told the officer she did not have a license tag. The officer then learned she had two active warrants with Greer Police. Gates was placed under arrest and provided the officer with consent to search the vehicle, which yielded a glass pipe. She was transported to the Greer City Jail.
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BILLY CANNADA
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Eastside wins state title
BY BILLY CANNADA SPORTS EDITOR Last week was a lot like dj vu for the Eastside wrestling team. The Eagles captured their second consecutive state championship with
Carolina victory
A lot of people have

played a part in this. Thats what I cherish the most, the relationships Ive built with everyone involved.
Eastside wrestling coach
Jack Kosmicki Socastee. Walker is wrestling for his fourth individual state title this week.
lot of time and effort into this program and what it has accomplished, Eastside coach Jack Kosmicki said. A lot of people have played a part in this. Thats what I cherish the most, the relationships Ive built with everyone involved. Eastside fell behind quickly in the championship dual. Mike Fernandez lost a decision to Socastees Joseph Smolenski and Eastsides Jesus Esparza was pinned by Kyle Burton, securing a nine-point deficit for the Eagles. The defending champions would respond, however, winning the next seven matches, which would
Eastsides Clay Walker powered his team to another state championship last Wednesday during a 47-21 win over
a 47-21 win over Socastee. The win marks another milestone for a program that has become a dynasty. Winning a region championship every year (since the late 1990s) and winning 10 championships over that time period, a lot of people have put in a
be enough to seal the win. Taylor Chemell (170 weight class), Cole Anderson (138), Clay Walker (132), David Walker (126), Fred McCurry (113) and Zane Mitchell (106) each won by pin for Eastside. Its special, Kosmicki said. You could say its special because of all the
success weve had, but more importantly to me its special because of all the people that have been involved with this success since Ive been here since 95. Kosmicki said the team had plenty of distraction to throw them off in route SEE WRESTLING | B4
Tigers Peheny signs with Presbyterian

BY BILLY CANNADA SPORTS EDITOR Kyle Peheny has only been playing varsity football for two years, but NCAA Division I coaches have taken notice. The senior defensive back, who had 41 tackles and 7 interceptions for the Blue Ridge football team this season, signed a letter of intent to play his college ball at Presbyterian College last week. This is a great example for our other athletes to model after, Tiger coach Shane Clark said. He did have a huge learning curve to get through in a short amount of time. Peheny said the decision was a tough one. It really came down to two colleges, Newberry and Presbyterian, Peheny said. What decided it for me wasnt necessarily the football aspect, it was the college itself. The college has a great reputation and youre guaranteed success going to that school. Its a family atmosphere and were going to build a great program. Its going to be really exciting. Peheny hopes he can go in and have an impact
The college has a

great reputation and youre guaranteed success going to that school. Its a family atmosphere and were going to build a great program.
Kyle Peheny
with his new team immediately. They just recently moved to NCAA Division I football and theyre just getting over the hump, Peheny said. Everybody there is ready to succeed and already to make a name for a small Division I school. Im excited to be apart of that. Clark said the speedy defender has plenty of potential. Hes very fast, Peheny said. They may end up SEE PEHENY | B4
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Byrnes is moving on in the playoffs after upsetting top-seeded South Pointe last week. The Rebels faced Hillcrest on Tuesday.
Rebels defeat South Pointe, Spring Valley

Survive and advance
BY BILLY CANNADA SPORTS EDITOR The Rebels are still alive. With two postseason wins under its belt, the Byrnes boys basketball team advanced past South Pointe and Spring Valley last week, meeting Hillcrest in the quarterfinals of the Class AAAA playoffs on Tuesday. Results of that game were not available at press time, but Byrnes coach Layne Fowler said his team has shown plenty of heart in the playoffs. The kids are really buying into what were doing and theyre buying into each other. Theyre just trusting and competition, Fowler said. Earlier in the year we were kind of streaky. We would only play a quarter or two, or sometimes we would play three quarters. Theyve really put it together. The Rebels began their playoff run with a 71-62 win over top-seeded South Pointe. They just played so together, Fowler said. They had some preparation going into the South Pointe game and we clicked on all cylinders. You could just see it in their eyes. They believed it when they got there. I think the region prepared them for those kind of games. Byrnes led by eight at the half and maintained that lead throughout the second half to secure the win. Syverio Jones led the team with 18 points on the night, while Bouvier Howard and Jaylan Foster added 14 points and 13 points respectively. The Rebels were not done, pulling out a 63-54 win over Spring Valley on Saturday. South Pointe was 95 miles and Spring Valley was way out there so it was a little bit of a slow start, Fowler said. They werent satisfied with just one win. They really rallied around each other. Jones again led the team with 25 points, sparking several key runs to seal the win. Fowler said region play has prepared his team to face some of the states more difficult opponents. Our region play really prepares you for playoff basketball, Fowler said. South Pointe was as athletic a team as Ive seen in my years in our state. Theyre just so athletic, but weve got some good players too. They didnt let it intimidate them. Theres just so many good players and good teams that, on any given night, can beat you, he said. Byrnes faced Hillcrest yesterday (Feb. 25). Theyve got some really good, solid pieces, Fowler said. Theyre fast and athletic and theyve been tough all year for teams. They can shoot the three and theyve got guys that can finish in the post. Youre going to have to have a collective effort defensively to have a chance. billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
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Blue Ridges Kyle Peheny, third from left, signed his letter of intent to play football for Presbyterian last week.
ts a feeling Ill never get tired of. That North Carolina just beat Duke feeling. That same emotion has been felt more than 130 times before from generations of Carolina fans. Last Thursday night, however, marked a special one in the Dean E. Smith Center. Its no secret that my Tar Heels have seen some struggles this season. Sure, North Carolina defeated teams like Louisville, Michigan State and Kentucky early on, but the team also dropped games to the likes of Belmont and the University of Alabama at Birmingham before starting 1-4 in conference play. And trust me, Carolina fans have heard about it all season. I was watching Clemson play Wake Forest with a couple of friends back in January, and it didnt take long for the Tar Heels sloppy play to be the topic of conversation/ridicule. Since then, UNC has been on a hot streak. North Carolina had won its previous eight games leading into the rivalry matchup with Dukewhich put the sports world on hold last Thursday night. You could feel the anticipation, too. Even in my Taylors, S.C. living room, there was a sense that the roof was about to come off the Dean Dome in Chapel Hill. North Carolina didnt play great either. Duke built a solid lead and maintained it throughout most of the game. The Devils tortured UNC on the backboards early in the second half, securing second chance points and stretching their lead to 11 at one point. I dont know if any of you have ever experienced such a rivalry, but being down 11 to your nemesis feels like you might as well forfeit and go home. Thats not what happened. The Tar Heels responded by hitting shots and cleverly switching defenses at key moments, coming from behind to steal its ninth win in a row. But, this victory was much sweeter. Players said they could feel the floor shaking with a few seconds remaining on the game clock. Everyone knew what was coming. At a university where it has become commonplace among traditionalists to say we dont storm the court unless we win a national championship, students flooded onto the floor, quickly removing any trace of the hardwood. All that was left was a sea of blue. It was special to watch. My wife and I celebrated with a hug, while my dad sat on the couch (a place he refused to leave because he said it was helping Carolina come back to win) grumbling about the kids rushing the floor. No, he exclaimed. Dont storm the court. We dont do that. Act like youve been there before, he added. These kids had just witnessed their team beat Duke in one of the loudest basketball games Ive heard in a while. Let them have fun. As one person on twitter put it: students who saw their team lose a home game to Belmont earlier in the season are allowed to rush the floor when they beat Duke. As I tried (and failed) to go to bed, I could only think one thing Why cant the season just end tonight?
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Eastside comes up short against Dreher

BILLY CANNADA SPORTs EDITOR Eastsides hopes of reaching another state title game were cut short last week, as the Eagles fell on the road in a heartbreaker to Dreher 55-53. The Eagles knocked off Wren in the first round by a score of 46-44. In the playoffs, youve got to be good, but youve also got to be a little bit lucky, Eastside coach Tom Chamness said. The ball just bounced their way at the right time. Thats just what happens. Chamness team, which is no stranger to close games, got all it could handle from Wren in the opening round. Wren played really hard. They shot the ball extremely well, Chamness said. When we scouted them on tape, we knew they didnt shoot well from the perimeter, but they did that night. They played extremely well and it was a dog fight right down to the end. Eastside then had to go on the road to face Dreher. Going to Dreher, we had done our homework, Chamness said. We knew it was going to be a tough place to play and a tough environment. It was a little bit out of our routine, but ultimately we missed some shots where we had some open looks. That hurt us down the stretch. Eastside was down six at halftime at Dreher, but took a nine-point lead late in the game to put the home team on the ropes. We werent trying to run the clock, but we were trying to be picky about we played in that environment, Chamness said. It really could have gone either way. I felt like we were in a position to win, but we missed a couple of free throws in the last little bit that would have helped us. Eastside finishes with a 20-7 record. They were upset and I told them I wouldnt expect anything less. Youre upset because you care, he said. You care about yourself, you care about your teammates, you care about the program and youre winners. Chamness said he was proud of his teams effort all season. I just couldnt have been any more proud of what they accomplished this year, Chamness said. Its tough when youve only got two guys that have really every played varsity minutes. To win 20 games is impressive. Thats our third consecutive year of 20-win seasons. Eastside seniors that began varsity competition as sophomores wrap up their careers with a 70-13 overall record. Thats something to celebrate and be proud of, Chamness said. They have to stick their head up because they played their hearts out. Thats all you can ask. billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
I just couldnt have

been any more proud of what they accomplished this year...To win 20 games is impressive. Thats our third consecutive year of 20-win seasons.
Eastside boys basketball coach
the shot we were going to take, Chamness said. We were still running our offense, but they ended up kind of chipping away at our lead. They pressed us and that gave us a little bit of trouble. A late go-ahead shot sealed the win for Dreher. At the end of the day it was a hard-fought game and I was proud of the way
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Eastsides Wesley Johnson slams one home during the Eagles two-point win over Wren last week.
Eagles fall to Daniel

BY BILLY CANNADA SPORTs EDITOR The Lady Eagles came up short against Daniel last week, falling in the first round of the Class AAA playoffs 60-49. Eastside finishes with a 16-8 overall record on the season. We got down early, Eagle coach Cindy DeHart said. At the beginning, we were really feeling their full court pressure and we once we got down, we played the rest of the time as hard and as smart as we have played. We just couldnt quite get ourselves out of the hole, she said. Eastside outscored Daniel in the fourth quarter, but the damage was already done, and the Eagles were sent packing. Daniel was 21-32 from the free throw line, while Eastside was only 17-28. I was very proud of the girls, DeHart said. They did not quit and they fought until the very end. We went in there with a positive attitude and we knew we could compete even though they were a very good basketball team. Were young, but they
They realized that,

as important as basketball is, its a game that teaches you how to deal with life.
Eastside girls basketball ooach
went in with that attitude and played until the horn went off. DeHart said her team has nothing to be ashamed of this season. We had a great year, DeHart said. We lost three games that were within eight points. That would have given us first place. We know we competed well, we know weve improved and we know weve got a bright future. Eastside saw several of its young players step up this season, including Taylor Thompson, Allie Miros, Grace Jordan, Megan Jones and Danae Ferguson. Weve got youth and we gave some of those youth experience, DeHart said.
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The Lady Tigers came up short on the road against Lower Richland last week, ending the season with a 20-5 record.
Defending champs knock out Lady Tigers

Lower Richland wins 74-39
BY BILLY CANNADA SPORTs EDITOR The Blue Ridge girls basketball team ran into more than it could handle in the second round of the Class AAA state playoffs last week, falling to Lower Richland 74-39 after earning a 57-51 win over Palmetto in round one. Head coach Byron Hardy said his team has nothing to regret. The girls played with tremendous effort, Hardy said. They battled, banged and did everything they could possibly do, but theres a reason (Lower Richland is) 23-1. Hardy was pleased with the Tigers performance against Palmetto. Palmetto is an extremely well-coached team, Hardy said. Theyre strong and theyre very good at what they do. We were down by three points going into the third quarter and we had to come back to win that game. It was just a good overall team performance, he said. Blue Ridges playoff run was cut short, however. (Junior) Courtney Robinson was about 75 or 80 percent after spraining her ankle (against Palmetto), Hardy said. Thats hard when you have to play the best team in the state on Saturday. Had Courtney been healthier, things may have changed a little bit, he said. I dont know if the final outcome would have been different, but usually when she would have gone in for a layup, she was having to pull up for jump shots. It was really kind of a rough game. Blue Ridge started out steady against Lower Richland. We were only down by about seven in the first quarter, but they ran a press the entire time and when you have about 20 different girls that youre subbing in and out, I dont have that kind of fire power on my bench, Hardy said. Lower Richland has three or four girls at every position that can come in and they dont lose any ground. Its hard to battle against something like that. The Lady Tigers will lose key seniors Ross Mathis and Eden Holombo, who each recorded more than 1,000 points for Blue Ridge during their careers. When you lose two 1,000 point scorers, theres going to be a little bit of a drop off, Hardy said. I still think there are some things to build on. Hardy said his team never gave up. We were very proud of their effort, Hardy said. They didnt give up or back down. 20-5 on the season is a great record no matter who you are. We knew we were going in for a battle and the girls performed as best they could. The head coach knows he will have to make some adjustments in the offseason. Our style of play will be different next year because I wont have the outside shooting Ive had in the past, but it should be a good tea, Hardy said. Will we finish at the top of the region, I dont know, but I think we can battle and get to the playoffs again. Well have a year to reload, He said. Well just have to get after it and see how it goes. billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
Theyre going to have to step in and play. Their play this season will serve as a steppingstone for the future. We have a good number of youth coming back, DeHart said. Hopefully well continue to build and be better next year than we were this year. DeHart said this team was a fun one to coach. They were probably the most pleasurable group to work with, DeHart said. They were always happy and they were always ready to work. They liked each other and they had a great sense of humor. They realized that, as important as basketball is, its a game that teaches you how to deal with life. Although the season may be over, the Lady Eagles plan to get a lot accomplished in the offseason. We take off a couple of months and come back during the offseason, DeHart said. Quite a few of our girls run track so theyre occupied. Around June or so, well get back in the gym and go to camp. I like to give my kids some time to be kids, but around September well start go-
Greenwood ousts Byrnes

BY BILLY CANNADA SPORTs EDITOR Despite making the playoffs for the first time in five years, the Byrnes girls basketball team was dealt a tough 70-40 first round loss against top-seeded Greenwood. Rebel coach Stacey Parris said she was proud of her team. We were just really excited about making the playoffs, Parris said. It was a really good goal for our program to meet. It was important for our older kids to get to the playoffs and get that experience. Nobody really had that experience. It was nice to see where we are, how we measure up and what we need to work on, she said. The Lady Rebels fell behind early in round one and were never able to rebound on the road. Parris said the loss will give some of her younger players something to think about in the offseason. Its exciting for the girls that are coming back because were only graduating two, Parris said. I think theyre really hungry and theyre really excited about going forward. All year round weve done training and were just really proud of the girls for the time theyve put in. The playoffs was their reward for all theyve done and now that theyve experienced it, theyre even more hungry. The playoff experience is going to be valuable going forward. We want to keep building, and this was that first step, Parris said. This will give us the confidence we need. Parris said she will remember this team for its ability to battle in tough spots. We finished the season with eight players and they worked really hard, Parris said. We have a really strong nucleus of young players coming back. Now, we have numbers, which
is a good thing. Were excited about the numbers we have going into next season. It changes how we can play. Byrnes will take some time off to regroup, but will be back to work soon. Well take about two weeks off and after the state championship well start right back, Parris said. Well do some weights and conditioning. Were pushing the girls to do travel teams so it will definitely be a big summer. Well have about five or six seniors next season so we want to spend a lot of time with them over the summer. Senior leadership is going to be key for the Lady Rebels heading into next season. It will be a veteran group, Parris said. Well have a lot of depth, a lot of speed and a lot of height. Theres going to be some potential in next years team. billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
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Area teams set sights on future

BY BILLY CANNADA SPORTs EDITOR Five area basketball teams were left on the outside looking in as postseason play cranked up last week. Those teams, however, are already shifting their focus towards next season. The Yellow Jackets were in unfamiliar territory during postseason play this year. Jeff Neelys team narrowly missed the playoffs after falling short in key games against several teams this season. The head coach said Greer could have played with anybody. We saw that we were a good enough team to play with everybody we played with, Neely said. Thats also a negative because we lost some games we shouldve won. I just felt like we couldve competed with anybody, and now that Ive seen some of the other teams in the state, were as good as anybody Ive seen. Not having a chance to compete for a state championship did not sit well with Neely. We didnt fulfill our goal, but weve got a lot of good kids returning and weve got an opportunity to be very good next year, he said. The way the season ended was especially tough for the seniors. All the seniors played a key role this year, Neely said. Matthew Moore, Dre Terry, Connor Hash and Anthony Parks all played and started most of the time. Well definitely miss them. They were good players and that always makes it a little harder. With a long offseason ahead, Neely said his returning guys are going to do a lot to prepare for a 2015 run. Things have changed a lot with the high school league, Neely said. You can do more than you used to during the offseason, but summer is where we can get most of our work in. Part of that preparation will include playing as many basketball games as possible. We want to get in the gym and play a lot, Neely said. Most of our kids are involved in AAU during the offseason, so theyll be involved in that during the spring and into July. They will play all the time. Neely said the Yellow Jackets will have some potential next year. I think they can do whatever they want to do, Neely said. I just felt like we never gelled this year. If we can do a better job of that, these guys that are coming back are going to
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Coming off a year in which it struggled, Riverside will be looking to rebuild next season.
have a chance to be really good. For Greer, its about learning from mistakes that have been made. We felt like we should have been in the playoffs, Neely said. We felt like we were one of the best teams. We have to do some things to make sure that the same things that kept us out of the playoffs this year dont happen next year.
The Greer girls basketball team did not see the finish it hoped for this season, but coach Carlton Greene said the Lady Yellow Jackets youth provide a bright future for the program. Greer finished with a 1311 overall record on the season, and Greene said he saw improvement. We improved a good bit from last year, Greene said. I think our players have grown and matured and really were just a few minutes away in each game from having a highly successful season. Interest in the program continues to grow. We have about 25-27 girls in our program, Greene said. Were looking at the possibility of having 35 girls in our program, and players will be competing for playing time. Its a nice problem to have if youre a coach. Adding young players to a roster with experience could make the Yellow Jackets dangerous next season. With only one senior, were looking forward to
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great things next year, Greene said. Well have about five or six seniors next year and our other girls will be a little bit older and more wise in the game of basketball. Greene said he saw shades of his teams potential this year. In certain games, there were quarters where we could see the level of play they were capable of, Greene said. Our challenge as coaches is to get them to play at that level every single night. Sometimes we were able to do that and sometimes we werent able to do that. One of the things thats really exciting about next year is that, during several of the games theyve
The Greer girls basketball team wrapped up the season with a 13-11 record, but it was not enough to get the Lady Yellow Jackets into the playoffs.
Greene said. Well pick up in June with workouts and things like that. Greer will have a new tool to help its players during the summer. With the help of some fundraising, we were able to purchase a Shoot-A-Way machine, Greene said. That will give us more individual and team opportunities. Well be able to see how our players are developing. The new technology will be a valuable asset for coaches. In practice you can say, that person looks like theyre shooing pretty well, but you dont have any hard and fast data, Greene said. The machine weve got gives us that hard data. We can look at the numbers that the machine records and we can do a lot of things that help us figure out how best to utilize that player offensively. thing falls in line and everyone shows up to work, I think we have unlimited potential. For Riverside, the offseason will be about promoting leadership. I want to try to create leaders, Miller said. I want to teach them not to just show up and play. Theres a purpose behind everything you do and hopefully that will drive them to continue to want to work hard. Miller said he has begun to settle into his new gig and believes he is surrounded by people who want the best for the program. This is a great place, Miller said. The parents, players and administrators are very supportive. We just really feel a lot of support in trying to build and grow the program into what we all want it to be. The Warriors will get some much-needed time off, but will get back to workouts in a couple of weeks. Were definitely going to hit the weight room as soon as possible, Miller said. We want to get bigger, faster and stronger. The new rules allow us to start practicing the day after the state championship game. Were not going to jump in there full speed, but were going to utilize that time to do some skill work, get a lot of shots up and keep the family together.
We have to do some
things to make sure that the same things that kept us out of the playoffs this year dont happen next year.
Greer boys coach
played, theyve shown theyre ready to turn that corner and be consistent, he said. The offseason will consist of workouts and getting more game experience. Theyll do some travel ball and AAU stuff,
Jeff Neely
Greers Matthew Moore led his team to a blowout win over Blue Ridge, but the Yellow Jackets were left on the outside of the postseason looking in.
Despite struggling in the second half of the season, the Riverside boys basketball team has the makings of a good team. Thats what first year coach Greg Miller believes, and his team hopes to prove it on the court next season. This team had good comradery. It was like a family-type atmosphere, Miller said. It was just a tight-knit group and it really showed how they stuck together through all the down slopes of the second half of the season. Miller said he continued to see a fighting attitude from his group. They always came back ready to practice and wanting to work, Miller said. Most importantly, they came back and enjoyed each others company. The day we came back from all those snow days, it was neat to see how all the kids missed being in the gym and missed being around one another. That bond we were able to help create with them will hopefully last a long time. With several players returning, Miller said the potential will be there. Their potential is unlimited, Miller said. It all comes down to the offseason. The old adage of players are made in the offseason, teams are made in season I think is 100 percent true. These kids are talking, theyre ready to come back and get to work. They want to be the best basketball players they can be, so if every-
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(to get them that experience). Taylor saw her team start to gain some traction in the final two games of the season. I thought we played the last two games really well, Taylor said. We were right there in the ball game and I think that shows the improvement we made throughout the year. Riversides offseason is going to focus on players getting faster, stronger and more consistent. Weve got to get stronger and weve got to get quicker, Taylor said. Were going to work on those things. Were going to play a lot and practice during the summer and just continue to get better. Weve got to really work on our quickness and just individual things. Theyve got to work on ball handling and finding their shot. We have to change the way we shoot. We have to be more consistent. Our percentage this year wasnt what it needs to be.
For a team that is used to winning a lot more than just a handful of games, this season was a tough one for the Lady Warriors. The Riverside girls basketball team is relying on a young core, however, to ignite success next season. This was an important year for a lot of folks, Riverside coach Jenny Taylor said. We only lose two seniors. Weve got four starters coming back. I think this is just a year we needed to iron things out. It was a totally different group that we had out there this year. We had some things we had to work through. Despite the ups and downs, Taylor said her team had great leadership throughout. I felt like we had great leadership from our kids, Taylor said. They worked hard. They never quit. I think this was a learning year for a lot of our kids. We had some very young, inexperienced players, so it was a good thing for us
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The Tigers slow start to the season hurt them down the stretch, keeping them from any hopes of a playoff run in 2014. Blue Ridge went on a losing streak throughout the first half of the season, going 1-9 before finally picking up a win over Greer after the Christmas holiday. That win sparked a couple more for Blue Ridge, which took down Pickens, Eastside and Berea in the weeks that followed. The Tigers wrapped up the season with a 72-56 loss to Greer. This season marked the return of head coach Ray Riley, who has plenty of history in this region, having coached Blue Ridge in several previous seasons. Were going to lose four big seniors and they will be hard to replace, Riley said. Weve got to bring up our JV guys and, beginning the second week of March, well start lifting and running. In the offseason, the process for Blue Ridge will consist of filling holes where need be and getting stronger. Going into the summer, well get our alumni in here and start playing some pick up games, Riley said. We know what weve got to do now. Weve got to find a post player and a back up point guard. It will be a process, but I think our guys will work hard.
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Jones comes up big in Byrnes playoff wins

BY BILLY CANNADA SPORTS EDITOR The Byrnes boys basketball team is moving on in the playoffs, and senior guard Syverio Jones has been providing the spark. Jones scored a combined 43 points in games against South Pointe and Spring Valley, advancing his team to the third round of the Class AAAA state playoffs and earning The Greer Citizens and Clock Restaurant/Clock Express Player of the Week honors. Jones said the two wins meant a lot to his team. It means a lot, Jones said. Coach just told us to believe in ourselves, stay positive and just to work hard. Weve been working hard in practice and weve been trying to start off every game with a lot of energy. If we play together as a team, well go far. Weve been getting better and better as the season goes along, he said. In his final year with the team, Jones has seen his role take on more responsibility. I think my role is to keep the team together and keep their head on straight, Jones said. I just want to help keep everybody focused and keep our energy level up. Jones said he has been trying to become more of a leader. I just have a leadership mentality, Jones said. I love all my teammates and I dont want to let them down. Every move I make and every decision I have to make, I have to be smart. After somewhat of a slow start to the season, the Rebels have been on a tear. Jones attributes the success to hard work. We practice a lot and we run a lot of drills so when the game starts well be ready for anything, he said. His team upset a No. 1 seed in the first round, and Jones said his team loves having the pressure on them. It wasnt a surprise,
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Byrnes Syverio Jones provided a lift for his team during wins over South Pointe and Spring Valley.
Jones said. Coach just told us to go out there and play good basketball and once we all played good basketball, we ended up coming up with the win. (Being in these situations is) very fun, but it is tense. I like that. The whole team likes that. The Rebels took on Hillcrest on Tuesday. Results were not available at press time. Its going to be a hostile environment, Jones said. We just have to stay focused and just listen to the coaches and do our part on the court. billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
Position: Guard Age: 18 Class: Senior
Parents: Stephanie Fields and Anthony Jones Off the court: Enjoys hanging out with friends and family Favorite athlete: Kyrie Irving Favorite movie: Like Mike Favorite video game: NBA 2K14 Pregame ritual: Relaxing/listening to music Movie star who would play you: Omar Epps Theme song: One More Chance by The Notorious B.I.G.
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even using him as a special teams type player. His speed gives him a lot of options. Hes just very coachable. Peheny said he has had to learn a lot of football in just two years. Everyones support is going to stick with me, Peheny said. Everyone has supported me through this. Ive only been play-
ing football for two years and theyve supported me like Ive been playing it my whole life. The senior is excited for the next chapter in his football career. Its just going to be a new experience, Peheny said. This gives me a fresh start with something new. Peheny said he would like to major in either predental or biology. billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
to another championship. The biggest obstacle we ran into was the scheduling, Kosmicki said. It felt very off, but the kids did a great job of overcoming and focusing on what they had to do. They just focused on the task at hand and went out and battled hard. The head coach had time to reflect on what the win
means for his program on the long drive back to Eastside last Wednesday night. If you were an eighth grader or younger since my first year at Eastside in 95, everyone of those kids from that class and since then have all been associated with a state championship team, Kosmicki said. You want everybody to have that opportunity. Its rare to be
able to find one person, and here you have almost 19 years worth of students that are able to say, I was on a state championship team. Seven Eastside wrestlers qualified for the individual portion of the state tournament. Those included: Mitchell, Charlton Clark, David Walker, Clay Walker, Anderson, Chemell and Fernandez. All seven have a legiti-
mate chance to win, Kosmicki said. Not all seven are favored to win, depending on who you ask, but in my mind they all have a shot. Other area wrestlers competing in the individual state tournament include Blue Ridges Jeremy Holbrooks (132) and Jordan Mills (138). billy@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION. Notice is hereby given that HILLTOP ENTERTAINMENT LLC., d.b.a. HILLTOP TAVERN, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and on premises consumption of BEER/WINE at 311 Lister Road, Greer, SC 29651. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be received by the S.C. Department of Revenue no later than February 28, 2014. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person ling the protest; (2) the specic reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within ve miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214; or faxed to: (803) 896-0110.
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NOTICE All real estate advertised in this newspaper is Subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin or an intention to make such preference, limitation or discrimination. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers hereby informed that all dwelling advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.
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SCANA Communications proposes the construction of a 250-ft (260-ft w/ appurtenances) AGL self-support communications tower located at 51 Groce Meadow Road, northwest of the City of Greer, South Carolina (Greenville County PIN #0632010100603). Please submit any written comments by March 27, 2014 regarding the potential effects that the proposed tower may have on Historic Properties that are listed or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places to: Tower Engineering Professionals, Inc.(Attn:George Swearingen) 3703 Junction Blvd. Raleigh, NC 27603 Telephone: (919) 661-6351 Fax: (919) 661-6350
The logistics park will provide 2.4 million sq ft of warehouse/ distribution building area immediately adjacent to the South Carolina Inland Port. 401 Certication is required for unavoidable permanent impacts to 0.52 ac of forested wetlands and 1,818 lf of stream associated with Victor Creek from the construction of Phase 2 of Building #1, the extension of GSP Logistics Parkway and the sewer system to support the full development of the Park, and construction of Road B. Comments will be received by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control at 2600 Bull St, Columbia SC 29201-1708, Attn: Alicia Rowe, Division of Water Quality until March 15, 2014.
include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person ling the protest; (2) the specic reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within ve miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214; or faxed to: (803) 896-0110.
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#87 p. bragg: bottles, chairs, tubs, furniture, electronics, notebooks, decoration, ag, vacuum, printer, clothing, movies, orals, dishes, etc.; #110 D. henson: dining set, chairs, ladders, electronics, furniture, pc equipment, lawn tools, mattresses, exerciser, books, chest, walk boards, housewares, video games, wicker pieces, weed-eaters, boxes, tubs, riding mower, etc.; #142 M. Waddell: bird cages, tubs, tables, vase, dresser, mirror, chairs, small appliances, housewares, linens, clothing, walker. etc.; #169 L. Pruitt: furniture, headboard, chairs, desk, shoes, books, toys, collectibles, games, housewares, gurines, couches, dresser, shelf, microwave, sewing items, etc.; #211 A. Martin: bags, boxes, housewares, tubs, glassware, washers, tvs, iron board, lamp, small appliances, mirror, pictures, electroinics, mattresses. etc.; #240 E. Welzbacher: canoe, toys, electronics, video tapes, lp tank, radiators, sport goods, dresser, wicker furniture, mirror, chairs, shing equipment, kitchenware, books, small appliances, vacuum, etc.; #254 C. Morgan; dryer, heater, refrigerator, tv, tables, chairs, grill, electronics, games, toys, housewares, boxes, china cabinet, furniture, etc. Contents included but not limited to the above listed items. ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION in 105 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Your 25-word classied ad will reach more than 2.6 million readers. Call Jimmie Haynes at the S.C. Newspaper Network, 1-888727-7377.
APARTMENTS FOR RENT

GREER HOUSING AUTHORITY Is accepting applications for the Public Housing program every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am until 2pm. Interested persons may apply at 103 School St. Greer S C 29651. Contact number: 864-877-5471. SUMMERTREE APTS.: SUMMERTREE WELCOMES YOU HOME!!! MOVE IN SUMMERTREE TODAY & RECEIVE OUR MOVEIN SPECIAL! Summertree offers spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartment homes with a great location, just minutes from Spartanburg. Call Sandra at (864) 439-3474 to nd out more. Section 8 vouchers & transfers welcomed. Equal Housing Opportunity. Professionally managed by Partnership Property Management.
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MOBILE HOME, 2 bedroom, large lot, $500 per month, good community, off Mt. Lebanon Road. 380-1451.
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3BR/2BA Mobile home for rent. Fenced backyard. Deck and storage shed. Screened-in porch. $575 month + security deposit. Call 864-357-6903.
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PERMIT FOR EXCLUSION FROM COUNTY NOISE ORDINANACE A public hearing will be held March 17, 2014 at 5:30pm by Spartanburg County Council . Greer Dragway is requesting to have a drag race on Apr 26, 2014. The event will be held at 1792 Dragway Rd. The requested exclusion is to run cars without mufers and extend curfew to 12am.
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HOMES AND LAND FOR SALE

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SHORTSALE: Great Greer neighborhood 3 Bedroom 2 1/2 Bath on main level. One bedroom suite separate entrance, kitchen, great room, full bath, and laundry downstairs. 3200 plus sq ft. 249,900. No Place Like HOME REALESTATE Sonya Harris 864-230-4161
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A 1998 Mitsubishi, VIN# JA3AY26A1WUP30942, in storage needs to be claimed. $750 in storage fees due. If no response, clear title will be sought. Call 864-909-3810.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION. Notice is hereby given that 305 SB, INC. d.b.a. TIMEOUT, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and on premises consumption of BEER/WINE/LIQUOR at 305 SOUTH BUNCOMBE ROAD, Greer, SC 29650. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be received by the S.C. Department of Revenue no later than February 28, 2014. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should
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The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District has applied to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control for a Water Quality Certication for the construction of the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Authority Logistics Park on an approximate 240 acre site located to the southwest of the intersection of East Poinsett Street (Route 290) and J. Verne Smith Parkway (Route 80) in Greer, SC.
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PURSUANT TO S.C. SELF STORAGE LAW 39-20-45, the following units will be auctioned on Saturday, March 8th, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Rocks Country Store Warehouses. 430 Groce Meadow Road, Taylors, SC 29687. Contents will be sold by the
PURSUANT TO S.C. SELF STORAGE LAW 39-20-45, the following units will be auctioned on Saturday, March 8th, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at Upstate Storage, 13072 E. Wade Hampton Blvd. Greer, SC 29651. (864) 879-0562. Contents will be sold by the unit for monies owed as follows. #C - K WHILDEN: furniture, tubs, boxes mattresses, housewares, baby carry-all, dishes, games, weights, etc.: #21 T. hines: satellite equipment, cases, housewares, sporting goods, boxes, tubs, wood, exerciser, coolers, games, blinds, ladders, carpet, padding, trash can, rugs, train set, race track, etc.; #45 D. Powell: china cabinet, tables, dressers, chairs, furniture, tv, tents, boxes, housewares, weed-eater, tubs, bed, frames, electronics, etc.; #67/96 E. Mccall: small appliances, sewing machine, iron board, decoration, jars, clothing, books, shelves, bags, boxes, housewares, miter saw, lp tank, cart, camp stoves, glass, electronics, etc.; #77 M. Mcdowell: bed frame, clothing, exerciser, tubs, pictures, tables, guitar, shredder, playpen, bookshelf, etc.;
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HOUSE FOR RENT. 5 room house. Central heat and air. $575 month. References required. 346-7900.
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The following vehicles have been abandoned in Spartanburg County to Copart Auto Auctions. If you are the registered owner of any of the following vehicles please call Copart at 864-877-9113 or come to 2465 Highway 101 South, Greer, SC 29651 to reclaim vehicle. You must provide proof of ownership and pay all required accrued charges. Copart will proceed with the Abandonment/Lien Sale Process if no contact is made by the owner/lien holder within 30 days from the first date of this publication.
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NEED SOMEOnE TO Dismantle three mobile homes for all material therein etc. Located in Landrum. Call 251-743-8655. RESTAUrAnT IS rElOcATInG to Landrum SC, Main Street at location that was formerly Zenzeras. Now Hiring (Experienced) Kit. Cooks, Bartenders, Servers. Apply in person at Kyotos, 112 N. Trade St., Tryon NC Wed or Thur 3-5 pm. No phone calls.
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The Greer Commission of Public Works has a couple of job openings listed on their website www.greercpw.com Please go to the website and look under about and then click on careers to view the openings and information. You can call Ken Holliday at Greer CPW 848-5500 for questions.
Please return applications to Greer CPW by Friday, March 14, 2014.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a non-partisan election will be held in the Town of Lyman on Tuesday, JUNE 10, 2014 at which time a Council member will be elected for a four year term beginning JULY 7, 2014. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the first day to pay the $15.00 filing fee applications and receive a receipt is at the Lyman Municipal Complex, office of the Town Clerk/ Treasurer, noon, Monday, February 17, 2014. The FINAL day for filing the papers for the office of Council member is noon on Tuesday, March 11, 2014. Filing receipt must be presented to the Spartanburg County Voter Registration and Elections office. Dennis P. Drozdak Lyman Town Clerk/Treasurer
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HELP WANTED Rouse Farming, Inc. in Seven Springs, NC is hiring 6 temporary Farm workers from 03/24/2014-12/15/2014: 40 hrs/ week. Worker will plant, cultivate, and harvest tobacco by hand. Worker will plant tobacco plugs using tobacco transplanter machine. Chops weeds between plants using hand tools such as hoes and shovels. Worker FINAL EXPENSE will top and sucker tobacco to remove tobaccoYOU flowers.WOULD Harvest PROBABLY LIKE workers may move along rows and break off ripe leaves of tobacco, INSURANCE place on trailer, and move in unison with the field vehicle. Workers HAVING FUNare required to work in fields when tobacco leaves are wet with dew or LEAVE RATHER THAN BE rain. Workers may assistA in removing tobacco from barn. Workers must CONFUSED ABOUT have 1LEGACY month general farm work experience. The use or possession or TO being under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol during working MEDICARE YOU time isTHOSE prohibited. Workers may be requested to submit to a random INSURANCE drug or alcohol tests at no cost to the worker. May operate tractor. LOVE. COVERAGE. $9.87/hr. (prevailing wage). Guarantee of 3/4 of the workdays. All FAST - SIMPLE work tools, supplies, and equipment furnished without costFACTS to the GET THE worker. Free housing is provided to workers who cannot reasonably - EASY. ENJOY return to their permanent residence at theAND end of the workday. LIFE KNOWING Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will YOUR be provided or paid by the employer, with paymentCHOICES. to be made no later than completion of 50% of the work contract. Report or send resumes to South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, Alien Labor Certification Taylors, SC Unit, Rural Manpower Department, P.O. Box 1406, Columbia, SC 29202, (803) 737-2599 864-268-7465 or your nearest State Workforce Agency, Your Local, Independent Agent Taylors, SC reference Job Order #10254415.
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History flows from Suber Mill

Youve got to be able to do
a lot of mechanical work and not want to get rich. You can work yourself for years and not get rich.
Jim Suber
Fourth generation carries on family business

BY AMANDA IRWIN STAFF WRITER
espite the countrys movement toward renewable energy, in South Carolina, mills are a dying way of life. This leaves Suber Mill as one of the few if not the only continuous running grist mills in the state. They talk about energy being in short, anybody on the street ought to be making their own power now. This costs nothing. The waters going to run down hill, Jim Suber said. The Suber family has owned and operated Suber Mill, located at 2002 Suber Mill Road, Greer, since 1908, and it is presently owned by its fourth generation husband and wife Jim and Linda Suber, who, with the assistance of a cousin, run the mill every Tuesday and Friday. My daddy went to run the mill when I was about 12, and I just helped him and when he retired about 1980 just kind of moved into his job, he said. The mill used to be a sawmill owned by the King family, but was converted to a corn mill when the Suber family took over and began producing cornmeal, grits and feed. Feed, however, is no longer made at the mill because of the labor it
Adjusting the rods changes grain courseness.

requires. The water-powered mill takes about 30 minutes to start up and is fueled by water running from a holding pond that flows down a wooden chute pouring onto a large, vertical, steel wheel and propelling it forward. The wheel, weighing about 4,000 pounds, is composed of four separate sections and has been replaced three times since 1908. When I first come down here
Jim Suber is a fourth generation miller at the historic Suber Mill. With the assistance of his wife and cousin, he carries on his families business.
they said, You better hope that belt down there dont break or that wheel dont run away and tear the mill down. Had me scared half to death. And it actually happened, but it didnt get but so fast, Jim said. The wheel presently in place was installed in 1988 and is the first brand new wheel used at the mill, and the second steel wheel used. The first steel wheel was installed in 1949. The wheel sits behind the buildings, and behind the wheel is a tattered wall that has been weathered. Its about the only [waterpowered grist mill], I dont know about the oldest, but were the only one thats continually run. At one time the state give an exemption for the water powered mills from the inspection because its tough on old buildings, and there were only two of us then, Jim said. The mill buildings themselves are composed of multiple levels settled onto a slope, and the entrance room is accented by white-dust leftover from gristed products. The walls are adorned with photos of the generations before James Asford Suber, Walter Hillary Suber and Walter Hillary Suber Jr. Dad run a saw mill when I was growing up. Then I got 11 or 12 years old and great-grandpa died, and he left the mill to his two sons and daughters and they offered daddy a chance to buy their part. So thats the way we lined up with it, he said. He was running the saw mill and working at textile mill too. He said anything other than that would be better. My dad really he learned it from his grandfather, which is my great grandfather, Jim said. And he said he used to come over here when he was real young and follow him around and would always talk about running it, but he hadnt had his chance to get into it until after he (great-grandfather) died. The process of breaking down the corn begins with shelled pieces being dropped into an upper portion of the mill with the assistance of a forklift. The corn actually drops through the middle of the top rod, which is turning. And youve got a bedrock on the floor thats stationary and the corn just runs between the two rods, he said. The position of the rods changes how course or fine the grains are and, when the rods are raised, the results are courser creating grits rather than cornmeal. Up to 100 pounds of corn can be gristed in an hour, depending on the size of the order. The biggest hazard in the job is slipping or falling when replacing gears or spokes due to the water and steepness. We try to do a little bit every year to keep it up put new boards on, new spokes, new gears. Just normal maintenance really though, no more than you would with any other machine, Jim said. Everythings pretty basic. If you grew up doing it you dont really think about it, he said. Jim said he hopes to keep the mill in the family, but someone in their 20s or 30s would have to take over.
Out the window the large steel, water-wheel can be seen.

Youve got to be able to do a lot of mechanical work and not want to get rich, he said. You can work yourself for years and not get rich. The mill used to be required to keep up with inspections, but now it is considered historic and receives exemptions for updates to maintain the historic integrity of the facility. Future plans for the mill will include a viewing deck in the back beside the water-wheel. Were going to have a good observation deck, Jim said. That back wall fell out about a month ago and so we opened it up and we gonna build us a little window up there. I love it. I love it. Im 70, I wouldnt be working if I didnt, he said.
Linda Suber helps her husband operate Suber Mill. Above she weighs cornmeal for a shipment to Greer Quality Foods.
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PART 1
A long day in Florida

Editors Note: The following story is a recollection of true events from a fishing trip that took place a few weeks ago. Some names have been changed to protect certain people from offense, embarrassment or anger.
THE BUCK STOPS HERE

WILLIAM BUCHHEIT
followed Billys truck to the marina. This cats a lunatic. Twenty minutes later, we were all three in the boat, cruising slowly through the shallow channel of the Garcia Reservoir towards deeper water. I go slow through here, Billy said, eyes squinted and a cigarette hanging from his lip. Hit a sunken tree here the other week and bout threw everybody out the boat. He laughed into the wind. Eventually, we found a clearing and he opened up the motor, slowing to a crawl minutes later between grass mats. We hooked two of the live minnows wed bought earlier and began trolling them around the mats. It didnt take long to realize Billy had no idea what he was doing or even where he was, for that matter. Come on, fish, hed say, smoking and shaking his head. I dont know whats going on with them today. Phil and I tried to give him the benefit of the doubt, remaining upbeat and polite as we watched the bobbers skirt through the water about 100 feet behind the boat. The minnows hooked about two feet behind the bobbers
Mr. William Gribble, III, and Miss McKenzie Wells
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Mr. and Mrs. Tim Wells, of Landrum, announce the engagement of their daughter, McKenzie Briana Wells, to William Norman Gribble, III, son of Mark and Deborah Sabol, of St. Augustine, Fla., and Bill and Judy Gribble, of Clearwater, Fla. Miss Wells is the granddaughter of Bill and Frances Herman and Larry and Reba Wells. She is the great-granddaughter of Lou Herman. A 2011 graduate of Presbyterian College with honors, she holds a double major with a BA in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing and BA degree in Spanish. She will graduate in May, 2014, from North Greenville University with a Master of Arts in Teaching English. Mr. Gribble is the grandson of William Gribble, Sr., and Ms. Beverly Rodenberry. He is a 2013 graduate of Presbyterian College with high honors. He holds a double major with a BA in English and BA in Political Science and is an admissions counselor at Presbyterian College. They will be married August 2, 2014, at Greer First Baptist Church.
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Mr. and Mrs. David Lewallen
Celebrate 50th anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. David Lewallen of Greenville, formerly of Greer, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Jan. 9, 2014. They have three children, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Lewallen is the former Sharon Crawford.
ou just never know what youre going to get with fishing guides. When my brother Phil first saw Billy in the restaurant that morning, he thought he was going to rob us. It was about a quarter after six on day two of our trip to central Florida, and we were eating at an IHOP with the two men wed fished with the day before. Listen, Im gonna put you two with Billy, today, said Bud, the 84-year-old owner of the guide service. I got to take these two guys from Canada out, but Billy here knows how to fish and where to go. Hell do a good job. He nodded his head at the guy sitting across from us. The man had curly red hair he kept inside a greasy hat with a fishhook on the bill. His complexion was tan and tough, like his skin could withstand the sunlight anywhere in the world. His eyes were blue, with deep lines etched around them. He wore a Harley Davidson Daytona T-shirt and tattered blue jeans. His gut pushed like a soccer ball against his shirt and he wore a baby blue cast on his arm that looked 10 years old. In the next few minutes, we learned quite a bit about him. When we told him we were from S.C., he said hed gone to basic training at Paris Island before flying out to Vietnam. I was a sniper, he said in a gravelly Southern accent. Id wait for those little heads to come up out of the bush and Id blast em, he said, giggling. You seem a little young for Vietnam, I said. Enlisted when I was 17, he said, nodding. I was hitchhiking down in Ocala and got picked up by these kids. Few minutes later, we got pulled over turns out theyd just held up a convenience store. When they let me out of jail, my daddy signed the forms and I was shipping out within a week. He crossed his arms and leaned back in his chair alongside the table. Yeahhhhhhhhh, buddy, he said, crinkling his nose and giggling. Should be interesting, I said to Phil as we
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Phil Buchheit, left, and William Buchheit had a story to tell after a recent fishing expedition to Florida.
were dying a slow death. The bass sure werent eating them like they had the day before when wed gone with Bud in his boat. As two hours went by without a single bite, silence dropped on the boat like an old tarp. The sun was shining down and the temperature was approaching 70, but we were paying a whole lot of money to get a suntan. Reel em in. We gonna try this other spot, Billy said, sensing our restlessness. Yall get ready. Were goin where we tore them up the other day. As he propelled the boat forward, the motor threw up muck from
the lakes floor, blending an ugly swirl of brown and green around us. It couldnt have been more than two feet deep, but Billy finally wrestled the vessel through the shallow channel and into deeper water, where we accelerated so fast that I almost lost my hat. For about ten minutes we carved through the 3,000acre body of water at about 30 mph. About four times, Billy slowed the boat and looked around perplexed. I wish I could find that spot where we were the other day, he said. That was a goooooood spot. SEE FISHING | B9
Taking a cue from Sam
n this weeks issue of The Greer Citizen, I wrote a story on Sam Brown, a 14 year-old eighth grade student at Florence Chapel Middle School. Sam has spent the past few years dealing with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Sam, fortunately, is in remission now. In preparing to write this weeks story on Sam Brown, I spoke with both his mom and principal, Tammy White. Sams mom told me how brave he was during his illness and treatment. That he didnt flinch during his many tests. Sam showed me his port, which he kept after it was removed from his chest. (Everyone does this, he told me. I had never seen one outside of someones chest.) His mom also told me that Sam only cried once or twice during the whole ordeal. I dont want to equate crying with bravery. Ive cried from happiness, frustration, anger, stress, exhaustion you name an emotion, Ive cried in reaction. You better believe
KEEPING UP WITH JONES

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cancer diagnosis and treatment would leave me teary. Full disclosure: I am a fairly emotional person. Ive been known to get teary at commercials. When explaining movie plots and the like, I cry. When explaining what elements in movies makes me cry, I get choked up. (If youre curious, its selflessness. Selflessness in pop culture and real life is my kryptonite. Toy Story 3 and Homeward Bound both leave me sobbing, as do the many articles that claim to restore your faith in humanity.) I asked Tammy White if she thought her other students would have handled something like this as well as Sam has. I dont think I would have handled this like Sam has. Sam is the only person
Ive met who was diagnosed with cancer at 10 years old. I dont have anyone to compare him to, but I cant imagine his reaction selflessness, bravery, composure are the norm for childhood cancer. Principal White told me she wouldnt have handled this as well. I think thats probably true for most adults. Sam is braver than most people not just his peers. I know that if I had been diagnosed with any sort of cancer, I would have cried my face off. I would have started crying and not stopped. I would have cried repeatedly. When I was 14, I thought I had life figured out. I only spent an hour with Sam, but he actually does seem to have his life pretty well figured out. Its not often I say I want to be more like a 14-year-old boy. But, I do want to be more like Sam brave, compassionate, turning my hardships into motivation to help others. kjones@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
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Congressman Trey Gowdy came to Chandler Creek Elementary School and presented Audi Lindsay, a fifth grader in Patrick Jarretts class, with the award for the I am an Achiever initiative. The award recognizes students showing success in the classroom, though grades and attitude, who have overcome unique challenges and obstacles.
Christian Earnhardt from Duncan, SC was named to the Fall 2013 Deans List at Wake Forest University. Students who achieve a 3.4 and no grade below a C were named to the list.
DUNCAN STUDENT NAMED WAKE FOREST DEANS LIST
Washington Center received a $2,500 grant from The Macys Foundation to purchase five iPads with protective cases. The additional iPads will provide every classroom with a device. The iPads have proven motivational in helping students to reach their Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) goals and a perfect avenue for academic standards instruction. Students use a variety of unique sensory modalities to learn, and teachers provide creative solutions to the multiple disabilities that challenge these students. The iPad project allows students to receive individualized instruction based on their learning needs.
WASHINGTON CENTER RECEIVES GRANT
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Rafaela Baranzano, of Greer, S.C., a freshman, was named to the Deans List of Mercer Universitys Eugene W. Stetson School of Business and Economics for the fall 2013 semester. Inclusion on this list requires students to meet rigorous grade-point-average standards specific to the college or school within the University.
GREER STUDENT NAMED TO MERCER DEANS LIST
Greer Middle College Charter High School attended the 76th Annual SC State Beta Club Convention February 7-9 in Myrtle Beach.
to host a student for a job shadowing experience for a day. Contact Brooke Howard at 355-7987 or kbhoward@greenville.k12.sc.us
The following Band students were selected by audition for the Region AllState Band: Natalie Boulos, Annalie King, Elyse Hartzog, Annika Samuel, Alex Riese, and Chase Blackwell. They will attend a clinic at Converse College in Spartanburg on Feb. 21.
RMS BAND STUDENTS SELECTED FOR ALL STATE
Langston will host a Ford Drive 4 UR Community Event starting 9 a.m.3 p.m. April 5 at Fairway Ford. In exchange for a test drive, Ford will donate $20 to Langston. There will be a Marketplace in the gym with local vendors, a food truck rodeo in the parking lot, and a blood drive sponsored by the Blood Connection. This event is open to the public. Contact Alison Thompson at athompson@langstoncharter.org for more information.
LANGSTON DRIVE FOR UR COMMUNITY IS APRIL 5
Anila Thomas of Greer was recognized for outstanding academic accomplishments by being named to the LeTourneau University Deans List for the Fall 2013 semester. Thomas achieved a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.99 for the semester to receive this honor.
GREER STUDENT MAKES LETOURNEAU DEANS LIST
Wheaton College student Rhoda Oehrig of Taylors was named to the Deans List for the Fall 2013 semester. Deans List honors are earned at Wheaton by undergraduate students who carry 12 or more credit hours and achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on the 4.0 scale.
TAYLORS STUDENT MAKES WHEATON DEANS LIST
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Greer Middle College Charter High School attended the 76th Annual SC State Beta Club Convention Feb. 7-9 in Myrtle Beach. Forty-seven students participated in various competitions over the weekend and Junior, Micah Williams ran for State President. The weekend culminated Saturday night during the awards ceremony. Junior, Savannah Ralph, won first place in pencil drawing. Junior, Rachel Lawrence, competed in the finals of special talent. All 47 students assisted, campaigned, and encouraged Micah Williams throughout the weekend and celebrated together as he was announced the 2014 SC State Beta Club President.
GMC TRAVELS TO BETA CLUB CONVENTION
Langston will hold its Golf Classic Invitational on Friday, May 2nd at River Falls Plantation Golf Course, Duncan. Many levels of sponsorship opportunities are available, as well as team sign-ups. The deadline for sponsorships is Friday, March 21. Contact Alison Thompson at 312-9307 or athompson@langstoncharter.org.
LANGSTON FOUNDATION TO HOLD GOLF TOURNAMENT
Fifth grade teacher Patrick Jarrett, left, congratulates Audi Lindsay, centerm on her recent award. The award was presented by Congressman Trey Gowdy (R-SC), right.
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Eli Miller, of Taylors has been named to Berry Colleges Deans List for the fall 2013 semester. To be eligible for deans list, a student must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better.
TAYLORS STUDENT NAMED TO BERRY DEANS LIST
The Langston Charter girls basketball team, the Chargers, finished fourth in the Carolina Middle School Conference. Sam Woodard received the AllConference award.
LANGSTON CHARTER GIRLS BASKETBALL FINISH 4TH
D.R. Hill Middle School Math Counts team won first place at this years Spartanburg County competition. The group is now headed to the state finals at USC in Columbia on March 8. Kelly Marsh, Leilani Cassie Crook, Drew Rodgers, and Thomas Burkett make up the team.
DR HILL MATH STUDENTS HEADED TO STATE
Greer Middle College Charter High School student, Gabi Laserna placing second in her age division in the City of Greers 2014 Black History Month Essay contest. Laserna was recognized at the Black History program and presented with a $50 visa gift card.
GMC STUDENT PLACES SECOND IN ESSAY CONTEST
Langstons Spirit Night is 5-8 p.m. Feb. 27 from at Stevi Bs Pizza on Woodruff Road. The restaurant will donate $1 for each person who mentions Langston.
STEVI BS SPIRIT NIGHT FOR LANGSTON IS FEB. 27
Anne Frank, A History for Today, the traveling exhibit from the Anne Frank museum, will be at Riverside Middle School Feb. 18-March 28. The exhibit will be open to schools for field trips March 11-28 and to the public March 15-27 during select hours. Visit greenville.k12. sc.us/rms/ for more information and times. Contact Mary Higgins at 355-7902 to schedule a field trip. A $1 donation per person is requested.
ANNE FRANK EXHIBIT TO VISIT RMS
Langston will participate in the Fits Cool School Challenge as part of the TD Bank Reedy River Run on Feb. 28 and March 1. Runners can register for the Reedy Great Youth Mile, 5K or 10K races for the reduced rate of $14. Registration forms and checks made out to LCMS are due Feb. 14 and may be turned into the school office. Contact Barbara Myers 286-9700 with any questions.
LANGSTON INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN REEDY RUN
Parents had the opportunity to experience learning at Florence Chapel Middle School. The school hosted an ELA/Social Studies night this week as an opportunity for parents to engage in what their students are studying. Teachers created lessons for the family activity and then students on each team served as their parents facilitator.
FLORENCE CHAPEL HOSTS FAMILY NIGHT
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Greer Police Officer Wesley Keller (center) is all smiles with Langston Charter Middle School sixth graders, Aneesa Weaver, left, and Riley Parker, right.
Florence Chapel Middle School eighth grader, Sam Brown, is using his own story of survival to help fellow students. Brown recently received his last chemotherapy treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a disease hes been battling since 2010. Brown spoke to students at River Ridge Elementary about his experience and surviving cancer.
CANCER SURVIVOR SHARES STORY WITH STUDENTS
sented by the Greenville Technical College Visual and Performing Arts Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27-March 1 and at 3 p.m. March 2 at 3 p.m. The play will be held on the colleges Barton Campus in the Technical Resource Center (building 102). For reservations, please contact dan.robbins@gvltec.edu or call 250-3021.
Langston is collecting towels, blankets, canned food, baby wipes, and hand sanitizer for the Greenville Humane Society. Items can be dropped off in the collection box located in the front office.
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Riverside Middle School is seeking parents and people in the community that may be interested in coming to speak to students about their career to expose students to a variety of career opportunities and/or would like
CAREER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR RMS
Langston Charter Middle School sixth graders Aneesa Weaver and Riley Parker delivered homebaked cookies and pumpkin spice bread to the firefighters and police officers of the Greer Fire Station and Greer Police Station in appreciation of their service to our community.
LANGSTON STUDENTS BAKE TO SHOW APPRECIATION
Berit Walters of Taylors received academic honors from the College of Nursing & Health Innovation at Arizona State University by making the Universitys Deans List for the fall 2013 semester. Undergraduate students who earn 12 or more graded semester hours during a semester in residence at ASU with a GPA of 3.50 or higher are eligible for the Deans List.
The Agatha Christie thriller, And Then There Were None, will be pre-
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Get a jump-start on completing the 2014-2015 FAFSA. The Financial Aid Office at Greenville Technical College will be sponsoring free FAFSA workshops called FAFSA Fridays. Financial aid officers will be available in the Admissions and Registration Center (ARC) computer lab to assist students in completing their 20142015 FAFSA every Friday, from 8 a.m.-noon Feb. 14 - April 18. Brashier Campus: March 14 Greer Campus: Feb. 21 and April 4 Northwest Campus: Feb. 28 and April 11 Sessions are by appointment only, so please contact the Greenville Technical College Financial Aid office at FAFSAFridays@ gvltec.edu to schedule an appointment.
FAFSA FRIDAYS MEANS FINANCIAL HELP IS HERE
honored the following students with Gold Stars for outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 20132014 academic year. Gold Stars are awarded to students that achieve a 3.7 grade point average or higher. Students that achieve Gold Star recognition are also placed on The Citadels Deans List. Clay Walter Allen of Duncan, SC. Major: BS in Business Administration. Inderpal Singh of Duncan, SC. Major: BA in Political Science. Wesley David Kennedy of Lyman, SC. Major: BS in Education. Philip Edward Brasher of Greer, SC. Major: BA in English. William Shafter Jackson of Greer, SC. Major: BA in History. Dylan Andrew Maier of Greer, SC. Major: BS in Business Administration. Capers Brooks Williamson of Greer, SC. Major: BA in Criminal Justice. Jacob Thomas Riggs of Greer, SC. Major: BS in Business Administration. Joseph Victor Russo of Greer, SC. Major: BA in Criminal Justice. Kenneth Carl Sparano of Taylors, SC. Major: BS in Business Administration.
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina,
LOCAL STUDENTS HONORED AT THE CITADEL
Jeanie Cavender of Greer is one of nearly 400 graduates who received a diploma at Harding Universitys commencement exercises Dec. 14, 2013.
GREER STUDENT AMONG HARDING GRADUATES
The University of South Carolina Upstate announces its Fall 2013 Chancellors List. To be eligible for the Chancellors List, students must earn a 4.0 and be enrolled in at least 12 course hours. The following students have been named to the Chancellors List: Duncan Brooke Allender Kelsey Carter Brittany Fisher Loviisa Hannu Brooklyn Howell Greer Juanita Arcos Michael Arsiniega Katrina Baker Shaun Belue Hilary Buchanan Mary Cavanagh Matthew Coponen Brittany Dickerson Josie Duck Kristen Ehr Christopher Everly Joanne Foli Emily Gray Laurel Henderson Samuel Hines Tarek Itani Daniel Ivester Yvonne Kao Heather Kemp Jessica Kirkpatrick Jillian Knottek Mehnaz Kouser Casey Leonhardt Palmer Madson Benjamin McSwain Matthew Neely William Neyman Lauren Parks Jayme Ramos Anthony Serrao Anna Sloan Christian Vieweg Lin Wang Samantha White Samantha Wickliffe Diane Wilson Lyman Heather Dillard Jesse Leonard Taylors Madison Anderson Andri Angrino Robin Ballentine Nicole Boebel Jenna Dolan Candice Ezell Whitney French Neena Lowery Imanuelle Noell-Baba Jeffrey Peterson Hannah Shepherd Brian Sorrells Wellford Sean Biggs
USC UPSTATE ANNOUNCES CHANCELLORS LIST
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Agatha Christiess Spiders Web runs through March 8 at the Greenville Little Theatre. Showtime is 8 p.m. Feb. 27-28. All shows are at the Greenville Little Theatre, 444 College St. in downtown Greenville. Tickets can be purchased through greenvillelittletheatre.org. For more information, call the GLT box office at 233-6238. Tickets are $26 and discounts are available for seniors, children and groups of 10 or more.
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The Book Thief (PG13) -- During World War II, a young German girl, Liesel (Sophie Nelisse) moves in with her new foster parents. Liesels new home is a strange place for a kid to learn about the world: The city is wracked by war, piles of books burn in the street, and her foster parents are hiding a young Jewish man under the stairs. Liesel begins collecting books wherever she can get her hands on them. Through reading and writing, shes able to make some kind of sense out of the world around her. Based on the wildly successful young adult novel of the same title, the film tries to bring this dreamy, glossy, coming-of-age feel to the proceedings. Theres something whimsical trying to work its way through the charred setting, but its not getting through. Its the performances that carry the film, especially the foster parents, (Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson), who are complicated-but-caring people. Inside Llewyn Davis (R) -- Its 1961, and New Yorks Greenwich Village is the cradle of a deep and expanding folk music scene. Llewyn Davis (Oscar Isaac) is a soulful young musician who just cannot get ahead. Hes melancholy, broke, bearded, locked-out and technically homeless. He knows he might never achieve success in his artistic career. All of this happens with a sort of dark, dry humor around it. Joel and Ethan Coen (Raising Arizona, No Country for Old Men and many more) are working with familiar themes, but taking them even further than before. The movie is no barrel of laughs, but there are moments of sincere truth, which is a necessary ingredient for a real comedy. Out of the Furnace (R) -- This chest-thumping revenge flick has just the right cast to make something more. Russell (Christian Bale) works at the mill in a run-down Pennsylvania steel town. His younger brother, Rodney (Casey Affleck), has returned from Iraq with head full of pain and anger. Rodney gets tied up in bare-knuckle boxing for a crime ring run by a menacing, theatrical, brutal boss (Woody Harrelson). When Rodney goes missing, the local law enforcement refuses to get involved, putting it on Russell to get justice for his younger brother. Broken Circle Breakdown (R) -- Didier and Elise are Belgian musicians in a bluegrass band -- they love each other, Americana, playing music together and their 6-yearold daughter, Maybelle. The storytelling begins when 6-year-old Maybelle is diagnosed with cancer. The story then jumps to the moment Didier and Elise fell in love. This bizarre and beautiful cycle of sadness and joy sets the pattern for the rest of the film. Between bouts of drama and elation, the film also delivers some fine music. In The Heat of the Night Season 2 and Season 3
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The Greer Opry House at 107 Cannon Street presents Classic Country Band with Ed Burrell on Saturdays at 8 p.m. Admission is $9 per person. Free line dancing from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. No alcohol, smoking or outside food and drink. The event is family entertainment. Visit greeropryhouse.5u. com.
GREER OPRY HOLDS SATURDAY DANCE
To celebrate our diversity, the city will hold an International Festival March 29. Because this years art show will be closely tied to the festival, the city would like to broaden entries beyond imagery of downtown Greer and add an international theme that reflects the diversity of the Upstate. This can be depicted through cultural happenings, events, people and places. Please consider these themes (Greer: International Destination) when submitting artwork for the exhibition. Entries will be accepted 8 a.m.-5 p.m. March 10-12 at the business office at Greer city hall. The artist reception is 6-8 p.m. March 28 at Greer City Hall. Visit greerculturalarts.com to download an entry form.
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Rev. Deb Richardson-Moore, Triune Mercy Center director, will speak at 7 p.m. Feb. 27 at Furman University.
of Furman Hall on the Furman University campus. His talk is based on his most recent book, No University is an Island: Saving Academic Freedom (NYU Press, 2010), in which he unveils struggles over governance and unionization and the increasing corporatization of higher education. His lecture is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by the A. S. Reid Fund and the following Furman University departments: communication studies, earth and environmental sciences, education, history, philosophy, political science, religion, and sociology. Nelson will also be giving a keynote address March 1 at the state chapter of the AAUPs annual conference, hosted by Furman University, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., in McEachern Lecture Hall.For more information about the event, contact Furmans news and information office at 294-3107. Taken in and raised by a tribe of gorillas, the young boy strives for acceptance by his ape father while grappling with his uniqueness. When a human expedition enters their territory, Tarzan, now a man, encounters strangers like himself for the first time. Tarzan features music and lyrics by pop icon Phil Collins, including the Grammy and Oscar winning song, Youll Be in My Heart, and book by Tony Award-winning playwright, David Henry Hwang. The Greer Childrens Theatre will present 7 p.m. performances on Feb. 21, 22, 28, and March 1. Matinees are planned for 2 p.m. on Feb. 23 and March 2. Visit greerculturalarts. com to purchase tickets.
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Auditions for the 2014 Greer Idol/Greer Idol Teen are tentatively scheduled for 6-7 p.m. May 2 and 1-2 p.m. May 3 at Village Hospital.
GREER IDOL AUDITIONS WILL BE MAY 2, 3
The history of textile mills in Spartanburg affects many families in our community. Ann Robbins Phillips, whose family worked in the Clifton Mills, was so compelled by her familys mill story that she decided to turn it into a historical fiction book, Sorrow: The Sighted Sister, the third in her Revenge book series. On Feb. 28, Spartanburg County Historical Association will give audiences the opportunity to learn about the history of the Clifton Mills, as well as the process that Phillips undertook to translate her genealogical research into a historical fiction book in this months Lunch & Learn: A Clifton Mills Story. The presentation will take place 12:30-1:30 p.m. and the cost is $5 per person. The presentation will be in the West Wing Conference Room at Chapman Cultural Center at 200 E. Saint John St. in downtown Spartanburg. For more information, call 596-3501 or email scha@ spartanburghistory.org. For more information about the Historical Association or the Regional History Museum, visit the website at spartanburghistory.org, Like us on Facebook at facebook. com/spartanburghistory, follow them on Twitter at twitter.com/sptbghistory or see photos from special events on Flickr at flickr. com/spartanburghistory.
LUNCH AND LEARN: A CLIFTON MILLS STORY
Amigo, an Americana/ rock trio from Charlotte, will perform at Chichora Alley in Greenville on March 6 with Lone Canes. The band is touring behind their full-length debut Might Could, released on Feb. 18. Amigo consists of band members Slade Baird (guitar, vocals), Adam Phillips (drums, vocals) and Craig Lentz (bass guitar). The 11 original tracks are a masterful blend of Americana, blues, honky-tonk and rock and roll, with pedal steel guitars, horns, pianos and organs. For more information, amigotheband.com.
AMIGO ROCK TRIO WILL PLAY CHICORA ALLEY
More than 150 local students will be looking for a natural disaster at Chapman Cultural Center on March 8. When they find it, they will attempt to use science, Lego building blocks, robots, and their own creativity to solve a real-world problem. Spartanburg Science Center will host the second annual Upstate Junior First Leg League (Jr. FLL) Robotics Expo, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., where the students, ages six too nine, will present their solutions to the problem of natural disasters, such as tornados, earthquakes and tidal waves. Their solutions will be presented on Show Me Posters, in disaster models, and with robotics, and will be the result of weeks of study and preparation. In addition, the students will be asked to demonstrate their teamwork in the Core Values Challenge. The Robotics Expo is sponsored locally by CH2M Hill and is the culmination of weeks of work spent by students exploring this years theme Disaster Blaster.
DISASTER DEMONSTRATION AT CHAPMAN CENTER
SLEEPING BEAUTY KIDS AUDITIONS ARE UPCOMING
June Horton will be offering a tap class and a musical theatre jazz class on Tuesdays, March 4April 8 at the Tryon Recreation Center, 226 Oakland Road. The cost is $45 for one class or $75 for both. The tap class is 4-4:45 p.m. and the theatre jazz class is 5-5:45 p.m. Those interested should checks payable to June Horton and mail them to GCAC 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer, 29651. There must be a minimum of eight students to hold the class. Email artrscouncil@cityofgreer.org to reserve a spot.
TAP AND MUSICAL THEATRE JAZZ CLASSES OFFERED
Third through 12th grade students can audition for Disneys Sleeping Beauty 6-8 p.m. March 67 and 10 a.m.-noon March 8 at the Greer Recreation Center, 226 Oakland Ave. Bring a non-returnable photo. Be prepared to read from a script and sing 16 bars of your favorite song. Wear appropriate clothes and shoes for dancing. Callbacks will be 6-9 p.m. March 10. The call list will be posted by 5 p.m. March 11, followed by a parent/cast meeting 6-8 p.m. March 13. Performances are May 9 and 10.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign English professor and author Cary Nelson, Ph.D. will speak about academic freedom Friday, Feb. 27 at 3:30 p.m. in McEachern Lecture Hall
AUTHOR NELSON TO VISIT FURMAN UNIVERSITY
TARZAN SWINGS INTO CANNON CENTRE
Based on the story Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs and the Disney film Tarzan, tells the story of an infant boy, orphaned on the shores of West Africa.
The City of Greer will be hosting the first International Festival 11 a.m.-3 p.m. March 29. The Greer Cultural Arts Council will be providing crafts from around the world, including face painting. Greer goes global The City of Greer has become an international destination with the addition of the inland port to the GSP Airport and BMW Manufacturing.
GREER HOSTS FIRST INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
Amy Finkelstein, Ford Professor of Economics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will speak about Medicaid Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 3:30 p.m. in Younts Conference Center on the Furman University campus. Dr. Finkelsteins talk will be followed by a brief reception in the Younts Conference Center. Her talk, The Impact of Expanding Medicaid: Evidence from the Oregon Health Insurance Experiment, is free and open to the public. The event is Furmans 2014 American Enterprise Lecture sponsored by the Department of Economics, and is part of Furmans Cultural Life Program. Finkelstein is the winner of the 2012 John Bates Clark medal, which is awarded to the American economist under the age of forty who is judged to have made the most significant contribution to economic thought and knowledge. She is one of the worlds For more information about the event, contact
FINKLESTEIN TO SPEAK AT FURMAN
Spartanburg poets from age eight to 108 are invited to participate in the Spartanburg Soaring. Poetry Competition. The theme of this written-poetry contest is What do you think makes Spartanburg soar? Is it a feeling? A place? A person? A group of people? This is an opportunity for individuals to contribute their words to express what they believe is great about Spartanburg. The Poetry Competition is open to all citizens of Spartanburg County in the following age brackets: Grades 2-8, Grades 9-12, college and adults age 22 and older. All entries must reflect the theme of the contest. Poems not related to the theme will be disqualified. Up to three entries are allowed, and each should be typed in 14 point Times Roman or Times New Roman font. The deadline for submission(s) is no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, 2014. Submit poetry through email to aHughes@SpartanArts. org or in-person to Ava Hughes at Chapman Cultural Center, 200 East Saint John Street, Spartanburg, Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. or Sunday, 1-5 p.m. For complete entry information, visit SpartanburgSoaring.com. For more information, please contact Ava Hughes, Arts Education Director, Chapman Cultural Center, at (278-9693 or aHughes@ SpartanArts.org.
SPARTANBURG POETRY CONTEST CLOSES FEB. 28
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Oh yeah? I asked. Yeahhhhhhhhhhh, buddy, he said with a wide grin, dragging off his cigarette then hammering the gas again. We ended up in a narrow cove about 70 feet wide and less than two feet deep in spots. Bud dont even like to come in here cause he cant get his boat through it, Billy said and laughed.
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So why are we here? Phil asked. Cause I thought you boys wanted to catch some fish, he said. We soon realized, however, that he really just wanted to get out of the wind. The boats trolling motor and anchor were woefully inadequate, and he couldnt keep the boat in one place for more than a minute. What that meant was that the fish hanging out under the grass mats didnt have much time to watch or ambush the minnows, meaning far fewer bites than wed had the day before. The boats constant movement also meant that we had to keep recasting the minnows, smacking them constantly into the water and killing them in just a few minutes. By noon, Phil had caught a couple fish but I was still on the snide. I
decided to take a breather and eat my lunch, a cold grilled cheese Id bought at IHOP hours earlier. Billy wouldnt shut up about all the fish hed caught the week prior, but when we quit responding, he tried a different path, rapping about some fishing tournament he entered with some girlfriend 40 years ago. I never will forget it, he said. He laughed but I couldnt even look at him. I gnawed at my grilled cheese and stared at the dead minnows floating beside the boat. It was shaping up to be an awfully long day indeed. wbuchheit@greercitizen.com | 877-2076
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Smelly tonsil stones common in young adults

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: What is the best way to get rid of tonsil stones, besides sticking my finger down my throat as far as I can and trying to dislodge the smelly things? More importantly, what is the way to prevent tonsil stones? I never had them until a year or so ago. -S.M. ANSWER: Tonsil stones, or tonsilloliths, are the not uncommon (one study reported them in 7 percent of young adults) but seldom discussed clusters of calcified material that lodge in the tonsils. Your tonsils, those oval-shaped swellings on the sides of the back of your throat, are important for the cells of the immune system. Tonsilloliths form in the crypts (deep valleys) of the tonsil, and sometimes are visible as white or yellow spots when looking in the mirror. They become bothersome if they are large enough to cause discomfort or difficulty swallowing, but often they are noticed because of their unpleasant odor. Tonsilloliths often spontaneously come out of the tonsils; they usually are described as waxy or hard, with a peculiar odor. I dont recommend sticking your finger in the back of your throat. The gag reflex can be very strong, and the tonsils have a very good blood supply, so damaging them can be very bloody. Some author-
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ities recommend removal using the tongue attachment of a Waterpik (or similar device), but I have had general success with saltwater gargles. Very large or recurrent tonsilloliths are an indication for a visit to the ENT doctor. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My blood count showed that my hemoglobin is too high. Everything else is normal. My doctor says the hemoglobin is high because I smoke. The doctor is on me, every time I see him, to stop smoking. I want to, but I havent been able to. Is he putting me on with another scare tactic? -- S.C. ANSWER: Hemoglobin is the stuff inside red blood cells that grabs onto oxygen as the blood cells pass through the lungs. Determining a persons hemoglobin is a surrogate for determining the number of red blood cells. The carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke prevents the attachment of oxygen to the red blood cell. The body senses an oxygen deficit. It ups the produc-
tion of red blood cells to compensate. The hemoglobin count rises. Your doctor is telling you the truth. Now youve got two doctors harping on you. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am writing to see if the medicine I get in the United States is the same that I get from India. I took Evista by Eli Lilly, who says there is no generic; however, my supplier from India says there is a generic. -- A.O. ANSWER: India has no patent protection of medications, so many Indian companies make versions of U.S. pharmacologic drugs at greatly reduced cost. Some of the companies are exceedingly reputable, and the drugs are identical. However, you dont have the guarantee of purity that comes with government regulation of pharmaceuticals in the United States and Canada. While I understand wanting to save money on an expensive medication, youre taking a risk. Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. (c) 2014 North America Synd., Inc.
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